Jase 43,479 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, LAM09 said: Take that as a no Everything at Man City is pretty much geared towards what Guardiola wants, unless of course their board deem the signing is too expensive. Even then, I'm sure Guardiola has his shortlist of wanted players but so far, his only competent defenders in the side are Walker and Laporte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,052 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Everything at Man City is pretty much geared towards what Guardiola wants, unless of course their board deem the signing is too expensive. Even then, I'm sure Guardiola has his shortlist of wanted players but so far, his only competent defenders in the side are Walker and Laporte. I very much doubt every defender he's signed has been first choice or solely his doing. Laporte & Mendy are the only two that I deem otherwise. Weren't City in for Maguire & van Dijk as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 minute ago, LAM09 said: I very much doubt every defender he's signed has been first choice or solely his doing. Laporte & Mendy are the only two that I deem otherwise. Weren't City in for Maguire & van Dijk? Pretty sure Stones was Guardiola's doing. Maguire and Van Dijk were targeted but were put off by their price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,908 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Speaking of John Stones, wtf happened to him!? He was talked up as the next big thing and I know he's been injured, but I feel like I haven't heard his name mentioned in like a year. Anyways, it's kind of weird that there aren't strong transfer links for any of the top clubs in the PL. I don't see all the outlets and journalists buzzing with much speculation at all. Just the odd loose link. All of City, Arse, United, Spuds, and ourselves have some glaring holes that need addressed. Usually this is silly season but it feels like nothing is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pizy said: Speaking of John Stones, wtf happened to him!? He was talked up as the next big thing and I know he's been injured, but I feel like I haven't heard his name mentioned in like a year. Anyways, it's kind of weird that there aren't strong transfer links for any of the top clubs in the PL. I don't see all the outlets and journalists buzzing with much speculation at all. Just the odd loose link. All of City, Arse, United, Spuds, and ourselves have some glaring holes that need addressed. Usually this is silly season but it feels like nothing is happening. Because buying top quality players in January isn't easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,175 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, LAM09 said: I very much doubt every defender he's signed has been first choice or solely his doing. Laporte & Mendy are the only two that I deem otherwise. Weren't City in for Maguire & van Dijk as well? If Pep was in for Maguire he truly is a shit transfer evaluator VVD was only going to go to Victimpool from the beginning same as Alisson THE YEAR HE CAME if we had had an ounce of sense, we would have sold Cuntois to RM in 2017 (we would have gotten 70-80m or so) and bought Alisson from Roma (he was Wojciech Szczęsny's deputy the year before, after he came from Internacional in Brasil) then, NOT the next year we could have had him for only 20 to 30m then he was not yet that well known my Porto Allegre mates and some of my mum's Bajan relatives who live in Florianópolis now (they are Grêmio fans, so know Inter like the back of their hands) said he was the real deal Atomiswave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,175 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Could Chelsea use Michy Batshuayi as makeweight in Zaha deal? https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/club-news/could-chelsea-use-michy-batshuayi-as-makeweight-in-zaha-deal/ Chelsea have been linked with Wilfried Zaha for what seems like months now and it now seems there is a new way the Blues could get the deal done. Michy Batshuayi spent the second half of last season on loan with the Eagles and does not appear to be in Frank Lampard’s plans at Chelsea. The Belgian has only appeared off the bench for the Blues in the league this season and is not trusted to lead the line when Tammy Abraham is unavailable. He is just 26-years-old and may look for a move to a club that can revitalize his career. According to The Daily Express, Crystal Palace would be interested in taking Batshuayi back to Selhurst Park, which opens the door for some sort of swap deal. Chelsea would likely still have to pay a fee to secure the Ivorian’s services, but by giving them the Belgian, they may take a chunk off the astonishing £80 million price tag set by those at Crystal Palace. snip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,908 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, Jason said: Because buying top quality players in January isn't easy? Obviously, but that doesn't usually stop the English journalists from linking the big clubs with everyone under the sun. For instance, I haven't seen José's Spuds or the injury ravaged Arsenal linked with anyone and we know for a fact they need players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,175 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is not ready to activate Nathan Ake’s buy-back clause. https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1222720/Chelsea-transfer-news-Frank-Lampard-Nathan-Ake-Bournemouth-Tomori-Rudiger-Christensen Chelsea boss Frank Lampard not keen to commit to activating their £40 million buy-back option for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake in January. The Blues sold the 24-year-old to the Cherries back in 2017 for around half that fee, and have the chance to bring him back to Stamford Bridge next month. However, Lampard remains confident in his current defensive cohort after a mixed start to his first season as a Premier League boss, in particular Fikayo Tomori. Despite that, there are two things that are directly influencing the ex-England midfielder’s plans, which are the fitness of Antonio Rudiger and the desire of Andreas Christensen to fight for his spot. The Athletic report that Lampard is happy with his options should they all remain fit and happy, but the fitness of the German defender remains a worry. Christensen has struggled to force his way into first-team plans so far this season, but Lampard is hoping that he doesn’t lose faith and fights for his place. snip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,175 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 23 minutes ago, Pizy said: Obviously, but that doesn't usually stop the English journalists from linking the big clubs with everyone under the sun. For instance, I haven't seen José's Spuds or the injury ravaged Arsenal linked with anyone and we know for a fact they need players. Dayot Upamecano to Arsenal: Raul Sanllehi ready to agree bid, fans excited, Chelsea interest All the latest Arsenal transfer news surrounding the future of Red Bull Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as the race for the French defender's signature hots up https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/boateng-upamecano-transfer-news-arsenal-17495757 he is crazy to leave now from Leipzig to go to that hot mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Nooooooo Lampard remains confident in his current defensive cohort after a mixed start to his first season as a Premier League boss, in particular Fikayo Tomori. Despite that, there are two things that are directly influencing the ex-England midfielder’s plans, which are the fitness of Antonio Rudiger and the desire of Andreas Christensen to fight for his spot. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1222720/Chelsea-transfer-news-Frank-Lampard-Nathan-Ake-Bournemouth-Tomori-Rudiger-Christensen/amp Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Vesper beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Pizy said: Obviously, but that doesn't usually stop the English journalists from linking the big clubs with everyone under the sun. For instance, I haven't seen José's Spuds or the injury ravaged Arsenal linked with anyone and we know for a fact they need players. Spurs don't have any money to spend in January - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/20/jose-mourinho-tottenham-told-no-money-transfers-january - or even if they do, they don't have a lot. Arsenal have been linked with some players but nothing major. They're gonna find it hard to attract top players anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 It is difficult to tell if The Sun is speculating the contract in January for Sancho with a loan back like the Pulisic deal, or if they are saying that scenario is being discussed by both teams? https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10602563/jadon-sancho-chelsea-man-utd-liverpool-120m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Styl1994 188 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Wishes over next two windows In Heaton/Foster Ake Chilwell Gallagher (Back from loan) Sancho Dembele Out Caballero Christensen Alonso Emerson Barkley Pedro Giroud Batshuayi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicco 927 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Jason said: Sounds like he has the final say so if he fucks up at least we will know it's entirely his fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicco 927 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: It is difficult to tell if The Sun is speculating the contract in January for Sancho with a loan back like the Pulisic deal, or if they are saying that scenario is being discussed by both teams? https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10602563/jadon-sancho-chelsea-man-utd-liverpool-120m/ Speculating I guess but at the same time I see no reason why they wouldn't accept, he can get injured or drop in form and they might not get this money again. I don't mind if hes loaned back. Mount can cover the wings for all I care, just hold tight until the summer if it brings him home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Hazard! 3,394 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 9:57 PM, Nicco said: Same person reporting about Aubameyang wanting to leave For £120m I want a player that has Cristiano Ronaldo level dedication and professionalism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I feel this club has been doing great as regards to players wanting to stay here , look at the willian case he himself doesn’t want to leave and so many who have come here I believe it can be the same for Jadon Sancho he might love it here fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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