Superblue 6,372 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Just now, oldportblue said: lemar? ewww even on loan wouldn't want him... for what, so that he can take minutes away from development of CHO, pulisic and mount and then leave in the summer? Is he even better than pedro in any case? I don't think so... would be a horrible signing It completely depends on if Lampard fancies having him. If he does then I'm fine with it because it probably means that Chelsea will allow Pedro to leave and still keep us with 4 wide players. At the moment Lampard clearly doesn't fancy Pedro and it's stretching our options with just 3 wide players. You ideally need 4 to be able to rotate and have attacking options on the bench that the manager trusts to use when the first choice ones aren't working out. The alternative would probably be to drop £80m on Zaha this January and then not be in the race for Sancho in the summer. This way we suddenly open our options up for the summer - we could still buy Zaha, we could make a move for Sancho or we could even look to buy Lemar if he blew up. It makes a lot of sense as a cheap, risk free way to freshen things up a little. January is such a difficult time to make key signings and that's exactly what we need to do to add to the talented group of young talent we have. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: I agree. But still with CHO, Pulisic and Willian here he'll basically be just Pedro's replacement and won't play much. I think Pedro's lack of minutes is down to Lampard's lack of faith in him rather than necessarily being '4th choice' wide man. It's key that Lampard wants this deal or at the very least considers it a compromise for getting his first choice in the summer, whilst still being an improvement on Pedro. If that's not the case, I would agree he won't play much and it would be a bit pointless apart from a way to allow Pedro to leave this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldportblue 547 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said: It completely depends on if Lampard fancies having him. If he does then I'm fine with it because it probably means that Chelsea will allow Pedro to leave and still keep us with 4 wide players. At the moment Lampard clearly doesn't fancy Pedro and it's stretching our options with just 3 wide players. You ideally need 4 to be able to rotate and have attacking options on the bench that the manager trusts to use when the first choice ones aren't working out. The alternative would probably be to drop £80m on Zaha this January and then not be in the race for Sancho in the summer. This way we suddenly open our options up for the summer - we could still buy Zaha, we could make a move for Sancho or we could even look to buy Lemar if he blew up. It makes a lot of sense as a cheap, risk free way to freshen things up a little. January is such a difficult time to make key signings and that's exactly what we need to do to add to the talented group of young talent we have. hey if Lmaps wants him, that's good enough for me (even if I don't think he will help us in any substantial way, I obviously trust Lamps' judgement more than mine when it comes to players) but if it's a club signing that lamps has no particular interest in, then it's ridiculous as this guy has been a total dud... Freshen up the squad, fine, but don't try freshening it up with a players who has looked horrible for months and months, that doesn't make sense to me... Whatever happens, I hope Lamps is calling the shots and if that's the case, we'll live with wtvr he decides and hope it works out for the best Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 The deal is not gonna happen... Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,319 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said: or at the very least considers it a compromise for getting his first choice in the summer, whilst still being an improvement on Pedro. I'm sure this is the case. And I'm pretty sure what will happen. Lemar will play a little and won't show anything. Nobody will remember he ever played for Chelsea and will be sent back to Atletico. In the summer we'll get our boy Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, oldportblue said: hey if Lmaps wants him, that's good enough for me (even if I don't think he will help us in any substantial way, I obviously trust Lamps' judgement more than mine when it comes to players) but if it's a club signing that lamps has no particular interest in, then it's ridiculous as this guy has been a total dud... Freshen up the squad, fine, but don't try freshening it up with a players who has looked horrible for months and months, that doesn't make sense to me... Whatever happens, I hope Lamps is calling the shots and if that's the case, we'll live with wtvr he decides and hope it works out for the best If this is true, then realistically I think he has a main target in mind (Sancho perhaps) that is simply not available this window but he wants to freshen things up and add a new face to the group. This seems to be the compromise option to that. Do a temporary stop gap now and get who we really want in the summer rather than settling on a permanent signing which is lower down our wanted list. I think unlike the Conte's and Mourinho's, Lampard would be willing to compromise in certain areas to get the right players in. If it was Conte he'd be pushing us to spend £60-70m on option 2 or 3 right now. Strike, Tomo and oldportblue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldportblue 547 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said: If this is true, then realistically I think he has a main target in mind (Sancho perhaps) that is simply not available this window but he wants to freshen things up and add a new face to the group. This seems to be the compromise option to that. Do a temporary stop gap now and get who we really want in the summer rather than settling on a permanent signing which is lower down our wanted list. I think unlike the Conte's and Mourinho's, Lampard would be willing to compromise in certain areas to get the right players in. If it was Conte he'd be pushing us to spend £60-70m on option 2 or 3 right now. I hope you're right and that all these decisions that seem bizarre (if they even do happen, might all be fake paper talk for all we know) are setting the ground for sancho signing in summer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styl1994 188 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Player 800 to be linked with Chelsea in this window. Muzchap and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,175 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Styl1994 said: Player 800 to be linked with Chelsea in this window. it gets worse each window almost makes me wish the ban appeal had lost, lololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,394 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jason said: No Chance , another bullshit 6 May This year - 33 Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, Vesper said: it gets worse each window almost makes me wish the ban appeal had lost, lololol As long as it's all taken with a pinch of salt I actually quite enjoy it. Sometimes I seriously wonder if some journalists are on the big club's forums such as this one, see some of the players the fans want and the next day we're linked with them. Vesper, Muzchap and Johnnyeye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,906 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 With Cavani on his way to Atleti, I'm actually shocked we haven't been linked with bringing Diego back! Whats going on there, btw? Why are they after Cavani when they've got Diego, Morata, and that Portuguese kid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Pizy said: With Cavani on his way to Atleti, I'm actually shocked we haven't been linked with bringing Diego back! Whats going on there, btw? Why are they after Cavani when they've got Diego, Morata, and that Portuguese kid? Probably because Costa is on a steep decline, Felix is still adjusting and needs time and Morata, well, is Morata I guess. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,319 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Pizy said: With Cavani on his way to Atleti, I'm actually shocked we haven't been linked with bringing Diego back! Whats going on there, btw? Why are they after Cavani when they've got Diego, Morata, and that Portuguese kid? Diego is injured all the time and by reports he's going back to Brazil. Also they play with 2 strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Giroud is off to Inter, agreement close. 8-10ME apparently. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 533 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Exclusive: Olivier Giroud agent met Inter directors today in Milano. The French striker would be ready to join and agreed personal terms (contract until 2022) - but talks are still on between Inter and Chelsea, no agreement yet btw the two clubs. 🔵 @SkySport #Inter #Chelsea #CFC https://t.co/zcumNneQjU Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Won’t be the least bit surprise if Inter win the league then stall for a few seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,319 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Great deal for Olie. 2 and a half years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 From our bench to their bench. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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