Chelsea Transfers

[Alabama 1,992]

Just now, ulsterchelsea said:

Not sure why anyone concerns themselves with price? The club can afford it. As for how good he is, Frank seems to want him, Ash wants him to join and he knows a thing or two about playing decent at left back. 

I cant fully trust Ashley and Frank perspective when it comes to Ben...other targets are million miles ahead and far better than him but if that's what Frank wants no problem...just hoping it's a reasonable fair price...

[Pulisicismydaddy 91]

If Havertz doesn't end up coming while this guy comes for anything above 40 millions, he will easily become the most hated player in our club, I don't even want to think about it.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

6 minutes ago, Iggy Doonican said:

I never mentioned Rudd as I wanted the post just to be about British well English players really Chris Hughton has the same background as me Londoner with Irish roots. Chelsea get a lot of stick about racism but we had the first black manager, Ade Mafe was our fitness coach and Eddie Newton was someone can check this the first black assistant manager to win the champions league.

Paul Canoville too. 

[Vesper 30,219]

3 minutes ago, ulsterchelsea said:

Not sure why anyone concerns themselves with price? The club can afford it. As for how good he is, Frank seems to want him, Ash wants him to join and he knows a thing or two about playing decent at left back. 

because IF it is around £80m that is around £55m or so (Reguilon, Tags, Telles all in the £20m to £30m max range) that could go towards buying a damn good CB or towards Rice

FFP kneecaps us

so does the lack of timely sales on all the dregs

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

Not buying that Chilwell rumour at all.  Not because i dont want hm.  But because it'd have better and more reputable sources confirming it, if true

[Special Juan 28,139]

He's packing his bags because he is on holiday and coming home.

[Superblue 6,372]

1 minute ago, ulsterchelsea said:

Not sure why anyone concerns themselves with price? The club can afford it. As for how good he is, Frank seems to want him, Ash wants him to join and he knows a thing or two about playing decent at left back. 

The price becomes a big factor if the player flops. We've had plenty of big money transfers in recent years that have done so, and it's left us with a noose around our neck for years to follow and the best example right now in the current squad would be Kepa.

Although I don't envisage Chilwell being that poor that he would fall into that bracket. I think he would if anything fall into the bracket of someone like Maguire who isn't worth the money but has still improved what United had which is why I'm not completely against him. I think he is a significant upgrade on what we have if we want someone who can get up and down the flank and provide genuine width for the team (and particularly if the likes of Pulisic or CHO play left wing they will be looking to cut inside on their right foots so it's even more important to have a threatening full back). Defensively I don't think he's the best which is a worry for the price being touted but he's young enough to improve that part of his game and he's at least much quicker than Alonso to not get caught out consistently simply by pace.

Having said that, if the plan is to get our first choice targets even if that takes a couple of summers instead of one, and Chilwell is more attainable than Rice at this point in time, then so be it.

[Dimitr 488]

I’m afraid that are all true..

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

11 minutes ago, ulsterchelsea said:

Not sure why anyone concerns themselves with price? The club can afford it. As for how good he is, Frank seems to want him, Ash wants him to join and he knows a thing or two about playing decent at left back. 

A financial outlay this big can cripple the clubs long term plans for ages like the Torres deal or the new Alonso contract or the Kepa situation. Big fee+big wages for an average player and we are stuck with him forever.

[Superblue 6,372]

5 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

A financial outlay this big can cripple the clubs long term plans for ages like the Torres deal or the new Alonso contract or the Kepa situation. Big fee+big wages for an average player and we are stuck with him forever.

I don't think that Chilwell is average. In terms of realistic signings within the Premier League, for me he's the best left back option and I think if the price wasn't an issue I would choose him over the likes of Reguillon and Tagliafico.

I think people are blowing their stack because of the price, but realistically if we got 6 to 7 years out of him at his peak it wouldn't end up an issue. 

I do not believe if he was brought, we'll be in a position in a couple of years time where he is a huge weak link in our side and it's a necessity to try to replace him like the likes of Torres, Morata and Kepa have been.

[NikkiCFC 8,334]

23 minutes ago, Pulisicismydaddy said:

If Havertz doesn't end up coming while this guy comes for anything above 40 millions, he will easily become the most hated player in our club, I don't even want to think about it.

I would not hate him it is not his fault but the guy who wants him.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,819]

I am so damn hungry for transfer news, even though I like other LB options, this is at least scratching an itch.

[Vesper 30,219]

29 minutes ago, Pizy said:

If a Chilwell deal fucks with the Havertz deal I'm finding the nearest sturdy doorway arch and getting the noose ready. 😅

[killer1257 3,282]

I would even prefer not singning any LB than getting Chiwell for 70 million Euros or more.

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[Supermonkey92 1,428]

Colossal waste of money, paying 3x more for an inferior player 

Fucking hell what a waste of money

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[Supermonkey92 1,428]

We're gonna be attacking with 7 players ext year.

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[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

2 hours ago, Vesper said:

because IF it is around £80m that is around £55m or so (Reguilon, Tags, Telles all in the £20m to £30m max range) that could go towards buying a damn good CB or towards Rice

FFP kneecaps us

so does the lack of timely sales on all the dregs

Yes but again that's what the people in charge are trusted with sorting. Frank, Pete, marina etc all talk, take into account available monies and make a decision. They know better than us what's happening

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

2 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

A financial outlay this big can cripple the clubs long term plans for ages like the Torres deal or the new Alonso contract or the Kepa situation. Big fee+big wages for an average player and we are stuck with him forever.

Mate I'm not being funny but your all speculating on what can/can't be afforded. Do you think that Frank hasn't sat down with the hierarchy and worked out what can be afforded? Plus if the manager wants this player (I assume) then isn't that exactly what we want the club to do? Back the manager!

[King Kante 1,643]

With our AM's being - CHO, Puli and Ziyech next year, with Werner and Mount able to moonlight there, what would peoples opinions be of taking a Bale or Coutinho on loan if they could be had with no loan fee and on under 70% of their current wages? 

[Fernando 6,585]

I think Barcelona are going to be spending some big bucks. 

Maybe we can sell them some of our unwanted players? 

Jorgi? Alonso? Kepa? Andreas? 

Let's use their misery to take advantage.