Chelsea Transfers

[Atomiswave 6,072]

We are building a monster of a team here, and under TT it will do damage

[Pizy 18,538]

Koundé would be Azpi’s long term replacement. He is still great to have in the squad but his pace and athleticism has been waning in recent years. Koundé is picture perfect for that RCB spot.

Pretty clear that TT very much rates AC and he will likely be the long term CB who plays in the middle once Thiago Silva moves on.

So a back 3 for the next few years of Koundé, AC, and Rüdiger. Has everything you’d want.

[Superblue 6,372]

It's a big 'if' for now, but if we were to swap Zouma for Kounde within our squad and add a midfielder like Saul I would argue we'd have a very legitimate case for the strongest, deepest and most well balanced squad in world football with an excellent blend of youth and experience, and no glaring weaknesses.

It's a far cry to how we were shaping up just over 2 years ago with Hazard leaving and a transfer ban in place.

[MoroccanBlue 5,322]

Yesterday showed yet again why relying solely on Jorginho as the holder would be a mistake. He was very leggy and defensively just poor. Giving him unlimited minutes with no real competition for him will have us see more of last season's West Brom and Arsenal performances where he literally gifts goals. 

[YorkshireBlue 3,166]

6 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Yesterday showed yet again why relying solely on Jorginho as the holder would be a mistake. He was very leggy and defensively just poor. Giving him unlimited minutes with no real competition for him will have us see more of last season's West Brom and Arsenal performances where he literally gifts goals. 

Hes only effective in that area when kante is next to him imo.

[MoroccanBlue 5,322]

1 minute ago, BluesMadLad said:

Hes only effective in that area when kante is next to him imo.

You can see the complacency in his game at times. Be it being overplayed or lack of urgency given he knows he will always start. 

 

[whats happening 1,556]

i want a midfielder please

[Atomiswave 6,072]

12 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

You can see the complacency in his game at times. Be it being overplayed or lack of urgency given he knows he will always start. 

 

Do you really believe he will grow complacent? I dont.....and TT would hand him his ass as soon as he sees it. No worries at all for me there.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,566]

Matt says Saul is dependent on moving Barkley and Drinkwater out on loan.

 

 

 

[Superblue 6,372]

Just now, ZAPHOD2319 said:

Matt says Saul is dependent on moving Barkley and Drinkwater out on loan.

I think someone will be prepared to take a punt on Barkley on loan. I think we'll struggle to move Drinkwater unless we heavily subsidise his wage.

[Artandur 939]

If we are really considering a loan it confirms to me, that we are simply holding out for Rice. 

[DDA 9,757]

28 minutes ago, whats happening said:

i want a midfielder please

Both Kounde and Chalobah can play there along with RLC being amongst the ranks. I really would worry as much as others have been.

[Pizy 18,538]

My only real views on Saul Niguez come from a couple of years ago when he was awesome. I remember people talking about him as an £80m+ player when he was linked with United a while ago. But reading around a few places and it seems he’s been really far away from that player he was for a bit?

As long as he’s someone that Tuchel himself has specifically asked for that’s great. He’s clearly highly talented.

[Atomiswave 6,072]

14 minutes ago, Hermione said:

Saul on loan with option to buy would be amazing though.

yeah I dig it too......TT and Chels would suit him well

[Jype 6,398]

12 minutes ago, Artandur said:

If we are really considering a loan it confirms to me, that we are simply holding out for Rice. 

I think with Saul it's way more likely the club are simply reluctant to pay +40M and hand a 5 year contract with wages of more than 200K/wk to a player who has not been at his best level lately so a loan with an option to buy makes a lot more sense. If he can get back to his best in a new environment then activating the buy option next year is a no-brainer but if he's not a huge success he can just be shipped back to Atletico next year.

Even with a loan I'd think it's going to be an expensive deal, would assume roughly a £10M loan fee and paying his full wages so around £20M for the season. But the potential upside is huge if we get the prime-Saul so I'd definitely be willing to try.

Edited August 23, 2021 by Jype

[Mário César 1,054]

24 minutes ago, whats happening said:

i want a midfielder please

Saul?

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,322]

1 hour ago, Atomiswave said:

Do you really believe he will grow complacent? I dont.....and TT would hand him his ass as soon as he sees it. No worries at all for me there.

We've already seen signs with some of his performances and diabolical passing. Jorginho also continued to start after those performances such as West Brom and Arsenal because he is the only holder we have that creates a balanced midfield. Tuchel doesn't have much of a choice. 

I love what Jorginho offers but I would be god damned if we go into the season knowing he is our only holding midfielder. 

[Warning_Hazard 156]

Def have to move on a couple if we bring saul and the defender in

Rice would be an epic signing, one for next summer possibly