Hamilton 2,120 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Do we have a plan B? Or is it only Kounde now and business done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vesper said: Saul Niguez's move to Chelsea breaks down over playing time concerns https://www.90min.com/posts/Chelsea-transfer-news-saul-niguez-move-breaks-down-atletico-madrid Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has decided against a move to Chelsea this transfer window after he was not given assurances of regular playing time by Thomas Tuchel. The 26-year-old has been given permission by Atletico to find another club this summer, and were willing to send him to the club of his choosing should they have agreed terms with them. 90min revealed on Thursday that Chelsea had reached an agreement with La Liga's champions, and that only a clause regarding a potential future transfer was all that was left to be ironed out. However, the move has hit the rocks after Saul was not given assurances that he would consistently feature at Stamford Bridge. He had also been attracting interest from Man Utd, but a move there now also looks unlikely after they reached a deal with Juventus to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo. Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez decides against Chelsea move https://sportslens.com/atletico-madrid-midfielder-saul-niguez-decides-against-Chelsea-move/383344/ Unfortunately this is the one negative of having such established players there already. If we want a know your place 4th choice option the choices are look down the league in a way we would look for a second choice keeper or use one of our players in the other positions as the emergency option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 And yes Diario AS reckon its still on and talks continue just to sort out loan with option or obligation. Mundo Deportivo are a bit "meh" in terms of reliability i think anyway, id have thought Marca would be the ones for Madrid clubs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 21 minutes ago, Tomo said: Unfortunately this is the one negative of having such established players there already. If we want a know your place 4th choice option the choices are look down the league in a way we would look for a second choice keeper or use one of our players in the other positions as the emergency option. That's no good. Looking for mediocre players as squad option we can just as well use academy players or our remaining inventory like RLC 10 minutes ago, ChelseaFanUK said: And yes Diario AS reckon its still on and talks continue just to sort out loan with option or obligation. Mundo Deportivo are a bit "meh" in terms of reliability i think anyway, id have thought Marca would be the ones for Madrid clubs... So you reckon there is still a chance? I thought most outlets were pretty unanimous in terms of Saul being spooked by lakc of playing time. Probably just an excuse anyway.... a proper player at the peak of his powers would not dare to demand playing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said: That's no good. Looking for mediocre players as squad option we can just as well use academy players or our remaining inventory like RLC So you reckon there is still a chance? I thought most outlets were pretty unanimous in terms of Saul being spooked by lakc of playing time. Probably just an excuse anyway.... a proper player at the peak of his powers would not dare to demand playing time. Well either way the point remains the same that no player of any real note will come here as a just incase player as Saul has proven. Ironically Leicester's version of Drinkwater would suit that 4th role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tomo said: Well either way the point remains the same that no player of any real note will come here as a just incase player as Saul has proven. Ironically Leicester's version of Drinkwater would suit that 4th role. There is a difference between being a just incase player or competing with 3 others in a 60game season. Saul chose not to compete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Forever 1,232 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Saul is staying at Atletico as of now. Chelsea couldn't meet their demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 WE NEED a midfielder we have just proven our defence is brilliant, we need kante cover OhForAGreavsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero 1,874 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 So Zouma to West Ham is done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero 1,874 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) +++ BREAKING NEWS +++ BREAKING NEWS +++ BREAKING NEWS Edited August 28, 2021 by Patrick Bamford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 We need Saul look at that Kante injury, we need quality cover. In my opinion they all will have a fair share of games. OhForAGreavsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,621 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Patrick Bamford said: +++ BREAKING NEWS +++ BREAKING NEWS +++ BREAKING NEWS not happy about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol123 175 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) BBC - Kurt Zouma: West Ham sign France defender from Chelsea for £29.8m Edited August 28, 2021 by Symbol123 Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,937 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Kante repeatedly getting unfortunate injuries is why a midfield signing is paramount. Even more so than Koundé coming in. ‘We can make do against small teams with Kova and Jorginho but we will get run through against elite midfields. Fernando and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Things should heat up now.. so close to deadline day too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Magic Lamps said: That's no good. Looking for mediocre players as squad option we can just as well use academy players or our remaining inventory like RLC So you reckon there is still a chance? I thought most outlets were pretty unanimous in terms of Saul being spooked by lakc of playing time. Probably just an excuse anyway.... a proper player at the peak of his powers would not dare to demand playing time. I reckon that there is obviously a chance up until 11pm Monday. If im being really honest, i think Kounde will be the final signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, chelsea_4_eva said: Things should heat up now.. so close to deadline day too Monday will be mad. Day before deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, chelsea_4_eva said: We need Saul look at that Kante injury, we need quality cover. In my opinion they all will have a fair share of games. Not just the injury. Yes, the workload across the season is too big for just three players to handle but we need form options too. NG & Jorgi were awful in possession today. Kova improved it a bit when he entered the game but we need more in that area. Edited August 28, 2021 by OhForAGreavsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said: Not just the injury. Yes, the workload across the season is too big for just three players to handle but we need form options too. NG & Jorgi were awful in possession today. Kova improved it a bit when he entered the game but we need more in that area. We need a good forward passer of the ball in MF. NG is amazing hes a beast but and its a small but, sometimes after he gets the ball back his pass is just awful. Jorgi is a great ticky tak passer. Edited August 28, 2021 by BluesMadLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,207 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, Symbol123 said: BBC - Kurt Zouma: West Ham sign France defender from Chelsea for £29.8m bring on the dwarf! lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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