Chelsea Transfers

[chelsea_4_eva 1,182]

2 hours ago, Superblue_1986 said:

Definitely a topic worth a debate, but I'd be inclined to consider Kante more disposable than Jorginho this summer.

We are in a bit of a difficult spot because besides Thiago Silva and Kovacic, most of the other players either leaving, being linked with a move away and/or potentially dispensable are all experienced players. The club would be gambling that the likes of Mount, James, Havertz, etc are in a position to take up that mantle or a couple of the players we look to buy can replace that experience going out of the door.

Whatever people say or think about Jorginho he is a leader. He's both vocal and leads by example on the field, not hesitant to accept and assume responsibility on the ball. Ironically his biggest weakness (his athleticism) is also probably the reason why he's less likely to show a quick decline. I worry much more about Kante declining because he's not as good technically.

Preferably I would like to keep all 3 this summer as we have so many positions to cover. But I wouldnt mind losing Jorgi if and only if we get De Ligt in return, a player for a player swap deal. To out-and-out sell one of the trio, not this summer for me. Like you said the experience of these players is important for our young team.

 

 

Edited May 16, 2022 by chelsea_4_eva

[Vesper 30,119]

9 hours ago, Vesper said:

and people wonder why I have wanted Theo for years now

this is one of the greatest fullback goals of the last 25 years, top 5 for sure

 Maradonaesque

and in a huge pressure game

 

 

ghost of this goal

 

[Superblue 6,372]

8 minutes ago, chelsea_4_eva said:

Preferably I would like to keep all 3 this summer as we have so many positions to cover. But I wouldnt mind losing Jorgi if and only if we get De Ligt in return, a player for a player swap deal. To out-and-out sell one of the trio, not this summer for me. Like you said the experience of these players is important for our young team.

But then we're also in the position potentially next summer where Jorginho and Kante both leave at the end of their contracts and we have to replace both at the same time, similar to the issue we have now of rebuilding the defence due to multiple departures.

I personally think a holding midfielder is an important addition this summer. It opens up more options and potential with regards to Tuchel being able to use a back 4 formation if he chooses to.

[Fernando 6,585]

Something I don't understand is why PSG not sell Mbappe in the summer?

Now they are going to lose him for free. That is not good business to me. 

[Vesper 30,119]

Just now, Fernando said:

Something I don't understand is why PSG not sell Mbappe in the summer?

Now they are going to lose him for free. That is not good business to me. 

they still think they can resign him

[chelsea_4_eva 1,182]

18 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said:

But then we're also in the position potentially next summer where Jorginho and Kante both leave at the end of their contracts and we have to replace both at the same time, similar to the issue we have now of rebuilding the defence due to multiple departures.

I personally think a holding midfielder is an important addition this summer. It opens up more options and potential with regards to Tuchel being able to use a back 4 formation if he chooses to.

Oh yeah they have 1 year left on their contracts, dont know why i thought they had 2 (1+1) yup, the contract situations are a headache for sure, being sanctioned definitely didnt help matters. Ideally i would not sell both but what I think the club will do is see how the contract talks go with them and go from there.. If the numbers/terms are far off, we might just have to sell both. Not ideal at all but better than losing both on free.

[Pizy 18,877]

31 minutes ago, Vesper said:

they still think they can resign him

Their ownership group is probably offering him hundreds of millions under the table in addition to his mega salary so I wouldn’t be shocked if he stayed.

He’d be an idiot to waste his prime years in a league nobody cares about and continue to choke in the CL. 

[Mário César 1,249]

they don't care about receive money

they care about secure their top players, nothing more

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Tomo 21,751]

If only Joelinton being a world class CM was spotted before their takeover.

He would have been perfect for us in that area.

Edited May 17, 2022 by Tomo

[Clockwork 1,794]

On 14/05/2022 at 16:53, Pizy said:

An older striker like Lewa who has accomplished everything choosing to come to the most difficult league? Can’t imagine him wanting that.

Can go chill in Barcelona and score a bucket load against more farmers like he has in Germany for another couple of seasons. Look at what Auba has done there compared to how horrendous he was at Arse.

Vardy is 35 is one of the top scorer in the league despite only starting 18 games due to injuries. Lewa would score for fun in the league.

[Pizy 18,877]

42 minutes ago, Clockwork said:

Vardy is 35 is one of the top scorer in the league despite only starting 18 games due to injuries. Lewa would score for fun in the league.

Oh, don’t get me wrong, he’d score plenty. But the grind and slog of a 60 game season in England at this stage of his career seems silly. He has already done it all. If I were him I’d have a nice couple of years in sunny Spain.

[Vesper 30,119]

1 hour ago, Tomo said:

If only Joelinton being a world class CM was spotted before their takeover.

He would have been perfect for us in thay area.

he was an absolute beast tonight, set up the game winning goal

[LAM09 7,043]

On 14/05/2022 at 21:53, Pizy said:

An older striker like Lewa who has accomplished everything choosing to come to the most difficult league? Can’t imagine him wanting that.

Can go chill in Barcelona and score a bucket load against more farmers like he has in Germany for another couple of seasons. Look at what Auba has done there compared to how horrendous he was at Arse.

Ibra did it & didn't fare too badly.

[Pizy 18,877]

1 hour ago, LAM09 said:

Ibra did it & didn't fare too badly.

Again, I’m not saying Lewa is finished. I’m just saying that older players tend to want to take it a bit easier late in their careers.

He could absolutely still play at the very highest level for another couple of seasons.