Chelsea Transfers

[Jype 6,398]

2 minutes ago, Pizy said:

It’s more than decent, it’s exceptional. Signed on a free, was utterly atrocious as a footballer, could sell for €15m profit.

That deserves a round of applause.

Let's not applaud yet.

Could still easily end up going the 'Bakayoko' route that Monaco just chooses not to play him in order to avoid the purchase obligation.

But at least that's one less deadwood to clear out for now. 

Edited August 8, 2022 by Jype

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

1 hour ago, Blues Forever said:

 

Interesting, Sky Germany report such a low figure.

The original sky sport are quoting 25.3m pounds (30m euros) + add ons. Sounds more authentic.

https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12667973/timo-werner-rb-leipzig-agree-deal-to-re-sign-forward-from-Chelsea-reports-sky-in-germany

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[ulvhedin 507]

Current Chelsea squad, all players apart from Chukwuemeka, Colwill, Lawrence and loaned GKs have at least one senior team appearance. 

Positions are fluid, let me know if i missed someone.

GK:	Eduard Mendy	Kepa	Bettinelli
LWB:	Chilwell	Cucurella	Alonso	Emerson	Kennedy	Baba Rahman	Lewis Hall
CB:	Silva	Koulibaly	Chalobah	Azpilicueta	Malang Sarr	Ampadu	Miazga	Xavier Simons
RWB:	James	RLC	Dujon Sterling
MF:	Jorginho	Kante	Kovacic	Gallagher	Gilmour	Barkley	Chukwuemeka
Att:	Havertz	Mount	Raheem Sterling	Ziyech	Pulisic	CHO	Broja	Werner	Batschuayi	Vale	Sonsup Bell
On loan (most notable):	Lukaku	Bakayoko	Anjorin	Maatsen	Colwill	Henry Lawrence
	Slonina	Bergstrom	Cummings

[Jype 6,398]

"New Chelsea owner Tod Boehly personally called Frenkie de Jong several days ago. The Dutchman listened and reiterated his desire to fulfill his contract with Barça. Despite the no, Chelsea keep trying."

I don't get why both United and Chelsea seem so insistent on going after this guy when it's always been clear his heart is in Barcelona and he's desperate to stay there even though they continue to treat him like shit.

We saw first hand how quickly it turned sour with Lukaku who hadn't wanted to leave Inter in the first place so do we really want to see if we can make it happen again with another player who's reluctant to sign? Frenkie might be a lot more talented as a footballer than Lukaku but if the attitude is not right to begin with he will never reach his best level and even some minor setbacks can quickly snowball into a big problem.

[YorkshireBlue 3,122]

15 minutes ago, Jype said:

"New Chelsea owner Tod Boehly personally called Frenkie de Jong several days ago. The Dutchman listened and reiterated his desire to fulfill his contract with Barça. Despite the no, Chelsea keep trying."

I don't get why both United and Chelsea seem so insistent on going after this guy when it's always been clear his heart is in Barcelona and he's desperate to stay there even though they continue to treat him like shit.

We saw first hand how quickly it turned sour with Lukaku who hadn't wanted to leave Inter in the first place so do we really want to see if we can make it happen again with another player who's reluctant to sign? Frenkie might be a lot more talented as a footballer than Lukaku but if the attitude is not right to begin with he will never reach his best level and even some minor setbacks can quickly snowball into a big problem.

That entire tweet sounds like BS

[Last Sicarius 610]

If Frenkie wants stay we should leave it. 80mln for player who dont want to leave is to high. We seen how it ended with similar case like Lukaku.

[Tomo 21,733]

4 minutes ago, Jype said:

"New Chelsea owner Tod Boehly personally called Frenkie de Jong several days ago. The Dutchman listened and reiterated his desire to fulfill his contract with Barça. Despite the no, Chelsea keep trying."

I don't get why both United and Chelsea seem so insistent on going after this guy when it's always been clear his heart is in Barcelona and he's desperate to stay there even though they continue to treat him like shit.

We saw first hand how quickly it turned sour with Lukaku who hadn't wanted to leave Inter in the first place so do we really want to see if we can make it happen again with another player who's reluctant to sign? Frenkie might be a lot more talented as a footballer than Lukaku but if the attitude is not right to begin with he will never reach his best level and even some minor setbacks can quickly snowball into a big problem.

I don't buy for one second that Lukaku didn't want to leave Inter, he was happy as larry in his early games and interviews. This shit with him started when he realized he had a fight on for his place instead of having it handed to him.

As soon as he's dropped for Dzeko (Inzaghi's style is possession based so he won't last the season as a starter) his "love" for Inter will disappear into the night aswell. 

[Jype 6,398]

2 minutes ago, Kong said:

That entire tweet sounds like BS

Well I don't know if Boehly has called him or not but it's a 100% confirmed fact that he desperately wants to stay at Barca.

[chelsea_4_eva 1,157]

I cant believe he wants to stay with the club that is trying everything to shift him, including suing him.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,477]

The only thing that remotely makes sense is his girlfriend completely owns him. He wouldn't be the first footballer.

[Jype 6,398]

4 minutes ago, Hermione said:

Frenkie has Stockholm syndrome.

Either that or his GF has told him she'll dump his ass if they have to move away from Barcelona. Those really are the only explanations that make any sense. 😂

edit: @ZAPHOD2319 beat me to it.

Edited August 8, 2022 by Jype

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Clockwork 1,794]

Makes no sense to pay 85m on CB to play in a system that overlay protects them. If Tuchel going to play with 5 defenders and 2 DMs, seems very pointless.  

[Tomo 21,733]

Just now, Clockwork said:

Makes no sense to pay 85m on CB to play in a system that overlay protects them. If Tuchel going to play with 5 defenders and 2 DMs, seems very pointless.  

In the Everton game we were so high up at times one ball over the top had Gray on a dangerous 1 vs 1 with Silva.

There's a difference between being defensive and defending well.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

5 minutes ago, Clockwork said:

Makes no sense to pay 85m on CB to play in a system that overlay protects them. If Tuchel going to play with 5 defenders and 2 DMs, seems very pointless.  

Yup. If we continue with this heavily defensive setups even sub-world class defenders should be fine. They need however be really quick, able to carry the ball, calmunder pressure and make no stupid mistakes. For attackers however we nee dplayers who are used to playing in defensive setups and creating tings on thier own. This is why Sterling and Kai (will) struggle and guys like Chiesa and Neto are on our radar.

Edited August 8, 2022 by Magic Lamps

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

(🌕) Frenkie De Jong sees Chelsea/Bayern as good options *if* he eventually decides to leave - but the player remains firm in his desire to stay. @martinezferran #Transfers 🇳🇱

[Blues Forever 1,232]