Chelsea Transfers

[Vesper 30,195]

14 minutes ago, Blue Armour said:

Loan is not the worst option at their age, but given our lack of quality in terms of depth, we could've retained the services of a couple of them at least till end of the season. Fofana especially.

agree on Datro, the other two need consistent playing time

I am super happy with teh young players we are buying

hopefully we can close out Arsen Zakharyan soon, and Youssoufa Moukoko too

[Superblue 6,372]

5 hours ago, Vesper said:

two sort of different type of players

Martín Zubimendi is almost exclusively a deep holding DMF who almost never scores (4 total topflight goals in 116 games). like a shorter Busquets with more pace but less finesse He is a very solid player, I rate him.

Enzo is like Bellingham to a point, as he can play anywhere in the MF, and already has 17 top-flight goals in 118 games, despite also playing at times as a deep playmaker

I expect he will become a 8 to 12 goals a season (all comps) scorer (maybe more if he plays more of an attacking role), besides his creativity and defensive nous

 

We are missing this profile of player at the club. Could get away with it to a degree when Kante played regularly, but we're far too easy to play against and through. If we are to switch to a back 4 formation long term then it's essential we have a top DM sitting in front protecting it.

I like Enzo and I love Bellingham but ultimately for me you still need a defensive minded player playing alongside them unless you're prepared to curb their attacking instincts and as a result remove a large facet to their game. Every man and their dog could see for England how much Gerrard and Lampard needed a midfielder to sit deep and allow them both to play their natural games and I feel in Enzo and Bellingham, the same would be required to get the most out of them.

[chelsea_4_eva 1,182]

If Pool are going for Enzo, does that mean no Bellingham for them?

[Hashishi 148]

29 minutes ago, chelsea_4_eva said:

If Pool are going for Enzo, does that mean no Bellingham for them?

I think Bellingham may go to Real. He is the only superstar that will be available this summer. Other option for himnwould be City. I don't think Liverpool have the money for him anyway

Edited December 24, 2022 by Hashishi

[Hashishi 148]

Have we spoken to him about our "vision" yet?

[Vesper 30,195]

1 hour ago, Superblue said:

We are missing this profile of player at the club. Could get away with it to a degree when Kante played regularly, but we're far too easy to play against and through. If we are to switch to a back 4 formation long term then it's essential we have a top DM sitting in front protecting it.

I like Enzo and I love Bellingham but ultimately for me you still need a defensive minded player playing alongside them unless you're prepared to curb their attacking instincts and as a result remove a large facet to their game. Every man and their dog could see for England how much Gerrard and Lampard needed a midfielder to sit deep and allow them both to play their natural games and I feel in Enzo and Bellingham, the same would be required to get the most out of them.

Romeo Lavia would be great for that role too

I am sure that is why we tried to buy him last summer, late late in the game

[Hashishi 148]

3 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Romeo Lavia would be great for that role too

I am sure that is why we tried to buy him last summer, late late in the game

There must be a reason man City let him go. I don't want to pick up leftovers after the top team. That's what teams in Italy do with juventus. That's what arse and spuds used to do with us.

[Vesper 30,195]

2 minutes ago, Hashishi said:

There must be a reason man City let him go. I don't want to pick up leftovers after the top team. That's what teams in Italy do with juventus. That's what arse and spuds used to do with us.

he is NOT Citeh leftovers, smdh

is Musiala Chels leftovers?

roflmaooooooooooooooo

[Strike 7,492]

3 hours ago, Hashishi said:

There must be a reason man City let him go. I don't want to pick up leftovers after the top team. That's what teams in Italy do with juventus. That's what arse and spuds used to do with us.

Not leftovers I think. Seems to me as the same reason Livramento left. Clubs cannot tie down youngsters to long-term deals so there is a high chance of players switching to get playtime.

[Vesper 30,195]

Raphinha has been a bust at Barca, they may be looking to sell him

HARD PASS

[Vesper 30,195]

 

[Vegetable 830]

3 hours ago, Vesper said:

Raphinha has been a bust at Barca, they may be looking to sell him

HARD PASS

Oh, who would expect this 🙃 But hey, at least we humiliated ourselves over mediocre player, who never wanted to come here.

[turgi 71]

3 hours ago, Vesper said:

 

What's our system? Creating xG of Southampton?

[NikkiCFC 8,326]

Olmo reminds me of Mount. Both often play on the left side and with no pace they just look weird there. Overrated. Hard pass. 

[Strike 7,492]

 

Looking very much like we are looking to replace Jorginho with Rice in summer 23

[Pizy 18,928]

Rice feels inevitable and I’d be delighted with the signing. And he feels like a player who would come regardless of whether we finish in the top 4. We’re also fortunate that most of our PL rivals either have just recently signed expensive DM’s or have other midfield targets. City just signed Phillips and also have Rodri, United signed Casemiro, and Liverpool will likely prioritize Bellingham or Enzo. As attractive as Arse may seem currently, I’m not sure they’d pay mega money for Rice and I’m not sure he’d choose them over us if we both bid.

Everyone (myself included) assumes that Jorginho will leave but I wouldn’t be surprised if we extended him since Kante is surely off. Maybe a 2-3 years deal as a squad option if he’s fine with that.

[Tomo 21,751]

27 minutes ago, Pizy said:

 City just signed Phillips and also have Rodri, United signed Casemiro, and Liverpool will likely prioritize Bellingham or Enzo.

All of them significantly better than Rice, especially at progressing the ball. Would be absolutely depressing.

[bluesman2610 1,417]

6 hours ago, Vesper said:

 

I trust his opinion on this he seems to play in a position we are heavily loaded in though. But much more dynamic than current players that’s for sure

[Hashishi 148]

[Hashishi 148]

Ornstein tweet saying we are after an LCB

https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1606688944682328068?s=20&t=Q1jeOOoPGdwJzGNt2tpxJA