MoroccanBlue 5,381 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Screams of desperation and nativity. Can see this being an absolute embarrassment of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 hours ago, whats happening said: matty cash? Aston Villa player a ‘serious target’ for Chelsea as pressure grows on Graham Potter Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for an Aston Villa player as Graham Potter looks to bolster his squad in the January transfer window. https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-player-a-serious-target-for-Chelsea-as-pressure-grows-on-graham-potter-3979636 Aston Villa defender Matty Cash has reportedly attracted interest from Chelsea, as Blues head coach Graham Potter is hoping to boost his options at right-back. The Polish international, who played every minute for his national team at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has just begun accumulating consistent game time under Unai Emery. Cash was substituted in Villa’s shock FA Cup Third Round defeat to Stevenage after picking up what looked to be a hamstring strain. Emery was unable to offer any update on the defender’s condition immediately after the match as he admitted he did not have an answer for reporters, but this does not seem to have phased Chelsea. According to Simon Phillips, “it looks likely now that the club are going to try and bring a right back this month if they find the right opportunity.” The journalist points out Cash as the freshest option being considered by the recruitment team at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old has become a key player for Villa since signing from Nottingham Forest, making 85 appearances, scoring four goals and contributing six assists. His record at the Forest Ground was even better, as Cash scored 13 and set up a further 15. His current market value is around £20 million, as per Transfermarkt. Potter has already been put under a lot of pressure at Chelsea despite only joining the club from Brighton in early September. Currently down in 10th place in the Premier League standings, the Blues have won just seven of their opening 17 fixtures. Signing another player at right-back could be key for Potter as star man Reece James, who predominantly plays in that position, has suffered plenty of injury problems this campaign. No offer has been made to Villa as it stands, but it appears Cash is considered a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Bren said: I knew Felix would end up here eventually after failing to fulfil his early promise at AM. I just knew it 😂(it yet might not happen but still). I'm sure he's a nice lad and I'm sure he'll love posting loads of insta photos of his jaunts around London. But where it really matters he won't make one iota of difference (I'd love to be wrong). Maybe it's because I'm jaded after years of transfer failures but I wouldn't be excited about this Enzo lad either. Small (relatively), massive fee/wages ... another dosser for the Cobham Sixth Form Centre? We desperately need leaders. We need players who will consistently turn up and play with flair when they can but dig in when necessary. Players who aren't shit scared of the opponent and their goal! I can dream. so name the names of these players we need to go after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Rolling tally of the 30 best (IMHO) overall under 30yo (Oblak is 30yo) players/targets who are still on the board (now or in this coming summer) and also not injured seriously or recovering (so no Chiesa, Wirtz, Oyarzabal, etc) Last criteria is that there is at least one player for every position. And yes, I put Rice and Felix on there as they are in this group. Dembele, de Jong and others like Bastoni and Simakan (renewed) came off as they are simply not available, not moving this summer, and some may soon come off too, for various reasons. Jude Bellingham Josko Gvardiol Enzo Fernández Victor Osimhen Dušan Vlahović Rafael Leão Declan Rice Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Moussa Diaby Moisés Caicedo Jan Oblak Nicolò Barella Milan Skriniar Mykhaylo Mudryk João Félix Bernardo Silva Sergej Milinković-Savić Bruno Guimarães Leroy Sané Theo Hernández Mikel Merino Marcos Llorente Martín Zubimendi Manu Koné Denzel Dumfries Alexis Mac Allister Youssoufa Moukoko Matheus Nunes Roméo Lavia Illan Meslier (Giorgi Mamardashvili now has a €100m release clause, ffs, so after Oblak, Meslier is my 2nd pic) Edited January 10, 2023 by Vesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,701 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I mean - I don't think there are all that great options out there atm, particularly in the areas we need. You can force moves, but as mentioned, you can't turn around an 18 wheeler in one move. All of you made fun of Arsenal as they lumped it for a while, but given time and patience to put in place what they were trying to do, it finally worked. We try for CL this season, and just focus on playing better football and more to the template that Potter has put out. Can't ask for much more this season. Some exciting signings if possible - great. If not - wait until next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Thor said: I mean - I don't think there are all that great options out there atm, particularly in the areas we need. You can force moves, but as mentioned, you can't turn around an 18 wheeler in one move. All of you made fun of Arsenal as they lumped it for a while, but given time and patience to put in place what they were trying to do, it finally worked. We try for CL this season, and just focus on playing better football and more to the template that Potter has put out. Can't ask for much more this season. Some exciting signings if possible - great. If not - wait until next season. we need to pull the trigger NOW on a bloody RB plenty out there to choose from Denzil Dumfries (main issues: price, plus he might have 'no CL' issues, plus will want to be the starter, and that is not happening once Reece is healthy) Pedro Porro (assist machine, tracking to 20+, £39.7m release clause) Malo Gusto (19yo with huge potential, and si already a starter all the time) Matty Cash (EPL proven, great athlete, can run for days, I am fine with thsi, I did not think Villa would even think about selling) Jeremie Frimpong (can play winger) Joakim Mæhle (can play either side) Juan Foyth Iván Fresneda Nahuel Molina Vanderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said: Screams of desperation and nativity. Can see this being an absolute embarrassment of a deal. Injury News: Chelsea’s crisis deepens as 24-year-old sidelined for ‘weeks’ https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2023/01/Chelsea-injury-crisis-deepens-with-christian-pulisic-being-ruled-out-for-a-few-weeks-latest-news/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Inter to Receive Final Answer on Milan Skriniar Extension This Week https://cultofcalcio.com/inter-to-receive-final-answer-on-milan-skriniar-extenison-this-week/ With the Nerazzurri quickly running out of time to renew the Slovakian international, Inter will not have to wait much longer on Milan Skriniar’s final decision. As it stands, Inter have offered a 6.5m euros per-season plus add-ons for the extension of Skriniar, with the Beneamata showing no intention of raising their offer despite many European giants monitoring the situation. According to reports from FcInterNews, Skriniar’s agent has confirmed that final response to the offer that has been on the table prior to the holidays will be adressed no later than the end of this current week. So far this season, Skriniar has played a tremendous role for Inzaghi’s side, accumulating 23 appearances across all competitions for the Biscione thus far. With Milan Skriniar’s contract set to expire in the upcoming summer, Inter could be forced to lose the 27 year-old on a free transfer ahead of next season as they show no intention of offloading the star stopper in January regardless of his decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,318 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 So Inter paying Lukaku 7.8m full season. We pay Felix 11m half season. They are both struggling. Fernando and Mhsc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said: So Inter paying Lukaku 7.8m full season. We pay Felix 11m half season. They are both struggling. total cost, with his wages included will be around £15-16m which is a shedload for 4 and a half months of play NikkiCFC and Fernando 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,937 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Must be a secret agreement for Lukaku to go Atletico Madrid in exchange for Felix at the end of the season if all goes well. Otherwise this deal is just stupid. Edited January 10, 2023 by DDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lluubbeenn 173 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The only logic I can see with Felix is that he will play in the Nkunku role. Whatever it may be in GP eyes. He reminds me of soo many failures and looks fragile mentally. Hope I’m wrong on the second part. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,503 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 47 minutes ago, DDA said: Must be a secret agreement for Lukaku to go Atletico Madrid in exchange for Felix at the end of the season if all goes well. Otherwise this deal is just stupid. I wouldn't say stupid, Felix at least gives us an option in attack. Pulisic - can't rely on being fit Sterling - has been bang average so far Havertz - not sure what he actually provides Auba - we get what we deserve for signing an Arsenal reject Broja - out with long term injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, lluubbeenn said: The only logic I can see with Felix is that he will play in the Nkunku role. Whatever it may be in GP eyes. He reminds me of soo many failures and looks fragile mentally. Hope I’m wrong on the second part. If it was a £75m-£85m perm buy, and not a loan, it would be a WILD gamble. I just cannot grasp the vision of what we are trying to do. IF I had my way, my vision is 4 3 1 2 GK Oblak or Meslier CB Gvardiol (backup is Badiashile) CB Skriniar back ups are Fofana and Trevoh (Thiago has retired by the time this entire lineup is gelled) LB Chilwell (would love to pinch Nuno Mendes from PSG, but that is a pipe dream likely, maybe Zak Sturge blows up) RB Reece DMF/Deep Lying PLaymaker Enzo OR, if we fail on Enzo, Bruno Guimarães CMF/DMF Hybrid Caicedo CMF Box to Box Manu Kone or Carney AMF No 10 role Arsen rotating with Omari, right behind the front 2 CF/SS Nkunku CF Osimhen IF we go 3 across the front and drop the box to box MF, then Osimhen CF and Nkunku and Moukoko behind and wide, plus Diaby in the mix Edited January 10, 2023 by Vesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Felix offers flair, someone who can beat a man, draw someone in and be direct, we have nobody like that. Oh and he can finish better than anything we already have. I'm not against it, in fact anything is better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Lot of reports saying we are after a wide player, I hope Zaha is miles off any list. Would be such a shite signing, one of the pettiest and most overrated PL players of the past 10 years. But it does scream Potter and Boehly all over it, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Special Juan said: Felix offers flair, someone who can beat a man, draw someone in and be direct, we have nobody like that. Oh and he can finish better than anything we already have. I'm not against it, in fact anything is better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,169 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Lot of reports saying we are after a wide player, I hope Zaha is miles off any list. Would be such a shite signing, one of the pettiest and most overrated PL players of the past 10 years. But it does scream Potter and Boehly all over it, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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