Chelsea Transfers

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My list

Keep

Silva (as long as we can)

Badiashile (the best signing this winter apart from maybe enzo)

James

Gusto

Kovacic

Zakaria (sign him if he keeps it up)

Enzo (Thanks Eghbali!!!)

Chukewuemeka

Madueke

Felix ( sign him if he keeps it up)

Mudryk

Nkunku

Keep on thin ice (for one or two years MAX, if they don't improve then they need to be sold. Most of these will get some resale value, some can stay as squad players)

Kepa (We have more pressing needs but he is too short)

Chilwell/CuCu (one has to go for Maatsen in a couple of years)

Fofana (if he doesn't recover to pre-injury levels

Chalobah ( until we can sign someone to replace Silva at RCB)

Kante (I say let go if he gets injured again this season)

Mount ( He is better than Gallagher and can play more positions, which is better for a squad player)

Sterling

Havertz

Broja (if he doesn't recover to pre-injury levels)

Sell sell sell (as soon as possible, there is no reason for any of these players to be here as they have been or will be replaced)

Mendy

Azpi (keep for one more year if he really wants to stay)

KK 

Ampadu ( hasn't lived up to potential)

Bakayoko

Sarr (worst signing in a decade)

RLC (Can't believe he is still here. Hasn't lived up to potential)

Gallagher (Keep only if Mount doesn't sign and is sold)

Ziyech

Pulisic

CHO ( hasn't lived up to potential)

Anjorin ( hasn't lived up to potential)

Auba

Lukaku

Loan (some of these we can't loan because of the limit so they'll have to settle for carabao cup. I expect an exodus of youth in the next few years)

Slonina

Colwill

Hall

Maatsen

Humphreys

Casadei

Santos

Hutchinson

Vale

DDF

[Pizy 18,344]

36 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said:

He's just waiting for that bag of money to roll in.  Same as Jorginho, every player has a price, Napoli will hold out for that 100+ million price tag, once they get that, they'll let him go and find the next talent on the cheap. 

Seeing what top players are going for these days I just don’t see him selling for less than £120m or something. And after getting severely burned by Lukaku coming off of a dominant spell in Serie A, I can’t see Boehly going there again.

I really think his only possible destination if he moves this coming summer is United. And that’s if the new ownership is in place. They’re the only ones that are in real need for a talismanic striker and who would spend mega money on one.

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Chelsea explored a deadline day move for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat but were unable to get a deal off the ground. Barcelona also pursued the Moroccan's signing. (Fabrizio Romano)

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52 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Seeing what top players are going for these days I just don’t see him selling for less than £120m or something. And after getting severely burned by Lukaku coming off of a dominant spell in Serie A, I can’t see Boehly going there again.

I really think his only possible destination if he moves this coming summer is United. And that’s if the new ownership is in place. They’re the only ones that are in real need for a talismanic striker and who would spend mega money on one.

We can always feed either Napoli or United with fresh, barely used Lukaku, so never say never… 👀

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22 minutes ago, Vegetable said:

We can always feed either Napoli or United with fresh, barely used Lukaku, so never say never… 👀

We should send a PR team to Milano to show the world the new and improved Lukaku. They managed to trick us into splashing the mega millions with whit strategy.

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https://caughtoffside.substack.com/i/101581030/Chelsea

Chelsea

As has been widely reported, I think it’s not surprising that Chelsea will explore the market for a new striker - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will leave and after that they only have Armando Broja. Christopher Nkunku is not a number 9, he’s probably going to play behind the striker. But it’s now too early to predict Chelsea decisions on who’s going be the right candidate in that position.

MLS clubs are interested in Aubameyang but I’m told on player side there’s no green light yet on this kind of solution, he prefers to continue in Europe as of now so nothing advanced at this stage.

There is the growing feeling that Thiago Silva is ready to stay at Chelsea for one more season. A one-year contract extension is almost ready, just waiting for the final green light. He wants to be a key player on the pitch and also to help this young squad.

Chelsea explored the possibility of signing Sofyan Amrabat as an alternative Deadline Day option before the Enzo Fernandez deal was sealed — direct contacts took place… but Fiorentina were never open to letting him leave on loan. Many top clubs will keep following the Moroccan midfielder for the future after his strong performances in Serie A and at the World Cup.

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On 01/02/2023 at 00:23, Johnnyeye said:

hey Muzchap long time no see, hope everything is ok, where is your Stewie profile pic? i was already used to that one 🤣

Hi mate - yeah been super busy - finally figured out how to change it now - think it was updated when forums crashed 🤣

Hope you are well 👍

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Milan Skriniar To PSG - How Inter Milan F***ed It All Up

With Milan Skriniar on his way to join PSG on a free transfer in June at the very latest, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese analyze how owners Suning's Inter Milan project is dead whilst debating the huge mistake by CEO Beppe Marotta in the contract extension talks with the Slovakian defender.
 

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Portsmouth loanee Di’Shon Bernard opens up on Man United risk and why he turned down Southampton

Di'Shon Bernard has described the emotions of being released by Chelsea at 16-years-old and how he turned down two Premier League offers before joining Manchester United's academy

https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/portsmouth-loanee-man-united-Chelsea-8124651

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Chelsea face contract problem with second player after Mason Mount left 'unhappy'

Chelsea are keen to avoid players leaving for free when their contracts expire.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1732042/Chelsea-transfer-news-contract-Mason-Mount-Mateo-Kovacic-N-Golo-Kante

Chelsea are reportedly yet to open contract extension negotiations with Mateo Kovacic, with his current deal expiring in 2024. The Blues are prioritising other stars, though those talks are not heading in the right direction.

Graham Potter’s side are in the heart of a rebuild and the former Brighton boss is working to identify the players he would like to keep and those that he is willing to offload and replace. Several signings came through the door in January, and the spending spree will continue over the summer.

Chelsea are keen to bolster their midfield ranks further at the end of the season, despite the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica on deadline day. However, Potter is prioritising having options in the centre of the park and would like to retain the services of N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Kovacic.

According to The Athletic, talks have not begun with the latter though, despite his contract expiring at the end of next season. The Croatia international has made 15 league appearances so far this campaign, starting seven matches, with minor injuries preventing him from typing down a spot in the starting eleven more regularly.

Despite his lack of game time, renewing Kovacic’s contract is expected to rise up the list of priorities for the higher powers at Stamford Bridge, with the club keen to ensure that players only leave for a fee. They do not want to keep players who anticipate leaving as a free agent, favouring offloading them than retaining their services – hence the sale of Jorginho to Arsenal last month.

Talks with Kante and Mount are ongoing, though the latter is reportedly ‘unhappy’ with the latest offer from his boyhood club. The Mail claim that the two parties are a long way apart from striking a deal, with Mount wanting a contract that reflects his importance at the club – having played 20 league matches so far this season.

The 24-year-old would like to see his wages tripled, though Chelsea do not want the midfielder to become one of the highest-paid players at the club. Talks have therefore been put on pause, though will get underway again imminently once a new offer has been drafted by the club.

Kante is out of contract at the end of this season and talks are underway for him to pen another deal at the club, with hopes that he will be able to return from his hamstring injury in the coming months.

Edited February 8, 2023 by Vesper

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Erling Haaland 'makes request to lawyers' with Man City star planning to jump ship

Erling Haaland has enjoyed a remarkable first campaign with Man City in the Premier League.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1732036/Erling-Haaland-request-to-lawyers-Man-City-Real-Madrid-Premier-League-transfer-news

Erling Haaland has sensationally asked lawyers to bring forward the release clause in his Manchester City contract ahead of a potential blockbuster summer transfer to Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain. The 22-year-old has a huge £175m ‘exit clause’ that kicks into his City deal in the summer of 2024. 

However, reports claim that Haaland has not ‘tuned in’ to Pep Guardiola’s methods. That is despite the striker scoring 31 goals in just 28 games since arriving from Borussia Dortmund last summer. 

He believes that his best qualities are not being exploited under the Spaniard. Real Madrid present a better opportunity for the Norway starlet to continue improving, with the 35-year-old Karim Benzema coming to the end of his time at the top of European football. 

Haaland has therefore requested that his exit clause be moved forward a year. That would give him the opportunity to join the Spanish giants this coming summer rather than in 2024. 

That is according to Spanish publication Defensa Central, who rate a move to Madrid for Haaland as ‘real possibility’. It will stun City fans, who hoped that the former Dortmund attacker would lead their line in the Premier League for the next decade. 

Possible sanctions imposed on City for alleged financial irregularities is also playing in Haaland’s mind. On Monday, the Premier League referred its reigning champions to an independent commission and passed on 100 alleged breaches of its financial regulations to be investigated. 

Should they find City guilty, the independent commission has the power to impose sanctions ranging from a fine, a points deduction, or possible expulsion from the league. Haaland would want to get away should the latter punishment occur. 

That is despite enjoying a remarkable debut campaign at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland has bagged 25 league goals in just 20 appearances and is on course to win the golden boot in his first year in the English top-flight. 

He has already struck 31 times in all competitions and has his eyes on winning City a first Champions League. However, there has been vast criticism of his performances in the biggest games of the season. 

Haaland was anonymous in last weekend’s defeat by Tottenham, outshined by a record-breaking Harry Kane. He also struggled in last month’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford, with United coming from behind to win 2-1 under controversial circumstances. 

 

Man City must be stripped of three Premier League titles if found guilty - not just fined

Manchester City must be severely punished if they are guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules, writes Express Sport chief sports writer Neil Squires.

It has been a long time in coming but when it finally dropped Manchester City’s charge sheet was longer than Pep Guardiola’s face after a trip to Tottenham. One hundred and thirteen alleged breaches of Premier League rules - it was the kitchen sink being thrown at the English champions.

Read more HERE.

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[TheHulk 1,825]

16 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

Let him go, sell Mount in summer and extend Kovacic.

Edited February 8, 2023 by TheHulk

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Avoid this beta male at all costs in the summer.

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The cheeks on this guy, you aren't an important player but a squad player Mase, you shouldn't be anywhere near close to James.

I so hope Liverpool come in the summer and take him, almost certain he won't be pulling any trees there.

Edited February 8, 2023 by TheHulk

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23 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

 

hell yes!

the wine on the away trip to see our kingdom!!!