Reddish-Blue 2,509 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, shrenshah said: Considering Maatsen is being considered for backup LB role. Should we try and do a swap for Cucu and Felix + say maybe 10mn odd. Atleti want Cucu, we may not need him. Felix is training with reserves currently there and we need a reliable player for backup to Nkunku and maybe to even compete with Madueke for RW spot. He was not bad at all last season, if he agrees for a wage cut or Athletico pays some part of his wages then I would be excited to have him back. I don't think the math works out. Atletico were originally looking for close to 80 million for a Felix deal....and no club out there is going to value Cucurella at more than 30-35 million. I'd be surprised if Felix isn't a Manchester United player (on loan) by deadline day. They've always held an interest and he'd be perfect depth for their attack alongside Rashford, Bruno and co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,509 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 37 minutes ago, lucio said: Felix over cherki any day Except Felix would cost double the transfer fee and he's not worth 80 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said: Except Felix would cost double the transfer fee and he's not worth 80 million. I’d loan him again if possible xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 minute ago, lucio said: I’d loan him again if possible But why? They'd surely demand a loan fee in the region of 20M€ for the season and after clearing out some high earners from the team I'm pretty sure his wages would be higher than anyone else in the squad bar Sterling. Do you honestly think he's worth that? It's quite telling Atletico are openly whoring him out by making it known he's training with the reserves and has no place to return to their own squad and still there's been no bites yet. If he was anywhere near as good as the finances around the deal would dictate, he'd have been snapped up by someone immediately after Poch decided against keeping him. Tomo, Strike and Reddish-Blue 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Deadwood left: Lukaku, Auba, Ziyech, CHO, Sarr, Ampadu Question marks (depending on Poch evaluation and incomings): Cucu, Maatsen, Chukwumueka, Santos, Hall DEV squads to loan: Bashir, Hutchinson, Casadei, Burstow, Gilchrist Still a LOOOT work to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,097 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 37 minutes ago, ulvhedin said: Deadwood left: Lukaku, Auba, Ziyech, CHO, Sarr, Ampadu Man, we've still got a whole BIG clear out left to do, when you look at it like that. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Mhsc said: Man, we've still got a whole BIG clear out left to do, when you look at it like that. Crazy. No real rush with that lot though as none of them are part of the pre-season squad. They could leave on deadline day for all I care, the only thing that changes is having to pay them a salary for every extra week they stay contracted to the club. In any case, I'm quite hopeful Lukaku will be gone by next week. CHO is said to be in talks with Fulham and Auba is still considering the Saudi offer. The only ones I haven't seen linked anywhere are Ampadu and Sarr. However Ziyech seems to be in some kind of limbo after rejecting the revised Saudi offer so not sure what happens with him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, Jype said: No real rush with that lot though as none of them are part of the pre-season squad. They could leave on deadline day for all I care, the only thing that changes is having to pay them a salary for every extra week they stay contracted to the club. In any case, I'm quite hopeful Lukaku will be gone by next week. CHO is said to be in talks with Fulham and Auba is still considering the Saudi offer. The only ones I haven't seen linked anywhere are Ampadu and Sarr. However Ziyech seems to be in some kind of limbo after rejecting the revised Saudi offer so not sure what happens with him.. There were rumors of offers incoming for Ampadu. Anyway Ampadu and Sarr are not on huge salary so if we won't be able to sell them it won't be a tragedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 47 minutes ago, ulvhedin said: There were rumors of offers incoming for Ampadu. Anyway Ampadu and Sarr are not on huge salary so if we won't be able to sell them it won't be a tragedy Sarr is on £100K/wk isn't he? The fact he's even employed by the club is a tragedy in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,327 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Strasbourg got record signing already for 20m. Deal supervised by Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,327 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Good. Stop with youngsters. xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: Good. Stop with youngsters. So no Lavia 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,509 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 hours ago, ulvhedin said: Deadwood left: Lukaku, Auba, Ziyech, CHO, Sarr, Ampadu The only deadwood that will be hard to shift is Ziyech & Sarr. They have next to no value in the transfer market. CHO is still a HG winger so one of the PL clubs will take a chance on him, Ampadu will get a deal as he'd be useful squad player for a number of sides and Lukaku should be going back to Inter once they finalize the Onana deal. 3 hours ago, ulvhedin said: Question marks (depending on Poch evaluation and incomings): Cucu, Maatsen, Chukwumueka, Santos, Hall Are these really question marks? We're stuck with Cucurella for the foreseeable future (same issue that we had with Kepa and that horrible contract/transfer fee that was paid). You would think Chuks sticks around as we have no other options in midfield. Right now it's Enzo + Gallagher + *fingers crossed that no-one else decides to bid for Caicedo* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Ben Jacobs has tweeted saying there is frustration from the Caicedo camp on how slow the talks are progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 We are trying to sell 4 players this weekend- CHO to Fulham, Lukaku to Inter and Ziyech and Auba but those two are in limbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Special Juan said: Ben Jacobs has tweeted saying there is frustration from the Caicedo camp on how slow the talks are progressing. Not only from the Caicedo camp already feels like the Hulk saga dragging on for years and I did not even know the guy 12 months ago. would be less nervous if we had not already shedded half the midfield without bringing someone in. Maybe should indeed move for a secondary target to Signal we are not desperate. No way we should do the deal for over 80m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Romano has just said we are the only ones in the race for Caicedo- only club to agree PT negotiations active and concrete even today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said: Are these really question marks? We're stuck with Cucurella for the foreseeable future (same issue that we had with Kepa and that horrible contract/transfer fee that was paid). You would think Chuks sticks around as we have no other options in midfield. Right now it's Enzo + Gallagher + *fingers crossed that no-one else decides to bid for Caicedo* About Cucu - sometimes there are some rumors that we want to offload him, can't believe Maatsen will stay if Cucu stays. Chukwu is more of CAM than DM, plus he sucked last season. IF we will sign someone else than Caicedo, or Hall/Santos will impress Poch I am not seeing any use for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) Sometimes things take time. Arsenal agreed a fee for Rice 10 days ago and still Rice it not an Arsenal player officially till now. 10 days of negotiating addons and payment structure and still counting. Edited July 14, 2023 by Gundalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said: The only deadwood that will be hard to shift is Ziyech & Sarr. They have next to no value in the transfer market. Considering Sarr injury I also can't imagine selling him. Maybe some obsure loan to get back few euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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