Chelsea Transfers

[Reddish-Blue 2,325]

1 hour ago, Pizy said:

Unless we get an ironclad obligation to buy a loan just fucks us over once again. Next summer he’s a year older and if he plays like shit on loan he’s even harder to shift than he has been this summer. And it has already been nearly impossible. 

He has burned every bridge possible. Pissed off just about every club he has played for and also pissed off numerous clubs that he hasn’t played for. Next summer our options could come down to Saudi or terminating his contract. And this asshole could really fuck us over yet again by refusing Saudi another time. 

So a straight loan to Roma is a poor outcome even if they pay his whole salary. 

The club isn't terminating his contract with 2 years to go (as of next summer). 

Straight loan to Roma at least covers his wages for a season and who knows, if Jose can motivate him a bit, someone else may sign him next summer for a decent fee (we'll make a massive loss but hopefully we can recover some book value for FFP). 

[Reddish-Blue 2,325]

4 hours ago, DDA said:

 

For me, he actually looks a more exciting prospect than Madueke. He was obviously very raw in pre-season but he looked eager to impress and learn from Potch. Could be one to run though walls for the gaffer.

Santos, Gabriel & Maatsen all impressed in pre-season but two of them are out on loan and the latter could be sold to make a profit for FFP. 

[Strike 7,201]

2 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said:

Santos, Gabriel & Maatsen all impressed in pre-season but two of them are out on loan and the latter could be sold to make a profit for FFP. 

Like the planning suggests, we are better ready and equipped for 2024-25 than the current season.

[DDA 9,684]

I see Toney is on the cards. All for it but not for 80m... he may be worth that without the ban but with it being a factor there needs to be a discount.

[Mhsc 866]

Not interested at £80m in Jan tbh. That's MAYBE his summer transfer window value coming off of a full, good season where he's scored 20+ goals. Not his Jan value after a lengthy ban with zero training.

I would think £50m + some serious performance related add ons (maybe up to £15m?) would be sensible.

Edited August 25, 2023 by Mhsc

[Strike 7,201]

8 minutes ago, Mhsc said:

Not interested at £80m in Jan tbh. That's MAYBE his summer transfer window value coming off of a full, good season where he's scored 20+ goals. Not his Jan value after a lengthy ban with zero training.

I would think £50m + some serious performance related add ons (maybe up to £15m?) would be sensible.

Other clubs will be in for him. Won't go for a sensible price

[DH1988 1,261]

Toney would be a great signing, been an advocate of him for a while now, yes he comes with controversy.. but we’re Chelsea, we seem to attract it 😪 regardless, he is a solid solid player.

[Mhsc 866]

1 minute ago, Strike said:

Other clubs will be in for him. Won't go for a sensible price

We should stay away if it isn't a sensible deal.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Kudus to Westspam.

[Pizy 18,341]

Ivan Toney is nowhere near an £80m striker and we’d be insane to pay that. Even in our current era of dramatically overpaying for players that would be crazy.

Think £45-50m for an established English striker would be fair. But for £80m you should be looking at a truly special footballer which Toney ain’t.

[Gundalf 804]

21 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said:

Kudus to Westspam.

This years competition in the PL is ridiculous. Teams like Villa, Brighton and West Ham would be disappointed if they finish 8th or 9th tbh. The top 10 is closer to each other than ever before. 

[Vesper 28,379]

16 hours ago, Reddish-Blue said:

Any links? 

Wasn't it Vesper or someone else who posted that Johnson prefers a move to Spurs

 

[Vesper 28,379]

8 hours ago, DDA said:

What's happened with the young lad we got from Benfica? Diego Moreira?

[Vesper 28,379]

3 hours ago, DDA said:

I see Toney is on the cards. All for it but not for 80m... he may be worth that without the ban but with it being a factor there needs to be a discount.

£80m is a shit tonne for a player who turns 29 in the winter of next season

Edited August 25, 2023 by Vesper

[lucio 5,418]

Toney is a 20m player max 

[Bluepower777 12]

Please surely we can do better than that? The guy is a mid table team striker at best 

[mkh 232]

 AS Roma will pay #Chelsea €10million to loan Romelu Lukaku, who has already spoken with Jose Mourinho, and cover his wages.

[ulvhedin 506]

9 minutes ago, mkh said:

 AS Roma will pay #Chelsea €10million to loan Romelu Lukaku, who has already spoken with Jose Mourinho, and cover his wages.

Other than the fact that he will take loan slot it's actually quite good business for us. I am surprised Roma is able to afford his wages. However their option as striker is Belotti, so they must be desperate

Edited August 25, 2023 by ulvhedin