Chelsea Transfers

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[NikkiCFC 7,885]

Paez vs Estevao currently live. 

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17 hours ago, King Kante said:

Personally, I would rather a GK than a LB as Cucu has been decent enough this season - for me it is better to try and get a another decent season out of him then we may be able to claw some money back. 

As for CB, I am going to stick my neck out and say I want Silva. I know he is still super young, but there is something about him - although I do worry a little about him aerially in the PL. 

As for CF, I am not sure who is out there. VO seems like a receipe for disaster and that Sporting kid needs to show a lot more than one season, imo, to start being valued at £100m. My ideal CF to buy would be Alverez from City but that is never happening. If we try and stay in the league and go budget, my choice would be Callum Wilson, but I am not massive fan of his - I just think he would be the best bang for buck. 

I don't think he is that good. I have watched him closely this season and even when he has played up front in place of Haaland, he has not really stepped up. He may be a better finisher than Jackson but don't see anything particular in him as to how he would lead the line better. I personally think if you stick him in another team apart from City, he would look more out his depth.

[NikkiCFC 7,885]

If we qualify for Europa League and we are so close that would be great but some other problems will arrive and it will be really interesting to see how we gonna handle them. 

I'm talking about number of matches potentially next season. 

Premier League 38 games and last round is on 25th May 2025.

Europa League just like Champions League is changing format so instead 13 games so far you needed to play to go all the way now that number is 15 or 17 if we have to play play off incase we don't finish top8 in new system. 

Good thing is no more replay matches in Cups but still if you go all the way that is 6+6=12 games. 

So this is potentially 67 games and on top of that Club World Cup for a whole month starting 3 weeks after PL finishes. Potentially 7 more games. 

That is 74 games maximum. 

Better not to have injury problems like last 2 seasons. We gonna need big squad with available players. 

Also 25/26 season is going to start early August because of World Cup 2026 where again a lot of our players are going to be involved. 

So biggest question is how we approach pre season and preparation for 25/26 season?

Normally players get around month vacation after season ends and come for pre season. Even when there is a World Cup or EURO and some player reach final he gets 3 weeks off and is late for pre season or miss it completely. 

But let's assume we reach final on CWC.

3 weeks after PL finishes tournament starts 

Full month tournament 

3 weeks between final and first PL game. 

This is not individual player or two but full squad so have no idea how we gonna manage to give players at least 3 weeks off plus be completely ready for all competitive games which always takes pre season and a couple of weeks preparation. 

Edited May 16 by NikkiCFC

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1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

Paez vs Estevao currently live. 

https://www.vipleague.pm/copa-libertadores/palmeiras-vs-independiente-del-valle-1-live-streaming

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Chelsea now want to sign “Heir of Cafu” for just £6.2m with proposal made

https://Chelsea.news/2024/05/Chelsea-now-want-to-sign-heir-of-cafu-for-just-6-2m-with-proposal-made/

Chelsea are being linked with yet another teenager as they continue to build for the future by grabbing all the top young talents around the world.

They look to be close to pulling off a deal to sign the next biggest thing coming out of Brazil, winger Estevao Willian. And now they are being linked to another 17-year-old rising star.

According to ESPN Brazil, Chelsea are prepared to offer £6.2 million to acquire 17-year-old right-back Pedro Lima from Série B club Sport, with Pedro initially being loaned to Strasbourg in the first season.

Chelsea’s other club Strasbourg have been taking on a number of the young talents that Chelsea have, and they will be taking on more next season no doubt. Winger Angelo and midfielder Andrey Santos are already currently on loan at the French club from Chelsea this season, and it is possible that they stay there and spend next season on loan as well.

It is seen as a tactic for the future so they can have a bunch of the top players in the world, but will not have to splash out millions to acquire them with them already being on Chelsea’s books.

The next Cafu

Cafu of course was one of the best ever right backs to play the game and was one of the best ever players to play for Brazil during a golden generation for them.

Chelsea have apparently already made a proposal to sign the youngster in a deal that would see him arrive at the club this summer and then join Strasbourg on loan.

Lima has been a regular throughout the Brazil youth national teams and recently played at the U17 World Cup for them.

Let’s see if Chelsea can get this one done.

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18 hours ago, bluesman2610 said:

I would keep Conor as he shown he definitely has uses and defensively helps unlock Caicedo as seen in recent weeks. However I’ve just seen that sterling wants to leave for regular playing time

I will still sell Conor. He had one good season and I'm stilling not impressed that he takes our team wc level. I rather we get chances to other younger players we have. I had high hopes for Santos 

Maybe he can take his place new season? 

And then sell Connor and use that money to buy a better defense. 

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33 minutes ago, Fernando said:

I had high hopes for Santos 

Maybe he can take his place new season? 

Santos needs another loan before playing first team at Chelsea. 

35 minutes ago, Fernando said:

I will still sell Conor. He had one good season and I'm stilling not impressed that he takes our team wc level. I rather we get chances to other younger players we have

Our team isn't anywhere near WC level.  Even with Conor's flaws, he's still helped us get to a decent position this season and it's not a bad thing to have an academy player in the first team.   

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He looks like a quality option for LW and the price is pretty good too. We usually do well when we sign a winger for around £30m

 

[Pizy 18,318]

With Nkunku now back and hopefully fit and ready to hit the ground running from day 1 next season, with Mudryk steadily coming on, and with Palmer & Madueke on the right side we shouldn’t even be considering bringing in another wide attacker. That’s even if we can move Sterling on which I’m skeptical about.

Once we sign this Estevão kid well then have an INSANE group of supposed wonderkids in the pipeline that should be ready in 2-3 years time. Signing some ready made winger this summer would just stand in the way of of these guys. Tbh, from what I’ve seen of Omari Hutchinson I wouldn’t be against bringing him in right away to replace Sterling. He looks special.

Assuming all of our current squad is fit over the summer the only areas we should be laser focused on brining players in are a striker and top class CB. Both attacking and CM should be the furthest thoughts from the club’s mind. 

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6 minutes ago, Pizy said:

With Nkunku now back and hopefully fit and ready to hit the ground running from day 1 next season, with Mudryk steadily coming on, and with Palmer & Madueke on the right side we shouldn’t even be considering bringing in another wide attacker. That’s even if we can move Sterling on which I’m skeptical about.

Once we sign this Estevão kid well then have an INSANE group of supposed wonderkids in the pipeline that should be ready in 2-3 years time. Signing some ready made winger this summer would just stand in the way of of these guys. Tbh, from what I’ve seen of Omari Hutchinson I wouldn’t be against bringing him in right away to replace Sterling. He looks special.

Assuming all of our current squad is fit over the summer the only areas we should be laser focused on brining players in are a striker and top class CB. Both attacking and CM should be the furthest thoughts from the club’s mind. 

Madueke ain't top. 

Was a good buy improve a bit and we should sell when a offer comes in. 

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24 minutes ago, Pizy said:

With Nkunku now back and hopefully fit and ready to hit the ground running from day 1 next season, with Mudryk steadily coming on, and with Palmer & Madueke on the right side we shouldn’t even be considering bringing in another wide attacker. That’s even if we can move Sterling on which I’m skeptical about.

Once we sign this Estevão kid well then have an INSANE group of supposed wonderkids in the pipeline that should be ready in 2-3 years time. Signing some ready made winger this summer would just stand in the way of of these guys. Tbh, from what I’ve seen of Omari Hutchinson I wouldn’t be against bringing him in right away to replace Sterling. He looks special.

Assuming all of our current squad is fit over the summer the only areas we should be laser focused on brining players in are a striker and top class CB. Both attacking and CM should be the furthest thoughts from the club’s mind. 

Let's say that Nkunku remains fit and avail for the entire season, we will now have Europe, so strength in depth becomes far more important. Noni IMO is not starting material at this level, but can be a good option coming off the bench. There will be situations where he will be ineffective like when a physically strong and quick defender is marking him.

The difference between a player like Nkunku and Mudryk is just too much for Mudryk to be an option; you just lose too much in all areas (some similarity only around pace).  I think we need 2 wingers esp if Palmer will be used more centralized.

I agree that Sterling seems like a bust and prob needs to go, unless there was something about his fitness we don't know about--have to wait until the season ends to find out. If he leaves, then I'd definitely go for 2 wingers and hope Mudryk moves on, which I find hard to believe.

IMO Mudryk's attacking output is not nearly good enough considering how poor he is in all other areas.

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Exclusive: Brilliant Arsenal ace William Saliba being tracked by European giants ahead of €100m summer swoop

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/05/15/european-giants-arsenal-summer/

This summer’s transfer window is likely to be as important to Arsenal as any other club across Europe.

With one game left to play, the Gunners have set a club record amount of wins during the 2023/24 season, but could still lose out on the title if Man City beat West Ham on the final day as expected.

Mikel Arteta’s side are much improved from the 2022/23 campaign, and even if they were to beat Everton in their match, thereby ending the season on 89 points – enough to win the title in 20 of the Premier League seasons since its formation in 1992/93 – it still might not be enough.

If they don’t land the title for the first time since 2003/04, the season of the Invincibles, it will mean that Man City will have won an unprecedented fourth English top-flight title in a row, which is something that’s never been done before in the 100+ years of football in this country. A monumental achievement.

That would surely spark the Gunners into life in the transfer market as they seek to purchase the players that will help them to finally overhaul Pep Guardiola’s swashbuckling outfit.

Of course, there may be some Arsenal stars that believe that the club has gone as far as it can and, to that end, a move away might well be of interest.

European giants want Arsenal’s William Saliba

Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid and known to want to sign a centre-back in the summer transfer window, and according to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of their transfer strategies, all three European giants continue to have Arsenal’s 23-year-old French defender, William Saliba, in their sights.

Bayern Munich have also been linked with Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender, Ronald Araujo, for some time, but the Bundesliga side will make a move for Saliba if the bid for Araujo falls through.

Real Madrid will prioritise the transfer of a centre-back this summer as captain, Nacho, will be leaving the team for a new adventure, most likely in MLS.

Their list also includes Saliba, who has had a brilliant season with Arsenal, and who Carlo Ancelotti is known to appreciate.

Both they and PSG will need to make an offer of over €100m to sign the French player, however, the London club has no intention of allowing Saliba to leave.

In fact, once the season is over, Arsenal will have talks with the player about extending his contract.

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26 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

Let's say that Nkunku remains fit and avail for the entire season, we will now have Europe, so strength in depth becomes far more important. Noni IMO is not starting material at this level, but can be a good option coming off the bench. There will be situations where he will be ineffective like when a physically strong and quick defender is marking him.

The difference between a player like Nkunku and Mudryk is just too much for Mudryk to be an option; you just lose too much in all areas (some similarity only around pace).  I think we need 2 wingers esp if Palmer will be used more centralized.

I agree that Sterling seems like a bust and prob needs to go, unless there was something about his fitness we don't know about--have to wait until the season ends to find out. If he leaves, then I'd definitely go for 2 wingers and hope Mudryk moves on, which I find hard to believe.

IMO Mudryk's attacking output is not nearly good enough considering how poor he is in all other areas.

Agree, we can't rely on Mudryk as well. If we can somehow get an agreement with Palace of Sterling plus some money like 10 mill or 20 for Olisse i will take that. 

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Chelsea

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/144656650/Chelsea

• What a header by Cole Palmer as his stunning form this season continues! FT Brighton 1-2 Chelsea [Pictures from X/Chelsea FC]

• Cole Palmer backs Mauricio Pochettino: “All credit to the manager. All the players love the manager and want to fight for him.”

• Benjamin Sesko to Chelsea could still be one to watch despite strong links with Arsenal - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.

• Chelsea have prepared an improved proposal for Estevao Willian to be sent to Palmeiras. Personal terms were agreed last week, and Chelsea feel they are in control of the situation. Bayern have not moved in terms of proposals or bids so far, while Chelsea negotiations are set to advance soon.

• Artem Dovbyk has been linked with Chelsea and he has a very tempting release clause this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano in his latest column.

• Mauricio Pochettino: “Nicolas Jackson has the potential to be a fantastic striker. It’s about patience and time. He’s been working really hard, he’s changing the opinion. I am so happy that now people are starting to see Nico in the way we saw.”

• Pochettino reveals: “We have already started to work on summer transfer window plans. Now is going to start a period where players want to leave. Maybe some offers arrive or players that we want to add to the squad.”

• Todd Boehly on Chelsea project: “We’ve got to be patient. Since Boxing Day, we are the fourth best team in the Premier League. When you look at what is going on now, it feels better and better.”

• Boehly on Chelsea spending: “We are not spending the money, we are investing the money. When we are spending, we are investing and those players continue to hold their value. I argue the investments made at Chelsea have held their value.”

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27 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Todd Boehly on Chelsea project: “We’ve got to be patient. Since Boxing Day, we are the fourth best team in the Premier League. When you look at what is going on now, it feels better and better.”

Comment from someone who hasn't been following the game for very long.

I know tactics and organization affect this, but just looking at our players running and it's clear to me they are at their physical peak--can think only Gallagher has run more earlier the season. Which begs the question why we are reaching the physical peak so late in the season. Perhaps another drawback from having so many new players in the roster, so the club did not know how handle each group correctly?

Europe (likely) next season, so the freshness will be gone. I expect we have people at the club who understand that next season will be tougher and we need strength in depth.

27 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Boehly on Chelsea spending: “We are not spending the money, we are investing the money. When we are spending, we are investing and those players continue to hold their value. I argue the investments made at Chelsea have held their value.”

It explains a lot actually.

Edited May 16 by robsblubot

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12 hours ago, Fernando said:

Agree, we can't rely on Mudryk as well. If we can somehow get an agreement with Palace of Sterling plus some money like 10 mill or 20 for Olisse i will take that. 

There is absolutely no chance Sterling goes to Palace. 

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16 hours ago, Fernando said:

If we can somehow get an agreement with Palace of Sterling plus some money like 10 mill or 20 for Olisse i will take that. 

It would take more than 20 million to convince Palace to take on Sterling's contract.