Chelsea Transfers

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46 minutes ago, mkh said:

♦️Chelsea Gossip Round💵

💬✅️Juventus Turin are weighing up a January move for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile. (Gazzetta dello Sport)🗯

❗️❗️Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Dewsbury-Hall and could consider a cut price move.

{Leicester Mercury}🔵

🚨 Crystal Palace have approached Chelsea about signing Mykhailo Mudryk on loan in January. 🗯

(FrazFletcher)

✍️Chelsea holds interest in signing Norwegian 17 year old starlet Sverre Nypan currently at Rosenborg.

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all the biggest clubs are scouting Sverre Nypan hard

the Real Madrid fans think he has partial Kroos potential

 

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🔵Next Departure in January✅️

❗️❗️Monza are considering a January move for Cesare Casadei but will face competition from Villarreal, Real Betis and PSV.

{Tuttosport}

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3 hours ago, Vesper said:

all the biggest clubs are scouting Sverre Nypan hard

the Real Madrid fans think he has partial Kroos potential

 

It didn't exactly go to plan for the last Norwegian youngster who joined RM. 

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49 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

It didn't exactly go to plan for the last Norwegian youngster who joined RM. 

Martin Ødegaard has become one of the world's best AMFs

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I approve of this....................

 

Exclusive: Chelsea in active negotiations to beat Man Utd to transfer of world class Bundesliga star Jonathan Tah

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/11/17/jonathan-tah-transfer-Chelsea/

Chelsea are understood to be leading the race for the potential signing of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah after entering into active negotiations over a deal.

Tah is due to be out of contract with Leverkusen at the end of this season, and he’s technically free to start talking with clubs from abroad from January onwards, with Chelsea looking to beat their rivals to this deal, CaughtOffside have been told.

The Blues are making early efforts to try to move into a strong position for Tah, who is also attracting interest from other big names such as Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid.

The 28-year-old has been a world class performer for Leverkusen for some time now, and his departure would be a huge blow for the club, but it seems they’re struggling to convince him to stay.

Chelsea could do with strengthening in defence and CaughtOffside understands they’re making Tah one of their top targets, even if there will clearly be plenty of competition for his signature in the weeks and months ahead.

Tah is understood to be happy at Leverkusen, with no final decision made yet on his future, but with the Germany international keen to explore new opportunities in his career.

Is Jonathan Tah the signing Chelsea need?

Chelsea would do well to strengthen in defence in the near future after the relatively underwhelming form of players like Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile, and Tah looks like he could be an ideal option.

Even if Tah is not the youngest, he would add quality and experience to this CFC squad, and is a great opportunity on the market due to being a free agent next summer.

Chelsea notably got a good few years out of Thiago Silva when he joined on a free, even if some will have doubted the Brazilian at the time due to his age, and Tah is a lot younger than Silva was when he joined.

All in all, this looks like it has the potential to be a very smart deal for Chelsea, but one imagines we can’t rule out the likes of Man United yet either.

The Red Devils have both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof nearing the ends of their contracts, so new defensive additions would surely make sense for Ruben Amorim as he inherits a struggling side from Erik ten Hag, with Matthijs de Ligt not looking particularly impressive since joining in the summer.

 

other right-footed CBs I approve of and who are or might be available (and who are healthy, thus no Bremer, Scalvini )

    
Ronald Araujo    
Marquinhos  
Ousmane Diomande  
António Silva 
Mohamed Simakan   (also plays RB)
Cristhian Mosquera    
Wilfried Singo (also plays RB)
Jarell Quansah
Malick Thiaw
Martin Vitík    
Tomás Araújo 
Isak Hien
 

wild card

 Arouna Sangante

 Le Havre

Captain at only 21yo, turns 23yo this coming spring

pacey, strong, good size

Bayern, Manure, Pool, Inter, Dortmund, Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Juve, etc are scouting him

Edited Sunday at 11:05 by Vesper

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45 minutes ago, Vesper said:

I approve of this....................

 

Exclusive: Chelsea in active negotiations to beat Man Utd to transfer of world class Bundesliga star Jonathan Tah

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/11/17/jonathan-tah-transfer-Chelsea/

Chelsea are understood to be leading the race for the potential signing of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah after entering into active negotiations over a deal.

Tah is due to be out of contract with Leverkusen at the end of this season, and he’s technically free to start talking with clubs from abroad from January onwards, with Chelsea looking to beat their rivals to this deal, CaughtOffside have been told.

The Blues are making early efforts to try to move into a strong position for Tah, who is also attracting interest from other big names such as Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid.

The 28-year-old has been a world class performer for Leverkusen for some time now, and his departure would be a huge blow for the club, but it seems they’re struggling to convince him to stay.

Chelsea could do with strengthening in defence and CaughtOffside understands they’re making Tah one of their top targets, even if there will clearly be plenty of competition for his signature in the weeks and months ahead.

Tah is understood to be happy at Leverkusen, with no final decision made yet on his future, but with the Germany international keen to explore new opportunities in his career.

Is Jonathan Tah the signing Chelsea need?

Chelsea would do well to strengthen in defence in the near future after the relatively underwhelming form of players like Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile, and Tah looks like he could be an ideal option.

Even if Tah is not the youngest, he would add quality and experience to this CFC squad, and is a great opportunity on the market due to being a free agent next summer.

Chelsea notably got a good few years out of Thiago Silva when he joined on a free, even if some will have doubted the Brazilian at the time due to his age, and Tah is a lot younger than Silva was when he joined.

All in all, this looks like it has the potential to be a very smart deal for Chelsea, but one imagines we can’t rule out the likes of Man United yet either.

The Red Devils have both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof nearing the ends of their contracts, so new defensive additions would surely make sense for Ruben Amorim as he inherits a struggling side from Erik ten Hag, with Matthijs de Ligt not looking particularly impressive since joining in the summer.

 

other right-footed CBs I approve of and who are or might be available (and who are healthy, thus no Bremer, Scalvini )

    
Ronald Araujo    
Marquinhos  
Ousmane Diomande  
António Silva 
Mohamed Simakan   (also plays RB)
Cristhian Mosquera    
Wilfried Singo (also plays RB)
Jarell Quansah
Malick Thiaw
Martin Vitík    
Tomás Araújo 
Isak Hien
 

wild card

 Arouna Sangante

 Le Havre

Captain at only 20yo, turns 23yo this coming spring

pacey, strong, good size

Bayern, Manure, Pool, Inter, Dortmund, Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Juve, etc are scouting him

Looks older than his age imo. Also bald at '22'. I say stay clear 😄 

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4 minutes ago, Stats said:

Looks older than his age imo. Also bald at '22'. I say stay clear 😄 

he isnt bald

that bald pic is from years ago when he used to shave his head

here is another

 

here are pics from last season

now he has shaved it again

 

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18 hours ago, Vesper said:

Martin Ødegaard has become one of the world's best AMFs

I'm not criticising the player at all. His departure has worked out for him. My main criticism was Madrid's inability to give most young players a fair chance.

They are desperate for a creative midfielder, but Guler has spent more time on the bench than on the pitch thus far.

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Number one requirement for new CB should be high IQ, enough with physicality. We have plenty of those and all are shit. Silva was slow but better than all. Also we may upgrade backups but I think Fofana-Colwill have great potential to become among best pairings in the world. We will be patient with them. They probably need a couple years to reach that. Can't see them being replaced. 

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https://thedailybriefing.io/p/excl-talks-expected-as-arsenal-closely

Arsenal are carefully monitoring the situation of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, sources have informed the Daily Briefing.

Vlahovic has been a key player for Juve in recent times, but the Serie A giants are currently struggling to make progress with a new contract for the Serbia international, the Daily Briefing understands.

The 24-year-old and his representatives are now exploring other options, with Arsenal keeping an eye on how this saga develops as Mikel Arteta and co. remain keen to strengthen up front in the near future.

Alexander Isak is another name we’ve heard a lot about, while Arsenal are also understood to have looked at Viktor Gyokeres.

Vlahovic could be another tempting option, however, as he’s notably been targeted by the Gunners in the past, with their interest dating back to his time at Fiorentina.

New contacts are expected in the coming days, with Arsenal weighing up a January move for Vlahovic, even if nothing has been fully decided yet at either the player or the club’s end.

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is among the names Juventus have looked at as a possible replacement for Vlahovic up front.

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Manchester United Pushing to Sign €75m Forward in January

https://eplindex.com/123238/report-manchester-united-pushing-to-sign-e75m-forward-in-january.html

Manchester United’s Ambitious Move for Victor Osimhen

Manchester United’s hunt for an elite striker has taken an intriguing twist, as reports from Turkish outlet Fanatik suggest the Red Devils have submitted a swap deal offer for Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen. The Napoli forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, is catching the attention of top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, with Manchester United firmly in the race.

This potential transfer comes at a critical time for United under Ruben Amorim’s tenure, as the club looks to bolster its attacking options following a challenging start to the season. But is the move for Osimhen realistic, and how does it fit into the broader transfer strategies of Manchester United?

Osimhen’s Rise and Galatasaray Stint

Victor Osimhen has been a revelation this season for Galatasaray. With eight goals and four assists in just nine appearances, he has cemented himself as one of the most lethal forwards in European football. His performances have not only lifted Galatasaray’s attacking output but also increased speculation about his future.

In an interview with Nexus Sports, Osimhen addressed these rumours, saying:
“They are talking about January. I am here until the end of the season. I’ve seen a lot of the speculation linking me out of the club in January, I can state through me now I’m going to be here until the end of the season.”

This unequivocal statement indicates his loyalty to Galatasaray for now, but it hasn’t deterred clubs like Manchester United from preparing offers for his services next summer.

What United’s Swap Offer Reveals

Manchester United’s offer reportedly includes a player-plus-cash deal involving Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled since his summer move from Bologna. With just one goal to his name and no starts in United’s last five Premier League matches, Zirkzee appears to have fallen out of favour with Amorim. The inclusion of Zirkzee in the deal might be an attempt to offload a misfit while securing a more clinical striker.

Despite this, Napoli’s stance remains firm. Reports suggest that Osimhen will only leave on a permanent deal if his €75 million release clause is paid in full. This raises questions about United’s willingness to meet such a financial commitment, especially with other suitors like Arsenal and Chelsea circling.

Competitive Landscape for Osimhen

The battle for Osimhen’s signature is expected to be fierce. Arsenal and Chelsea have both expressed interest, with Arsenal looking to maintain their resurgence under Mikel Arteta and Chelsea aiming to rebuild under Mauricio Pochettino. Manchester United’s pursuit of Osimhen signals their intent to compete at the highest level, but it also highlights their need for a proven goalscorer.

With Ruben Amorim keen to bring in reinforcements, Victor Gyokeres of Sporting CP has also been linked. However, Gyokeres himself has poured cold water on immediate transfer rumours, saying:
“I remain happy at Sporting. Of course, it’s always fun to think about reuniting with Amorim, but right now I’m focused here.”

This leaves United with limited elite options, making the pursuit of Osimhen even more crucial.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

From a Manchester United fan’s perspective, the potential signing of Victor Osimhen could be transformative. The Nigerian forward possesses all the attributes United have been crying out for: pace, physicality, clinical finishing, and the ability to lead the line. His record at Galatasaray this season demonstrates his ability to adapt to different leagues, making him an ideal fit for the Premier League.

However, there are concerns about whether the club can outbid Arsenal and Chelsea, particularly if a bidding war ensues. United’s financial capabilities have been under scrutiny, especially after the heavy spending of recent transfer windows. Securing Osimhen might require sacrifices in other areas, but for a club of United’s stature, this investment could prove pivotal.

Fans would also hope that Osimhen’s arrival could unlock the full potential of their attacking unit. Players like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes have lacked a consistent focal point in the attack. Osimhen could be the missing piece to turn United from top-four contenders into genuine title challengers.

As the summer window looms, United supporters will be watching closely, hopeful that the club’s hierarchy can deliver a signing of this magnitude. With Ruben Amorim’s project taking shape, Osimhen represents not just a short-term fix but a cornerstone for United’s ambitions.

Edited Monday at 02:26 by Vesper

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19 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

Number one requirement for new CB should be high IQ, enough with physicality. We have plenty of those and all are shit. Silva was slow but better than all. Also we may upgrade backups but I think Fofana-Colwill have great potential to become among best pairings in the world. We will be patient with them. They probably need a couple years to reach that. Can't see them being replaced. 

Also skill on the ball -- can't be a top CB these days without both, IMO.

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Chelsea

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/151907283/Chelsea

• Despite multiple rumours in the media, Chelsea are not currently working on a deal to sign Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool. Enzo Maresca is perfectly happy with the keepers that the Blues currently have in their first-team squad.

• Sources: Chelsea encouraged by Mykhailo Mudryk progress.

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• “Paris Saint-Germain made an offer worth €250m for Lamine Yamal last summer,” Joan Laporta’s spokesman told Spanish TV. “Laporta didn’t even consider that, there’s no chance of selling Lamine.”

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Now I understand why people are linking us to him.

 

 

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The future of English football

https://www.scoutednotebook.com/i/151949621/the-future-of-english-football

On Tuesday, I had a little bit of free time to do something I love to do – watch youth football.

Belgium against England in the first round of UEFA U-19 EURO qualifiers was on the agenda, and there was a stream provided by the Bulgaria FA (they hosted the mini-tournament of qualifiers) that thankfully wasn’t quite as patchy as the Plovdiv pitch they were playing on.

Onto the standouts. The very obvious one was Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong. You couldn’t miss him and his giraffe-sized frame; he loomed over pretty much everyone on the pitch, literally head and shoulders above the rest.

The first half showcased why he’s already played senior minutes at club level – making his debut at the back-end of last season, before adding a couple more appearances in this – as he did a lot of impressive centre-back things.

His athleticism is perhaps the feature of his game. Despite being a gangly kind of tall, he covered ground with a smoothness that caught the eye immediately. His long legs were really useful to win the ball back, he can extend them into places few can, while he also had neat footwork and a spry agility in tighter situations. His height was a natural advantage in aerial duels, obviously, but the technique and timing of his contests were the factors that saw him win every long ball over Belgium’s similarly-sized centre-forward Kaye Furo.

Acheampong was a different level of talent to most on the pitch. You could see how his profile could scale up to the highest standard of senior football pretty easily. But he’s currently locked out at Chelsea, ostracised from the senior and U-21 teams until he commits his future to the club, with a number of domestic rivals and big-time European clubs circling.

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Another was Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal. He was the most ‘senior-ready’ player on the pitch by a significant margin, in my opinion. Everything about him – the compactness of athleticism, robustness of physicality, assuredness of decisions – set him apart at U-19 level.

He was playing as a left-back in this game, a role which he’s been earmarked for at Arsenal and now England. It’s a role that suits his skillset to a tee: he’s left-footed and a really mobile mover with solid one-v-one defending, acute talent as a line-splitting passer, and a trademark ability to carry the ball out of pressure, through contact and up the pitch. All of those traits were on show in Plovdiv.

What I particularly love about MLS is the way he uses his body. It’s an exceptional trait of his, and to be so skilled at it at his age is very rare – trust me, I watch a lot of youth football. He got the upper-hand in defensive situations time and time again by levering his body between ball and man, winning more or less every duel as a result. His ball security was taken up a notch by his propensity to feel for contact when taking a touch. Defenders struggled to contain him when he bumped through them with the ball at his feet. He made it all look easy.

Another point of difference that underlined the 18-year-old’s readiness for the higher levels was the way he grew into the game. While others faded, he got better. Belgium’s intensity waned, meaning he had more time (and freedom) to get on the ball, finding those angled passes more and more, while his dribbles started to eliminate two or three defenders, not just the one.

My takeaway from this game? I want to see more MLS in the Premier League. He would be a regular already in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, maybe even LaLiga and Serie A. The Premier League is different, but Lewis-Skelly is ready for more opportunities and responsibilities. 

Have England finally developed a Spanish-spec midfielder?

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And finally, a few words for Kiano Dyer. Every year the discourse inevitably rolls around to the ‘why can’t England develop midfielders like Spain?’ but they have a Spanish-spec midfielder in the Chelsea prospect.

The deepest of England’s midfield three, Dyer created that triangle with the centre-backs to help build play from the back. He’s of a smaller stature with a slight frame but makes up for it with a razor-sharp mobility. He flashes across five yards, cuts through pressure, and lasers into space. That flash-cut-laser style was characteristic of his passing too – he was great at spotting and executing little 10-yarders that fed team-mates inside Belgium’s block. They’re the sort of passes someone like Martín Zubimendi does.

He struggled to find a groove with his long-range distribution, overhitting switches to the left wing primarily, and was blindsided by Belgian pressure a couple of times, but that can happen. I’ve watched him before and those haven’t been particular issues. Everyone has an off day.

But Dyer is good with the potential to be really good. And really good in a different way to the English norm. The pathway at Chelsea is a precarious one with their compulsive buying disorder, so it remains to be see how he develops there, but he’ll find an alternative route as easily as he slips pressure.

And a final fun fact: Kiano is the son of Lloyd Dyer, the former Leicester City winger. I hope that makes you feel old.

Edited 13 hours ago by Vesper