Chelsea Transfers

[mkh 759]

Chelsea are still discussing whether another forward is needed. Hugo Ekitike is one potential target. Whether they move may now depend on whether Nicolas Jackson departs.

(via@JacobsBen)

[Mário César 1,483]

neto had bad numbers at wolves but he did fine with us in his first season

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Most ppl will have seen plenty of Joao Pedro so I would say the overall fan reaction and sentiment is sound in this case. A good, versatile footballer but not a great goalscorer. The thing is we have plenty of these players already. So clearly the ambition by the Bord sis not to sign a ready made wc striker to compete for titles. The frustration over this is understandable but let’s now this is established let’s take a step back and see the signing in isolation.
 

For me has had always been one to watch since he came into the league spearheading an awful Watford side. back then his ability to hold onto the ball and link up play was already impressive even at age 20. he was usually the only player in the opposition half most of the time Often, after Watford had aimlessly launched the ball upfield he shielded it for a good 20 seconds till support arrived. None of our players quite has this ability; we produce a lot of turnovers whenever we get into the final third, I expect this to decrease with him. I would have preferred a proper, experienced goalscorer ofc but what Pedro brings to the table can be valuable too. 

Now from the economic side, 50m+ for a homegrown, PL proven Brazil international  sounds fair enough but remember he was already most of that when Brighton signed him for half in 2023 while the board wasted money on mudryk, Joao Felix, Kellyman etc who were nowhere near the same level 

Edited June 29, 2025 by Magic Lamps

[TheHulk 2,647]

Get rid of this fucker.

[mkh 759]

Jackson & Nkunku⛱️👀

Edited June 29, 2025 by mkh

[Mário César 1,483]

6 minutes ago, mkh said:

Jackson & Nkunku⛱️👀

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[Mário César 1,483]

8 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

Get rid of this fucker.

yeah He needs to go and I think newcastle will try to buy him

[mkh 759]

EXCL: Liverpool are now in direct discussions with Marc Guehi. The move is set to accelerate after Jarell Quansah officially leaves. Guehi only wants Liverpool move.

(via@DaveOCKOP)

Chelsea have a 20% sell-on clause for Marc Guehi.

 

Edited June 29, 2025 by mkh

[Blue Armour 4,721]

I dislike the fact that we're seemingly putting all our eggs in the Wesley Fofana basket., for defence.

Even when he's fit and in form, there are question marks about whether he can go onto become a world-beater like Carvalho.

Then there's the bigger question mark about how his fitness will be after so many injuries. With Reece James, you know there's an intelligent, WC player in there. So whenever he comes back, you know he can deliver.

Not sure I can say the same with Fofana. And what happens if he's out again? Badiashile again? Tosin?

[TheHulk 2,647]

3 minutes ago, mkh said:

EXCL: Liverpool are now in direct discussions with Marc Guehi. The move is set to accelerate after Jarell Quansah officially leaves. Guehi only wants Liverpool move.

(via@DaveOCKOP)

Chelsea have a 20% sell-on clause for Marc Guehi.

 

Use the money and get Silva.

[Mário César 1,483]

Just now, TheHulk said:

Use the money and get Silva.

silva is shit 

[TheHulk 2,647]

Just now, Blue Armour said:

I dislike the fact that we're seemingly putting all our eggs in the Wesley Fofana basket., for defence.

Even when he's fit and in form, there are question marks about whether he can go onto become a world-beater like Carvalho.

Then there's the bigger question mark about how his fitness will be after so many injuries. With Reece James, you know there's an intelligent, WC player in there. So whenever he comes back, you know he can deliver.

Not sure I can say the same with Fofana. And what happens if he's out again? Badiashile again? Tosin?

Fofana, Disasi, Badiashile and one of Chalobah/Tosin all should be sold without a second thought. Silva, Anselmino, Colwill, Chalobah/Tosin and Sar more than enough. Get Hato as Cucurella back up and sell Gusto.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Btw if Liverpool sign guehi we should be all over konate. He would be ideal as defence leader next to Colwill. Massively experienced and still only 26. 

[mkh 759]

Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku are not longer central in Enzo Maresca’s Plans and could leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

(via@NicoSchira)

Edited June 29, 2025 by mkh

[mkh 759]

Besiktas reach verbal agreement to sign Tammy Abraham on permanent deal from AS Roma, here we go!

Transfer fee around €20m. Abraham has accepted the destination. Time for paperwork between clubs.

(Fabrizio Romano)

 

NEOM SC are close to finalising a deal to sign Nice keeper Marcin Bulka.

(Ben Jacobs)

[Stats 7,227]

4 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Btw if Liverpool sign guehi we should be all over konate. He would be ideal as defence leader next to Colwill. Massively experienced and still only 26. 

Konate will not join us. Why would he move from Liverpool to us to be perfectly honest apart from being in London? If he does move he will go Real.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Just now, Stats said:

Konate will not join us. Why would he move from Liverpool to us to be perfectly honest apart from being in London? If he does move he will go Real.

He is running down his contract at Liverpool atm so he might very well leave. Here he has the chance to be the leader of a young team at real he would be one among many. I am not saying it’s likely but we should try. 

[Stats 7,227]

Just now, Magic Lamps said:

He is running down his contract at Liverpool atm so he might very well leave. Here he has the chance to be the leader of a young team at real he would be one among many. I am not saying it’s likely but we should try. 

Yep, but he has the same intentions as TAA. He would anger Liverpool fans by leaving on a free in any case but to another rival, he will be hated more than TAA. Not a chance he is considering us.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,584]

Pedro should mean the end of the Jackson project. I'd say it's 50/50 if Guiu will depart on loan or stay tho.if Pedro was an out and out CF then he would be loaned out.

Having 3 confident infront of goal options is nice tho.been a while.

[Vesper 31,105]

2 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Is he as good as the other Pedro we had ?

no

not even close

Pedro Rodríguez is one of the greatest wingers of the past 20 years

26 major trophies, including multiple leagues (La Liga and EPL) won, multiple Champions Leagues won, multiple World Club championships, plus a FIFA World Cup and also a UEFA European Championship with Spain

761 club games, 303 topflight club goals produced (192 goals + 111 assists)

plus 28 (17 +11) more produced in 65 caps for Spain

331 total goals produced in 826 topflight games for club and country

look at his stats as a 37yo: