Chelsea Transfers

[Fernando 6,585]

16 minutes ago, Marvin123 said:

Jacksons reps have been contacted by Manchester United

I'll say it here. I'm more then happy to see Jackson go over nkunku. 

If nkunku don't go I predict he will surprise us this season. We might see the nkunku we have all been waiting for. 

[Thor 2,690]

9 minutes ago, Fernando said:

I'll say it here. I'm more then happy to see Jackson go over nkunku. 

If nkunku don't go I predict he will surprise us this season. We might see the nkunku we have all been waiting for. 

Nkunku has been like playing with 10 men when he is on. Every now and then he has a moment, but aside from that - he is invisible. 

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27 minutes ago, Marvin123 said:

Jacksons reps have been contacted by Manchester United

where you read that?

[iceboy 1,017]

Just now, Mário César said:

where you read that?

Nizaar from BBC.

[Mário César 1,239]

https://www.astonvillanews.co.uk/2025/07/20/jackson-to-start-with-watkins-as-aston-villa-ready-60m-transfer-exclusive/

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10 hours ago, Pizy said:

Wonder how Klopp feels watching Liverpool finally spending like this after years and years of him being given a shoestring budget whilst trying to go toe to toe with free spending Pep and City for all those titles. He could’ve won 2-3 more PL titles if he had this sort of backing.

Hard to see how they don’t repeat as champions this season unless this is just too much change too fast. Crazy to win the league at a canter and then change half the starting XI like this.

Having made it to three CL finals and lost twice due to his available alternatives, I'm sure he's grinning while grimacing. For how long was Origi used as a backup CF?

Everything seemed to indicate that the owners wanted to cash in a while back to then end up making this outlay. It's difficult to imagine them not adding more trophies this season if they do obtain Isak as well.

9 hours ago, Thor said:

Depends on who you buy. 

I'm not as enamoured as some on here by Wirtz. And outside of that they have a squad that is growing older as far as their mainstay players. 

Wirtz is what Havertz was for us a few seasons ago. A potential WC player that would make any team better. If they somehow actually add Isak to the mix, they are addressing their major issues. Also, I don't think enough is being made of their GK signing from last year, Mamardashvili. Having a backup that can actually fill the void when Allison isn't available (becoming more of a regular thing) could help them massively was the worse to happen.

In regard to their key players, if Salah can reach even reach half of his tally from last season (hard to see given the providers they've added, but there's the AFCON) and VVD is solid again, this will be a non-issue.

1 hour ago, Laylabelle said:

And they've kept their main players as well. Think be theirs again next season

That's it. This sort of business would have been expected had Salah & VVD left. They immediately replaced TAA, had a goalkeeper lined up from last year, and have improved on areas they've been lacking. 

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they lost jota (rip), arnold and probably diaz

besides wirtz, IDK if they are really upgrade what they were last season

[Pizy 18,861]

1 minute ago, Mário César said:

they lost jota (rip), arnold and probably diaz

besides wirtz, IDK if they are really upgrade what they were last season

Think both fullbacks will be serious upgrades. Trent is capable of magical moments when attacking but is terrible defensively and Liverpool fans say he basically quit halfway through last season and had his head in Madrid. So if Frimpong can defend even a little bit I don’t think they miss him. And Kerkez should be a massive upgrade on the left side.

Ekitike is the big gamble for them out of all their signings. But with the other crazy good attackers he’s going to be surrounded by the pressure for him to put up big numbers isn’t going to be there. 

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Just now, Pizy said:

Think both fullbacks will be serious upgrades. Trent is capable of magical moments when attacking but is terrible defensively and Liverpool fans say he basically quit halfway through last season and had his head in Madrid. So if Frimpong can defend even a little bit I don’t think they miss him. And Kerkez should be a massive upgrade on the left side.

Ekitike is the big gamble for them out of all their signings. But with the other crazy good attackers he’s going to be surrounded by the pressure for him to put up big numbers isn’t going to be there. 

if they lose konate to Real, I think they will depend again of salah performance 

[mkh 572]

Chelsea are still showing an appreciation for Alejandro Garnacho.

(@FabrizioRomano)

[mkh 572]

Saudi Arabia side Neom SC are interested in signing Axel Disasi. 

Neom FC would like to recruit Ismaël Doukouré this summer. Direct talks are taking place directly with the BlueCo leaders for the France U21 international.

[L’Equipe]

[Pizy 18,861]

Just the thought that we could buy Garnacho when super technical ballers like Xavi Simons, Rodrygo, or Fofana are there to be had is sickening. Could  throw Eze in there too despite him being slightly older than what our club goes for these days.

I just don’t see this huge potential that some in our recruitment team clearly do in Garnacho. Doesn’t strike me as a player who will ever be more than okay. And if that’s the case we may as well have kept Madueke.

[Vesper 30,100]

5 hours ago, Mhsc said:

Um, he demanded to be a guaranteed starter

I never saw that.

Links please.

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• Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester United over a move for Marcus Rashford, who will join the club on loan with an option to buy at €35 million. (Sky Sports)

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Chelsea

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/168758145/Chelsea

• Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is a target for Atletico Madrid now. (Sky Germany)

• Chelsea are prepared to sell Raheem Sterling for a fee of just £20 million. (Sun)

• Chelsea defender Aaron Anselmino is expected to move to Strasbourg on loan. (Football London)

• Chelsea are considering a summer move for the Ajax defender Jorrel Hato. (Football London)

• Chelsea are interested in signing the RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, who will cost £68 million. (Football London)