Pizy 18,996 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 I get the vibe that Hato will probably be done tomorrow and Xavi by the end of the week. Here’s hoping! Would be awesome to have all of our incoming business done well before the deadline. Strike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,539 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 1 minute ago, Pizy said: I get the vibe that Hato will probably be done tomorrow and Xavi by the end of the week. Here’s hoping! Would be awesome to have all of our incoming business done well before the deadline. Can't remember the last time this has happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,194 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 It's looking more and more promising for both Hato and Simons now, sounds like it's more of when and not if Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,510 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,343 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Lets go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mkh 627 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 A meeting will be held this week to formalize Gianluigi Donnarumma's departure. Paris Saint-Germain will not stand in his way and has opened the door to negotiations with foreign clubs. 🔵 Chelsea FC and Galatasaray are among the most interested parties. (@SachaTavolieri) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,510 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Pepic95 and Blue Armour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,510 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Tottenham wants to buy Rodrygo's shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,312 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 5 hours ago, Special Juan said: Ornstein reporting deal for Hato very close, personal terms are done Chelsea closing in on Jorrel Hato deal https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6512846/2025/07/28/jorrel-hato-Chelsea-transfer/ By David Ornstein July 28, 2025 Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax. An agreement between the clubs has yet to be reached but is nearing, with a compromise expected in the coming days on a price worth more than €40million (£34.8m; $46.7m). Personal terms are already in place for the 19-year-old Netherlands international defender. Chelsea opened discussions with Ajax over a move for Hato earlier this month. Arsenal had previously identified Hato as a defensive target in January 2024, before he signed a new five-year contract with Ajax last summer. What You Should Read Next Meet Jorrel Hato, the Ajax teenager tracked by Arsenal: ‘I want to achieve big things’ From last September: The Netherlands defender is trying to return his club to the top of the Eredivisie, attracting big-club attention along the way Hato, who has made 111 first-team appearances for Ajax and has captained the side, featured primarily as a left-back in 2024-25 but also played as a centre-back. Capped six times at senior international level by the Netherlands, he joined Ajax’s academy in 2018 from Sparta Rotterdam and has been a fixture in the first team since making his debut in January 2023. Chelsea have already signed Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens this summer, alongside the arrivals of players on pre-existing agreements including Estevao, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Noni Madueke and Djordje Petrovic are among the players to have left Stamford Bridge permanently this month. Hato a top defensive prospect Analysis by Andy Jones and Mark Carey Hato is one of the hottest defensive prospects in Europe, having played regularly for Ajax for the last two seasons. Graduating from the Ajax academy, he is technically gifted and confident in possession. He is used to being in a ball-dominant side and he is not afraid to be adventurous with the ball at his feet both through dribbling or using his passing range. For context, only PSV Eindhoven’s Richy Ledezma posted a better pass completion rate than Hato’s 89 per cent among Eredivisie full-backs last season. At such a young age, he is still growing into his body and that will only benefit him defensively, an area he is good in but has room to improve — he is a solid one-on-one defender, reads the game well but does not dominate aerially. David Ornstein joined The Athletic in October 2019 after 12 years as a sports journalist and correspondent at the BBC. In the role of Football Correspondent, he is responsible for producing exclusive and original stories and interviews, offering unique insight and analysis. He works across video, audio and the written word. Follow David on Twitter @David_Ornstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou 198 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 whats happening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,312 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 4 hours ago, Strike said: English clubs need the Saudi league since there's not a lot of clubs in Europe that can afford important EPL players. Bayern seems to be the only one left. Real Madrid, PSG, Atletico Madrid (to a point) and eventually, when they unfuck themselves, Barca again as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,312 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 3 hours ago, mkh said: Newcastle have already made preliminary contact on Nicolas Jackson but Chelsea are quoting teams an astronomical £80m. Sources believe Newcastle’s valuation is closer to £65m, reports (@MsiDouglas) split the difference £72.5m and bye bye Nico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,312 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 2 hours ago, mkh said: Raheem Sterling is on Napoli's list of alternative winger targets, according to Sky in Italy. that is the perfect place to dump him EXCEPT for the Saudis mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,713 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 21 minutes ago, TheHulk said: Tottenham wants to buy Rodrygo's shoes. Someone posted few years ago what a blow for Malick Fofana to end up at Everton after being linked to Liverpool and us. Well this is much more of a tranwreck, from Real Madrid to Spurs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,539 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 1 hour ago, mkh said: A meeting will be held this week to formalize Gianluigi Donnarumma's departure. Paris Saint-Germain will not stand in his way and has opened the door to negotiations with foreign clubs. 🔵 Chelsea FC and Galatasaray are among the most interested parties. (@SachaTavolieri) PSG quietly happy to move him on I think Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 627 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Breaking News Newcastle United are preparing a €73m offer for Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško (22), according to Foot Mercato. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 627 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Chelsea retain an interest in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and the arrival of Simons will not necessarily close the door on a potential deal for the Argentine. (@Matt_Law_DT) Fernando, Vesper and bigbluewillie 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,312 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 4 hours ago, Special Juan said: Get Donnarumma only GKers I would accept (and who are even remotely available) in order of valuation atm Diogo Costa Gianluigi Donnarumma Gregor Kobel (not convinced on his on the ball play and distribution passing) Lucas Chevalier (soon going to PSG, arrrrrfffff) Mike Maignan (turned 30yo 4 weeks ago, perfect age to be a 'bridge to Penders' GKer) Guillaume Restes (very close to the same age as Penders though, he is only 4 and a half months older) Zion Suzuki (23yo in 3 weeks) and 3 older 'bridge' (to Penders) keepers Ederson 32yo in 2 weeks (salary will be a huge issue though) Jan Oblak 32yo Emiliano Martinez (Sir Jim Ratcliffe Blocks Ruben Amorim’s Emiliano Martinez Transfer Request) 32yo, 33yo in around a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalblue 4 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 1 hour ago, Vesper said: split the difference £72.5m and bye bye Nico Never going to get that sum for Jackson, maybe 60m at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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