Chelsea Transfers

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14 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Mudryk has done more being out than he has done when playing

very true

[OneMoSalah 9,105]

3 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Veiga was sold because the board seen money

He never looked that brilliant either in any of the variety of positions he played anyway. Was he a LB? A CB? A 6? 

And whilst folk will say he’s doing well or is better than player X Y or Z, in all likelihood he’d of been just as much a bag of shite as the rest of them here. Thats just based off of our recruitment strategy & the success rate these sporting directors have had with 75% plus of their signings.

If we want to replace players like Tosin, Badiashile & see a huge improvement in the first 11 then the replacements need to be TOP TOP players who are lightyears ahead of them. Not more average/similar level of players - which is 100% what Veiga would’ve fallen under. Anyone saying otherwise is just lying to themselves.

Hato was apparently a good signing in the summer now everyone’s going on about Veiga & saying he should’ve been kept. And if we loan/sell Hato & sign another player of similar profile/level it will be the same again 100% 😂

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1 minute ago, OneMoSalah said:

He never looked that brilliant either in any of the variety of positions he played anyway. Was he a LB? A CB? A 6? 

And whilst folk will say he’s doing well or is better than player X Y or Z, in all likelihood he’d of been just as much a bag of shite as the rest of them here. Thats just based off of our recruitment strategy & the success rate these sporting directors have had with 75% plus of their signings.

If we want to replace players like Tosin, Badiashile & see a huge improvement in the first 11 then the replacements need to be TOP TOP players who are lightyears ahead of them. Not more average/similar level of players - which is 100% what Veiga would’ve fallen under. Anyone saying otherwise is just lying to themselves.

Hato was apparently a good signing in the summer now everyone’s going on about Veiga & saying he should’ve been kept. And if we loan/sell Hato & sign another player of similar profile/level it will be the same again 100% 😂

I feel this is a mischaracterisation of my stances.

I said at the time it was a bad sale (of Veiga). I am a 'lead-from-the front person, I look at things at project in a future-forward manner, both shorter AND longer term.

I also never said that Veiga was the type of player we should buy as a nailed-on starter.

I simply think he is better than most of our CURRENT options. And as a CB, not a 'fill-in-a-hole' Swiss Army knife type.

I have posted voluminously as to the great players we should buy (and should have bought), actual mainstay, nailed-on WC starter types.

[OneMoSalah 9,105]

4 hours ago, Vesper said:

I feel this is a mischaracterisation of my stances.

I said at the time it was a bad sale (of Veiga). I am a 'lead-from-the front person, I look at things at project in a future-forward manner, both shorter AND longer term.

I also never said that Veiga was the type of player we should buy as a nailed-on starter.

I simply think he is better than most of our CURRENT options. And as a CB, not a 'fill-in-a-hole' Swiss Army knife type.

I have posted voluminously as to the great players we should buy (and should have bought), actual mainstay, nailed-on WC starter types.

Not specifically.

His name was mentioned in another thread by other members also. It is 100% a case of ex player doing well elsewhere vs our players (mostly of a similar quality) in the same position are struggling.

I don’t think Veiga would be the answer or a real improvement on any of our defenders. Hato also has the same flexibility in terms of positions he can play so his versatility, if it was ever an argument/consideration for some, isn’t something we don’t have either. He is probably on a similar level and has a similar ceiling - which unfortunately isn’t what we need - to the likes of what we’ve already gotten.

I agree with some of the CBs you’ve listed as they are top quality, which is what we need. I have been waiting to see if this ownership group are serious enough to go out and buy top top players. For instance we needed a GK & CB, Donnarumma & Guehi were available for less than what it would’ve cost us to sign Garnacho & Giitens this summer. Yet they weren’t serious enough.
 

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5 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

Not specifically.

His name was mentioned in another thread by other members also. It is 100% a case of ex player doing well elsewhere vs our players (mostly of a similar quality) in the same position are struggling.

I don’t think Veiga would be the answer or a real improvement on any of our defenders. Hato also has the same flexibility in terms of positions he can play so his versatility, if it was ever an argument/consideration for some, isn’t something we don’t have either. He is probably on a similar level and has a similar ceiling - which unfortunately isn’t what we need - to the likes of what we’ve already gotten.

I agree with some of the CBs you’ve listed as they are top quality, which is what we need. I have been waiting to see if this ownership group are serious enough to go out and buy top top players. For instance we needed a GK & CB, Donnarumma & Guehi were available for less than what it would’ve cost us to sign Garnacho & Giitens this summer. Yet they weren’t serious enough.
 

Donnarumma's salary plus signing bonus demands were insane

It was always a no-go

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[mkh 760]

🔵BlueCo apparently close to signing David Mimbang (17) from EFBC! 🇨🇲

More than just securing a top midfield talent for the future, this would also be a brilliant step for RC Strassbourg in strengthening their relationship with one of the best academies in Cameroon, ahead of Lille who signed Carlos Baleba from them in 2022.

(@alfredfrank)

After Muhammad Zongo (16), the next African talent lands at BlueCo in Strasbourg, with more to follow!

BlueCo is currently buying up half of Africa.

Edited December 10, 2025 by mkh

[mkh 760]

Milan will try to reach an agreement with Chelsea target Mike Maignan over his contract renewal in the coming weeks.

(@DiMarzio)

[mkh 760]

BlueCo could face a battle to keep Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior! He is reportedly on the radar of Fulham and other Premier League clubs.

(@alex_crook)

[DDA 10,244]

3 hours ago, Vytis33 said:

 

Go fuck yourselves BlueCo

 

We dont need any more kids you fucking clows. 
 

Epstein FC

[mkh 760]

🗯More Kids News:💣

FC Chelsea have taken a new step in the pursuit of 17-year-old Grêmio defender Luis Eduardo.

Chelsea signals official offer for Luís Eduardo, star defender in the U-17 World Cup, with values potentially exceeding €10 million with bonuses in the contract.

(@fabioHDG)

👀Enzo Fernandez has changed his agency.

He has joined the agency “The Elegant Game”, managed by Javier Pastore and Matías Toranzo. 

(@edu17burgos)

Edited December 10, 2025 by mkh

[Special Juan 28,775]

We need experience over anything right now, adding to it.....quality and experience 

 

[Mário César 1,483]

6 hours ago, Vesper said:

 

nice nice

another kid. exactly what we need. I truly believe that we are in the right path and ready to win everything 😄

Edited December 10, 2025 by Mário César

[mkh 760]

Anselmino is off injured in the 76th minute, it was his second start of the week today.

Anselmino seems to be Lavia center back!!!!!!🤬

Edited December 10, 2025 by mkh

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Just In: Liverpool agree personal terms with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo

https://thedailybriefing.io/p/liverpool-agree-terms-antoine-semenyo-january-transfer

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window.

That is according to the latest from Indy Kaila, who shared this exclusively with CaughtOffside.

The Reds have matched Manchester City’s offer, who too have agreed terms with the 25-year-old attacker.

The decision now comes down to the player’s preference.

According to Indy’s sources, Semenyo can leave Bournemouth for £65m, but that clause expires before the 10th of January and is no longer valid for the rest of the month.

There is another clause which makes him available for £5m less but that doesn’t become active until the summer transfer window.

It is not just Man City and Liverpool. Tottenham are also said to be ready to trigger his release clause and can financial match the terms offered by their Premier League rivals.

Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Semenyo leaning toward Liverpool

With potentially three to four clubs ready to pounce Semenyo, the ultimate decision would come down to the player himself.

It has been reported that the player prefers a move to Liverpool over other clubs.

As per Indy, the player is yet to make a decision on his preferred destination and will not rush into a decision.

If the Reds are willing to match the financial offer of others, there is no reason why they can not land Semenyo in January.

Salah’s future could play a massive role in his decision as well. As things stands, the club and Salah have had a falling out which could lead to the Egyptian star being sold to Saudi in the January transfer window.

This would give Semenyo an opportunity to slot straight into his position and make an immediate impact.

Which clubs he ends up choosing remains to be seen but one thing looks certain, Semenyo is not going to be at Bouremouth come January.

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Indy Kaila…

 

[OneMoSalah 9,105]

57 minutes ago, DDA said:

Indy Kaila…

 

Both City & Liverpool been heavily linked for probably a year now though.

Would be a great signing for either club. Given our track record, there is no chance we will enter the race given he is; 1) a very good player & 2) over 21 years old.

Shame because he would be a instant starter but we spunked £100m on Gittens & Garnacho.

Edited December 11, 2025 by OneMoSalah

[OneMoSalah 9,105]

18 hours ago, Vesper said:

Donnarumma's salary plus signing bonus demands were insane

It was always a no-go

Won’t compete or win trophies penny pinching though - been saying it for seasons now. Everyone at the club seems to think that we’re going to find top quality players we need aged 23 & under on moderately low wages. Guaranteed that’ll never happen.

Would paying his salary & bonus demands really have been that bad either? He’s reportedly on 250k per week, that isn’t outrageous for a player of his quality in this day & age. Given his pedigree on top of the fact he has been earning £10m+ a year for the best part of nearly 10 seasons since his Milan days - would anyone really have expected him to be asking for a small contract? Previous regime would’ve paid it no questions asked.

Regardless, even if we had offered, no player who has the chance to pick from us or City, is coming here at the moment - but we should’ve been pushing a deal given his availability, quality and playing position ticked all the boxes. Or a competent sporting department would’ve been.

Look how immense he was for PSG last season & plenty of big moments for City so far. Not to mention big international performances over the years. Would’ve been worth every penny & more. 

Edited December 11, 2025 by OneMoSalah

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2 hours ago, DDA said:

Indy Kaila…

 

That source has changed a lot, from utter bollocks to pretty reliable. Rumour is some true insider bought the original poster out.