Chelsea Transfers

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5 hours ago, milka said:

 

hard pass

[bigbluewillie 1,805]

On 04/09/2021 at 11:22, Jap Si. said:

Yes no one knows better how good player is and if they are worth big contract than random guy on internet. 🤣 Yes 21 year old wanted by one of the best teams in Europe in Munich according to you is destined for Crystal Palace surely forum not big enough for your wisdom why aren't you coaching Chelsea or England's yooth teams ?😂

Have you just come on here to critisise members?

And not only that the well respected members.

'Cos that is all i've seen from you since you joined.

I'd advise you to get involved in football matters and not what you're up to.

Either that or go elsewhere.

Edited September 7, 2021 by bigbluewillie

[DH1988 1,193]

15 hours ago, milka said:

 

[Jap Si. 50]

2 hours ago, bigbluewillie said:

Have you just come on here to critisise members?

And not only that the well respected members.

'Cos that is all i've seen from you since you joined.

I'd advise you to get involved in football matters and not what you're up to.

Either that or go elsewhere.

Sorry I won't comment on members Big Willie.

[bigbluewillie 1,805]

and the monicker is bigbluewillie

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Chelsea keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham

https://www.Chelsea-news.co/2021/09/Chelsea-keeping-tabs-on-jude-bellingham/

Chelsea signed a new midfielder on transfer deadline day this summer, but that doesn’t stop the stories of potential new targets coming up.

Saul Niguez joined the European Champions on loan in a dramatic day that saw him join right at the last minute.

Depending on circumstances though, Chelsea may well soon be on the hunt for another midfielder, with much of the talk being Declan Rice of West Ham.

However, as Eurosport report, Chelsea are still in for Rice but they’re also looking at England international and Dortmund youngster, Jude Bellingham, who they put ahead of Aurelien Tchouameni in terms of priority at Chelsea right now.

All three are mentioned as potential Chelsea transfer targets for next summer, but of course this will very much be dependent on the futures of current option, Saul Niguez, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, and N’Golo Kante.

A centre back will probably be more of a pressing priority for Chelsea before another midfielder.

 

[OhForAGreavsie 5,773]

12 hours ago, Vesper said:

Chelsea keeping tabs on Jude Bellingham

https://www.Chelsea-news.co/2021/09/Chelsea-keeping-tabs-on-jude-bellingham/

Chelsea signed a new midfielder on transfer deadline day this summer, but that doesn’t stop the stories of potential new targets coming up.

Saul Niguez joined the European Champions on loan in a dramatic day that saw him join right at the last minute.

Depending on circumstances though, Chelsea may well soon be on the hunt for another midfielder, with much of the talk being Declan Rice of West Ham.

However, as Eurosport report, Chelsea are still in for Rice but they’re also looking at England international and Dortmund youngster, Jude Bellingham, who they put ahead of Aurelien Tchouameni in terms of priority at Chelsea right now.

All three are mentioned as potential Chelsea transfer targets for next summer, but of course this will very much be dependent on the futures of current option, Saul Niguez, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, and N’Golo Kante.

A centre back will probably be more of a pressing priority for Chelsea before another midfielder.

 

Surely the only clubs not monitoring Jude Bellingham are the ones who know they can't afford him.

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Man Utd may have clear run to sign Declan Rice after Chelsea look at alternatives

https://londonfootballnews.co.uk/Chelsea/man-utd-may-have-clear-run-to-sign-declan-rice-after-Chelsea-look-at-alternatives/

Chelsea are being linked with Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni – prompting speculation that Declan Rice could end up at Manchester United.

West Ham star Rice has been linked with both Chelsea and United during successive transfer windows, but no bid has come in from either club.

There continues to be speculation over the England international’s future, with Chelsea regularly touted as favourites to eventually prise him away from the Hammers.

But The Athletic have reported that the Blues are now showing a strong interest in youngster Tchouameni, who at 21 is already approaching 100 appearances in the French top flight.

Chelsea scouts are said to have been impressed by him and regard him as a potential transfer target for next summer.

That has prompted the Mirror to declare that United “could find themselves with a clear run” when it comes to Rice as
Chelsea “consider transfer alternatives”.

West Ham have made it clear they want to keep Rice, who was on Chelsea’s books before joining the east London club as a teenager.

He has three years remaining on his contract, although reports claim he has rejected offers of an extension and is keen to leave the door open to a move.

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Chelsea joined by Serie A giants in the race to sign 21-year-old French starlet

https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2021/09/08/Chelsea-aurelien-tchouameni-cfc-transfer-news-juventus/

Transfer News: Chelsea joined by Juventus in the race to sign Aurelien Tchouameni

According to Calciomercato (h/t football.london), Chelsea have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as Juventus prepare to hijack the deal. 

The West London club have keen on signing a central midfielder and were also tipped to complete a move for Tchouameni before the end of the transfer window as Monaco crashed their hopes of competing in the UEFA Champions League this year. 

However, the Blues did end up signing Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of this season. While that was the case, the Stamford Bridge outfit are now said to be plotting a potential move for Tchouameni next summer to bolster their midfield options.

Although Niguez is a brilliant addition, there is no certainty on whether the Blues will make that a permanent move. Moreover, two of their current midfield options, namely N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, will be 30 at the end of this year. 

While Billy Gilmour, who has gone out on loan to Norwich this season, is a viable youth prospect in the centre of the park next year, Tchouameni would certainly bring down the average of the midfield and also future-proof that area to a considerable extent.

The Frenchman was named Ligue 1’s Young Player of the Year last season. And thus, it is understandable as to why the London club are interested in securing his services.

However, they will now face competition from Italian heavyweights Juventus for the 21-year-old’s signature as the Old Lady also look to add to their existing midfield line-up, according to Calciomercato (h/t football.london).

This would be a blow for the Blues, who would have been hoping to sign the midfielder without any competition next summer. Regardless, Tchouameni might have the final say regarding his preferred destination for next season.

[Pizy 17,860]

Pretty difficult to even think about midfield targets for next summer when we haven’t even seen Saul yet.

 

[Jype 6,398]

1 hour ago, Pizy said:

Pretty difficult to even think about midfield targets for next summer when we haven’t even seen Saul yet.

Yep. If the buy option for Saul is triggered I don't see much of a need to get any new midfielders next year, unless some of Kante/Jorginho/Kovacic are moved on for some reason. And in any case there's also the likes of Gilmour (and Gallagher) to consider as well.

If Saul turns out to be disappointing and won't be signed permanently at the end of the loan then it's a whole new scenario but guess we'll know more about that in 6 months or so.

[MoroccanBlue 5,194]

At this rate Gilmour will need another loan. 

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Lol at the fucking Brit shit press

inventing so many 'troubles' and  'controversies' out of whole cloth

 

if you listen to them

Werner is 3/4ers of the way out the door, likely in January and on his way to Bayern

and Zouma's 'massive' £100-115k or so per week (they always say he WANTED 125k but is getting lower) is tearing West ham dressing apart as he is now the highest paid played. Uh, hello, Rice refuses to renew and look at the rest of the team. Most were nobodies until last year.

and Saul is already miserable about playing time!!!

what a fucking joke

Edited September 9, 2021 by Vesper

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Kessie on a free next summer is intriguing

 

Chelsea may be about to sign perfect new N'Golo Kante partner as 'sensational offer' made

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1488285/Chelsea-transfer-news-N-Golo-Kante-Franck-Kessie-Jorginho-AC-Milan-Premier-League

 

he is in my mix of DMF/CMF's who are acceptable (of course Saul is also in this)

Nicolò Barella 
Jude Bellingham
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Youri Tielemans
Declan Rice    
Franck Kessié    
Youri Tielemans  
Sergej Milinković-Savić
Rúben Neves   
Houssem Aouar    
Carlos Soler    
Boubacar Kamara   
Ryan Gravenberch    
Bruno Guimarães

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3 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Kessie on a free next summer is intriguing

 

Chelsea may be about to sign perfect new N'Golo Kante partner as 'sensational offer' made

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1488285/Chelsea-transfer-news-N-Golo-Kante-Franck-Kessie-Jorginho-AC-Milan-Premier-League

 

he is in my mix of DMF/CMF's who are acceptable (of course Saul is also in this)

Nicolò Barella 
Jude Bellingham
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Youri Tielemans
Declan Rice    
Franck Kessié    
Youri Tielemans  
Sergej Milinković-Savić
Rúben Neves   
Houssem Aouar    
Carlos Soler    
Boubacar Kamara   
Ryan Gravenberch    
Bruno Guimarães

and also we have a TONNE of CMF's and DMF's already, some with tricky situations 

N'Golo Kanté    
Jorginho    
Mateo Kovacic    
Saúl Ñíguez   
Mason Mount (AMF and winger too)
Conor Gallagher
Billy Gilmour

plus

Trevoh Chalobah (more of a CB but he can play DMF)

SELL/Release ALL of the following

Tiémoué Bakayoko 
Danny Drinkwater 
Ross Barkley
Ruben Loftus-Cheek    
Lewis Baker
 

[Milan 17,835]

WTF Ruben Neves is just 24 ?? 😄

Diego Costa vibes

Edited September 9, 2021 by Milan

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15 minutes ago, Milan said:

WTF Ruben Neves is just 24 ?? 😄

Diego Costa vibes

yes, he doesn't turn 25 for another half a year

this is his 5th season at Wolves, he joined them a little less than 4 months after turning 20 years old

he is likely leaving next summer I wager

he only had 2 less league goals than Willian did in the last 4 seasons

and he is a DMF, lolol

Edited September 9, 2021 by Vesper

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Chelsea to leverage ‘fury’ to low-ball Sevilla in January

https://www.football365.com/news/Chelsea-to-leverage-fury-to-low-ball-sevilla-in-january

Chelsea are set to return for Jules Kounde in January, but are not prepared to increase the €50m offer they made for the centre-back this summer.

The Blues offered a swap deal with Sevilla which would have seen Kurt Zouma move in the opposite direction.

But, as director Monchi explained, the bid failed to meet the La Liga side’s “criteria”.

Monchi said: “The only written, formal offer from Chelsea came last Wednesday, around 5pm.

“We weren’t satisfied with the offer, and it was linked to Chelsea selling a player. It was a decent fee but it didn’t meet our criteria.

“We haven’t spoken with Chelsea since Friday night. We all decided that it was best Jules didn’t travel to Elche. It’s normal for players to be affected by news of any kind. Last year he had the interest from City and now Chelsea this year.

“Kounde’s clause never went up to €90million. It has always been €80m.”

Zouma instead moved to West Ham, but despite receiving £25m for his transfer, Chelsea refused to increase their bid for Kounde.

The deadline passed, Chelsea were left without a centre-back replacement, and Kounde was reportedly ‘furious’.

The 22-year-old was said to be ignoring phonecalls from Monchi and manager Julen Lopetegui having agreed personal terms over a move to Stamford Bridge.

ESPN now claim that Chelsea will return for Kounde in January, but will once again offer €50m, with Sevilla under more pressure to sell their asset, who remains keen on a move to play under Thomas Tuchel.

It remains to be seen how Kounde – who is on international duty with France – will react to the situation upon his return to his club, but Chelsea will hope that having made his feelings at the failed transfer clear, Monchi will be open to negotiation over his £68million release clause.

Gary Neville claims the Blues have been left a bit “light” due to their failure to land Kounde, but still have the squad to “challenge on all fronts” this season.

He said: “You could argue that Chelsea may be a bit light at the back, but what they do have is a system of playing with those two players sat in front of that back three that makes them solid. So what Thomas Tuchel has done since he’s come in is maybe recognise that they can’t be a back four.

“If you were looking at them as a pair of centre-backs you wouldn’t be sure about them winning the league, but with the three they have at the back, and sometimes it becomes a five with the two protecting in front, Chelsea are more than comfortable.

“They’ve got a system of playing that protects the individuals from potentially being isolated and that now, with the confidence and the belief they have when you win a Champions League like they did last season and with the business they have done in the transfer window, they are going to be very difficult to stop.”