Chelsea Transfers

[Pizy 18,897]

It would be pretty hilarious to see two of the most physical and aggressive CB’s around in de Ligt and Skriniar beat the hell out of opposition attackers. 

In terms of their playing styles they’re tailor made for the PL. But they are also both kind of slow and lumbering.

[ZAPHOD2319 4,814]

10 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Pay off with the caveat of a NDA attached probably

It these reporters have merit, it is looking like Boehly wanted to know what went wrong with spending £97m on a player that did not want to be at the club. He seems to be backing Tuchel. 

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,380]

Like many of us said, it was a sackable offense. 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,814]

There seems to be a pattern developing that Tuchel’s input was not being taken serious. Tuchel wants De Ligt and Marina wanted to finish her deal to acquire Kounde. It seems that in every instance that there is a major difference, Boehly is backing Tuchel and showing people the door, or allowing them to leave immediately that want to challenge Tuchel’s idea of what the team should be. I hope the players are aware of this.

[Fulham Broadway 17,311]

10 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

It these reporters have merit, it is looking like Boehly wanted to know what went wrong with spending £97m on a player that did not want to be at the club. He seems to be backing Tuchel. 

 

Which is good, if true. I can see the logic behind a clear out - many of us were gutted when the Tinkerman was sacked - only to be replaced by Mourinho who was fantastic those first few years.

We do need more staff though, we did our best business with Frank Arnesen on the payroll.

The only problem I have with Goal is that they have been at the forefront of BS transfer stories for decades. Their motto should be 'we make up any shit to get noticed'.

[Strike 7,489]

28 minutes ago, jandomi10 said:

Breaking : Chelsea have joined in the race for Skriniar, they previously asked for information but now there is a will to deepen the discussion. ( @DiMarzio )

Di Marzio seems to break more stories than Fabrizio. He broke the news of De Ligt interest too

[ZAPHOD2319 4,814]

1 minute ago, Hermione said:

Ah shit, was getting my hopes up for De Ligt looks like were already moving to someone else in case this doesn't happen, doubt we get both.

We are buying two. I think, and hope, De Ligt goes through.

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33 minutes ago, jandomi10 said:

Breaking : Chelsea have joined in the race for Skriniar, they previously asked for information but now there is a will to deepen the discussion. ( @DiMarzio )

Inter, Chelsea back in pressure on Skriniar

https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/skriniar-Chelsea-calciomercato-news

 

Milan Skriniar is one of the most popular defenders on the European market. Paris Saint-Germain has been working for Inter for some time, trying to convince the Nerazzurri to give up. Now, however, there is competition. 

 

 

In fact, on the defender there is Chelsea: the English have expressed interest in the Slovak. The Blues had already asked for information on Skriniar during the negotiations for the Lukaku deal, now there is the will to deepen the discussion.

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1 hour ago, Artandur said:

That wasn't The Athletic saying that, but a rando city correspondent on a podcast. Nevertheless seems likely to happen

It's here now

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2 minutes ago, Vesper said:

 

I hope Inter rejected because they don't want Draxler. Otherwise the finances are too steep 

[Artandur 939]

3 minutes ago, Strike said:

It's here now

"It is understood that both parties are willing to finalise a deal and while no bid has been made yet, it is expected imminently. Personal terms are still to be agreed."

Just saying The Athletic didn't ever say its a done deal. Still seems like its happening. Just hope it happens fast and we can move on to other targets.

[Pizy 18,897]

Preparing Offer FC

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13 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Preparing Offer FC

Have Approached FC

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Raheem Sterling: Chelsea approach Manchester City over possible signing

https://theathletic.com/news/raheem-sterling-Chelsea-manchester-city-transfer/jDdXjQpQFD4p/

Chelsea have approached Manchester City over the possible signing of England winger Raheem Sterling, The Athletic understands.

The Athletic reported in June that Chelsea were growing in confidence that they could complete a deal for a player available for a cut-price fee this summer because he only has one year left to run on his contract.

Sterling is thought to have spoken to Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel about what life is like at the club, and one source believes the only stumbling block to a deal being completed is the size of the fee.

It is understood that both parties are willing to finalise a deal and while no bid has been made yet, it is expected imminently. Personal terms are still to be agreed.

In Sterling’s seven years at City, he has scored 131 goals in 339 appearances for the reigning Premier League champions.

He joined City from Liverpool for an initial £44 million in July 2015 and has gone on to win four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three League Cups.

Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez's arrivals, plus the form of the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez, has meant there will be fierce competition for places in Pep Guardiola’s starting XI next season.

City’s first game of the 2022-23 season will be against West Ham United at the London Stadium on August 7.

[MoroccanBlue 5,380]

Any truth that he was a Chelsea fan growing up?

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39 days until the EPL season kicks off

[Superblue 6,372]

25 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Any truth that he was a Chelsea fan growing up?

No idea but he grew up in London and was only round the corner in QPR's academy so it's very possible.

[Fulham Broadway 17,311]

Sterling was a Man Utd fan

[robsblubot 3,595]

Yes, I understand he's a bit polarizing (understatement), and can be predictable at times, as someone else pointed out here. In the end of the day tho, Sterling is a good player and one who would certainly add quality to any team in the PL.

I just don't see his characteristics as something we lack; quite the opposite actually, I think we have an overabundance of players of his style and position.
 

Lukaku's situ is hard to read. It could be the club trying to make him lower his wages, so we pay less during the loan. The club might think it's not worthwhile to pay a high percentage of his wages when he's playing elsewhere, so let's "see" how much Lukaku really wants to join Inter.