Chelsea Transfers

[Superblue 6,372]

6 minutes ago, nyikolajevics said:

Where would we use Zinchenko? LWB? CM?

 

Especially strange if we get both him and Aké.

Exactly like you said, I think Tuchel would utilise his versatility. He could get regular game time at LWB as Chilwell can't play every game but also double's down as a centre midfielder, which presents an option in that area of the field this season if our main options there don't become available.

I personally like the look of Raum as a left wing back but I wouldn't be against Zinchenko. He's technically very strong. Defensively he can get caught out sometimes (notably in the Champions League final against us) but that's covered a lot more in a wing back role.

The problem is at least with Sterling he only has a year left on his deal. I think City will be less receptive to letting Ake and Zinchenko leave to us when there's still time on their deals.

[Vesper 30,115]

 

[Superblue 6,372]

4 minutes ago, Pizy said:

I’d assume as a rotation option behind Chilly. But in that case I’m not sure why he’d want to come here and be in the same role he’s at with City. He surely thinks it’s time for him to go somewhere and be a starter. He’d be in the bench just as often here as he was at City.

If City manage to sign Cucurella he'll go from squad rotation to likely backup.

[Mário César 1,249]

Cucurella maybe will not go to city

he as 4 years of contract and brighton demands huge money to sell him 

[Superblue 6,372]

2 minutes ago, Mário César said:

Cucurella maybe will not go to city

he as 4 years of contract and brighton demands huge money to sell him 

That will be the key. If City can't get Cucurella until next year, there's no way they sell Zinchenko this summer, it makes no sense to them for the upheaval.

This is part of the reason though why some people need to be patient in the transfer window. Lots of moving pieces, not just at Chelsea. It's like buying a house on a chain, sometimes the selling club will want a deal in place for a replacement first. 

This is probably one which would take longer to resolve if we wanted to pursue it.

[Mário César 1,249]

well, I read that even if city don't buy cucurella, they will upgrade left back position

zinchenko would be a great buy, I think

better than alonso

[Vesper 30,115]

11 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said:

If City manage to sign Cucurella he'll go from squad rotation to likely backup.

In 35 EPL games (he didn't join them until the 4th game due to the late transfer) he played the full 90 minutes every game except for the first game (82 minutes) and two others where he took a knock and came off after 64 minutes and 66 minutes

after the 12th game, he played every minute of every EPL game

that is not rotational, that is iron man level, like prime Azpi level

[Superblue 6,372]

1 minute ago, Vesper said:

In 35 EPL games (he didn't join them until the 4th game due to the late transfer) he played the full 90 minutes every game except for the first game (82 minutes) and two others where he took a knock and came off after 64 minutes and 66 minutes

after the 12th game, he played every minute of every EPL game

that is not rotational, that is iron man level, like prime Azpi level

Are you talking about Cucurella?

Because by 'he' I meant Zinchenko will likely go from a rotation option to backup at City if they sign Cucurella.

[Vesper 30,115]

8 minutes ago, Mário César said:

well, I read that even if city don't buy cucurella, they will upgrade left back position

zinchenko would be a great buy, I think

better than alonso

yes because Walker at RB is ageing (turns 33yo right at this coming season's end, he is still fast AF, but he is coming into the injury prone years), and Cancelo will go back to RB.

Walker only played 2,648 minutes all comps, in a season where Citeh played 58 games, 5,220 minutes, so Walker missed basically half the minutes

 

[Vesper 30,115]

5 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said:

Are you talking about Cucurella?

Because by 'he' I meant Zinchenko will likely go from a rotation option to backup at City if they sign Cucurella.

yes, Cucurella, I misunderstood what you meant

[Mário César 1,249]

they are dreaming about reece james

no way we will sell him to city 

200M€ and he can go to them eheh

[King Kante 1,643]

17 hours ago, Pizy said:

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.

If we got MDL and Skriniar that would be an immense pair of signings and would also explain the Richardlison links to me. In that TT wants to turn us back into a high physical team that beats everyone up. A little like the Jose teams. 

12 hours ago, Superblue_1986 said:

I'm not advocating Ake, but a lot of people felt the same way about Rudiger when he waltzed back into the team when Tuchel came in.

Christensen stepped up, Chalobah stepped up, a 37 year old Thiago Silva looked about 25 years old.

I trust Tuchel and the system he uses to bring the best out of the defence and whilst I think there are better options available I do think Ake's skillset is well suited to a back 3.

Ake is interesting in that I don't really rate him as a starting CB BUT I see the logic in him coming here, due to: 

1) He is an obtainable left footed CB with experience in the PL.

2) He can play DM, so there is an option to experiment with 433 with him here. 

3) He is a safe option to then rotate into a squad role later on if Colwill steps up and takes his chance at LCB (I want him to get a chance but I am not sold on him being thrown straight into the deep end.) 

4) He can play LB as well if we switch of a 4, so he could cover three positions if we move to a 4. CB, DM and LB. 

Like I said, not entirely sold on him but I do trust TT to get the best out of defensive players and I think he'll cover a lot of roles, even if he starts this season. To some extent I would view him as Dave's replacement. 

[King Kante 1,643]

8 minutes ago, Mário César said:

they are dreaming about reece james

no way we will sell him to city 

200M€ and he can go to them eheh

James shouldn't even be sold for €200m. 

[Mário César 1,249]

4 minutes ago, King Kante said:

James shouldn't even be sold for €200m. 

ofc

[Clockwork 1,794]

47 minutes ago, Pizy said:

I’d assume as a rotation option behind Chilly. But in that case I’m not sure why he’d want to come here and be in the same role he’s at with City. He surely thinks it’s time for him to go somewhere and be a starter. He’d be in the bench just as often here as he was at City.

Anyway, in regards to potentially signing both Sterling & Dembele, I just wonder how that would work with the formation we play. It leaves our player of the season Mason Mount the odd man out. That’s something we haven’t really thought about. And if we switch formations to a 4-3-3 to fit him into the team we screw up the CB situation. Playing in a back 3 has been the primary reason Silva has been so comfortable even at age 37/38.

What is there to screw up at the CB situation? It is going throw a major rebuild anyway; we lost Rudi and AC, Azpi is not good enough anymore, the fact we saw Sarr so much makes greatly question Tuchel ability and flexibility. The goal is the team, not prolonging a 38 year old CB.