Chelsea Transfers

[Artandur 938]

8 minutes ago, DDA said:

Getting abit tired of it all now. 

Not one promising attacker linked.

That's very worrying to me.

who do you suggest?

[Pizy 17,867]

7 minutes ago, DDA said:

Getting abit tired of it all now. 

Not one promising attacker linked.

That's very worrying to me.

The market for top attackers is as bad as it’s ever been. The options seem to be signing someone old and past their best like Auba, signing someone who simp,y isn’t that good but could be a stopgap like Memphis, or you take a punt on someone from a smaller club and hope for the best.

Feels like at this point we should take someone cheap who we can move on next summer if they don’t work.

[Superblue 6,333]

17 minutes ago, DDA said:

Getting abit tired of it all now. 

Not one promising attacker linked.

That's very worrying to me.

The problem is genuinely what is out there?

I feel that anything currently on the market is going to be a roll of a dice deal in the hope that they're more successful than the current crop we have at the club. We finally look like we're starting to move out players who shouldn't be here and the last thing we want to do is add more of that ilk.

I think Sterling will be a big player for us. He senses opportunities that our current crop don't, and attacks the pockets of space. He's also capable of carrying the ball and drawing fouls or creating space for others which we've not had since Hazard and to a degree, Willian.

I also liked Broja when he came on. He's raw and there was one occasion where he beat the man out wide and first time could have put the ball in the box as Sterling was in there (so his decision making needs a bit of work) but elements of his game give me Diego Costa vibes. He's really filled out in the last 12 months and looks like he can really handle himself now, and is deceptively quick and willing to press. I have a feeling that if Havertz struggles early on this season, Broja could end up taking his spot and making it his own this season.

I'm not saying Broja is definitely the long term solution as he still has a lot of developing to do, but given the attackers we've been linked to like Depay, Auba, Sesko, etc, my preference is to give Broja the chance this season and see what he can do.

[maxlev 45]

I do not support paying very high amount on Fofana. Does it mean there aren't top quality centerbacks we can get without breaking the bank?

I do not feel transfer fee dictates how a player might perform for the team. Lots of good defenders of Fofana quality but with far cheaper transfer value. I do even think we need FDJ. Not the sort of creative midfielder we need. 

[milka 3,308]

 

[YorkshireBlue 2,852]

1 hour ago, Jype said:

Either that or his GF has told him she'll dump his ass if they have to move away from Barcelona. Those really are the only explanations that make any sense. 😂

edit: @ZAPHOD2319 beat me to it.

If that's the case she's down the fucking Road and lock the door on the way out! Lmao if any relationship is based on do what I want or I'll dump u then fucking dump them!!! Lol

[OhForAGreavsie 5,776]

1 hour ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

The only thing that remotely makes sense is his girlfriend completely owns him. He wouldn't be the first footballer.

He wouldn't be the first man of any profession. 😀

[OhForAGreavsie 5,776]

1 hour ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

It does not sound like this transfer is going to conclude quickly.

 

Time to walk away now.

[Pizy 17,867]

5 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Time to walk away now.

Why? We need him. Unless you want to see Azpi playing CB for the whole season?

[Magic Lamps 11,473]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Why? We need him. Unless you want to see Azpi playing CB for the whole season?

The market for cbs is still decent. We can find alternatives. Also Trev, RJ and K2 can play rcb as well. It is not Fofana or bust 

[milka 3,308]

😂😄 more than a club

[Pizy 17,867]

14 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

The market for cbs is still decent. We can find alternatives. Also Trev, RJ and K2 can play rcb as well. It is not Fofana or bust 

If we have to rely on Trev or RJ to start a lot of games this season then we’re not making a serious step forward. 

We have to stop this “such and such player can play this position if necessary” mentality. This isn’t how a big club should operate. “Azpi can play this position, Reece James can play that position.” Yes, they can, but not as well as Fofana can.

[Clockwork 1,770]

8 minutes ago, Pizy said:

If we have to rely on Trev or RJ to start a lot of games this season then we’re not making a serious step forward. 

We have to stop this “such and such player can play this position if necessary” mentality. This isn’t how a big club should operate. “Azpi can play this position, Reece James can play that position.” Yes, they can, but not as well as Fofana can.

wouldn’t Cucurella more likely to play CB if Chillwill stay healthy?

[DDA 9,570]

How many times do we have to post the same shit about De Jong? 

We know he doesn't want to leave and we know if he does, he will chose us over United. 

 

[LAM09 6,574]

53 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Why? We need him. Unless you want to see Azpi playing CB for the whole season?

We're overpaying and on course to set a bad precedent going forward. 

Cucurella was bad enough IMO.

[Pizy 17,867]

11 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

We're overpaying and on course to set a bad precedent going forward. 

Cucurella was bad enough IMO.

True that we’re overpaying but I don’t agree about it setting a bad precedent. The precedent has already been set by multiple PL clubs. If you want a player from a fellow PL club and they 1) have multiple years left on their deals and 2) their current clubs don’t actually want to sell them, you’re going to have to pay mega money.

 

[Tomo 21,685]

28 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

We're overpaying and on course to set a bad precedent going forward. 

Cucurella was bad enough IMO.

We paid £50m for Torres yet in the 18 months after got Hazard and Mata for marginally more combined. We got Kovacic for the same price as Bakayoko.

Circumstances dictate pricetag, not prior transfers.

Edited August 8, 2022 by Tomo

[LAM09 6,574]

18 minutes ago, Pizy said:

True that we’re overpaying but I don’t agree about it setting a bad precedent. The precedent has already been set by multiple PL clubs. If you want a player from a fellow PL club and they 1) have multiple years left on their deals and 2) their current clubs don’t actually want to sell them, you’re going to have to pay mega money.

 

You don't have to bow down to others' demands while there's talent overseas. If we seriously put down a £85m bid for Fofana, we should be directing that amount to Leipzig & probably have a deal wrapped up. 

We signed Cucurella for more than £60 million and could spend up to £85 million on Fofana. What are West Ham going to say if we go after Rice next summer, £150m?

When the likes of City and PSG are turning down deals for high prices, it tells you a lot. There's a big difference between value & plain stupidity.   

4 minutes ago, Tomo said:

We paid £50m for Torres yet in the 18 months after got Hazard and Mata for marginally more combined. We got Kovacic for the same price as Bakayoko.

Circumstances dictate pricetag, not prior transfers.

Talking about deals almost a decade ago is irrelevant.  

Also, the second comparison is incorrect - Tiemoué Bakayoko - Transfer history | Transfermarkt (£36m)

Mateo Kovacic - Transfer history | Transfermarkt (£40.50m)

Edited August 8, 2022 by LAM09