Superblue 6,372 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, TheHulk said: I guess it's between Caicedo and Lavia.. I think Lavia has a lot more upside, I'd just like to see him continue the rest of this season at Southampton. If they go down I think he'd be half the cost of Caicedo. As much as its tempting to buy a midfielder in this window, I really don't want us to cock it up in a panic. If the right player isn't available until the summer, then we need to bide our time. Hopefully the move for Nkunku would suggest there is the start of a shift to that thinking in being prepared to wait for a main target. I am also interested to see what Kante we get back when he's fit. Feel that this surgery may have been something he's needed as a more long term fix. I don't expect him to be someone you can rely on game in game out but if we are going to agree a new contract with him and he can come back to full fitness and managed properly, he could still play a big role here and possibly changes the complexion a little bit of what we want the midfield makeup to be (i.e. I see Caicedo as probably the closest profile and alternative to him. If Kante does return, is Caicedo as needed and could we possibly look at alternative profiles in the midfield) dimmas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lluubbeenn 174 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 If Rice signs for Arsenal, they will not fall out of the top 4. You have city and probably united there. One spot left and whoever has the best midfield gets it. We need TWO starting midfielders - Rice and Enzo would be criminally good pivot. Disagree at your own peril! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,819 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Are RM fans really not liking Rudiger? bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: Are RM fans really not liking Rudiger? I didn't watch, but I think he had a poor game against Barca the other night. ZAPHOD2319 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: Are RM fans really not liking Rudiger? Tbf just a daft Chelsea twitter account probably making an accusation with no real substance. Plus they just got beat off Barca so emotions will be high. ZAPHOD2319 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,622 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said: Arsenal getting Rice. Bayern allegedly want Havertz. Oh happy days. i would not give up havertz yet. let give him comptetent attacking teammates first. he barely had those here Fernando and kexik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Out of curiosity, just say either this window or in the summer we buy a centre midfielder and replace Dave at right back but only then do one more move, what would everyone want? Let's assume Felix goes back in the summer but Nkunku joins. I think looking at the makeup of our squad it's either a striker or a goalkeeper. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfccrost 23 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Striker for sure, like Osimhen We have Slonina and Mendy and Kepa 🙄 Superblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegetable 830 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Superblue said: Out of curiosity, just say either this window or in the summer we buy a centre midfielder and replace Dave at right back but only then do one more move, what would everyone want? Let's assume Felix goes back in the summer but Nkunku joins. I think looking at the makeup of our squad it's either a striker or a goalkeeper. I think we need two CMs, one more of Kante characteristic and one to replace Fabregas (oh wait). With efficient midfield, I think Felix, Sterling and Havertz (and Mudryk?) can produce and if we won't go strikerless, there's still DDA and Broja on Books (and Rom)(and Nkuku?). Our GK should also do decent enough with solid defense - I feel they lack consistency more than skill. Kepa actually improved a lot of aspects of his play, just not quite decision-making and what is up with Mendy we will see. Edited January 16, 2023 by Vegetable Superblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,494 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Vegetable said: I think we need two CMs, one more of Kante characteristic and one to replace Fabregas (oh wait). With efficient midfield, I think Felix, Sterling and Havertz (and Mudryk?) can produce and if we won't go strikerless, there's still DDA and Broja on Books (and Rom)(and Nkuku?). Our GK should also do decent enough with solid defense - I feel they lack consistency more than skill. Kepa actually improved a lot of aspects of his play, just not quite decision-making and what is up with Mendy we will see. Think both CMs we sign need to be able to pass/play their way out of a press. The idea of a holding mid and a playmaking mid is very 2000s OhForAGreavsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,819 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Chelsea twitter can be brutal in the comments, but just like in the comments in this fan tweet, fans are really hoping the Arsen transfer goes through. Fernando and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,078 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 6 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: Are RM fans really not liking Rudiger? Well, if he's available on loan. 🙂 Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 The site is still alive in the age of apps, social media and phones, 2023. One might think that browser-based forums could go the way to BBS/IRC. Good to see people are still here. More in ASAP: CM, CF summer: Enzo? RB? out ASAP: Pulisic and some of our midfielders (eg. Jorginho). probably Khoulibaly too. probably Ziyech, but maybe Potter helps turn it around for him(?) Strike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,943 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 59 minutes ago, quickpassnmove said: The site is still alive in the age of apps, social media and phones, 2023. One might think that browser-based forums could go the way to BBS/IRC. Good to see people are still here. More in ASAP: CM, CF summer: Enzo? RB? out ASAP: Pulisic and some of our midfielders (eg. Jorginho). probably Khoulibaly too. probably Ziyech, but maybe Potter helps turn it around for him(?) They ain't getting rid of us that easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,448 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Has anyone noticed how we've agitated news outlets in the UK? Sky on youtube is constantly posting stuff about our spending, almost every other day. Just recently they posted a list of the top 5 spenders this season., and made sure to highlight Chelsea at number 1. No mention about the number of players we have out injured. But transfer fees? Oh yes. Mhsc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Blue Armour said: Has anyone noticed how we've agitated news outlets in the UK? Sky on youtube is constantly posting stuff about our spending, almost every other day. Just recently they posted a list of the top 5 spenders this season., and made sure to highlight Chelsea at number 1. No mention about the number of players we have out injured. But transfer fees? Oh yes. That's because, we are one of the most hated clubs in England. The press love anything negative they can post about us. Blue Armour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,482 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Newcastle interested in McTominay, watch us keep RLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmas 131 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 3 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said: Well, if he's available on loan. 🙂 Is there many people still believe rudiger actually a great defender? I'm not really certain actually Even with tuchel he ONLY play very well when he stick with 3 cb. How many times rudiger play in 4 at the back, and rudidger just become atrocious defender, almost as shaky as koulibally Without so much protection, and beside very composed defender ala thiago silva in 3 atb system, he isn't that reliable actually. Reddish-Blue and mkh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, dimmas said: Is there many people still believe rudiger actually a great defender? I'm not really certain actually Even with tuchel he ONLY play very well when he stick with 3 cb. How many times rudiger play in 4 at the back, and rudidger just become atrocious defender, almost as shaky as koulibally Without so much protection, and beside very composed defender ala thiago silva in 3 atb system, he isn't that reliable actually. The only thing I was really annoyed about is that we didn't get a fee (and messes up his replacement which should have been an immediate Colwill promotion). He's not quite current Kouli level yet but when he loses his pace and athletic qualities he'll probably be worse. dimmas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,510 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 10 hours ago, Superblue said: Out of curiosity, just say either this window or in the summer we buy a centre midfielder and replace Dave at right back but only then do one more move, what would everyone want? Let's assume Felix goes back in the summer but Nkunku joins. I think looking at the makeup of our squad it's either a striker or a goalkeeper. I don't think we'll be able to go after a striker until the Lukaku situation is resolved.... I wouldn't mind getting the Brentford keeper (if Mendy or Kepa decide to move on at the end of the season). Superblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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