Chelsea Transfers

[TheHulk 1,855]

Good news.

[TheHulk 1,855]

 

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

14 hours ago, Vesper said:

someone is hitting the crack pipe early this morning on the first day of March

madder than a March hare

Chelsea could sign four PSG stars to transform fortunes with 'mass exodus on cards'

Paris Saint-Germain are planning to clear out their squad in the summer transfer window - something that could be of interest to Chelsea.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1740594/Chelsea-transfer-news-PSG-mass-exodus-Neymar-Achraf-Hakimi-Nuno-Mendes

Chelsea could be one of several high-profile clubs set to profit from a potential fire-sale at Paris Saint-Germain this summer amid suggestions there could be a big summer clear-out on the cards at the Parc des Princes. Reports within the French media suggest the Ligue 1 champions may have to raise cash this summer with budget cuts and that could be music to the ears of several Premier League sides given some of the talent currently at PSG's disposal.

Express Sport analyses four players that could hypothetically be of interest to Chelsea this summer if PSG are indeed willing to cash-in on a number of their first team players.

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Donnarumma is perhaps the signing that would make the most sense from a Chelsea perspective.

The Blues are still enduring struggles between the posts with Kepa Arrizabalaga simply not up to scratch, despite the vast improvements he has made under Graham Potter since his appointment in September.

Kepa was once again criticised on Sunday as Chelsea fell to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham after the Spaniard flapped at a long-range strike from Oliver Skipp that went in off the crossbar.

Edouard Mendy is still yet to make his return from injury but long-term, there is a sense that neither goalkeeper is good enough for the level Chelsea desire.

Donnarumma was the best goalkeeper at Euro 2020 and although PSG are unlikely to be keen on losing the Italian, he is an option that must surely fall under consideration given that he is now among the best No 1s in world football.

Achraf Hakimi

Hakimi is a player that is of interest to Chelsea and the Blues have previously looked into the signing of the Moroccan, who seems more than content in Paris.

He would be a top-class rival for Reece James and would also represent a firm upgrade on seasoned veteran Cesar Azpilicueta.

Furthermore, his potential arrival would hypothetically give Potter or any other Blues boss the chance to shift James to a right-sided centre-back role.

It's a position where James has previously thrived for both Chelsea and England and Hakimi's arrival would immediately take the club's defence to a new level of quality.

Again, it's unclear whether PSG would entertain the sale of Hakimi who is an integral player but if he was up for grabs, this deal would make perfect sense for the Blues.

Nuno Mendes

Nuno Mendes would be a rather exciting acquisition for the Blues as he would represent a genuine upgrade on their current options at left-back.

Marc Cucurella has been booed in recent weeks by Chelsea supporters and Ben Chilwell just cannot seem to stay fit.

If Cucurella is to depart in the summer - something that is starting to look probable - signing Mendes would be smart business.

Mendes is now one of the best left-backs in world football and is only getting better at the young age of 20. He has not been with PSG long, however, which would raise questions about whether they would be prepared to sell or furthermore, the kind of price they would be looking for.

Neymar

It's a move that could divide opinion but there has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks that Chelsea could be in the hunt for Neymar.

The Brazilian is yet to test himself on English shores and Chelsea are one of the clubs that would represent a realistic avenue if he was keen to pursue a transfer to the Premier League.

Whether Chelsea need him right now is another question altogether but he would be the kind of superstar signing that Todd Boehly craves.

Neymar is one of the biggest names in world football and there would undoubtedly be financial rewards of bringing him to Stamford Bridge in terms of revenue but ultimately, in football terms, it would represent a massive gamble.

Chelsea do not need to be taking any more risks at this stage of their project, they need to be spending sensibly following their excessive £600million+ splurge.

 

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I do wonder if it was a fellow Chelsea fan who wrote this… but yeah Mendes and Hakimi going nowhere for certain. And even Donnarumma. Neymar less likely but too late now. Another transfer list with not one CF on it though….

[TheHulk 1,855]

He better be very good, absurd money for a kid.

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

2 hours ago, TheHulk said:

He better be very good, absurd money for a kid.

Would be the same as the Vini, Rodrygo and Endrick deals though that Madrid done for instance. Signed at 16 but cannot join up with the club to he’s 18.

Edited March 2, 2023 by OneMoSalah

[TheHulk 1,855]

Wonder if we could use Kovacic to try and get him.

Edited March 2, 2023 by TheHulk

[DDA 9,690]

2 hours ago, TheHulk said:

Wonder if we could use Kovacic to try and get him.

He should never have joined them in the first place even though In my opinion he is more suited to them than Halaand. 

We could be in with a shout if Agent Enzo gets in his ear.

[Pizy 18,368]

Julian Alvarez would be an incredible signing for us, tbf. But I can’t see any scenario in which City not only sell him, but sell him to us.

He just feels like another player in the long line of them at City who Pep doesn’t play as often early on but then turns into a pivotal, top class player later on. They’d be foolish to let him go.

[Vesper 28,795]

12 hours ago, TheHulk said:

He better be very good, absurd money for a kid.

called it 2 weeks ago

 

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[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

South American. 

Left footed. 

Likes to dribble. 

 

Yeah. Can see why we spent loads. 

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

13 hours ago, TheHulk said:

Wonder if we could use Kovacic to try and get him.

Letting Kovacic go in any shape or form would be a mistake in a department where we are clearly short of quality and also numbers after selling Jorginho to the point RLC still playing. 

Alvarez would be a good buy though but I’d imagine he will have options, particularly from clubs playing in European competition next season.

Also theres rumours that due to Barca & Real interest in him, he was offered and will sign a new deal at City until 2028 as he is “very happy” there.

So make of it what you will.

Edited March 2, 2023 by OneMoSalah

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

Alvarez staying at City knowing Haaland will undisputedly start and play the majority of matches is silly. 

Lad is a world cup winner with loads of potential. Deserves to be playing week in week out. 

[milka 3,346]

Chelsea are currently planning to prioritise a backup goalkeeper in the summer as Kepa Arrizabalaga is deemed to have performed sufficiently as the number 1. 

@AdrianJKajumba

 

[NikkiCFC 7,943]

Tbh to Kepa he was probably most consistent performer this season after Silva. 

[Mário César 975]

jesus christ we will not sell kepa?

ffs 

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On 02/03/2023 at 01:42, OneMoSalah said:

Would be the same as the Vini, Rodrygo and Endrick deals though that Madrid done for instance. Signed at 16 but cannot join up with the club to he’s 18.

Wonder whether it will be counted as loan till he turns 18?

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9 hours ago, Mário César said:

jesus christ we will not sell kepa?

ffs 

Who will buy? We are stuck with Kepa