Reddish-Blue 2,505 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 8 hours ago, Superblue said: I just don't see a situation where Ivan Toney doesn't get a long ban for his betting infringements. Given the numbers in circulation that he has been charged with, I'd be assuming there could be a 6 - 12 month suspension for him and no one is going to go near him currently when he has that hanging over him. I genuinely think if Chelsea can clear the decks somewhat early in the window, we'll make a play firstly for Harry Kane over every other striker target. Not saying we'll get him and I think it's unlikely at best, but his options I think will be limited and could well end up being only ourselves and United as realistic suitors, and if United don't sort their ownership position out sharply, they may not be prepared to make a move. United are the easy choice for him from a rivalry standpoint, but I think the club has to explore the option first and whether the pull of Poch can do anything. It's easy to say Levy won't sell to us, but if we're the only club willing to put a strong offer on the table and he's not prepared to sign a new contract, there is no way he is letting a £80-100m star player walk on a free 12 months later. When we're talking strikers who might potentially be on the market in the summer, he is the best by a country mile and it would be foolish to not at least explore that option before considering any others. Even if we bid that amount for Kane, there's no way Levy accepts. Feel like his position at Spurs would be untenable if he agreed to sell Kane to a local rival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Fight to stay there Raphinha, Fight!!! bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LAM09 7,052 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 2 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said: Yet he still started against Arsenal and put in a 0 performance while Fofana is lost at sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegetable 830 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Wait, wasn't like 96% of this board absolutely crazy about best footballer ever we absolutely had to get Raphinia like 2 transfer windows ago? 😂 Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,176 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, Vegetable said: Wait, wasn't like 96% of this board absolutely crazy about best footballer ever we absolutely had to get Raphinia like 2 transfer windows ago? 😂 for a left-footed winger I said Moussa Diaby mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 whats happening 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 would be stupid to let him go. Doubly stupid to a domestic rival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, lucio said: would be stupid to let him go. Doubly stupid to a domestic rival 29, there are signs of slowdown and I don't think he was ever essential. It is like the Kante decision in summer 2021. I think its a good idea to sell and rebuild bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Strike said: 29, there are signs of slowdown and I don't think he was ever essential. It is like the Kante decision in summer 2021. I think its a good idea to sell and rebuild Hopefully to Bayern then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,704 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Strike said: 29, there are signs of slowdown and I don't think he was ever essential. It is like the Kante decision in summer 2021. I think its a good idea to sell and rebuild Kante has been immense since coming back. I know a lot have been so-so on whether he goes or stays, but he is still world class. The man is a football genius. Sometimes I don't care about better to go, he is Chelsea through and through and I'd love to see him stay and finish his career here - or at least up until the bit he hasn't got anything left to give. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, lucio said: would be stupid to let him go. Doubly stupid to a domestic rival To be honest, he is one of the players who dissapointed me the most during this season. Only Azpi and Kante have been at the club for longer than him and Kepa, who both joined during the 2018 summer. I was expecting him to be more of a leader, someone to inspire those around him. Yet, when things went bad, it felt like he joined the "just wait for the summer so we can GTFO" gang. He always seems ready to give it all for his national team, while injuries are recurrent at the club. Kind of weird. Of course Kovacic is a fantastic player, when he is up for it. But it seems like he's never been up for it with Chelsea, since the second part of last season. Even last summer there were rumours that he doesn't want to be here anymore. Get some good money on him and good luck. We cannot keep players just because we are scared of them potentially succeeding somewhere else. If he comes good at City or whatever, good for him. But if or when that happens, remember the poor effort and attitude that he's shown in Chelsea colours, during the past year. Edited May 11, 2023 by Cosmin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Strike said: I just hope the board will accept an offer from abroad even if its a lower fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Dujon headed to Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,938 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Many of the Chelsea fan channels are reporting Mane to Chelsea is very close!! What the... bigbluewillie and Hamilton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,818 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, DDA said: Many of the Chelsea fan channels are reporting Mane to Chelsea is very close!! What the... When Tuchel does not want a pressing machine on the team.... we better read the tea leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) I would love Mane if he still had something in the tank but he's absolutely finished at the top level. Even as early as 20/21 some Liverpool fans I know were comparing his decline to Alexis Sanchez. Edited May 11, 2023 by Tomo bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,052 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 51 minutes ago, DDA said: Many of the Chelsea fan channels are reporting Mane to Chelsea is very close!! What the... I really hope not. We need to stay well clear of players that are on the decline. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,382 Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Let's be real, its a nothing rumor. It makes zero sense for a magnitude of reasons and I can say with almost 90% certainty this rumor is pure 'putting two and two together'. Poch next Chelsea Manager? Poch wants certain players? Mane used to play under Poch? Mane having Bayern uncertainty? I know, let's create a Mane to Chelsea rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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