Chelsea Transfers

[laura90 556]

So this "building  house from the roof "" approach from the previous regime I hated, is part of the new regime DNA I see. I am deeply disappointed and shocked and sad with this signing. Just like I said for Felix the other day, it wont make us climb up on the table without functional central midfield. 

We are stockpiling attackers we are not able to sell, and getting only has beens and injury prones in that midfield. It's sad really. At least I hope when he comes to Stamford Bridge tomorrow, he will be hearing " We will stay up" instead "We are going down" chants despite this absurd transfer policy that is bringing us further down with each passing window/ day.

 

[JDY 1,290]

[Gazzetta] Inter and Milan Skriniar are moving apart. It is becoming increasingly likely for the defender to LEAVE the club at the end of June 2023 for free

@Vesper

[Thor 2,690]

Mudryk is a great talent. 

He actually drives the ball at players and makes them defend. Same with Nkunku and we saw it with Felix as well. We need a mindset shift, and having players like this come in - set the precedent - will also then filter to the guys who won't be starting. 

I honestly really like the crop of guys we will have upfront for next season (assuming Felix comes as well) - Nkunku, Mudryk, Fofana, Felix, etc. These guys are all lightning quick, but the biggest thing is, they aren't frail. Dynamic players. 

Our biggest issue is still CM and RB. I like the mixture of Hall, Cucu and Chillwell on the left. I think it will be fine and players will find their feet there. 

CMs, RB and a CB for next season - and we're set to compete for top 3-4 again and build towards title contention. 

[Superblue 6,372]

Does anyone think if we were to move for Felix permanently at the end of the season, Atletico would be receptive to a player or two packaged in?

 

[Laylabelle 9,534]

1 hour ago, Gundalf said:

Instant regret 🤣

Oh lordy poor bloke..

[Bumtrubbler 6]

within reason. any attacking players we sign will be a step up from what we have. 

pulisic ziyek Hudson adoi havertz etc are not premier league players. May look good for their country but not 1 is up to the Premier league. 

only my opinion 🤷‍♂️

[NikkiCFC 8,287]

8 minutes ago, Superblue said:

Does anyone think if we were to move for Felix permanently at the end of the season, Atletico would be receptive to a player or two packaged in?

 

They do have a history of taking our deadwood. And now it seems Simeone is staying so there are definitely some interesting players for him. Especially in attack. Currently they have only 3 forwards in the squad. Morata, Griezmann and Correa. And Simeone usually plays with 2 so they are short. 

[NikkiCFC 8,287]

I would like us to establish philosophy like Bayern. Formation and system wise. Always playing on the front foot, you feel like they can score 3 goals in like 15 mins. 

[Superblue 6,372]

10 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

They do have a history of taking our deadwood. And now it seems Simeone is staying so there are definitely some interesting players for him. Especially in attack. Currently they have only 3 forwards in the squad. Morata, Griezmann and Correa. And Simeone usually plays with 2 so they are short. 

The dream in all honesty would be to lumber them with Lukaku if that could maybe shave Felix price down.

But in reality, I wonder whether they'd be interested in swapping Havertz and Felix and what sort of price differential each team would have on that. 

[chelsea_4_eva 1,181]

39 minutes ago, Superblue said:

The dream in all honesty would be to lumber them with Lukaku if that could maybe shave Felix price down.

But in reality, I wonder whether they'd be interested in swapping Havertz and Felix and what sort of price differential each team would have on that. 

I would even go as far as giving them Lukaku AND Auba for Felix.

[Vesper 30,099]

1 hour ago, Superblue said:

Does anyone think if we were to move for Felix permanently at the end of the season, Atletico would be receptive to a player or two packaged in?

 

hard to say

which players?

surely most of these will be gone soon, many this summer (hopefully) and for sure in summer 2024

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025
Edouard Mendy - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025
Marcus Bettinelli - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2023
Kalidou Koulibaly - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2026  (wtf were we thinking, 4 years at £295K PW, ffs)
César Azpilicueta - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024 
Jorginho - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2023 unless we renew
N'Golo Kanté  - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2023 unless we renew
Denis Zakaria - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2023 (option to buy)
Mateo Kovacic - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024 (he will be 30yo then, do we renew?)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek  - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024
Conor Gallagher - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025
Mason Mount - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024 unless we renew (if his contract situ goes all pear shaped, then he needs to be sold before he walks on a free in 2024)
Kai Havertz  - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025
Hakim Ziyech - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025
Christian Pulisic - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024 
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang -  Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024

Loanees

Ethan Ampadu -  Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024
Abdul-Rahman Baba  - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024  (insane he is still on our books for for this and another season, he came here in 2015 ffs)
Romelu Lukaku - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2026
Malang Sarr  - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025
Callum Hudson-Odoi  - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024 unless we renew
Ian Maatsen - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024 unless we renew
Dujon Sterling - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2023
Tino Anjorin - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2025 (another lost season after bad ankle injury, surgery)
Tiémoué Bakayoko - Out of Contract Jun 30, 2024  smdh

Edited January 15, 2023 by Vesper

[Vesper 30,099]

2 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

So unless we sell we wont be buying anyone else likely unless their u21s

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

Without ever having watched Mudryk play, it feels a bit scary to spend that much on a guy who played so little pro football, at the age of 22.

Hoping my fears are put to shame, but feels a bit... Scary.

 

 

[Vesper 30,099]

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[NikkiCFC 8,287]

Rival fans calling us for paying this much is quite ironic considering Ukrainian side put this price as they said with Antony and Grealish transfers in mind.