Chelsea Transfers

[Superblue 6,372]

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)

[lluubbeenn 171]

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! 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,801]

Are RM fans really not liking Rudiger?

 

[Superblue 6,372]

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.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

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.

[whats happening 1,612]

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

[Superblue 6,372]

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.

[cfccrost 23]

Striker for sure, like Osimhen

We have Slonina and Mendy and Kepa 🙄

[Vegetable 830]

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

[Strike 7,474]

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

[ZAPHOD2319 4,801]

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.

 

 

[OhForAGreavsie 6,057]

6 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

Are RM fans really not liking Rudiger?

 

Well, if he's available on loan. 🙂

[quickpassnmove 924]

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(?)

[DDA 9,924]

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.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

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.