Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 50 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: We got our money back for Morata tho. 5x profit for Ampadu. Rudiger and Giroud amazing buys. Emerson and Zappacosta just backups, still sold for solid money, did not do any damage here. Barkley had his moments and was cheep but overall did not accomplish anything here. Drinky and Bakayoko absolutely horrendous buys. So yeah, overall of 9 players just 2 left some mark here. Yes we did get our money back for Morata, but he was absolutely useless. We replaced Costa with Morata, which was a clear downgrade for a lot of money and was a huge influenc in our extremely decreased number of goals in the 17/18 season. Ampadu: another useless player, didnt strenghten the team at all Rüdiger was absolute shambles before Tuchel came. Remember that 99% of Chelseas fanbase wanted him being sold to Spurs before his Tuchel revival. His reception today is heavily influenced by his Tuchel performance, before that we was basically seen like Cucurella today Emerson was a backup, yes, but to who?? Fucking Alonso. And yes, Alonso scored a few goals but everyone knew how limited he was and that we kept him way too long. So instead of buying a LB that is actually better than Alonso we chose to just buy a mediocre backup. Not making the team any better Barkley: another player that didnt give the team anything Drinkwater Bakayoko as well Only Giroud was a useful player. We were champion in 2017, but the problems in the squad were visible, we heavily relied on Hazard. But we had a good foundation to become a dominant force in English football. But instead of actually strengthening the squad with quality buys, Marina and Emenalo in their hybris chose to just add backups and additions to the team. Only 1 player was actually useful and it was no surprise that we didnt get into top 4 in this year. It may have not been a financial disaster, but this transfer window was a turning point in Chelseas history. After this window we werent able to challenge for the title anymore. NikkiCFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 46 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: United close to Hojlund will go for Amrabat after. They look effective in deals. One by one but need 2 weeks to close the deal. What? United is after Hojlund for months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 27 minutes ago, lucio said: Could have signed lavia for around the combined price of Carney and Ugo who both look mid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,983 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 There's a graph that Youness has just show in his latest video of a comparison between Lavia and Ugo.... and they are identical. It's not all about graphs.. it's about how they perform consistently and handle the pressure of playing for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,369 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gundalf said: What? United is after Hojlund for months But they sent first offer 3 days ago and now Romano saying it's close. Before they were focused on other signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, DDA said: Started watching Onana clips to compare and bloody hell that lad is a baller. 18 minutes ago, lucio said: Yeh he’s fantastic. Should be in for him Yes I was saying the same in this thread in the last week but getting absolutely shouted down. I still maintain he and various others are very sensible partners for Enzo without us spending crazy money, so we do NOT need to let Brighton bend us over and should feel comfortable to walk away if they are talking stupid money. We already have a ridiculous mega star in Enzo in CM, we just need to unchain him - of course if we have unlimited money and no FFP, then whatever, just go and pay £100m for him and if he is a bust we go again, but it is possible we still need to buy CAM/winger hybrid (Kudus), alternative GK (?) and maybe CB (?), and we DO have financial / FFP limitations. This kid is a reasonably uninspiring solution to the same problem that Onana would solve so I am a bit disappointed, no way we get both as they're so similar but to be fair to our scouts they've done a cracking job on a fair few players so I'll wait to see him in preseason (assuming that's the plan, who can even say). I do not know Rennes or their style of football, perhaps in a our progressive/attacking system he'll unleash some stats that our scouts can see coming. Edited July 29, 2023 by Mhsc Fernando and lucio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: But they sent first offer 3 days ago and now Romano saying it's close. Before they were focused on other signing. But they were negotiating a lot. Just Atalanta arent as bitchy as Brighton 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, DDA said: There's a graph that Youness has just show in his latest video of a comparison between Lavia and Ugo.... and they are identical. It's not all about graphs.. it's about how they perform consistently and handle the pressure of playing for us. We dont know if even one of them could. Both are kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,527 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 16 minutes ago, DDA said: Started watching Onana clips to compare and bloody hell that lad is a baller. I have serious doubts about Onana. Physical beast but doesn't seem like the player for a team with majority possession most games. mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,369 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mhsc said: so I'll wait to see him in preseason (assuming that's the plan, who can even say). No chance. We play last game in 4 days on other continent and he is not even signed. Mhsc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Man is currently on an ANNUAL salary of €80,000. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Mhsc said: Man is currently on an ANNUAL salary of €80,000. Wow. We could easily double that 🤑😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,745 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mhsc said: Man is currently on an ANNUAL salary of €80,000. Wow. Wow, a footballer I'm making more money than. Telling the missus I make pro football money now. sydneyblue, James, Gundalf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,557 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mhsc said: Man is currently on an ANNUAL salary of €80,000. Wow. That's less than the arabs wanted to pay Mbappe to take a shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Klopp and Poch - brothers in pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, Duppy Conqueror said: That's less than the arabs wanted to pay Mbappe to take a shit Mbappe would be on 80.000 per hour. So that must be a long session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,557 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just now, Gundalf said: Mbappe would be on 80.000 per hour. So that must be a long session. Without Snails to munch on,he's bound to be abit bunged up. YorkshireBlue and Gundalf 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 We need someone to reassure us that Caicedo is still on 😭😭😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundalf 806 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 70m for someone who scored 9 goals in Serie A, on par with Tammy, less than 34 yo Arnautovic. Oh my god this striker market is rotten. Mhsc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,745 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gundalf said: 70m for someone who scored 9 goals in Serie A, on par with Tammy, less than 34 yo Arnautovic. Oh my god this striker market is rotten. People were sad we didn't get him instead of Jackson. Jackson looks great. More money =/ better value or player. Fernando and Mhsc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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