Chelsea Transfers

[bluesman2610 1,418]

2 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

I don't see any other option. Todd is not someone to buy an experienced player as stop gap and Nkunku if fit is our only genuine experienced option who can playas CF provided he is not perma wrecked with his injuries now.

Surely that has to be sartire. Not even Boehly is stupid enough to buy Evan ferguson for 120m. Then again, we think would think that our 100m+ guys like Enzo and Caicedo are obvious flops and we massively overpaid but I doubt Boehly sees it this way. His knowledge of football is far too limited to really ascertain what a good performance is. He just looks at the numbers - Enzo and Caicedo start almost every game - and thinks "tick, great transfer". Rinse and repeat till the whole squad is loaded with overpriced 22 y.o. trash.

Tbf Bayern are smart enough to not grant him every wish so they only loaned Dier. Actually for managers like TT it might be smart in general to not ever buy any players they request and try to get loans like this one.

Just buy Mbappe then while we are at it. We all know it's rather hell freezing over.

It was more tongue in cheek - go after a young player like Davies when he finally seems ready to leave Bayern.

[Mário César 1,282]

I like oshimen but I have some doubts about him tbh

[NikkiCFC 8,336]

3 minutes ago, Mário César said:

I like oshimen but I have some doubts about him tbh

He can easily be another Belotti. Just look at the list of players who scored more goals than him in Seria A this season. Stay away especially for that price. 

[whats happening 1,621]

ye get benzema now on a loan.

[bluesman2610 1,418]

Seems arsenal are heavily linked to the forward I recommend earlier today. I’d really like to know what our scouting department is actually doing. They think this is the 90s when you go to Brazil and could find world beating Brazilian players that would take your team to the next level. 

[lucio 5,418]

6 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said:

Seems arsenal are heavily linked to the forward I recommend earlier today. I’d really like to know what our scouting department is actually doing. They think this is the 90s when you go to Brazil and could find world beating Brazilian players that would take your team to the next level. 

He’d be good. We need more power in the team , more tall and strong players.

[DDA 9,941]

Arsenal have been after Zirkzee for the while. Looks a proper player.

[Reddish-Blue 2,510]

4 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

He can easily be another Belotti. Just look at the list of players who scored more goals than him in Seria A this season. Stay away especially for that price. 

Agree with not going after him for that sort of price tag but comparing him to Belotti is a bit harsh. 

The difference is, Osimhen actually has the talent to play for top clubs in Europe. 

[LAM09 7,062]

2 hours ago, bluesman2610 said:

Seems arsenal are heavily linked to the forward I recommend earlier today. I’d really like to know what our scouting department is actually doing. They think this is the 90s when you go to Brazil and could find world beating Brazilian players that would take your team to the next level. 

Just have a look at the Spanish Super Cup final tonight. The two goalscorers (4 goals between them) show this sort of thing still occurs today if you scout properly.

If Endrick lives up to the hype, they'd have stuck gold three times in a row while most of Europe was laughing at the amount of money they spent on kids.

Edited January 14, 2024 by LAM09

[bluesman2610 1,418]

28 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Just have a look at the Spanish Super Cup final tonight. The two goalscorers (4 goals between them) show this sort of thing still occurs today if you scout properly.

If Endrick lives up to the hype, they'd have stuck gold three times in a row while most of Europe was laughing at the amount of money they spent on kids.

Those type of players thrive in la liga because there’s more space and the focus is not pace and power but technical ability. 

[LAM09 7,062]

4 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said:

Those type of players thrive in la liga because there’s more space and the focus is not pace and power but technical ability. 

Didn't those players win the CL not too long ago?

[bluesman2610 1,418]

3 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Didn't those players win the CL not too long ago?

CL is also another tournament where most teams go for it very open. That doesn’t prove your point watch any final that we aren’t in those games generally are end to end

[Vesper 30,224]

‘Messinho’ wants Barça but FFP means he could end up at Chelsea

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/140610683/messinho-wants-barca-but-ffp-means-he-could-end-up-at-Chelsea

I also told you many times about Chelsea’s interest in Estêvão Willian, currently playing for Palmeiras and with a €60m release clause.

He’s a top talent, born in 2007, and on the list of many clubs, but let me explain the situation. Barcelona have been working on a deal for a long time, they have an excellent relationship and the player would love to join Barcelona.

At the moment, similar to the Echeverri story, because of Financial Fair Play, it's not easy for Barcelona to go there and close the deal for ‘Messinho’ - but the interest is there and the player is attracted by the move.

Chelsea are pushing hard and working on a deal but at the moment it’s not guaranteed that they will pay the release clause, so talks are still ongoing to discuss the terms of the story.

It’s also important to mention that other clubs, from England and from France - with Paris Saint-Germain always attentive to the Brazilian market - could also join the race.

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Central defence is a position to watch for Chelsea

https://thedailybriefing.io/i/140610683/central-defence-is-a-position-to-watch-for-Chelsea

Chelsea are still keeping an eye on the centre-backs market. Let's keep an eye too on Trevoh Chalobah, who is still expected to leave Chelsea in the next weeks, and see what's going to happen there.

This could be a position to watch for Chelsea, in the next few weeks, or months in case they decide to move for a new centre-back in the summer, not in January.

As we know, Chelsea are always attentive to the defenders market.

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David Oduro

 

 

Chelsea: Ghana teenager David Oduro begins trial as European clubs chase defender

The Blues are looking to Africa for talent to boost their academy ranks

 

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/Chelsea-fc-transfer-news-ghana-david-oduro-trial-b1131192.html

Ghanaian left-back David Oduro is on trial at Chelsea.

The 17-year-old Accra Lions defender went through a round of fitness testing at Cobham on Tuesday before training with the academy.

Oduro is preparing to move to Europe and has interest from a host of clubs including Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Sociedad.

Chelsea have secured an early look at the technically proficient defender, who has also already played 40 matches in the Ghana Premier League and is a current Under-20 international.

It remains unclear whether the Blues will sign Oduro permanently or if the youngster can secure a work permit before his 18th birthday in June.

Chelsea are taking the African market increasingly seriously under new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

They signed 17-year-old Senegalese midfielder Pape Daouda Diong last month ahead of him joining in the summer when he turns 18.

Chelsea are keen to stock their academy with the best young talent from around the world, and in recent weeks have signed youngsters from Brazil, Jamaica and Serbia.

The club is also embarking on a multi-club strategy built around young players, with BlueCo partner club Strasbourg having £22million to spend on Under-23 players in January.

Strasbourg are in advanced talks to sign IMT striker Milos Lukovic, who is regarded as one of the best youngsters in Serbia.

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Bayern director Christoph Freund on Joao Palhinha: “We wanted him last summer, but the priority now was to strengthen ourselves at the back. In addition, Alexander Pavlovic has already filled a good role. That’s why we believe we have a good alternative internally.”

[DH1988 1,348]

At this point, I would take Karim and another experienced head in midfield, short term investment.

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[Strike 7,494]

6 hours ago, DH1988 said:

At this point, I would take Karim and another experienced head in midfield, short term investment.

Our wage structure will not allow this. + Short-term loan fixes are not the way to go. We've seen it with Saul, Higuain, Falcao, Pato,  Sign a striker in their prime.  

[ulvhedin 526]

11 hours ago, LAM09 said:

Just have a look at the Spanish Super Cup final tonight. The two goalscorers (4 goals between them) show this sort of thing still occurs today if you scout properly.

If Endrick lives up to the hype, they'd have stuck gold three times in a row while most of Europe was laughing at the amount of money they spent on kids.

It won't be three times in a row - they signed Reinier for 30 mln and he is a flop. Still having Vinicius and Rodrygo for one Reinier (not even counting Endrick yet) is a great bussiness