Chelsea Transfers

[bluesman2610 1,430]

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

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‘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 1,356]

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

[Strike 7,763]

 

 

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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

[ulvhedin 526]

20 hours ago, Vesper said:

Wow, very slow window so far.

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[Reddish-Blue 2,666]

32 minutes ago, ulvhedin said:

Wow, very slow window so far.

It feels like the biggest move of the window would be Benzema joining the PL from Saudi league.   I don't see many clubs splashing the cash in the January window as it's usually squad depth or a different option due to injuries. 

[King Kante 1,643]

2 hours ago, Strike said:

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.  

Karim is a different type of player than the others you mention. Essentially, Pato, Falcao and Saul were broken by the time we got them. Higuain was never in the class of Karim and he was already gone in terms of his body. 

At this moment, the thing we need more than anything else is experience and a bit of quality. Buying another young player or a player with little experience/delivery in big environments is absolutely not the answer. For me, this window should have us signing two players (CM and CF) on loan that have been there and done it, in order to guide the young boys and help on on the pitch when we start to lose confidence. Karim is probably the only player available I trust to do that, so long has he hasn't been hammering the Shisha since going to Saudi. 

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28 minutes ago, King Kante said:

Karim is a different type of player than the others you mention. Essentially, Pato, Falcao and Saul were broken by the time we got them. Higuain was never in the class of Karim and he was already gone in terms of his body. 

At this moment, the thing we need more than anything else is experience and a bit of quality. Buying another young player or a player with little experience/delivery in big environments is absolutely not the answer. For me, this window should have us signing two players (CM and CF) on loan that have been there and done it, in order to guide the young boys and help on on the pitch when we start to lose confidence. Karim is probably the only player available I trust to do that, so long has he hasn't been hammering the Shisha since going to Saudi. 

True. Karim didn't have major injury but he is 36. A lot older than all of the dud loans. There's a possibility he won't able to cope with the demands of the league even. And we will need to change the striker again in the summer and start all over again.

Signing a 27-29 year old will also bring in the experience and has a better chance of working out medium term.

[Special Juan 28,730]

We knew this was coming IE Jackson to AFCON and Broja was expected to offer nothing like he is doing, yet we are back scratching in the lot property bin once again

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[TheHulk 2,636]

Normal, Poch is ruining his career.

[Vegetable 830]

Time to call our old fella Eto'o then.

But on a serious note, while I'm afraid Benzema may repeat Higuain story, it's still an optimistic sign someone at the club decided (and enforced) to proactively act, instead of pushing for 67 12yo Brasilians and clearing some Brighton's third squad this window again, aka. the vision.

[lucio 5,418]

Higuain was just fat , his technical ability and first time shots were still class