Chelsea Transfers

[Vesper 27,335]

1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

I think when season ends conclusion will be that we missed CL place exactly because of those injuries. 

and shit CBs

Wesley Fofana was perma damaged when we STUPIDLY bought him, so his injuries with us do not count (as in his injuries hurt us, he already was wrecked)

[Vesper 27,335]

4 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Does anyone remember if the Premier League moved in line with uefa financial regulations and also restricted the amortisation of transfer fees to 5 years max?

the UEFA FFP regime is more stict than the EPL's

it is why we may refuse Conference League if we qualify

not enough prize money to make it worth compliance

[Vesper 27,335]

On 12/04/2024 at 19:16, Vesper said:

Chelsea’s 15-year-old Rio Ngumoha has just scored this in the u17 Premier League Cup final. Truly special talent

 

he was named after Rio Ferdinand, lol

[Vesper 27,335]

4 hours ago, bluesman2610 said:

How much you think it would take Dortmund to part with Kobel - he has some pretty sure hands and very good reaction saves my favourite out of the bunch.

 

[NikkiCFC 7,587]

24 minutes ago, Vesper said:

and shit CBs

Wesley Fofana was perma damaged when we STUPIDLY bought him, so his injuries with us do not count (as in his injuries hurt us, he already was wrecked)

I didn't give up on Fofana yet. 

[NikkiCFC 7,587]

Chiesa also available for just 35-40m euros in the summer. He is without serious injuries for almost year and a half now so I think worth a shot. Instead of Sterling ofc. Let's see EURO first. 

[bluesman2610 1,227]

28 minutes ago, Vesper said:

 

Well, I guess that's a no-go.

[Blue Armour 4,168]

8 hours ago, Vesper said:

and shit CBs

Wesley Fofana was perma damaged when we STUPIDLY bought him, so his injuries with us do not count (as in his injuries hurt us, he already was wrecked)

And inexperience in central midfield.

[Magic Lamps 11,453]

18 hours ago, Vesper said:

 

Yup Kobel is off the table, yellow black through and trough

the only remotely class young goalie available for reasonable money is still Marma. Coming off another solid season at Valencia. The bats have a similar squad structure like ours with only 2 players in their early 30ies and most under 25. Still a respectable season with Marma being one of their more experienced ones and a leadership figure within the team. I was surprised Bayern did not deem him ready and bet on Nübel instead but surely Marma is ripe for a big transfer in summer 

[MoroccanBlue 5,199]

A durable LB that can defend well.  (Sell Cucurella)

An experienced RCB that is fast, can read the game well and is an aerial specialist. (Sell Chalobah + Silva leaving)

A fox in the box striker. (Jackson bench option or LW)

An experienced CM/DM that wouldn't mind being given the 'Mikel' role. (Loan out Lesly)

 

Honestly think these are the only 4 pressing matters at the moment. Bring those 4 in and solve our injury issues, we look way better. 

Edited April 17 by MoroccanBlue

[bluesman2610 1,227]

3 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

Yup Kobel is off the table, yellow black through and trough

the only remotely class young goalie available for reasonable money is still Marma. Coming off another solid season at Valencia. The bats have a similar squad structure like ours with only 2 players in their early 30ies and most under 25. Still a respectable season with Marma being one of their more experienced ones and a leadership figure within the team. I was surprised Bayern did not deem him ready and bet on Nübel instead but surely Marma is ripe for a big transfer in summer 

My only concern is Marmar gives out huge rebounds and without a sure defensive line I can see us shipping more goals than this year

[Magic Lamps 11,453]

31 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said:

My only concern is Marmar gives out huge rebounds and without a sure defensive line I can see us shipping more goals than this year

You are absolutely right about the rebounds being a concern. It is similar to Courtois who also used to parry balls straight back into the danger zone earlier in his career. But i do believe this can be ironed out here too. It is more difficult for guys like Kepa or Piggie who just have weak wrists and short reach they will just let in some balls mamar easily rebounds and they will never be able to improve upon that. But I do believe there are drills that help with directing reaction parries and also gaining more experience will help. 

[Vesper 27,335]

https://football-observatory.com/WeeklyPost459

Issue number 459 of the CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post presents the world's top 100 players who have not yet turned 23 and whose transfer value* has increased the most over the last six months. Barcelona's and Spain's 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal tops the list with an increase of €134m (from €11m to €145m).

Benfica's Portuguese João Neves (+€72m) and Girona's new Brazilian full international Sávio Moreira (+€70m) complete the podium. Other promising youngsters in the top positions include England's and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (fourth), Brazil’s and Palmeiras (on loan from Real Madrid) Endrick Felipe (sixth), as well as Belgium’s and Manchester City’s outstanding winger Jérémy Doku (seventh).

Players from 12 leagues and 55 clubs feature in the top 100 rankings, with a maximum of 29 footballers from the English Premier League, followed by the Spanish Liga (17), the German Bundesliga (14) and the French Ligue 1 (11). Brighton & Hove Albion is the most represented club in the top 100 (6 players), followed by Chelsea, Tottenham, Ajax and Eintracht Frankfurt (4 footballers).

*Estimated according to CIES Football Observatory statistical model.

Transfer value increase since Octobre 2023, Under-23 players

€ Million, [NContr]: Players whose contracts have been extended between 01/10/2023 and 01/04/2024, [NInter]: Players who made their debut for a national A-team

[NikkiCFC 7,587]

Would be hard to accept one of our own to a rival. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,199]

6 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Would be hard to accept one of our own to a rival. 

Shift Sterling out and bring Musiala home I say. 

[ZAPHOD2319 3,880]

 

[lucio 5,399]

Imagine Palmer musiala, nkunku and a new striker under a better manager 

[NikkiCFC 7,587]

Our fans with X platform should spam Boehly about Musiala. It worked with Enzo and he likes to make our fans happy 😊