Chelsea Transfers

[mkh 272]

JUST IN: Chelsea have had a £33.8m bid rejected for Samu Omorodion, but they still want him. (@DiMarzio) 

[mkh 272]

I rate Omorodion above both Sesko and Duran, his combination of athletic power and box movement is frankly incredible for his age, but he is a risky signing. Very risky. 

(ExpectedChelsea)

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[mkh 272]

Chelsea have held talks over a possible move for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion - also still negotiating with Aston Villa's Jhon Duran and remain interested in others.

(MattLaw)

[Pizy 18,368]

We already have a young, inconsistent striker and yet we’re after multiple other young, inconsistent strikers. Make it make sense!

Looks like United are doing the same. Their fans complained all season that Rasmus Hojlund was too raw and inconsistent and that they need to sign an experienced striker in the summer for him to rotate with and learn from. So instead they’re now going after Zirkzee who is the same profile as Rasmus is. 

[Mhsc 876]

I am kinda happy to see a link to a literal who that I've never heard of. But his stats do not excite. Underperformed his XG and doesn't have good stats in... anything?

[mkh 272]

BREAKING: Real Madrid is now considering EXTENDING Kepa's loan if Lunin leaves Real Madrid.

[@relevo]

Not Loan pls.

[Gundalf 804]

 

Big guy, also high market value for his age. 

 

[mkh 272]

Atlético Madrid have rejected today formal bid from Chelsea for Samu Omorodion around €30m plus add-ons up to €40m package.

Chelsea keep considering Omorodion and Jhon Durán as options for new striker.

Atlético Madrid insist on their plan to keep Samu Omorodion.

(via@FabrizioRomano)

[Pizy 18,368]

Chelsea Football Club out here trying to spend big money on strikers that aren’t even key players at small clubs, man. WTF is going on…

How the hell was this last season not all the evidence that our ownership needed to see that having a super inexperienced young team is going to be WILDLY up and down? Instead they’re doubling or even tripling down on teenagers!

It’s as if they’re planning for 5 years from now instead of the next season! Do they not realize how damaging it would be for us both on and off the pitch if we have another poor season and don’t get UCL football back?

[Vesper 28,765]

7 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

In terms of roles in the team, who would you feel that Xavi replaces, or at least how would you see us lining up with him in the side?

LW

he is a right footer

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

4 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Chelsea Football Club out here trying to spend big money on strikers that aren’t even key players at small clubs, man. WTF is going on…

How the hell was this last season not all the evidence that our ownership needed to see that having a super inexperienced young team is going to be WILDLY up and down? Instead they’re doubling or even tripling down on teenagers!

It’s as if they’re planning for 5 years from now instead of the next season! Do they not realize how damaging it would be for us both on and off the pitch if we have another poor season and don’t get UCL football back?

They clearly view Jackson as our number 1. 

[Pizy 18,368]

7 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

They clearly view Jackson as our number 1. 

Evidently so. Which is a mistake, imo. Yes, I expect him to improve but do I think he’ll become a lethal goal scorer at the Haaland/Kane/Salah/Mané level at any point? Hell no! 

Jackson is the perfect #2 striker for a club of our stature. Not the main guy.

[Laylabelle 9,351]

17 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Chelsea Football Club out here trying to spend big money on strikers that aren’t even key players at small clubs, man. WTF is going on…

How the hell was this last season not all the evidence that our ownership needed to see that having a super inexperienced young team is going to be WILDLY up and down? Instead they’re doubling or even tripling down on teenagers!

It’s as if they’re planning for 5 years from now instead of the next season! Do they not realize how damaging it would be for us both on and off the pitch if we have another poor season and don’t get UCL football back?

Then will expect miracles and sack the manager when it doesn't happen...

[Gundalf 804]

5 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Evidently so. Which is a mistake, imo. Yes, I expect him to improve but do I think he’ll become a lethal goal scorer at the Haaland/Kane/Salah/Mané level at any point? Hell no! 

Jackson is the perfect #2 striker for a club of our stature. Not the main guy.

Ig its because of the dead striker market atm. 

[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

Just now, Gundalf said:

Ig its because of the dead striker market atm. 

Guirassy, Dovbyk, Openda, Zirkzee

All of which are not only significantly better, some are actually cheaper. 

[Gundalf 804]

3 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Guirassy, Dovbyk, Openda, Zirkzee

All of which are not only significantly better, some are actually cheaper. 

Guirassy wants to stay in Germany, 90% at BVB, Dovbyk is just another gamble, didnt like him at all yesterday, Zirkzee just another young very inconsistent striker and Openda? Not really a number 9, too short. 

[Pizy 18,368]

8 minutes ago, Gundalf said:

Ig its because of the dead striker market atm. 

The Guirassy link made perfect sense to me. Cheap release clause, late 20’s so experienced but not “old,” can slot right into the team and allows Nico Jackson to still get plenty of minutes.

But if we’re after a young striker then why not go absolutely all out on Alvarez? I’d rather spend £70m on him than £40m on Duran or this kid we’re now linked with.

[Gundalf 804]

6 minutes ago, Pizy said:

But if we’re after a young striker then why not go absolutely all out on Alvarez? I’d rather spend £70m on him that £40m on Duran or this kid we’re now linked with.

Agreed, but Im not so sure if he even wants to go. After some initial reports it has gone very quiet. Could have been some agent pr. On the other hand: do we want to spend big big money on someone who hasnt scored more than 11 goals per season in his career? Jackson outperformed him last season, and even tho Alvaraez didnt play as a number 9 all the time, even when he did, he wasnt better than Jackson. 

Edited June 18 by Gundalf