Chelsea Transfers

[IMissEden 21]

SebC who used to post articles on here about Mikel being the most important CFC player in history, has ended up the most dragged, disparaged CFC fan there has literally ever been. For all the early talent ID, a dearth of talent ID on the other hand. But he was given blind faith due to structuring posts formally. 

[Pizy 18,526]

I really, genuinely thought KDH would be a PL regular for us when we signed him. And a great option as a rotational starter or someone who comes on often in PL matches when we are winning and want to keep hold of the ball to see out a result. In fact, I still think he could be that. He hasn’t just become a terrible player overnight after moving to Chelsea.

I do actually wonder what has gone on with him. How does he go from being Maresca’s main man, the heartbeat and player of the season on his title winning side just a few months ago, to someone this same manager doesn’t even use outside of the throwaway Conference League?

Watching his Leicester highlights from last season you can see he has all the tools. Great touch, great carrying the ball, relentless work rate. Chipped in with goals and assists. I feel like in our current setup he could play the same role Enzo is currently as that advanced #8. 

[Fernando 6,502]

On 18/12/2024 at 17:18, Vesper said:

I kind of feel like we can fly with the GK if we get a top CB soon. Murillo fan here, but any top CB will do and then we can see about GK in the future. 

[Fernando 6,502]

8 hours ago, Vesper said:

That is unlikely to happen in January but sources say the Ecuador international would be open to departing during the next window. It would probably take a fee of €50million (£42m; $53m) to sign him, but if it becomes clear in the months ahead that this is unlikely to materialise, Hincapie could end up signing a new deal.

 

One of the reason why I wanted to buy him. He is good and won't be expensive. 

But between him and Murillo I chose Murillo if the club where able to get him and spend more money. 

42 million is not bad for an upgrade to Badi and Disasi. 

[Vytis33 1,173]

 

[mkh 348]

💬Maresca says Fofana and Badiashile will be out for a “long🗯 period” (via@TheAthleticFC)

We have to replace both players‼️

 

🔵Maresca says Reece James is in partial team training again: 

“Reece will finally start with us for part of the session. Slowly, slowly, he will be back. It doesn't mean he’s going to be with us on Sunday, or next Sunday, just today the plan is for part of the session he'll be with the team”✍️

Enzo Maresca on injury news:

"Romeo [Lavia] probably will struggle to play Sunday. We will see. It depends. And then the rest are all clear."

 

Lavia is almost like James both are always injured but these two are top players and not for sale.‼️

 

🚨🔵 Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell are expected to leave Chelsea in January, confirms Maresca.

“There are players who didn’t play a lot with us in, like Chilwell and Carney… so probably they are the first who want to leave. We will try to find a solution”.🗯

(FabrizioRomano)

 

 

[MoroccanBlue 5,320]

Can we trust Tosin, Colwill, Disasi & Veiga to hold strong during this festive period?

[Mário César 1,045]

Cucurella red card was so dumb

[mkh 348]

💬Enzo Maresca wants Marc Guiu, Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George to stay at Chelsea in January rather than sending 18yo trio away on loan for more regular minutes.🗯

 

(via@KieranGill_DM)

[ZAPHOD2319 4,543]

 

[OhForAGreavsie 5,903]

On 19/12/2024 at 18:52, MoroccanBlue said:

Musiala much like Olise would've been straight up overkill. 

I was all in on the potential signing of Olise. Are you saying you felt it would have been overkill at that time, or that the later signings of Neto and Sancho would have made it overkill?

I don't think anyone can doubt Musiala's technical level, or that our squad will need further upgrades whether or not we qualify for next season's Champions League. The issue is that it is claimed neither Estavao nor Paez will be loaned out, and we clearly are not finishing lower than 14th so will be obligated to make Sancho's move permanent. Even if we can persuade Musiala to rejoin, what would be the plan for him and all the rest?

Is it realistic to go with; Musiala and Sancho covering the left, Palmer and Estavao through the middle, Neto and Paez doing duty on the right, while Mudryck and Mads are sold? I'm not convinced that this keeps everyone happy, and nor am I convinced that Musiala would return anyway.

 

Edited December 21, 2024 by OhForAGreavsie

[Vesper 29,196]

20 hours ago, mkh said:

Maresca says Fofana and Badiashile will be out for a “long🗯 period” (via@TheAthleticFC)

We have to replace both players‼️

Fofana is DONE.

SELL HIM!!

and this lad below worries me (we are scouting him):

Castello Lukeba to Miss Two to Three Months Due to Hamstring Injury

Reece 2.0?

 

[nyikolajevics 2,602]

16 hours ago, ZAPHOD2319 said:

 

Hard to take these news seriously.. For many years now have been reading how Barca are in financial trouble, still they sign 60 million players. News also say they will not be able to register X and Y, still they always register everyone. Now Olmo is not registered, still he plays. Are these rules even applied to Barca? They will not lose anyone on free.

[Reddish-Blue 2,396]

4 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Is it realistic to go with; Musiala and Sancho covering the left, Palmer and Estavao through the middle, Neto and Paez doing duty on the right, while Mudryck and Mads are sold?

Mudryk isn't being sold anywhere with the incoming ban and it would be stupid for the club to rely on a youngster with zero PL experience to be the backup RW option. 

I would have thought: Sancho on the left, Palmer/Nkunku/Felix through the middle, Neto and the Brazilian kid on the right. 

 

[Reddish-Blue 2,396]

19 hours ago, mkh said:

💬Enzo Maresca wants Marc Guiu, Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George to stay at Chelsea in January rather than sending 18yo trio away on loan for more regular minutes.🗯

 

(via@KieranGill_DM)

I like Guiu's energy up front and for a raw player, has the skills you want to see in a young striker. 

[Pizy 18,526]

If we feel the need to go in for a CB next month I just hope we go all in for our very top choice and someone who we feel is or will be world class. Bringing in yet another average or slightly above average CB when we already have a bunch just because we need another body would be so dumb.

No more Disasi’s or Badiashile’s. Get someone you feel can be the unquestioned partner for Colwill long term.

[LAM09 6,839]

2 hours ago, Reddish-Blue said:

I like Guiu's energy up front and for a raw player, has the skills you want to see in a young striker. 

As I mentioned during the Shamrock game, he could be a really useful player to bring on late in games against tired legs for the reason you mentioned.

[Vesper 29,196]

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