Vesper 30,234 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said: Rodrygo reminds me so much of Pedro. Not only in style but similar situation also. One was in a shadow of Messi, Neymar... And now Rodrygo with Mbappe, Vini... Pedro: 25 trophies 1 World Cup 1 European Championship 6 league titles 8 domestic cups 3 CLs 2 World Club Cups 3 UEFA Super Cups 1 Europa League He has over 800 games played, over 300 goals/assists for club and country. One of the most underrated players on the planet in the last 25 years. DH1988 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,234 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Gianluigi Donnarumma on PSG future: ‘Someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group’ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6549540/2025/08/12/donnarumma-psg-transfer-luis-enrique/ Gianluigi Donnarumma has claimed “someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group” at Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian goalkeeper’s comments came after PSG head coach Luis Enrique said his omission from the squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur was because they want a “different goalkeeping profile”. Donnarumma said in a statement on Tuesday: “Unfortunately, someone has decided that I can no longer be part of the group and contribute to the team’s success. I am disappointed and disheartened. “I hope to have the opportunity to look the fans at the Parc des Princes in the eyes one more time and say goodbye as it should be done. If that doesn’t happen, I want you to know that your support and affection mean the world to me, and I will never forget it.” Donnarumma was PSG’s first-choice goalkeeper last season, playing 47 matches and helping the Paris club to win the Champions League for the first time with a 5-0 victory over Inter. The 26-year-old featured in all of their games at the Club World Cup this summer, including the 3-0 defeat against Chelsea in the final. What You Should Read Next Gianluigi Donnarumma: From a liability to PSG’s ‘titan in goal’ in the Champions League The Italian looked shaky and uncertain earlier in the competition. Against Arsenal, he was superb and kept his team in the driving seat Last week, PSG signed France international Lucas Chevallier from Lille on a five-year contract. Donnarumma has entered the final 12 months of his deal with the French title-winners, and The Athletic reported on Tuesday that he is willing to leave PSG. His future was on the agenda at Tuesday’s pre-match press conference, featuring Luis Enrique and PSG captain Marquinhos. “These are always difficult decisions to make,” Luis Enrique said. “I can definitely talk about Gigio, because he’s one of the best players in his position, without a doubt. He’s even better as a person. We’re looking for a goalkeeping profile different from Donnarumma. It’s always difficult to make the decision in these kinds of situations.” Marquinhos was questioned about Donnarumma’s future and he said that the Italian “is part of this (club’s) history and always will be”. “We’re so proud of what he’s done, we thank him from the bottom of our hearts, we don’t know if he’s staying or going yet and if he’s staying we welcome him with open arms,” the Brazilian added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bluepower777 37 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 20 hours ago, Reddish-Blue said: Thats why the Guehi deal would have made sense, Palace are pretty much confirmed to lose him before the window closes and he's a former youth product. Just watch Liverpool wrap it up for 35 million in the next week or so. Why bring back a player at a huge loss in relative terms. Never approved of that. Then we should have kept him rather. Its pure stupidity. Loyalblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,341 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 4 hours ago, Blue Armour said: Worried about this. Might be okay with our opening fixtures this month, but once we start adding Champions league into the mix, I'm not sure how consistent we'll be in the backline. A lot depends on how the likes of Hato and Fofana can step up when needed. If an extra CB is what Maresca wanted, and he isn't getting it, he should look at making amends with Veiga too. I completely understand why club opted against new CB. I mean, we already have among most talented CBs in the world in Hato and Acheampong. Colwill and Fofana were projected world class but unfortunately very injury prone. Colwill was getting there now huge setback. Fofana had so many already let's see what happens this season. But why not put full trust in Hato and Acheampong now? Benchmark should be Cubarsi. 18yo already 80 games for Barcelona and he is even younger than them. They just won title with him playing regularly. Will they make mistakes and cost us points? Yes, but that's part of development and let's get trough this and we may have two diamonds for over a decade. Colwill was one year older when put into starting lineup and now we are all sad because we are losing our best CB. Let Hato and Josh do the same. Ofc we still have experienced players in Tosin and Chalobah who will also start a lot. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmedou 191 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 538 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Chelsea have an agreement with RB Leipzig for the €60M transfer of Xavi Simons. Personal terms are also already agreed. Chelsea are just waiting to sell a player before completing the transfer. 🗞️ @OAccomando91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,078 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 11 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said: Maybe it’s just me, but if I had the chance to play in Italy at £70kpw or the prem at £120kpw, I’m picking the former every time. A big preference for Italian culture, Italian football, Italian weather, or all three? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats happening 1,623 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 hour ago, ahmedou said: 15m for fofana. what the fuck ahmedou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 603 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Carney Chukwuemeka has told BVB bosses that he's desperate to stay at the club. And in the talks, he also indicated that he was disappointed by Chelsea's way of dealing with players - and therefore no longer wants to play for the "Blues." {Sport Bild} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,730 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, mkh said: Carney Chukwuemeka has told BVB bosses that he's desperate to stay at the club. And in the talks, he also indicated that he was disappointed by Chelsea's way of dealing with players - and therefore no longer wants to play for the "Blues." {Sport Bild} He can kick rocks. “let me go for really cheap” How about no mate. mkh and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,959 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Zero movement or reporting about Jackson at all. Nothing substantive with Nkunku either. Which in turn means more and more time goes by with our incoming business stuck in limbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,730 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 12 minutes ago, Pizy said: Zero movement or reporting about Jackson at all. Nothing substantive with Nkunku either. Which in turn means more and more time goes by with our incoming business stuck in limbo. Hopefully Disasi and Fofana go and that’s 45 mil and enough to get Xavi in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 603 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Ali Barat was in the owners box on Friday ahead of Chelsea vs Leverkusen. [@DanKing_1974, @JackRosser_, @LloydCanfield] Hincapie👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,289 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 3 minutes ago, mkh said: Ali Barat was in the owners box on Friday ahead of Chelsea vs Leverkusen. [@DanKing_1974, @JackRosser_, @LloydCanfield] Hincapie👀 who is this fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 603 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 18 minutes ago, Mário César said: who is this fella? Ali Barat is a super player agent who is close friends with Eghbali. He transferred Madueke to Arsenal he transferred Jackson,Paez,Caicedo to Chelsea. also Huijsen to Real Madrid, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 603 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Renato Veiga’s future remains open as several clubs keep moving for the defender. Borussia Dortmund made approach to consider possible bid but still deemed as expensive, as Chelsea only consider a permanent transfer. (Fabrizio Romano) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,385 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 2 hours ago, Mário César said: who is this fella? The new Raiola Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,234 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Grinder part of the window. Things slowing down as the other clubs dig in heels both selling and buying. I am expecting a bad finish to the window. Hope I am wrong. In terms of our buying: No CB No GK We likely miss out on Simons. Only deal of import that goes through will possibly be Garnacho, and if Man U play hardball, we may dump £45-50m on him. Selling: I really worry about us selling anything much in terms of a fair price (if we can even sell them at all) for most of the ones left to go. Especially tough times ahead I fear with selling Sterling, Chilwell, Jackson, Disasi, Nkunku, and now even Carney (as German teams are cheap cunts, almost as bad as Italians). Hopefully we can get decent money for Davd Datro Fofana and Alfie Gilchrist, plus Deivid Washington later on. Lastly, I really want to keep Veiga, now that we very likely will not buy a CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 603 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Man United and Chelsea are some distance apart on their valuation of Alejandro Garnacho, he is valued at around £30m by Chelsea. (@SamWallaceTel) Fernando and Vesper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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