Chelsea Transfers

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Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran hopes something comes of rumours linking him to ‘big teams’

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5655569/2024/07/24/jhon-duran-aston-villa-transfer-west-ham/

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran says he hopes something comes of rumours linking him to “big teams” this summer.

Duran has attracted interest from West Ham United, while fellow Premier League side Chelsea had been considering a move for the 20-year-old earlier this summer.

Villa are open to Duran leaving to enable them to strengthen in attacking positions.

“I take it very calmly with the help of my agent and my dad, we are taking everything little by little,” Duran said to ESPN Deportes when asked about the possibility of moving clubs.

“That my name is mentioned with such big teams, it is very important for my career. I’m happy that there are these rumours and let’s hope that something concrete happens.”

Duran joined Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023. Since then, he has scored eight goals in 49 games for Villa.

Duran is on holiday following his participation in the Copa America with Colombia. He made one substitute appearance at the tournament as his country reached the final.

Villa have so far signed Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen, Jaden Philogene, Lewis Dobbin, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior this summer. Douglas Luiz, Tim Iroegbunam, Morgan Sanson and Calum Chambers have all departed.

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Amadou Onana to Aston Villa: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings

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Malang Sarr agrees Lens move after mutual termination of Chelsea contract

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5645583/2024/07/24/malang-sarr-Chelsea-transfer-lens/

Malang Sarr has agreed terms with Lens after Chelsea released him with a year left on his contract.

After the mutual termination of his Chelsea deal, Sarr will not receive a pay-off for the final year of his wages. His arrival at Lens is expected to be confirmed soon.

After joining Chelsea from Nice four years ago, Sarr spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Porto, playing 19 first-team matches, but returned to Chelsea for the following season — making 21 appearances across all competitions.

The defender made 22 appearances on a season-long loan spell at Monaco in 2022-23 and spent last season at Chelsea, but did not feature throughout the season under Mauricio Pochettino.

Sarr began his career at Nice, where he debuted as a 17-year-old and made 119 first-team appearances before joining Chelsea as a free agent.

The 25-year-old represented France up to Under-21 level but is also eligible to play for Senegal.

Five players have already left Stamford Bridge this summer with Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa), Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) and Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town) all sold, while Thiago Silva and Hakim Ziyech joined Fluminense and Galatasaray respectively on free transfers.

The club have signed defender Tosin Adarabioyo as a free agent from Fulham, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga and Marc Guiu have also been brought in.

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The curious case of Malang Sarr, Chelsea's forgotten man

 

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

2 hours ago, robsblubot said:

Heh, I'd actually say the same for the people who celebrate young (development) signings instead of silverware. To each his own, I guess. 🤷‍♂️

Haven't won the league since 2017, FA cup since 2018, league cup since 2015, yeah buying youth is clearly the problem....

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Filip Jorgensen subbed on in 63rd minute and then Villarreal scored to make it 2 -1 in 65th minute against FC sion

https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/villarreal-fc-sion/cZsugb#id:12589340

 

Edited July 24, 2024 by KEVINAA

[robsblubot 3,595]

35 minutes ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Haven't won the league since 2017, FA cup since 2018, league cup since 2015, yeah buying youth is clearly the problem....

Love when people conveniently ignore the biggest silverware a club can win. 🤷‍♂️

For the record, I certainly don't. Like I said earlier, to each their own I guess.

Also, what is exactly *better* right now? You can argue that it's likely to get better in the future, but right now there is no competitive advantage from the time you complain about.

Edited July 24, 2024 by robsblubot

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

32 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

Love when people conveniently ignore the biggest silverware a club can win. 🤷‍♂️

For the record, I certainly don't. Like I said earlier, to each their own I guess.

Also, what is exactly *better* right now? You can argue that it's likely to get better in the future, but right now there is no competitive advantage from the time you complain about.

Ok so we won a champions league in 2021, I'm talking about domestic league as we ain't even in the CL ATM, but what is better for me is we are going away from buying players past there prime or "absolute ballers from a farmers league" then going mental when they flop here. I also think the wage structure is better and the fact the club are trying to build a proper identity with the way we play, smash and grab stopped working for us properly years ago.

[TheHulk 2,403]

1 hour ago, Vesper said:

I dont give a tinker's what people think of me on this

IF Clownalke dump fucking 80 million euros on Samu, it is clear they are trying to sabo the club

This club is fucking finished at the top level and nobody can fucking tell me otherwise. 80m for a garbage player like Samu, are you fucking insane, anything over 10m is already a joke.

[TheHulk 2,403]

1 minute ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Ok so we won a champions league in 2021, I'm talking about domestic league as we ain't even in the CL ATM, but what is better for me is we are going away from buying players past there prime or "absolute ballers from a farmers league" then going mental when they flop here. I also think the wage structure is better and the fact the club are trying to build a proper identity with the way we play, smash and grab stopped working for us properly years ago.

Mate we're fucking buying 2/3 shit talents, were going nowhere with this. Either buy real gems and develop them or this shit ain't gonna work. If we get Samu for big money we're fucking moronic.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,058]

2 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

Broja over Fofana is also odd. 

Fitness demonstration and a bit of hopeful shop-windowing?

Edited July 24, 2024 by OhForAGreavsie

[TheHulk 2,403]

Craving trophies and CL and buying random youngsters, these guys must be trolling at this point.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,058]

2 hours ago, Pizy said:

I listed Lavia because I think he’s going to be an amazing player for us in the long term.

I share your optimism about him. IF KDH earns minutes then I think Lavia might actually force a big name out of the side for spells.

Edited July 24, 2024 by OhForAGreavsie

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8 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Fitness demonstration and a bit of hopeful shop-windowing?

Broja was also at the Euros too. Some of these squad choices are perplexing, especially if they are only attending the trip with the goal of being sold.

What happened to preseason being a time to evaluate those at your disposal and develop momentum?

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5 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

 buying random youngsters, these guys must be trolling at this point

rolling

[robsblubot 3,595]

20 minutes ago, YorkshireBlue said:

Ok so we won a champions league in 2021, I'm talking about domestic league as we ain't even in the CL ATM, but what is better for me is we are going away from buying players past there prime or "absolute ballers from a farmers league" then going mental when they flop here. I also think the wage structure is better and the fact the club are trying to build a proper identity with the way we play, smash and grab stopped working for us properly years ago.

Fair enough, like I said, we all have our own preferences... this is entertainment after all.

Incidentally, I think the only over 30yo player who started that final against City was Thiago Silva, who was signed on a free deal. That was a pretty young side esp with Kai and Mount at 21-22.
The buys were Jorginho (well under 30 and still in his prime), and Kovacic who was 25-26 and very well in his prime. kante was 30, but obviously not acquired in that season.

[YorkshireBlue 3,264]

21 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

Mate we're fucking buying 2/3 shit talents, were going nowhere with this. Either buy real gems and develop them or this shit ain't gonna work. If we get Samu for big money we're fucking moronic.

Buying youngster is a tactic for 3 or 4 seasons away not 1 or 2, we won't truly know if this works for atleast 2 or 3 more seasons. I don't agree with every buy but I definitely agree with the way we are going.