Chelsea Transfers

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

1 minute ago, Pizy said:

Very weird. Is this the only deal in the league that hasn’t been announced yet?

I think so. Reliable sources such as BBC claim since last night everything is 100% signed and done, they don’t mention what’s the reason of delayed announcement.

[Vegetable 830]

44 minutes ago, Mhsc said:

- Didn't convincingly sort out XIs joint number 1 problem which is CB and GK (probably, club obviously have faith in the group - we are all more dubious, I think...)

This is even more baffling, given we've already been in this exact situation for months if not seasons already - ok up front, but with shaky Kepa and tragic defense, mutually dragging each other down and suddenly looking like whole different club when this issue was fixed. One would think the board would draw conclusions from very glaring issues in recent past.

[IMissEden 21]

8 minutes ago, Vegetable said:

This is even more baffling, given we've already been in this exact situation for months if not seasons already - ok up front, but with shaky Kepa and tragic defense, mutually dragging each other down and suddenly looking like whole different club when this issue was fixed. One would think the board would draw conclusions from very glaring issues in recent past.

Remember. Not one decision maker at this club has even for a week in their lives, lead a team at the top level. They literally don’t know what’s required. 20yrs watching the best / 5-10 yrs working for the runner ups (not even). They don’t understand balance or edge. Fans have a better education. 

Edited August 31, 2024 by IMissEden

[IMissEden 21]

It’s subtle but clear enough that whoever was giving minor info to Alex Goldberg about lineups or injuries have either left the club (who) or stopped providing. This year been a great effort of bait and posture with 000000000 exclusives. It’s a shift. Just shameless he keeps up an act now. 

[Strike 7,478]

It’s so weird they prioritised Sancho and Osimhen and failed to get a few players like DFofana, Carney and Matos out of the door

We were told there’s now competent directors in place for all aspects of recruitment now so why is it that the club is still so chaotic in the window ? Deals till the last day. 

[Strike 7,478]

3 hours ago, Thor said:

Sancho for 20 mil is a better deal than Chiesa for 13 mil. 
 

Just saying. 

Neither was needed. Why take this punt even ?

[Seymop 90]

The club and in particular our “ Sporting Directors” have just become a sad joke. Every year we announce our main target for the window — but we never get them ( last year Kounde,this year Osimhen) !! Man City keep quiet and just do their business early.

Every pundit, supporter knows the one thing we lack is a Centre Forward to lead the line - so what’s the one position we don’t fill, no surprise it’s a Centre Forward !!!!!!  I truly hope Felix has improved, because last time he was here he was lightweight and bang average. The only signing that gets me even slightly excited is Neto — but then anything would be a step up from Mudryk and Sterling.

Maduake scored a great hat-trick last week — but if the Sporting Directors/Owners had their way, he would have been sold before the Wolves game.

We are just a complete mess with no joined-up plan. Very,very sad

[Thor 2,690]

We don't lack a CF. Jackson is one of the best in the league already and only improving. 

[Vytis33 1,262]

 

[Vesper 30,101]

3 hours ago, ChrissWTF said:

10 out of 10 windows. Haters gonna hate.....

cleverclogs

👎🏽

[Thor 2,690]

26 minutes ago, Strike said:

It’s so weird they prioritised Sancho and Osimhen and failed to get a few players like DFofana, Carney and Matos out of the door

We were told there’s now competent directors in place for all aspects of recruitment now so why is it that the club is still so chaotic in the window ? Deals till the last day. 

Because of leverage? Napoli had no leverage in this deal - and now they are stuck with an asset they have to pay that won't play. They will be looking to sell in January, and it will be at a far lower price again. 

You can't expect everything to go perfect. The ownership are getting rid of a lot of the dross and have upgraded the squad dramatically. They move quick, and own up to mistakes, hence the moves. 

Been a very good window. We have incredible depth upfront, have options in the middle. The only area that is of concern is the CB area - and we haven't really given Fofana and Levi time to settle as a partnership. For as meh as Badi and Disasi are, Disasi is a serviceable back up. Tosin can play the part when rest is needed too. 

[Thor 2,690]

2 minutes ago, Vytis33 said:

 

Ruining his own career. Take 200k and come play at Chelsea. Mans wanted 500k when he has had one good season in the Italian league... lol. Get real. 

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

26 minutes ago, Seymop said:

Maduake scored a great hat-trick last week — but if the Sporting Directors/Owners had their way, he would have been sold before the Wolves game.

That was because there was a rumor of Newcastle considering a significant offer for Madueke (in the 50 million range) and that would have helped balance the books. 

They then tried to get Elanga from Forest on deadline day for 35 million as Howe was desperate for a winger but Forest declined. 

[Vesper 30,101]

2 hours ago, milka said:

5th  windows , 1bn spend 

we have spent (gross) over 1.5 billion quid at this point

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

5 minutes ago, Thor said:

For as meh as Badi and Disasi are, Disasi is a serviceable back up. Tosin can play the part when rest is needed too. 

We loaned out our serviceable backup CB to Crystal Palace on deadline day. 😆

Disasi/Badiashile should have been told to go just like Sterling and the others.