Chelsea Transfers

[Vesper 30,100]

10 minutes ago, Mhsc said:

If there is any reason he can go tbh it is defos his attitude. Got sort of Ronaldo vibes in terms of selfishness/demanding taking pens etc but doesn't back it up with the numbers/performances.

That said I overall like Noni and sort of semi believe in Project Noni. I have enjoyed having him in a way I didn't really with Sancho. At least I can see the point in Noni Madueke. He just isn't executing well enough yet.

he needs to play ON THE RIGHT

he is far less effective on the left wing

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[Mhsc 1,093]

Just now, Vesper said:

he needs to play ON THE RIGHT

he is far less effective on the left wing

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Yes definitely. I assume that was always only desperation. We have made signings to fix that now.

Overall it is hard to understand anything at the mo as suddenly we have Gittens and Joao Pedro and need to understand what exactly the plan is for these two. I am assuming they are playing LW.

[Vesper 30,100]

the only reason I can see going for Kudus is IF we sell Noni

we need to get fair market value for Noni first

he is, all hatred from some aside, hardly a wuthless low-level player

[Pizy 18,861]

My issue with Madueke is that it feels like he just is what he is already. He has plateaued and I don’t suddenly see him taking a leap to another level because the thing that he’s missing can’t really be coached. And that thing is decision making in the final third. 

Yes, he is still a very dangerous winger if you get him isolated out on the touchline in space. He is a great outlet if you’re being pinned back by an opposing press or if there’s a quick turnover in midfield. But once he actually gets near the box he is incredibly frustrating. He also has far too many games where you don’t even realize he’s on the pitch because he’s so ineffectual.

So again, I think he’d be solid somewhere else and you’d probably have a portion of our fanbase saying we shouldn’t have sold him but I’d get rid in a heartbeat if we can nearly double what we paid for him.

[DDA 9,924]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

My issue with Madueke is that it feels like he just is what he is already. He has plateaued and I don’t suddenly see him taking a leap to another level because the thing that he’s missing can’t really be coached. And that thing is decision making in the final third. 

Yes, he is still a very dangerous winger if you get him isolated out on the touchline in space. He is a great outlet if you’re being pinned back by an opposing press or if there’s a quick turnover in midfield. But once he actually gets near the box he is incredibly frustrating. He also has far too many games where you don’t even realize he’s on the pitch because he’s so ineffectual.

So again, I think he’d be solid somewhere else and you’d probably have a portion of our fanbase saying we shouldn’t have sold him but I’d get rid in a heartbeat if we can nearly double what we paid for him.

That’s exactly how I see him. He looks like a player who has reached the limits of how far he can develop his footballing I.Q. We could be wrong but I’m willing to take a punt on him not developing much further than what he is.

[Special Juan 28,117]

Matt Law has reported we are wanting to start the season with as many as 9 attacking options and haven't ruled out another one incoming if Noni is sold

[TheHulk 2,409]

Get rid of all of them.

[TheHulk 2,409]

Will they target a top class player for once or just filling in the numbers.

[iceboy 1,017]

Kepa is a Arsenal player officially. Finally we get rid of him.

[Pizy 18,861]

The Garnacho rumors are like a giant log of shit that refuses to flush.

[LAM09 7,043]

2 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Gets a lot of flak on here and can be frustrating, but not to the extent of Sterling.

Causes all sorts of problems for opposition defence, they often have to double up on him. hes a keep for me.

If he goes, I doubt it will be down to just footballing ability. There's been previous where his attitude has come into question and with Estevao set to be part of main squad, I wouldn't be surprised to see him move on.

I'd seriously enquire about Isak should Newcastle have a real interest in him. Use any possibility leverage we have for a change.

[Special Juan 28,117]

Forest have made a move for Malik Fofana

[mkh 572]

5 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Forest have made a move for Malik Fofana

Elanga replacement 😉

[Pizy 18,861]

Looks a talented kid for sure but I’d rather have the PL proven and ready Kudus personally. Buying yet another kid who could take who knows how long to settle when we already have so many of those doesn’t seem wise.

A stepping stone club like Forest feels perfect for him.

[Special Juan 28,117]

I think Madueke is gone the rumors are ramping up now and got more and more intense each day, no smoke without fire.

I think it will be have to happen quickly with Noni going and if it is Kudus we need to step in there before Spurs tie things up