Chelsea Transfers

[OhForAGreavsie 6,067]

37 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

 

It is still my suspicion that Marc has told the club he does not want to return.

[CucurellatheCat 22]

22 minutes ago, Strike said:

Makes sense to go for a left footer and with a lot more ball-playing ability than Guehi 

Guehi is a left footer, he can play both positions at an elite level

[CucurellatheCat 22]

10 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

It is still my suspicion that Marc has told the club he does not want to return.

Liverpool supposedly lost interest in him a couple weeks ago, I don't believe this rumour right now, unless we go out and buy someone better it doesnt make sense

He will get straight into the team etc at Liverpool he will be on the bench

The only doubt is that even after all the much better biz we have done, they do want to sign bledy garbanzo so I wont be surprised if they go out and bring in a prospect outside the top 10 list of options!

grrr

 

Edited 3 hours ago by CucurellatheCat

[Pizy 18,877]

I see CFCPys tweeted a clip of what Maresca actually said about a new CB yesterday. Apparently he did NOT actually say we need to go out and get a new one. It was misreported by everyone last night. He was asked “do you need to bolster your defense after the Colwill injury” and he said yes most likely not knowing what the word bolster means. 

He probably just meant that we need to find a solution to the problem. Not necessarily through the market, though.

[CucurellatheCat 22]

19 minutes ago, Pizy said:

I see CFCPys tweeted a clip of what Maresca actually said about a new CB yesterday. Apparently he did NOT actually say we need to go out and get a new one. It was misreported by everyone last night. He was asked “do you need to bolster your defense after the Colwill injury” and he said yes most likely not knowing what the word bolster means. 

He probably just meant that we need to find a solution to the problem. Not necessarily through the market, though.

 

here hes asked directly after the bolster comments if there's plans to bring in a new CB and he says we will see as he nods, and I've heard today from a few mates and a few online that he was spotted with the DOF's right away after the game (I usually don't hang about long after the game so I can get home quicker or go to the pub right after so didn't see much past final whistle!!)

They're def in the market for another CB

Edited 3 hours ago by CucurellatheCat

[Strike 7,478]

23 minutes ago, CucurellatheCat said:

Guehi is a left footer, he can play both positions at an elite level

Nah, Guehi is right-footed^

[CucurellatheCat 22]

Just now, Strike said:

Nah, Guehi is right-footed^

he plays with both and plays lcb for palace 

[Strike 7,478]

Just now, CucurellatheCat said:

he plays with both and plays lcb for palace 

He plays LCB ibut he's still right-footed in all his actions. I would prefer to sign a left footed CB

[CucurellatheCat 22]

4 minutes ago, Strike said:

He plays LCB ibut he's still right-footed in all his actions. I would prefer to sign a left footed CB

hes as good with both lol

 

I posted this in here the otherday from a summary I got from his stats pages:

"Marc Guehi is right-footed, although he is known for his comfort and skill using his left foot, particularly when playing on the left side of the backline."

 

 

[Duppy Conqueror 1,531]

Maresca has said in the past of the importance of a lefty at CB in his team for balance.

I reckon this is because of when Cucu is moving around the LCB is playing on the edge of the back line.

With LW/RW cutting inside on their inside foot it could be argued that lefties should play right side and righties play left side in defense but that's probably an whole debate in itself.

[CucurellatheCat 22]

Here's chat gpt total summary of guehis feet (although i air on the side of this is all bs)

Marc Guehi is a right-footed centre-back who has established himself as a key player for both Crystal Palace and the England national team, renowned for his technical ability and composure, particularly when playing on the left side of the backline despite his natural right-foot dominance. His proficiency with his left foot, developed through extensive individual drills in the Chelsea academy, allows him to execute precise passes and maintain control under pressure, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. As of August 2025, he is set to captain Crystal Palace in the upcoming Community Shield match against Liverpool on August 10, 2025

Edited 3 hours ago by CucurellatheCat

[Duppy Conqueror 1,531]

I would say Guehi is by far the best option even remotely possible (unless we taken another risk on recently injury prone players like Scalvini)

[CucurellatheCat 22]

Worth a watch, I wanted to see this but its on channel 5 and i was at the game, was on my home feed on toob, I dont subscribe to these bot accounts haha but my algo is full of this kinda stuff, should help everyone whos not in uk or didnt watch or go understand what all the headlines re CB etc are all about, I didnt even know gittens is a brit LOL

he will start imo

Agent Cole Palmer does it again, they all want to play with him, wild pull factor, We HAVE to keep Cole man, I will literally cry if they sell him in the next like 5 years because some oil bandits offer 150/200M for him!! 

[mkh 575]

Nice is negotiating for David Datro Fofana, and Toulouse are also interested.

Chelsea are demanding a one-off transfer. Both Nice and Toulouse are trying to find a financial solution. Nice has instead raised the idea of a loan with an option to buy.

Toulouse can afford a transfer fee estimated between €4m and €5m, but are being held back by the player’s salary demands.

(@lequipe)

Edited 2 hours ago by mkh

[Thor 2,693]

20 minutes ago, mkh said:

Nice is negotiating for David Datro Fofana, and Toulouse are also interested.

Chelsea are demanding a one-off transfer. Both Nice and Toulouse are trying to find a financial solution. Nice has instead raised the idea of a loan with an option to buy.

Toulouse can afford a transfer fee estimated between €4m and €5m, but are being held back by the player’s salary demands.

(@lequipe)

If this gets across the line, we should be able to afford a Xavi Simmons signed RB Leipzig jersey.