Vesper 30,164 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Patrick Bamford said: Bakayoko + Barkley + money = Rice they already said no long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liuxas 124 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 25 minutes ago, Blues Forever said: Already rejected City, Alaba only want to go to Spain. City, but not Premier League Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Forever 1,232 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Liuxas said: City, but not Premier League Also a PL team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 368 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Liuxas said: Zakaria or Rice? Which one better. Zakaria reminds me a little bit Bakayoko. Zakaria is miles above Bakayoko and even Rice for that matter, the only possible downside would be lack of PL experience but that's about it. Better and cheaper unfortunately it doesn't look like he is even a target.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Tomo said: It's a consideration because he's approaching 30, is starting to get injured a lot, relies on his athletic qualties and this system doesn't really have a position that can bring the very best out of him. Put those all together and he's at huge risk of going the same way as Essien. That said i'm a bit cautious about doing it this summer as i feel it will be one change too many but on a quiter summer i would have been fully behind any decision to cash in and spend the money on a player better suited to that role infront of the back 4. I reckon he's been beasted season after season but now could actually get a break with the squad we have. When he's fit he's invaluable. I mean if it's a clear choice between binning him or the sideways passing expert it's an easy choice for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, Pizy said: Basically Rice needs to throw a fit and demand to go if we have a chance this summer. Even then WH have complete leverage in any negotiations to demand whatever fee they want. He's got so many years left on his contract and is so important to their team. Selling him after the season starts and with limited time to replace him their fans would riot. Our only real hope is that WH are in really bad shape financially due to COVID and absolutely need money. Then maybe they'd accept £50m or something more reasonable. 28 minutes ago, Patrick Bamford said: Bakayoko + Barkley + money = Rice WHU are in bad shape financially you only have to read around to see that. Regarding Bakayoko, Barkley etc we have enough collateral around us and money to make this happen even if they demand 60M....forget 80M that price fictitious. The money we can raise from player sales such as Jorginho and Barkley would cover the cost of DR easy. Affording him is not a problem, it's if we want him that badly. Unionjack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, ulsterchelsea said: I reckon he's been beasted season after season but now could actually get a break with the squad we have. When he's fit he's invaluable. I mean if it's a clear choice between binning him or the sideways passing expert it's an easy choice for me For me, the way I see the No.4 position is as follows: Kante: Very important player if fit, not really his ideal position but can still offer a lot. Will be a big player for another 2-4 seasons depending on fitness. However, we have to face that he may be broken slightly with his injuries and question how he is compromised in the position. For me, it is the case of sell if we get an offer if £70m+ (cash), keep if not. Jorgi: Very good player in the right league or system but that is not really here. Sell for £35m+. However, does not have much of a market. Billy: Very promising. Is kind of an ideal 2nd No.4 who we could blood at a low cost. Problem is the number of players in his position/potentially being brought (Rice). For me, loan if you do not sell both Jorgi and Kante so he gets the minutes. Rice: Interesting option for us as he players DMF but he could potentially play CB also which is still an issue. Problems are that he is expensive, hard to extract from Wet Spam and questions over his actual ability level. For me, he should only be brought if one of Jorgi or Kante are sold (or even both.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,897 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, Special Juan said: WHU are in bad shape financially you only have to read around to see that. Regarding Bakayoko, Barkley etc we have enough collateral around us and money to make this happen even if they demand 60M....forget 80M that price fictitious. The money we can raise from player sales such as Jorginho and Barkley would cover the cost of DR easy. Affording him is not a problem, it's if we want him that badly. True, raising the money looks like it'll be the "easy" part. Convincing WH to sell their best player and future captain is the extremely difficult bit. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post! Share Posted September 11, 2020 Milan, 11Drogba, DDA and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMabz 61 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 52 minutes ago, kellzfresh said: Is this an official production from Chelsea FC or fan made content? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, BigMabz said: Is this an official production from Chelsea FC or fan made content? Its fan made, just so good BigMabz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Been thinking about Rice. I always thought he was like Barkley and had the skills but without a brain. After him and Mason went out after Covid lockdownt to play footy in the park I thought they were both big kids. But the lads an out n out baller. He is just what we need as a CDM. Hes vocal (OMFG what made FL put the armband on wee baldy man? Quiet,shy,is that how we sea a captain) But watch Rice. Hes always shouting and pointing. FL wants fluidity in MF. N'Golo is brilliant chasing down guys, Great at 1 on 1. But as a ball player/passer hes not the best.. All our MF'ers offer summet slightly different. The reason of course behind the thinking N'Golo going is age,injuries,money. Excellent when fresh but Meh when knackered. Jorgi weak,frail,needs time/space on ball to be his Best. We also have to think WTF we doing with Billy G? The kids got so much potential. We have Mason,Barkles and RLC. We should really get shot of EITHER of Barkles and RLC PLUS Jorgi or N'Golo. I do think he should get Rice even if its to be next to Thiago till we get another top CB. Just see a dirty scrap on our hands with the Pikies. There will be more want him next year. And we really cant let Manure have wee baldy man. That would be just crazy - who are we? Leicester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,814 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kai 49 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 It's not official yet.... Please dont jinx it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,937 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, King Kai said: It's not official yet.... Please dont jinx it.... He's 100% ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero 1,871 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I like Mendy for his height. He is 1.97m (tallest player in Premier League?) One of Kepa's biggest weakness is his height. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,318 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Based only on YT videos, Cakir and others look better than Mendy. You cannot find one spectacular save from him. He is the first signing in the last couple of years that gives me Bakayoko vibes. But what do I know, I will trust in Cech on this. Supermonkey92 and Fernando 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,318 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Blues Forever said: Already rejected City, Alaba only want to go to Spain. Alaba ONLY wants 20m per year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kai 49 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said: Based only on YT videos, Cakir and others look better than Mendy. You cannot find one spectacular save from him. He is the first signing in the last couple of years that gives me Bakayoko vibes. But what do I know, I will trust in Cech on this. Cakir the Turkish GK? If it is him then I have seen him let in some absolute howlers, via the same frustrations we have for Kepa. He will not be better then Kepa and has the same weakness with glass wrists, corners and long shots. kellzfresh, Atomiswave, Fernando and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Cakir the Turkish GK? If it is him then I have seen him let in some absolute howlers, via the same frustrations we have for Kepa. He will not be better then Kepa and has the same weakness with glass wrists, corners and long shots. I'm telling you guys rajkovic all day. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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