Chelsea Transfers

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and I posted the right thing too, lol (no score)

in the stats posting

was looking at another site that listed a goal (incorrectly)

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51 minutes ago, killer1257 said:

Wait, against which team did Moukoko score a goal? Did I miss something?

 

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I put in a correction

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I put in a correction

Can happen even to you [emoji102]

Just was a little bit confused haha

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Looking at what we realistically need in the summer 

Starting Center Back 

Defensive Midfielder 

Rotation/Competition goalkeeper for Mendy 

Rotation Left Back 

Maybe Rotation Attacker with Giroud probably leaving and Ziyech going to African Cup Of Nations.

[King Kante 1,643]

5 hours ago, Styl1994 said:

Looking at what we realistically need in the summer 

Starting Center Back 

Defensive Midfielder 

Rotation/Competition goalkeeper for Mendy 

Rotation Left Back 

Maybe Rotation Attacker with Giroud probably leaving and Ziyech going to African Cup Of Nations.

With:

1) Giroud looking like he is going

2) Puli always being injured 

3) Werner looking like a better fit at LWF or a SS 

4) CHO having not kicked on

5) Ziyech off next season to the ACoN

I would argue a CF or another AM (depending on what you do with Werner) is the third most important signing after a CB and DM. A GK2 is not really that hard to secure as you can normally get one cheap or on a free. 

[Tomo 21,751]

52 minutes ago, King Kante said:

With:

1) Giroud looking like he is going

2) Puli always being injured 

3) Werner looking like a better fit at LWF or a SS 

4) CHO having not kicked on

5) Ziyech off next season to the ACoN

I would argue a CF or another AM (depending on what you do with Werner) is the third most important signing after a CB and DM. A GK2 is not really that hard to secure as you can normally get one cheap or on a free. 

The new back up keeper is low-key crucial to get right next summer as Mendy could be missing upto a month due to ACON. If we end up getting a mess of a keeper it could cost us big time!

Re striker, i don't know how realistic our chances would be but If England is on his radar we should give everything to pull Haaland.

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15 minutes ago, Tomo said:

The new back up keeper is low-key crucial to get right next summer as Mendy could be missing upto a month due to ACON. If we end up getting a mess of a keeper it could cost us big time!

Re striker, i don't know how realistic our chances would be but If England is on his radar we should give everything to pull Haaland.

Hearing voices from training that Cech is still legit good. Want to see him on the pitch in a dead rubber some time this season

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54 minutes ago, Tomo said:

The new back up keeper is low-key crucial to get right next summer as Mendy could be missing upto a month due to ACON. If we end up getting a mess of a keeper it could cost us big time!

Re striker, i don't know how realistic our chances would be but If England is on his radar we should give everything to pull Haaland.

Oh, for sure. However, with the GK2 it isn't that hard to pick someone decent up, unlike CB or DM. For instance, someone like Romero shouldn't be too hard and if not him then someone of a similar ilk. I do agree it needs to be done, its just that I think it is easy enough to do. 

As for Håland, I actually think we have a great chance of getting him but we'll have to wait until 2022 owing to his clause. For me, with the way the squad is shaping up, if we can find a solution to CB and DM in the next three windows we could have a very promising set up that is ready to dominate for 5-8 years owing to the age demographic. That should be very appealing to him. 

Personally, I think Håland will come to England so we do not have to worry about Real/Barca/Juve. That would mean he will have a choice of us, Utd, City and the Dippers. City probably have a higher chance than us owing to his connections with the club already, however City by 2022 may be in need of a revamp if they do not get cracking in the next 12 months. Dippers for me do not really play in a style that best fits him, whilst Utd have been fecking up their squad building for years now. 

This is why I am not too fussed about squad/back up players at this point. For me, the key is finding a long term solution to every area of the starting XI. I know a lot of people want another LB prioritised but the way I see it Chilwell can play 80%+ games in a season, then we also have Dave who can cover their without being a clown. For sure, if we can get another great LB who is happy to play second fiddle then go for it but in my opinion that isn't going to happen and it is more likely than not you would just replace Emerson/Alonso with a player of a similar ability. Further, Maatsen looks promising enough so it may even be in 18-24 months he can come in and be the LB2. 

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7 hours ago, Styl1994 said:

Maybe Rotation Attacker with Giroud probably leaving and Ziyech going to African Cup Of Nations.

I heard Hulk in leaving China. Another chance for us 

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On 10/24/2020 at 2:06 PM, killer1257 said:

There are reports in Germany the last couple of days that his injury is very complex and takes a lot of time to heal properly (and it seems to be healing), and Gladbach expects him to be out for a while longer. The problem was that the extent of his injury came out later than expected. First they said he does not need operation, then he suddenly needs one etc.
Also, he had some setbacks with his injury.
So, according to German reports I read, he will not play football the rest of the year. Maybe, he might make a comeback january next year or something.

 

On 10/24/2020 at 1:59 PM, Vesper said:

why would he miss the rest of the year?

his knee Injury was Mar 8, 2020, surely he will not be out 15 straight months with it

 

Back on the bench. Even played a minute 4 days ago.

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2 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

Back on the bench. Even played a minute 4 days ago.

Just came to post the same thing but he is now on as a sub. 

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3 hours ago, King Kante said:

Oh, for sure. However, with the GK2 it isn't that hard to pick someone decent up, unlike CB or DM. For instance, someone like Romero shouldn't be too hard and if not him then someone of a similar ilk. I do agree it needs to be done, its just that I think it is easy enough to do

Fully agree.

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19 hours ago, Styl1994 said:

Looking at what we realistically need in the summer 

Starting Center Back 

Defensive Midfielder 

Rotation/Competition goalkeeper for Mendy 

Rotation Left Back 

Maybe Rotation Attacker with Giroud probably leaving and Ziyech going to African Cup Of Nations.

I agree with all.

GK: Mendy, new backup keeper (full trust in Cech with this), HG 3rd choice (we have many on loan)

RB: James, Azpi (last season for him)

LB: Chilwell, new LB. I know that Alaba, Rose, Bertrand, Amavi, Van Annholt and Bernat are free agents in 7 months. Is one of them good option? Apart from Alaba who is off somewhere else and does not want to play LB anymore.

Also we have players like Gosens, Tagliafico and Halstenberg with contracts expiring in 2022 so they should be on cheap next summer. One of them would be my choice.

CB: Silva, Zouma, new CB (Gimenez, Ginter, Romagnoli, Luiz Felipe, Milenkovic) and 4th choice can be Tomori or if he is out on loan Rudiger can stay but would have to renew so we do not lose him for free.

DM: Kante, Rice (sell Jorginho, loan Gilmour)

CM: Havertz, Mount, Kovacic, Gallagher (lets see we should not close the door for Ross yet)

Wingers: Pulisic, Ziyech, CHO (I do not think we need new player here, Werner, Kai, Mount, Conor can all cover this position)

CF: Werner, Abraham (Kai can cover here as well)

So GK will be between 0 and 10m max, LB around 20m, CB between 30m and 70m, Rice 70-75m and bring back Gallagher. No problem in terms of finance.

We will get money from Bakayoko, Moses, Chris, Alonso, Emerson, Jorginho, RLC, Barkley...

 

 

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1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

I agree with all.

GK: Mendy, new backup keeper (full trust in Cech with this), HG 3rd choice (we have many on loan)

RB: James, Azpi (last season for him)

LB: Chilwell, new LB. I know that Alaba, Rose, Bertrand, Amavi, Van Annholt and Bernat are free agents in 7 months. Is one of them good option? Apart from Alaba who is off somewhere else and does not want to play LB anymore.

Also we have players like Gosens, Tagliafico and Halstenberg with contracts expiring in 2022 so they should be on cheap next summer. One of them would be my choice.

CB: Silva, Zouma, new CB (Gimenez, Ginter, Romagnoli, Luiz Felipe, Milenkovic) and 4th choice can be Tomori or if he is out on loan Rudiger can stay but would have to renew so we do not lose him for free.

DM: Kante, Rice (sell Jorginho, loan Gilmour)

CM: Havertz, Mount, Kovacic, Gallagher (lets see we should not close the door for Ross yet)

Wingers: Pulisic, Ziyech, CHO (I do not think we need new player here, Werner, Kai, Mount, Conor can all cover this position)

CF: Werner, Abraham (Kai can cover here as well)

So GK will be between 0 and 10m max, LB around 20m, CB between 30m and 70m, Rice 70-75m and bring back Gallagher. No problem in terms of finance.

We will get money from Bakayoko, Moses, Chris, Alonso, Emerson, Jorginho, RLC, Barkley...

Disagree we need new winger because:

Ziyech (off to AFCON)

Pulisic (injury prone)

CHO (Lampard doesn't fully trust him)

Mount (bang average when playing this position)

Havertz (same as Mount)

Werner (decent but not his best position)

Gallagher (more like a no.8 to me and we don't need to shoehorn him like Mount or Havertz).

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2 minutes ago, Blues Forever said:

Disagree we need new winger because:

Ziyech (off to AFCON)

Pulisic (injury prone)

CHO (Lampard doesn't fully trust him)

Mount (bang average when playing this position)

Havertz (same as Mount)

Werner (not his best position)

Gallagher (more like a no.8 to me and we don't need to shoehorn him like Mount or Havertz).

Think so as well, we need another top class winger like Sancho or a world class ST and play Werner on the wings.

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8 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

LB: Chilwell, new LB. I know that Alaba, Rose, Bertrand, Amavi, Van Annholt and Bernat are free agents in 7 months. Is one of them good option? Apart from Alaba who is off somewhere else and does not want to play LB anymore.

Thinking about it it's a shame Saka committed long term to Arsenal, had he decided against doing so we could have tried to approach him as a free agent for cover across LB, CM and on the wing.

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12 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

LB: Chilwell, new LB. I know that Alaba, Rose, Bertrand, Amavi, Van Annholt and Bernat are free agents in 7 months. Is one of them good option? Apart from Alaba who is off somewhere else and does not want to play LB anymore.

Also we have players like Gosens, Tagliafico and Halstenberg with contracts expiring in 2022 so they should be on cheap next summer. One of them would be my choice.

 

Problem with LB signing in particular is that no one playing at a decent level will want to come here and be Chilwell's backup. Either we have to find someone from a smaller league - Tsimikas like - or promote someone like Maatsen in the squad

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1 hour ago, Strike said:

Problem with LB signing in particular is that no one playing at a decent level will want to come here and be Chilwell's backup. Either we have to find someone from a smaller league - Tsimikas like - or promote someone like Maatsen in the squad

Agree, people are talking about a LB2 as if it is a massive priority, however with Chilwell here and him being a player that can get through serious minutes (80%+) we have no chance of attracting a top or even decent LB here as unless we pay them crazy money, which should be invested elsewhere.

My concern going forward with the squad is: 

1) Getting a real DMF

2) Getting a long term CB1 

3) Getting another CF (Werner from me is staying out at LWF or will play as a SS, he is kind of doing both atm) or AM if Werner goes to No.9. 

4) Getting a competent GK2 

After that we can start thinking of a new LB as the bloke isn't going to play much. I know Emerson and Alonso are not flavour of the month around here so if you do not want them anywhere near the first team squad, you can still slot Dave over there to cover the 20%. On top of this we have Maatsen as a potential and Sarr can also come in as a CB if he continues to develop and be used there from time to time. LB2 seems to be a hot topic around here but I do not see the urgent need to go splash the cash there when we still have holes in the squad for starting positions (DMF) positions that require heavy rotation more than LB (AM/CF), a 36 year old as the best player in the position (CB) or a player that will be going walkies next season for up to 6 weeks in the busiest part of the season (GK). 

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The Napoli firesale that will alert Chelsea ahead of January transfer window

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-napoli-transfers-koulibaly-mertens-19343712

 

The coronavirus crisis has impacted all aspects of life in 2020, and football clubs are no exception. Having to play games behind closed doors has resulted in a massive loss of match day income to all teams, and the financial effects could be devastating.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have already announced annual losses, and they won’t be alone in doing so.

However, those clubs don’t appear to have problems as grave as those which are currently facing Napoli. Gennaro Gattuso’s side are sixth in Serie A after eight rounds of matches, which is remarkably good form when you consider that the players reportedly haven’t been paid since July.

That’s according to Ciro Venerato, who was speaking to Radio Goal on Kiss Kiss Napoli (which was later reported by areanapoli.it ). If this is true, and there is to be a fire sale in Naples, then there are certainly players who could be available who might be of interest to Chelsea.

Kalidou Koulibaly

Let’s be honest, if Kalidou Koulibaly is sold then it won’t just be the Blues who would be interested, but probably every top club across the continent.

The 29-year-old is widely regarded as one of the top centre-backs in the world, probably second only to Virgil van Dijk, and would shore up any backline in need of improvements.

Chelsea have improved defensively since Thiago Silva joined from Paris Saint-Germain, and while the 36-year-old may extend his one year contract, he won’t be around forever.

Koulibaly could become the Blues’ new defensive lynchpin for a long term basis, and the Senegal international would be sure to be a hit in the Premier League.

 

Dries Mertens

It might seem odd to suggest that Chelsea sign a player who is 33-years-old when they have so many exciting young attacking players on their books at the moment.

But there’s no harm in having a wily veteran who can make a difference in certain matches. Pedro and Willian both provided that option for the Blues in recent years but left the club in the summer, so there’s a definite vacancy at Stamford Bridge for that sort of input.

And as much as Mertens is in the autumn of his career, he scored 28 league goals as recently as the 2016/17 season ( per WhoScored ). He has also made the most goal contributions for Napoli in Serie A this term, scoring three and setting up three more. The Belgian is far from finished.

Hirving Lozano

Mexican international Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano looks more than ready to make the step up to a side challenging for the title. He has scored four goals and assisted one in his first seven league appearances in 2020/21 (per WhoScored).

His tally in those first seven games equals his totals on both fronts for the whole of last season.

Lozano is also capable of playing on both sides of the attack and there’s no harm in adding tactically flexible players to a squad.

The former PSV Eindhoven attacking midfielder is also willing to put in the hard yards defensively, so would be a valuable addition to any squad.