Chelsea Transfers

[Thor 2,693]

6 hours ago, R2D2 said:

True, I want to believe most is bullshit rumours but being reported by Matt worries me to say at least.

Why are you always so angry? Settle mate. 

 

Can someone point out the negatives to me about getting a player like Traore really cheap? Is he not an ideal backup at RWB? 

These speed merchants thrive in good to great teams. They are on a team that has more of the ball, that is able to find space for them better, and they are usually given one to two things to do in a game and not overcomplicate things. Traore is the fastest player to ever step foot on a football pitch. He would do more good than bad for us, particularly against tired legs. 

[Vesper 30,141]

15 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Neuhaus signed for Bayern in 2022, jfyi

 

Lacroix is 90% gone too RB Leipzig for 30m. Watch him double his price there within 2 years. We should try to swoop in here IMO. Lacroix is my favourite of our CB transfer targets atm.

Bayern Munich plan to sign Florian Neuhaus in 2022

https://bayernstrikes.com/2021/05/30/bayern-munich-plan-sign-florian-neuhaus-2022/

Bayern Munich is known for efficient work in the transfer window. The German Champions work in a manner that there is fine balance maintained in long-term planning and short-term success on the pitch. Die Roten has reportedly planned a big transfer for next summer to keep improving the squad.

According to Bild (via iMiaSanMia), Die Roten has an agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus for next summer. The German midfielder will stay at Gladbach for one more year before moving to Bavaria.

It has been widely reported that Neuhaus has been subject to interest for Bayern. The German midfielder reportedly has a release clause of €40 million in his contract at Gladbach. Even though it is a fairly decent fee for a phenomenal talent, Die Roten will not be able to afford to sign Neuhaus this summer.

Rekordmeister has previously regretted not signing a top talent like Leroy Sane when he was at Schalke. However, they managed to correct that error by bringing Sane to the club last summer. Neuhaus is in a similar position as Sane was at Schalke. Reaching an agreement with the young midfielder would make sure that Die Roten does not miss out on promising German talent.

The reports continue to suggest that Die Roten will look to improve midfield options this summer. If the report from Bild is true, then Rekordmeister may make two quality midfield additions in the next two summer transfer windows.

Neuhaus is currently with the German squad for Euro 2020. Gladbach’s resolve might be tested if other big clubs come in for him this summer. Die Roten getting a verbal agreement done with Neuhaus will make sure that they avoid him from going to other big European clubs this summer.

Meanwhile, it will be intriguing to see the German club’s plans for this season. They have been heavily linked with Eduardo Camavinga, but the latest reports in France suggest that Paris Saint-Germain has been in talks with Rennes to sign the young midfielder. Gini Wijnaldum was briefly linked to the club, but he is set to join Barcelona on a free transfer.

Uli Hoeness confirmed this week that there will be no more big-money signings this summer. The German Champions have spent a big fee on the signing of Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig. They will have to look for sales to raise funds for other signings.

[Vesper 30,141]

14 minutes ago, Thor said:

Traore is the fastest player to ever step foot on a football pitch. 

 

Edited May 31, 2021 by Vesper

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

2 minutes ago, Vesper said:

 

Speaking about pace, Lacroix is the fastest centre back in Bundesliga and ran the fastest 4th top speed last season with 35.8kmh. Imagine him and Rüdiger in our defence we probably could push the defensive 20 m into the opposition's half and still not get catch a counter attack lol

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1 hour ago, Superblue_1986 said:

Not sure how true this really is. Maybe they're not keen on it, but it certainly isn't a deal breaker to stop a move.

We brought Matic back for big money after letting him go and it's widely reported we wanted Lukaku back before he went to United.

Matic was 21yo when we bought him, 23yo when we sold him, after a one year loan to Vitesse following a year here, and we only paid a net £18m more when we bought him back, which was a steal, as he was a really sold DMF for us for 3 years, plus we turned a 10m profit or so off the price paid for the 2nd buy and then the sale to Manure.

Lukaku was a teen when we bought him, and we would be paying £50 to £60 MORE than what we sold him for for. All for only one full sub 30yo season. He turns 30 towards the end of the season after this coming season.

Rice will cost £75 to £85m MORE than what we got for him (which was zero, we let him go as a teen)

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28 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Speaking about pace, Lacroix is the fastest centre back in Bundesliga and ran the fastest 4th top speed last season with 35.8kmh. Imagine him and Rüdiger in our defence we probably could push the defensive 20 m into the opposition's half and still not get catch a counter attack lol

If we cannot get Bastoni

then I am in for Lacroix

although I SO rate the monster that is Sven Botman too

Imagine if in 3 years or so Mbuyamba comes good and Botman is playing with him

1.95m twin tanks

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[Magic Lamps 11,692]

1 minute ago, Vesper said:

If we cannot get Bastoni

then I am in for Lacroix

although I SO rate the monster that is Sven Botman too

Imagine if in 3 years or so Mbuyamba comes good and Botman is playing with him

1.95m twin tanks

They are both not exactly rapid are they? Currently I think pace is more important for CBs atm (esp in our playing style ) than a few cms more height. If i have to choose between a 1,90 defender with lightning pace and 1,95 one with decent pace, i woud always go for the former.

[Jase 43,479]

13 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Lukaku was a teen when we bought him, and we would be paying £50 to £60 MORE than what we sold him for for. All for only one full sub 30yo season. He turns 30 towards the end of the season after this coming season.

I truly wonder whether the club will just go for Lukaku now, despite his age as you mentioned, and not being in it for Haaland next year when Haaland will provide a longer term of success (yes, I know there will be a lot of clubs in for him next summer but still). 

[Jype 6,398]

9 minutes ago, Jas said:

I truly wonder whether the club will just go for Lukaku now, despite his age as you mentioned, and not being in it for Haaland next year when Haaland will provide a longer term of success (yes, I know there will be a lot of clubs in for him next summer but still). 

Haaland wouldn't be 'long term' either, Raiola will make sure of that. After all, the pizza man will need new agent commissions every few years..

[milka 3,392]

- new ST ( Giroud leave , Abraham probably loan or permanent transfer )

- new backup GK ( Kepa probably will leave too , Caballero 3th choice is ok )

-  CB if   sold Zouma 

-  maybe midfielder or winger if someone of CHO , Zieych leave

- LB/LWB Backup if both Alonso and Emerson leave too

 

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, Jype said:

Haaland wouldn't be 'long term' either, Raiola will make sure of that. After all, the pizza man will need new agent commissions every few years..

Hard to disagree but it still screams long term more than with Lukaku. And who knows...if we can keep being successful with Haaland, maybe he'll stay for the long term. 

[R2D2 368]

1 minute ago, Jas said:

Hard to disagree but it still screams long term more than with Lukaku. And who knows...if we can keep being successful with Haaland, maybe he'll stay for the long term. 

Even if he doesn't stay long term we will still get all our money back when he gets sold and reinvest in someone else. 

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9 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

They are both not exactly rapid are they? Currently I think pace is more important for CBs atm (esp in our playing style ) than a few cms more height. If i have to choose between a 1,90 defender with lightning pace and 1,95 one with decent pace, i woud always go for the former.

They are both far from slow, but yes, not Lacroix FoN pace.

Solution.

Buy them both, as combined they would cost what Bastoni or Marquinhos or De Ligt would alone, lolol.

Sell Zouma FFS. Tomori is likely sold. Sarr is not good enough, but was free, so will generate funds no matter what. Thiago Silva leaves after June 2022. I am not yet sold on Guehi. Certainly not sold at all on Ampadu as a CB. Azpi will be done in a couple years or so.

Mbuyamba is so not a guaranteed star yet, not at all.

Plenty of room for both Lacroix and Botman. 

[Jase 43,479]

2 minutes ago, R2D2 said:

Even if he doesn't stay long term we will still get all our money back when he gets sold and reinvest in someone else. 

True. Forgot about that. That would certainly fit into the club's approach of buying young players and then maybe selling them for a higher value later on.

[Vesper 30,141]

Absolute wild card CF (if we shit the bed on all the big names)

today (it is June 1st now here) is his 24th B-day

Youssef En-Nesyri

Big, pace and stamina are both high, scored 24 goals for Sevilla in less than 3000 minutes, plus 2 for Morocco

20 goals in the last 5 months or so of the season including 2 league hat tricks, and a brace v Dortmund in the CL

MONSTER in the air

Edited May 31, 2021 by Vesper