Bob Singleton Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Looks like we're making our position clear; buy him outright or walk away. I fear this could drag on and on and on and on... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Inter director Ausilio: “Lukaku knows we want him back here. We’re trying to find a solition.” Given that a soliton is a solitary wave, I think we have a similar objective … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd25 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Another youngster could be joining, Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton and no he actually isn’t a winger. Edited July 5, 2023 by Floyd25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Floyd25 said: Another youngster could be joining, Ishe Samuels-Smith from Everton and no he actually isn’t a winger. Who is he going to replace Maatensen? Edited July 6, 2023 by ROTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 https://romapress.net/chelsea-strongly-interested-in-paulo-dybala/ Strong interest in Dybala, €12m fee. I know Poch has tried to sign him in the past. Obviously seen a lot of him over the years, a truly talented player but of course quite fragile. At that price though, and providing wages aren't ridiculous, I won't be mad if we opt to take such a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiswickblue Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 With the number of young wingers and midfielders we've invested in, I hope we won't be blocking their pathways by signing senior players in their positions, especially when we're not in a position to be challenging for the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, chiswickblue said: With the number of young wingers and midfielders we've invested in, I hope we won't be blocking their pathways by signing senior players in their positions, especially when we're not in a position to be challenging for the league. Dybala is neither a winger or a midfielder, so isn't really an issue in this particular case. He'd be depth at the #10 spot, maybe spend a little time upfront if needed, and is cheap as chips relative to his talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singleton Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Looks like Andre Onana might be United bound. We're still discussing with Brighton over Caicedo (with whom we have agreed terms) CFC looking at around £80m Brighton want £100m+ We're still monitoring Romeo Lavia, though Liverpool seem to have moved to the head of the queue for now. Rumours of Dybala as a back up 10/second striker to Nkunku seems to be strengthening. Milan and CFC continue to negotiate over Pulisic. It's said that both sides are now reasonably close, and it's more about the structure of the fee rather than the final number (around €22m/23m) Al Nassr offer for Ziyech is still open. Initial salary is 40% of original offer following "failed" fitness test, BUT if he stays fit, he gets the full €15m. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original 21 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Thought he was PSG bound. But maybe not… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holymoly Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I heard a rumour that Sterling might be available for the right money. Saudi is interested apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, Original 21 said: Thought he was PSG bound. But maybe not… I am convinced that Jacob Steinberg is being paid by Veiga's representatives. He is the only journo who has been reporting on him going to a number of clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singleton Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, Holymoly said: I heard a rumour that Sterling might be available for the right money. Saudi is interested apparently. Meanwhile others are reporting that the club have no intention of selling him. They see him as a 'leader' within the group (given his experience) and they're looking to hopefully add one more wide player (as well as a striker and likely two midfielders) not get rid of one (Ziyech and Pulisic are no longer considered squad players currently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevelourfog Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/06/chelsea-refuse-to-meet-brightons-demand-of-100m-for-moises-caicedo Why do we keep telling Steinberg everything we're doing? This drags on for the next 7 weeks unless we fold or the player goes on strike. Edited July 6, 2023 by thevelourfog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boratsbrother Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Holymoly said: I heard a rumour that Sterling might be available for the right money. Saudi is interested apparently. À few weeks ago the Daily Mail said Sterling's wages were causing friction in the dressing room. While I could understand players thinking Sterling wasn't doing anywhere near enough to deserve his huge salary and being pissed off by it, it's probably fair to say those very same players didn't deserve what they were paid last season. Out of our entire squad, I'd say Silva was the only player who played up to par and deserved what they were paid. Edited July 6, 2023 by boratsbrother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, boratsbrother said: À few weeks ago the Daily Mail said Sterling's wages were causing friction in the dressing room. While I could understand players thinking Sterling wasn't doing anywhere near enough to deserve his huge salary and being pissed off by it, it's probably fair to say those very same players didn't deserve what they were paid last season. Out of our entire squad, I'd say Silva was the only player who played up to par and deserved what they were paid. Enzo was by far the best value based on salary by a country mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singleton Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 47 minutes ago, Bison said: I am convinced that Jacob Steinberg is being paid by Veiga's representatives. He is the only journo who has been reporting on him going to a number of clubs. There are loads of stories regarding Veiga being wanted by a multitude of clubs NOT written by Steinberg. Just three examples for you, but there are others regarding Newcastle and Liverpool amongst others:https://frenchfootballweekly.com/2023/07/05/psg-rushes-towards-gabri-veiga-the-stops-multiply/ https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12915401/gabri-veiga-can-be-unique-midfielder-former-celta-vigo-head-coach-explains-why-spaniard-is-premier-league-target https://www.manchestercity.news/man-city-could-now-land-their-next-david-silva-by-securing-transfer-deal-for-amazing-34m-player-opinion/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Orca Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 49 minutes ago, Bob Singleton said: Meanwhile others are reporting that the club have no intention of selling him. They see him as a 'leader' within the group (given his experience) and they're looking to hopefully add one more wide player (as well as a striker and likely two midfielders) not get rid of one (Ziyech and Pulisic are no longer considered squad players currently) A leader? Didn't they watch him this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Ham said: Enzo was by far the best value based on salary by a country mile. Not sure that is true, with the team only winning 15 points in Enzo’s 18 pl matches vs 29 pts won in the previous 20 All history now who gives a dam 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 05/07/2023 at 22:02, Blue Moon said: Inter director Ausilio: “Lukaku knows we want him back here. We’re trying to find a solition.” Given that a soliton is a solitary wave, I think we have a similar objective … Unless they pay a proper price for fatty boom boom I suggest this wave: 🖕🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Bob Singleton said: They see him as a 'leader' within the group Is that Poch or more general club take on Sterling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, ROTG said: Is that Poch or more general club take on Sterling? Who knows. But I do think he has that in him, I really do. I’m excited to see what Poch can do with Raheem, who I personally think is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 7 hours ago, xceleryx said: Dybala is neither a winger or a midfielder, so isn't really an issue in this particular case. Opposite of what yannick said on his YouTube video today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Chelsea_Matt said: Who knows. But I do think he has that in him, I really do. I’m excited to see what Poch can do with Raheem, who I personally think is great! Yep - he will be back to his usual double figures for a season. Do you think this alleged intense fitness approach by Poch will man up sterling running style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boratsbrother Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, ROTG said: Not sure that is true, with the team only winning 15 points in Enzo’s 18 pl matches vs 29 pts won in the previous 20 All history now who gives a dam 😀 I wouldn't say the arrival of Enzo had much to do with the very poor points tally for the second half of the season. The whole team just struggled in every dept of the game. That said, I was far from impressed with what I saw from Enzo. His extreme lack of pace is always going to be a problem for him in this league. As with Mudryk, I just hope he has a lot more to offer than what they showed last season. As you say. It's all history now and everyone starts next season with a clean slate. Edited July 6, 2023 by boratsbrother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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