Juandering who we are going to sell next, or does it Mata? - The Chelsea Transfer Thread

I was talking to a mate about it yesterday after the match. I don't know how long he'll be out, but a keeper needs full range of motion and the rehab alone could be extensive and long.

I agree with you Andy. I'd rather bring in TC and see how it goes. Resign Schwarzer too I guess.

 

The thing is that Cech's not getting any younger so it might be the case that he can't get back into the side if this TC character...




... (not that one), proves to be the real deal.

But, if that's the case, so be it. It's unfortunate but that's football I'm afraid.

My guess is that TC, (NTO), will make some mistakes in a new league so PC will get his chance again. But the keeper is a pretty important position and we can't let emotion get in the way.

 

I just don't see what we do with the money for Luiz except use it to replace Luiz? he is our 3rd best centerback and starts a lot of games in midfield, hard to replace with one buy.

If we have to live with Dave as our LB because Shaw is going for a ridiculous sum, so be it.

 

I'd honestly prefer we keep Luiz, but for crazy money I would listen. I think Luiz's future is in midfield and he'll play a part there for us. But £35m would help with a lad like Kroos.

 

Hugely underrated imo, if such a thing is possible for a Real Madrid regular. The perfect CF for a counter-attacking side.

 

Bearing in mind the fellas they mentioned in that article, just how many left backs, DO we need???

Wouldn't we be better employed finding a creative midfielder or striker?

 

If we

If we get rid of a couple, (or three), yeah, it makes sense.

I suppose I'm just a bit afraid we're going to spend money in areas we didn't particularly need and NOT spend it in others

 

Agreed with this… and what is 35 mil to this club? If Willian is worth 32 mil in the boards eyes, surely Luiz's importance to this team is worth more than the 35 apparently being offered up by Barca.

 

Are there anymore rumours floating around about Lukaku or have they died down? I will be really annoyed if we let him go. Makes no sense for me as it will mean that we'll just have to spend extra money on another striker.

1. Striker
2. CM partner for Matic
3. DM backup for Matic
4. LB

In that order. No stupid selling of players. No loaning out players in positions that we clearly need. Just keep it nice and tidy. 4 new signings. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

He is 27 (though he acts distinctly younger) so I am not sure how much more he is going to grow/learn. Pretty sure he has hit his personal plateau which is why if someone comes knocking with 35m + they can have him.

PS
Absolutely pass on Benezema.

 

1 Seems quite obvious after (almost) a season of a lack of threat up top.

2 Wondering if Oscar could grow into that role. We've got good enough players who could play in the middle of the attacking 3 and several wide players out on loan who are capable to be our 3rd option op the wing.

MvG surely can't be considered a starter going into the 2014/2015 season, but we have capable personal to partner Matic if Oscar doesn't work out.

3 Isn't this why we have Mikel in our squad who's been a first team player for years and hasn't been making any noise of his recent change of role being a squad player now.

4 Cole's stamina/speed must have declined considerably after his latest injury cause he can't be left out because of his defensive liability considering our back four sits pretty deep this season.

Still a headscratcher for me why he's been left out since January with appearing just one game recently against Atletico. Surely Jose could have rotated a bit more given Ivan a rest and moving Dave to RB.


Probably should consider these players below before spending a boatload of cash on backups.


Courtois

Wallace Zouma Omeruo Bertrand, PvA,



Chalobah McEachran/Romeu



Atsu/TraorePiazon/Hazard Marin/Moses


Lukaku/Bamford

 

I would not sell Luiz for 35m. He has been out best player in our last few CL matches and in big matches this season he has shined. He hasn't been as rash as the past and under Jose he has become a strong cm when needed. He can play all across the back four if needed and as a cm. The sad thing is that when he plays cm he is our most creative cm player that can send long passes. He is a key asset and someone that you can't replace.

 

Pretty much agree with this.

 

Benzema is a good striker whose first touch, ball control and dribbling are remarkably good for a striker, but also a player who has an inconsistent work rate. Followed him the moment he started to play at Madrid, he is not good in pressing - and his off-ball movement may cause some head aches. For some odd reason he always seemed more of a supporting striker/attacking midfielder-ish type of player than a genuine CF to me.

 

That is the best descriptor of Benzema there is. He is a striker in the Mario Gomez mold and scores goals in streaks, has a great game and then disappears for 5 or 6, etc. I think his finishing is iffy and I want someone much more consistent and I agree with everything else Arsenal said. Than again there isnt really anyone available that I really really want. I think our best bet would be Manzukic from Bayern but even he isnt a stellar choice. Our striker purchase this summer will more than likely be a choice of lesser evils and hope for something next summer.