Looks like we lost the race to Ugarte with PSG offering 2.5x more in salary Mount in the meantime is loving the spot light and is good as gone.
I wouldn’t be mad at moving for Youri Tielemans on a free once we clear out some deadwood. He’d be a good EPL proven CM that can provide depth behind Enzo and whoever we target to pair with him.
Yikes. We need at least 1 new CM, probably two. We have ONE guaranteed starter for next year: Enzo: Obviously a keeper And a whole squad of question marks: Kante: Haven't heard much noise so far, but seems like he could go. Even if he stays, can we count on him being available? Kova: Leaving most probably, and I'm not too sad about it. Good player, some nice memories, but not great Mount: Lot's to say here but he's probably gone RLC: Time's up Connor: Sounds like he could go too. Probably not good enough for us though I like him personally Chuk: Might (should) go on loan. If he stays he's not a starter yet Casadei: Ripping up the u21 WC right now. He's good. Is he ready? Hall: Might be good to keep this year as a bench guy. He prob wants a loan so he can play though So yeah, we gotta buy someone. Obviously
Leandro Paredes? . . . well PSG do not need him or want him. He would be available on a FREE. He will be 29 at the end of this month. Which seems Ancient compared to our current transfer targets, but, hey, some grown ups is not a bad thing either. He has played with Enzo before. Saurri tried to sign Paredes for Chelsea many moons ago. Kovacic and Kante will need replacing.
We should buy that young Brazilian kid who is ripping up the U20 World cup. . .oh, no, we already have him as well. Andrey "The Giant" Santos
An Argentinian player to replace Ziyech and Pulisic? Dybala: “Future? I’m under contract here at Roma for two more years”. 🇦🇷Release clauses:◉ €20m for Italian clubs. 🇮🇹Roma have option to ‘cancel’ it by activating salary rise from €3.8m to €6m.◉ €12m for clubs from abroad. 🌍In this case, Dybala has the final say. pic.twitter.com/ek4Alae3wk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2023
Right. Forgot him. Should definitely be in the squad next year. Still leaves us needing at least one proven option though
It is amazing that he can't. But his recent/current performances at the U20 World Cup should be an indication that the lad is valid and valuable. He's the Captain of the Brazil team. He has also played one game for the Brazil National first team. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/so...s-hits-two-in-dominant-brazil-win/ar-AA1bY1Hh
Our new goalkeeper? Chelsea are discussing Mike Maignan from AC Milan. His name came up while we were discussing the transfer of RLC to AC Milan. Players at AC Milan are very unhappy since the sacking of the football Directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara. Rafael Leao signed a new deal already. IF only he had waited a week.
We were unhappy with Kepa and we got Mendy . . . .and now we are unhappy with Mendy . . . .and we are still a bit unhappy with Kepa as well. It is exhausting. But the feeling is we need a better No.1. goalkeeper. Kepa cannot handle crosses and Mendy cannot play the ball out from the back. Are there serious available upgrades out there? Possibly. We are looking for a new shiny goalkeeper.
We need a better GK. He’s back to his Sarri form which is good enough but not elite. We have much larger issues than GK tho. He’s fine for another year. Especially as his fee will continue to be spread out for FFP.
Good Luck to him/them. A Great player/s. Truly the Kante twins are amazing. What a legend he has been for our club. Wow! The salaries being offered. €100m per year until 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...offered-salary-100m-saudi-arabia-club-chelsea Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is leaving Chelsea, and has been approached by Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab
Chelsea to sign Gabri Veiga from Celta vigo. The 21-year-old has a £34.4m release clause. He Is perhaps seen as the Mason Mount replacement.
Most of the Middle East and North Africa. And, once they start signing all the old codgers from the top leagues and there is nothing else on late at night . . . Benzema, Ronaldo, Kante, etc, etc. Zaha? Messi? Might have a peek. They have a lot of financial clout. The MLS is no longer the retirement destination for the old geezers.
I mean can't blame Kante for accepting 100m per year deal. Do you know how many Mini Coopers he can buy with that?
From the Vision List. . . . Diego Moreira - 18 year old (LW)/RW/AM) Benfica youngster on Chelsea's Vision 2030 list of players. Interest of PSG and Milan went nowhere. Recommended by an ex-player. He has pace and power. He is left footed, but plays down either side. Moreira's contract at the Estadio da Luz expires on 30 June 2023, allowing Chelsea to swoop whilst only paying nominal compensation.