Re: The 2017 Summer Transfer Thread

by Socur Toxanarosa Sun Jul 16, 2017 9:01 am

Both Auba and Belotti should be bought, Aubameyang is not a pure striker and would be great at RW, and he could be the striker when necessary, but i think it's too much to ask.

by Kick Mon Jul 17, 2017 1:52 am

I doubt it, I don't think we're looking for a RF at the moment.

Apparently we have 8 days to sign Auba if we want him. I get the feeling we'll sort out our CF position very soon. It is the biggest issue right now.

by Kick Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:39 am

I would just like to say, boy how could we use Mikel right about now.

Kante, Bakayoko, Fabregas and Mikel would be quality for CM.

by Socur Toxanarosa Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:15 am

Danilo can play CM too if he comes.

by Blue Mon Jul 17, 2017 1:38 pm

SkySports is reporting we are pursuing Aguero.

Six years late lol.

by Abramovich Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:46 pm

I'd have Aguero tbf.

Also I'd personally rather have Romeu instead of Mikel.

by Socur Toxanarosa Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:34 pm

Aguero is done, please no

by Kick Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:02 am

Socur Toxanarosa wrote:Danilo can play CM too if he comes.

In theory. I doubt we'll only go into the season with Bakayoko, Kante and Fabregas.

Blue wrote:SkySports is reporting we are pursuing Aguero.

Six years late lol.

Everyone's thoughts.

Matt Law is saying that we're not going after one CF but trying to negotiate with Morata, Belotti, Auba and Augero to ensure we get one. Laughing

by Shed Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:58 pm

Conte signs new contract
Antonio Conte has today signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea Football Club
http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2017/07/conte-signs-new-contract.html?extcmp=SOCIA_TW_ENG_STATEMENT

banana

signing of our summer Molenation

by Kick Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:40 am

Congrats on his pay rise Laughing

In all seriousness, he didn't need to extend it, so this is good news.

by Blue Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:40 am

Kick wrote:Congrats on his pay rise

In all seriousness, he didn't need to extend it, so this is good news.

Did he add years to his contract? I thought he had 2 years in his contract anyway.

by Kick Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:51 am

No, his original deal was set to expire June 2019, and his new one expires then, too.

It's nothing more than a pay rise and a public 'back off' statement.

That said, we gave extra years to Mou and then sacked him 4 years later, so there is no need to add years to his contract, yet.

If we have another good year, I'd like to see a one year extension, though.

by Blue Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:17 am

Kick wrote:No, his original deal was set to expire June 2019, and his new one expires then, too.

It's nothing more than a pay rise and a public 'back off' statement.

That said, we gave extra years to Mou and then sacked him 4 years later, so there is no need to add years to his contract, yet.

If we have another good year, I'd like to see a one year extension, though.

Definitely.

On the striker situation, Auba looks like is staying at Dortmund, Belotti is Milan top priority and even though we all like Belotti but lets be honest he has never been strongly linked to Chelsea. Seems like Morata is the most likely, and i don't believe he is better than Batshuyai tbh.

by Kick Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:34 am

I still think if Chelsea offered 70m pounds for Auba, Dortmund would sell. I think they're just trying to speed up the selling process and if they can't sell, ensure he stays.

I am also beginning to wonder if the Batshuayi loan reports are wide of the mark. His late season form almost certainly made us rethink a loan and with our relaxed nature in the transfer market, I can see him starting come opening day. Perhaps Conte has more trust in him than his did at the start of 2017? Strikers are very much reliant on form and Michy has proven that, when he starts, he often scores. So perhaps we are not worried about signing a top CF in a hurry because Conte and the board have increased faith in Michy?

by Blue Barrett Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:42 pm

Morata in.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/19/alvaro-morata-verge-completing-chelsea-move/

And for a cheaper price than I expected. Much cheaper. In this market, that's cheap.

I still have my reservations about Morata but I hope he proves me wrong and fires goals from all angles. Hopefully, he can be the first Chelsea number 9 since JFH to actually flourish.

by Kick Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:11 am

Well, Chelsea made me to look like a fool. Laughing

Good move by the board, I hope Morata (although, I don't rate him that highly, yet) finds his feet early and has a good career with us.

All of our major weaknesses have been filled now. On to LWB, RWB and a decision on CM. Danilo looks likely to join City, btw. So he's out.

by Kick Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:48 am

Being linked to Ox, Bertrand, and Candreava atm.

None seem likely, but then again, I don't see any likely candidates for our WB options.

I'd happily take Bertrand and Ox, though. Then we could sign any back up CM + a CF if Remy is to be sold and call it a day.

by Blue Barrett Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:32 am

Ox is shit. I reeaaalllyyy, reaaallyyyy don't want us to end up with a Bertrand. Something tells me there's still a chance for Sandro. Why hasn't he signed the Juve contract he has been offered yet hmm

I would be absolutely over the moon if we were able to pull that one off. Hazard badly needs a full back like that behind him.

by Kick Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:49 am

You're more than likely going to be disappointed, then Laughing

by Blue Barrett Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:48 pm

Kick wrote:You're more than likely going to be disappointed, then

A man can dream Sad

by Kick Tue Jul 25, 2017 1:49 am

Blue Barrett wrote:
Kick wrote:You're more than likely going to be disappointed, then
A man can dream

That is true.

Mutliple sources are saying we want 3-4 more players, and link Candreva, Sandro, LLorente and VVD to us.

We won't sign all of them, as we can only sign 3 more non-homegrown players.

Bertrand would be ideal, as he fills a homegrown and club trained slot. Then we can sign whoever for RWB, CM and CF.

by Kick Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:31 am

Sport linked us to Sergi Roberto, but say we'd have to pay his 40m Euro release clause.

I wouldn't mind it, tbh hmm

by Kick Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:09 am

Evening Standard are saying that Conte has been impressed with Bats in pre-season and is leaning towards keeping him. We're also put off by Swansea's 30m pound asking price for LLorente Laughing

I say keey Bats and Remy to play with Morata, we don't need more than that.

by Blue Barrett Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:51 am

Still shocking to me that Remy is still a Chelsea player. Might as well use him as 3rd option as he runs out the last year of his contract. Llorente for 30m is a terrible, terrible deal. They can keep him lol. Anything more than 15m for Llorente is a terrible deal imo. Bats is certainly looking a lot better than last season.

by Kick Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:59 am

Like how Delac is still a Chelsea player? Laughing

Or Piazon?

We hang on to players long past their use by date, but Remy could prove useful. He is still a decent CF when not injured.

by Blue Barrett Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:13 am

Still don't get the Delac case tbh. If I had to guess, Roman's doing someone a favour by keeping Delac on our wage bill. Piazon is funny too. He's clearly never going to play for us. Just sell the guy ffs. At this point, I think Kalas should be sold too. His window has closed. His potential spot belongs to Christensen (and Zouma) now.

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