It seems like Weston McKennie is available. What does everyone think of him?

I don't think we need to be in a massive rush to sign anyone.  We addressed the main area of concern by adding Lukaku.  I think we've enough depth to be able to compete again.

I know the CB situation with Zouma gone and Kounde maybe not coming in does leave us a little light, and the same is obviously true in the midfield if we don't land Saul on loan.

However, trying to add players into a CL winning squad can upset the balance of the team, and I think TT has worked very well to build a winning group of players with a great camaraderie.  We are also still trying to fit in some players from last seasons window (I also think a number of fans need to remember not every window will be like last seasons) 

I am actually glad we aren't succumbing to the Twitter mentality of "just sign someone!"  Only this window have we got rid of the likes of Bakayoko, Zappacosta, Drinkwater and other players I feel were panic buys molded from the "just sign some players" mentality.  I think Ampadu, Chalobah, and RLC give us enough depth and I trust Tuchel to integrate them as needed 

Barcelona reportedly want DeJong from Sevilla will be interesting to see how they fare.

21 hours ago, forbzy said:

He looked good yesterday. Potential to be a very good player. Incredible pace and power but he needs to improve his delivery. Reminds me a little of Gronkjaer in that respect.

He's always had potential to be a good player, but the problem is that he never delivers. So much pace and power, but if there is no end product, then whats the point?

Been at work all day, have we signed Hulk yet?

9 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Been at work all day, have we signed Hulk yet?

48 hours apparently 

Wow 2 years later and Atletico are getting Greizmann back for nearly a third of what they sold him for. Shesh, part of why they pushes Saul out.

Hey @trensawhat is this about Luke De Jong going to Barca, they meet his buyout?

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Wow 2 years later and Atletico are getting Greizmann back for nearly a third of what they sold him for. Shesh, part of why they pushes Saul out.

Hey @trensawhat is this about Luke De Jong going to Barca, they meet his buyout?

We scamed them haha

Surprised we weren't in for McGinn. Thr guy looks really good. 

On 12/09/2021 at 04:56, Deino said:

Surprised we weren't in for McGinn. Thr guy looks really good. 

I genuinely rate McGinn. I wouldn’t complain at all if he was brought in.

On 31/08/2021 at 21:05, Munkworth said:

Been at work all day, have we signed Hulk yet?

We don't need Hulk, we have Captain America 

https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/chelsea-ready-to-splash-out-on-kingstonian-trialist-bryant-akono-bilongo-4388541

Not often we pick up players from non league clubs these days, good to spread wealth to the lower leagues and possibly a dream come true for the player.

I'd take Raya as the Kepa replacement. His distribution and commanding of the area seemed to be very good

On 05/10/2021 at 21:39, charierre said:

https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/chelsea-ready-to-splash-out-on-kingstonian-trialist-bryant-akono-bilongo-4388541/

Not often we pick up players from non league clubs these days, good to spread wealth to the lower leagues and possibly a dream come true for the player.

Definitely, wealth is spreading and dreams are coming true! 50,000 is not the kind of money players usually get excited about, but it's a good chance for a young 19-year-old defender.

Chelsea rumoured to want Konstantin Tyukavin (19 yr old, Striker) and Arsen Zakharyan (Midfield, 18 yr old)  both from Dynamo Moscow.

19 minutes ago, Fruity66 said:

Chelsea rumoured to want Konstantin Tyukavin (19 yr old, Striker) and Arsen Zakharyan (Midfield, 18 yr old)  both from Dynamo Moscow.

Loan army needs replenishing I guess

Any thoughts in if Lille and Canada Forward Jonathan David would be a good alternative to Lukaku? 

Been linked with Jesse Lingard, although United apparently won't consider selling to us, and to RB Salzburg striker/wide forward Karim Adeyemi.

17 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Been linked with Jesse Lingard, although United apparently won't consider selling to us

Dear god no. 

18 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Been linked with Jesse Lingard, although United apparently won't consider selling to us, and to RB Salzburg striker/wide forward Karim Adeyemi.

Adeyemi could turn into a monster. I think we shouldn't even wait for the summer window...

Adeyemi has "Wayne Routledge" written all over him

What on Earth is this obsession in the press with all our players wanting to leave?

In the last week or so I’ve read that Rudiger won’t sign and will leave, Christiansen and Dave are off to Barcelona, Mount wants to leave for City/Real/Bayern, Zyiech wants to leave and Pulisic wants to go to Liverpool because of a lack of game time.

I don’t read of anyone wanting to leave City, United or Liverpool or even Arsenal (well, Sterling is the exception).

Why would half the squad of the reigning European champions and current league  leaders all be desperate to move elsewhere?

Is it that bad at Chelsea or is there some agenda or desperate wish that half the side to walk out?

On 22/11/2021 at 05:00, Snedger said:

What on Earth is this obsession in the press with all our players wanting to leave?

In the last week or so I’ve read that Rudiger won’t sign and will leave, Christiansen and Dave are off to Barcelona, Mount wants to leave for City/Real/Bayern, Zyiech wants to leave and Pulisic wants to go to Liverpool because of a lack of game time.

I don’t read of anyone wanting to leave City, United or Liverpool or even Arsenal (well, Sterling is the exception).

Why would half the squad of the reigning European champions and current league  leaders all be desperate to move elsewhere?

Is it that bad at Chelsea or is there some agenda or desperate wish that half the side to walk out?

It must get them clicks. It's been going on since Abramovich arrived, I have tuned out at this point though. I can still remember when they were saying Drogba was going to leave after every season.

 

wouldn't mind getting him in the squad as a competitor for the LWB position

 

Rumours of us being linked to Chiesa again. Not sure if there is truth to it or his agent is trying to push a move/ increase his contract at Juve.