10 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

I think one of the Fofana's was meant to be Chalobah !

17 hours ago, WhiteWall said:

You have got two Fofana's but don't have Anselmino, Sarr, Disasi or Sterling. But your point is valid nonetheless. Firstly nobody in Europe has any money and who would buy half of these anyway.

Similar to last season, before we buy we need to sell.

Madueke - Gittens

Nkunku - JP

Jackson - Xavi (got canceled because we couldn't move Jackson).

Veiga - Hato

And we had two mcd value deal in Garnacho Delap.

Edited January 9Jan 9 by Bob stark

16 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Hearing that Leo Castledine is being sold to Middlesbrough.

One of the few in the loan army that has been having a decent loan this season ... 12 goals and 5 assists for Huddersfield in 1577 minutes of action, playing mostly at central attacking midfield.

I guess we can't be having any career path for him at Chelsea in case a mere Cobham boy shows up Enzo Fernandez again LOL

Context. He's shining in League One.

Not much difference in that regard to Enzo, who only shines against weak proposition or 10 men :-)

Not going to knock the lad for that dermott.

Some really good goals if you watch the video I posted in the Leo Castledine thread. Proper goals, not 2 yard tap ins.

I suspect he'll find the step up at Middlesbrough a big one but let's see. Good luck to him anyway.

Edited January 9Jan 9 by Sexyfootball

Murillo should be priority # 1 if we are still linked. Matter of fact, throw in Anderson as well.

Apparently we’re in for Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, who? Some 19 yr old Gambian playing for Tromso who has 8 yellows in 21 games. Should fit in perfectly here.

Rumours that Villa are interested in Tammy Abraham and Connor Gallagher. Spurs interested in Connor too.

I liked Gallagher, but can't see any way he'd get into this team any more, really. Be a shame to see him play for another PL side. But I expect he will sooner or later if he wants to try and get back into England squad.

1 hour ago, Zeta said:

Rumours that Villa are interested in Tammy Abraham and Connor Gallagher. Spurs interested in Connor too.

I liked Gallagher, but can't see any way he'd get into this team any more, really. Be a shame to see him play for another PL side. But I expect he will sooner or later if he wants to try and get back into England squad.

Rumours are rumours but I'd be more inclined to believe Gallagher. After a bright start, poor old Tammy struggled in Italy. Same old problem. For his size - well, height - he's just not strong enough. Good addition for a Championship club if they could afford him.

13 hours ago, Zeta said:

Rumours that Villa are interested in Tammy Abraham and Connor Gallagher. Spurs interested in Connor too.

I liked Gallagher, but can't see any way he'd get into this team any more, really. Be a shame to see him play for another PL side. But I expect he will sooner or later if he wants to try and get back into England squad.

If we sign Gallagher, he will 100% rotate with Enzo, Caicedo.

The problem is once again 🤑🤑🤑. He is 26

Man Utd are ready to make a move for Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer as Fernandes’s replacement. The Blues are open to a sale and Palmer has not ruled out leaving Stamford Bridge. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Chelsea are also prepared to make a bid for Bellingham if they sell Palmer. (Source: Defensa Central)

Saw Paqueta links. He's defiantly got that Chelsea sending off from nothing, turns up once every four games DNA running through his veins.

Same news as last January recirculating.

Chelsea will work with Rosenior on transfer strategy but they do not intend on buying anyone in January, with much of their planning being for the summer. If any market opportunity arrives on deadline day, they may act.

Normally I'd agree not to act too hastily in January, but we know all we are going to get in the summer are more Gittens, Garnachos, mid table strikers, and 20 year old defenders. With or without Champions League.

Protest needs to make waves.

On 12/01/2026 at 05:38, Zeta said:

Rumours that Villa are interested in Tammy Abraham and Connor Gallagher. Spurs interested in Connor too.

I liked Gallagher, but can't see any way he'd get into this team any more, really. Be a shame to see him play for another PL side. But I expect he will sooner or later if he wants to try and get back into England squad.

I'd take Conner for Enzo anytime.

How are we still not signing proper CBs yet?

2 hours ago, Deino said:

How are we still not signing proper CBs yet?

Even if BlueCo thought we needed one (and they don't, as we saw when Colwill got injured) we would probably need to sell to buy ... 10 centre backs already on the books (Fofana, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill, Acheampong, Hato ... and then out on loan we have Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino)

On 14/01/2026 at 00:54, Sexyfootball said:

Even if BlueCo thought we needed one (and they don't, as we saw when Colwill got injured) we would probably need to sell to buy ... 10 centre backs already on the books (Fofana, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill, Acheampong, Hato ... and then out on loan we have Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino)

We need to buy CBs, sell to buy is some myth the SD cooked up because they fecked up royally hoarding players

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Edited January 14Jan 14 by Sexyfootball

3 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

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And I came here looking for hope...

On 13/01/2026 at 10:54, Sexyfootball said:

Even if BlueCo thought we needed one (and they don't, as we saw when Colwill got injured) we would probably need to sell to buy ... 10 centre backs already on the books (Fofana, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill, Acheampong, Hato ... and then out on loan we have Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino)

We've tried unsuccessfully to sell Disasi and Badiashile before. I doubt much has changed there. We could probably find a buyer for Chalobah and I suspect he will leave in the summer as he will generate pure profit. We might be able to offload Tosin too as we don't need a big fee given he was a free transfer. We'd have to take a big loss on Fofana. Maybe he is worth one more season if he continues to strengthen after his injuries. Sarr might join the full squad next season. Haven't heard much about Anselmino's form on loan.Hato, Acheampong and Colwill will all hopefully stay.

7 hours ago, forbzy said:

We've tried unsuccessfully to sell Disasi and Badiashile before. I doubt much has changed there. We could probably find a buyer for Chalobah and I suspect he will leave in the summer as he will generate pure profit. We might be able to offload Tosin too as we don't need a big fee given he was a free transfer. We'd have to take a big loss on Fofana. Maybe he is worth one more season if he continues to strengthen after his injuries. Sarr might join the full squad next season. Haven't heard much about Anselmino's form on loan.Hato, Acheampong and Colwill will all hopefully stay.

Anselmino has done well when he is actually available, but he is another young player that has injury issues ... only 564 minutes of action so far at Dortmund.

Imagine Sarr will be similar level to what we have already.

West Ham apparently want Jorgensen and Disasi ... would be a result to offload both, albeit with some trepidation as to the SD's choice of replacement(s)

45 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

West Ham apparently want Jorgensen and Disasi ... would be a result to offload both, albeit with some trepidation as to the SD's choice of replacement(s)

I suspect we will make a loss on both. Not sure that Disasi is any worse than Badiashile if he is played as a CB. He did ok in that role when on loan at Villa.

SO WE ARE GOING TO BUY/LOAN A NEW DEFENDER ANY IDEAS?

Jérémy Jacquet (20, CB RENNES), Jacobo Ramon (21, CB COMO) are being linked (more kids)

how about ERIC DYER? 🤣

1 minute ago, forbzy said:

I suspect we will make a loss on both. Not sure that Disasi is any worse than Badiashile if he is played as a CB. He did ok in that role when on loan at Villa.

I'm half expecting Sharman-Lowe to be the squad replacement for Jorgensen LOL

https://x.com/NizaarKinsella/status/2011418240938135908

The comments from the Bolton fans are worth a read LOL

Apparently we now also want to sign a centre back ... presumably in place of Tosin who can then fill Disasi's role in the U-21s !

Edited January 15Jan 15 by Sexyfootball

Just now, Caps_Lock_King said:

SO WE ARE GOING TO BUY/LOAN A NEW DEFENDER ANY IDEAS?

Jérémy Jacquet (20, CB RENNES), Jacobo Ramon (21, CB COMO) are being linked (more kids)

how about ERIC DYER? 🤣

I think anybody we sign (presumably more youngsters) will be agreements to sign in the summer. I don't see anybody joining the squad this window except the odd player returning from loan perhaps.