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forbzy

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10 minutes ago, Fruity66 said:

Mail has linked us to £6m deal for Mertens again.

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7942795/Chelsea-make-approach-Dries-Mertens-Blues-look-bring-Napoli-forward-deadline.html

Piatek and Cavani look to be off the table now so this may just be case of media speculating because they know we were interested in a striker. 

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Sexyfootball

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2 hours ago, forbzy said:

An impressive list of nominees for worst signing of that summer. I would say Papy but I think we actually made a profit on him somehow. Rahman was pretty expensive wasn't he?

We sold both Hector and Djilobodji for more than we paid for them.

So we are down to Falcao, Miazga, Kenedy, Rahman for the title of worst signing that year. I think it probably has to be Baba as he cost the most ... although Falcao runs him close, and didn't we actually have Pato on loan that year as well, now I think about it ?

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forbzy

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19 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

We sold both Hector and Djilobodji for more than we paid for them.

So we are down to Falcao, Miazga, Kenedy, Rahman for the title of worst signing that year. I think it probably has to be Baba as he cost the most ... although Falcao runs him close, and didn't we actually have Pato on loan that year as well, now I think about it ?

We did have Pato on loan for the second half of that season. I think Pato and Falcao managed a goal each. Baba Rahman is still a Chelsea player and on loan at Mallorca currently. I believe his contract is up this summer so we will presumably let him leave on a free transfer at that point. 

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Jackson27

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31 minutes ago, mojo said:

 

“No chance”, says Pedulla.And it’s not “no chance” as in business, but “no chance” as in personal choice. That’s the added detail from CalcioNapoli24’s Claudio Russo, who also tends to have his ear close to the ground down there in Naples.

 

Could Add That To Chelsea, With No Chance Of Signing Anyone In This Transfer Window

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Spiller86

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9 hours ago, ozboy said:

Sure but how do you know that’s what Bayern think?

Hasim Salihamidzic their Sporting Director said so publically when asked why they weren't interested in signing him:

"With his pace, Timo Werner needs more space, just like he had in the system that Leipzig played. They may have changed their system, but it's still not as tight for them offensively as it is for us."

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Scott Harris

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11 hours ago, sabin6912 said:

This is by no means a rumour but I'm wondering if we've considered a move for Danny Rose? In my opinion he's a better left back than Alonso and anything is an upgrade on Emerson. Would Levy sell/loan to a rival for one of the Champions League spots? 

I would rather have Alonso. The only thing Rose beats Alonso on is pace. Plus, I don't like him. 

This would just be a stopgap signing. He doesn't make us stronger or improve our top 4 chances so what is the point?

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Spiller86

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1 hour ago, Munkworth said:

Yeah we can’t seem to identify any player under the age of 36 without Michael here. Very underrated at the time and sorely missed now. 

His reputation has aged well. Like Mikel no one quite realised he was good until after he left. 

At least unlike Mikel we haven't replaced him with a poor Italian/Brazilian impersonation who can do the 5 yard sideways passes but can't defend...

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Munkunku

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7 minutes ago, Spiller86 said:

His reputation has aged well. Like Mikel no one quite realised he was good until after he left. 

At least unlike Mikel we haven't replaced him with a poor Italian/Brazilian impersonation who can do the 5 yard sideways passes but can't defend...

I disagree with everything you’ve just said. I hope Mikel finds you and passes you 5 yards sideways out a window, he has the capabilities! :laugh2:

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Scott Harris

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1 minute ago, Munkworth said:

I disagree with everything you’ve just said. I hope Mikel finds you and passes you 5 yards sideways out a window, he has the capabilities! :laugh2:

I wasn't a big fan of Mikel, but I do sometimes wonder how well he would have done in Jorginho's role. Dictating play in the middle at his own pace was something Mikel was actually pretty decent at. He was a lot stronger than Jorginho too, so strength wouldn't have been something to worry about.

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Imran_CFC

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1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

I would rather have Alonso. The only thing Rose beats Alonso on is pace. Plus, I don't like him. 

This would just be a stopgap signing. He doesn't make us stronger or improve our top 4 chances so what is the point?

Rose could have the ability of prime Ashley Cole and I still wouldn't want the repulsive c**t anywhere near Stamford Bridge. 

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sabin6912

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12 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

I would rather have Alonso. The only thing Rose beats Alonso on is pace. Plus, I don't like him. 

This would just be a stopgap signing. He doesn't make us stronger or improve our top 4 chances so what is the point?

Personally think Alonso is lacking a lot more than just pace. As a left wing back he isn't as exposed but we've played with a back 4 more often than not this year.

In my opinion he's an upgrade on Emerson and a better left back than Alonso, so does in fact make us stronger.

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strider6004

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6 minutes ago, Michael said:

Mertens for £5m wouldn't be the worst signing tbh.  He's still a great finisher and can play wide as well as through the middle.

I guess this will allow an unhappy Giroud to move, the interesting part will be Mertens knows Bats from Belgium and can this help Bats play better for us.

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dansubrosa

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I’d take Mertens, despite him being 53 he’d be an improvement over Bats.

The only thing is what do we do with him next season? It’s a real possibility he’ll end up like Pedro. Too old and past it.

Surely there is a striker who is a couple of years younger can be signed for around 20m? Even a 30 year old striker would be better.

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