2 hours ago, evissy said:

3 hours ago, dkw said:

Hes obviously a hell of a player but his attitude is definitely questionable and would have been a worry if we signed him. 

Why? Do you mean the barber-thing?

No, he was dropped by his coach a few times over his attitude, he has missed team meetings, returned late from internationals etc. 

4 minutes ago, dkw said:

No, he was dropped by his coach a few times over his attitude, he has missed team meetings, returned late from internationals etc. 

Okay. Didn't know that. Still I think those are minor things weighted against his talent. Kante is late all the time and he is okay.

4 minutes ago, evissy said:

Okay. Didn't know that. Still I think those are minor things weighted against his talent. Kante is late all the time and he is okay.

Kante is always late, wheres that came from?

3 minutes ago, dkw said:

Kante is always late, wheres that came from?

A few players have mentioned it in a joking way.

2 minutes ago, dkw said:

Kante is always late, wheres that came from?

I have looked many of these with Chelsea-players. This is the consensus with everyone. It is nothing serious. Maybe Sanchos are but..just to answer your question directly.

He threw a hissy fit for being subbed off at half time against Bayern despite the fact that his performance and work rate during that half were appalling. Seems to be a bit too egocentric for someone who's yet to make it at the biggest stage. He'll fit right in at United.

That's not to say that I doubt he'll score tons of goals throughout his career.

Would have loved him here. 

Superstar in the making.

Very expensive though, so im happy with Ziyech, Werner, and Havertz for a similar outlay.

Hopefully Man Utd balls up this transfer and we buy him at a cut price next season.

Win win for us, if we lose Havertz to those jokers at OT, pay the money for him, a Politicking game of chess, with us in the boss seat.

It is looking increasingly likely that Sancho will be staying at Dortmund this season, I wonder if Chelsea will be looking towards him as a target for the next summer transfer window or whether we will look for squad options considering how many first team players we've brought in.

I can't see the club going after him for the foreseeable future as I think Rice will be the big target over the next 12 months considering he keeps his performance levels up.

It’s certainly a possibility but you’d think after the huge spending this summer we’d want a couple of quiet windows.

Personally I think he’ll be off to United, wether it’s this year or next year.

8 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

It’s certainly a possibility but you’d think after the huge spending this summer we’d want a couple of quiet windows.

Personally I think he’ll be off to United, wether it’s this year or next year.

Next window will definitely be quieter and its likely we dont really look at any attacking players or even midfield. All going to be defensive reinforcements. Will need to look for a successfor for Silva already given his age, and also someone quality to partner him with.

If we don't find a replacement for Kepa this year, then we still have to do that next year.

There's no chance we will be even looking in his direction now unless Ziyech epically flops and even then we'll go for a cheaper option.

3 hours ago, Argo said:

There's no chance we will be even looking in his direction now unless Ziyech epically flops and even then we'll go for a cheaper option.

And that might already be someone we have on the books ... (CHO) 🙂

On 05/08/2020 at 16:50, DarkMata said:

Hopefully Man Utd balls up this transfer and we buy him at a cut price next season.

It wont be a cut price, it will be the same amount as they want for him now.

On 25/08/2020 at 06:32, dansubrosa said:

It’s certainly a possibility but you’d think after the huge spending this summer we’d want a couple of quiet windows.

Personally I think he’ll be off to United, wether it’s this year or next year.

Betcha he won't. Woodward couldn't organize an orgy in a brothel. There are still United fans who think we're a football club when, in fact, we are a business. The Glazers will not spend money. They've got their precious top four place and the cash it generates, and that's about the extent of their ambition. People point to the money spent by Van Gaal and Jose but look at the overall investment figures since 2013 then look at Chelsea. Even with a transfer ban, team investment has been excellent and Lampard has clearly been backed. Ole will be hung out to dry. 

On 05/08/2020 at 12:48, dkw said:

Kante is always late, wheres that came from?

Not his fault - he keeps trying to drive through central London in his Mini. 

2 hours ago, Stretford Ender said:

Betcha he won't. Woodward couldn't organize an orgy in a brothel. There are still United fans who think we're a football club when, in fact, we are a business. The Glazers will not spend money. They've got their precious top four place and the cash it generates, and that's about the extent of their ambition. People point to the money spent by Van Gaal and Jose but look at the overall investment figures since 2013 then look at Chelsea. Even with a transfer ban, team investment has been excellent and Lampard has clearly been backed. Ole will be hung out to dry. 

I think with Grealish signing a new contract and Bale off to Spurs, Woodward and the board will splash the cash on Sancho. I don't think they have a choice at this point, If any of your front 3 get injured for any lengthy period United will struggled to make top 6 never-mind a CL place.  

8 hours ago, Imran_CFC said:

I think with Grealish signing a new contract and Bale off to Spurs, Woodward and the board will splash the cash on Sancho. I don't think they have a choice at this point, If any of your front 3 get injured for any lengthy period United will struggled to make top 6 never-mind a CL place.  

I'll believe it when I see it. The latest guff is that we're after Telles but I suspect PSG will get him. As for Bale, they say you can never go back (or is it you should never go back?). He's still got a season or two left in him I suppose and he's got a point to prove to Zidane that he's not all washed up.

On 19/09/2020 at 00:39, Stretford Ender said:

I'll believe it when I see it. The latest guff is that we're after Telles but I suspect PSG will get him. As for Bale, they say you can never go back (or is it you should never go back?). He's still got a season or two left in him I suppose and he's got a point to prove to Zidane that he's not all washed up.

He never was washed up. I think he surrounded himself with English speaking people and didn't ingratiate himself with the local people or learn the language. You have to speak the language when you live in another country if you want to be accepted. Its nonsense for a player of Bale's proven ability to not be selected by Real Madrid. He played well and scored when selected but was treated like an outsider. He did little to assimilate and paid the price.

 

Are we still talking of the possibility of Sancho joining Chelsea? If not, this thread should be somewhere else... 

On 21/09/2020 at 04:41, evissy said:

Are we still talking of the possibility of Sancho joining Chelsea? If not, this thread should be somewhere else... 

Just as well sign him to piss everyone else off....

Sign him and play him at CDM

Dortmund turned down £92m for Sancho, I think we should steer well clear of this one. Too much money.

On 18/09/2020 at 13:15, Stretford Ender said:

Betcha he won't. Woodward couldn't organize an orgy in a brothel. There are still United fans who think we're a football club when, in fact, we are a business. The Glazers will not spend money. They've got their precious top four place and the cash it generates, and that's about the extent of their ambition. People point to the money spent by Van Gaal and Jose but look at the overall investment figures since 2013 then look at Chelsea. Even with a transfer ban, team investment has been excellent and Lampard has clearly been backed. Ole will be hung out to dry. 

He's spent £230m since he's been there, Lampard has spent £260m. 

I'd hardly say Ole has it rough at Utd. 

Ole: James £16m, AWB £50m, B.Fernandes £50m, Maguire £80m, Van De Beek £35m

Lamps: Kovacic £40m, Mendy £21.6m, Ziyech £36m, Chilwell £45m, Werner £45m, Havertz £72m

Perhaps Utd aren't willing to spend more money for Ole until he performs with what he's got.