Just now, acidicleo said:

How about a swap with Newcastle.. Kaku out and Wilson and Wood (for bench) in..

That's a bad deal....for Newcastle.

Just now, axman2526 said:

That's a bad deal....for Newcastle.

Hmm I can only see them being  able to afford him... The other big players who can afford him wouldnt even consider him..

Transfers: Kounde deal back on

 

Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy:

 

"Chelsea are pressing ahead with their summer recruitment plans now that the UK government has approved the £4.25bn Todd Boehly-led consortium takeover of the club.

 

"The Blues have a verbal agreement already in place with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, with the Spanish club preferring a quick deal as they aim to balance their books before June 30.

 

"Talks on a deal for Kounde had collapsed last year but there is optimism from all parties it will get done this time.

 

"PSG's Presnel Kimpembe is part of a shortlist of central defensive options and is Thomas Tuchel's preference. Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez and RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol are also among those looked at.

 

"Chelsea like Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, but expectation is he will end up at Real Madrid. PSV's Ibrahim Sangare is among the alternatives scouted."

 

From sky Sports,

 

Sounds like we want Kimpembe as our primary defender to replace Toni, with Kounde replacing AC. Also while we want Tchouaméni he is heading to Real so Sangare is our back up.

 

4 minutes ago, acidicleo said:

Hmm I can only see them being  able to afford him... The other big players who can afford him wouldnt even consider him..

Don't see his ego letting him go there as he wants to go back to Inter. However if they throw enough money at him...maybe.

Just now, axman2526 said:

Don't see his ego letting him go there as he wants to go back to Inter. However if they throw enough money at him...maybe.

He can be the King of the Castle !! 

If that report is accurate maybe TT sees this as his team, bar recruitment in the forward areas.

 

Mendy

 

Kounde

Silva

Kimpembe

 

James

Tchouaméni/Sangare

Kante

Chilwell

 

Mount

Havertz

Werner

20 minutes ago, acidicleo said:

How about a swap with Newcastle.. Kaku out and Wilson and Wood (for bench) in..

Talking of newcastle,It was VERY interesting to read that the GOV were the ones to force the PL to bend the rules and allow them the club!!

Couldnt make it up

I'll be in a wheelchair before I forget the last couple years jesus wept!!!!

SO rigged! The hypocrisy is truly outstanding

Edited May 25, 20224 yr by Kantesmini

3 minutes ago, Kantesmini said:

Talking of newcastle,It was VERY interesting to read that the GOV were the ones to force the PL to bend the rules and allow them the club!!

Couldnt make it up

I'll be a wheelchair before I forget the last couple years jesus wept!!!!

SO rigged! The hypocrisy is truly outstanding

its truly disgusting... Better to ignore the dirty politics it as we dont have any control over it whatsoever sadly..

Other rag rumours have involved with City in a battle for Kalvin Phillips, looking at Nick Pope or Ben Foster to replace Kepa as number 2 and testing the water around West Hams Jarrod Bowen. 

4 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Other rag rumours have involved with City in a battle for Kalvin Phillips, looking at Nick Pope or Ben Foster to replace Kepa as number 2 and testing the water around West Hams Jarrod Bowen. 

Nick Pope is a great keeper but not good with the ball at his feet. I suspect that will rule him out. Foster would probably be a decent option in the short term.

38 minutes ago, acidicleo said:

How about a swap with Newcastle.. Kaku out and Wilson and Wood (for bench) in..

Would happily take Saint-Maximin, he’ll get my blood boiling at times but he’s so exciting to watch

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

If that report is accurate maybe TT sees this as his team, bar recruitment in the forward areas.

 

Mendy

 

Kounde

Silva

Kimpembe

 

James

Tchouaméni/Sangare

Kante

Chilwell

 

Mount

Havertz

Werner

 

Can't believe that Timo Werner makes the best 11.  

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

Other rag rumours have involved with City in a battle for Kalvin Phillips, looking at Nick Pope or Ben Foster to replace Kepa as number 2 and testing the water around West Hams Jarrod Bowen. 

I'm convinced Kalvin would be a great purchase for us. Now that city seem to be buying him I feel even more convinced. 

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Other rag rumours have involved with City in a battle for Kalvin Phillips, looking at Nick Pope or Ben Foster to replace Kepa as number 2 and testing the water around West Hams Jarrod Bowen. 

How much do they ask for Bowen? 135 million?

30 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

 Now that city seem to be buying him I feel even more convinced. 

City wanted Fred, Sanchez, and Jorginho...

Harsh on Jorginho but City replaced all three of them with superior players. Honestly feel like Pep/City do this on purpose 

17 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

How much do they ask for Bowen? 135 million?

No idea not seen a quoted price. That seems a good guess though.

46 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

City wanted Fred, Sanchez, and Jorginho...

Harsh on Jorginho but City replaced all three of them with superior players. Honestly feel like Pep/City do this on purpose 

We think they wanted them. We don't know. Because city didn't get them.

I think Kalvin will prove to be better for a top 6 club than Rice. But I'm prepared to be wrong on this 😂

We're going to win the league !,,

16 hours ago, enigma said:

I haven't read this yet, but saw it posted on Chelsea Reddit. Here is an article on Boehly's plan for us. 

https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/boehly-plans-chelsea-liverpool-transfers-redeveloping/blt652da1658851a87b

If someone is still under the illusion that Chelsea FC is a football club and not a business trying to reel in "customers", read this and weep a little for a time long gone (and I've only been a supporter since 1994, imagine how the old guard must feel about it!). Still, most of us knew the reality of 21st century football, but to me it's not very heartwarming stuff to read  

Oh well, we still exist.

 

19 minutes ago, Valerie said:

If someone is still under the illusion that Chelsea FC is a football club and not a business trying to reel in "customers", read this and weep a little for a time long gone (and I've only been a supporter since 1994, imagine how the old guard must feel about it!). Still, most of us knew the reality of 21st century football, but to me it's not very heartwarming stuff to read  

Oh well, we still exist.

 

Sorry but for those like me who go back to the horrendous days of the 70s , the challenging times under Bates and the news of the takeover and the plans being laid out then sorry I am not particularly phased by what is being said.

We have to be honest in that the era of spend without care had to come to an end. There had been signs the spending had to be partially off set by sales but the club is a business and it has to look going forward look  at exploiting commercial opportunities for instance far more than we have previously.

We have so much to thank RA for if for no other reason he will leave the club in a very good position many but not all the component parts of the business ( we have to accept that’s what it is )function very well but some are not close to the required level .

The King has gone long live the King

15 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Transfers: Kounde deal back on

 

Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy:

 

"Chelsea are pressing ahead with their summer recruitment plans now that the UK government has approved the £4.25bn Todd Boehly-led consortium takeover of the club.

 

"The Blues have a verbal agreement already in place with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, with the Spanish club preferring a quick deal as they aim to balance their books before June 30.

 

"Talks on a deal for Kounde had collapsed last year but there is optimism from all parties it will get done this time.

 

"PSG's Presnel Kimpembe is part of a shortlist of central defensive options and is Thomas Tuchel's preference. Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez and RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol are also among those looked at.

 

"Chelsea like Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, but expectation is he will end up at Real Madrid. PSV's Ibrahim Sangare is among the alternatives scouted."

 

From sky Sports,

 

Sounds like we want Kimpembe as our primary defender to replace Toni, with Kounde replacing AC. Also while we want Tchouaméni he is heading to Real so Sangare is our back up.

 

Kimpembe is just a lazy transfer, and he is bang average. In a market where Bastoni, Pau Torres, Skriniar,  Gimenez are all up for sale and with the right money you could buy Kalulu, Tomori, Andersen or Guehi. Personally not convinced Tuchel should be given the authority to choose what players he wants, most of his supposed targets are very questionable. A good sporting director would be a good start.

Link wouldn't work so as Ashleymadblue on Twitter put it for all those who said we'd fold, go bust or not recover from the sanctions.

23 minutes ago, bluehaze said:

Link wouldn't work so as Ashleymadblue on Twitter put it for all those who said we'd fold, go bust or not recover from the sanctions.

For decades the world has been saying (and praying) RA would soon tire of his toy and we'd end up like Leeds. Then they hoped sanctions would see us wound up.

4 hours ago, Valerie said:

If someone is still under the illusion that Chelsea FC is a football club and not a business trying to reel in "customers", read this and weep a little for a time long gone (and I've only been a supporter since 1994, imagine how the old guard must feel about it!). Still, most of us knew the reality of 21st century football, but to me it's not very heartwarming stuff to read  

Oh well, we still exist.

 

As a similar age to you, this sounds fine to me. I want Chelsea to be the best club in the UK. He talking the language that he's going to get us there. 

7 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

As a similar age to you, this sounds fine to me. I want Chelsea to be the best club in the UK. He talking the language that he's going to get us there. 

Couldn't agree more.

The more I read/hear about Todd, the more confident I feel that we are going to be more than fine under his stewardship.

Come On You Blues!