Jezz 3,808 Posted August 12 Several sources saying Frank is keen on signing him once the transfer ban is lifted. https://www.90min.com/posts/6430828-chelsea-target-big-money-move-for-ben-chilwell-once-transfer-ban-is-lifted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Mourinho 5,236 Posted August 12 Chilwell would be a good signing but we have more important positions to strengthen. Emerson proved yesterday how good he is. Rather see us spending £70m+ on a CB and ST. 2 DidierDrogbalala and Jezz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munkworth 4,498 Posted August 12 Yes please. Alonso can go seek first team football with a manager who players with wingbacks because he’s wasted in a back 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwblue10 658 Posted August 12 I think this would be a smart signing, but only if the 70m price doesn't prevent us from signing players in other important positions in need of upgrade. I don't think it will, due to the funds we will have raised during the ban - minimally, the 70m will be about a third of our available funds raised from players sales this summer and next, so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENygma 59 Posted August 13 Chilwell for 70m? That English player tax at it again... In what world is a player like him worth 70m lmao. Pathetic transfer if true. Would be more embarrassing that Mcguire's 80m move to Utd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Mourinho 5,236 Posted August 14 15 hours ago, ENygma said: Chilwell for 70m? That English player tax at it again... In what world is a player like him worth 70m lmao. Pathetic transfer if true. Would be more embarrassing that Mcguire's 80m move to Utd! People said the same about £50m for Kyle Walker then he went onto being an integral part of the greatest domestic side we've seen. 'English tax' will always be a thing so long as there are homegrown rules within the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENygma 59 Posted August 14 8 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said: People said the same about £50m for Kyle Walker then he went onto being an integral part of the greatest domestic side we've seen. 'English tax' will always be a thing so long as there are homegrown rules within the league. Kyle Walker at least was heard of and was a good player for several years before and built up a rep. Nobody even knew who Chilwell was until midway through last season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Mourinho 5,236 Posted August 15 11 hours ago, ENygma said: Kyle Walker at least was heard of and was a good player for several years before and built up a rep. Nobody even knew who Chilwell was until midway through last season... Chilwell has been consistently performing for two seasons now. Walker had built up a reputation as an error prone pace merchant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sindre 1,937 Posted August 15 If Emerson keeps performing the way he currently is we won't need Chilwell. 2 Ernie_blue and big blue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwblue10 658 Posted August 15 5 hours ago, Sindre said: If Emerson keeps performing the way he currently is we won't need Chilwell. You're probably right. I identified LB in the war chest thread as one position I'd want us to strengthen, Emerson has looked very good so far though so it may not need to be a priority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big blue 4,830 Posted August 15 5 hours ago, Sindre said: If Emerson keeps performing the way he currently is we won't need Chilwell. Emerson is looking really good, and although i am a massive Chilwell fan, i dont think he is worth paying £70m for if Emerson keeeps performing. Alonso will definitely go in the summer though, theres no way he will stay to be back up. Its a pity Arsenal bought Tierney, because for £25m, he wouldve been an excellent signing. Theres Telles and Grimaldo who have reasonable buy out clause, but would either want to compete with Emerson? We have Castillo and Maatsen though, so maybe we wont even go in for a left back next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENygma 59 Posted August 15 3 hours ago, big blue said: Emerson is looking really good, and although i am a massive Chilwell fan, i dont think he is worth paying £70m for if Emerson keeeps performing. Alonso will definitely go in the summer though, theres no way he will stay to be back up. Its a pity Arsenal bought Tierney, because for £25m, he wouldve been an excellent signing. Theres Telles and Grimaldo who have reasonable buy out clause, but would either want to compete with Emerson? We have Castillo and Maatsen though, so maybe we wont even go in for a left back next summer. Not worth anywhere near 70m and Emerson is already better than him. If Alonso goes we need to find a good backup option. I wouldnt mind signing a new RB and keeping Azpi as backup at both RB and LB. 1 big blue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwblue10 658 Posted August 15 2 hours ago, ENygma said: Not worth anywhere near 70m and Emerson is already better than him. If Alonso goes we need to find a good backup option. I wouldnt mind signing a new RB and keeping Azpi as backup at both RB and LB. Reece James is going to get a shot as our starting RB before we sign anyone new though. I do like the idea of Azpi as a backup. I think he’d perform better in less appearances, his legs are going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deino 887 Posted August 17 Like the guy but we have Emerson who's steadily progressing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENygma 59 Posted August 19 On 15/08/2019 at 21:05, mwblue10 said: Reece James is going to get a shot as our starting RB before we sign anyone new though. I do like the idea of Azpi as a backup. I think he’d perform better in less appearances, his legs are going. For sure, keep RJ as our starting main for now. If he still needs time to adjust we can sign a top quality RB and ease RJ into the new role and keep Azpi as 3rd choice CB and 2nd choice LB. Can even be kept as an emergency CB if needs be as hes played there quite a bit, especially under Conte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayDaYouf 28 Posted October 17 Rumours that Leicester willing to increase pay by 25million to keep Chilwell there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floydgator 5 Posted October 25 Just scored for Leicester early vs. Southhampton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floydgator 5 Posted October 25 Just now, floydgator said: Just scored for Leicester early vs. Southhampton And pretty much assisted on the goal as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayDaYouf 28 Posted October 27 If we sign Chilwell we'd effectively be selling both Emerson (to Juve most likely) and Alonso as well. Who would be our backup for Chilwell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munkworth 4,498 Posted October 27 21 minutes ago, PlayDaYouf said: If we sign Chilwell we'd effectively be selling both Emerson (to Juve most likely) and Alonso as well. Who would be our backup for Chilwell? Da youf? 1 Amputechture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwblue10 658 Posted October 27 Would rather we got someone like Gaya, who would likely be cheaper than Chilwell and could be a better player too, and keep Emerson. Sell Alonso, ASAP. After this run of solid form, his value is as high as it will ever be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deino 887 Posted October 27 15 minutes ago, mwblue10 said: Would rather we got someone like Gaya, who would likely be cheaper than Chilwell and could be a better player too, and keep Emerson. Sell Alonso, ASAP. After this run of solid form, his value is as high as it will ever be. Aye. Then we have the funds to go for someone like Havertz or Sancho to replace Pedro. Willian probably have 1 season left in him. We still need a backup CF for when Giroud hangs his boots. 1 mwblue10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayDaYouf 28 Posted October 28 22 hours ago, Munkworth said: Da youf? That was my first guess, but what youth do we have that can play LB? At RB we have Reece so thats not a problem, but i think we don't have any youth players who are ready to be backup for us at LB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munkworth 4,498 Posted October 28 I couldn’t tell you but Dave can cover LB/RB and Zouma/Rudiger has played at RB before too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwblue10 658 Posted October 29 12 hours ago, Munkworth said: I couldn’t tell you but Dave can cover LB/RB and Zouma/Rudiger has played at RB before too. I know they’ve both slotted in there in the past, but I don’t want Zouma or Rüdiger anywhere near our RB spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
