On 22/01/2023 at 01:56, El regreso said:

This what happens when you realise you will be benched if you don’t improve as new signings are coming in. He sees the project the getting better and you pull your weight or you are out. 

I believe that he is playing for a transfer rather than trying to prove he should be first choice at Chelsea. 

Whatever the reason is, as long he performs. I'm happy. 

10 hours ago, Night-T said:

I believe that he is playing for a transfer rather than trying to prove he should be first choice at Chelsea. 

Whatever the reason is, as long he performs. I'm happy. 

Apparently Roma recently enquired looking to bring him in, found out how much he earns, and walked away.

 

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2023/1/23/23567237/as-roma-latest-to-make-contact-with-hakim-ziyech-and-find-out-he-makes-a-lot-of-money-report

Honestly think the club will have to pay off many of these player if we want them to leave. Few will be like Timo was.

Italian clubs we just need to stay away from. 

Ziyech would do well in Spain. 

9 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Apparently Roma recently enquired looking to bring him in, found out how much he earns, and walked away.

 

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2023/1/23/23567237/as-roma-latest-to-make-contact-with-hakim-ziyech-and-find-out-he-makes-a-lot-of-money-report

Honestly think the club will have to pay off many of these player if we want them to leave. Few will be like Timo was.

I agree. 

12 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Apparently Roma recently enquired looking to bring him in, found out how much he earns, and walked away.

 

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2023/1/23/23567237/as-roma-latest-to-make-contact-with-hakim-ziyech-and-find-out-he-makes-a-lot-of-money-report

Honestly think the club will have to pay off many of these player if we want them to leave. Few will be like Timo was.

I say keep him til the summer and then sell, squad is bloated once everyone is back from injury buuut a player like Ziyech could transfer most teams if he's given a key role (i.e actual regular playtime). He's always been the best passer since he's joined and he should have a lot more assists for us. 

I think with players like Mudyrk and Felix joining having another player who can create high quality chances is a good option. Either that or let him go out on loan raise his value and then sell for as much as possible.

The fact his wages have hindered so many moves, tells me he is waiting for the right project/opportunity not that they can't afford him. He's clearly made enough money to be able to play for £100k per week at another club, the fact he doesn't take a wage reduction doesn't tell me he's s a mercenary,  but someone more careful now of choosing just any destination because that team wants you.

Edited January 23, 20233 yr by LongtimerLurker

The issue is that the other leagues are skint - Spain, Italy and Germany all haven’t spent much at all. 
 

We probably don’t want to sell him to PL club but that’s where the money is. 

11 hours ago, Night-T said:

I believe that he is playing for a transfer rather than trying to prove he should be first choice at Chelsea. 

Whatever the reason is, as long he performs. I'm happy. 

What about the fact that hes playing well because hes getting starts rather than the 10 mins cameos and benches hes previously had.

Always felt with Ziyech that when he is on it he is one of those players that can create something out of nothing. It's also not a coincidence that we are more of a threat from set pieces when he's the one delivering them. 

Always felt his best position was off the right, and ever since that initial good spell under Lampard he has not had a consistent run there. I think it's a combination of things that have got him playing well:
- The new players coming in, which means naturally everyone should be trying to raise their game
- Maybe he has one eye on an exit and is playing for a move
- Having a consistent run in his best position.

I think alot of people dislike Ziyech because of his body language and he doesn't look bothered half the time, but for me he's one of our only players that can really create out of nothing. All the while he is playing well, keep him in the team. 

Everton would like him to replace Gordon apparently. Fee of 25mill mentioned. I would be surprised if Everton offered more than a loan or Ziyech accepted more than a loan, he won't want to play in the Championship next season.

Weird move for Ziyech. Roma makes sense but Everton is just weird. Any club in England you'd think he'd move to Newcastle. 

I'd take £25m in a heartbeat, completely different story whether Ziyech would accept the move. Depends who Everton bring in as manager because they actually have a decent squad, shouldn't be as low as they are.

With the Gordon move looking like it may break down rumours of Ziyech to Newcastle have popped up.

Think he would be loved up there and do a good job.

 

Be interested on the fee but in reality, now is the right time to sell him. He’s been massive disappointment 

Not surprised he's leaving it's just came out of nowhere.

Psg a good fit I imagine 

Could realistically get 25-40m out of this. 

2 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Could realistically get 25-40m out of this. 

Yeah, initial loan though I assume 

Which, as everyone forgets this, is still a fee. 

PSG adding Ziyech to that dressing room full of egos

Hakim Ziyech is closing in on a move to PSG. I’m told the player is already in Paris.

MORE: I’m told that it’s a loan with an option to buy.

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21 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

Yeah, initial loan though I assume 

Which, as everyone forgets this, is still a fee. 

Not so sure about it being a loan that is unless there is an obligation to buy as opposed to an option it’s going to be an interesting 25 hours. There are quite a few underperforming squad players who need to be let go and we need to get our amortisation numbers down asap

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I've offered to drive him there and @justtells me Jorginho will be in the passenger seat pointing the way to go.

Who needs sat nav

Loan with no buy option? Why would we agree to this?

Hopefully we go "sure, 10mill loan fee you cheap rich bar stewards".