13 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Why is the guy in the middle wearing a big strap on dildo?

So Colwill gets injured and out of the three remaining left footed CB's we own:

• Dortmund have deemed one good enough and took him on loan.

• Another we have sold on a permanent transfer following a successful loan to Juventus.

• We have kept the worst one in Badiashile.

2 hours ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

So Colwill gets injured and out of the three remaining left footed CB's we own:

• Dortmund have deemed one good enough and took him on loan.

• Another we have sold on a permanent transfer following a successful loan to Juventus.

• We have kept the worst one in Badiashile.

Looking into my crystal ball ... we'll probably top this by signing a left footed 19 year old centre back on a long contract for a huge fee, and who is palpably worse than Badiashile, let alone Colwill, but enables Colwill's sale next year for a rather underwhelming fee which is nevertheless all "pure profit" :-)

Pretty decent price if €20m is the up-front fee. Small accounting profit this season, with potentially a nice little bonus further down the line. If he stays fit he will do well at Dortmund so it's easy to see either us buying him back at an effective discount or raking in a decent commission.

I really rate Chukwuemeka and would rather have him than Enzo Fernandez (or Xavi Simons) in that 8/10 role, but unfortunately I don't think his body is going to cope with EPL football yet. A few years away might give him the base for a really top career.

42 minutes ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Pretty decent price if €20m is the up-front fee. Small accounting profit this season, with potentially a nice little bonus further down the line. If he stays fit he will do well at Dortmund so it's easy to see either us buying him back at an effective discount or raking in a decent commission.

I really rate Chukwuemeka and would rather have him than Enzo Fernandez (or Xavi Simons) in that 8/10 role, but unfortunately I don't think his body is going to cope with EPL football yet. A few years away might give him the base for a really top career.

It seems madness but he is now into the 4th year of his 6 year contract.

As I keep banging on about how questionable Transfermarket is but they have his fee from Villa being €18 m so on their numbers that’s circa €11 million accounting profit not a lot but as Tesco declares “ Every little helps”

I too liked what I saw when he did play but I think you are right about his ability to perform in the PL.

i think with opportunities, he's a £50M man. if Dortmund can keep him fit they've got a fantastic Bellingham replacement.

Such a shame his knees are made of wheatabix, he's a very good player and would easily be a starter for us under normal circumstances.

Edited August 22, 2025Aug 22 by Remodez

1 hour ago, terraloon said:

It seems madness but he is now into the 4th year of his 6 year contract.

As I keep banging on about how questionable Transfermarket is but they have his fee from Villa being €18 m so on their numbers that’s circa €11 million accounting profit not a lot but as Tesco declares “ Every little helps”

I too liked what I saw when he did play but I think you are right about his ability to perform in the PL.

The BBC reported the original fee as £20m excluding bonuses so should be a decent PSR profit because he was able to be amortised over 8 years.

1 hour ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

i think with opportunities, he's a £50M man. if Dortmund can keep him fit they've got a fantastic Bellingham replacement.

They sick of the other Bellingham already? Stirring up some family trauma there

1 hour ago, SydneyChelsea said:

The BBC reported the original fee as £20m excluding bonuses so should be a decent PSR profit because he was able to be amortised over 8 years.

They sick of the other Bellingham already? Stirring up some family trauma there

I am pretty sure it was a 6 year deal indeed both Transfermarket, yes Transfermarket, say it was a 6 year deal as does wiki

Also it’s now being stated elsewhere it is £25 m up front

Here’s wiki

“On 2 August 2022, Aston Villa and Chelsea confirmed that the clubs had reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Chukwuemeka, subject to the player agreeing personal terms and undergoing a medical.^[12][13] On 4 August 2022, Chelsea announced the signing of Chukwuemeka on a six-year contract.

Edited August 22, 2025Aug 22 by terraloon

Hope it happens and he stays injury free. Lot of talent and Germany with Dortmund seems an ideal place for him.

Should be a good loan for anselmino too. Not point in him sticking around as maresca does not think he is ready, just like Sarr.

Off to Dortmund on a permanent deal.

31 minutes ago, petre ispirescu said:

Off to Dortmund on a permanent deal.

Things should have gone better for him , so much promise. That damn injury. Hope he does well in Germany and will be happy there.

A great shame this hasn't worked out, as I really liked what I saw of him every time he was on the pitch, which sadly due to injury was not very often !

Good luck to him in Germany, and he's one who I will retain an interest in following, to see how his career pans out, and see if he will ever fulfil his obvious potential (ditto Casadei).

It’s a good move for him. He was duped by us, should never have signed. It’s a shame because he sold promise but was never really given a proper chance.

2 hours ago, JM7 said:

It’s a good move for him. He was duped by us, should never have signed. It’s a shame because he sold promise but was never really given a proper chance.

How was he duped exactly? He could never stay fit? Matter of fact he was in the starting XI under Poch until he just broke matchweek 2.

Kellyman next year?

2 hours ago, JM7 said:

It’s a good move for him. He was duped by us, should never have signed. It’s a shame because he sold promise but was never really given a proper chance.

oh really? Hadn't realised you were his mate or agent.

What was he promised? Wish I had such inside info!

We do love those sell on percentages.

Both Palace and our owners likely regret Palace turning down that 70mill from Newcastle for Marc Guehi.

Best of luck to him, I think Carney is a talented player, wouldn't be shocked if he's sought after by top teams in a couple of years time.

On 22/08/2025 at 09:51, Ukraine Bolt said:

i think with opportunities, he's a £50M man. if Dortmund can keep him fit they've got a fantastic Bellingham replacement.

They have already signed the other Bellingham, Jobe. He is going there as depth.

1 hour ago, markpitts said:

They have already signed the other Bellingham, Jobe. He is going there as depth.

They appear to have fallen out with Jobe (and his dad) already LOL, so maybe Kovac is viewing Chukky as the starter, and demoting Bellingham to depth !

Wish him all the happiness in Dortmund and may he suck so bad whenever he plays against the Chels