2 hours ago, Zeta said:

No more signings from Brighton please. Sick of hearing about them.

Just the keeper maybe

7 hours ago, drjonesy1994 said:

Can't see it being too long before the FFP rules are changed around this though. 

That would be an overreach of UEFA though. They've set the boundaries for FFP and can't just switch things up.

2 hours ago, LongtimerLurker said:

Seems like he's viewed as a cheaper alternative to Enzo

 

I don't think so, we were linked to both of them at the same time before the Enzo deal fell through. 

19 hours ago, Snedger said:

The phrase “you get what you pay for” springs to mind here.

As someone who is as pissed off as any about what happened with Enzo, I'd be very happy with this lad.

I could see us making a move for Caicedo in the summer. But I will be surprised if anything happens in this window. If anything we will probably see a few departures.

I hope we don’t put down a £70m bid for him. Too much money?

2 hours ago, JM7 said:

I hope we don’t put down a £70m bid for him. Too much money?

What do your sources say, oh most saucy one?

Logical signing. Suppose its similar to when we brought in Carvalho and Ferreira for Mourinho. 

And Bosingwa too now i think about it. 

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4 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Logical signing. Suppose its similar to when we brought in Carvalho and Ferreira for Mourinho. 

And Bosingwa too now i think about it. 

Bosingwa came with Scolari, although I guess same principle as they worked together for the national team.

Along with the young winger from PSV, it sounds like Moises is the main player we are pushing for. 

How his newly appointed agents deal with that we will see.

18 hours ago, Argo said:

Bosingwa came with Scolari, although I guess same principle as they worked together for the national team.

Yeah you're right, Bosingwa was signed by Mourinho at Porto not Chelsea

There’s no update yet on Moises Caicedo and won’t be until he has his new agents. Caicedo is on Chelsea’s list but nothing will change until he picks his new agents. It’s not entirely clear yet how this affects their current players or other transfer targets, it’s too early to tell and the market is unpredictable.

Just my opinion but I don't think he'll be much of an improvement to be honest.

What exactly does he excell at?

Because to me he's just another one footed, not particularly quick, pass the ball side ways or sky another shot over the bar type and for the money that gets quoted he is not worth it. He most certainly will not sort our midfield out.

We need better than that if we are to compete at the highest level again.

Our next midfielder should be a real  statement signing like we had in the past like Lampard, Essien, Ballack, Fabregas all where. 

I'm all for polishing diamonds but for me we are getting rinsed by Brighton again and again.

2 hours ago, dennisbutnotwisey said:

Just my opinion but I don't think he'll be much of an improvement to be honest.

What exactly does he excell at?

Because to me he's just another one footed, not particularly quick, pass the ball side ways or sky another shot over the bar type and for the money that gets quoted he is not worth it. He most certainly will not sort our midfield out.

We need better than that if we are to compete at the highest level again.

Our next midfielder should be a real  statement signing like we had in the past like Lampard, Essien, Ballack, Fabregas all where. 

I'm all for polishing diamonds but for me we are getting rinsed by Brighton again and again.

Good ball winner and presence in midfield. Consistent. His ability on the ball is pretty underrated as I've seen him play some great passes in the final third. Something our current CMs only dream of completing. 

Brighton got a decent fee from Arsenal for Trossard considering his contract is up, so that will likely allow them to hold out even more for the sum they want to sell Caicedo.

Weren't we similarly looking at Lavia from Southampton. Isn't there some sort of Compare teh Midfielder.Com we can use to get the best deal

1 hour ago, WhiteWall said:

Weren't we similarly looking at Lavia from Southampton. Isn't there some sort of Compare teh Midfielder.Com we can use to get the best deal

We’re already running WeBuyAnyPlayer.com

1 hour ago, mwblue10 said:

Brighton got a decent fee from Arsenal for Trossard considering his contract is up, so that will likely allow them to hold out even more for the sum they want to sell Caicedo.

If that's the case should just get Enzo 

Valued to high and are walking away allegedly. Looking at alternatives. 

2023 and we are still panic buying/loaning our most crucial area of improvement. 🤡

25 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Valued to high and are walking away allegedly. Looking at alternatives. 

2023 and we are still panic buying/loaning our most crucial area of improvement. 🤡

Rabiot?  

Chelsea have been forced to consider other options after being told Caicedo will cost more than £65m. (@Matt_Law_DT)

55m bid rejected according to Ornstein. 
 

We never learn. 

So there is no other midfielder available...?

We must sign from Brighton. No other players are acceptable.

Lavia does look quite good and as i mentioned above Rabiot is about and is due up for free in the summer i think. I do like Lavia i must admit. Fits the profile