Enzo Fernandez - Officially a Blue!

[PhilH930]

Would be unfortunate if he doesn't pass the medical!

[Brigadeiro Mk II]

If he fails the medical I'm absolutely 120% sure that it will be because of his teeth. There's something about them...

[Sconnie Blue]

I know money helps, but it really is astonishing how much Potter, Vivell, and Eghbali have influenced the likes of Felix, Mudryk, Muedeke, Nkunku, Gvardiol, and now the best young midfielder in the world on this project. 

 

[axman2526]

15 minutes ago, PrinceOfPortugal said:

Also Rui Costa is on his way to Arouca shortly. Guessing the deal is now made.

That or it has fallen through.

22 minutes ago, JM7 said:

🚨 PUMP:
Chelsea will pay Enzo's 120M clause! After being rejected several times by Rui Costa, the English “got tired” of playing and will advance with the 120M. Benfica had no chance.

120mill plus 40mill taxes, all in one go. Meaning we are screwed for FFP. Hopefully we get the PSG and City treatment but I think more likely European ban and points deduction from the PL.

[drjonesy1994]

For those who have been following the betting odds, it's swung heavily back in favour of him signing for Chelsea: 

[axman2526]

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I know money helps, but it really is astonishing how much Potter, Vivell, and Eghbali have influenced the likes of Felix, Mudryk, Muedeke, Nkunku, Gvardiol, and now the best young midfielder in the world on this project. 

 

When did we sign Gvardiol? I must have missed that.

[axman2526]

Just now, drjonesy1994 said:

For those who have been following the betting odds, it's swung heavily back in favour of him signing for Chelsea: 

You MUST tag @Modin such posts.

[Deino]

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I know money helps, but it really is astonishing how much Potter, Vivell, and Eghbali have influenced the likes of Felix, Mudryk, Muedeke, Nkunku, Gvardiol, and now the best young midfielder in the world on this project. 

 

It's the domino effect. Once Mudryk and Nkunku was onboard, any midfielder worth his salt would have begun dreaming

[El regreso]

You have to give it Rui Costa absolutely fleecing us for €120million euro.

[Sconnie Blue]

2 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

When did we sign Gvardiol? I must have missed that.

Not that he's joining, but the fact he's interested in joining and personal terms were agreed back in August. (per Romano)

1 minute ago, El regreso said:

You have to give it Rui Costa absolutely fleecing us for €120million euro.

He has every right to. 

Edited January 31, 2023 by Sconnie Blue

[Deino]

2 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

That or it has fallen through.

120mill plus 40mill taxes, all in one go. Meaning we are screwed for FFP. Hopefully we get the PSG and City treatment but I think more likely European ban and points deduction from the PL.

Most likely but now we have time to gel them all together. That's the most crucial part

[axman2526]

1 minute ago, El regreso said:

You have to give it Rui Costa absolutely fleecing us for €120million euro.

He said clause or nothing. If we have paid the clause I fear we are screwed FfP wise.

[Frankie8Lampard]

2 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

When did we sign Gvardiol? I must have missed that.

I think he met that he was interested in us before we pulled out of the deal.

[axman2526]

Just now, Deino said:

Most likely but now we have time to gel them all together. That's the most crucial part

Is he worth being banned from Europe? How many points will the PL deduct us? 20? 30? It would write off another season to sign one player. You know we won't get it lightly. All other 19 member clubs will want the book thrown at us.

[Sconnie Blue]

We didn't pay the full release clause. Probably came to an agreement on installments. 

 

[JM7]

Sources in Portugal tell @TheAthleticFC there’s now heightened optimism agreement can be struck for Enzo Fernandez to join Chelsea. Benfica have granted permission to do medical in Portugal in case deal struck @TheAthleticFC #CFC #SLBenfica #DeadlineDay

[mwblue10]

Just now, JM7 said:

Sources in Portugal tell @TheAthleticFC there’s now heightened optimism agreement can be struck for Enzo Fernandez to join Chelsea. Benfica have granted permission to do medical in Portugal in case deal struck @TheAthleticFC #CFC #SLBenfica #DeadlineDay

 

[azpi28]

let's go 

[Wearyourblue]

Is our current plan enzo 6, mount 8, felix 10?

[bisright1]

24 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

That or it has fallen through.

120mill plus 40mill taxes, all in one go. Meaning we are screwed for FFP. Hopefully we get the PSG and City treatment but I think more likely European ban and points deduction from the PL.

We aren't paying 40m in taxes. That's not going to be a thing. 

[petre ispirescu]

6 minutes ago, Wearyourblue said:

Is our current plan enzo 6, mount 8, felix 10?

Ideally it's Kovacic/Kante/Zakaria to do the dog work in the pivot. Enzo the other number 8, with Joao Felix the number 10, probably interchanging with Havertz in a hybrid 442/4231.

[Drogba1]

35 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I know money helps, but it really is astonishing how much Potter, Vivell, and Eghbali have influenced the likes of Felix, Mudryk, Muedeke, Nkunku, Gvardiol, and now the best young midfielder in the world on this project. 

 

I think it was just money tbh 

[Drogba1]

Haven't been this excited by a transfer in years, this guy is a world class talent

[Drogba1]

31 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Is he worth being banned from Europe? How many points will the PL deduct us? 20? 30? It would write off another season to sign one player. You know we won't get it lightly. All other 19 member clubs will want the book thrown at us.

Regulations change in the summer, we should be fine, especially if we clear out more deadwood

[Sconnie Blue]

1 minute ago, Drogba1 said:

I think it was just money tbh 

We'd get more Raphinha/Kounde scenarios if that were the case imo.