26 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

Costa looks like the stand out choice.  Perfect to replace Ederson.

Yeah that elite level of keeper made the difference for both Pep and Klopp.

If Costa is that good we should sign him, even if Maresca does not work out thr next manager won't turn down a quality keeper.

Is Diogo Costa even that good? Reminds me of Kepa. 

9 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Is Diogo Costa even that good? Reminds me of Kepa. 

Doesn’t seem much better than Kepa tbh

5 minutes ago, dan_cfc said:

Doesn’t seem much better than Kepa tbh

I remember him against Morocco. El Nesyri was causing havoc he couldn't collect anything from crosses. 

Reported that Sesko is off to Arse

10 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said:

Reported that Sesko is off to Arse

Good. We already have Jackson. I expect Havertz to still start for Arsenal and Sesko on the bench. 

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Good. We already have Jackson. I expect Havertz to still start for Arsenal and Sesko on the bench. 

You think Jackson should be out starting striker next season or we should sign somebody else?

46 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Good. We already have Jackson. I expect Havertz to still start for Arsenal and Sesko on the bench. 

Jesus

2 hours ago, Gordon Bennett said:

You think Jackson should be out starting striker next season or we should sign somebody else?

I want someone who at worst competes with Jackson. Sesko isn’t it. 
 

 

4 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I want someone who at worst competes with Jackson. Sesko isn’t it. 
 

 

This calafiori guy is interesting.. a defender who loves defending and a really technical player… not very pacy though 

Smart money would be on Calafiori joining Juve since that's where his ex manager Thiago Motta has gone.

I'd rank us as outsiders in that one.

11 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I want someone who at worst competes with Jackson. Sesko isn’t it. 
 

 

This makes sense to me if the perception is James/gusto playing as a “inverted fullback” Calafiori can play centre back so it’s easy for him to sit with Colwill and Fofana in possession to create a back 3 whilst James inverts into midfield. I’d assume he’s juventus bound with his links to Motta but he does seem to fit with the way chelsea want to play.

15 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Is Diogo Costa even that good? Reminds me of Kepa. 

Same height as well, so likely the same issues LOL.

186cm is relatively short for a goalkeeper these days ...

6 hours ago, Gordon Bennett said:

Smart money would be on Calafiori joining Juve since that's where his ex manager Thiago Motta has gone.

I'd rank us as outsiders in that one.

Riccardo Calafiori  - Juventus has held a number of discussions with Bologna and are offering cash and a part exchange. They will also have an edge because of Motta. And are we in need of a left back?  I guess we are looking at a left sided CB in this case?

Wait, Diogo Costa is a real person, I just assumed it was Diego Costa in disguise f**king about..

 

 

2 hours ago, carefree franco said:

This makes sense to me if the perception is James/gusto playing as a “inverted fullback” Calafiori can play centre back so it’s easy for him to sit with Colwill and Fofana in possession to create a back 3 whilst James inverts into midfield. I’d assume he’s juventus bound with his links to Motta but he does seem to fit with the way chelsea want to play.

That's what I thought as well. Could play LCB, LB, or even CM. 

Difficult to get Italian players out of Italy so wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Juve. 

44 minutes ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Riccardo Calafiori  - Juventus has held a number of discussions with Bologna and are offering cash and a part exchange. They will also have an edge because of Motta. And are we in need of a left back?  I guess we are looking at a left sided CB in this case?

 

That's what i thought and had seen previous links with Max Kilman. Probably clickbait though

I wonder if Maresca has suggested bring his forward, Daka, from Leicester with him to be our new striker.

This is NoT silly. . . .he really has to GO!

Romelu Lukaku ----- Wants to stay in Italy and there is interest from Napoli but they are reluctant to pay the asking price and have a number of other options identified to replace Osimhen. Al-Hilal have spoken to Chelsea via Emanalo and would no doubt make a decent offer but the player won't be keen with Mitrovic already installed at the club.  Jeddah-based Al Ahli are far more attractive and are pushing for a striker - perhaps an option. Roma have spoken with his representative about turning the loan in to a permanent move, but it will be complicated and unlikely. Ismail Kartal wanted Fenerbahce to buy Lukaku to challenge Michy Batshuayi but with a change of coach the squad and targets will be assessed before decisions are made.

Maybe Everton should buy him?

IS Lukaku our worst signing ever?

 

 

Looks like we have ruled Osimhen out according to Romano. No surprises there as wages would've been a tremendous issue. Gyorkeres also probably staying at Sporting another year. 

 

 

I HOPE WE DON'T BLOW ANOTHER 60 MILLION ON A KEEPER, I THOUGHT WE WERE LOOKING TO BRING BACK MARCIN BULKA FROM NICE

3 hours ago, TheCeleryKing said:

IS Lukaku our worst signing ever?

Yes, I'd say by a distance. Fact is the bloke is a complete c**t and everyone knew it before he signed. f**king disgrace of a signing and a disgrace of a human being.

41 minutes ago, POCH OUT said:

I HOPE WE DON'T BLOW ANOTHER 60 MILLION ON A KEEPER, I THOUGHT WE WERE LOOKING TO BRING BACK MARCIN BULKA FROM NICE

Should never have let him leave.

18 hours ago, axman2526 said:

I wonder if Maresca has suggested bring his forward, Daka, from Leicester with him to be our new striker.

Hopefully not. Wasn't up to PL standard last time around. Scored 7 goals for them in the Championship last season, 4 goals in the 22/23 PL season, 5 goals the season before.