Alonso gave this kid his debut for Bayer, now said to be driving this deal:

Ah apologies Sconnie. Did not check the random thread before posting this.

13 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Alonso gave this kid his debut for Bayer, now said to be driving this deal:

Funny thing about this was he gave him his debut v Oberhausen in a preseason friendly but he never made a competitive appearance under him. The kid was sold by Leverkusen to their sister club Salzburg last season for €2m. Leverkusen bought him back earlier this month for €8m because of interest in him, and want to quickly flip him.

He is nowhere near ready for a role at Chelsea, probably needs at a minimum 2 seasons of first team football. Don’t understand why Strasbourg aren’t buying him instead. Atlanta were buying him for a fee of €30m including add ons before we got involved.

Edited July 25Jul 25 by markpitts

Next Kvaratskhelia apparently.

@Term_X

See if we can sort out any purchase then loan back to Bayer. I don’t have any faith in Gittens.

Hmm, as @markpitts mentioned, makes more sense for Strasbourg given the context.

Feel the same about Gittens. Rafael Leao would be an interesting one, publicly asking to leave Milan, Milan now despise him.. Galatasary tried £25m it got rejected and they gave up, Milan desperate to get rid. If he was willing to drop his wages (won’t be too crazy in Serie A anyway) and put a shift in, it would be an interesting one. Just not sure if his ego could deal with not being a straight first teamer, redemption arc or not.

2 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Next Kvaratskhelia apparently.

@Term_X

See if we can sort out any purchase then loan back to Bayer. I don’t have any faith in Gittens.

Wait till you find out Kvaratskhelia has a 16yr old brother who plays same LW with Dinamo Tbilisi, same penetrating dribbling style, and played Conference league qualifiers this week, and was brilliant.

Was Bayern bound, had trials but they can’t sign him till he is 18yrs.

2 hours ago, Term_X said:

Hmm, as @markpitts mentioned, makes more sense for Strasbourg given the context.

Feel the same about Gittens. Rafael Leao would be an interesting one, publicly asking to leave Milan, Milan now despise him.. Galatasary tried £25m it got rejected and they gave up, Milan desperate to get rid. If he was willing to drop his wages (won’t be too crazy in Serie A anyway) and put a shift in, it would be an interesting one. Just not sure if his ego could deal with not being a straight first teamer, redemption arc or not.

Hell No! Wouldn’t take him on a free.

Should have left Serie A 5 yrs ago. He has peaked now, on going downhill.

Personally don’t rate either Neto or Gittens, but you can see where he stands presently.

Think Kerim is one of those players we will regret not signing in 2 years time.

17 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

They really are absolutely fkign useless. How are these morons employed still.

1 minute ago, WhiteWall said:

They really are absolutely fkign useless. How are these morons employed still.

I admittedly know nothing about this player, but I really am not fussed about missing out on another 18 year old. We have heaps of those.

I wonder if we were waiting for funds to arrive before we bought this guy. Maybe we need to save some by for the Scott or Wharton deal.?

Eghbali could be keeping these jokers on a tighter reign. If anyone can goof on FFP or whatever it is now called,.....we can!

Maybe Alonso was cooler on this than our player trading geniuses and they cant say "go" unless Mr Alonso gives them the green light.

Edited July 29Jul 29 by OTL

On 25/07/2026 at 23:46, bisright1 said:

Think Kerim is one of those players we will regret not signing in 2 years time.

Nah, surely not when we have signed Welbeck and Henderson!

20 minutes ago, OTL said:

I wonder if we were waiting for funds to arrive before we bought this guy. Maybe we need to save some by for the Scott or Wharton deal.?

Eghbali could be keeping these jokers on a tighter reign. If anyone can goof on FFP or whatever it is now called,.....we can!

Maybe Alonso was cooler on this than our player trading geniuses and they cant say "go" unless Mr Alonso gives them the green light.

There's a million reasons why we aren't getting him. Who knows.

The fee seems like an absolute steal for Juventus.

4 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

There's a million reasons why we aren't getting him. Who knows.

The fee seems like an absolute steal for Juventus.

Quenda? Derry? Satpaev? Random South American?

Fans have been played again. One good week signing Rogers and Lacroix, and since then they have failed to sell anybody, missed out on Stones, missed out on Alajbegovic and signed two 36 year olds.

1 minute ago, Scott Harris said:

Fans have been played again. One good week signing Rogers and Lacroix, and since then they have failed to sell anybody, missed out on Stones, missed out on Alajbegovic and signed two 36 year olds.

I really don't want to defend anyone at Blueco, but presumably players themselves have a say in picking their next club as well. Sometimes a different club might seem more attractive to them.

1 hour ago, WhiteWall said:

They really are absolutely fkign useless. How are these morons employed still.

Ah was this one a Winstanley and Stewart responsibility to get in?

If so no surprise if he joins Juve.

20 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

Fans have been played again. One good week signing Rogers and Lacroix, and since then they have failed to sell anybody, missed out on Stones, missed out on Alajbegovic and signed two 36 year olds.

Hang on, he is an 18yr old kid no one knew about 3mths ago. We can’t just keep signing every talent that pops up every season, without developing the ones on our books. We already have Rogers, Gittens, Quenda, and Satpaev can also operate on the left.

Kerim needs guarantees and proper game time, which he won’t get here.

29 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

Fans have been played again. One good week signing Rogers and Lacroix, and since then they have failed to sell anybody, missed out on Stones, missed out on Alajbegovic and signed two 36 year olds.

I am still yet to see an official announcement or unveiling of Lacroix

4 minutes ago, markpitts said:

Hang on, he is an 18yr old kid no one knew about 3mths ago. We can’t just keep signing every talent that pops up every season, without developing the ones on our books. We already have Rogers, Gittens, Quenda, and Satpaev can also operate on the left.

Kerim needs guarantees and proper game time, which he won’t get here.

We didn't know. Alonso knew. I don't think this is the point though. The point is that this was an uncontested path, a straight run at a very highly rated kid that Alonso knew all about. Bert and Ernie have still somehow contrived to fck this up as well. Apparently Spuds were interested in Winstanley at one point. Shame they didn't get him cos this loser is one of the Spursiest fckers we have ever had here.

Going to Juve is the better option for him and his agents bank balance.

39 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

We didn't know. Alonso knew. I don't think this is the point though. The point is that this was an uncontested path, a straight run at a very highly rated kid that Alonso knew all about. Bert and Ernie have still somehow contrived to fck this up as well. Apparently Spuds were interested in Winstanley at one point. Shame they didn't get him cos this loser is one of the Spursiest fckers we have ever had here.

They'll probably get a pay increase still...

3 hours ago, Valerie said:

I really don't want to defend anyone at Blueco, but presumably players themselves have a say in picking their next club as well. Sometimes a different club might seem more attractive to them.

Aye if I have to guess he's chosen Serie A. I probably would too at this stage in his career.

Being honest I would never recommend playing the PL if you can avoid it.

Edited July 29Jul 29 by bisright1

16 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

Aye if I have to guess he's chosen Serie A. I probably would too at this stage in his career.

Being honest I would never recommend playing the PL if you can avoid it.

Liverpool vs City generated almost 4x more viewership than the Super Bowl.

I think any footballer who has an ambition to reach global audiences and earn a sh*t ton will always find the Premier League attractive, and something agents will constantly push for.

Edited July 29Jul 29 by Sconnie Blue