I partially place blame on Diego for starting last seasons club thread AND using the incorrect emoticon. Maybe I can bring us better luck and less misfortune.
KTBFFH!
byfLuger41 said:
Well that last campaign was dismal at best. Here's to hoping things can turn around at the Bridge.
I partially place blame on Diego for starting last seasons club thread AND using the incorrect emoticon. Maybe I can bring us better luck and less misfortune.
KTBFFH!
Documents are being signed today for N’Golo Kanté to Al Ittihad as revealed last week — done and sealed soon. 🟡⚫️🇸🇦 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2023
Kanté salary will be around €100m, first part of medical tests already completed.
Here we go confirmed, end of an era at Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/jUyRZZb9yS
EXCL: Mateo Kovacić has now agreed personal terms with Manchester City after advanced talks already revealed last week 🚨🔵🇭🇷 #MCFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 8, 2023
Kovacić wants the move, next step has to be between clubs as Chelsea and City will discuss fee after the UCL final.
Chelsea, open to sell Kovacić. pic.twitter.com/PKdCHsEL9B
Inter and Chelsea will meet to discuss about Romelu Lukaku in the next days as his priority remains to play at Inter next season. 🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2023
Kalidou Koulibaly will be discussed too, Inter really want him.
Chelsea will ask for final price tag for André Onana before deciding on bid. pic.twitter.com/8J3gsQ2OpK
I'm curious how much faith they have in Broja. He's supposedly doing well in rehab and they're targeting the friendly on 7/19 against Wrexham for him to play. Personally, if they can flip Lukaku for Vlahovic I'd love that move.Kampfers said:
Still need to identify a starting #9 unless we are just all-in on Jackson.
Poch favored the 4-2-3-1 during his spurs days....your guess is as good as mine on the predicted line up....Woods Ag said:
Predicted lineup/formations for next year?
Most likely on his way out. Has been linked to a few clubs. Reportedly has agreed to personal terms with Milan but Chelsea want ~28m and Milan have only offered ~18m.bchil03 said:
Thanks for all the insight. Any word on CP10?
Definitely returning to a back 4, most likely a 4-2-3-1 as Bachelor99 mentioned. Hard to definitively state a lineup with so many transfers still swirling about, but this is essentially what you're looking at:Woods Ag said:
Predicted lineup/formations for next year?
Caicedo and Fernandez next to each other would be awesome, 100%. I also love Sterling and Nkunku playing next to each other. Gallagher is a liability half the time he's on the field. For every nice play he seems to make 2 mistakes, he just plays careless IMO. Maybe Poch can fix that but I like Hall in that spot over Gallagher. David Fofana can play RW behind Madueke IIRC. I'd like to see Wesley Fofana on the field more this season too, I really like his game.Kampfers said:Definitely returning to a back 4, most likely a 4-2-3-1 as Bachelor99 mentioned. Hard to definitively state a lineup with so many transfers still swirling about, but this is essentially what you're looking at:Woods Ag said:
Predicted lineup/formations for next year?
------------------------------------------- Jackson (Broja)
Sterling (Mudryk) ------ Nkunku (Chukwuemeka?) ------ Madueke (???)
--------------------- Caicedo (Santos?) - Fernandez (Gallagher? Hall?)
Chilwell (Cucurella) - Badishille (Colwill) - Silva (Fofana) - James (Gusto)
---------------------------------------------------- Kepa (???)
I included Caicedo as a starter because he's the most likely target, but even if we get priced out of Caicedo, that starter is not currently on our roster.
Veiga immediately slots in over Carney Chukwuemeka at CAM and RW if we sign him.
Casadei, Santos, and Slonina are likely all loaned.
Gallagher isn't creative enough to play at one of the attacking mid spots but he's not really reliable enough at DM. I wouldn't be shocked if he's sold for ~40m to find a player that suits the system better.
If we can pull off the Vlahovic swap (I'm doubtful) he would jump in over Jackson as the starting 9, and Broja would likely get sold or loaned.
Weakest positions are definitely RW, Striker, and midfield depth. There's a lot of talent on the backline if it can stay fit, and obviously we would have a standout midfield with Nkunku running free in front of Caicedo and Enzo. So I'm generally optimistic but more signings are necessary.
Reportedly we have been trying to finalize outgoings before July 1 (and signings after that date) for FFP purposes.
Chelsea made contact with Tyler Adams camp to be informed on conditions of the deal, exploring costs 🔵🇺🇸 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2023
He’s one of the names being considered as £20m relegation clause is available.
Focus remains on Moisés Caicedo talks, separate deal and separate story. pic.twitter.com/uZ33ykKhBU
EXCLUSIVE: Moisés Caicedo has just informed Liverpool that he only wants to join Chelsea! 🚨🔵🇪🇨 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2023
Caicedo has decided to keep his word and only accept Chelsea as personal terms were agreed since end of May.
Chelsea, set to bid again in order to get deal done with Brighton. pic.twitter.com/HI3geVVq9Z
🚨 Romeo Lavia has chosen to join Chelsea from Southampton. Liverpool were pursuing but are aware of decision. #CFC & #SaintsFC have good relations, so no issues expected on deal or personal terms. Fee likely to be around £50m + add-ons @TheAthleticFC #LFC https://t.co/EjmFknCViS
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 14, 2023
Chelsea's gonna ruin football.JJxvi said:
Yay! Spent the most money...
DuncanField91 said:Chelsea's gonna ruin football.JJxvi said:
Yay! Spent the most money...
🚨 Chelsea believed to have activated release clause in Michael Olise contract & expect to complete signing in due course. If deal finalised it would guarantee Crystal Palace £35m. 21yo recovering from injury @TheAthleticFC after @FabriceHawkins #CFC #CPFC https://t.co/ImsKrsvLvZ
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 15, 2023