Chelsea Rumours

08 May 2024 13:28:17
If, and a big If, Conor doesn't sign a new contract (and I really hope he does) who would his replacement likely be? Is there a list?

{Ed002's Note - There is a list of options but the preferred choice would be Heorhiy/Georgiy Sudakov.}

08 May 2024 13:52:04
Thankyou ED02.

08 May 2024 20:58:16
Ed002
Why aren't our academy players more highly valued?
A foreign option seems to always be the preferred option.
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - I don’t understand the question.}

08 May 2024 23:11:32
I tend to agree K Drog we will probs throw 50-60 mil at an unproven player from the Ukranian league like Mudryk and it will backfire as they aren’t ready for the prem yet when it would be equally as beneficial to integrate a player from the academy.

09 May 2024 00:36:05
Who are these academy players who are going to help us to get back to a higher level? Come to think of it, apart from Terry, over the last 15 years which academy players have had a significant impact on our previous successes?

{Ed001's Note - to be fair Jimbo, how often have they been given a chance to establish themselves like Terry was? Usually they are farmed out on needless loans.}

09 May 2024 07:28:14
Perhaps Reece James Ed, Jimbo?
Of the present players, I think Levi (definitely) and Connor (if he signs a new deal) will be academy products that will have an impact in trophy winning seasons to come. JT also had a loan at Forrest I think before breaking into 1st team.
At the level our club is at, players get pretty much 1 chance, an example being Golding, who I thought was good when given a chance earlier this season, but got put through 1 on 1 and didn't convert, and hasn't been sighted since. We, as fans, think in the hundreds of pounds/ dollars per week in earnings, these guys are in the thousands, and sometimes tens of, so the expectation is higher, and tbf, rightly so!

{Ed001's Note - good shout Kiwi. He is probably the best example. If he hadn't got injured so much he would have been a regular for sure.}

09 May 2024 08:17:19
In recent times Mount was given a chance and proved himself at our club. I would like to think CHO and RLC would have proved themselves at our club if they hadn’t picked up there horrible injuries.

This might be a tad controversial but I would have kept Tammy but that wasn’t to be.

I can see some merit in the loan system but they don’t, for lots of reasons, all work out.

09 May 2024 10:00:35
Curious to see that they'd look to bring in another new midfielder to replace Conor if they sell him. Barring another freak injury season, Lavia should finally enter the fold as a rotation player. Ugochukwu was also bought and has looked pretty promising when playing (before also disappearing for the past 4 months with injury) . You'd hope that Chukwuemeka would also have a less injury-riddled season next year.
Then we've got Andrey Santos doing well at Strasbourg, who looks the type of all action CM that Conor is as well. And then we're not even mentioning academy midfielders like Golding, Russell-Denny and Kiano Dyer who have had really good seasons in the youth and development teams.

Buying yet another midfielder would just push all those other mids that we already have further down the pecking order. Seems strange. If you don't trust them enough to use them, why buy them in the first place?

09 May 2024 11:19:32
Jackson and Jimbo, I tend to agree that if we sold CG I can’t see why we need to replace him.

I think Chuka will be a top class AM and Ugo looks a good DM option. Lavia will prove himself at Chelsea and he can play anywhere in midfield in my opinion.

We also potentially have Caicedo and Santos available for next season.

09 May 2024 12:02:07
James and Mount were absolutely integral to our UCL success Jimbo. You could make the case that Christensen was too.

The question is whether they can contribute to the team more than a more expensive or established player. Frequently this season the answer has been they can (Gallagher, Chalobah) .

09 May 2024 13:03:24
bandy, I forgot Chalaboa. Again this is probably just me but I would be slightly more gutted if we sold Chalaboa.

09 May 2024 13:28:13
Ed002
Leftback -Cucurella £60m incoming.
Hall/ Maatsen outgoings over £60m . The fee for young inexperienced players indicates they are highly thought of outside the club.
Midfield over £300m spent with little thought given to Conor developing but other clubs willing to spend £40/ 50m on him.
CB Over £150m with Chalobah apparently available for sale.
And why but Badiashile when we have Colwill.

09 May 2024 16:02:46
Agreed KDrog. The mooted fee for Sudakov is 60m. And we sell Gallagher for what, 50? Baffling.

As a point of interest related to this topic, presumably a lot of this recruitment is, in the first instance, data-driven. Do those in charge of identifying players also look at players coming through our own academy using the same models/ criteria?

{Ed002's Note - It is not baffling - what is baffling is you not understanding that he has not signed a new contract and can leave for nothing next season.}

08 May 2024 12:45:37
Are Chelsea seeking a new goalkeeper in the summer?

Are we interested in Oblak?

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea have a number of hgoalkeeping targets but Atletico are not looking to sell Oblak.}

08 May 2024 23:12:33
Would Maignan also be a target?

{Ed002's Note - Which player would that be?}

09 May 2024 02:42:52
Whitey97, ED002 has stated that the club has interest in Mike Maignan however he isn’t the primary target for the position. Hope this helps clarify your question and takes some work off ed002’s plate.

09 May 2024 07:38:32
Onana was mentioned in previous comments over the last couple of years, thank god we missed out on that!

09 May 2024 08:21:33
Kiwi, Onana was high on lots of fans lists but sadly it hasn’t worked out for him. GK is supposed to be a priority for this season but I wouldn’t be surprised if we stick with what we have. Only because I’m struggling to see a viable alternative.

07 May 2024 14:13:39
Hi Ed hearing reports we're in talks to sign Estaveo Willian (Messinho), is this true? Also would this be instead of the likes of Nico Williams, or is Estaveo seen as more for the future?

Also Kendry Paez looks like one hell of a player, him and Willian are 2 of the top young talents in the world by all accounts.

{Ed002's Note - Estevao Willian (RW/F) Another kiddie scouted by Manchester City and Arsenal. Chelsea have made a proposal to take him in 2025 when he turns 18. Real Madrid and Barcelona will likely do the same. Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have sent scouts. PSG will offer the full buy out clause in a single payment but his agent wants Barcelona or Chelsea and the player prefers Barcelona but they have the emerging Lamine Yamal, so PSG and Barcelona may both step back.}

07 May 2024 17:39:24
A question ed002 if I may. With future transfers like estevao, or even in the case of Paez, is the transfer recorded in accounts when it’s agreed or when they move clubs ie summer of 2025? Many thanks :)

{Ed002's Note - The money is accounted for when it is paid.}

07 May 2024 21:22:44
Hi Ed. Firstly thanks for the information you're still giving also on the Chelsea page.

Now regarding Estevao, you mention that the player's agent wants Barcelona or Chelsea (rather than PSG for example) . Do you know what is driving that preference? Is it money related (perhaps Chelsea is willing to pay more agent fees? ), or is it because of Chelsea having a good/ clear progression plan for the player? I would hope it's because of the latter, but money talks so could easily be the former too.

{Ed002's Note - I suspect the agent may be looking to the future, but i don't know.}

08 May 2024 13:32:37
Thanks for the reply, Ed. Have an excellent day, and enjoy the CL semi tonight if you're watching :)

{Ed002's Note - And you.}

06 May 2024 21:11:48
So according to Romano Chelsea are looking and considering Osimhen, Sesko and some more no. 9s. Probably Toney is one of the targets.

07 May 2024 08:19:46
I think Toney will probably end up at Arsenal. I think we will get either Osimhen or Sesco and I live in hope it’s Osimhen.

07 May 2024 12:55:43
I don't see us getting Osimhen PSG can pay much more.

07 May 2024 13:55:52
I like the mobility of our current forwards and wouldn't want a more static striker like Osimhen quite apart from the cost and wages.
Also it wouldn't help the harmony of the group if a new player is signed on double the wages of the existing players.
If Nkunku injury is sorted I wouldn't make any big name striker signing.
And by the way our problem isn't scoring goals any longer.

07 May 2024 14:59:02
Drog, I like your optimism but from the outside it looks like the club want a so called CF.

07 May 2024 15:52:34
Totally agree with you KDrog.

07 May 2024 17:27:01
If the CF is quick and mobile and not more than £50m and is happy with the wage structure maybe. Particularly if we still have doubts about Nkunku fitness.
But this might stop Jackson's development which would be a shame.
It interests me that City haven't looked a better unit since Haaland rocked up and started scoring goals for fun, so maybe a lesson to be learned from that.

03 May 2024 09:50:38
Ed002
It's being reported we are interested in Tosin Adarabioyo.
Is this true or just another rumour?
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - He is a Free Agent in the summer but likely heading elsewhere. Well down the list of CB options for Chelsea.}

03 May 2024 16:18:01
I’ve heard Newcastle as the most likely option.

30 Apr 2024 09:57:28
Ed002
Which positions do you think the club will look to fill this coming transfer window?
My guess is Goalkeeper/ CB/ Striker.
Also unsubtantiated rumours that the age profile of the players incoming could be older this time.
Would you know if this is true because we sure do need a bit more experience in the squad.
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - They know a GK is needed, a CB and a S are required plus they are looking at players in other positions due to potential departures.}

30 Apr 2024 10:49:22
Guessing winger? Perhaps LB if some of our LBs leave.

30 Apr 2024 14:22:08
Ed002
Would you know if Ramsdale is of interest for the goalkeeping position?
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Not for Chelsea.}

30 Apr 2024 15:28:27
GK, CB and Striker I do find it strange the money we’ve spent and the true spine of the squad is lacking. Preferably a top class experienced centre back and a striker who is good in the air and different to Jackson. Sesko and Kim would be my choices. Not read of interest in Kim but he doesn’t seem to be playing much at Bayern and their fans rate him also. Goalkeeper I have no clue maybe Bento.

30 Apr 2024 14:52:08
Ed002
Are they looking for an experienced number one or another promising young player?
Hopefully the former.
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - There is a list including both.}

30 Apr 2024 16:18:57
Lads, Ed has posted a comprehensive transfer roundup on the Liverpool site.

Ed, thanks as always.

30 Apr 2024 19:02:36
Cheers Tom.

30 Apr 2024 17:53:02
Cheers Tom (and ED002)

30 Apr 2024 19:34:38
Would be great to see Guehi back at the club. His name has popped up a couple of times now. Him and Levi would make a great pairing.

30 Apr 2024 19:51:40
I would take Guehi over some of the foreign players abroad as he knows the league and club and is very underrated. Proven premier league centre half who’s good on the ball.

30 Apr 2024 20:32:38
Bare with me, but If rumours are true conte will be taking over at Napoli, a well know fan of lukaku, lukaku maybe not keen on Saudi, would / could we look to luakaku osimhen deal,

Osimhen does seem psg bound but seems an obvious deal that could suit everyone,

01 May 2024 08:39:41
We have more chsnce of a fully fit squad for the rest of the season than that outcome Matt.

01 May 2024 09:56:56
I could see Lukaku at Napoli with a modest fee and sensible wages for a couple of years if he doesn't want to take the money in Saudi.

01 May 2024 11:37:24
Not very likely but could he come back?

01 May 2024 13:18:36
You areright Tom, mot very likely.