24 Mar 2022 08:24:47
So it would appear Tchouameni will be joining Madrid this summer and not Chelsea. Chelsea decided against signing him last summer, instead opting for Saul loan, and will now pay the price. They'll lose out on a world class midfield talent that could've been with the club for the coming 10 years. Madrid on the other hand continuing to get the best available. After Camavinga now also Tchouameni.
Let's hope Rice is a possibility then, though I doubt it. If not, I'm not sure whether there are good alternatives available to play a holding midfield role. Think I'd just give Ampadu a real chance first, and depending on that go back in for Rice next summer perhaps.
Shame as I really like Tchouameni.
24 Mar 2022 09:02:11
Jackson, subject to the new owner being in place by the next window, I think whoever it is will want to make an initial statement of intent.
I wouldn’t rule out one or two big signings and that may well include either of the players you mentioned.
24 Mar 2022 09:13:01
I must have missed Real Madrid announcing the signing.
Ed002 said the other day nothing has changed.
24 Mar 2022 15:12:42
I’m not expecting any big signings this summer. Broja and Gallagher to join the first team squad and perhaps a CB. I expect quite a few outgoings.
24 Mar 2022 16:44:59
As I said before Jimbo, I think 8/ 9 to leave our current first team squad.
24 Mar 2022 19:46:54
Jackson; it seems you know something about Tchouameni that nobody knows about, might sharing your source?
25 Mar 2022 06:43:17
Well, Ed wrote just two days ago that Chelsea might try to go for him with a "creative solution" once the ownership-situation has been settled (unless I horrible misread his comment, which I do not believe to be the case) .
Nevertheless, it'll sure be interesting to see how our transfer plans will shape up once all the uncertainties have been answered!