Chelsea rumours 2

30 Aug 2025 16:40:57
Apparently the Jackson loan has been called off. I assume because of the Delap injury.

I didn't want us to loan/ sell Jackson so I suppose, if true, I should be happy.

I'm not sure Jackson will be and I'm not sure it's a good look. Who cares!

30 Aug 2025 17:40:59
Totally agree Tom, we have to look after CFC first.

31 Aug 2025 12:15:49
Problem though if Jackson who. let's face it is a passionate headstrong player not wanting to come back or accept professional role in needing to do this after club had apparently been happy to let him leave either temporarily or preferably permanently? There are past players like a Kante or Mata who am sure would have been v disappointed in NJ position but had temperament to always help team mates wherever playing and be professional and not let own ego rule their head or behaviour. So they seldom if ever got sent off and were pretty universally respected and rightly so in the game as were also excellent players. With NJ I'm not so sure and bringing him back may not be the wisest move for us or him. We'll see what happens soon enough I guess.

31 Aug 2025 12:22:42
I see Liverpool fans are commenting on their banter page, would have thought they would have their minds on issue and Guhei.

31 Aug 2025 16:15:58
Bill, I’m now home and I decided to have some football bets. If the gooners win today I will be collecting a nice few quid.
So far this season I think the scousers have been average but they are my pick to win the league and they could easily turn it on today.

Anyway, they shouldn’t be worrying about what we do!

31 Aug 2025 18:19:53
Done me money but whooosh what a strike. That goal deserves to win a game but I’m still not impressed with either of them.

31 Aug 2025 19:21:28
People have been saying this about Liverpool since Slot took over. They seem to have a real knack, under him, of looking nothing special for most of the game, but winning winning winning.

31 Aug 2025 20:20:53
EdW, without doubt it’s a good habit.

01 Sep 2025 10:54:00
Szoboszlai is quite a player and as well as that fantastic free jkick goal he played one immensely long crossfield pass - 80 metres? - that landed at the feet of attacking LFC player.

I thought much of the game was quite dull but due to two pretty good teams cancelling each other out and not wanting to lose. Took a fantastic piece of magic from the Hungarian to break the deadlock.

Yes beacuse of the nature of the game neither LFC or AFC overwhelmed with dominant free flowing play but I reckoned I was looking at number 1 LFC and 2 AFC come end of season. Hope I'm wrong though Ed001 may well hope I'm right?!

28 Aug 2025 11:54:50
Looks like Nkunku is off to Milan and Simons is heading to Spuds.

28 Aug 2025 13:56:46
I think the Nkunku deal looks done but wouldn’t it be funny if Simmons said no to the spuds.

28 Aug 2025 14:03:29
Apparently he has travelled to London Tom, they got closer than us, we could not get him out of his bed.

28 Aug 2025 15:12:06
Bill, I seem to remember you and others on here didn't think we needed him? have you now changed your mind because he is might go to Spurs?

28 Aug 2025 15:16:16
Bill, that would make It funnier if true and very Willian like.

28 Aug 2025 15:27:35
If BL are getting close to there asking price, then well done them. If we are sticking to our valuation, then well done us. If the player decides to go to the spuds, then lucky them because he is what they need.

Good player in my opinion.

28 Aug 2025 18:21:48
Tom

I still don't think we need him but can not understand why we just did not walk away sooner. Who knows we might still get him.

We also don't need Garnacho due to his attitude but I'm sure the club doesn't really take too much notice of what I say.

28 Aug 2025 18:23:30
Tom

I agree, I'm happy to stick to our valuation of a player but that should ho for selling as well.

28 Aug 2025 20:53:20
Bill. We are just fans who pick up news and stories for at beat unreliable sources. We have very little idea about our selling or buying valuations. In my opinion we should just treat these windows as a big of fun. Enjoy the rumours and get pi@@ed off with the facts.

28 Aug 2025 22:00:04
You are probably right Tom, nothing us fans can do about signings or sales.

29 Aug 2025 20:36:17
I’ve no real problem with Simons going to Spurs - they definitely need a (fit) AM and its not a priority for us when we could play Palmer, Pedro, Estevao or Enzo in the 10 role.

On that basis, a bit surprised with the proposed loan move for Buonanotti from Brighton then.

Garnacho? I just struggle to get excited to be honest. Think I’d rather hold on to George to be honest, and PSR/ pure profit should be less of a consideration this summer if that’s the driver there.

29 Aug 2025 21:07:37
FD, george was in our conference league squad so counts towards balancing the books for uefa and therefore registering new signings in the UCL. I think that’s the driving point - not PSR.

29 Aug 2025 21:53:14
FD, Apparently we have been long time admirers of Garnacho.

The Simmons supposed interest wWas interesting as I rate the player and I saw him as a challenge to Palmer. It was pointed out to me that we now have several players who can challenge Palmer. I guess that it true as you pointed out as much in your post.

30 Aug 2025 09:43:42
Absolutely Tom, never was a need for Simmons.

31 Aug 2025 16:27:24
Bill, I am a massive Simmons fan but the point my mates and you make are very reasonable.

I think it was just wishful thinking on my part.

27 Aug 2025 10:15:58
Fermin Lopez, Xavi Simmons or keep Nkunku?
Garnacho or keep Tyrique George?
Hincapie or Josh?

Just some of the discussions the sporting directors and Maresca will be having.

Jackson, George and Nkunku are all training with the main group and it will be a seamless move back into the fold if they don't get their desired moves away.

Disasi is off to Bournemouth and loans will likely be found for Datro Fofana and Alfie Gilchrist which just leaves Sterling and Chilly.

27 Aug 2025 13:41:48
Greenaway

I would keep all of Josh, George, Nkunku and Jackson.

It's late in the window and any players we might get will have to have a settling in period.

Our players on rhe other hand know the club and systems Maresca plays.

28 Aug 2025 08:00:21
Would definately keep Josh,
Would keep Nkunku but he is off
Jackson would sell or keep but not a fan of a loan unless there is an obligation to buy
George wants to go and he will Garnacho not a fan of but he is clearly coming.

28 Aug 2025 10:07:56
I think Hincape will be another Arsenal signing? Josh almost certain to stay unless sudden turnaround by club and a late CB purchase. But would imagine Josh would be a loan deal and still thin k that cos of Fofana and BB injury problems club - well amanger certainly - would want Josh to stay.

Garnacho almost certain to be another CFC signing whether we want/ need him or not. No doubt he has talent but yes we worry about attitude and whether we are making a mistake re George. Simons not as certain to be CFC signing as it seemed a week ago but still could be and Lopez may be a better bet if we are signing but one of them but can't claim to have watched either enough to be sure about respective talents of either,


Nkunku and George almost certain to go and Jackson very likely whethet via loan to Bayern or still a late straight purchase by Newcastle if Isak to LFC goes through.

28 Aug 2025 10:18:29
We don’t need Lopez. Simons or Garnacho. I would keep Josh although I don’t think CB is his natural position. Also keep George. However, I would sell Jackson and Nkunku: we probably need the money to balance our transfers as we won’t be making any meaningful money from the others who should go.

28 Aug 2025 21:13:58
I can’t recall seeing Lopez. I guess I must of done.

I would appreciate your opinion Ed or anyone else?

{Ed001's Note - I have only seen a little of him, but he does look a very good player.}

28 Aug 2025 21:27:51
Thanks Ed.

{Ed001's Note - welcome Tom.}

26 Aug 2025 00:52:08
Hi Ed, any truth to Jackson to Bayern rumours?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know. I did ask someone who should know but they haven't got back to me yet and I didn't want to just leave you waiting on an answer.}

25 Aug 2025 08:43:01
Any of the ed, s have a slight hint on if chelsea might be tempted by pierre hincapie with all the out goings and disasi close to bournmouth could this be something the club look at or are we throwing faith into what we have not sure if hincapie is even that good? is he left sided cb or right.

{Ed001's Note - Hincapie is a left sided defender, he can also play in midfield and at full-back. But he plays in a back 3 and I have never seen him play in a back four set up. I do personally rate him and think he would be a good signing, but I don't know if you are going for him.}

25 Aug 2025 10:44:12
great thanks edd i guess it would affect a lot if we did as wed have tosin, acheampong, fofana and chalobah fighting for 2 spots and levi back in the new year id imagine the move would only happen if acheampong or trevoh would be sold don't see either happening, saw he was linked to spurs, they definetly need cover with romero and van de vens absence/ injury issues.

{Ed001's Note - and the fact that Romero and van de Ven are not very good.}

25 Aug 2025 12:27:08
I think there both solid enough cbs romero is a liability do he's liable of losing the plot at ahy stage VVD relies on his pace a lot.

{Ed001's Note - don't rate either. Romero is rash and wild and a liability. Van de Ven is very poor defensively and wholly reliant on his pace. If players had skill like they used to, they would love taking him on as he is hopeless one on one. Sadly these days skill is mostly coached out of players.}

25 Aug 2025 16:11:58
Yeah agree i guess with what your saying, its just when both play they seem to improve the team and whem there both missing totenham just fall to pieces that's kind of what i was going off more than what iv seen, i love when we play spurs do romero is a gaurentee to do something crazy?.

25 Aug 2025 21:07:10
Romero is a truly awful player and the longer he atays at spurs the happier I will be. Looking good for you guys tonight ED, you were being played off the park until Gordan did Romero things.

20 Aug 2025 10:24:02
Wes Fofana has deleted everything relating to Chelsea on his instagram account! Any news chatters?

20 Aug 2025 13:58:03
He pressed the wrong button?

17 Aug 2025 22:24:52
I should have mentioned that a fellow ST holder at the match today told me that Potter wants Sterling. West Ham have asked about a subsidised loan but we are waiting to see if there any last min offers.

Apparently Fulham also asked but they are waiting on an answer from an alternative target.

26 Aug 2025 06:54:03
Reason it appears as I have issues with the English players. Can't sterling contract be cancelled like other players. It bad enough that he's given a criminal contract with the English hype and favouritism but no club wants him. Things are just different for English players in the epl. They are given undue advantage. Whoever that was responsible for sterling for Chelsea should be made to face certain consequences.

29 Aug 2025 10:52:37
Any deal for a contract buy out has to satisfy both parties. My guess is that Chelsea have discussed that possibility with Sterling.

English players and homegrown rules I assume that something similar applies to all the different leagues?

I think the initial “statement” signings were mainly a disaster. In my opinion there was no need to rush but eventually the new owners are getting there act together.

13 Aug 2025 13:40:30
Saw a rumours of donnaruma looking leave psg. Are Chelsea looking to sign him or as rumoured, is man City his destination. Anyone with any useful information should please share with us here thanks.

13 Aug 2025 14:39:04
No information but god I hope not.

13 Aug 2025 14:58:51
I wasn't particurarly imprssed by his performance at CWC Tusole. He is certainly experienced, a big unit and presence in the box and can be commanding there against aerial threats but just seems lacking in a bit of nimbleness in getting down to low to shots in particular. A reason why PSG willing to let him go?

Have no idea if we're trying for him.

{Ed001's Note - his wage demands are why PSG want rid.}

14 Aug 2025 08:44:58
Looking at data Donarruma and Sanchez are very similar, so why buy Donnoruma to replace Sanchez, especially as Edd001 states, his wage demands!
The SD's see Penders as the next big thing after this coming season on loan at Strausburg, with Slonina as no2, let's see what the club decvide!

{Ed001's Note - he is not a great keeper - should have been, but has shown little real improvement since he emerged at 17. So many errors as well, no wonder they were so happy to just replace him when he demanded a pay rise.}

14 Aug 2025 08:59:12
Good info Ed001 as always and thanks for it.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. Enrique doesn't like players to rock the boat and get too big for their boots. The club pays them extremely well anyway, so if they get greedy, he won't stand for it. He wants them to be team players first and foremost. He relies a lot on togetherness amongst his squad, hence them offloading all the big time Charlies and going with young, hungry players.}

19 Aug 2025 16:38:23
The whole “big = commanding in the box” thing is a false logic. Like lots of Italian goalkeepers, Donnarumma’s general approach when a ball comes in is to go deep to give himself time to react, relying on the large wingspan to help with that. It’s a question of style and choice.

Sanchez is also a “big unit” and, while Donnarumma is probably a better / more consistent shot stopper, Sanchez is a better passer of the ball under pressure. I think the same thing that rules Donnarumma out at PSG would extend to the role in a Maresca side. It makes little sense to me as a rumour.

23 Aug 2025 12:21:24
FD77, very interesting observations.

11 Aug 2025 12:18:40
Could this be true, David Fofana and Disasi both going to play in the "old gold" of Wolves?

Apparently fees/ terms being negotiated.

11 Aug 2025 13:24:59
Would be good for us and them - in terms of ending uncertainty- if it was true but yes is it? What source/ s?

11 Aug 2025 14:32:44
JBS, the Wolves page.

11 Aug 2025 15:13:05
OK, interesting Tom, and perhaps some on there alert to sources we aren't I guess. though having said that I think I do distantly recall a Wolves link to Disasi though not the D Fofana one.

09 Aug 2025 04:23:00
Hi Eds, where do you see Nico Jackson ending up? Staying in the prem? going abroad? Or being priced out of a move?

{Ed001's Note - looks like Newcastle will end up taking him.}

10 Aug 2025 12:56:06
Although he splits opinion, if delap or Pedro get injured, who else is there, Guiu gone on loan, broja gone, now Jackson and nkunku, we might need another striker.

11 Aug 2025 12:24:17
Ill admit I thought Jackson did pretty well for us and had wanted him to stay but our performances without him and with new arrivals have made me slightly less worried. but yes injuries to both Pedro and Delap would have us playing Palmer or Neto or someone out of position as a false 9 and wouldn't be great. Would be happier if he didn't go to an EPL rival but expectNJ wouldn't be happy to be back up striker for us?

11 Aug 2025 12:25:54
I think Jackson very likely to go to Newcastle though as ED001 reports and reason why Isak to LFC not yet confirmed could well be waiting on oucome of negotiations between the Magpies/ Barcodes and us.

06 Aug 2025 14:54:40
With Newcastle apparently losing out on Sesko, it's rumoured that they will now be coming back to us about Jackson.

Given the amount there were willing to pay for Sesko and given that it could be argued that Jackson (haven't checked the stats) has been more prolific than Sesko and Jackson is tested in the premiership, I'm guessing £80+add ons will seem like small change to them.

Anyway, gutted he is going to Utd.

06 Aug 2025 21:04:18
I would be very surprised if any club would pay £80 million for Jackson plus add ons : really!

07 Aug 2025 08:33:03
Jimbo, you have already posted that you would sell him for £45m.

I personally wouldn’t sell him unless is was crazy money.