13 Aug 2024 08:54:10
ED002
Is it true that we are recalling CG back from Dpain today and if so what is the plan for him going forward?
{Ed002's Note - I don't know about travel plans but the intention is to sell him.}
13 Aug 2024 09:39:09
Thank you for your response ED002.
13 Aug 2024 09:55:11
Seems like a mess and very unsettling for a player who has been such a loyal servant of CFC. Was sad about the sale but would be v upset if he ends up with an EPL rival.
Ed002 is it possible for you to shed any light on what has happened here?
Is the problem in any way related to the fact CFC did not compolete purchase of Samu O? If CFC were to purchase Felix instead would that help seal the deal?
Any insights from you very gratefully received as ever.
{Ed002's Note - It is unrelated to Samu. It is an ongoing situation with Atletico and other interested sides. He is being sold because he has refused to sign a new contract.}
13 Aug 2024 10:21:01
Many thanks for this insight Ed002 much appreciated.
13 Aug 2024 13:12:31
Ed002 what other sides are still interested? Is there someone ready to take him now and maybe why we are bringing him back to England?
{Ed002's Note - Spurs and Aston Villa.}
13 Aug 2024 14:29:00
Please please not to Spurs. would be just too much for most fans and Villa (rival for Top 4) bad enough
I had just about come to accept CG to Atletico but EPL rival no.
{Ed002's Note - Well he has to go somewhere. Atletico are still keen.}
13 Aug 2024 16:09:21
Yes I understand Ed. that fact he did not sign the contract offered meant that he would leave. But good to know Atletico still keen so I hope his situation with transfer can be resolved positively and CFC fans will not have to see him in a Spurs team of all places!
13 Aug 2024 16:23:09
But, what is the problem? Is there a bidding war for Conor?
Are things behind the scenes at Chelsea really as bad as they seem?
15 Aug 2024 07:56:11
Run, press, run press, Spurs (much as I hate to say it) would be perfect for Connor, he is not top 4 quality with us.
This season Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and us will be top four with a gap to the rest.
15 Aug 2024 17:14:33
Kiwi, I’m not if it’s true but supposedly the club accepted an offer from Villa at the start of the window but apparently CG didn’t fancy the gig.
I have no idea if the spuds have made an official approach but they made an offer to the club that was acceptable it would be interesting to see the outcome.
16 Aug 2024 06:14:58
Tom, listening to London is blue podcast the other day (with Matt Law) your assumption is correct according to Law (a Villa fan and Chelsea correspondent), CG wanted time to decide which didn't suit Villa, but, as per Ed002 above maybe they remain interested.
He also made a very interesting point that by not taking Trevor on pre season tour the club basically are selling him as not wanted, hence a low sale price, whilst taking Broja (at half the value, we'll be lucky to get 10 to 15 mill for him) on tour.
I'm sure (hopefully) the/ our club know exactly what they are doing!