31 Jul 2026 07:31:10
Hi Ed and my fellow blues x
Just a question on the outgoings, seems like there could be quite a lot leaving?
Does Ed or anyone know who and to possibly where.
Be very helpful, me and my old man have been talking about this for weeks and would be good to get one up on him!
31 Jul 2026 10:35:37
SteveCfc, I made the point the other day that Alonso needs to decide who he wants and who he doesn't. Alonso is clearly calling the shots, and if he wants a 35 year old midfielder, then fair play to the club to back him. Likewise, if he feels Sanchez should start the season as number 1 goalie, then again he is being backed. The same applies to departures; he said in an interview yesterday that some centre-halves will be sold.
Also, some forwards will be sold. Alonso will oversee who he wants in the squad and who he doesn't want. We fans will all have different views to Mr. Alonso, but come the start of the season it will all be in place. The season review conducted by the owners placed full control with Alonso on the playing side, so they must be congratulated.
31 Jul 2026 12:05:40
Apparently Alonso said he wants 4-5 CB's in the squad, which to me would indicate that we'll likely be playing with a back 4 in most games, with potentially James&Hato moving to a back 3 on some occasions.
I think we'll see Sarr & Anselmino both go out on loan. Como are continuing to press for Chalobah, and the last report seems to say they're quite close to Chelsea's valuation for the player.
Badiashile has been linked with Napoli on loan with a buy option. Disasi most strongly linked with West Ham, but other sides such as Palace, Coventry, Roma & AC Milan have also been linked.
Gusto may go to City. Jackson linked to Villa & Newcastle. Delap linked to Everton, Leeds & Forest. Could potentially see Neto leave too. Jorgensen looks like he'll be going to Strasbourg.
31 Jul 2026 12:52:35
Cheers, Fuser.
The last I saw on the Chalobah deal was that it fell through. Tomorrow walked away.
Jackson to Villa would be a problem due to SCR restrictions, due to the Garnacho deal already done, and with Howe going, I doubt Newcastle will go for him.
Disasi will not drop down a division to join West Ham, I think he would be good for Palace.
Gusto will only go to City if we massively drop our price, which I cannot see happening and shouldn't.
31 Jul 2026 19:19:46
The issue with Disasi to Palace is the same as Jackson to Villa, but we could do a similar deal to the Garnacho one.
31 Jul 2026 20:04:57
With it now looking like Chalobah is about to leave, I can see Badiashile now going out on loan, and Disasi being sold to the happy Hammers or Forest.
It looks like Delap is being sold to Everton.
I'm struggling to see what we do with Tosin.
Neto will also be one to watch as this window comes to a close.