Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2019/2020

grumpymunster · 30-05-2018 08:13AM

So Larry White being possibly lined up as a fallback manager - why does everything we do have to be so drawn out it really is quite tedious.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 09:15AM

I'd prefer if we kept Conte regardless but we do have to sh*t or get off the pot with the Conte/Sarri situation.

The transfer window is open and there isnt a hint of a move happening, in or out of the club, I suppose they're waiting on the potential managerial change before approaching targets but we have to get the wheels in motion ASAP.

grumpymunster · 30-05-2018 09:48AM

I have to say I am starting to wonder is Maria part of the problem rather than part of the solution?

bullpost · 30-05-2018 09:57AM

GavRedKing wrote: »

I'd prefer if we kept Conte regardless but we do have to sh*t or get off the pot with the Conte/Sarri situation.

The transfer window is open and there isnt a hint of a move happening, in or out of the club, I suppose they're waiting on the potential managerial change before approaching targets but we have to get the wheels in motion ASAP.

And contrast this with the top 4 clubs who are starting to sign players to bring them on a level from this year. If this goes on for much longer, we'll struggle again next year and will be outside of the top 4.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 09:57AM

Theres no way she'll be going anywhere anyway, shes Romans go to person seemingly.

I reckon if we dont hear anything about Sarri by this time next week, Conte will be here next year.

Its been reported by Simon Phillips on twitter that Sarri has met Chelsea and terms were sorted and potential players discussed and that its being held up on Napolis side.

Time will tell.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 09:59AM

bullpost wrote: »

And contrast this with the top 4 clubs who are starting to sign players to bring them on a level from this year. If this goes on for much longer, we'll struggle again next year and will be outside of the top 4.

Ya, its a very short window due to the WC and it closing on August 6th or 9th.

If we dont start making moves soon, we'll be left seriously behind.

I think this current squad is still good enough for top 4 considering we barely missed out this season but we do have to add better quality, not quantity this time around.

hots · 30-05-2018 10:03AM

GavRedKing wrote: »

I think this current squad is still good enough for top 4 considering we barely missed out this season but we do have to add better quality, not quantity this time around.

I don't think it is tbh, City top, Utd will be closer next year with a couple of hundred mil spent, Pool won't be as inconsistent next year and have already signed well, comfortable third. Spurs squad vs ours is close, if they have a fit Kane all next year they'll beat us to 4th without some decent signings.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 10:24AM

hots wrote: »

I don't think it is tbh, City top, Utd will be closer next year with a couple of hundred mil spent, Pool won't be as inconsistent next year and have already signed well, comfortable third. Spurs squad vs ours is close, if they have a fit Kane all next year they'll beat us to 4th without some decent signings.

Well if the season started tomorrow, I'd fancy us for at least 4th but it would be a 3 way fight with Spurs and Arsenal.

I think the EL could be vital for us this year as sad as that sounds, I do think we should go all out to win it anyway but in the early rounds, play the best youth prospects and bench and see how we get on, they should have enough about them to get through the group stages, hold back he seniors for the league and latter stages of the EL.

hots · 30-05-2018 01:23PM

GavRedKing wrote: »

Well if the season started tomorrow, I'd fancy us for at least 4th but it would be a 3 way fight with Spurs and Arsenal.

I think the EL could be vital for us this year as sad as that sounds, I do think we should go all out to win it anyway but in the early rounds, play the best youth prospects and bench and see how we get on, they should have enough about them to get through the group stages, hold back he seniors for the league and latter stages of the EL.

I don't think Arsenal are ready to be back in the bracket for 4th tbh but agree on the rest. EL groups should be used as a momentum builder and rotate. After that it's a european knockout comp and potentially an easier CL route for us than 4th.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 02:43PM

I hope we go after Bailey, I've been harping on about him for awhile now so it would be nice to get it done and have a future world beater on the right side.

Lukker- · 30-05-2018 03:25PM

GavRedKing wrote: »

I hope we go after Bailey, I've been harping on about him for awhile now so it would be nice to get it done and have a future world beater on the right side.

I was hot on Bailey too, but he had an absolute stinker in the second half of the season. The money they want is insane too, it would get you an established player.

We seriously need a CM. Drinkwater is gone, Baka should be kept, Cesc is on his last legs. Kante is the only one who is good enough to start every game. Jorginho and Fabinho were 2 good targets that we appear to have missed out on.

That leaves the likes of Sarri, Savic (can't spell the start of his name) from Lazio and not much else.

Liverpool are really pushing on it has to be said.

Lukker- · 30-05-2018 03:29PM

I really hope there is truth to interest in Icardi too. I like Morata but I don't think he wants to be here.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 03:47PM

I think if Morata settles, he'll be brilliant.

I'd love Icardi too though.

If Sarri does come in its going to be a return to 4-3-3 which is a better fit for us IMO.

I still think we should go for Bailey because if he doesnt go this summer, hes going to end up at a super club next year so getting it done this year is important.

GavRedKing · 30-05-2018 03:48PM

Lukker- wrote: »

I was hot on Bailey too, but he had an absolute stinker in the second half of the season. The money they want is insane too, it would get you an established player.

We seriously need a CM. Drinkwater is gone, Baka should be kept, Cesc is on his last legs. Kante is the only one who is good enough to start every game. Jorginho and Fabinho were 2 good targets that we appear to have missed out on.

That leaves the likes of Sarri, Savic (can't spell the start of his name) from Lazio and not much else.

Liverpool are really pushing on it has to be said.

I dont think well see any players come or go until the manager situation is dealt with, unfortunately, hopefully its not too late to get decent players by then.

30-05-2018 06:15PM

GavRedKing wrote: »

I dont think well see any players come or go until the manager situation is dealt with, unfortunately, hopefully its not too late to get decent players by then.

i know its the daily mail, but they have potential deals set up, just waiting fot the manager to approve (that's never stopped them before)

TheBoyFromAus · 30-05-2018 07:01PM

Current rumours - €100m for Icardi. talks expected to commence with Martial. Both interesting.

V9 · 30-05-2018 09:37PM

TheBoyFromAus wrote: »

Current rumours - €100m for Icardi. talks expected to commence with Martial. Both interesting.

Martial would be a brilliant signing provided he gets a run of games. Huge talent.

SureYWouldntYa · 30-05-2018 10:04PM

If United were to sell Martial I can see them hardballing us should we make an approach

Sure we were easy to deal with when it came to Matic but I can't see them returning the favour

Can we have the Willian for Martial swap arguement again

30-05-2018 10:21PM

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

If United were to sell Martial I can see them hardballing us should we make an approach

Sure we were easy to deal with when it came to Matic but I can't see them returning the favour

Can we have the Willian for Martial swap arguement again

Be raging if that happened. Martial still needs time even if he has been infuriating this season at times.

SureYWouldntYa · 30-05-2018 10:24PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Be raging if that happened. Martial still needs time even if he has been infuriating this season at times.

Lots of players needed more time with Jose and didn't get it, potential signings like Arnautovic or Bale will push him out the door for sure if he's not already out

31-05-2018 08:06AM

SureYWouldntYa wrote: »

Lots of players needed more time with Jose and didn't get it, potential signings like Arnautovic or Bale will push him out the door for sure if he's not already out

Tbf MArtial and Rashford have been given plenty of time on the pitch but have shown there inexperience.

I do rate Willian but with his current age it's only short term.

grumpymunster · 31-05-2018 08:06AM

So rags reporting today TBo has decided his future lies elsewhere, if so best get shot quickly for as much as possible and move on. He is a very good 'keeper though I am not so sure he is as good as he thinks he is.

GavRedKing · 31-05-2018 08:44AM

grumpymunster wrote: »

So rags reporting today TBo has decided his future lies elsewhere, if so best get shot quickly for as much as possible and move on. He is a very good 'keeper though I am not so sure he is as good as he thinks he is.

The best one I seen was Liverpool were after him. :pac:

GavRedKing · 31-05-2018 09:33AM

Lamps confirmed as Derby boss.

I always liked Derby. :pac:

I'd expect he'll be knocking on the door for a loan or two from Chelsea, I'd send Mason Mount there see how he gets on in the Championship for a team that should be pushing for promotion, Lamps could be a huge influence on the lad too.

peteeeed · 31-05-2018 09:43AM

GavRedKing wrote: »

Lamps confirmed as Derby boss.

I always liked Derby. :pac:

I'd expect he'll be knocking on the door for a loan or two from Chelsea, I'd send Mason Mount there see how he gets on in the Championship for a team that should be pushing for promotion, Lamps could be a huge influence on the lad too.

hopefully they take a few of our young fellas on loan

GavRedKing · 31-05-2018 10:06AM

peteeeed wrote: »

hopefully they take a few of our young fellas on loan

Ya, I think he'll come back and look for one or two players alright.

Be good experience for some of them.

peteeeed · 31-05-2018 10:07AM

not sure i like this
https://twitter.com/mrasaunders/status/1002109052309078016

hots · 31-05-2018 11:15AM

peteeeed wrote: »

not sure i like this
https://twitter.com/mrasaunders/status/1002109052309078016

Ah jesus can we stop with the announcement videos!

GavRedKing · 31-05-2018 11:18AM

peteeeed wrote: »

not sure i like this
https://twitter.com/mrasaunders/status/1002109052309078016

Its still behind Utds awful Sanchez video, which was fitting as he has been awful for Utd since going there.

GavRedKing · 31-05-2018 12:05PM

Zidane has resigned from Madrid, surely Hazard wont go nowhere now as he always idolised Zidane......unless Zidane is coming here. :pac:

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