We didnt have money to pay for him, so not very close Id imagine.
Wasn't it just a case of James said no?
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We didnt have money to pay for him, so not very close Id imagine.
Lucky escape, he's poo.How close were we to getting Luis Diaz? Or were we?
Our £1.7m budget was just a little short of what Porto were asking for I believe.How close were we to getting Luis Diaz? Or were we?
No mate I have an opinion based on what I have seen whilst watching the games, apologies that it doesn't agree with yours and Zat's but I suppose that's why everyone is different
But you know your Chelsea and stuff!
Also, great picture, I am sure there is one of Djimi Traore holding said European Cup also
That was the original rumor, then the papers claimed Porto never wanted James and just wanted the money.Wasn't it just a case of James said no?
I thought we had a deal that involved James going in part exchange but that he wouldn't go.Our £1.7m budget was just a little short of what Porto were asking for I believe.
Don’t think we’d have got Diaz short of 35-40 million and including James wouldn’t have reduced that by much as they’d have had a massive wage to cover.I thought we had a deal that involved James going in part exchange but that he wouldn't go.
Edit. How much would he have cost without James?
I don't think it'd be too difficult to replace Allan, for what he's brought to the side I'm sure we could have found that in another player for the fraction of the price.I think we should be honest with ourselves, if we want to raise 120m, Richarlison will be part of that. Him and Pickford are our best players - and so easiest to sell.
Probably stick with DCL if we cant get decent coin, and hope he rediscovers form.
Mina and Allan...well they are two of our best (only ?) decent defensive players so we'd need to replace with the at least same level - tough.
Gomes needs to go, perhaps Davies too. Perhaps Keane would do better under less of a spotlight.
No chance
I think he will be sold, but your assessment is based on this season when he has clearly been injured.Flog DCL first. He can jog about somewhere else for 90 mins. He should be the first saleable asset gone
We were supposedly rating him at £60mil last summer i think so £40mil seems like a level where West Ham or Newcastle may be keen.For once ( not necessarily by you Zat ) those player valuations are realistic , although I'd be surprised if we got £40m for DCL as things stand.
I also think Nketiah might have something - but then I thought the same of Sandro!
Lenglet is the 1st choice who Brands wanted before we signed Mina in the same window. He's become pretty poor for Barcelona, their fans dont like him.We have been linked with Barcelona CB Clement Lenglet again and CM Gavi
Hes class...wanted him a year ago. Very good specialist DM...quick, good attitude and good all round player.Looked at the players out of contact.
Kamara at Marseille might be the best option. 22 defensive midfielde. Might be able to run.
I think they'll do a great jobI’m hoping Thelwell and Lampard may have connections to players who actually want to be at the club rather than us just going for high profile names.
No way will Chelsea be selling Colwill, though he may be loaned out. With the amount of defenders leaving the club, Colwill will probably be part of the first team squad.
Gallagher will definitely not be leaving. Tuchel has constantly stated that he will be playing a big part at Chelsea next season, so any talk of a transfer or loan is wishful thinking.
Not sure if Gilmour will be staying or leaving. Kante and Jorginho could both be leaving in the summer, if rumours are correct, so he may be a part of Tuchel’s plans.
If we managed to sell our non-high value players at 'reasonable fees e.g:I think we should be honest with ourselves, if we want to raise 120m, Richarlison will be part of that. Him and Pickford are our best players - and so easiest to sell.
Probably stick with DCL if we cant get decent coin, and hope he rediscovers form.
Mina and Allan...well they are two of our best (only ?) decent defensive players so we'd need to replace with the at least same level - tough.
Gomes needs to go, perhaps Davies too. Perhaps Keane would do better under less of a spotlight.
I don't think it'd be too difficult to replace Allan, for what he's brought to the side I'm sure we could have found that in another player for the fraction of the price.
Getting in two quality centre halves in one window however will be a big test for the new recruitment team. Mina needs selling due to his contract and injuries, Holgate and Keane are not good enough, Godfrey has his flaws, has regressed as a footballer since last season and has missed a worrying amount of gametime this season and there's also Branthwaite who needs a loan out IMO.
I would like to see us bring in a left-footed CB as one of the 2 we should be bringing in.
Sure? Cant see that