Topic: Chelsea FC

[jillcwhomever]

More twitter rumours and various journalists going with the 100 million being spent on Dembele and Sterling. I would still like to know how they are spending this much dosh, considering their recent circumstances. Also swooping for Dembele is a risk with his injury record and more importantly who else will be leaving? De Ligt also on the wanted list.

[RedSince86]

Boehly in charge of recruitment looks fun.

Sterling who's been on the decline and 28 will be on a massive wage 300k a week plus if he signs

Dembele the definition of a sicknote with a shit attitude no application whatsoever.

Ronaldo 38 years and on massive wages.

[Samie]

This guy has no idea what he's doing. If he seriously thinks Mikey Edwards joins Chelsea with them signing Dembele, Sterling and Ronaldo there's a bridge in San Francisco I'd like to sell him.

[jillcwhomever]

Boehly in charge of recruitment looks fun.

Sterling who's been on the decline and 28 will be on a massive wage 300k a week plus if he signs

Dembele the definition of a sicknote with a shit attitude no application whatsoever.

Ronaldo 38 years and on massive wages.

Dembele has played for Tuchel before, though I agree his injury record would be a severe concern. As would how often he is said to be open to be leaving but then stays put in Barca. We seem to get this every season.

[disgraced cake]

Where's all this talk of them signing Ronaldo come from? Surely not.

Imagine a left hand side of Marcos Alonso and Ronaldo ... Yikes

[PeterTheRed ...]

Where's all this talk of them signing Ronaldo come from? Surely not.

Imagine a left hand side of Marcos Alonso and Ronaldo ... Yikes

Ronaldo is only playing upfront these days ...

[SamLad]

Where's all this talk of them signing Ronaldo come from? Surely not.

Imagine a left hand side of Marcos Alonso and Ronaldo ... Yikes

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is interested in a move away from Old Trafford because of the club's lack of signings so far in the transfer window. (Manchester Evening News)

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met with super-agent Jorge Mendes, and the idea of Ronaldo moving to Stamford Bridge was among the topics discussed. (The Athletic - subscription required)

[The North Bank]

What a drop off from the Roman money no object machine to let’s buy Ronaldo because he’s the only name we know. Might as well sign Beckham too.

[slaphead]

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is interested in a move away from Old Trafford because of the club's lack of signings so far in the transfer window. (Manchester Evening News)

That's 100% a Gary Neville bit of work that. I'll bet they quoted "sources close to the club" or some shite.

[Yosser0_0]

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is interested in a move away from Old Trafford because of the club's lack of signings so far in the transfer window. (Manchester Evening News)

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met with super-agent Jorge Mendes, and the idea of Ronaldo moving to Stamford Bridge was among the topics discussed. (The Athletic - subscription required)

So Dorian Gray wants away from Old Trafford because they don't share his ambitions.

[Fromola]

That's 100% a Gary Neville bit of work that. I'll bet they quoted "sources close to the club" or some shite.

It's all fluff. United are hardly going to sell their main goalscorer and an all time legend to a rival for a top 4 finish, not to mention risk another riot, they're already terrified of their thuggish fans. They'd let him go back to Portugal or something.

Chelsea probably chancing their arm as a vanity project to try and get their name and sponsorships back on track.

[Schmidt]

It's all fluff. United are hardly going to sell their main goalscorer and an all time legend to a rival for a top 4 finish, not to mention risk another riot, they're already terrified of their thuggish fans. They'd let him go back to Portugal or something.

Chelsea probably chancing their arm as a vanity project to try and get their name and sponsorships back on track.

I wouldn't be shocked if Ronaldo had some kind of get out clause, they were already a mess before he joined and they seemed desperate to get him.

[Peabee]

I wouldn't be shocked if Ronaldo had some kind of get out clause, they were already a mess before he joined and they seemed desperate to get him.

I thought i heard last year that he did have a clause based on CL qualification, i.e. he could leave for a CL team if United didn’t qualify. Ronaldo playing in the CL is an important part of his brand while he’s still playing. I doubt he is happy about missing a season in the CL at his age.

[slaphead]

It's all fluff. United are hardly going to sell their main goalscorer and an all time legend to a rival for a top 4 finish, not to mention risk another riot, they're already terrified of their thuggish fans. They'd let him go back to Portugal or something.

Chelsea probably chancing their arm as a vanity project to try and get their name and sponsorships back on track.

Defs. Right out of the Gold and Sullivan playbook that one too

[PeterTheRed ...]

To be honest, I won't be surprised if Chelsea go after Neymar, if he is put on the market this summer ...

[TepidT2O]

To be honest, I won't be surprised if Chelsea go after Neymar, if he is put on the market this summer ...

neymar?

Has Manchester United written all over it.

[farawayred]

neymar?

Has Manchester United written all over it.

That'd be something... Please, Fowler, make it happen!

[PeterTheRed ...]

neymar?

Has Manchester United written all over it.

Only if Ronaldo goes to Chelsea ...

[rafathegaffa83]

Chelsea FC@ChelseaFC
Petr Cech, Technical and Performance Advisor, will leave his role effective 30 June.

[cdav]

This should be fun, mad mix of people with zero experience of football adminiatration and all the old guard have gone so they will be doing most of the leg work this summer

https://theathletic.com/3375556/2022/06/27/chelsea-board-owners-billionaires/?source=twitteruk

A nine-strong board was announced last week as the chairman Todd Boehly and his fellow investors and directors seek to execute their “long-term vision and plan for the club”. The ownership have promised to back Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes and their respective teams, and, according to the representatives of Clearlake Capital, “will provide proactive, unbending support” to push the club on

They are about as eclectic as mix as is possible, ranging from the Conservative peer with an addiction to Diet Coke to the owner of a nature reserve which is home to tigers and rhinos; a highly respected music PR executive who counts Keith Richards and Madonna as friends to a former tennis player on the ATP circuit. Their stories loosely link hikes in the Rockies to Bruce Springsteen’s back catalogue and, well, pork rind. And, where once there was only Abramovich, now there are five billionaires on the board.

[Fromola]

It could be difficult for them to keep a top 4 place next season with what Arsenal and Spurs are chucking about.

[Lone Star Red]

It could be difficult for them to keep a top 4 place next season with what Arsenal and Spurs are chucking about.

New ownership...desperately need a goal scoring forward...need to replace tons of experience in Rudiger and Christensen...lots of deadwood in the squad. And with a coach at the helm who's only a moments notice from spouting off and pointing fingers when things start to go awry.

An interesting summer and pre-season ahead for Chelsea.

[thaddeus]

It's a bit annoying that they look like giving Man City too much money for Sterling and Ake.  Both had classic Man City "drift along to eventual free transfer" aura around them - albeit it would have taken Ake a few years to get there.  Now they'll be able to use those sales to justify further splurges in the transfer market.

I wonder if Boehly is aware that there's a lot of talented footballers playing outside the Premier League and that they generally cost a lost less.  Hopefully by the time he realises that or employs somebody that already knows it they'll have splurged the get-the-fans-onside transfer budget and not really improved the team.

[JRed]

It’s a bit strange to let your CF go then buy 2 wingers( if Sterling goes there). Unless they’re planning g on bringing a striker in aswell.

[thaddeus]

It’s a bit strange to let your CF go then buy 2 wingers( if Sterling goes there). Unless they’re planning g on bringing a striker in aswell.

What I've been told by a Chelsea supporting work colleague is that Sterling has been assured he will be the main man for them and be played through the middle.  When he did that for Man City I was a bit underwhelmed and finishing is still the weakest part of his game.

In Boehly we trust 

[PeterTheRed ...]

It’s a bit strange to let your CF go then buy 2 wingers( if Sterling goes there). Unless they’re planning g on bringing a striker in aswell.

To be honest, Sterling and Raphinha are not wingers. They are inverted wide forwards, and would probably play either side of Havertz as the false 9. It will be interesting to see how Mount, Pulisic, Hudson-Odoi and Broja will be used, assuming that Werner and Ziyech will be moved ...

[Suareznumber7]

To be honest, Sterling and Raphinha are not wingers. They are inverted wide forwards, and would probably play either side of Havertz as the false 9. It will be interesting to see how Mount, Pulisic, Hudson-Odoi and Broja will be used, assuming that Werner and Ziyech will be moved ...

Yeah, you have to assume that Havertz will continue to be 1st choice as the CF with everyone else mentioned playing as wide forwards. 

[MonsLibpool]

The issue for them will be getting rid of deadwood because of the inflated wages they are on.

[PaulF]

A bidding war with for Neymar between Chelsea and United, with United eventually declaring they weren't interested when Neymar says he doesn't want to go there. That could be fun.

[dalarr]

A bidding war with for Neymar between Chelsea and United, with United eventually declaring they weren't interested when Neymar says he doesn't want to go there. That could be fun.

Personally I prefer the fax that’s sent too late. But I’ll happily accept your scenario as well

[PeterTheRed ...]

Story about turmoil inside Chelsea’s marketing department, accusations of bullying, staff leaving on mental health concerns and a suicide of a popular and much loved employee.

This was tough to report. Thanks to people who spoke with me.

https://twitter.com/tariqpanja/status/1542258625627955201

[jillcwhomever]

You can’t make this up! Chelsea in the process of having to pay money to bring a former youth player back, in the form of Nathan Ake. 😀

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Is there anyone at the Plastics that Jurgen would genuinely be interested in?, Hudson-Odoi maybe if the price was right?, he's got a high ceiling that lad, he won't reach it rotting on the bench for that shower of shit.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

You can’t make this up! Chelsea in the process of having to pay money to bring a former youth player back, in the form of Nathan Ake. 😀

They bought Matic and Luiz twice too didn't they?(I know they weren't youth products), so they've got form.

[Peabee]

Raphinha has chosen Barca apparently.

[BarryCrocker]

Is there anyone at the Plastics that Jurgen would genuinely be interested in?, Hudson-Odoi maybe if the price was right?, he's got a high ceiling that lad, he won't reach it rotting on the bench for that shower of shit.

Maybe Conor Gallagher.

[Linudden]

Raphinha has chosen Barca apparently.

All this talk of Barca penny pinching, then signing an expensive 25-something one-season wonder from Leeds, completely untried at anything near Barca's level. Couldn't make this up

[Peabee]

All this talk of Barca penny pinching, then signing an expensive 25-something one-season wonder from Leeds, completely untried at anything near Barca's level. Couldn't make this up

I think they’ve sold off a chunk of their tv rights, so they’ll pretend they’re fine again now.

[Fromola]

It's a bit annoying that they look like giving Man City too much money for Sterling and Ake.  Both had classic Man City "drift along to eventual free transfer" aura around them - albeit it would have taken Ake a few years to get there.  Now they'll be able to use those sales to justify further splurges in the transfer market.

I wonder if Boehly is aware that there's a lot of talented footballers playing outside the Premier League and that they generally cost a lost less.  Hopefully by the time he realises that or employs somebody that already knows it they'll have splurged the get-the-fans-onside transfer budget and not really improved the team.

They love buying back their old rejects don't they? Shame they fucked it with Salah and De Bruyne. The best 2 or 3 players in the league over the last 5-10 years.

[No666]

Sterling coming in as their highest earner, according to The Times.