23 Oct 2017 19:31:07
Alright guys seen as I'm new to this site I was just wondering what areas of the team you'd like to see us strengthen in the next couple of windows. I know we're not as strong in the market as we use to be but If we did try to make a statement I would like a top class CB as Cahill is declining and should be moved on next year preferably Van Dijk. I just think the top class CB's make everything look simple and I'd love to see Christensen paired with Van Dijk and Azpi. We desperately need a new LB/ LWB. I would be over the moon with any of Sandro, Rose or Ghoulam preferably Sandro. One thing I'd like to see next year is Loftus-Cheek back I think that lads going to be class. I was gutted we never tried harder for Tolisso last year as he's quality. Nainggolan would be no.1 target but I doubt he would leave Italy. RW position should also be the last priority as we really need to sort that position out. Griezmann or Lemar if any are available should be targeted. An as for Striker I'm sorry but I just don't rate Michy he doesn't work hard enough for me and I love watching strikers who press from the front so I would love to see Vardy here for a couple of years he would be lethal off the bench.
23 Oct 2017 21:13:17
Frank, I can’t help you with any signings uni the next window or for next season at this time of year. I don’t know as much as all you guys about who is a good player in there respective leagues or clubs.
We will have the usual problems with signing quality players in the next window.
(a) Clubs are generally reluctant to sell top players mus season. I gues the exceptions will be players coming towards the end of their contract.
(b) Most good players (but not all) are Champions League Cup tied.
(c) The player or players have to be better than what we have or play in positions were we need cover.
(d) They have to be available at a price or valuation that our club sees as fair and reasonable.
I’m sure there are other criteria but this next window is never easy!
23 Oct 2017 22:27:08
Personally I would steer clear of Nainggolan, as he's 29 and parties and smokes heavily. He probably only has two or three years left as a top player.
23 Oct 2017 21:06:35
Striker : dzeko manduzic vardy, someone older who can do a job but nothing long term, top targets don’t usually leave in Jan,
Midfield option in my opinion needs to be creative as apart from cesc we lack that killer pass, not actually sure who’d Fit that bill,
Winger, someone who adds real width and can cross and take on, lemar, insinge ( maybe not built for prem ) carrasco who is up and down regarding performances ) the Dortmund winger is good also,
Wing back I think can wait til summer as Azpilicueta can cover and Zappa even Baba If gets in squad after Xmas ( think his being loaned back to Schalke thou )
24 Oct 2017 07:10:37
True to say that we need a LWB (Sandro) but I don't support spending £60-£70m for Sandro anymore cos his performance this season has dropped compared to last season, but I would like him though.
Sergej Milinkovic Savic (preferable) or Saul Niguez to replace Fabregas in the long or short term- as creative central midfield option.
Draxler or Carrasco for attacking midfield.
My striker is Belotti all day long but Tammy Abraham deserves a chance. So maybe keep Batshuayi until summer (he would have improved by then but if he doesn't sell him and get Belotti) .
24 Oct 2017 07:49:03
THIS STAT COULD PROVE THAT BATSHUAYI DESERVES A CHANCE AT CHELSEA:
"Batshuayi can score goals and his record of one goal every 60.57 minutes makes him the most deadly striker in Premier League history.
OK, he has scored only seven so far but, among players who have scored more than five, nobody has scored more often — and that includes legends such as Thierry Henry, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Sergio Agüero. "
ISN'T THAT CRAZY? WOW.
24 Oct 2017 08:41:44
As you know I’m not a fan of statistics and the Michy stat shows why.
Having said that and it would seem I’m in a minority but I like him as a player. Yes, he is still learning but he seems to be a good character, never moans about being on the bench and he scores important goals!