Chelsea Banter Archive July 10 2016

10 Jul 2016 23:10:19
Hey guys/ eds if you want to join in, just wondering if Chelsea could sign a player in any ONE position this summer and no one else (other than Batshuayi obviously) which position would you look to strengthen?

Personally it's a massive toss-up between a few but I'd say a centre back probably just about takes precedence. Koulibaly hopefully as the one (since Bonnuci doesn't want to go anyhere by Ed002's information) .
What do you guys think?

10 Jul 2016 23:56:22
Kante is the signing this squad of players needs the most.

11 Jul 2016 08:23:10
Bonucci for me especially in a back three, experienced, knows Conte well and is fantastic on the ball.

11 Jul 2016 09:53:57
Bonucci and Kante. Sorry cannot decide between the two!

11 Jul 2016 10:28:18
2014 Matic!

11 Jul 2016 16:45:11
Has to be Griezmann.

10 Jul 2016 21:46:37
Been more impressed by Kante and Sissokho than Pogba all tournament. Matuidi has been excellent.

10 Jul 2016 22:03:19
Thought Matudi is bang average as is Pogba. This whole tournament has been awful to be honest. The new format is crap. Really hate international football.

11 Jul 2016 08:40:31
Very average tournament and many players exposed as over hyped and over priced, sadly part of football nowadays. Portugal won the final on the back of teamwork and confidence in each other but had many moderate players which makes you wonder just what is going wrong with England. My standouts all played a similar role, Boateng, Bonucci and Pepe, all marshalled their defence and cleared up.

11 Jul 2016 16:47:52
Eh, Kante hardly played, I thought Matuidi was distinctly average, and Pogba! I've said it before: Pogba - £100m! £350,000 a week! I just don't get it!

10 Jul 2016 19:17:25
Who do you guys think will leave this window?

I think from last seasons first team squad, possibly Pedro, Oscar, Remy and Mikel.

With the change to formation and in comings, Hazzard, Cesc and RLC will take on the cam role. Hopefully Kante, Cesc and Matic can take up the 2 CM/ CDM positions. Will the edition of a new striker it would leave us with 3 CF plus Traore as our 2 up front. I think our defence is sorted for WB's as the current crop seem to be better suited to that role. It just leaves a new CB to be acquired. I feel a swap of Cahill plus some wedge for Stones. Would be good business. Like what has been said about Ivan, I think he is potentially in his last season. But playing in a back 3 May just suit him, compared to forcing him to play RB.
Lastly, how would folks feel if we was to test Swansea's resolve over Williams? I know he is 32, but if we need a new leader, he could be a good stop cap.
Thanks for reading. And thanks to the Eds for all their hard work 👍.

10 Jul 2016 19:40:34
Cuadrado, maybe Mikel, maybe Pedro and maybe Oscar.

10 Jul 2016 19:47:06
We need someone good on the ball in a back three if that's the way Conte intends to go so it's got to be either Koulibaly or the unlikely Bonucci.

Kante's is everyone's choice I think for centre midfield were desperately lacking pace there and solidity and he can provide that. I got criticised on here before for saying I don't rate Cesc but I don't care yes he has a fantastic passing ability but he's way too slow and when his passing a not on form it's like playing with ten men. I've never been Oscar's biggest fan but I think he could do well for Conte in a two man midfield as he has a great work rate and can tackle. If we're going 3-4-1-2 I'd be happy to see either of the two central midfield positions taken by either Kante, Matic, RLC and Oscar.

In terms of outgoings mine would be:

Ivanovic. Mikel, Moses, Marin, Van Ginkel, Fabregas (probably get slaughtered just my own personal opinion), Cuadrado, Salah, Bamford, Remy.

10 Jul 2016 20:54:51
Conte plays with only one CDM and 2 CMs, so it's not 3412 but 3142 with 6 players pressing high opposition.

11 Jul 2016 00:32:23
I hope conte uses the formation that he's used with Italy and juve. Sadly in a 3 at the back I don't see a place for JT. Ivanovic and zouma plus a new signing, Cahill for me had a poor euros and a poor season. I don't think I would be too bothered if matic stayed or left the club. Oscar has promised so much, yet delivered so little, so he would be one I would look to sell. Cesc is a tricky one as he is a great player but only suits certain formations. He's not going to be box to box, but I think contes way of playing will suit him. So my outs would be: Oscar, Moses, Marin, remy, van ginkel, cuadrado and possibly matic.
Ins: morata, perisic, kante and one of ( koulibaly, varane, stones)

10 Jul 2016 12:15:40
If a player chooses Everton over Chelsea then am glad we didn't get him because must have mental problems.

10 Jul 2016 12:53:01
Have you forgotten Robinho chosen then perenial relegation strugglers man city over us? It's about the proposition put forward to the player by either club. And of course the money!

10 Jul 2016 13:22:06
Agree with Pinky. Even if Everton try to match us and both clubs agree on a deal with Napoli, I feel confident in the player choosing Chelsea over Everton. Especially since he has to fancy his chances competing with Terry and Cahill for a spot.

10 Jul 2016 13:44:42
Everton are a massive team but have been out of the picture for many years, so maybe young overseas players will not know anything about them. Hopefully this would work in our favour. There again money talks and players may be convinced by the Everton "plan". We shall see.

10 Jul 2016 14:31:58
If everything is match and it come to a straight shoot out he surely chooses Chelsea! London is a big pull and the club itself is huge. Yes Everton is big but not the class of Chelsea. Choosing Everton will show a lack of mental strength because he knows he will walk into the team and not test himself against top top players! An individual should always test themselves against the best to become the best.

09 Jul 2016 22:53:09
So many rumours/ reports coming out now about Kante, Morata and Koulibaly.

Morata - we've agreed personal terms but our offer has been rejected by Madrid.

Kante - Sven Goran Erikksons Chinese team have apparently offered a stupid amount to sign him.

Koulibaly - both Everton and Arsenal have now joined the race, with Everton offering €10m more then us.

Surely a load of rubbish Ed002?