Chelsea Rumours Archive July 12 2020

12 Jul 2020 08:32:13
Latest update: Havertz is waiting for Chelsea to get Champions league before committing. Very worrying with these players I don't see it happening.

Kepa, Christensen, Rudiger, Emerson, Barkley, Jorginho and even Tammy for me would be moved on this summer. I know people will criticise my Tammy choice but he's non existent in the game apart from being a bit of a poacher. We're so much better with Giroud in the side and Tammy doesn't warrant a new contract at CHO's wage with this form. If Werner is starting with Giroud back up I'd move Tammy on.

And people on here slate and don't want Declan Rice? He's a heck of a player he's got heart and leads not like Christensen in the back line I'm fed up of him how long will an academy product be babysitted? He's never reached that next level he can't handle any striker with a little bit of power. He's had enough chances, Rudiger as well. Why not get Rice in and Thiago Silva on a free? He's still 5x better than what we've got not now and then get rid of Christensen and Rudiger to go back into the pot. People can slate Rice but he'd be a massive short term fix for defence being a leader and tracking runners then he can eventually go back to DM when Kante leaves or doesn't take to his holding role very well.

12 Jul 2020 10:12:14
Ed said yesterday on banter 3 page that Havertz isn't factoring in champions League into the move but some players do. I was concerned when I saw that reported too but then would we start talks with the relevant people if that was a must?

12 Jul 2020 10:26:49
Let’s hope it’s true mate.

12 Jul 2020 10:32:44
Agreed, especially after yesterday's performance. I look at our current team and I can't see where the creativity is. As much as I like jorginio he doesn't suit the way we set up and doesn't really create much anyway, Barkley seems to slow the play down before deciding to make a final pass. Mount has the drive and the press but not sure of creativity. Players coming in like Ziyech and hopefully Havertz will bring that creativity we need.

12 Jul 2020 10:38:08
I think Mount has been the best from our youngsters and it is worrying when you think he has been just 'average. I agree with your views on Mount Mc1993. I'm not convinced with Barkley either.

I think on top of your list Bobby, we have Alonso, Emerson etc etc.

12 Jul 2020 10:44:44
Yeah, the positive for mount is it's his first season and he has decent return, hopefully he improve more under Frank and having players like Ziyech around him.

12 Jul 2020 10:23:21
Ed2 do you know whether or not qualifying for the Champions League is an important factor in the Havertz transfer?

It would come as a surprise given than Bayer haven't got Champions League qualification.

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Not as far as I am aware.}

12 Jul 2020 11:04:55
All supporters IMO have a tendency to over hype home grown players.

Mount has had IMO a good first season in the Premiership.

James had that bad injury and is struggling to find his form.

CHO, again a bad injury. I would like to think we will see him back to his best next season.

Tammy started really well but I think the Jury is out on him.

Gilmore, looks a proper talent. I hope he comes back in a few months time stronger.

Christensen is no longer a youngster, he should have reached a better standard than this. I have now officially given up on him.

12 Jul 2020 11:19:05
Thanks Ed2.

12 Jul 2020 12:18:27
For me Mount and James will be the only ones who will go close to quality players, James has had a dip in form but he’s young remember. RLC is quality but injury problems will stop him being the player he should be. Tomori I think has a lot of potential but no sure and with CHO I think his attitude could be an issue.

12 Jul 2020 12:21:08
I didn’t include Alonso as well Shak only reason is I doubt two left backs will leave this and I don’t mind Alonso as backup just as long as we bring in Tagliafico/ Telles for first choice. Alonso is handy incase we go three at the back also.

12 Jul 2020 12:31:37
Personally I think we should invest in top quality defensive coach who can teach the defence how to defend.

12 Jul 2020 15:57:44
So you want to spend £60m on a stop gap for CB and sign a player who’s 36, and spent the better part of the last decade playing in a dominant team in a poor league 😂 we’ll be the envy of the premier league.

12 Jul 2020 16:33:46
Not a stop gap when he’ll go to DM he could evenstay there, and I suppose you’d prefer Christensen skinny frame next season up against someone like Benteke. Get a grip lol 😂.

13 Jul 2020 02:57:19
I didn’t say I’d prefer Christensen did I? 😂 you’re the one who called Rice a stop gap too. For £60m we could buy almost any CB in the world and you want to buy a CM 😂 not to mention Silva would probably want wages of 150k+.