If it is true that Barcelona will bid - a lower and more poor payment structure mind you - and Sevilla take a loss and sell their best player to a league rival then there is no way we can compete with that. No way ANY club can compete with that. It defies common sense and business sense
I would then be really convinced that Barcelona are then also making some really shade underhand agreements with these clubs (reminder Lewa was also signed for less than what Bayern initially wanted)
Although knowing UEFA nothing will happen even when it comes out in the future
At this point it is better to assume we have signed 2 world class players with Chalobah ready to replace Christensen.
Peace of mind and let’s get the season started, any other signing we make will be a bonus
Hi Simon, I know you don't normally respond on the weekend as you need your time off, but with all the news that Kounde is now signing for Barcelona, could you let us know if you've heard anything please mate? Thanks.
Perhaps it’s going to be a fact of life this transfer window that every Chelsea target will also be a “Barca” target even if only push up the price. Still plenty of time to go to tick the transfer Boxes and as others have said we need an attacker who can find the back of the net.
You've probably seen that Declan Rice has just been on sky to confirm that it's an "honour" to be West ham captain this season. Can't see there's any way he'll leave during this window.
Personally, I'd sell jorginho with 1 year left and get in de Jong. Then next season, get in Rice to replace kante. Subsequently you have Rice and De Jong as our midfield for the next 5 years.
Interesting comments on that fella Rahman, seems like a right mug to me.
Right onto signing a forward now, for me this is essential. Do you think Ronaldo could again be mentioned?
Willing to take a 40% pay cut and doesn't want to be the main man according to his agent.
That ticks our boxes surely?
Be good if Broja stays as well, looking like TT is saying he won't be going anywhere.
Do you think if we lose to Arsenal albeit in the pre season game on Sunday and the forwards mis-fire yet again! Yawn, yawn! do you expect us to move quickly to sign someone?
You know what, this isn't from any strong sources of my own, but a few people have started mentioning Ronaldo to me over the last 24 hours. I'll research more into that for next week!
Finally! This one took a while didn't it? Happy about the signing! Still work to be done in the window but glad to hear that we hopefully don't have to deal with Sevilla for a while now.
If it is true that Barcelona will bid - a lower and more poor payment structure mind you - and Sevilla take a loss and sell their best player to a league rival then there is no way we can compete with that. No way ANY club can compete with that. It defies common sense and business sense
I would then be really convinced that Barcelona are then also making some really shade underhand agreements with these clubs (reminder Lewa was also signed for less than what Bayern initially wanted)
Although knowing UEFA nothing will happen even when it comes out in the future
At this point it is better to assume we have signed 2 world class players with Chalobah ready to replace Christensen.
Peace of mind and let’s get the season started, any other signing we make will be a bonus
I HATE BARCELONA
I think we might be getting raphinha’d
Any news on the latest claims from Gerard Romero ?
Hi Simon, I know you don't normally respond on the weekend as you need your time off, but with all the news that Kounde is now signing for Barcelona, could you let us know if you've heard anything please mate? Thanks.
Perhaps it’s going to be a fact of life this transfer window that every Chelsea target will also be a “Barca” target even if only push up the price. Still plenty of time to go to tick the transfer Boxes and as others have said we need an attacker who can find the back of the net.
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Do we know how much of the 55 mil is add ons?
Three first team signings and on paper really solid players( at minimum B+ signings). Done before Match Day 1. Boehly has started well.
You've probably seen that Declan Rice has just been on sky to confirm that it's an "honour" to be West ham captain this season. Can't see there's any way he'll leave during this window.
Personally, I'd sell jorginho with 1 year left and get in de Jong. Then next season, get in Rice to replace kante. Subsequently you have Rice and De Jong as our midfield for the next 5 years.
And obviously don't allow West Ham to get Broja!!
Has always been dependable on a WH replacement, and as of now they haven’t got one. I won’t lose hope just yet!
Well done Si in keeping the faith! Take a well-deserved breather sir!
Haha thanks mate, I shall! Couple cold ones in the fridge for the weekend!
Hey Simon great stuff here!🔥 Besides a third defender, have you heard of any attacking targets gaining traction as of recent?
Going to work on names for attackers to hopefully report next week!
Hi Si,
Interesting comments on that fella Rahman, seems like a right mug to me.
Right onto signing a forward now, for me this is essential. Do you think Ronaldo could again be mentioned?
Willing to take a 40% pay cut and doesn't want to be the main man according to his agent.
That ticks our boxes surely?
Be good if Broja stays as well, looking like TT is saying he won't be going anywhere.
Do you think if we lose to Arsenal albeit in the pre season game on Sunday and the forwards mis-fire yet again! Yawn, yawn! do you expect us to move quickly to sign someone?
You know what, this isn't from any strong sources of my own, but a few people have started mentioning Ronaldo to me over the last 24 hours. I'll research more into that for next week!
Can’t wait for the new reports now where we’re paying Kounde 500k a week and that Barca were never actually interested!
No idea how there’s so many people that believe every word Romero says.
Oh they'll come mate, for sure!
Ben Jacob’s dagger now too 🗡
Ornstein and Romano doing their checks as we type, won't be long!
Finally! This one took a while didn't it? Happy about the signing! Still work to be done in the window but glad to hear that we hopefully don't have to deal with Sevilla for a while now.
I mean, it took over a year if you include last summers pursuit as well! Madness.
Very true Simon! Happy for it to be done and that Tuchel did approve the signing after Marina left aswell.