Dr.Spaceman Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ben said: Is Felix worth anything like that money ? Andy Jacobs on Talksport says he has been terrible for Chelsea and he'll be pleased to see him go at the end of the season. 23 year old lad hasn't pulled up trees in 10 games after moving to a completely new environment whilst playing in a team bereft of confidence? Well I never. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) I don't think we're going to spend nearly as much money in the summer as some journos are assuming. They look at the Saudi billions and think we're another PSG or Man City. It looks to me like they're going to stick to FFP and a careful, long-term build. So for that reason, I don't think we'll sign Joao Felix, and Eddie is known to be not so keen on loan players. I've not seen a lot of him playing for Chelsea, but considering that he's about 5 foot tall and has been asked to play lead striker in a disorganised team, I thought he did really well. Lovely skills and not short of courage. PS - The Samu Chukwueze link may have more substance. He looks to me like an enchanced version of Miggy. PPS - Just took a look at JF on You Tube. OMG - him and Isak together. Won't happen, but those two would wreak havoc. PPPS - And that Chukwueze forming a front three with them. Please someone make it happen. They would destroy any defence. Edited April 23, 2023 by Cronky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 A far bigger concern with Felix would be that he hasn't done very well at Atletico and from what I've read seems to have clashed with Simeone about what's expected from him defensively. Given that Howe asks his team to do a lot of similar things, I'd worry about the fit. Place absolute zero stock in how he's looked at Chelsea, personally. Team has been a disorganised mess all season, almost impossible for a creative player to look good in a random assortment of individuals Chelsea send out. Mudryk is a prime example. Had he gone to Arsenal I'm pretty sure he would have been top class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 The JF rumour stinks of agent driven nonsense tbh. I don’t see how he fits in with us at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, Shak said: A far bigger concern with Felix would be that he hasn't done very well at Atletico and from what I've read seems to have clashed with Simeone about what's expected from him defensively. Given that Howe asks his team to do a lot of similar things, I'd worry about the fit. Place absolute zero stock in how he's looked at Chelsea, personally. Team has been a disorganised mess all season, almost impossible for a creative player to look good in a random assortment of individuals Chelsea send out. Mudryk is a prime example. Had he gone to Arsenal I'm pretty sure he would have been top class. Howe also spent a lot of time with Simeone after Bournemouth. Can’t imagine he’d be in for a player who has clashed with someone Howe respects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Shak said: A far bigger concern with Felix would be that he hasn't done very well at Atletico and from what I've read seems to have clashed with Simeone about what's expected from him defensively. Given that Howe asks his team to do a lot of similar things, I'd worry about the fit. Place absolute zero stock in how he's looked at Chelsea, personally. Team has been a disorganised mess all season, almost impossible for a creative player to look good in a random assortment of individuals Chelsea send out. Mudryk is a prime example. Had he gone to Arsenal I'm pretty sure he would have been top class. Have to be questions about what happened at Atletico, I mean you don’t send out your most expensive ever signing on loan for no reason. I’ve just read though that he was player of the season (2021-22) so can’t be all bad, and let’s face it they took a big gamble stumping-up £113m for João Félix at 19 when he had only had (I think) one full season in Benfica’s first team. Though he must have looked shit-hot as he won the best under 21 player in Europe award (Golden Boy?). He must be some player, have great potential, but given what he might cost seems unlikely we would take a huge ‘all in’ transfer pot gamble on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, Cronky said: I don't think we're going to spend nearly as much money in the summer as some journos are assuming. They look at the Saudi billions and think we're another PSG or Man City. It looks to me like they're going to stick to FFP and a careful, long-term build. So for that reason, I don't think we'll sign Joao Felix, and Eddie is known to be not so keen on loan players. I've not seen a lot of him playing for Chelsea, but considering that he's about 5 foot tall and has been asked to play lead striker in a disorganised team, I thought he did really well. Lovely skills and not short of courage. PS - The Samu Chukwueze link may have more substance. He looks to me like an enchanced version of Miggy. João Felix is 5'11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 minute ago, relámpago blanco said: João Felix is 5'11 Indeed - always do your research. He just looked so waif-like amongst those central defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 9 hours ago, sushimonster85 said: DO NOT PUT COCAINE UP YOUR LOOP HOLE. Trust me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Cronky said: Indeed - always do your research. He just looked so waif-like amongst those central defenders. I never said anything about anything else just he is not 5 foot tall but I have followed João Felix since he first broke into the Benfica team as my best mate is Portuguese and a die hard Benfica fan so I know a hell of alot more about his game than you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Happy St George’s day folks. Let’s slay some dragons! Let this be the battering we have been threatening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: I never said anything about anything else just he is not 5 foot tall but I have followed João Felix since he first broke into the Benfica team as my best mate is Portuguese and a die hard Benfica fan so I know a hell of alot more about his game than you. Let’s not be these dudes on here man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Cronky said: I don't think we're going to spend nearly as much money in the summer as some journos are assuming. They look at the Saudi billions and think we're another PSG or Man City. It looks to me like they're going to stick to FFP and a careful, long-term build. So for that reason, I don't think we'll sign Joao Felix, and Eddie is known to be not so keen on loan players. I've not seen a lot of him playing for Chelsea, but considering that he's about 5 foot tall and has been asked to play lead striker in a disorganised team, I thought he did really well. Lovely skills and not short of courage. PS - The Samu Chukwueze link may have more substance. He looks to me like an enchanced version of Miggy. PPS - Just took a look at JF on You Tube. OMG - him and Isak together. Won't happen, but those two would wreak havoc. PPPS - And that Chukwueze forming a front three with them. Please someone make it happen. They would destroy any defence. I agree although I think we will in 2/3 years At the moment I think it’s all about 30m-60m players with wages of 100,000-140,000k With a few younger gambles 5m - 12m Thats if we get champions league Basically the Brighton model on steroids ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I like how now we’re owned by toffs we have emissaries instead of staff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Lots of talk from Portugal that Sporting need to raise funds with another big sale and are very open to selling Ugarte because of it. They're saying it's because it looks likely they won't make the Champions League next season. Looks like this is going to be a very likely signing we make quite early on. We seem to be the most strongly linked, and quite regularly too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 39 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: I never said anything about anything else just he is not 5 foot tall but I have followed João Felix since he first broke into the Benfica team as my best mate is Portuguese and a die hard Benfica fan so I know a hell of alot more about his game than you. You’ve misunderstood. ‘Always do your research’ was a message to myself and an acknowledgment to this board that I’d got it wrong. Peace and love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, KaKa said: Lots of talk from Portugal that Sporting need to raise funds with another big sale and are very open to selling Ugarte because of it. They're saying it's because it looks likely they won't make the Champions League next season. Looks like this is going to be a very likely signing we make quite early on. We seem to be the most strongly linked, and quite regularly too. I think it’s between him and Kephren Thuram depends who they think is best fit, both look outstanding and would take our midfield up a notch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Based purely on YT I think I want Chukwueze more than Diaby, the guys looks electric. How have I not heard of him before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Cronky said: You’ve misunderstood. ‘Always do your research’ was a message to myself and an acknowledgment to this board that I’d got it wrong. Peace and love. Ah ok, fair enough. Lots of love Gorilla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ExiledGeordie Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Our potential transfer targets will have seen that result yesterday and will see the current table. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 On 23/04/2023 at 05:11, KaKa said: Lots of talk from Portugal that Sporting need to raise funds with another big sale and are very open to selling Ugarte because of it. They're saying it's because it looks likely they won't make the Champions League next season. Looks like this is going to be a very likely signing we make quite early on. We seem to be the most strongly linked, and quite regularly too. He has a £53m release clause. I think someone pays that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Downie on SSN saying he can see 6/7 signings if we make champions league. Is that the number most agree on ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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