raumdeuter:


I support this move. All trabsfers should be closed before season starts. You have from June to August 1st week to do transfers not the one clubs will be rushing on August 31st like they just heard it

Also for parity in the level of opposition played. E.g Like Say Chelsea played Brighton in the first weeks and beat them, before transfer window deadline day, Sheikh Diggz from House of Dangote, first of his name buys Brighton and they strengthen significantly, That means other teams in the league are not playing the same Brighton that Chelsea beat.

You can argue that injuries can decimate a team and make them unrecognizable but at least we would be dealing with injuries not just a factor that can be controlled

A recent example of such was when Man Utd beat Arsenal 8-2 on August 28 like 3 days to the end of window, in the following 3 days Arsenal brought in like 5 players which made them stronger and those who played Arsenal post window close faced a much stronger side

hoopLA:


I think the clubs are just refusing to sell. The players are obviously unsettled.

This will only drive up the already over-inflated prices in the market where you have to pay above 50 million to get a decent/above average player.

Dhellake:


That's another angle, valid. But for me, there's no point keeping an unhappy player at the club when he clearly wants out.

The four players listed are presently unsettled and it's left to be seen how well they'll perform this season.

Imagine an unsettled Hazard in this chelsea team, no way it won't affect us over the course of the season.

raumdeuter:


I support this move. All transfers should be closed before season starts. You have from June to August 1st week to do transfers not the one clubs will be rushing on August 31st like they just heard it

Also for parity in the level of opposition played. E.g Like Say Chelsea played Brighton in the first weeks and beat them, before transfer window deadline day, Sheikh Diggz from House of Dangote, first of his name buys Brighton and they strengthen significantly, That means other teams in the league are not playing the same Brighton that Chelsea beat.

You can argue that injuries can decimate a team and make them unrecognizable but at least we would be dealing with injuries not just a factor that can be controlled

A recent example of such was when Man Utd beat Arsenal 8-2 on August 28 like 3 days to the end of window, in the following 3 days Arsenal brought in like 5 players which made them stronger and those who played Arsenal post window close faced a much stronger side

Nihilist:


Completely Agree.

Too bad, it does not matter who buys which club in Bundesliga - Bayern will still steal all the good players

airmark:


The remaining can be stumbling blocks. Those cancelled out can be beaten by chelsea, we have a ucl specialist as our striker, no shaking.

Nihilist:


Completely Agree.

Too bad, it does not matter who buys which club in Bundesliga - Bayern will still steal all the good players

afrodoc2:


The guy support fully, you say you agree but you come tackle am. Na wa for you o!

Dhellake:


That's another angle, valid. But for me, there's no point keeping an unhappy player at the club when he clearly wants out.

The four players listed are presently unsettled and it's left to be seen how well they'll perform this season.

Imagine an unsettled Hazard in this chelsea team, no way it won't affect us over the course of the season.

cstr1000:
Damn.
Chelsea lost Mbappe when he was a football embryo.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4858878/Kylian-Mbappe-reveals-met-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger.html

afrodoc2:


A fool and his money are soon parted. Being a fan does not mean you have to bet carelessly, if you need to bet at all.

bigkesh:


More like Mbappe's football career escaped abortion when he was a football embryo .

cstr1000:

Like christensen?
Forget that thing. We have not had a supreme talent like Mbappe in decades.
If we had, he would break into the first team with ease.
The only difference would be instead of monaco, he would be having his breakout season in a champions league team in Germany or Holland.

Nihilist:


Completely Agree.

Too bad, it does not matter who buys which club in Bundesliga - Bayern will still steal all the good players

Nihilist:


Lol

Mbappe has only had 1 good season.

Nihilist:

What does 'Unsettled' actually mean? Most footballers are professional, with the exception of the few psycho nutjobs like Costa and William Gallas.

Nihilist:

It's in no player's interest to refuse to train or refuse to play to the best of his ability as each training session is an opportunity to stay fit, and each match played is an opportunity to advertise your wares.

Dem no born the likes of Coutinho and VVD well to pull some funny stunts now the window is closed. Infact, both have reportedly returned to full training with their respective teams

Nihilist:


We can't underestimate the effect that exile to the reserves or solitary training in combination with financial penalty can have on a player's attitude. Costa is currently without a club, and to further rub ata rodo into the wound, his replacement has been firing for club and country.

By January, Atletico might not want him sef, and Chelsea are not obligated to sell.

Unless you're Ronaldo or Messi, these days EPL clubs can and will deal with you if you step out of line - ask Yaya Toure.

Nihilist:


Completely Agree.

Too bad, it does not matter who buys which club in Bundesliga - Bayern will still steal all the good players

raumdeuter:

If you have been paying much attention you would notice DeBruyne and Mikitaryan the 2 top assist makers were taken immediately and not by Bayern

Dembele and Keita 2 promising youngsters were taken away again not by Bayern

Bayern actually completes its transfers early. Only Tolliso and James were signed this window both from outside Germany

Chelseafan1:

Lmaaao, chai. Man utd fans, una no even trust una team at all.
See chelsea fan dey drop better money on his team.

iamnlia:

What of the double swoop on Hoffenheim (Sule and Rudy) or grabbing Gnabry from Werder?.

Kicker reports that Bayern paid the transfer fee on behalf of Bremen in order to secure an option to buy the player
ESPN FC's German football expert Raphael Honigstein also appeared on the show and suggested that it was a win-win situation for both Bundesliga clubs: "Bremen have been helped out a little by Bayern. If Bayern had inquired about Gnabry, they would have been quoted a much higher price. If Bremen asks they can say that 'we can't afford any more than €5m.'

"There is no agreement with Bayern, but if there's a need, they can sign him if they want to."
http://www.espnfc.com/story/2943970/werder-bremen-creative-with-serge-gnabry-deal-amid-bayern-talk-willi-lemke

LogoDWhiz:
I think this is a good read to understand the current transfer conundrum in Chelsea.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-are-michael-emenalo-marina-granovskaia-the-chelsea/1iuzgb9qg6le51skpv626uicwx

diggz:


The guy in the picture holding the emenalo out paper must be ibi_me

LogoDWhiz:



e no reach that level

I do agree that Emenale do have influence on proceedings but not as much as before.

Greatihex:
For the rimmers

https://www.nairaland.com/4039119/mouthaction-dangerous-gynaecologist-warns

diggz:


It is obvious from dat article that emenalo n his girlfriend are responsible for the fvckeries we hv been dealing with.

LogoDWhiz:


Well, I think it's explicitly stated that it's basically on Marina as she sanctions the deals. Emenalo oversees the transfer scouting. Discuss potential buys with the manager after going through scout reports and stats. Then negotiation is initiated. Marina then hold the say if she feels the deal is okay or not.

From this, I won't really blame Emanalo.

diggz:


Which kind explicitly bros....? Emenalo does the leg work while his gf deals with the financial aspect. Even the article stated the power btw emenalo and his gf is almost insignificant.

I hold them both responsible....