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At this stage, I wouldn't mind any fella for any figure. Reinforcement is needed, depth is needed.

Is it 155milla for Sandro, Bakayoko and Van Dijk, I say bring them on.

Speaking of Bakayoko, I'd love to see how technically good he becomes under Conte's watch. That nigga na just disaster waiting to happen. If the Don can work on his confidence and touches, we might just be in possession of a beast of a DM.

That is a BIG if anyway.

Funlord2:


Na bigkesh and Griffon nigga for life you dey advice so?

Popular conspiracy theory flying has it that Nike don't want any new signing being announced holding the old Adidas Jersey, and would rather the club wait until the new kit is revealed next month.

We are set to start our new multi-million pound sponsorship deal with Nike on July 1. So all eyes should be on the calendar.

lordfalcao:
i don't need glass or reading cheap articles from editors to know emenalo have no super powers in Chelsea and is not responsible for anything happening in the team's hierarchy

lordfalcao:
i don't need glass or reading cheap articles from editors to know emenalo have no super powers in Chelsea and is not responsible for anything happening in the team's hierarchy

Look my friend, there are folks who have been following Chelsea long before you thought of getting yourself a Chelsea Jersey.

These folks run what you call Chelsea unofficial sites, these are pages where everything Chelsea related is presented before the chopping board.

These fellas don't clutch at straws, nah, they don't second guess, nah, they work with facts that are provided to them by trusted sources who work at the club. These folks aren't just writers but years long staunch fans of Chelsea who derive a great deal of Joy writing about the club's politicking and activities.

WAGH, Vital, ChelseaDaft etc are few Chelsea unofficial sites where the truth is spilled cold-blooded.

Daily Fail, Telegraph, Mirror, The Sun etc only write what they are presented with, then their is sensationalism too. You can't read these things all your life, believing you are better of than that fan who reads different stuffs about the club.

So go and get yourself a glass.

When I express my views about the club and what I think is going down in Cobham's upper room, take your time to do some research, not to upload hogwash.

timbros:
Poor administration is the MAJOR reason why our football here is so backward and terrible.

We have tons of talents littered everywhere here. I remember when I was in Aba, the kind of football we watch at local venues like Okigwe Road league, Osusu League etc will make you go WOW. At a point, most of Enyimba players that dominated NFL and even Caf Champions league in early 2000s are boys from the street. Obinna Nwaneri was from Osusu League, Ogbonnaya Okemiri (one eyed ninja) Okigwe Road, Ikechukwu Uche and his brother Uche Kalu we know him as 'Senegal' in Aba, Kachocho all started from the street.

We are blessed with talents but the administration is failing us big time.

Chai! Senior you na correct street. I be ogbor-hill brought up, no be bobo juice

lordfalcao:
as usual some editors and their attempts to drag traffic and likes will write any rubbish to what's happening in the Chelsea hierarchy...

Where did you get this? You will only say a reliable site, if this is not coming from someone you know working with the club it is pure fallacy..

I can count 5 powerful directors in football, yet we don't hear stuff like this on their clubs.. Emenalo is neither powerful in Chelsea.

Once again have you been working in the Chelsea backroom staff or have anybody working with Chelsea called you to explain this things to you?. If not we don't want to know it because its false.

Have you gotten a glass yet?

PDPGuy:
Look to the bright side, bro. We should be happy that Emenalo would soon become the first African to coach an elite European club side

God forbid!

Win, Don't Buy, Lose, Get Sacked, that's the 'Chelsea Model' and it's looking like Don Conte just woke up to that ugly fact.

Such is the opposite-worldly insanity of Chelsea's implosion right after a successful season and series is on again.

So the odds suggests that next season may be more squib than sensation. I refuse to get my hopes high, you know what I mean, defending the title, getting to win the UCL on our return, er, what else?

The signs are quite damn obvious. Michael Emenalo is doing everything within his power to halt the Don's reign and usurp the manager's seat. You all know me real well, I am a fvcking realist and if there's any soul who's trying to destabilize Conte, it is damn got to be that man who's been busy working for a UEFA Pro coaching badge.

I might have dropped it as a joke the other time, but fellas let's read the signs now.

Couple of reports suggests that Conte has identified who he wants as his assistant but hasn't been given a feedback on that by the Club. There are also reports that the Italian is growing dissatisfied with the club over their no-action in the transfer market. Who isn't getting dissatisfied anyway? What we've been doing here is fantasise on who we want.

In whose interest is it that there's no new assistant, one who might even succeed the Don someday? In whose interest is it that we are yet to draft in the players the manager have identified? Probably waiting till the end of July to consolidate him with names like Adama Traore and Chamberlain.

In whose interest is it that there is no continuity?

Maybe I am generalizing too much, but it's definitely not Marina who just acquired a coaching licence.

I agree with that smart staunch Chelsea fan who wrote that:

"In the wrong hands, we wouldn't be looking at the usual one or two season dip, but rather who-knows-how-long in the wilderness.

Never has there been a tougher act to follow at Stamford Bridge than Antonio Conte.

Never has there been a worse time to try disproving that fact"

And speaking of meandering in the wilderness when the wrong hands and legs must have found their way to our dugout, I wouldn't be here to cheer the team up when we play to escape relegation.

Y'all can do a great job lending your voices to the club at Brighton, Huddersfield and Liberty Stadium.

PS: And just in case Lordfalcao comes around to inquire once again if I work at Cobham to know all these things, please y'all should inform him to go borrow cash from a homie, get himself some glasses from a reliable nearby optician and start reading the signs well.

Meanwhile, seems like N'koudou's days at White Hart Lane are numbered. The reactions pouring in on twitter from Spuds' fans are just unbearable.

Just lastnight, one tweeted that Spurs' management should tear N'koudou's contract with the club for rocking a Chelsea jersey. Savage much?

On top everything, na Batshuayi cause these kasala.

lordfalcao:
getting lewandowski out of Bayern is not a piece of cake..

I say splash those millions quoted for Lukaku and Morata on Lewy, there's no way Bayern won't flinch, there's no way Lewy won't think about London.

Well, On the news this morning:

- Chelsea have made a stunning move for Bayern Munich's goal-scoring superstar Robert Lewandowski.
- Meanwhile, the Premier League champions have begun talks with Atletico Madrid over £50m Diego Costa - even though a transfer ban means the striker could not play for them until 2018.
- John Terry is giving serious consideration to playing abroad, even though Aston Villa remain keen to sign him.
- Chelsea will receive £2.7m from Roma when Mohamed Salah completes his move to Liverpool as a result of a sell-on clause agreed with the Italian club when the Egypt international left Stamford Bridge.
- Juventus defender Dani Alves is set to agree a two-year deal with Manchester City, despite interest from Chelsea.

bigkesh:
Lewandowski?? Lol

I won't even bother

For some reasons, the ninja is disappointed with Bayern. Can we get to bite the bullet and go for this?

I'll certainly be over the moon if we make a solid approach, this is one striker I rate as 'complete'.

Today In History, June 21, 1970:

Brazil, led by soccer legend Pele, wins its third World Cup championship with a 4-1 victory over Italy.

lordfalcao:
I never knew you have been working with Chelsea's backroom staff..

I will take that as a compliment, all fingers aren't equal homie.

To recap Matt Law's trash: Chelsea managers come and go but the club always succeeds thanks to Micheal Emenalo's transfer dealings and Micheal Emenalo is now a qualified Premier League coach too.

Y'all don't know about the war raging behind the scene, you all don't know..

If Conte leaves today, I wouldn't be surprised one bit. These mofos deems it right to deny the Italian full control of the transfer dealings, same crap they tried with Jose.

These cabal believe so much in Emenalo that they wouldn't mind making him the new manager. By the way, we succeed every season.

It's a fvcking disgrace that this drama plays out after a successful season. This is De Ja Vu, remember 2015/16. Na like this e start.

Ibime:


Man must plan for future jare.

The wild speculation associated with Chelsea's current torpor in the transfer market took an unexpected twist on Thursday when a rumour surfaced in the Italian press that there is tension between manager Antonio Conte and the club's hierarchy.

Following in the wake of tempestuous striker Diego Costa's decision to inform the world that Conte had advised him by text he wasn't wanted next season, it's now claimed the Italian wants a direct line of communication with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Whether or not there is any truth in the story remains to be seen, but the fact that a deal to extend Conte's contract as Blues boss beyond 2019 has yet to be finalised, and the 47-year old appears to have little control over player recruitment or the appointment of an assistant to replace Steve Holland, must be a deep source of frustration.

The value of Conte's currency as a coach could not be higher. Winning the Premier League in his first season in England while being distanced from his immediate family who remained in Italy was an outstanding achievement. The Chelsea manager's intoxicating mix of touchline passion and humility saw supporters cradle him to their collective bosom. Right now, as far as the fans are concerned, Conte can do no wrong.

A speedy resolution to Conte's contract talks would certainly calm troubled waters after Serie A side Inter Milan had been linked with a move for him. The Italian club had tabled a reported £50 million plus four-year deal to lure the Chelsea manager back to his homeland and were reportedly prepared to bankroll him in the transfer market. Conte rebuffed Inter, - who ended up appointing Luciano Spalletti -- stating he wanted to stay at Chelsea for many years, but clearly a financial marker was laid down which has yet to be met by Abramovich.

On the playing front, there is no doubt that with the Blues returning to European competition, Conte needs reinforcements and also the departure of disruptive Costa cannot come soon enough.

Chelsea were fortunate last season not to be hampered by injuries to key men meaning that once Conte figured out the starting XI which could best execute his now-fabled 3-4-3 tactical strategy, with the exception of the occasional tweak in midfield, the lineup had a very settled look about it -- which included Costa as the lone striker.

Of course, like last summer, Conte will use the forthcoming preseason friendly schedule to assess the capabilities of players who have been out on loan.

At the top of the list is centre-back Andreas Christensen, who has completed a successful two-year loan spell with Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach and has been told to report for training on July 7. Christensen made 81 appearances for the German club and featured in their Champions League campaign last season. At 21, the Denmark international appears to be primed for success, but it will be Conte's call and the fact that Chelsea are once more being linked with Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus and Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli suggests the boss is also on the hunt for an experienced, world class defender to fill the breach created by the release of club legend John Terry.

Bonucci and Koulibaly aren't the only players back on Chelsea's transfer radar. Making the biggest noise at the moment is Romelu Lukaku. The Everton striker has been hotly tipped to return to Stamford Bridge for months, but a deal has yet to be finalised.

There is a creeping sense of unease among Chelsea supporters that the board aren't doing enough to back Conte -- deja vu perhaps from the summer of 2015 when Jose Mourinho asked but didn't get. The fall-out then was spectacular as the reigning Premier League champions' dressing room fragmented amid tales of treachery. Mourinho was soon sacked -- and Conte eventually picked up the pieces.

Lessons learned? Unlikely. Abramovich is a law unto himself. As it transpired, Chelsea were very fortunate to secure the services of Conte who has proved himself to be a truly inspirational manager. The owner must realise that if there was a fractious parting of the ways, next time the club might not be so lucky.

http://kwese.espn.com/football/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/3144270/chelsea-must-smooth-any-rough-edges-between-club-and-antonio-conte

There is a creeping sense of unease among Chelsea supporters that the board aren't doing enough to back Conte -- deja vu perhaps from the summer of 2015 when Jose Mourinho asked but didn't get.

This is exactly what we've been saying. Who the fvck is even behind those recruitment? Emenalo?

Micheal Emenalo have acquired UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching certification in Europe.

Ibime aren't you reading the signs? This is our next manager staring at you

Ibime:
We are one month away from preseason oh. These guys should hurry up and give new signings time to train because season starts with tough opponents straightaway. I don't want no last minute Djilobolodji stories.

I dey tell you. These guys be gawking in the market, when it's dying hours, dem go start panic buys.

Of all threads on NL, na for Chelsea thread una two decide to open photo gallery?

Mancucians behaving badly on foreign soil.

Chelsea 4 v 0 Manyoo. And now this!

**spits

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trustyshoess:
Okay sure

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Cheers.

bigkesh:
We will probably spend about 110m on both signings without really improving our quality


There are over 10 DMs in series A alone better than this guy

I don't believe the same man that wanted Radja and Pjanic is thinking of Bakayoko

Emenalo.

trustyshoess:
Let's have a peaceful referendum like civilized countries. I just don't like the idea of forcing people to be part of a country they don't want. No dragging of random states either. Igbo states only then a referendum for states surrounding biafra to see who wants to join them. Then whoever is from other states that want to be a biafran can go and apply for biafran visa/passport.
It's not by force

I'd like to send you a PM.

Roland17:
I have always regarded Stan especially on non grass courts, that being said, Nadal has looked convincing especially his semi against D. Thiem. He seems to have rediscovered the hunger Djokovic is lacking, and with the coast clear, i see him moving Stan around the clay more than any of Stan's opponent for the victory.

Don't forget Nadal is king of the clay in the modern era, he understands movement around the clay better than Stan. if he wins this one, it would be his 10th French open title.

Aptly said. With couple of upsets here and there, I guess we shouldn't just rule out the chances of witnessing a final one.

How on earth did Dominic Thiem dump out the Serbian king? It's been an interesting Roland Garros honestly.

I miss having my big star, Roger, around this year though, albeit with one French Open title and four final losses at Roland Garros, he quite sucks there

Roland17:
Just when i thought Murray has gotten a handle on his mental strength and incessant choke jobs, he proves me otherwise. Stan with his height which translates in power serves and returns is legit on clay.

Oh man. Never seen a World No1 who lacks so much conviction in his abilities.

Do you fancy Stan grabbing this?

Anyone seeing the Roland Garros semi-final game between Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray?

Murray really looks like he need a divine lift against an increasingly inspired Stan. The fans aren't even helping issues, they are all behind the Swiss.

This two no dey tire?

"Antonio Conte has told me by message that I do not follow at Chelsea and that's it. Conte said he did not count on me for next season.

"It's a shame, I've already forwarded the message to Chelsea people to decide. But it is clear that the coach does not count on me and does not want me there. You have to find a team."

Lobatan!

timbros:
Meanwhile AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Ricardo Rodriguez from Wolfsburg....

That guy could have been a terrific backup for Alonso in that LWB position.

Chai, see as my guys just dey move.

Teilemans, now Ricardo!

Backup ke? Rodriguez would send Alonso packing. What Alonso does good, Rodriguez does perfect.

No be say them say. I be big fan of the Swiss.