Clearlake signed an 18 year old CB today btw from Atalanta for £40m, of whom we didn't even need and doesn't help us at all this season but were unwilling to go to £60m for a starting level midfielder in which the club desperately needed immediately.
Says everything really. 👍
As much as Monaco are a disgrace for pulling out like this, it’s our own fault for not getting a replacement in before selling Enzo Fernandez. WE HAD SO MUCH TIME TO SIGN SOMEONE.
I can’t be bothered guys.
Everyone knew Enzo was leaving. The Chelsea board reportedly said they’d only sanction his sale once they’d found a replacement, but now the reports are saying something completely different.
Not signing at least one midfielder would be absolutely ridiculous. May as well throw the season in the bin.
One of the worst things about these owners is their pathetic PR briefings. Fan see right through them. Waiting to hear 'Chelsea feel Valentin Barco is better than N'Golo Kante ever was' etc, etc, etc....
Lavia and James could evaporate any second from now. Barco is too lightweight, Caicedo’s body is falling apart, Henderson is old, Malo Gusto is always available
We’re so cooked
We were willing to spend £40m on an 18 year old teenage center back that we are loaning to Crystal Palace but are drawing the line at getting another midfielder 😂
Nah SHUT UP. You told us 80 times a day for SIX WEEKS that Enzo only leaves if a replacement is lined up. Now he’s gone and suddenly nobody needs replacing? Stop treating us like we’ve got dementia.
🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have 5 midfielders in their squad. Moises Caicedo, versatile option and captain Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Barco and Henderson. Chelsea leaning towards not signing someone unless something sensible crops up. (@NizaarKinsella)