🚨 🇪🇨 Caicedo Personal terms are on final details, 90-95% done.

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The Draft- Midfield

Cutting passing lanes through compact definite shapes and intense pressing. That's what Pochettino demands of his midfield.

The central midfielders are required to be able to generate short bursts in both press and counter press. Poch demands Tactical and shapes discipline from his players. 

Catwalks like RLC and lazy  fellas like Ziyech could find this type of playing stressing. Kovacic is known for one thing.. being anti-press himself. His defensive and attacking contributions are always negligable.

Kante has spent more time in the dispensary than the field. With his high pay his move to saudi should be fully embraced. For Enzo, his performance has masked his other weaknesses. But any major question on his determination and commitment cannot be raised

Unless Connor Gallagher can fully adapt his game to utilize his pace and aggression as a defensive midfielder as I had pointed out before, his desire to be an attacking player will be his demise at chelsea

Mount could have been a fit with Poch had he decided to stay. Poch always asks his attacking midfielders to push out wide in attack to bring in another midfielder from deep areas to offer attacking width but come in while defending to also have numbers for over loads. Mount work ethics and pace could have been greatly utilised.  Now we only need to squeeze out as much money as possible from our rivals

While defending Pochs team shift to 4-1-4-1 or 4-4-2 shapes. Questions should be raised on work rate suitability of both Pulisic and Ziyech. Lazy players would often suffer from the demands of this style of play. Chukuemeka however is also a certain fit. His ablitiey to play comfortably in both central and wide areas makes him a great prospect as mount replacement.

Midfield however is one area that will need real strenghtening as all these quick fire sales would leave the team with little depth especially in central areas. Any Injury or need to change shape would leave this area alarmingly exposed Hall could also be called to fill in numbers here it should be noted.

Casadei is the future of chelsea midfield and he will be having his special analysis later. . Casadei has shown level of maturity and composure like Hall that could propel his growth in the first team much faster than your normal kids. Santos has shown promise but still very raw. He  could do with a much needed Championship loan.

Once I was tempted to try and keep Ampadu as the alternate defensive midfielder. While his aggresion ,timing and Passing are outstanding, he may find his lack of Speed in movement and transition detremental to his chelsea chance

Do you guys remember the man I once Bad mouthed here? Yeah that one... Marcus Thuram... His contract is expiring and those obsessed with him can sweet talk Winstay to put in a good word for him to Todd.

Conclusion:

Keep: Enzo, Chukuemeka, Casadei

Loan: Santos

Sell: Kante (0M), Kovacic (35M), Gallagher(25M), RLC(25M), Mount (50M), Pulisic (25M), Ziyech (20M)

Incoming Caicedo (70M), Palninha (40M)** - This can also be substituted by cheaply going for Lavia instead( the video posted here on Lavia did him a disservice dont use that to analyse him. That kid has potential )

Total Income- 180M
Total Expenditure- 110M

Total Net 11+70= +81M

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The Draft- Attack

Pochetino demands a lot from his attacking players.

They are the first line of defence for directing pressing traps. They are required to not only press but also run back into shape that would facilitate ball recovery in midfield using numbers and overloads.

This therefore requires lots of energy and unquestionable  athletism.

After winning possession they burst in transition while maintaining possession. On the box they are encouraged to be fluid with the ability to fast interchange both passes and positions.

It should be noted that Pochs Tottenham still holds the record for distance covered by a  team in a single match in premier league history. This simply implies that under poch the luxurious sit and wait attackers cannot survive. Selfless minus selfishness is the mantra. Perharps could explain the ish ish sorrounding Felix stay.

For Aubemayang, football and financial politics couldn't let us decide by ourselves whether he flopped or not. He should surely be moved along.

Havertz to Arsenal... No brainer. It may come to bite us but its clear majority of the Chelsea fan base has seen enough of him.

Datro Fofana showed some level of brilliance . Perharps not enough to warrant a  clear call on his fate. The same can also be said of Broja. Ziyech and Pulisic were covered under the midfield draft so it's clear.

For Felix, I know much has been said already about his staying. For a 10 poch wants a player that drifts out wide too. This could be an issue with felix. Also his selfishness at times may be working against him... However, I still feel there is time and Poch should extend him an olive branch. Discuss with him what he will demand with him and if he agrees give him a loan that can be terminated mid season. The boy fights, drops deep, has pace and the technical elegance to succeed if Poch can get in his head... Or maybe a burnt child dreads fire proverb may have taught Poch a tough lesson from the hot minded, spoiled PSG egocentric superstars...

Nkunku technical skills and finishing offer both wide, central and mid attack options so its well with him

Mudryk and Noni should benefit from Pochs development abilities. On normal circumstances i'd also sell sterling but because of depth, I'd give him benefit of doubt

The new kid Jackson, well, thats a story for another FireSide.

Conclusions

Keep: Nkunku, Sterling, Madueke, Mudryk, Felix

Loan: Broja, Datro

Sell Aubemayang (5M), Havertz (50M), Lukaku (40M), Odoi (20M), Malang Sarr (10M) * had left him out sorry


Incoming Lautaro Martinez (60M)
                          Felix Loan (10M)

Total income (125M)
Total Expenditure (80M)

Total Net profit 81 + 45=  126M

Even with slight over charge in prices we can still assemble a great team and still make profits. Clearing a number of players in the academy should also help add on the income. We have also cleared most highly paid contracts like Lukaku, Koulibaly, Kante and others.

The only risk to derailment of out transfer train is the greed for more money. By selling the dead weights at a cheap, we will be both gaining income and writing off some wages off the books while still also strenghtening the team, enhance perfomance and attract better sponsorship deals all at once. This also descalates risk of running out obscene contracts for needless players

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Announcement is coming. N’Golo Kanté and Chelsea, end of an era. 🟡⚫️🇸🇦

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Negotiations started on June 6 — Saudi emissaries were in London to open talks and convince Kanté.

It took 13 days for contracts and medical tests.

Kanté was very close to extending his contract at Chelsea in March then new injury, Saudi bid… and he’s Al Ittihad player now 🤝🏻

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Al Nassr and Hakim Ziyech are now on the verge of reaching an agreement over personal terms. Final details of contract are being sealed. 🚨🟡🔵🇸🇦 CFC

Chelsea will receive a fee also for Ziyech as for Kalidou Koulibaly who’s close to joining Al Hilal.

To be completed next week.

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Growing confidence tonight at Chelsea for Kalidou Koulibaly to accept Al Hilal contract proposal valid until 2026. It’s about key details now. 🔵🇸🇦 #CFC

Both Koulibaly to Al Hilal and Ziyech to Al Nassr deals are advancing well and fast.

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Nathan Baxter's move to Bolton is now official. At times, it looked like he might make it but don't be surprised if he rapidly rises up the leagues. A credit to Chelsea since he joined at U9s level.

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Sometimes it’s just not meant to be…😢 All the best in the future Nath. Once a Blue, Always a Blue. 💙

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