Popular Post The Horse's Mouth Posted 18 August 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, Foxes96 said: Seems like Ours and Chelsea’s left backs could be Chilwell and Tagliafico next year (in no particular order). Wonder who everyone would prefer: - Keep Chilwell (thumbs up) - Tagliafico +£30/40mill. (Trophy) this aint twitter mate 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heymister2015 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 Why would they go for Lewis when they have a young left back all set and ready! Ajax left back makes more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 Chelsea fans have their knickers in twist in the comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 5 hours ago, honeybradger said: 4 years older and chilwell has a higher ceiling. Thankfully ajax said earlier in the season they would let him go for 25 so this is a good deal, 40 mil and we should be looking elsewhere. IMO Age isn’t relevant when we can’t keep our star players more than 3 years (not many clubs can) For example Ricardo, he’s not going to be here long term, his age isn’t important. The ceiling thing I agree with though but this fella will be worth a fortune too if he does well here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mozartfox Posted 18 August 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2020 16 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: IMO Age isn’t relevant when we can’t keep our star players more than 3 years (not many clubs can) For example Ricardo, he’s not going to be here long term, his age isn’t important. The ceiling thing I agree with though but this fella will be worth a fortune too if he does well here Age is irrelevant. We paid over 20m for Musa and he was 38. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AKCJ Posted 18 August 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2020 Chilwell to Chelsea and Tagliafico to come here would be good for both teams I think. We get a left back that is already good for 2/3 years worth of his prime while we can let Thomas go on loan next season and slowly integrate him into the side. Not to mention the 40m change that you'd like to think would go on a good winger. Chelsea get a top class left back that will only get better over the next 4/5 years. If that were to happen then neither side would be able to complain. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 This guy essentially needs to play the role/path fuchs has taken since 2015 whilst chilwell transitioned. Thomas does similar path to chilwell. Fingers crossed 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 7 hours ago, davieG said: Are they desperate for some English players? Can I get back to you on that? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 44 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: IMO Age isn’t relevant when we can’t keep our star players more than 3 years (not many clubs can) For example Ricardo, he’s not going to be here long term, his age isn’t important. The ceiling thing I agree with though but this fella will be worth a fortune too if he does well here He will be 28 going into next season, if we buy him he will be spending the last of his best years here, we're not going to be able to sell him for good money. He plays like a more experienced version of thomas though (good passer, composed on the ball, ok at progressing the ball up the field but not as good as chilwell) so hopefully after 2 - 3 years of learning from tagliafico thomas can take over seamlessly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 36 minutes ago, AKCJ said: Chilwell to Chelsea and Tagliafico to come here would be good for both teams I think. We get a left back that is already good for 2/3 years worth of his prime while we can let Thomas go on loan next season and slowly integrate him into the side. Not to mention the 40m change that you'd like to think would go on a good winger. Chelsea get a top class left back that will only get better over the next 4/5 years. If that were to happen then neither side would be able to complain. It's the CIRCLE OF LIFEEEEEEEEEE...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 Just look at our previous Argentinans! Leanardo Ulloa Esteban Cambisso ...... Fernando Passquenelli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 Surely he’s bit too old for us to spend big money on ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: Surely he’s bit too old for us to spend big money on ??? Too old?! He's 27! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: Surely he’s bit too old for us to spend big money on ??? 27, 28, 29 is generally when a player peaks. Best time to be spending big money on him. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, StanSP said: Too old?! He's 27! So how long would you expect him to be here and will his resale value be higher than we paid when he leaves?? our current model seems to dictate that this is the case ...... Edited 18 August 2020 by st albans fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanSP Posted 18 August 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2020 Just now, st albans fox said: So how long would you expect him to be here and will his release value be higher than we paid when he leaves?? About 3 or 4 years? Why worry about the release value? If that's the case, we won't ever be signing anyone over the age of 25/26 and just rely on youngsters to get us through. Then we'll moan there's not enough experience in the squad 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: Surely he’s bit too old for us to spend big money on ??? Mid twenties doesn't sound crazy to me in order to get over the hump/transition to our other prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluearmyfox28 Posted 18 August 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: So how long would you expect him to be here and will his resale value be higher than we paid when he leaves?? We can’t always buy for resale. Sometimes you need to invest for immediate improvement/impact. We’re in the lucky position where we have a player in Thomas who looks a serious talent. You get a player in his prime to tutor the next lad up whilst it doesn’t affect the quality of the starting 11. would be a smart investment if you ask me. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 Is he really 5 foot 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, StanSP said: About 3 or 4 years? Why worry about the release value? If that's the case, we won't ever be signing anyone over the age of 25/26 and just rely on youngsters to get us through. Then we'll moan there's not enough experience in the squad That's the truth. You can't have it both ways and be successful. Maybe that can change as we develop more players but I doubt it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 1 minute ago, st albans fox said: Is he really 5 foot 8? Is this the NBA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshy5 Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 How many medicals has he had? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, SO1 said: Is this the NBA? No but ever since I found myself standing next to silva I’ve had a thing about small players from the continent ..... anyone know how well he covers in the air at the back post .....that’s one of chilwell’s strengths .... and can no one mention NG ........ Edited 18 August 2020 by st albans fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 No issues about his age from me, we need some experienced first teamers, I think that showed plenty of times last season. I'd imagine Chelsea need more English players to fill their quota too? Probably why they want Chilwell over any other LB at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 18 August 2020 Share Posted 18 August 2020 15 minutes ago, Paddy. said: 27, 28, 29 is generally when a player peaks. Best time to be spending big money on him. As long as he hits the ground running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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