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Transfers Summer 2022 Transfer Thread.
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I'm using broad strokes, but my point is more about the kind of MF they are.... Rice isn't gonna provide what we're missing right now; just an improvement on what we already have.
I get the point.
Rice is 2 years older than Skipp.
OK, maybe I'm missing the point.
Dias is good but Mane is special he along with Van Dijk is what makes their system so brutal. Dias is not going to replace what Mane brings.
Lads and lasses, just step away from this thread. It's 95% bullshit and yet every window, every tweet in and leading up to the window you treat as though it's real and rage and speculate on if they are good or not.
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, go to a boozer, or cafe and meet some real people.
I knew his hairline was receding but..
Lads and lasses, just step away from this thread. It's 95% bullshit and yet every window, every tweet in and leading up to the window you treat as though it's real and rage and speculate on if they are good or not.
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, go to a boozer, or cafe and meet some real people.
Good point! I can read this on my mobile.
Lads and lasses, just step away from this thread. It's 95% bullshit and yet every window, every tweet in and leading up to the window you treat as though it's real and rage and speculate on if they are good or not.
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, go to a boozer, or cafe and meet some real people.
Really don't want Eriksen rejoining us even if he can bring something to our MF
I don't like the idea of a player leaving when shit hits the fan and parachuting back in when things are looking good.
So in one news article today they say Levy is reluctant in paying £51m for Bastoni ... while another article is saying he's ready to pay £45+ to get Cucurella 
CHELSEA must pay at least £45million to win the race for Brighton defender Marc Cucurella.
And they will also have to see off Manchester City and Tottenham to land the Spanish left-back.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel, buoyed by the news that Todd Boehly’s £4.25billion takeover of the club has cleared its final hurdle, is plotting a major overhaul of his defence.
Cucurella fits the bill after a standout first season in England following a £15.4million transfer from Spanish outfit Getafe. Tuchel is braced to lose left-back Marcos Alonso, who is keen to return to Spain.
Chelsea’s other player to fill that slot is Ben Chilwell and he only returned to action last weekend following a major knee injury.
Cucurella, 23, feels loyalty to Brighton but admits that interest from newly-crowned Premier League champions City is hard to dismiss.
He said: “If the opportunity arises, you have to take advantage of it. There are teams that you can’t say no to.”
Tuchel is hoping Chelsea is on that list — but bitter rivals Spurs are also keen on Cucurella.
And a three-way bidding scrap could kick off.
Chelsea’s transfer ban, imposed when the Government sanctioned outgoing owner Roman Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, should be lifted once Boehly’s takeover is complete.
The final potential obstacle was removed when the Portuguese government authorised the sale of the club.
That had to be done as Russian oligarch Abramovich has a Portuguese passport.
All that remains now is for Chelsea to officially announce that Boehly has bought the Londoners.
Then Tuchel — who has already lost centre-halves Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen — can get to work on bringing in his summer targets.
As well as Cucurella, Sevilla’s French centre-half Jules Kounde, 23, is on Tuchel’s wanted list.
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Chelsea will have to fork out £45m for Brighton star Marc Cucurella if they want to win transfer race
CHELSEA must pay at least £45million to win the race for Brighton defender Marc Cucurella.
And they will also have to see off Manchester City and Tottenham to land the Spanish left-back.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel, buoyed by the news that Todd Boehly’s £4.25billion takeover of the club has cleared its final hurdle, is plotting a major overhaul of his defence.
Cucurella fits the bill after a standout first season in England following a £15.4million transfer from Spanish outfit Getafe. Tuchel is braced to lose left-back Marcos Alonso, who is keen to return to Spain.
Chelsea’s other player to fill that slot is Ben Chilwell and he only returned to action last weekend following a major knee injury.
Cucurella, 23, feels loyalty to Brighton but admits that interest from newly-crowned Premier League champions City is hard to dismiss.
He said: “If the opportunity arises, you have to take advantage of it. There are teams that you can’t say no to.”
Tuchel is hoping Chelsea is on that list — but bitter rivals Spurs are also keen on Cucurella.
And a three-way bidding scrap could kick off.
Chelsea’s transfer ban, imposed when the Government sanctioned outgoing owner Roman Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, should be lifted once Boehly’s takeover is complete.
The final potential obstacle was removed when the Portuguese government authorised the sale of the club.
That had to be done as Russian oligarch Abramovich has a Portuguese passport.
All that remains now is for Chelsea to officially announce that Boehly has bought the Londoners.
Then Tuchel — who has already lost centre-halves Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen — can get to work on bringing in his summer targets.
As well as Cucurella, Sevilla’s French centre-half Jules Kounde, 23, is on Tuchel’s wanted list.
Can’t take anything you say on spurs seriously anymore, due to your ridiculous stance on Kane.
Sorry brosef
Spurs in the Champions League
Spurs in the new stadium with fans
Spurs with Conte
Spurs paying going rate salaries
I would expect so much more than the likes of Gil, Royal etc. Those "who are they" type players than pissed Danny Rose off.
Not saying we need to go and sign proper household names, but people we are at least aware exist before we're linked.
Spurs in the new stadium with fans
Spurs with Conte
Spurs paying going rate salaries
I would expect so much more than the likes of Gil, Royal etc. Those "who are they" type players than pissed Danny Rose off.
Not saying we need to go and sign proper household names, but people we are at least aware exist before we're linked.
Just gone for a decent pizza...
So in one news article today they say Levy is reluctant in paying £51m for Bastoni ... while another article is saying he's ready to pay £45+ to get Cucurella
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www.thesun.co.uk
Chelsea will have to fork out £45m for Brighton star Marc Cucurella if they want to win transfer race
CHELSEA must pay at least £45million to win the race for Brighton defender Marc Cucurella.
And they will also have to see off Manchester City and Tottenham to land the Spanish left-back.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel, buoyed by the news that Todd Boehly’s £4.25billion takeover of the club has cleared its final hurdle, is plotting a major overhaul of his defence.
Cucurella fits the bill after a standout first season in England following a £15.4million transfer from Spanish outfit Getafe. Tuchel is braced to lose left-back Marcos Alonso, who is keen to return to Spain.
Chelsea’s other player to fill that slot is Ben Chilwell and he only returned to action last weekend following a major knee injury.
Cucurella, 23, feels loyalty to Brighton but admits that interest from newly-crowned Premier League champions City is hard to dismiss.
He said: “If the opportunity arises, you have to take advantage of it. There are teams that you can’t say no to.”
Tuchel is hoping Chelsea is on that list — but bitter rivals Spurs are also keen on Cucurella.
And a three-way bidding scrap could kick off.
Chelsea’s transfer ban, imposed when the Government sanctioned outgoing owner Roman Abramovich following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, should be lifted once Boehly’s takeover is complete.
The final potential obstacle was removed when the Portuguese government authorised the sale of the club.
That had to be done as Russian oligarch Abramovich has a Portuguese passport.
All that remains now is for Chelsea to officially announce that Boehly has bought the Londoners.
Then Tuchel — who has already lost centre-halves Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen — can get to work on bringing in his summer targets.
As well as Cucurella, Sevilla’s French centre-half Jules Kounde, 23, is on Tuchel’s wanted list.
Thought he was off to City?
Yeah he has a direct line through to Hercules
So this is the 2nd RWF that Liverpool snaps up right under the nose of another club. Wonder if they purposely do: i.e., wait until the player has been presented the contract and then call and announce their interest ...
www.dailymail.co.uk
PUBLISHED: 10:05 BST, 27 May 2022 | UPDATED: 12:36 BST, 27 May 2022
Sadio Mane has revealed he came 'really close' to signing for Manchester United before he joined their bitter rivals Liverpool in 2016.
Mane had agreed terms with the Red Devils and received a contract from the club before pulling out of the deal after speaking with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Senegal international said Klopp helped convince him the Merseyside club was the best destination for him as he looked to make a step up from Southampton.
Speaking to Jamie Carragher for The Telegraph, Mane said: 'I have to say, I was really close to going to Manchester United. I had the contract there. I had it all agreed.
'It was all ready, but instead I thought, "No, I want to go to Liverpool". I was convinced to go with Klopp's project. I still remember the first time I got the call from Klopp
'I was watching TV. It was an action movie - because I love movies - and he said, "Sadio, listen, I want to explain to you what happened at Dortmund".
'That was when he thought of signing me for Dortmund and for some reason it didn't work out. He tried to explain and I said, "it's okay, it happened". I forgave him.
'Then he said, "now I want you at Liverpool". And I said, "Okay, Dortmund is behind us, let's focus on the future".
'He said, "We have a big project at Liverpool and I want you to be part of it". Then he asked what position I wanted, because he could see at Southampton I played on the right side and I used to play on the left.
'I said I prefer left, and then he said, "but Coutinho is on the left!" So I said, never mind, I will play on the right. I could see myself in all the positions.'
Mane became the club's third-most-expensive signing, behind Andy Carroll and Christian Benteke, when he joined Liverpool for £34million in 2016.
At the time of Mane's signing, Klopp said: 'I have followed Sadio for a lot of years since his impressive performances in the Olympics in 2012, and then watched his development in Austria and in his time at Southampton.
'Since I came here I have spoken to the staff a lot about him and have always felt he could be a very good signing for us. He has a lot of quality, works hard and has a very good goal scoring record.
'When I spoke to him I could tell that he was passionate about joining the club and playing for our fantastic fans. I think they will be just as excited about seeing him put on a Liverpool shirt as I am.'
Klopp is now hoping the Senegal international will extend his deal as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract at Liverpool.
However, Mane has so far refused to commit and says he will speak more about his plans after Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris.
Speaking ahead of the game, he said: 'For sure it will be special to win it, and make it seven (European Cup wins for the club). And this question (my future) I will answer after the Champions League. Stay or not - I'll answer after the Champions League.'
Mane has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants are said to willing to pay £25m to to sign him this summer.
Sadio Mane reveals how he turned down Old Trafford for Liverpool
Sadio Mane had 'agreed' terms with Manchester United and received a contract from the club before pulling out of the deal after speaking with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
'I had the contract at Man United, it was all agreed. Then Klopp called': Sadio Mane reveals how he turned down Old Trafford for Liverpool when his now-boss rang to interrupt while he was watching an action movie
- Sadio Mane has revealed he was on the brink of joining Man United in 2016
- The former Southampton star had agreed terms and received his contract
- However, Jurgen Klopp helped convince him Liverpool was the right destination
- Mane is preparing for Liverpool's Champions League final against Real Madrid
- After the game, he will announce his plans and whether he will stay at the club
PUBLISHED: 10:05 BST, 27 May 2022 | UPDATED: 12:36 BST, 27 May 2022
Sadio Mane has revealed he came 'really close' to signing for Manchester United before he joined their bitter rivals Liverpool in 2016.
Mane had agreed terms with the Red Devils and received a contract from the club before pulling out of the deal after speaking with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Senegal international said Klopp helped convince him the Merseyside club was the best destination for him as he looked to make a step up from Southampton.
Speaking to Jamie Carragher for The Telegraph, Mane said: 'I have to say, I was really close to going to Manchester United. I had the contract there. I had it all agreed.
'It was all ready, but instead I thought, "No, I want to go to Liverpool". I was convinced to go with Klopp's project. I still remember the first time I got the call from Klopp
'I was watching TV. It was an action movie - because I love movies - and he said, "Sadio, listen, I want to explain to you what happened at Dortmund".
'That was when he thought of signing me for Dortmund and for some reason it didn't work out. He tried to explain and I said, "it's okay, it happened". I forgave him.
'Then he said, "now I want you at Liverpool". And I said, "Okay, Dortmund is behind us, let's focus on the future".
'He said, "We have a big project at Liverpool and I want you to be part of it". Then he asked what position I wanted, because he could see at Southampton I played on the right side and I used to play on the left.
'I said I prefer left, and then he said, "but Coutinho is on the left!" So I said, never mind, I will play on the right. I could see myself in all the positions.'
Mane became the club's third-most-expensive signing, behind Andy Carroll and Christian Benteke, when he joined Liverpool for £34million in 2016.
At the time of Mane's signing, Klopp said: 'I have followed Sadio for a lot of years since his impressive performances in the Olympics in 2012, and then watched his development in Austria and in his time at Southampton.
'Since I came here I have spoken to the staff a lot about him and have always felt he could be a very good signing for us. He has a lot of quality, works hard and has a very good goal scoring record.
'When I spoke to him I could tell that he was passionate about joining the club and playing for our fantastic fans. I think they will be just as excited about seeing him put on a Liverpool shirt as I am.'
Klopp is now hoping the Senegal international will extend his deal as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract at Liverpool.
However, Mane has so far refused to commit and says he will speak more about his plans after Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris.
Speaking ahead of the game, he said: 'For sure it will be special to win it, and make it seven (European Cup wins for the club). And this question (my future) I will answer after the Champions League. Stay or not - I'll answer after the Champions League.'
Mane has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants are said to willing to pay £25m to to sign him this summer.
Lads and lasses, just step away from this thread. It's 95% bullshit and yet every window, every tweet in and leading up to the window you treat as though it's real and rage and speculate on if they are good or not.
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, go to a boozer, or cafe and meet some real people.
So are we supposed to be signing Eriksen or Jude Law?