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11 Aug 2026 22:21:07
I’m not I understand this correctly, but it would appear that City do have an interest in signing EF. Apparently we have set a fee (£120m) and a deadline date for any agreement. This makes sense to me and I have followed my mate and backed us to sign Wharton. It’s only a bit of fun!

12 Aug 2026 10:27:51
Will hope we can keep him, and would hate us to strengthen that snake Maresca's City... or Arsenal. Ef may leave in next season or two - and quite understandably if we fail to get Champions League football again - but hopefully to one of the Madrid teams or PSG, if so.

Still, if City come up with the 120 million, I will assume the club will sell and replace him with a Scott or Wharton. Would certainly hope the club would not cave in for anything less.

Neither S nor W nearly as good as Ef imho, though I would have to hope they could offer something usefully different, i.e. perhaps defensively and/or in terms of pace - if this happened. But I would hate that we were settling for selling several of our best players from last season and hampering our chances of qualifying for Ecl football this season.

12 Aug 2026 10:55:59
Jbs, let's not forget what EF said about wanting to leave albeit to RM.

12 Aug 2026 14:00:47
I don't forget this, Tom, or that he may not be a poster boy for good behaviour, but am probably, like you, more concerned with Chelsea having and retaining the best players it can. But you may well be suggesting that he may have wanted to leave for some time, and that hasn't changed, and the club has always let such players leave, and Alonso may not have convinced EF to change his mind.

12 Aug 2026 15:11:06
I think my preference would be Scott over Wharton, but, having said that, I've not seen either of them a lot.

12 Aug 2026 15:13:53
JBS, I am indeed suggesting that. I'm sure if we offered him a lucrative contract extension he would show his love for Chelsea. I'm sure that if City offer enough, the club will sell and will be paid a lot more money than he earns with us.

If City offer £120m plus, that would probably show a book profit of £50-£70m.

I can't see us turning it down.

Player-wise, most posters will know how highly I rate him, but if he wants to go, then goodbye. Also, I agree with the club's supposed stance: if they don't pay the full amount by a certain date, he stays, with the fee increasing as the clock ticks.

12 Aug 2026 16:28:55
You are probably right, Tom, but reckon it considerably weakens us - as did losing Cucurella - and strengthens a direct rival. Scott or Wharton are not at Ef level. We would have lost two top players for us in their prime. This is the result of owner and SD stupidity, and Maresca's treachery not getting us Champions League football last season.

We can only hope Alonso is a special one, but he may not quite have the quality, experience, or strength in depth in the squad that Mourinho enjoyed. So Xa may have to be extra special!

Just when, if ever, will the charges against City lead to any punishment?

12 Aug 2026 16:40:17
JBS, let's reflect a little. Cucarella wanted (for family reasons) to go back to Spain. Fernandez expressed his desire to leave with about 10/12 games to go of the season and while still vice captain.
Both players, having declared they want to leave, albeit for different reasons, hardly seem to be the fault of the SDs or owners.



I have made my views on Maresca well known in previous posts. As far as City are concerned, it continues to be a disgrace that the verdict has not been made public.

12 Aug 2026 17:10:15
Tom, perhaps Cucurella missing family, plus the temptation of playing Champions League football for Real Madrid midweek, was amplified by having no Champions League football with us, though I agree he was likely to leave anyway.

Enzo tempted to Spain for the same reasons, bar the family ones.

The fact that Enzo F will strengthen City if he goes there is grating.

Still too early to know quite how to rate our chances this coming season.

11 Aug 2026 11:18:31
I always love the rumours but maybe not this one. Apparently the Gooners have offered us Skelly.

11 Aug 2026 12:10:32
Why Tom?

11 Aug 2026 12:16:55
Bill, I am not a fan.

11 Aug 2026 13:13:30
I think we already have a huge squad full of talented youngsters, so I'm not sure we need to add another at this stage. We should probably prioritise them, including our own academy stars.

11 Aug 2026 13:47:50
Agreed, JBS.

06 Aug 2026 12:12:29
Interesting news surfacing that it appears all the paperwork for the Rogers signing may have been submitted to the Premier League
A few days earlier than the formal announcement on the 21st July.

If true, we will soon find out if Jackson does move to Villa at the end of the window, allowing for 45 days between the transactions, so not classed as a swap and the full fee can be achieved no doubt nicely inflated to suit the loophole duo of Aston Villa and Chelsea.



Be lovely to shaft those bellends at UEFA.

06 Aug 2026 15:56:30
U totally agree with you, EbW.

09 Aug 2026 11:54:33
After watching game yesterday I'd love to keep Jackson.

11 Aug 2026 17:38:16
Agreed about Jackson, though he must curb his temper!

05 Aug 2026 16:42:56
If rumours are to be believed, Disasi on loan to Palace with an “obligation” to buy. Seems like a solution that satisfies all parties.

05 Aug 2026 22:26:39
Tom

We have just given them £51mil. Why can't they afford to buy Desasi without a loan and obligation.

06 Aug 2026 05:22:24
Bill, it's because the £51m came from us that is the problem and why it has to be a loan.

06 Aug 2026 07:49:16
Tom

I really hated the Super League idea, but if it gets us away from UEFA's financial restraints, I think it needs to be looked at again.

06 Aug 2026 08:43:12
Bill, you know I don't think the financial rules/restrictions are fit for purpose.
I understand the need to protect clubs, but I do not like imposed restrictions on how people choose to spend their money.

06 Aug 2026 09:36:20
Totally agree with you, Tom.

05 Aug 2026 09:38:44
Rumour has it we’ll sign another CB before the summer is out. Whilst I’d want the club to ensure the pathway for Acheampong is clearly marked out, there isn’t much top-end cover for who would be our starting CBs, especially on the left side if Hato is playing LB / LWB. Tosin may also be a really important character in the squad, but can he be relied upon on the pitch if Colwill or Lacroix are out for an extended period of time. I think a backup option who can play in the middle of a three or left of a two is definitely needed.



We’re also looking to another CM. I’m less certain that we need to add another option here, unless Fernandez leaves. In the scenario where he does leave, we need a high-quality starting option. Guimaraes would have been perfect, but we’re continually linked, seem keen on Scott or Wharton, personally I prefer Wharton out of the two - even in an inflated CM market, I don’t see how Scott is close to a £100m player.

05 Aug 2026 10:31:48
Outgoings first J.

05 Aug 2026 10:46:26
J

Of all the positions to sort out next is the Gk position.

05 Aug 2026 10:51:23
I personally think Stones would have been a good interim solution as the extra CB, but ho hum.

I am not a massive fan of Scott. A Palace supporting mate of mine is convinced we are signing Wharton. I'm not too sure that will happen, or about him as a player.

09 Aug 2026 11:56:07
I think Wharton is a great player. I'd prefer him to Anderson of City.

04 Aug 2026 18:32:54
With City apparently now showing a definite interest in Neto, maybe it will flush out some other interested clubs.

If City want to pay a significant premium, then so be it, but I would be happy for him to stay. Having said that it would be difficult to turn down £75m-£85m. 😇

04 Aug 2026 19:30:34
Whilst I quite like Neto, I think his end product is sadly lacking. Someone has to make way for all the new players we've bought, so I'd be happy to sell for over £70m tbf.

04 Aug 2026 21:42:38
Tom, if we sell Neto for £70 million that profit of £16 million more than pays for D.Fofana and D.Washington who a certain poster likes to bring up all the time. I think the £40 million profit on Santos also covers just about any other loss as well.

I have said it before, these yankee's might not know anything bout soccer but sure do know how to a profit on buying and selling.

05 Aug 2026 07:34:17
EbW, as I posted on another thread, apparently no club in the history of football has made a profit on every transfer investment.

05 Aug 2026 08:17:29
EbW

How about we don't sell Neto just to offset losses in other transfers.

How many players do we need to sell to offset the loss on no permanent FOS? I'm not sure where the good business by the owners comes in there.

05 Aug 2026 10:34:50
Bill, if we do sell Neto, I don't think it's a book balancing exercise. I think it will be because the manager thinks we have sufficient cover, or we are going to play three at the back in most games.

05 Aug 2026 10:35:03
Players are going for huge sums of money. Whoever stockpiled all the kids deserves a payrise. Paid a billion on prospects, probably worth double that now.

05 Aug 2026 10:49:10
K

Why don't we try and keep our squad and try and compete.

If the owners want to make money, open up a supermarket.

05 Aug 2026 10:53:32
K, The market has certainly helped, and maybe that this is now viewed as a new starting point with the regulator.

05 Aug 2026 11:58:33
Tom, I think the regulator plays a large part in all of this, and far more clubs are starting to stockpile young talent. Blue.co may just be ahead of the game.

05 Aug 2026 12:34:06
K, like a lot of things in life, there has maybe a tad of good fortune, with it almost being a new regulatory starting point, but yes, I agree, we now look to be slightly ahead of the game, signing so much young talent.

03 Aug 2026 16:28:50
Fee agreed for chabs, off to Como.

31 Jul 2026 15:44:58
10 million fine.
2-window suspended transfer ban.

Outcome of FA charges.

All matters which were self-reported cleared.

Roman and Bruce and Marina were rather dodgy but always get applauded.

Blue.co very honest in all dealings and get slagged off on here.

In the meantime, what about Manchester City?

31 Jul 2026 18:25:32
Roman or Blue.co

Welcome to the site.

I think we are all agreed that we are thankful for the success the Roman era brought, but equally the new owners were left with a mess to resolve.

Also, I'm pretty sure every poster on here is glad that the new owners at the time self-reported, and I believe that's why our punishment was reduced.



You mention Man City. My response is: who knows, I certainly don't.

31 Jul 2026 21:49:50
My guess is, if we hadn't self-reported and cooperated fully with all the governing bodies, we may well have received a points deduction as a punishment. Any points deduction may well have meant us being relegated last season.

I'm also not sure that just having a new owner is a defence in itself.

01 Aug 2026 07:43:58
Agreed, Tom. And I thought that apart from suspended transfer ban, acsux points deduction was also suspended.

01 Aug 2026 07:48:14
Incredibly detailed and complex case.
RA sadly allowed and funded significant payments that weren't in accord with the regulations. Others were complicit, and you get a flavour of who was involved, and whilst not proof positive, look at those in a variety of senior positions under RA who have left (and I don't just mean the directors).
It's a staggering web, and even after Blue Co took over, two payments were made, but they had no knowledge of these payments.


The level of cooperation was extraordinary, it had to be. We are very lucky to get away so lightly because we have. One interesting fact in the written reasons is that we were the subject of an HMRC investigation at the time of takeover, and have now settled, but it seems that 20 clubs have/are being investigated by HMRC and some £380+ m has been paid, but to date only us and Brighton have self-reported.

01 Aug 2026 08:56:00
Terras, thanks for adding some extra colour in your post. Much appreciated.

01 Aug 2026 08:59:50
I think the bigger issue here is that if we had not self reported, the whole thing would probably not have come to light in the first place.

You have to ask what else is going on with other clubs in the Prem League that nobody knows about espically the authorities.

On other sites it's "they have hot caught outvagain" or "the cheats have been caught out", nothing about the new owners self reporting.

This is where we really miss our beloved ED002.

02 Aug 2026 17:50:22
Bill,
It would have come out.
The Cyprus Leaks and the fact that HMRC were already investigating both are mentioned in the written reasons, and the reality is that Americans are far more fearful of regulation than some other owners.
We got off very lightly. The offences were far ranging and involved vast sums.

03 Aug 2026 22:17:24
Very generic comment about American owners, Tom - seen plenty of dodgy ones about.

05 Aug 2026 07:44:04
It's just a fact we have American owners!!

I have seen plenty of dodgy owners at many clubs over the years. They seem to come in all different shapes, sizes, and nationalities. I guess, the comment Terras made about American businessmen being fearful of regulators is very accurate, given how heavily regulated the financial sector is in America.

31 Jul 2026 07:31:10
Hi Ed and my fellow blues x

Just a question on the outgoings, seems like there could be quite a lot leaving?

Does Ed or anyone know who and to possibly where.

Be very helpful, me and my old man have been talking about this for weeks and would be good to get one up on him!

31 Jul 2026 10:35:37
SteveCfc, I made the point the other day that Alonso needs to decide who he wants and who he doesn't. Alonso is clearly calling the shots, and if he wants a 35 year old midfielder, then fair play to the club to back him. Likewise, if he feels Sanchez should start the season as number 1 goalie, then again he is being backed. The same applies to departures; he said in an interview yesterday that some centre-halves will be sold.

Also, some forwards will be sold. Alonso will oversee who he wants in the squad and who he doesn't want. We fans will all have different views to Mr. Alonso, but come the start of the season it will all be in place. The season review conducted by the owners placed full control with Alonso on the playing side, so they must be congratulated.

31 Jul 2026 12:05:40
Apparently Alonso said he wants 4-5 CB's in the squad, which to me would indicate that we'll likely be playing with a back 4 in most games, with potentially James&Hato moving to a back 3 on some occasions.

I think we'll see Sarr & Anselmino both go out on loan. Como are continuing to press for Chalobah, and the last report seems to say they're quite close to Chelsea's valuation for the player.

Badiashile has been linked with Napoli on loan with a buy option. Disasi most strongly linked with West Ham, but other sides such as Palace, Coventry, Roma & AC Milan have also been linked.

Gusto may go to City. Jackson linked to Villa & Newcastle. Delap linked to Everton, Leeds & Forest. Could potentially see Neto leave too. Jorgensen looks like he'll be going to Strasbourg.

31 Jul 2026 12:52:35
Cheers, Fuser.

The last I saw on the Chalobah deal was that it fell through. Tomorrow walked away.

Jackson to Villa would be a problem due to SCR restrictions, due to the Garnacho deal already done, and with Howe going, I doubt Newcastle will go for him.



Disasi will not drop down a division to join West Ham, I think he would be good for Palace.

Gusto will only go to City if we massively drop our price, which I cannot see happening and shouldn't.

31 Jul 2026 19:19:46
The issue with Disasi to Palace is the same as Jackson to Villa, but we could do a similar deal to the Garnacho one.

31 Jul 2026 20:04:57
With it now looking like Chalobah is about to leave, I can see Badiashile now going out on loan, and Disasi being sold to the happy Hammers or Forest.
It looks like Delap is being sold to Everton.
I'm struggling to see what we do with Tosin.
Neto will also be one to watch as this window comes to a close.

01 Aug 2026 08:53:34
I hope so, Tom. It's good to watch Neto for his wing play.

Do we need to do anything with Tosin, as no doubt injuries will happen throughout the season?

05 Aug 2026 07:44:57
Bill, I am not a fan of Tosin, so I would sell him.

25 Jul 2026 11:39:30
As I mentioned a long time ago, Liverpool have an interest in Neto, but it’s always been dependent on other targets.
Despite Chelsea saying differently, apparently Liverpool made a more concrete inquiry yesterday afternoon. Time will tell.

A good old friend told me about this latest development a few mins ago. I have no idea if this deal will happen.

25 Jul 2026 13:32:17
Thanks, Tom, for sharing. Multiple reports say Neto is wanted by Man City, but Chelsea FC are not pushing to sell and will not stand in his way if he wishes to leave.

25 Jul 2026 13:32:47
Apparently, being reported, City are interested too, which could be possible if Savinho leaves. The Liverpool interest is defo possible, given that they seem to be struggling to get a replacement in for Salah.

30 Jul 2026 12:07:11
I think, if Savinho goes to Spurs, then City may move for Neto.

05 Aug 2026 07:45:52
Care, mate, your prediction is looking spot on at the moment.