I think spending 115m+ on Isak is a big risk. I like the player, but objectively he probably isn't worth more than 85m. I wouldn't be opposed to throwing a player in there to get the fee down if possible. I genuinely do think that Nkunku & Jackson would be good enough with Guiu as a PL back up. The thing I worry about most is getting Nkunku in the squad, fitness is certainly a concern, but to me I think he is so important to our success next season.
To be honest no-one really floats my boat now, happy with Guiu and Jackson. Would be ok with anyone for under say30 mill who we can move on easily for when that Special One arrives.
All depends on who we can shift out, Gallagher, Broja not doing themselves any favours. More important that we get FFP sorted and wait for next year when the S.America invasion arrives.
I would like to see Isak or Solanke come in. Both are a good age, and have room to improve. I would be happy going big for Isak and instead of signing a winger as well we could use Jackson on the left
We need a point of difference, someone who can give us a more direct option. A 28 year old Olivier Giroud would be perfect. As we don't have a time machine, and based on similarity to him I'd suggest Jonas Wind of Wolfsburg - not a goal machine but the slot in the squad isn't 'goal machine', it's 'alternative option to get us up the pitch and bring people into play'. I'd also not turn our noses up at Tammy - across 250 career games he's a goal every two games, which is a little below his xG. He's a good all round striker and about a thousand times more effective than a more aesthetic João Felix type.
I say,Jackson keeps the spot,he's shown signs of improvement and is versatile enough to play left wing and maybe even in that position interchange with Nkuku (who everyone seems to forget about) in the same game. So for me bring in the young lad from Barca,on a great deal and have him compete with Jackson. If that's not the case anybody with a real aerial threat so we have two different options. I'm not certain about anything but that would be my choice. Let's us retain cash for a keeper. As always Chelsea Chelsea 💙💙💙
My dream striker would be julian Alvarez - Premier league experience, proven goal scorer, technical ability, has worked with Palmer, Enzo and Palmer, and a winner.
I'm just going to comment on the names we've been linked with, and put them in order of player profile / ability and then my preferred option based on the likely fee.
Isak - absolutely top class, but insane fee. Not going to happen
Ferguson - perfect stylistic fit, great stats, young, PL proven, fee would be too much
Duran - chaos merchant, strong, great shot, fair price
Calvert-Lewin - cheaper option, good underlying stats, has abilities none of our other strikers have
Omorodion - similar to Duran IMO
Solanke - decent option but maybe not exactly what we need
David - decent player, but nothing special
Toney - avoid like the plague IMO for any number of reasons
My first choice is Gyokeres, or someone in that mold. He can do a bit of everything, works incredibly hard off the ball, links up play. But I know it's not realistic.
For now, I think I would play Jackson and Nkunku together one way or another, especially with what Maresca supposedly asks his striker to do. If that's what he chooses to do during preseason, then I'd go for someone who's a bit more of a traditional target man - we need our next Giroud basically. Someone to bring on when it's not working out who can kick the door down a little bit. Guirassy would have been perfect, but clearly has better offers/others have done that groundwork.
I think the asking price for Isak is too much. I will like chelsea to look for someone who will complement Jackson and not someone who will turn him to a second fiddle.
Solanke for me because of the Chelsea DNA, which we will likely lose with the sale of Conor and Trev. He is still young enough and is coming off of a very good season. His path to get to where he is now, has hopefully helped with his maturity, don’t think confidence was ever an issue.
Isak has it all and will get better, as long as he stays fit and on the pitch, can we afford him?
Toney would be good, not sure kids in the club could handle him, will we take a chance?
Dom is a meh OK but I rather he stayed away, the PR coming home spin would be a bit sickening for me then if he does not hit the ground firing in goals it would be a real mess....
Return to Napoli for Osi ?? Can we afford him???
The Barca kid is a real talent however the PL eats up players he would need help if he comes. Where is another duo of JFH & EG when you need them.
Back to statement signings, this is that 4th window of the PLAN, all I see is bank balance statements being the priority, maybe if we moved on some failed signings that cost big money would be a start, I dont see players going out
This article just proves how you can’t please all Chelsea supporters all of the time.
To those of you that think you & only you are correct and everyone else is wrong you’re destined to always be wound up.
Looking at what we’ve got Jackson who matched Drogba’s 1st year scoring record and should push on this year now he has gained experience. Also seems to stay fit which is a tremendous positive.
Nkunku has an eye for goal but last season wrecked by injuries looking for better this coming season. Probably best as a 10 or if needed a false 9.
Guiu comes through Barcelona academy actually a snip at 5/6 million, would expect high technique skills and a clear picture mentally of what’s required as a striker is he another Palmer only time will tell.
We should find a slot in the squad for him and perhaps use him to see out games and cup games.
In an injury plagued season we scored 101 goals if our defense had been solid we would have been in champions league positions and challenging for the title well that’s my belief anyway.
If we must have another striker, if it’s deemed actually essential then I’m in the queue for someone who will add to the team at the right cost and it wouldn’t be an elite elite striker which’s means tops we spend £60 million all in but I’m in the anyone but Toney camp more trouble than he is worth and I’m really not sure he brings anything to the table except his own ego.
Personally I’d spend the money on getting a rock solid defense and get rid of the defensive driftwood Disasi in particular and bring in an elite defender to stiffen up the spine of the team.
But we have Fofana i hear you say, will he stay fit i reply?
Jackson, Nkuku and give the coach a chance to assess the Guiu, DW, DDF and Richards. What's the rush? Scored plenty last year without Nkuku for most of the season.
I think spending 115m+ on Isak is a big risk. I like the player, but objectively he probably isn't worth more than 85m. I wouldn't be opposed to throwing a player in there to get the fee down if possible. I genuinely do think that Nkunku & Jackson would be good enough with Guiu as a PL back up. The thing I worry about most is getting Nkunku in the squad, fitness is certainly a concern, but to me I think he is so important to our success next season.
To be honest no-one really floats my boat now, happy with Guiu and Jackson. Would be ok with anyone for under say30 mill who we can move on easily for when that Special One arrives.
All depends on who we can shift out, Gallagher, Broja not doing themselves any favours. More important that we get FFP sorted and wait for next year when the S.America invasion arrives.
I would like to see Isak or Solanke come in. Both are a good age, and have room to improve. I would be happy going big for Isak and instead of signing a winger as well we could use Jackson on the left
Agree with that, Matt
Not happening for either of them.
Isak is just click bait.
As for Solanke?
£60 million release clause.
Won't happen
We need a point of difference, someone who can give us a more direct option. A 28 year old Olivier Giroud would be perfect. As we don't have a time machine, and based on similarity to him I'd suggest Jonas Wind of Wolfsburg - not a goal machine but the slot in the squad isn't 'goal machine', it's 'alternative option to get us up the pitch and bring people into play'. I'd also not turn our noses up at Tammy - across 250 career games he's a goal every two games, which is a little below his xG. He's a good all round striker and about a thousand times more effective than a more aesthetic João Felix type.
I say,Jackson keeps the spot,he's shown signs of improvement and is versatile enough to play left wing and maybe even in that position interchange with Nkuku (who everyone seems to forget about) in the same game. So for me bring in the young lad from Barca,on a great deal and have him compete with Jackson. If that's not the case anybody with a real aerial threat so we have two different options. I'm not certain about anything but that would be my choice. Let's us retain cash for a keeper. As always Chelsea Chelsea 💙💙💙
My dream striker would be julian Alvarez - Premier league experience, proven goal scorer, technical ability, has worked with Palmer, Enzo and Palmer, and a winner.
Will we get him? I suspect unlikely now
I'm just going to comment on the names we've been linked with, and put them in order of player profile / ability and then my preferred option based on the likely fee.
Isak - absolutely top class, but insane fee. Not going to happen
Ferguson - perfect stylistic fit, great stats, young, PL proven, fee would be too much
Duran - chaos merchant, strong, great shot, fair price
Calvert-Lewin - cheaper option, good underlying stats, has abilities none of our other strikers have
Omorodion - similar to Duran IMO
Solanke - decent option but maybe not exactly what we need
David - decent player, but nothing special
Toney - avoid like the plague IMO for any number of reasons
Beier - not cut out for PL football whatsoever
Solanke if the price is right…. Was very impressed with him last season….
My first choice is Gyokeres, or someone in that mold. He can do a bit of everything, works incredibly hard off the ball, links up play. But I know it's not realistic.
For now, I think I would play Jackson and Nkunku together one way or another, especially with what Maresca supposedly asks his striker to do. If that's what he chooses to do during preseason, then I'd go for someone who's a bit more of a traditional target man - we need our next Giroud basically. Someone to bring on when it's not working out who can kick the door down a little bit. Guirassy would have been perfect, but clearly has better offers/others have done that groundwork.
I think the asking price for Isak is too much. I will like chelsea to look for someone who will complement Jackson and not someone who will turn him to a second fiddle.
Solanke for me because of the Chelsea DNA, which we will likely lose with the sale of Conor and Trev. He is still young enough and is coming off of a very good season. His path to get to where he is now, has hopefully helped with his maturity, don’t think confidence was ever an issue.
Toney would be my first choice or Solanke both have premier league experience and would help Jackson
Can we kiss and make-up with Romelu Lukaka ...........................
Absolutely not
Isak has it all and will get better, as long as he stays fit and on the pitch, can we afford him?
Toney would be good, not sure kids in the club could handle him, will we take a chance?
Dom is a meh OK but I rather he stayed away, the PR coming home spin would be a bit sickening for me then if he does not hit the ground firing in goals it would be a real mess....
Return to Napoli for Osi ?? Can we afford him???
The Barca kid is a real talent however the PL eats up players he would need help if he comes. Where is another duo of JFH & EG when you need them.
Back to statement signings, this is that 4th window of the PLAN, all I see is bank balance statements being the priority, maybe if we moved on some failed signings that cost big money would be a start, I dont see players going out
This article just proves how you can’t please all Chelsea supporters all of the time.
To those of you that think you & only you are correct and everyone else is wrong you’re destined to always be wound up.
Looking at what we’ve got Jackson who matched Drogba’s 1st year scoring record and should push on this year now he has gained experience. Also seems to stay fit which is a tremendous positive.
Nkunku has an eye for goal but last season wrecked by injuries looking for better this coming season. Probably best as a 10 or if needed a false 9.
Guiu comes through Barcelona academy actually a snip at 5/6 million, would expect high technique skills and a clear picture mentally of what’s required as a striker is he another Palmer only time will tell.
We should find a slot in the squad for him and perhaps use him to see out games and cup games.
In an injury plagued season we scored 101 goals if our defense had been solid we would have been in champions league positions and challenging for the title well that’s my belief anyway.
If we must have another striker, if it’s deemed actually essential then I’m in the queue for someone who will add to the team at the right cost and it wouldn’t be an elite elite striker which’s means tops we spend £60 million all in but I’m in the anyone but Toney camp more trouble than he is worth and I’m really not sure he brings anything to the table except his own ego.
Personally I’d spend the money on getting a rock solid defense and get rid of the defensive driftwood Disasi in particular and bring in an elite defender to stiffen up the spine of the team.
But we have Fofana i hear you say, will he stay fit i reply?
Jackson, Nkuku and give the coach a chance to assess the Guiu, DW, DDF and Richards. What's the rush? Scored plenty last year without Nkuku for most of the season.