comment by Superb - We've won it all !!! (U6486)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 4 minutes ago
Think we need an additional striker as well as Delap, not sure him and Jackson is good enough to get us to where we need to be.
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Well in that case we'll need someone else instead of both of them. We're not going to keep three strikers happy all vying for one spot in the team.
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It's quite normal to have three strikers, provided the 3rd choice is a definite third choice who won't complain too much.

I see Jackson and Delap as backup strikers to someone more experienced and a more proven goal scorer.

I think we'll only buy another striker if we sell Jackson

I think if it's Clearlake being consistent with how they have approached transfers for 2-3 years then it's just Delap and Jackson.

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Superb - We've won it all !!! (U6486)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 4 minutes ago
Think we need an additional striker as well as Delap, not sure him and Jackson is good enough to get us to where we need to be.
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Well in that case we'll need someone else instead of both of them. We're not going to keep three strikers happy all vying for one spot in the team.
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It's quite normal to have three strikers, provided the 3rd choice is a definite third choice who won't complain too much.
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Yeah but that wasn't my point in this instance. There would be no third choice striker who won't complain if we have Jackson, Delap and another top striker lol

Id put money on Jackson leaving

🚨 Sky Sport Germany information is that Liam Delap transfer does NOT effect Chelsea’s interest in Ekitike. Chelsea are still pushing for Ekitike. (@Plettigoal) #CFC

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 28 minutes ago
Think we need an additional striker as well as Delap, not sure him and Jackson is good enough to get us to where we need to be.
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Sell Jackson, get someone decent.

comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 35 minutes ago
Id put money on Jackson leaving
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I'd pay money to see him leave

Us pushing for another striker implies he's either going or just not considered our striker anymore

“In Chelsea, they like Rodrygo a lot. Rodrygo meets all the requirements: young, with experience at elite level and with tremendous margin of evolution. The price will not be cheap, around €100million. They believe he could be one of the Crown Jewels next season.

There have been informal enquiries, but the interest has not materialized yet, although it is expected that it will happen soon.

In Stamford Bridge they want to make a niche for him.”

(via @diarioas)

I missed some of the second half of yesterday’s game, so I watched the highlights this morning. And I saw Jackson running through on goal - before kicking it too far ahead of himself and rolling it to the keeper. Truly awful. He has no footballing iq.

Then I just saw the YouTube video of Delap that Steve posted above - and he looks like a very poor man’s Gyorkeres. Strong, and puts himself about causing problems in the box like a bull in a china shop. He’s brave too, and probably a better finisher than Jackson, but that’s the best I can say about him.

Delap plus Jackson will be better than Jackson on his own - but these guys are not world-beaters.

Yeah I do like Madueke despite his shortcomings. Still quite young as well.

He is several key years and seasons behind Gyokeres in development so that should not be a surprise

Gyokeres/Osimhen & Delap means we're serious.

Madueke & Neto are ok for the RW, it's the LW that needs someone who can chip in with goals on a regular basis

Delap has that Costa bulldozer type style to him

We saw Nkunku score a really good goal like that against Bournemouth before he became a pathetic excuse for a human being

comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 12 minutes ago
He is several key years and seasons behind Gyokeres in development so that should not be a surprise
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That’s true. He should improve over the next 3-4 years. And I don’t know what his ceiling is. Drogba was a late developer, so who knows. But as of right now I’m feeling a bit meh about signing him.

Breaking: Chelsea strike total agreement with Ipswich for Liam Delap. (@David_Ornstein)

Chelsea are continuing to track Mario Gila after missing out on top defensive target Dean Huijsen, though they will face competition from Inter Milan for the Lazio star, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk.

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 14 minutes ago
Gyokeres/Osimhen & Delap means we're serious.

Madueke & Neto are ok for the RW, it's the LW that needs someone who can chip in with goals on a regular basis
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And what about Estevao? I know he was talking himself up as a number 10, but I assume he will play as a right winger. Will we have Estevao, Neto and Madueke?

Currently we have no left wingers if we haven’t made a decision on Sancho yet. Yesterday’s performance probably proved he was worth spending £25M for (assuming his wages are in line), but I still imagine he would be backup for whoever else we sign. But as much as I like the idea of Rodrygo I can’t see us spending that much.

comment by NPE - Maresca's Minions (U22712)
posted 6 hours, 17 minutes ago
comment by Blarmy (U14547)
posted 3 minutes ago
I was impressed with Enzo last night in the 2nd half, he had that energy and drive i was hoping for in big games
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Feel like he's finally adapting to demands of PL and our team, which is nice.
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him n reece after the goal

🚨 Chelsea have tracked Gittens and Williams for the wing. (@kierangill_DM)

Wonder what we do with Reggie

Almost sounds like Maresca loves him too much to send him on loan

🏥 Liam Delap will sign his Chelsea contract in the next 24 hours as Ipswich Town has now authorized medical tests. Manchester City will get 30% of the deal as they had sell-on clause. (via @FabrizioRomano)

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