[Albion] Chelsea Fire Sale - who could we go for?

[Reddleman]

With Chelsea missing out on Europe, the implications for FFP and the size of their current squad all sensible pundits and commentators seem to think there needs to be a rapid sale of players come the summer.

It got me thinking whether there could be any opportunities for us. My initial reaction was no because we don’t fish in that type of pond but on reflection maybe there’s some options:

1. David Fofana - we were interested in him before, they are clearly going to buy a top striker so his game time which is already limited will be virtually zero. Given their financial issues would turning a small profit in a year be of interest to them. Ferguson will be our number one but as this week has shown and particularly if we make Europe we need greater depth.
2. Loftus-Cheek - was mentioned previously, he has the calibre and needs a move. We do like signing British players with a good attitude which he apparently has. He’s also very versatile. RDZ could work wonders for him, realistically I think he would be too expensive for what he would give us.
3. Conor Gallagher - linked with him in the press, cannot believe that, too expensive but would be a quality signing.
4. Colwill - if we, rightly, insisted on £50m for Ben White he must be worth the same. He’s not coming here.
5. Carney Chukwuemeka - absolutely quality player. Can’t imagine Chelsea would let him go but if they are desperate for cash and we can offer first team football could we sneak him. Would love it, can’t see it!

Who have I missed?! Could we ask for Mudryk on loan for a year to let RDZ help him get up to to speed in the PL?!

 

[southstandandy]

I'd take Enzo for £2m and possibly Mudryk for £700k but that would be it.

 

[Left Footer]

Couldn`t afford any of their wages could we?
Fofana the striker we were supposed to be in for before Chelsea came in.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Is the tea lady any good?

 

[KZNSeagull]

Cucu for £2m as backup for Pervis

 

[Reddleman]

Couldn`t afford any of their wages could we?
Fofana the striker we were supposed to be in for before Chelsea came in.

That probably is the issue but if players are being told they won’t play or even named in next seasons PL squad their demands might soften. We can pay decent wages where needed, see Lallana.

Fofana is the one we were talking to and Chelsea gazumped us and he hasn’t played and won’t if they sign new options up front.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

For any of the senior players to make a move, to us or anywhere probably, they are going to have to take a pay cut. I think they will mostly just hang around and collect their wages and continually drag the club down.

I think Chelsea will be forced into selling some young talent that they would prefer not to sell, certainly if they want to find a top striker. Whether they are coming to us or not is a different matter.

 

[Left Footer]

That probably is the issue but if players are being told they won’t play or even named in next seasons PL squad their demands might soften. We can pay decent wages where needed, see Lallana.

Fofana is the one we were talking to and Chelsea gazumped us and he hasn’t played and won’t if they sign new options up front.

I would imagine they would be looking to recuperate some of their costs from Potter and Cucurella so even if we do get one of theirs not likely to be cheap.
Colwill certainly looks like either signing a new contract with them or if the rumours are true Liverpool, Man City etc are showing some interest.

I like Gallagher but again he`ll probably end up with a club who pay a lot, maybe Villa, Newcastle.

 

[Lenny Rider]

Couldn`t afford any of their wages could we?
Fofana the striker we were supposed to be in for before Chelsea came in.

At some point are we going to have to rethink our wage structure?

 

[Left Footer]

At some point are we going to have to rethink our wage structure?

i guess so but would imagine most at chelsea are on lallana wages and more, even if we do rethink it will still be a long way off the big sixes.

 

[Springal]

At some point are we going to have to rethink our wage structure?

The wage structure has increased every year, and we ‘know’ with some players we will push the boat out. I guess the problem is it’s the chain reaction it causes.

Unless the club can really push commercial revenues on, or we the fans accept more player sales then it’s a tough ask I guess.

Even Europa League is only about £20M a season extra revenue

 

[Beanstalk]

1. David Fofana - we were interested in him before, they are clearly going to buy a top striker so his game time which is already limited will be virtually zero. Given their financial issues would turning a small profit in a year be of interest to them. Ferguson will be our number one but as this week has shown and particularly if we make Europe we need greater depth.
2. Loftus-Cheek - was mentioned previously, he has the calibre and needs a move. We do like signing British players with a good attitude which he apparently has. He’s also very versatile. RDZ could work wonders for him, realistically I think he would be too expensive for what he would give us.
3. Conor Gallagher - linked with him in the press, cannot believe that, too expensive but would be a quality signing.
4. Colwill - if we, rightly, insisted on £50m for Ben White he must be worth the same. He’s not coming here.
5. Carney Chukwuemeka - absolutely quality player. Can’t imagine Chelsea would let him go but if they are desperate for cash and we can offer first team football could we sneak him. Would love it, can’t see it!

Chelsea's firesale will be of HGP as they need "pure profit" for FFP terms. You can therefore take Fofana and Chukwuemeka off of the table. Colwill apparently is expected to "fight for a place at Chelsea next season" as well.

Mason Mount will be the biggest sale. Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi and Maybe Chalobah will join him out the exit door. That will pocket £100m+ "pure profit" and allow them more time to move on players that a new manager doesn't want.

I could imagine we get Lewis Hall as a future LB option however.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Loftus-Cheek and Chalobah will be four to go this summer, all homegrown and will turn a decent profit.

Be surprised if they sell Gallager or Colwill. Fofana won’t be sold yet.

 

[Lurchy]

Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Loftus-Cheek and Chalobah will be four to go this summer, all homegrown and will turn a decent profit.

Be surprised if they sell Gallager or Colwill. Fofana won’t be sold yet.

Can add Broja to the list as well. He’s also homegrown.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Standard are reporting a number of CEO’s attended the champions league game to discuss such matters, including Bloom. Did he travel up with big Rob?

Assuming he might have been at the game but beyond me how they would know what was discussed if anything!

 

[Commander]

At some point are we going to have to rethink our wage structure?

We'll have to if we are in Europe.

 

[A1X]

Winstanley, anyone?

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Chelsea's firesale will be of HGP as they need "pure profit" for FFP terms. You can therefore take Fofana and Chukwuemeka off of the table. Colwill apparently is expected to "fight for a place at Chelsea next season" as well.

Mason Mount will be the biggest sale. Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi and Maybe Chalobah will join him out the exit door. That will pocket £100m+ "pure profit" and allow them more time to move on players that a new manager doesn't want.

I could imagine we get Lewis Hall as a future LB option however.

I'm not so sure they will get the prices they think they will get.

Firstly, clubs know that Chelsea are over a barrel here. Secondly these players will be on wages which will make prospective buyers think twice, and even if they do take the plunge are likely to modify the fee offered accordingly.

I do think Mount would fetch a fair bit, but not so sure about the others.

 

[The Fits]

Gallagher is a much better player than this season has suggested. Would also be great to have him because he seems to score against us every game. Imagine if we signed him and Colwill. Total lols. Hudson Odoi would thrive under RDZ.

 

[highflyer]

We'll have to if we are in Europe.

Why?

I believe that the wage structure (which I am sure is in constant evolution rather than being 're-thought') is integral to our successful model. We need to be a team that is more than the sum of its parts. And we need to avoid greedy dick heads.
Hope we stick with that. I don't want to end up like Chelsea