| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap 16:42 - Jan 22 with 10562 views | NeverSayDie |
still being hunted and figure of £50 million, or thereabouts (higher rather than lower) has been touted as enough to complete the deal. |  | | |  |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:43 - Jan 22 with 6253 views | SaffronWaldenBlues |
We could get more in the summer, so why relegate ourselves for a paltry £50million quid? |  |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:49 - Jan 22 with 6054 views | gainsboroughblue |
A Spurs site saying the same.
It's all 'according to experts' at the moment. |  |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:50 - Jan 22 with 6035 views | NeverSayDie |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:43 - Jan 22 by SaffronWaldenBlues |
We could get more in the summer, so why relegate ourselves for a paltry £50million quid? |
All I know, is that they are not letting go, he is their main target up top it seems. They have been in contact several times this month and continue to chase. I would be surprised if that £50 million had been plucked out of thin air (not completely implausible though) maybe we’ve given them an indication of the amount it would take to part ways with him 🤷♂️
Every player has a price, though it would seem like a sucicdal move, UNLESS we have a top quality replacement lined up? | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:51 - Jan 22 with 5954 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
What are these sources?! Press, or 'known' to you? ITK
Gossip as usual? |  |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:52 - Jan 22 with 5922 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:43 - Jan 22 by SaffronWaldenBlues |
We could get more in the summer, so why relegate ourselves for a paltry £50million quid? |
Its just speculation at the moment. | |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:52 - Jan 22 with 5928 views | SaffronWaldenBlues |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:50 - Jan 22 by NeverSayDie |
All I know, is that they are not letting go, he is their main target up top it seems. They have been in contact several times this month and continue to chase. I would be surprised if that £50 million had been plucked out of thin air (not completely implausible though) maybe we’ve given them an indication of the amount it would take to part ways with him 🤷♂️
Every player has a price, though it would seem like a sucicdal move, UNLESS we have a top quality replacement lined up? |
We know we don't though.
It would be both a seasonal and financially suicidal move to sell now. It would send a terrible message to the support during a tough run in the league too. | |
| An East Anglian Town overtaken by Londoners |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:53 - Jan 22 with 5886 views | dirtyboy |
I think he'd be in demand enough from enough clubs for us not to get held over a barrell due to needing the money.
He's likely worth more to us for the next 5 months than any price we'd get for him.
That said, if it was well upwards of £50m and we could get someone like Jesus in for half that, then it's a deal the club might consider.
Who knows...the club will look at every opportunity and weigh up pros and cons. |  | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:55 - Jan 22 with 5810 views | SheffordBlue |
I think there's probably an element of the bigger clubs knowing he's unlikely to leave this window but wanting to make enough noise now that when they go for him in the summer they've demonstrated to him and his agent that they're really serious. |  |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:57 - Jan 22 with 5706 views | ibbleobble |
I'd probably conserve your clickbait energy for the summer when the Delap rumours are going to go into orbit, and then some... | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:59 - Jan 22 with 5606 views | NeverSayDie |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:51 - Jan 22 by Marshalls_Mullet |
What are these sources?! Press, or 'known' to you? ITK
Gossip as usual? |
Various Chelsea Podcasters, website owners and journos saying the same thing, so info is coming back from inside Chelsea somewhere. Not a secret that Chelsea have been after him for yonks and have made him a priority signing this month, it’s all speculation until something does/doesn’t happen, the only interesting development on this, is that a figure has been quoted as the amount it would take to get him, which we haven’t seen previously, either that’s made up completely, or they’ve received some indication from ITFC of what amount we’d consider selling him for 🤷♂️ | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:00 - Jan 22 with 5556 views | cressi |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:55 - Jan 22 by SheffordBlue |
I think there's probably an element of the bigger clubs knowing he's unlikely to leave this window but wanting to make enough noise now that when they go for him in the summer they've demonstrated to him and his agent that they're really serious. |
It's all absolutely garbage No way are we going to sell our best chance of survival in January it won't happen the rewards to stay up are massive. We will add to our strikers this month bot get rid. | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:03 - Jan 22 with 5420 views | _clive_baker_ |
I might be tempted to take £60m tbh, as long as it included a loan back for the remainder of the season. Would obviously compromise the Enciso deal as we're only allowed 2 domestic loans, but I think I could live with that. Anything less than that feels cheap, and not having him for the run in this season is a complete non starter for me.
That would allow us to plan for life beyond Delap and know where we stand financially, perhaps also go bigger on that new #9 this month and be more attractive to them, as they will know Delap is leaving. But it gives us more firepower over the next few months. |  | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:05 - Jan 22 with 5373 views | Zx1988 |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:03 - Jan 22 by _clive_baker_ |
I might be tempted to take £60m tbh, as long as it included a loan back for the remainder of the season. Would obviously compromise the Enciso deal as we're only allowed 2 domestic loans, but I think I could live with that. Anything less than that feels cheap, and not having him for the run in this season is a complete non starter for me.
That would allow us to plan for life beyond Delap and know where we stand financially, perhaps also go bigger on that new #9 this month and be more attractive to them, as they will know Delap is leaving. But it gives us more firepower over the next few months. |
How are clubs allowed to structure such deals? Would we have to have him loaned back if we wanted him until May, or could a deal be done whereby all gets agreed (and partially paid?) now, but the transfer of the player doesn't take effect until the summer? | |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:05 - Jan 22 with 5350 views | pointofblue |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:00 - Jan 22 by cressi |
It's all absolutely garbage No way are we going to sell our best chance of survival in January it won't happen the rewards to stay up are massive. We will add to our strikers this month bot get rid. |
"No way are we going to sell our best chance of survival in January..."
And yet on another thread we're debating Wolves selling Cunha. | |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:07 - Jan 22 with 5308 views | gainsboroughblue |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:05 - Jan 22 by pointofblue |
"No way are we going to sell our best chance of survival in January..."
And yet on another thread we're debating Wolves selling Cunha. |
Delap's attitude hasn't been called into question by his manager and the club as a whole isn't as fractious. | |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:08 - Jan 22 with 5269 views | bluefunk |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:05 - Jan 22 by pointofblue |
"No way are we going to sell our best chance of survival in January..."
And yet on another thread we're debating Wolves selling Cunha. |
McKenna has said Delap is not for sale. Wolves on the other hand have made no such comment on Cunha, merely criticised him for his teamwork and engagement with fans. |  | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:08 - Jan 22 with 5242 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:59 - Jan 22 by NeverSayDie |
Various Chelsea Podcasters, website owners and journos saying the same thing, so info is coming back from inside Chelsea somewhere. Not a secret that Chelsea have been after him for yonks and have made him a priority signing this month, it’s all speculation until something does/doesn’t happen, the only interesting development on this, is that a figure has been quoted as the amount it would take to get him, which we haven’t seen previously, either that’s made up completely, or they’ve received some indication from ITFC of what amount we’d consider selling him for 🤷♂️ |
So, unfounded speculation from unreliable sources at present. | |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:13 - Jan 22 with 5085 views | NeverSayDie |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:08 - Jan 22 by Marshalls_Mullet |
So, unfounded speculation from unreliable sources at present. |
Everything is speculation until a club/involved party confirms something publicly, but that doesn’t make the claims untrue, we just don’t know if it is, or isn’t. | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:13 - Jan 22 with 5075 views | Exiled2Surrey |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:59 - Jan 22 by NeverSayDie |
Various Chelsea Podcasters, website owners and journos saying the same thing, so info is coming back from inside Chelsea somewhere. Not a secret that Chelsea have been after him for yonks and have made him a priority signing this month, it’s all speculation until something does/doesn’t happen, the only interesting development on this, is that a figure has been quoted as the amount it would take to get him, which we haven’t seen previously, either that’s made up completely, or they’ve received some indication from ITFC of what amount we’d consider selling him for 🤷♂️ |
Leaving aside what it would do for us (because I really don’t want to think about it)
I would question “why now?” from a Chelsea perspective. Chances are they are going to make top 4 - Man City may accelerate, but Forest will likely slow - Delap makes it more likely they make the top 4, but think they will get there anyway with what they have. I would be more worried with Arsenal TBH.
Also - if you were Chelsea, would you swap Nkunku for Delap? Every day of the week I would say. Given that Nkunku is quoted at 70m then you have to think 50m is way off
I don’t think this is a Cunha situation either - he won’t be pushing for a move
Finally, this city buy back clause - no way 50m guarantees Delap goes to Chelsea - City would exercise, surely? | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:14 - Jan 22 with 5057 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:05 - Jan 22 by Zx1988 |
How are clubs allowed to structure such deals? Would we have to have him loaned back if we wanted him until May, or could a deal be done whereby all gets agreed (and partially paid?) now, but the transfer of the player doesn't take effect until the summer? |
That's probably the best way of doing it theoretically, in that it saves us using a loan spot on him. I've heard of pre arrangements with out of contract players but never with a transfer, not sure if its allowed or how that would be factored in from a FFP perspective as its probably deferred revenue. I guess the risk of injury probably makes those deals unlikely, as it would presumably be contingent on a medical nearer the time, and the buying club could come up with any old sh1t to worm out of it. | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:14 - Jan 22 with 5047 views | TheBoyBlue |
He's rubbish, they need to steer clear of that donkey.... | |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:18 - Jan 22 with 4922 views | J2BLUE |
NeverSayDie desperate to believe we're already down. |  |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:20 - Jan 22 with 4875 views | greyhound |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 16:50 - Jan 22 by NeverSayDie |
All I know, is that they are not letting go, he is their main target up top it seems. They have been in contact several times this month and continue to chase. I would be surprised if that £50 million had been plucked out of thin air (not completely implausible though) maybe we’ve given them an indication of the amount it would take to part ways with him 🤷♂️
Every player has a price, though it would seem like a sucicdal move, UNLESS we have a top quality replacement lined up? |
Why do you think the al hamadi move broke down. Him and Hirst to the moon | | | |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:20 - Jan 22 with 4862 views | Dubtractor |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:18 - Jan 22 by J2BLUE |
NeverSayDie desperate to believe we're already down. |
I said the other day, they have the least appropriate username on here. |  |
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| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:21 - Jan 22 with 4840 views | Dennyx4 |
| Chelsea sources confirming that Delap on 17:13 - Jan 22 by Exiled2Surrey |
Leaving aside what it would do for us (because I really don’t want to think about it)
I would question “why now?” from a Chelsea perspective. Chances are they are going to make top 4 - Man City may accelerate, but Forest will likely slow - Delap makes it more likely they make the top 4, but think they will get there anyway with what they have. I would be more worried with Arsenal TBH.
Also - if you were Chelsea, would you swap Nkunku for Delap? Every day of the week I would say. Given that Nkunku is quoted at 70m then you have to think 50m is way off
I don’t think this is a Cunha situation either - he won’t be pushing for a move
Finally, this city buy back clause - no way 50m guarantees Delap goes to Chelsea - City would exercise, surely? |
What if the buy back only comes into force in the summer window?
Pure speculation, but could we then sell for higher in January, without breaking the clause. Does seem unlikely though. |  | | |
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