He's a fine player but the money is mental. He's not more talented than Camavinga, and Real would bite your hand off if they were offered half of Enzo's buyout clause (although Camavinga wouldn't want to leave). I wouldn't pay more for him than Arse are paying for Caicedo but it seems that Chelsea's idea of negotiation is to basically go in high and make it clear that they are willing to go higher.
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Not at all. He really was the heartbeat of Argentina. And he isn't even naturally a defensive midfielder. The best young player of the tournament award was completely deserved.
This transfer gives me the Felix vibes. Huge money post WC. Let's see where he and Chelsea are 4 years from now.
Although Fernandez started and starred for Argentina's team as they beat France in the World Cup final, while Camavinga was on the France bench.
Genuine question for everyone out there - who, if anyone, seems a better prospect in central midfield out there right now than Fernandez?
Even more so, are there any top drawer young CMs who aren't yet already at a big club that won't sell a la Barca or Real?
One mentioned might be Caicedo, though Fernandez currently seems a better prospect than him. Are there any other possibilities a bit younger e.g. just making their debuts?
If Chelsea get Enzo and Barca won't sell FDJ, who can Utd get to replace /support Eriksen or Casemiro in the next season or two? And please not Rice.
Do you mean James?
Him too. Madrid signed him after the 2014 WC right? Didn't Felix go to AM after the 2018 WC for like 120m?
Madrid signed James after the 2014 WC, yes. Felix however didn't play for Portugal until 2019. Probably thinking of someone else.
Whats the salary like? 400k?
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Seriously, does FFP not apply anymore?
Gonna be close to 700m spent since the summer if this goes through...that's absurd
Disgusting club let’s be honest.
Handouts every step of the way.
Handouts every step of the way.
Chelsea operating like they're expecting another transfer ban soon.
So this takes their spending to 600m in one season? They've probably signed more players than the number of goals they've scored. All the talking seems to be off the football pitch.
Clearly not.
This is my football manager on editor mode ffs.
I really hope this goes pear-shaped and somehow knocks them out of existence.
I really hope this goes pear-shaped and somehow knocks them out of existence.
Well, retirement homes are expensive.
They'll probably put him on an 8 year deal as well. So I guess FFP is not that difficult to navigate and for me there isn't much wrong with that because it's risk/reward and why can't a club give whatever contract they want. They're taking some gigantic gambles on these players though.
Chelsea and City are such boring clubs.
20 year contract incoming
A truly gross club with no morals.
Unlikely to be that high. Right now he's on €30k per week - reportedly we've offered something around £8m per year for a 7.5 year (+1 option year) deal which he accepted. So that's more or less ~£155k per week.
Quite a lot. Brighton has seen proving this every year. There is a huge market out there and it's upto us who we can sign.
I suspect the focus is to avoid the updated FFP rules.
Include Nkunku and it's €700m +
True - but to be fair he should be well compensated as the only adult babysitting a team of children...
How they could become even grosser despite being sold by Roman is some achievement.
Are you surprised though?
Im surprised how little money they’re offering, getting a bit stingy.
What doesn't make sense is for €700m, a team like United could have bought
Rice AND Bellingham, Skrininar AND Marquinos, Kane And Osimhen
Rice AND Bellingham, Skrininar AND Marquinos, Kane And Osimhen
In before "lets see how you react when you have your oil money".
All the club needs now is Jose to be back
Ah well to the De Jong & Bellingham trains
Given they're most likely not going to be in the Champions League next year, they'll put 3 generations of his family on contract to comply with FFP. Bohelynomics.
Can't wait for him to flop now. That'll be fun 
Didn't have the right people in charge sadly so can't go back now just have to look forward
Is it me or I dont actually mind Chelsea spending 120m on him.
I get he is a good player but 120m is just a joke really.
I get he is a good player but 120m is just a joke really.
Pretty much a done deal then. An incredible player for them but holy cow that price!!!
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Yeah I think it’s a funny and ridiculous use of money on someone who isn’t a sure thing in the slightest. He could do brilliantly, but for that sort of money, he must. Well to a normal club, doesn’t seem to matter to them.
They pay a massive price for it though. There is no emotion and no sentiment. No real identity.
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