Why what happened in part 1?
1 no he’s not. Alf isn’t even registered as an agent, so that’s impossible to be true1) Raiola is not Haaland's agent, Alf is. Raiola is only on board to handle the big move up the ladder.
2) Raiola only moves clients who want to move, like any other agent. That's it.
We'd have signed Hazard if we'd been happy to pay his agent's fee (His Father at the time)Ya, I remember when hazard signed right after they won the ucl
Pain
Lukaku isn’t leaving InterChelsea will get Lukaku back
Haaland will stay 1 year then go to Madrid or Bayern for his release clause
Ya, I remember when hazard signed right after they won the ucl
Pain
Cruella HaalandI need a rumor in The Sun about how Haaland wants to be paid in white puppies, just to see how many would believe that
Can’t help but feel it shows Chelsea can’t see a deal for Kane happening and are getting desperateA lot of people seem to be resigned to the idea that he’ll go to Chelsea, but I don’t think that it’s a given that they’ll now get him. Will still be an incredibly difficult deal for them to pull off this summer.
Are you an accountant?The way I see this is if we really, really wanted Haaland we would have no issues finding the money. Given how we filed the accounts last year - putting all the losses into that year we could safely sign two big money players in the next accounting period. Especially, as has been reported we reduce numbers in the first team squad further or include players as part exchanges.
It makes sense to me given Pep has two years left with us (hoping for more but have to be realistic) to sign players who are 100% familiar with the PL - if you like less of a risk whilst adding another dimension for CL games - this is where Kane fits the profile perfectly. Look at Werner and Havertz - yes they beat us in Porto but in truth I was one who looked at their signings last summer and really thought Chelsea would be our big hurdle in the chase for the PL. To be honest it wasn't as if they tore us apart in the final more of they worked out a way to stop us. Cant say I look at their players and thought "I wish we had him". Some players take time and I think Pep wants instant effect to the team, less of a project - The way he talked about having players who could walk into the first team kind of confirms this thought process.
I would love it if we signed Kane and Grealish this summer for those reasons, also helps if the ineffectual FA decide to adjust homegrown rules in the future and gives us two ready made starters.
If I am wrong and we do go for Haaland I would also be over the moon - 21 and a big upside but he may take a few months to settle. Either way it's very exciting. I suspect things will move on a pace after the two week holiday Pep mentioned after the final - can't wait to see what happens.
Lukaku has said only last week and is quoted as saying that he is going nowhere this summer and is happy where he isChelsea will get Lukaku back
Haaland will stay 1 year then go to Madrid or Bayern for his release clause
My understanding is that Raiola is the agent but Alf calls the shots and their fees involve huge sums and are around 50:501 no he’s not. Alf isn’t even registered as an agent, so that’s impossible to be true
2 totally agree bud
Exactly how I understand it. Alf is his manager & Raiola does what Alf tells him. Alf has managed his career superbly well so far & knows his son might be one knee high tackle away from his career being over. I think the way they’ve managed him & moved him on in progressive steps to better clubs in better leagues has been very very clever so far. Fair play to Alf.My understanding is that Raiola is the agent but Alf calls the shots and their fees involve huge sums and are around 50:50
Hes a city fan so doubt it.Chelsea bound
Lukaku has said only last week and is quoted as saying that he is going nowhere this summer and is happy where he is