I think he will be a loss for the Club tbh, as hes been an intergral part of the fiest team since he joined. Losing him and Gabby isn't great. And losing him to Chelsea is worse. It strengthens our rivals. But I accept he has a lot of say in where he will end up.He wants something Pep doesn't think he warrants. Pretty sure you won't need to look far to find several sources
Arsenal aren't a threat to us and won't be for a while but I don't see why Chelsea can't at least compete for the title next season with an elite manager like Tuchel and with the players they're rumoured to be bringing in. We can't forget (unfortunately) that they did win the Champions League just over 12 months ago.I've got no issue in selling to Chelsea and Arsenal. They may be rivals in terms of positions as it is only 1 or 2 places but they are at least 3 years (Chelsea) and 5 years (Arsenal) in terms of competing with us which by that time both Sterling and Jesus will be near the end or past their peak and will most likely be getting replaced themselves.
Also combined both scored 21 goals in the league and 7 in the champions league last season (4 of Jesus' goals were inflated in one game btw). I feel confident that Haaland, Alvarez, Palmer will get 28 goals between them to ensure that neither player is missed whilst at the same time not hurting us by making Chelsea and Arsenal that much better that it's an issue for us.
I'm looking forward to seeing us play without him.I think he will be a loss for the Club tbh, as hes been an intergral part of the fiest team since he joined. Losing him and Gabby isn't great. And losing him to Chelsea is worse. It strengthens our rivals. But I accept he has a lot of say in where he will end up.
They have beaten us several times under Tuchel including in the CL final. They are definite serious rivals in my book.I'm looking forward to seeing us play without him.
Chelsea, have a lot of work to do imo, before they would become serious and regular league rivals, but time will tell on that.
Cup games. Over 38 league games, they are not thereThey have beaten us several times under Tuchel including in the CL final. They are definite serious rivals in my book.
Not far off tho are they.Cup games. Over 38 league games, they are not there
They have beaten us several times under Tuchel including in the CL final. They are definite serious rivals in my book.
Arsenal aren't a threat to us and won't be for a while but I don't see why Chelsea can't at least compete for the title next season with an elite manager like Tuchel and with the players they're rumoured to be bringing in. We can't forget (unfortunately) that they did win the Champions League just over 12 months ago.
There's no guarantee that we'll get 90+ points again either, it's a ridiculously high standard to maintain every season.
Are we not improving by replacing Sterling?Not far off tho are they.
NoAre we not improving by replacing Sterling?
Maybe we just have to let June pass byJust got a feeling this deal isn’t gonna get done. Chelsea owner seems a bit unpredictable moving onto targets quickly etc. I have a hunch he will stay
Why? He clearly doesn't want to be here, Pep doesn't want to commit any playing guarantees to him minute wise, and we have brought in two additional forwards.
I guess we'll have to wait and see who we replace him with.Are we not improving by replacing Sterling?
Would we not improve more if we added to Sterling? Rather than replace?Are we not improving by replacing Sterling?
Always respect your views - but we differ hereI think he will be a loss for the Club tbh, as hes been an intergral part of the fiest team since he joined. Losing him and Gabby isn't great. And losing him to Chelsea is worse. It strengthens our rivals. But I accept he has a lot of say in where he will end up.
I should have just quoted your post - covers all my views - only much better;-)I've got no issue in selling to Chelsea and Arsenal. They may be rivals in terms of positions as it is only 1 or 2 places but they are at least 3 years (Chelsea) and 5 years (Arsenal) in terms of competing with us which by that time both Sterling and Jesus will be near the end or past their peak and will most likely be getting replaced themselves.
Also combined both scored 21 goals in the league and 7 in the champions league last season (4 of Jesus' goals were inflated in one game btw). I feel confident that Haaland, Alvarez, Palmer will get 28 goals between them to ensure that neither player is missed whilst at the same time not hurting us by making Chelsea and Arsenal that much better that it's an issue for us.