Premier League 2018/19 (39 Viewers)

[Dantes]

The points difference is not too bad. When does Kane, Alli and the rest come back? Could give you guys some push for the final sprint.

Kane is available for selection this weekend. Alli is back in training. Rose and Davies just a few days away (we'll just play Vertonghen at LWF until then).

Only other injury is Vincent Jansen. Who hasn't played for us in 18 months, and will be flogged to the first bidder (if we ever get a bid). So, basically almost a full squad.

 

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[j0ker]

Chelsea banned from signing new players for next two transfer windows


http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47329293

 

[Jethro]

Chelski

 

[lgorTudor]

Just after losing Morata, tough luck

 

[Nejc]

Probably rules out the Hazard transfer to Real.

 

[Jethro]

Probably rules out the Hazard transfer to Real.

Probably not because it's last chance to sell him or he's gone for free. I can't imagine Hazard staying like Griezmann did with Atletico.

 

[kappa96]

The future sure looks bleak for them.
Can they appeal or it is a definitive decision?

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[Elvin]

Probably rules out the Hazard transfer to Real.

and Zidane to Chelsea.

 

[Dantes]

RIP Cheslea FC 2003-2019

 

[Cerval]

Wait, does this mean they can't buy Higgy?

 

[Nejc]

Probably not because it's last chance to sell him or he's gone for free. I can't imagine Hazard staying like Griezmann did with Atletico.

They are in a bad position to negotiate, but if they pay enough he will extend.

If not they are fucked.

 

[Dantes]

Wait, does this mean they can't buy Higgy?

Chelsea have appealed, and will probably make a further appeal to CAS if (when) the decision isn't overturned by FIFA.

Most likely scenario is the delay leaves them free to make signings this next summer window, and the ban kicking in later on, after a CAS decision. So they'll have to do all their business this summer to cover them until Jan 2021.

Expect a Chelsea tax to be applied by selling clubs, and a slight inflation of the market (for the other clubs chasing the same targets as Chelsea).

 

[s4tch]

Wait, does this mean they can't buy Higgy?

they can, as it wouldn't be a new signing. guy at guardian predicts this:

The hierarchy may consider bending its self-imposed rule of offering only one-year extensions to players in their 30s. Alternatively, and given this would normally be a period of significant rebuilding, recruitment plans could be accelerated in the summer for fear of the ban eventually being upheld. Chelsea would presumably proceed with Gonzalo Higuaín’s transfer from Juventus, and explore ways of making Mateo Kovacic’s move permanent from Real Madrid.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/22/chelsea-transfer-ban-change-recruitment-plans

 

[Dantes]

they can, as it wouldn't be a new signing. guy at guardian predicts this:

The correct response, as it stands presently is NOT this.

So this interpretation is misleading and is wrong. To be clear - Chelsea cannot buy or loan, or extend the loan of anyone whilst the ban is in effect (and this includes buying, or extending the loan of Higuian).

What the Guardian article is actually exploring is something entirely different, it is what Chelsea might do this summer on the assumption that they appeal (which they have done) and that the appeal takes so much time to process that the final outcome is still pending in summer 2019.

Note the actual words here in your quote, "for fear of the ban eventually being upheld." You should read the entire article which prefaces your quote with "the case will go to the Fifa appeals committee and, if necessary, the court of arbitration for sport and could drag on for a considerable time, with the enforcement of Fifa’s ban almost certainly stayed pending the appeals process. That buys the club time."

TLDR: if the ban is upheld prior to summer 2019, Higuain is 100% leaving Chelsea. So, the only way Chelsea buy Higuain is if the ban is postponed pending a final decision from CAS and this has nothing to do with him being a 'new' signing or any other such imaginary loophole.

 

[s4tch]

The correct response, as it stands presently is NOT this.

So this interpretation is misleading and is wrong. To be clear - Chelsea cannot buy or loan, or extend the loan of anyone whilst the ban is in effect (and this includes buying, or extending the loan of Higuian).

What the Guardian article is actually exploring is something entirely different, it is what Chelsea might do this summer on the assumption that they appeal (which they have done) and that the appeal takes so much time to process that the final outcome is still pending in summer 2019.

Note the actual words here in your quote, "for fear of the ban eventually being upheld." You should read the entire article which prefaces your quote with "the case will go to the Fifa appeals committee and, if necessary, the court of arbitration for sport and could drag on for a considerable time, with the enforcement of Fifa’s ban almost certainly stayed pending the appeals process. That buys the club time."

TLDR: if the ban is upheld prior to summer 2019, Higuain is 100% leaving Chelsea. So, the only way Chelsea buy Higuain is if the ban is postponed pending a final decision from CAS and this has nothing to do with him being a 'new' signing or any other such imaginary loophole.

according to who? based on what rule? provide a proper source for your explanation.

i did my research again, while you didn't:
https://www.juventus.com/en/news/news/2019/gonzalo-higuain-joins-chelsea-on-loan.php
"The agreement also grants to Chelsea FC the options to extend the duration of the loan until 30 June 2020, for a consideration of € 18 million to be paid in 2019/2020 financial year, or to acquire the registration rights of the player on a permanent basis for € 36 million to be paid in two financial years."

and since there's no date specified for that option, it means that either option can be exercised anytime, even outside of a transfer window. and the ban applies for 2 transfer windows.

you're confusing 2 things:
1. their strategy based on an appeal (which is actually true)
2. their option to sign higuain or extend his loan, regardless of the status of their appeal and/or ban. they already have an agreement for higuain, he wouldn't be a new signing during the transfer window.

 

[Gep]

Wait, does this mean they can't buy Higgy?

Don’t worry. We’ll loan him out to Roma next season when Sarri manages them. Maybe a sweetener for Zaniolo.

 

[Gagi]

https://www.instagram.com/sportbible/p/BuLoTo-HhyG/

 

[Jethro]

Spurs

 

[Cerval]

@Dantes might have jinxed Spurs.

 

[Wittl]

Harry Kane is back

Lol

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Tottenham got this. It‘s their year. Missing Kane retard and this Alli motherfucker makes every other player step up and deliver. Last minute wins till summer. I already see them lift PL trophy this year.

@Cerval