08 Jul 2026 17:56:24
Ed001, permit me to jump the gun and ask what your take on Andrey Santos is please.
{Ed001's Note - was just discussing him on our podcast whatsapp group - both myself and Ed666 rate him, which worries me as he doesn't have the best track record! But I think Santos is a very good player, who should have left Chelsea last summer for his career, though he did gradually force his way into the team over the season. I like him a lot, he is a player I would have taken at Liverpool, as I think he is good at breaking up play and is decent on the ball too. I think you have done well with him and Ederson, especially when you consider the price would not be much more than Fernandez would have cost alone. Both of your signings I would take over him on merit, let alone at the price. Santos might be a bit too similar to Ederson though, that is the only worry I would have over them.}
08 Jul 2026 19:09:34
I think both are better than Fernandes, too. Both very mobile, with good tekkers.
Solid signings.
08 Jul 2026 19:14:03
Some rumours Edison has a problem with the medical, which might explain why Santos.
Also, rumours Chelsea will use the Santos money to go towards buying Scott.
Have you heard anything?
{Ed001's Note - I haven't heard that, but that would make a lot of sense, as they are similar types of mids, but I don't think that has happened. It seems more likely that you just want more than one midfielder.}
08 Jul 2026 19:28:12
Good to hear, Ken. 85m for 2 rather than 1 in Fernandes. Dare I say astute? ?
08 Jul 2026 20:34:45
Edersen brings experience as well. He isn't afraid of a battle as well.