Chelsea Banter Archive June 14 2013

14 Jun 2013 20:38:03
Guys I'm starting to get a bit tired of all the 'doom and gloom' from our fans. Ed002 has previously said that we are discussing a package with Cavani and his representatives, after agreeing a fee in principle with Napoli in order for us to talk to him. It is no secret that out of the 3 clubs pushing hard for Cavani his preferred choice would be Madrid. However Madrid's no1 choice right now is Suarez (if you don't believe me go on to the Madrid page) and that is quite likely to go through. Now, if Madrid were to get Suarez then they would need to offload even more players to be able to afford Cavani, as they currently don't have the funds- so there are many if/buts for Cavani move to Madrid. Cavani is more inclined to a move to Chelsea if it is between us and City as he wants to live in London. (This has been discussed on the City page). ed001 has claimed that the 'overall package' from Chelsea would be better than City's + let's be honest he would be the main striker at chelsea and work under the best manager in the world in Mourinho. Having said all of this though I don't think any decision will be made until after the Confed Cup so there is no point worrying about it. Also, if we do eventually miss out on him, I'm sure we would rekindle our interest in Lewandowski.

Another point that has been frustrating me lately is the way a lot of fans seem to think that Mata would be sold this summer. No matter how many attacking players we bring in this summer Mata WILL NOT BE SOLD. He has been our player of the year two years straight and was one of the players of the season last year. Our board will not let him leave I'm sure his market value would be in the region of around £30m, and I suspect that Chelsea wouldn't even consider offers before £60m.

Just thought I'd get that off my chest, but c'mon lads be a bit more positive!

I think the problem is that the press is all over the place with reports from his mum, his dad, his grandma and his Syrian hamster. Better leave the Cavani saga take its course and if he comes we will all be happy. Proitos

Nice evaluation. We all just have to be patient and see. Since when have Chelsea ever done a transfer the easy way anyway?

Mata could leave only to Real Madrid and only if he wants to. His price is around 60m euros nothing less, IMO more.

14 Jun 2013 02:39:55
Hey Eds. Rumours are normally asked in regards to players coming in. But I was wondering if you could give inside knowledge on the players either moving on or getting a loan opportunity at a high level. I know about Most news so far just wanted to see if anything has changed I honestly see a lot of talk about our Juan and only Left footed maestro but is this to maybe unsettle him and create media, Also with the Luiz nonsense I saw An article saying he needs to change his play or be sold. I thought he (JM) was going to have meetings with the players before he made decisions on what to do with them. I believe that Jose is a smart man and to sell a player who our supporters are in love with and see as a future captain or a player who was the leagues leading assist getter seems pretty outrageous. Also Read recently that Lucas Paizon is looking for a bpl loan opportunity. I already know about the released players and de listed I was more concerned about current core group and fringe youngsters. Keep up your good work and would like to Apologize on behalf of CFC supporters who don't know how to input Ctrl F on their keyboards!

14 Jun 2013 17:46:43
After Dortmund decided not to sell Lewandowski to Bayern it's unlikely that Gomez will be for sale. I am afraid Chelsea will have only one option and it will be Dzeko.

Comedy gold!

So explain why this 'theory' discounts Lewandoski, Cavani, Jovetic, Higuain or even Rooney?
Deluded comment again.
EH17

We will get one of Lewandowski or Cavani.

Lewandowski won't be easy sign, Chelsea has to compete with, MU, MCFC, Real Madrid PSG. Jovetic wants and will become Juventus
Player. Can't say anything about Higuain Arsenal seems to be interested.

14 Jun 2013 11:52:51
Hi eds, great work, I've 1 simple question for you, if you be kind enough to answer. Cavani, huguain, jovitic, lewandowski, rooney, Gomez, ronaldo, dzecko what are the chances we will sign one off these this window and if its likely which one?
Thanks ed
KTBFFH

14 Jun 2013 15:50:34
Hello guys been a while since I've posted. The transfer rumours are going crazy and the window hasn't even opened yet. When it does expect this to intensify to a massive scale due to the manager merry go round. Personally massive changes aren't need at Chelsea. A solid Centre Back to repalce Luiz who I think should take his place in Midfield sitting in front of the back four. Perhaps Alonso or Khidera ( Excuse Spelling) to provide cover when he goes on his runs. Get rid of Mikel and Essien, Mikel average player and Essien far too many injuries that have taken his best years away. I think another right sided midfielder wouldn't go a miss either as we don't seem to dominate as much as we do on the left with Hazard. Ideal player for Right Mid would be Hamsik but that is fantasy. Upfront I'd keep Lukaku, get rid of Torres and Ba as neither have shown any real desire to be part of Chelsea's future. I know the Torres lovers will hate but a little too late for me and at his age sell why we can still get 15m/20m for him. Sign a World Class striker I. E Cavani or Ledwandowski and another striker who has room to grow further. This is only my opinion and I apologise if I offend anyone not my intentions. C'mon you Blues let's hope for a good season.


Ed002 - keep posting I'm a loyal follower and you haven't let any of us down yet

Beedy192

Well put mate.
Hamsik would be amazing. What sort of price tag would he carry?

Luke

We all know how hard Napoli are to deal with.

JMJW

14 Jun 2013 14:50:57
Mikel gone! Dot get your hopes up just yet! If you believe the Turkish press then pretty much every player in Europe has agreed a deal in principle to move there!

Please god. Would be as good for the team as signing a top striker!

14 Jun 2013 14:25:36
Hi Ed - Various articles out there stating our interest in Lewandowski. any legs in this? IMO opinion a much better option than Cavani & with a realistic price tag.

14 Jun 2013 14:06:43
Ed has Mikel agreed to join Galatasary?

14 Jun 2013 11:21:56
Madrid to get cavani and maybe isco. Two players I wanted

Think Chelsea will now push for hulk and Gomez

People who are awaiting news on Cavani need to calm down, he is about to take part in a major international cup, there won't be any significant news untill his participation is over! Unless you think stories from his mum constitute significant news.
And remember it is only June!

Gomez or Dzeko.

14 Jun 2013 01:06:35
Mourinho is not a fan of tika-. taka Spanish kind of football. He prefers strong well build players with good techniq. He sold Robben because he thought that Roben is too weak to play EPL-not enough strength. JMs most explored formations were 4-4-2, 4-2-2-2, 4-1-2-1-2, 4-3-3 or 4-1-2-2-1 and rarely 4-2-3-1. He prefered 4-2-1-2-1. That is why CFC will sign v. Ginkel as a long term replacement for Lampard. Short term replacement will be Sneijder or K. P. Boateng.

He sold Robben because of his injury record

This is the most laughable post I've ever read.
Cfcmatt.

Robbed left because his desire was to play for real madrid, and Chelsea won't stand in anyone's way who doesn't want to be here. BLUEBOY1

Why do we need a short term replacement for lamps? His got another season

Cfc Dan

Agree with Blueboy 1 the only reason Robben left is because madrid came in for him and he wanted to play for them. As the Ed's mention frequently if an acceptable bid comes in for any player who wants to leave the club will not stand in their way.

Piazon looks the most likely replacement for Lamps, his movement and runs are very similar.

Short term is 3 to 4 years. Long term is 5 or longer

I remember well Mourinho comment back then.

13 Jun 2013 23:15:07
Hi eds and all Chelsea fans I want cavani as much as the next Chelsea fan, think he will be awesome, but I watch I recent interview and he said my future will not be decided until after the confederation cup end of so I wouldn't be checking every 6minutes to see if there's any change.

That was what most you said before we got torres!
The price tag is too big a risk; what if he comes and scores less than 25 goals a season?
Clubs should stopped being liquidated by Napoli, let him stay anf fade in Napoli.

Torres was a dud when we bought him and his career was on its way down. Ask anyone at Liverpool. They laughed at us when we got him. Cavani however is in his prime, and terrorizes defenses constantly, hence why Madrid and City are after him. He will score goals for us!

13 Jun 2013 22:36:42
Ed002 What is a situation with Boateng?