Chelsea Banter Archive November 23 2010

23 Nov 2010 23:05:00

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with German club Bayer Leverkrusen over the possible transfer of 23 year old Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal. Vidal can play anywhere in defense and as an attacking midfielder aswell. The deal is said to be worth 10mil. Any truth in this Ed?
{Editor's note - I will look into it now.}

So is it true Ed? {ed's note - it is unlikely he will move as he is about to sign an extended contract, but that could be purely to increase the fee Leverkusen receive, of course. Unlikely that Chelsea would be able to afford him in that case, especially as City have been sniffing round him lately.}

So they are interested in signing him though?
{Editor's note - They were, but have lost interest since}

So what other news do you have for us and which player will they turn to next?

23 Nov 2010 22:06:32

Hey Ed, any chance of Chelsea signing Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila?

{Editor's Note: I would say no.}

23 Nov 2010 18:00:08

Hey Ed, considering that Chelsea uses Zhirkov and Malouda in midfield in Lampards absence do you think that they should use Kakuta there instead?He's an attacking mid and surely can play more centrally and he will gain a lot of first team experience.
{Editor's note - I think Malouda should start there but would like to see more of Kakuta myself}

23 Nov 2010 17:21:36

Why did Chelsea sack Ray Wilkins Ed?

{Editor's Note: There are conflicting stories about the reasons for RW leaving - and what I have been told is not for publication. It is really no a case of accepting it and moving on.}

23 Nov 2010 15:52:04

So Ed, besides Van Der Wiel who are the other Chelsea targets for midfield and attack?

{Editor's Note: There are no specific targets beyond what I have already stated that I am aware of. Chelsea are certainly not planning on making any significant moves in January unless the right player comes along at the right price. Priority is to resolve open contractual issues.}

What about in the summer?

{Editor's NOte: See above.}

23 Nov 2010 15:42:51

Hey we are linked with Dani Alves is it so ED?

{Editor's Note: Clubs are "linked" with numerous players but most of it is simply speculation in the press.}

23 Nov 2010 01:56:05

Hey Ed, doesn't Chelsea have to invest in English talent considering they only have one more opening for a foreign player in their squad and the only other player I can see leaving to alleviate the issue is Paulo Ferreira. What do you think will take place?

{Editor's Note: Chelsea have two slots currently and I expect Hilario to leave as a dead cert as well. Benayoun may be excluded in January.}