Chelsea Rumours Archive June 10 2011

 

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10 Jun 2011 20:48:52
Has anything changed for Alexis Sanchez we are still looking to sign him aren't we?

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10 Jun 2011 19:55:36
Are Chelsea interested in Nasri? Woud be nice to see him at the bridge.

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10 Jun 2011 17:01:47
10 Jun 2011 16:51:24
To Ed002 Last year Real Madrid wanted to sign Ivanovic but R.A. said no, what is possibility that could sell him? {Ed002's Note - Of course.}

Sorry, of cource what?

{Ed002's Note - Of course he could be sold.}

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10 Jun 2011 17:00:09
With Zhirkov likely to leave ED002 will chelsea look to buy another left footed winger hence the interest in Willian but likely he will end up at arsenal, any other left footed targets? {Ed002's Note - Willian was being looked at for the right not left. I suspect that Van Aanholt will take the Zhirkov role. If Malouda leaves perhaps someone else will be sought.}

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10 Jun 2011 16:59:27
To Ed002 what are you talking about Ivanovic is unhappy with Chelsae, I've recently read article with where he said that he and his family are happy in London. Are you suggesting he'll move Arsenal? {Ed002's Note -It is not that he is unhappy at Chelsea or that he wants to move to Arsenal. He is unhappy if asked to play at right back in more than the case of an emergency.}

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10 Jun 2011 16:51:24
To Ed002 Last year Real Madrid wanted to sign Ivanovic but R.A. said no, what is possibility that could sell him? {Ed002's Note - Of course.}

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10 Jun 2011 16:50:31
ed would we get a no 10 like pasytore or sneijder
and get a creatve cm like modric or pjanic
as i think we need both type of players as we have no cm who can pass so the no 10 player wouldnt get the ball as much {Ed002's Note - It is possible, but not the priority of course.

So what is the priority ed002?

{Ed002's Note - To find a long term replacement for Lampard - hence the bid for Pastore.}

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10 Jun 2011 16:33:54
Ed, what do u think on the N'zogbia to Chelsea rumors?
Pk proven, and probably cheaper than alternatives? {Ed002's Note - I have not heard of the rumours but I don't see it happening.}

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10 Jun 2011 16:11:23
{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}
Bruma has gone ed002???

{Ed002's Note - Of course. Hamburg will take him.}

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10 Jun 2011 16:10:55
With Chelsea's summer tour of the Far East beginning towards the end of July, how much importance will the club put on securing their main transfer targets before the tour begins or will they be resigned to the likelihood that most close season deals involving high profile players generally drag on up to the window closure at the end of August. {Ed002's Note - It is not important as some of the targets will still not be available then.}

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10 Jun 2011 15:31:24
Hey Ed, also, the managerial situation has gone a bit quiet recently...I have to questions Ed if you please.

First of all, When do you ROUGHLY expect Hiddink to be announced as the new Chelsea manager? (next week, fornight etc.)

Also, There are rumours that the Turkish FA will take action against Chelsea, and report them to FIFA if they sign Hiddink, what do you think?

Thanks {Ed002's Note - I really don't know. As I said, Chelsea wrote on Saturday and Hiddink was then at the U21s game and two charity matches. The Turkish have their head honcho role up for grabs as well so it may take a little while - but does it matter? As for reporting Chelsea, I don't think it will matter. I suspect over the next year or two Hiddink will join on an initial one year contract as head coach or manager possibly with a follow on contract as Director of Football. The terms may not be made available in order to stop press speculation for what will hapepn next year.}

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10 Jun 2011 15:28:31
Ed is glasgow rangers intrested in jack cork ? {Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

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10 Jun 2011 15:28:23
ed would we get a no 10 like pasytore or sneijder
and get a creatve cm like modric or pjanic
as i think we need both type of players as we have no cm who can pass so the no 10 player wouldnt get the ball as much {Ed002's Note - It is possible, but not the priority of course.}

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10 Jun 2011 15:24:46
I've seen a lot of Pastore and think he would be a great addition to chelsea but is this realistic or wishfull thinking??

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10 Jun 2011 13:04:58
About Neymar ED you said the price is no problem and that if fine but will chelsea try to secure a deal before the copa america starts!?

{Ed002's Note - I doubt agreement will be reached that soon. As I explained, Chelsea's representatives have spoken with Neymar's advisors and with the owners of his economic rights Santos and Grupo DIS. The third party involvement of TEISA is somewhat irrelevant as their agreement is with Santos but does require a minimum return on their investment of 3% of the value of the player (5% of the Santos ownership). There are financial issues which would need to be resolved related to Grupo DIS who value their 40% at a different level than Santos values their 60%. There has also been a proposal made by Santos for Chelsea to take another player (who shall remain unnamed) in addition to Neymar. Chelsea will consider and likely reject this. There has also been talk of a possible sell on clause being included in the contract. All of this seems to be surmountable. As for his advisors, they do not want to commit to Chelsea at this time as there is another club (Barcelona) who appear to be showing serious interest in Neymar. This is probably just a negotiating tactic and nothing else. They are resigned to the player moving in the summer and obviously want to get the best deal they can. There have been some pretty outrageous demands made in respect of friends and family (flights to and from Sao Paulo, tickets to games etc.) and these would need to be resolved. One final complication is that there is a very good chance that a request will be made to say if a move is agreed the player will not join Chelsea until January 2012. This is all wrapped up with the Copa Libertadores and subsequent World Club Championship. It is most unlikely that Chelsea would agree to such a provision. I think it is likely that Neymar will, after some negotiation and posturing, make the move to Chelsea this summer.}

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10 Jun 2011 13:01:20
10 Jun 2011 12:52:41
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

But that's the whole question - with JT, Luiz, Alex and Ivanovic - why do we need a central defender.

{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}

Ivanovic has proved to be reliable in the heart of defence. Hence we should be concentrating our efforts on a proper right back, whilst getting 2 more opportunities in the middle.

{Ed002's Note - Right, but Bosingwa is leaving and the young cover (Hutcheson) has "retired".}

Throw in the everpresent Paulo Ferreira, and we have no options available. van der Wiel interest is well documented, but i haven't heard of any concrete efferts to sign him, thus far.

{Ed002's Note - There have been several discussions with Ajax, but to start with Chelsea wanted Eriksen as part of the deal and that is not happening.}

Which brings us to my other question regarding youngsters and their opportunities, as we have had that kid in our academy available for free, but again - decided he won't make it here. Chelsea looks to have a trend in bidding in bunches (Torres and Benayoun, Luiz and Ramires, Godin and Aguero, vdW and Eriksen, Neymar and Ganso)

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea rejected Eriksen twice - after two trials. There is no trend in bidding in bunches - you are reading too much in to it. Torres and Benayoun were 6 months apart. Luiz and Ramires were the work of the same person to bring them to Chelsea - nothing more. There is no link between discussions for Godin and Aguero. Chelsea were looking for a discount on Van Der Weil and it was known Eriksen was keen to move. Ganso is certainly separate from the discussions about Neymar - but the person involved is again the same person who made Ramires and Luiz happen - and Lucas, and Wallace and several others which are being looked at from Fluminense for teh future.}

I am convinced in most cases, but you surely are aware, that we have tried for #9 in the summer, but only got him in wintertime, whilst we have placed 52 mil offer for both Aguero and Godin in January, but got rejected.

{Ed002's Note - The enquiries for Torres in the summer were nothing to do with the transfer of Benayoun. And the previous bid for Godin precedes David Luiz making a move. You seem to be trying to read secret messages in to things - they really aren't there.}

Yeah, i could be. Then those things might just happen to be accidental patterns, but still come in bunches, at the end of the day. Onto another thing. Please clarify: we don't have a transfer budget, so we could easily be spending 20 mil or 100 mil, right?

{Ed002's Note - There is no transfer budget. Right.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:52:41
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

But that's the whole question - with JT, Luiz, Alex and Ivanovic - why do we need a central defender.

{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}

Ivanovic has proved to be reliable in the heart of defence. Hence we should be concentrating our efforts on a proper right back, whilst getting 2 more opportunities in the middle.

{Ed002's Note - Right, but Bosingwa is leaving and the young cover (Hutcheson) has "retired".}

Throw in the everpresent Paulo Ferreira, and we have no options available. van der Wiel interest is well documented, but i haven't heard of any concrete efferts to sign him, thus far.

{Ed002's Note - There have been several discussions with Ajax, but to start with Chelsea wanted Eriksen as part of the deal and that is not happening.}

Which brings us to my other question regarding youngsters and their opportunities, as we have had that kid in our academy available for free, but again - decided he won't make it here. Chelsea looks to have a trend in bidding in bunches (Torres and Benayoun, Luiz and Ramires, Godin and Aguero, vdW and Eriksen, Neymar and Ganso)

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea rejected Eriksen twice - after two trials. There is no trend in bidding in bunches - you are reading too much in to it. Torres and Benayoun were 6 months apart. Luiz and Ramires were the work of the same person to bring them to Chelsea - nothing more. There is no link between discussions for Godin and Aguero. Chelsea were looking for a discount on Van Der Weil and it was known Eriksen was keen to move. Ganso is certainly separate from the discussions about Neymar - but the person involved is again the same person who made Ramires and Luiz happen - and Lucas, and Wallace and several others which are being looked at from Fluminense for teh future.}

I am convinced in most cases, but you surely are aware, that we have tried for #9 in the summer, but only got him in wintertime, whilst we have placed 52 mil offer for both Aguero and Godin in January, but got rejected.

{Ed002's Note - The enquiries for Torres in the summer were nothing to do with teh transfer of Benayoun. And the previous bid for Godin precedes David Luiz making a move. You seem to be trying to read secret messages in to things - they really aren't there.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:46:05
Before you go again ED002 Is Drogba to leave if Lakaku arrives as he will be his replacement, Also is Pastore on chelsea's radar he has stated he wishes to leave palermo this summer but do you think Chelsea will sign 1 centre Mid or possibly go for both sneijder and pastore? {Ed002's Note - Lukaku is a kid who will not be replacing Drogba - he just happens to look a little like him which is what may be confusing you. Drogba will leave if he wants to - the club won't force him to go. Chelsea have already made two bids for Pastore so he clearly is on the radar. I would doubt both Pastore and Sneijder though.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:39:40
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

But that's the whole question - with JT, Luiz, Alex and Ivanovic - why do we need a central defender.

{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}

Ivanovic has proved to be reliable in the heart of defence. Hence we should be concentrating our efforts on a proper right back, whilst getting 2 more opportunities in the middle.

{Ed002's Note - Right, but Bosingwa is leaving and the young cover (Hutcheson) has "retired".}

Throw in the everpresent Paulo Ferreira, and we have no options available. van der Wiel interest is well documented, but i haven't heard of any concrete efferts to sign him, thus far.

{Ed002's Note - There have been several discussions with Ajax, but to start with Chelsea wanted Eriksen as part of the deal and that is not happening.}

Which brings us to my other question regarding youngsters and their opportunities, as we have had that kid in our academy available for free, but again - decided he won't make it here. Chelsea looks to have a trend in bidding in bunches (Torres and Benayoun, Luiz and Ramires, Godin and Aguero, vdW and Eriksen, Neymar and Ganso)

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea rejected Eriksen twice - after two trials. There is no trend in bidding in bunches - you are reading too much in to it. Torres and Benayoun were 6 months apart. Luiz and Ramires were the work of the same person to bring them to Chelsea - nothing more. There is no link between discussions for Godin and Aguero. Chelsea were looking for a discount on Van Der Weil and it was known Eriksen was keen to move. Ganso is certainly separate from the discussions about Neymar - but the person involved is again the same person who made Ramires and Luiz happen - and Lucas, and Wallace and several others which are being looked at from Fluminense for teh future.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:35:24
Alright ED002 good to see you back, what do you make of the sneijder situation? Did chelsea really make a bid and is there serious interest in the player? Also will de bruyne move to anderlecht on loan for a year or two as part of the lakuka deal? {Ed002's Note - Chelsea enquired about Sneijder a couple of weeks ago and the player was made aware of interest. I think there may be a chance but I am not sure it will go through. Hiddink may be able to influence the player who is in teh midst of political posturing with Inter right now. Any deal for Lukaku needs to be figured out. The proposal about de Bruyne came from Anderlecht and was likely put to Spurs as well as Chelsea. Chelsea made it clear that they were not interested in the player at anything like the fee being talked about by Anderlecht but at the right price Chelsea are interested in both players. See how things look on this early next week as there is a chance that a resolution my be found over the weekend. I will be disappearing off again soon but will try and pop in now and again over the weekend.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:32:55
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

But that's the whole question - with JT, Luiz, Alex and Ivanovic - why do we need a central defender.

{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}

Ivanovic has proved to be reliable in the heart of defence. Hence we should be concentrating our efforts on a proper right back, whilst getting 2 more opportunities in the middle.

{Ed002's Note - Right, but Bosingwa is leaving and the young cover (Hutcheson) has "retired".}

Throw in the everpresent Paulo Ferreira, and we have no options available. van der Wiel interest is well documented, but i haven't heard of any concrete efferts to sign him, thus far.

{Ed002's Note - There have been several discussions with Ajax, but to start with Chelsea wanted Eriksen as part of the deal and that is not happening.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:27:50
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

But that's the whole question - with JT, Luiz, Alex and Ivanovic - why do we need a central defender.

{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}

Ivanovic has proved to be reliable in the heart of defence. Hence we should be concentrating our efforts on a proper right back, whilst getting 2 more opportunities in the middle.

{Ed002's Note - Right, but Bosingwa is leaving and the young cover (Hutcheson) has "retired".}

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10 Jun 2011 12:12:07
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

But that's the whole question - with JT, Luiz, Alex and Ivanovic - why do we need a central defender.

{Ed002's Note - The club is looking to the future. Ivanovic is unhappy at having to cover at right back and may move on in any case. Bruma has gone, Terry is gtting older and a little slower.}

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10 Jun 2011 12:10:33
it's quite sickening in the offseason, especially when all of our major competition are strengthening their squads throughout the park, whilst we head into fourth week without a manager, selling our youngsters and unveiling awkward kits for the next term. Future's surely optimistic :) Anything else on our front, Ed002? {Ed002's Note - The players are either in competion somewhere or on holiday - so why does the club need a manager. The youngsters who have been sold were not going to make it as first team regulars. Everything is fine.}

You may be right at the youngster situation, but certain Sinclair and Borini, could certainly prove us wrong in that department. Can't help thinking that we would be jumping at the opportunity to sign Siclair, had we not dumped him for a weekly wage of our two main strikers.

{Ed002's Note - Sinclair left because of lack of opportunities. It was his choice. Borini refused to sign a new contract and decided to leave. It was his choice.}

I do follow CFC and i am aware of the reasons behind their choices to move on. Some of them find a lack of opportunities even in more juvenile stage, i.e. frank nouble. But there must be on or the other - we have a bunch of 5 in the U-21 squad, and they couldn't combine more than 20 games amongst themselves for first 11 in their respective careers. No wonder they find it hard to have any chance at this level. Enter CL champions winning games while fielding 8 academy players in the starting 11. I know things don't change overnight, but lets be frank - there hasn't been an effort.

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10 Jun 2011 12:02:29
Hi Edd002 good to have you back! are u american or was it a holiday?

anyway i have a few questions relating to Hiddink and then potential signings OF Hiddink's

As we all expect him to be the new manager do you believe that he will centre the team around Fernando Torres or will he bring in a name (Sneijder, Neymar) and base the team on one of them?

Obviously everyone is very interested in the marquee signings the likes of Pastore, Sneijder, Neymar etc.) but what squad players are likely to come in the names i have heard are Willian, Arda Turan, and a back up striker?

thanks! {Ed002's Note - Thanks. I am American but needed to go over on business so I toolk the time to go and see my mother. I don't see Hiddink basing a team around any player - in fact I think that whole concept is a bit of a red herring. It would be speculation to name players arriving but Arda seems to be bound for Madrid and hopefully Willian will head to Arsenal. Lukaku may arrive and de Bruyne.}

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10 Jun 2011 11:51:00
Ed002 who would you rather see at chelsea out of Diego Godin and Neven Subotic and which is most likely and why are we interested in another CB ? {Ed002's Note - Sunotic, Subotic, it may be an old story recycled or Subotic may not be available.}

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10 Jun 2011 11:49:13
it's quite sickening in the offseason, especially when all of our major competition are strengthening their squads throughout the park, whilst we head into fourth week without a manager, selling our youngsters and unveiling awkward kits for the next term. Future's surely optimistic :) Anything else on our front, Ed002? {Ed002's Note - The players are either in competion somewhere or on holiday - so why does the club need a manager. The youngsters who have been sold were not going to make it as first team regulars. Everything is fine.}

You may be right at the youngster situation, but certain Sinclair and Borini, could certainly prove us wrong in that department. Can't help thinking that we would be jumping at the opportunity to sign Siclair, had we not dumped him for a weekly wage of our two main strikers.

{Ed002's Note - Sinclair left because of lack of opportunities. It was his choice. Borini refused to sign a new contract and decided to leave. It was his choice.}

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10 Jun 2011 11:46:40
Ed002, by our transfer targets outlay we clearly seek an option on our left side with Neymar our prime option. But with his transfer saga dragging into 7th month already - we'll probably start looking elswhere. Don't you think that Bale, even at his reported 35KK price tag should be considered? {Ed002's Note - No.}

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10 Jun 2011 11:43:37
Ed002, would you by any chance know why in the world does our club need certain mister Diego Godin? {Ed002's Note - He has been looked at before - but Subotic remains the target for centre back.}

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10 Jun 2011 11:36:49
it's quite sickening in the offseason, especially when all of our major competition are strengthening their squads throughout the park, whilst we head into fourth week without a manager, selling our youngsters and unveiling awkward kits for the next term. Future's surely optimistic :) Anything else on our front, Ed002? {Ed002's Note - The players are either in competion somewhere or on holiday - so why does the club need a manager. The youngsters who have been sold were not going to make it as first team regulars. Everything is fine.}

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10 Jun 2011 10:54:11
Cfc need to drop there interest in neymar and look closer at hazard and ericksen , both pacey and inventive which is what cfc desperatly need. Also talk of tevez coming to cfc. What are your thoughts Ed ? {Ed002's Note - The interest in Neymar will not go away and he cannot be compared to Eriksen or Hazard. I doubt Eriksen would be that interested in Chelsea given the club have rejected him twice and discussions over a deal for him and Van der Weil as a package were rejected last month. Hazard - perhaps there is a slim chance that interest remains. Tevez set out a plan a while ago that was going to see him retire at 28 after a couple of years at Real Madrid and then work for his church is some manner or other. Although clearly a very good player, there sems to be a very high-level of grief and baggage that comes with him - as such I suspect he is not going to be moving to Chelsea.}

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10 Jun 2011 09:34:33
Ed 002, are you buying into this Essien+Malouda = Sneijder story, or is this just another of the infamous british press fantasies? {Ed002's Note - I don't know anything of it other than a report in the Italian press. I suspect it may have come out through an interview where perhaps an Inter representative was asked his view of the players and has somehow snowballed from that. So it seems most unlikely.}

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10 Jun 2011 05:50:47
DO Cfc HAve Any interest with hamsik?? {Ed002's Note - As far as I am aware, none at present but it may return depending what happens with other proposed transfers.}

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07 Jun 2011 19:02:59
This page is as good as dead when Ed002 is not around. Are you finalizing some Neymar deal for us Eduardo? Whenever you're back please update on the those nervebreakers, such as manager, lukaku, neymar. Thanks {Ed002's Note - It was necessary for me to return to the United States for a few days but I have arrived back (rather tortuously) this morning and I will be around for a few hours this morning. Nothing has changed with Neymar at all and everything his agent said was already well known. His point about it being difficult or impossible for the transfer to go ahead this summer relates to the issue I had previously noted about a request would be made to complete the transfer in January. Chelsea will not agree to this unless it becomes a deal breaker. Barcelona's interest will wane unless they can raise significant additional funds through the sale of players and I suspect they will not progress to a bid. Real Madrid, I don't know. AC Milan still have major non-EU quota issues but are going to proceed with negotiations over Ganso assuming others (e.g. Taiwo) can obtain EU passports. Pastore I have heard no more about. So many are now away on international duty that there will likely be a lull in the transfer market. South American's may be the exception - we will see.}

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07 Jun 2011 11:33:29
Ed, my yankee firend! Im kinda indark about how long its actually taking for Hiddink to announce his managerial take over. Why is it taking so long? Martin jol has already taken over at Fulham an the vacancy has only been available for a week or so. Were going on for our 3rd week now without anyone in charge. Would it be fair to say that Chelsea drag there feet over every little thing that goes on at the club. I mean we need players Neymar, Aguero, Sneijder, VDW, Lukaku, Pastore and Fabregas. All of these are so called targets were supposed to be interested in but so far all ive ever seen is a lot of cheap talk and no action. {Ed002's Note - Firstly I am not a "yankee" and would rather you did not use such a term. As for the manager/coach situation, if Chelsea had of wanted Martin Jol then he could have taken over as he is available. Guus Hiddink is not so Chelsea need to wait until he is. As for the players, efforts are being made to sign certain players but the International transfer window does not open until July 1 and many of the players are tied up in tournaments, so you will need to hang on a while longer.}

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07 Jun 2011 02:34:27
ed you say wallace will come when 18
do you know if rafael pernao will come when 18 as we have first refusal on him and he plays same team as wallace {Ed002's Note - No, at present all that is agreed is a first refusal on Fluminense's half of the player. I understand that the third party who own the other half of his contract have not been approach, although they obviously are aware of the situation.}

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07 Jun 2011 00:16:05
Will the 15 mil compensation given to turkey for hiddink effect the transfer bugdet for the summer ed002? {Ed002's Note - I think someone has misled you as there is no "15 mil compensation" due to Turkey. If there is a payment made it will be between 4-5M euros as a maximum.}

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06 Jun 2011 20:56:44
Have chelsea agreed to sign Lakaku ED002? And will announce when the manager has arrived his signing? {Ed002's Note - Chelsea may proceed with the purchase of the player but are unwilling to pay the amount requested by Anderlecht. Chelsea have made it clear the figure they are willing to pay and talks have been requested. I am slightly out of touch, but I know a reservation has been made for talks to go ahead this weekend. The talks are not related to any announcement about a new manager.}

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09 Jun 2011 23:27:21
Hey Ed, have Chelsea dropped interest in Juan Mata? {Ed001's Note - no.}

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09 Jun 2011 23:25:49
Hey Ed, have Chelsea made an bid for Wesley Sneijder? {Ed001's Note - there have been talks held, not sure if a bid has gone in though.}

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09 Jun 2011 22:28:59
Van Der Wiel
Pastore - no
De Bruyne - loan back
Neymar -no
Lakaku
Willian

Neymar won't go blue, only Real Madrid will sift through the complicated paperwork to get him.

Pastore...prized asset would have to go for a ridiculous sum and although Abramovich has mentioned an £80m war chest, it will prove too much in the end.

Carefree

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09 Jun 2011 19:10:22
Hi Ed just heard that Chelsea and spurs have agreed £40million for modric. Also vdw and sneijder likely to be signed up next week! How true is this???? {Ed001's Note - I don't believe there is anything in the Modric rumour at all. VDW is very likely to be done soon, Sneijder is possible.}

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