Chelsea Rumours Archive December 15 2011

15 Dec 2011 21:25:56
Ed, don't know if you are watching the Europa League at the minute, but I have to say, Nathan Redmond of Birmingham looks fantastic, only 17, Right or Left Winger, quick and skillful, producing wonderful crosses and has a accurate and powerful shot. AVB clearly is looking in the long-term with transfers so would it be plausible to say we may have some kind of interest in him? I know its a bit hopeful so if you say none at all I will understand. Thanks for all the very hard work Ed and a very Merry Christmas to you.
CFCFOREVER! {Ed002's Note - I really know nothing of the kids football but you seem to have contracted MOTD Fever. It'll wear off late Fraiday but there may be a relapse after 10 on Saturday night. Let's assume there is no interest. And have a good holiday period.}

15 Dec 2011 19:27:25
hi ED(S) just wondering is obi mikel available to move on, if the right offer becomes available, or is he in AVB long term plans!? iv seen a lot of talk about anelka,kalou,drogba moving on but unless iv missed it, nothing about obi mikel.....

also this may sound a silly thing to ask but do you think AVB is the long term manager for chelsea? i guess im paranoid with the chelsea hierarchy and there track record of fiering managers pretty quick! guess im wondering will he be given time to put his stamp on things, as in reality we probly havent the squad to win trophys like seasons gone bye....id love to see him succeed at chelsea because i rate him quite highly! if you dont feel comfortable answering this i understand because im probley being quite naive and dont propley understand how things work! thanks in advance JACK! {Ed002's Note - John Obi will be moving on at some point. AVB has a contract at Chelsea and there is nothing at this time tos ay that he will not see it out.}

I suppose its not AVB we should be concerned about, more romans revolving door attitute with managers! hope he has realised stability is the way foward! with the right man in charge of cause, and i belive AVB is that man! {Ed002's Note - Perhaps you don't understand what has happened with the various managers, but you are wrong to put the blame on Mr Abramovich totally.}

Your right i dont no why the previous managers under RA reign have got the elbow, would be intrested to know why if you have any info on that tho! but watever the resason you have to admit its to many, weather there guilty of sacking to many or simply hireing the wrong ppl its not the way foward in my opinion! again i agree its not all roman, im sure theres a few big personalitys in the board room......

15 Dec 2011 18:05:48
Hey Ed is Hamsik a serous target and could we sway Napoli to let him leave or is he happy at Napoli. Also I've read that Chelsea are sending scouts everywhere and that we haven't been this active (scouting wise) for years, do you know or what players/positions are currently being scouted most. {Ed002's Note - There is a slim chance that Hamsik could move this winter - perhaps Manchester City and AC Milan would be the likely choices but I doubt it. As for the rest I have no idea what you have been hearing but perhaps it was on Twitter.}

I highly doubt we would sign hamsik in january as he would be cup tied in champs league ...

15 Dec 2011 10:26:51
Are Chelsea interested in Cavani? He is a very good player who i think can lead Chelsea's front line! {Ed002's Note - Yes but it is all wrapped in with the Higuain situation. It is very likely Cavani will end up at Madrid at some point.}

Well in that case Higuain would probably be the next best option. {Ed002's Note - He is right now the best option but it is not just one striker the club needs. Davila's progress is uninspiring and I guess he may eventually slot in as a squad player - but eventually. Nic Anelka has gone, Kalou will probably go, Drogba we don't know - if he is smart he will sign the deal on the table. Torres is having a tough time. So a refresh is needed. Vargas looks promising but he is still considering his options and work permit issues still remain. I suspect by August we will see some changes to the forwards.}

Nooooo hell, I want Cavani instead Higuain. I dont velive all this crap about Higuain coming to Chelsea. Higuain will stay at Real Madrid... hope so! Cavani is dozen times better!

All the two are very good players any team would want to sign.....but i still mentain that our priority is to sign one more creative player (Midfielder or winger) to complement Mata then these forwards being mentioned will florish otherwise i see them struggling like Torres.......
The two player mentioned are surrounded by creative player in R.Madrid and Napoli who by far are technically gifted that Lampard, Malouda, Kalou, Mikel etc.

Hi Ed,

I dont understand why are we after Higuian when RM are trying to get rid of him?(Given his age and goal scoring record) Is there any other injury which is making them sell Higuian? Or some other manager-player issue? Why are we buying him when RM wants to get rid of him? {Ed002's Note - I think something may have got lost in translation. To transfer a player (e.g. Higuain), agreement needs to be reached between the selling club (Real Madrid) and the buying club (Chelsea). If you question is "Why are Real Madrid selling Higuain?" then it would have been a lot easier to ask that.}

15 Dec 2011 07:55:36
Ed is there anything going on with markovic? Is Cahill out of the question now? {Ed002's Note - No idea he is a child; no.}