Chelsea Rumours Archive August 24 2011

24 Aug 2011 19:04:44
Porto star Alvaro
Pereira omitted from
Uefa Super Cup squad
to play Barcelona as
Chelsea move
beckons - report
The Uruguay
international is not part
of coach Vitor
Pereira's plans for
Friday's big game as
rumours over a
Premier League switch
gather momentum
Ed please am kind of convienced that pereira wil join chelsea but who wil he replace? I knw he is a left back what wil happen to A.cole ? {Ed018's Note - he is essentially taking Zhirkov's spot}

This has been said a number of times. if you're too lazy to look for an answer then why should the eds have to repeat it for you.

24 Aug 2011 17:17:57
Chelsea will sell Malouda and give Benayoun the number 15 and Juan Mata will be our number 10

I expect both to be sold and alvaro perreira if signed will be given the number 15.

24 Aug 2011 16:36:15
Ed in repsponse to your post below regarding Moutinho or Ganso, with Ganso reluctant to come to England, does that leave the only option after Modric as Moutinho? {Ed002's Note - Not at all. I was only asked about those players. Folks are getting too tied in to a mentality of "playmaker", "winger", "attacking midfielder" etc.. Try and get in to the mindset of a constantly evolving formation adapting to the needs of the game. We have yet to see the best of Ramires either and I hope he will surprise folks this year. I don't know if any of his goals are available on YouTube but for what is claimed to be a spoiling midfielder, he has scored many a goal arriving late in to the penalty area. Mata can supply the missing balls to Torres and the like, but to me keeping Ramires fit will make a real big difference.}

I agree with the ed on this one, you only need to look as far back as the game against man city to see what ramires is capable of and there is still more to come from what i saw of him at benfica.

Some analysis from ED002 Refreshing and correct in my eyes. Ramires look he could be part of our 'backbone' in the future; a great player, finally properly acclimatising to the league and playing well. Ray Wilkins said it normally takes a year to 18 months before you see the best of players coming in to the PL, and after 6 months Ramires is coming in to his own. With the addition of Mata and some of the other players coming in, we're slowly building a squad of effective, versatile players.

Couldnt agree with you more, i think ramires started showing his ability towards the end of the season, i believe we could perhaps get one more player and be fine for the season, but ramires is a big big player for the season as long as he is fit and keeps his discipline

Ed i agree bout ramires but he needs to beleive in himself more and show personality as he always passes to someone straight instead of doing sumthing himself u see he gets better as games go on because gets more confident

I'm glad to see you have faith in Ramires Ed002 because for me, he has the most potential. He has so many vital tackles and runs more than anybody on the team. His creativity/vision and passing can only get better. My only complaint is that he passes the ball out wide too much when he should just go inside with it because going wide allows the defense more time to get back and get guys in the box. Ramires clearly has the most potential of our young guns.

24 Aug 2011 16:25:01
looks like malouda anelka benayoun alex prob leaving
kalou only gets to stay cos of his age

Who says he (kalou) is staying?

24 Aug 2011 16:23:14
ed is benayoun leaving {Ed002's Note - Probably (rather than possibly).}

24 Aug 2011 15:59:35
Hey Ed's by the way great job over the summer. I've always thought that Chelsea would eventually sign Modric, but now I am doubting that we will him. I don't think a younger player like Ganso can solve the creativity problems, so I think our best option is Moutinho (sorry if incorrectly spelt). Would you prefer Moutinho or Modric? And if possible who is the more likely player to arrive? Personally I think I would prefer Moutinho because he's younger and has links with AVB. Thanks. {Ed002's Note - Out of Moutinho and Modric my preference would be for Moutinho. Out of Moutinho and Ganso my preference would be for Ganso though.}

Ganso is the man we need, vision for a pass is amazing.
Moutino a bit light weight for the prem

24 Aug 2011 15:33:13
Have heard that chelsea have had bid accepted for vdw by ajax if this is the case where does this leave ivanovic who I think is one of our best defenders. {Ed002's Note - Ivanovic is a centre back and not a right back. He has only ever really provided cover in that position and he is uncomfortable doing so on a regular basis. Keep in mind that one or two players will be leaving as well. The problem with long term target van der Wiel is that he wants to stay at Ajax one more year and I suspect that he will. Ajax have accepted several offers for the player over the past year, but he does not seem keen to move.}

24 Aug 2011 15:07:40
Ed will malouda join Juve, do you think? thanks
-That Badger- {Ed002's Note - Perhaps. Refer to a nearby answer for a fuller explanation.}

Thanks that wasnt published when i posted. :) {Ed002's Note - Sure, I appreciate that. Otherwise I would like have been much ruder to you.}

24 Aug 2011 13:25:24
ED,
With A. Cole and V. Aanholt on left back and now J. Mata and F. Molouda on the left wing, what is AVB is thinking of? Bidding for Perreira (if).

We don't even have a specialized player on the right wing up front.
Even not being the player for that position, Sturridge is supposed to play on the right and now rumours coming about his departure as well.

Lampard is not in the form he used to be (with the number of goals, even more than the striker sometimes).

Thus we are lagging the scores, don't have a creative support for Torres and already with a number of players, again looking for one on the left, A. Perreira.

Where is Chelsea marching towards and what does AVB has on mind.

No-one can enter into one's mind, and you too, ED, analyzing the happenings and searching for facts and details.

Great job at this site though. {Ed002's Note - Mata can play across midfield. If anyone misses out it will be Bertrand. Just accept Pereira as a replacement for Zhirkov. Sturridge is not leaving but if he does he will eb replaced. I won't ask you to have faith.}

ED,
Talking of Zhirkov, he was either playing in place of Cole or Malouda.
But, already with some distinct players for those positions where is Perreira supposed to play?
What is your opinion on this transfer? Do we require this? or NOT?? {Ed002's Note - He will play on the left toward the front. Many of the fans of course are completely hopeless. They complain about lack of pace and the club look to add someone who gives pace and then they still bleat about it. So what if he didn't join and either of the two 30 some odd year olds get injured or suspended. And what if Malouda were to leave - given that he was told he could two months ago?}

I dont see what the big deal with people is. Perreira is a decent player. He can play anywhere on the left side and also at right back. I for one would look forwrd to him joining the club. I hope this be our last signing. Ed do you think we will bring in a creative midfield player other than Mata? Thanks :)

-That Badger- {Ed002's Note - I suspect there are one or two signings still to come. I am sure it will become clear that a CB or two are still being considered. If the club cannot get the players they want, I must stress that they will not simply buy for the sake of it. Fernando is now off the list seemingly as his price is too high.}

Thanks for reply ed. Thats a pity about Fernando, he looked an excellent talent. Personally i would like Moutinho and Perreira to come in and a CB if Alex leaves. Thanks
-That Badger- {Ed002's Note - I think if Fernando had been available that he and Ramires could have made it very difficult for other teams to play through the midfield - and this was always something AVB was looking to do tactically - long before becoming Chelsea manager. In a way, I would like Chel;sea still to make another push for the player, but the feeling is today that it is off the agenda.}

IF Sturridge were to leave, who would you think would be a good replacement? They might not even replace him because it seems it would just be a season long loan, but just wondering.

24 Aug 2011 12:10:35
i just read that spurs are going to reject chelsea's offer for luka modric and chelsea have been warned off any future bids by spurs

24 Aug 2011 11:26:31
Juventus apparently interested in Malouda in addition to Alex. Could this explain the Perreira speculation?

I think Perreira is seen as a replacement for Zhirkov. If Malouda moves, maybe a replacement will be brought in e.g. another winger? But I thought Malouda wanted to stay.

24 Aug 2011 11:23:10
Just saw on Ryan Bertrands Twitter account that he is not best pleased with our apparent bid for Perreira " Talent only flourishes with opportunity. Opportunity only arises with stability" I would say that he agrees we dont need another left back/wing back. Surely we should be focusing on bringing in a CAM like Moutinho.

24 Aug 2011 10:47:34
Claudio Gentile:
Juventus should buy
Fenerbahce's Diego
Lugano not Chelsea's
Alex
The former Italy
defender has told his
old side to purchase
the Uruguayan
defender rather than
the Blues centre-back
as they look to bolster
their back four this
summer. Do Alex stil have the chance for a move to Juve this Summer? Plz Ed i need an answer to dis. Is just the breaking news in mgoal.

{Ed002's Note - There is a chance he will move, but nothing is finalised.}

24 Aug 2011 09:56:49
Just spoke to my source in Spain, kaka will be approached if by deadline day the Modric deal doesn't look like being done. Real Madrid have been sounded out. Source is catalan person who works in newspaper journalism.

24 Aug 2011 07:26:50
ED, Why has it gone quite on kevin de bruyne {Ed002's Note - It hasn't, nothing has changed. His fitness remains the issue, he is not yet ready for a medica.}

I appreciate the fact that you might not be privy to this information but do you know the extent of his injury and if it looks likely that he will recover in time to complete a medical? {Ed002's Note - It is not known if he will be fit enough to pass a medical by next week.}

24 Aug 2011 01:02:18
ed do you know if there is any interest in matias fernandez of lisbon? {Ed018's Note - i dont think so}

23 Aug 2011 23:48:20
Hi, I've got a really strong feeling that Ashley Cole will be leaving us this season. Do we not have sufficient cover for his position already? Got a feeling this Porto wingback were after, isn't just for cover. Any comments Ed? RUSS {Ed002's Note - None at all.}

I get the feeling that Ed is feeling justified here, considering the Ashley Cole leaving thing was a sarcastic comment he made, poor Ed.