24 Oct 2013 17:19:06
Hi Ed
Any updates on Draxler? Do you see him as a target for next season. Also do you realistically see Mata leaving in January or at the end of the season? {Ed002's Note - There have been offers and enquiries for Draxler. Both Milan clubs, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Chelsea have enquired at one level or another about Draxler - each has met a "not for sale" barrier. I don't really expect a move this coming January.
I don't see Mata moving in January unless just perhaps as part of a deal for someone else. At the start of the window there was interest in Mata from Barcelona and Real Madrid and, whilst Chelsea do not wish to sell, if the player wants the move there are players from both clubs that Chelsea would consider in part exchange. The end of the season is a long way off and it is tough to say too much with confidence.
The players from Barca you already mentioned before Ed, Roberto, Deulofeu, any other maybe? From Madrid, I'd say Khedira, maybe Coentrao but given we'll almost certainly be getting Shaw(I don't why, but in my eyes, this kid is already a Chelsea player, everything connects, Cole will be leaving soon, Shaw is a Chelsea fan, he's young, English and very good. For me, he's our long term left back), can't see us pursuing Coentrao. maybe Di Maria? we badly need a pacey, left footed right winger, we all know Mata is not that. sorry if I'm being to pushy Ed :-) {Ed002's Note -
Which players from both clubs would Chelsea exchange Mata with if we wanted to sell him Ed? {Ed002's Note - Chelsea has a sustained interest in Roberto, Deulofeu and Khedira. But there are lots of variables.}