Chelsea Rumours Archive August 26 2011

26 Aug 2011 23:05:00
ed do you know if this sneijder deal is something we are interested in? also i find it astounding that nobody has figured out who you are. {Ed002's Note - I am pretty sure Wes Sneijder will not be playing for Chelsea this season. As for me, I remain surprised but what the hell. I shall be at the Toulouse v PSG Sunday - maybe you can zoom in and see me.}

ED002 do you have close connections with all french clubs? {Ed002's Note - No.}

Your either zola or Jimmy floyd {Ed002's Note - Or a mixture of the two?}

If someone mentioned who you were on here, would it stop you from being able to give out the information you do give out? {Ed002's Note - Nope.}

Ed002 do you live in Monaco? and were u at the super cup last night? {Ed002's Note - I have lived in Monaco and Cap d'Ail for a significant part of the past 25 years but am based in good old Blighty now. I did not go to the Supercup last night.}

Connections with the Chelsea scouts or someone similar...

I must agree with the poster who expresssed surprise that no one has figured out who you are.Given your in depth knowledge of all things related to football especially the financial shenanigans, the extent of which far exceeds that of mere mortals.Also I think its excellent that we can now start pestering you with questions as to your identity now the transfer window is slowly closing.I of course am way above such behaviour.
p.s where abouts will you be sitting at the Toulouse game, not that I really give a damm about your identity you understand. {Ed002's Note - I don't know where I will be just yet.}

26 Aug 2011 21:33:08
Alright ed ?

You prob won't say if it is true but is it true that Chelsea are going to double bid for ganso and neymar ? Please say it's true especially neymar as this is the player I want to see most at Chelsea {Ed002's Note - I suspect a little bit of an effort will still be made for Ganso. By no means can anyone predict the out come.}

26 Aug 2011 22:37:59
Krasic for alex swap deal. Not major but heard it here first

26 Aug 2011 20:41:29
Imagine Torres n hulk and mata in same team, Hulk looks built for premier league, long shot I know ed but please tell me were interested or have bid for him?? {Ed018's Note - there has been no bid for Hulk}

I agree Hulk would be an amazing signing, him or Hazard would really add another dimension to the team. If we could another CM like Gotze, Hamsik maybe Moutinho, as it looks like Modric deal is dead, then I believe we could win the prem and probably Champo League.

26 Aug 2011 19:07:52
Anelka wants to move to Anji according to russian news. Fee around 8m.

If we get 8 million. i will be happy.

Seems like a good option for all parties

PB

I would have to say for 8 mil i would jump at the chance. Do not get me wrong unlike most of the so called fans on here, i think anelka has suplied us a good service over the years and would wish him the best wishes for the future. Bring in huk, de bruyne and ganso. We will smash it

26 Aug 2011 16:18:11
ed in your opinion what strengths do u think neymar and ganso would bring to the club?
and would you like to see them here? {Ed002's Note - I am sorry, I don't really have time to start discussing players too much. Perhaps some of the other posters will give an opinion.}

People need to get real neymar isn't going to Chelsea. End of

Sorry mate, didn't realise you were his agent. until he signs for someone else he is an option. to the original poster, they both would bring a typical brazilian flair.

Neymar is amazing atm and Ganso may well be the next kaka.They both have tons of flair and could probably take most premier league teams on their own. Neymar scores lots of goals, embarrasses opponents and gets a few assists. He is also a very good freekick taker and could walk into any squad in the world. Ganso is a very good passer with lots of flair. Scores a few. Can develop into a truly great player.

The two best young talents in the world. Would love to see them both at the bridge. The person with the first post is probably a spurs fan.

26 Aug 2011 16:10:02
does roman ever have a say on who he wants to bring to the club?
so if he saw a player he liked he would make sure we get him?
they were saying that about sheva so was wondering if he was to do with that
i know he is the owner or does he leave it to the rest of the staff {Ed002's Note - Shevchenko is not a good example. But Mr Abramovich stays in the loop with signings.}

So do i take it from that then ed that if he sees a player he likes then it is like everyone is saying he will get his man? {Ed002's Note - No.}

Abramovich needs to buy better players not these old horses....we need to win this season....let the coaches do their job

26 Aug 2011 15:14:10
Unsure whether the Modric deal is dead as the transfer merrygoround is moving.Baldock from mk dons on his way to west ham,Parker and possibly diara from Madrid on there way to spurs which hopefully means Modric to Chelsea.A friend of mine who has good sources in spurs has told me Harry will lose his job if he keeps trying to push through the Modric deal,as harry doesn't want a unhappy player and needs to sell before buying new players.

Let's hope so

Think we should offer torres and cash in exchange for moderic and bale, wat you guys think. drog still has the legs so does anelka, we gone down hill a bit since torres came?

26 Aug 2011 14:28:40
Deadline deal for Modric? Negative, not going to happen...

Double deadline deal for Neymar and Ganso? We can dream...

Deadline deal for either of the two? Possible..

Deadline deal for Moutinho? Best chance of any of the players we have been linked with...

No brazil player can move til jan as the window there is closed

26 Aug 2011 13:39:58
i think a lot of chelsea fans need to stop being so needy we have bought some exellent signing this window and spent on close to £60 mill

and not to forget the £70mill we spent in january this is not football manager on the xbox i for 1 am more than happy with our squad if they buy anybody else then great if not we have more than enough to win any comp we are in remember most of this team won the double 2 yrs ago

Didnt know football manager was on xbox

Matt0814

Oh,
I just got to know my friend, thankyou very much.
it doesn't matter which position player you spend for.
just count the total spending and be happy.
I did a mistake by seeing a big hole in the center mid and a right wing.
well said mate, carry on.
you are a true fan..

26 Aug 2011 13:10:21
Refknapp-Modric is staying will be playing against man city on sunday. looks like the deal is dead should of moved on to moutinho or someone else ages ago

Source:SSN

Didnt Nasri play a few days before leaving the Gooners?
Until Modric says he is staying it still remains a possiblity.

I can all but guarantee modric will not be playing for spurs.

26 Aug 2011 12:37:24
Hi Ed002,

Are you willing to give a percentage on how likely it will be for Chelsea to sign a Midfielder in this window please?

Thanks as always mate

Dan1CFC {Ed002's Note - 100%, no problem at all.}

Haha i mean not on signed already if your taking that view... let me rephrase it to iron out and loop holes you might find.

please could you put a percentage on if Chelsea will sign a midfield player from now until 31st August that names are not Lucas Piazon, Juan Mata or Oriol Romeu.

Cheers mate

Dan1CFC {Ed002's Note - 43%}

100% a midfielder with been heavily linked with or one we may not be aware of? {Ed002's Note - Mata.}

That's accurate prediction work Ed. I was thinking more around the 47.4453% mark.

I think he meant another one because seemingly, modric is a not an option anymore...

26 Aug 2011 12:21:55
alright ed ?

if we let sturridge go we are fools he looked the best player by far at pre season do you think he will go ed ? {Ed002's Note - What makes you think there is any thought of him leaving?}

Seriously people, stop thinking everything you read is true. think about it for a second, why would sturridge want to leave, he left city to come to us. there is no chance he will be leaving unless he asks to.

26 Aug 2011 11:42:41
Eds, thanks for all the updates; it's good to read a site that doesn't panda made up stories.

I am aware that you have eluded to this on here many times; but I was wondering if I could just clarify somethings on Neymar, as you keep saying nothing has changed, but I am not entirely sure what it has not changed from; and yes, I have read previous posts.

You have mentioned before that there is a bid from Chelsea on the table for Neymar; is it for around £40m? Yet, Santos have increased their asking price, but what to?

I am aware that he has a number of wacky demands: 100 first class flights to and from Brazil to London every year, 1028 green M&Ms and a golden monkey; but is that the only potential stumbling block with regards to the package?

Neymar has come out most weeks to say where he'll be playing next year and it seems to bounce around between Chelsea, Real, Barca and staying at Santos; but do we know if he had a preference?

Moreover, there were murmours that there was an agreement with Real for him; fueled by Jose suggesting htat he was happy leaving a squad place "open"; but I have also read that they have pulled out; is there clue to what is going on there?

Thanks for taking the time to read all this. I guess I am really trying to find out what our chances are actually getting him; as they've gone from good to slim to none back to moderate over the last 15/16 months; wondering where we are now.

AG {Ed002's Note - The stumbling blocks are time scale based - the fee and package are surmountable. The first request was for him to stay until the end of the season so he could play in the Club World Cup in December. The next request was that he could only be transferred after the Olympic games so he would appear under the glorious name of the Saints. The third was that he would then return to Brazil after winning the Olympic gold and stay until the end of the season - December 2012. Plus there is interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Anzhi, Roma and, by next summer, Barcelona maybe.}

Thanks Ed, do you think that a resolution might be sorted out? Or at least, is it possible he could agree to move to Chelsea before someone else comes in and "snatches" him? AG {Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation the best I can - I am not going to try and start guessing what will happen. As soon as it doesn't happen the abuse will start and the Editors are sick of it.}

Fair enough Ed; thanks for your time. I understand there can't be a concrete answer at this stage - don't understand the mentality of people sending abuse, other than it being moronic

Keep up the good work (you too Ed018)

AG

26 Aug 2011 11:27:43
Hi, Ed(s),
With Modric seemingly off the agenda, we are still looking thin in the midfield, having chased a number of quality players. I recall that, not long ago, we were interested in Douglas Costa of Shaktar, who looks to be a good fit, and Shaktar are said to be a bit strapped for cash. Strangely, I've not seen Costa mentioned in connection with any team during the window. Do you think that this might be a possible?
Cheers,
John {Ed002's Note - Certainly Costa has been considered before and I am a little surprised that Manchester United have not followed up their earlier interest. However, I suspect that Ganso and Krasic are both still ahead of him in terms of possible targets. Costa can play across midfield as can Mata and Krasic.}

Ed002 Where does moutinho come in terms of being a target he must be ahead or on par with the highest of possible targets? {Ed002's Note - You think they have some sort of ranking?}

26 Aug 2011 10:51:26
Hope the reports are not true that we are about to offer 40m for Modric,would much rather us test liverpools resolve again and bid 50m for luis Suarez or look at neymar again maybe with a higher bid like 50m.Modric is not worth more than 20m wake up Chelsea,I'm sure there's players out there,let's take a chance on someone like hazard.De Byrne hopefully to come in as well

I believe u sir a deluded Chelsea bidding for Suarez is never gonna happen

Think torres would jump ship again given the oppertunity ie barca or milan, dont think suarez is in the same catagory as torres, wishful thinking though, expect the scousers to push hard this time around

26 Aug 2011 10:08:52
{Ed002's Note - Sturridge will be allowed to leave if he asks for a transfer the same as any other player. He has not done that yet. As for targets, please read through the other posts.}

Is it our policy to let anyone leave who wishes to? Him and David Luiz were probably the only bright spots of last season at our club.

{Ed002's Note - The club will not keep a player who wants out - but there is nothing to say he does.}

I guess when he will get his first game of the season at Sunderland, his career with us will kick off.

26 Aug 2011 09:10:32
Hi ED: can you please explain why we are so quite in this transfer market...though we know that we need some really talented guy(i know you will say that we have a lots of talented guy and i fully agree with that) but i am talking about present player...we should sign some creative player...(i.e wht i mean that if we can win the youngstar will come as a obvious choice see Barcelona) Nevetheless i do feel there is some strategy for not splasing money in this transfer window...i do have feeling that in january we will be on the market again with possibly Neymar,Ganso available...
Chelsea for life {Ed002's Note - Chelsea have bought a number of players, so I am not sure that it has been that quiet. They have also agreed to another arriving in January and several players have moved on - possibly with more to follow in and out. That is not quiet.}

26 Aug 2011 08:54:39
hi ed
whats the situation with sturridge is he staying? hope so great player great age be stupid to get rid of him
also whats our targets looking like ?
do we feel we will get them?
thanks {Ed002's Note - Sturridge will be allowed to leave if he asks for a transfer the same as any other player. He has not done that yet. As for targets, please read through the other posts.}

26 Aug 2011 05:52:09
ED,
With days lapsing, we are getting more apart from signing Modrich.

I guess, an imminent option to him can be any one of:
M. Hamsik, J. Moutinho, E. Hazard OR even J. Rodwell.
But, we are too late I suppose.

But, the fact is, we, at any cost require a central play-maker; with a superb dribbling skill.

With Perreira bid going to 50-50 state, J. Mata needs to play on the left and a right winger is still required in case Sturridge gets injured or like that.

Concluding, if we can't get a player from outside, what most of the fans might think is, give McEachren the most of chance to play at center mid, rather playing him as a defensive mid and, don't send Kakuta out on loan.
Also, play Benayoun, forgetting to sell him. He a good asset to the club, at least for one year.
Let Anelka, Kalou or even Drogba leave the club if he wants to.