Chelsea Rumours Archive August 31 2016

31 Aug 2016 17:59:45
Moussa Sissoko is in London according to Deschamps.
Another Willian case😋?

31 Aug 2016 18:42:19
Yeah seen that . Ed018 anything to add?

{Ed018's Note - not at the moment}

31 Aug 2016 19:37:02
Or he could be on his way to Spurs.

31 Aug 2016 16:12:59
Zouma has denied all the rumours about him leaving.

31 Aug 2016 14:32:55
Also it seems that Zouma is going out on loan after not figuring in Contes plans. Make of that what you will.

31 Aug 2016 14:53:49
Who is your source? the man is injured.

31 Aug 2016 16:18:08
Zouma is hurt going no where Brozovic is staying at inter and James was never on the cards! Sissoko was a vo because of Tottenham and we love to outdo them but not sure where you get your sources and seems it's ED002 that always gets his sources right so please stop writing things you don't know and are not ED02.

31 Aug 2016 17:04:35
Coming back from a serious injury mate. Will need game time to prove his fitness.

31 Aug 2016 23:44:51
No where have I said I have sources. Jesus. Transfer deadline really brings out the worst in people. Just relaying what's been said on Twitter, different media outlets.

31 Aug 2016 10:27:10
Ed018 are the 4 potential ins from the initial post largely acurate as well?

{Ed018's Note - I'm not 100 percent sure. But I know Alonso and Luiz are very possible as of last night. I assume Brozovic and maybe James would be the other 2 but can't verify that for sure}

31 Aug 2016 11:47:09
Luiz would be a crazy transfer.

31 Aug 2016 12:10:05
Great input ed. I am not a great fan of the targets we seem to be pushing for but we certainly need more defensive cover.

31 Aug 2016 13:39:49
Sissoko with Kante in the midfield not sure how many of you watched the Euros and France play but he was unbelievable in their games and if he can be the same player he was at Euros we could be one of the best teams in Europe period!
I see Conte bringing the best out of his players and yes David Luiz has been a pretty bad player over time but if we can curb his errors alongside Zouma and Terry or even have him float up a bit with Sissoko also in midfield we will be a very tough team to beat! I am more apt to having Alonso and Dave play along with Terry and BI as a center which is his best position rather then Luiz to be honest, but the addition of Sossoko for me in midfield could do wonders for us! Somewhere we will need another attacking midfielder as speed down the line on the otherside of Hazard would be fun like an Isco or Greismann!

Gentlemen Conte is our guy to bring Chelsea back together and we are a few players away from being best at what we do!
For me no European football hurts as chances of winning the league or coming second is high on our list but will need a new forward next year again win the league or not as Costa will eventually go back to Madrid even if we win the league
Again for me Sissoko would be incredible incredible for us.

31 Aug 2016 17:35:38
I can see Luiz working as a 3 at the back. One of those 3 would need to be able to bring the ball forward well - and Luiz could do that. His defensive errors would be covered by the other two.

Putting him with Terry and Cahill, or Zouma (if he stays - please god he does) or Alonso - even Ivanovic and we have plenty of cover.

My worries are how we play in front of those 3. With Kante and/ or Matic if front - that's a defensive block - BUT no wide players.

Playing Hazard/ Costa/ William across the front, with and Oscar and another (Fabregas) tucked in behind words well as a front 5 - but no wide defense.

Could Kante/ Matic/ Luis/ Terry/ Cahill work as a back 5 somehow?

30 Aug 2016 23:03:46
As I understand.

Ins:

M Alonso,
Brozovic,
Di Vrij,
James (if R Madrid reduce their asking price) .

Outs:

Bamford - loan
Cuardrado - loan with perm transfer agreed after.
Mikel has been offered to various clubs on a cut price fee.
Fabregas is available for the right price. But very highly unlikely to move at this late stage.

31 Aug 2016 01:35:07
Can't see all 4 coming in.

{Ed018's Note - 4 is possible tomorrow}

31 Aug 2016 02:01:44
I have seen the video of Brozovic, I am excited to see him in blue. Paired with Hazard.

31 Aug 2016 06:32:06
Brozovic is CM.

31 Aug 2016 07:49:47
Brozovic can play effectively in pretty much every midfield role, from CM to winger. He'd be a good bit of business for the money being suggested.

Two new CB's (including Luiz), Alonso and Brozovic would be a very good day for Chelsea.

Can see Mikel moving on and wouldn't be shocked if Fabregas goes somewhere on loan. Solanke needs to sign a new long term contract before securing a loan away, he and the club are in discussions over said contract.

I think the SSN desk will be going over to the bridge a fair bit this evening!

31 Aug 2016 08:12:07
I don't see us signing 2 cb's. Also don't see fabregas leaving on loan. If he were to leave then only see a permanent transfer at his age.

31 Aug 2016 09:33:05
Ed 18, would that mean 4 ins or 4 outs? or a combination of both?

{Ed018's Note - 4 in's is possible}

31 Aug 2016 14:10:33
James could be coming in on loan. As Cuardrado signed on for Juventus yesterday.

Di Vrij - won't be happening. Asking price is too much. That's why we've turned to D. Luiz. PSG still mulling the offer over.

Brozovic - I believe is done. Personal terms were agreed before arriving late at Croatias training camp.

Alonso - Was completed last night. Just announcement needed from Club.