Chelsea Rumours Archive July 31 2011

31 Jul 2011 23:54:59
ed018, what are the chances of us making a move for Adam Johnson? we have no width what so ever in the team and he would surely bring some British flair {Ed018's Note - there have been some suggetions of Johnson being a possible target going around for the last week. im not sure that City want to sell him or would be open to selling to a rival though. as far as chances of chelsea making a move, i really don't know. i haven't heard any good information on it}

Find out if you can, its an area i feel we are lacking in big time m8

He is liverpool bound....Kaka will come though

31 Jul 2011 22:26:49
Ed, is it true that Jose Mourinho wont include Kaka in his plans? Or is real madrid actually willing to sell? If yes then do you think there is a possibility his wages could be reduced to an amount chelsea can accept? {Ed018's Note - i haven't heard anything about Mourinho's plans for Kaka. I guess anything is possible but i'm not to sure i'd want Kaka at this point in his career, do you}

ED018 what do you make of gourlays comments that him and avb will sit down and talk? what have they been doing in asia ? dont you think they are leaving it late to buy players with the season starting in 2 weeks? {Ed018's Note - im sure there has been plenty of discussions about potential targets that are not revealed to the media. i would have liked to have seen some players bought by now that will have an immediate impact but it hasn't worked out that way, and it hasn't been for a lack of trying}

To be honest with you, we keep focusing on youngsters alot. I feel we get unlucky with their growth or development sometimes. I feel the squad we have are all experienced and have given alot for the team. So a player with kaka's mentality wont be a problem for 2 years or 3 with the blue as they all are at the same level of mentality. Just my opinion. We got deco 30 and we won the double. I love my club and i would prefer 25 million on kaka rather than 35-40 million on modric..every year a new talent shows up like pastore etc... Just my opinion

But do you still think we will buy player ed018 that will make an immediate impact? {Ed018's Note - i think so, its obvious we need a playmaker, whether they are an attacking mid or a winger we need one, so im sure they will continue to try and bring in what they believe they need}

Hell yeah kaka is quality

31 Jul 2011 20:39:59
Well from todays news it is clear that chelsea will make an offer for modric around 40m.
But i doubt do we really need to spend 40m on Modric.He is gppd player but is worth for 40m, personally i believe no he isn't.
I would suggest rather giving 35m to sniejder and use extra 5m for his high wages OR another best option is get Nasri for 18m(Remember he has only one year left n he wants first team football and some titles) juan mata for 15m(release clause 13.5m n he needs champion league football) n with extra 5m spending get hazard for 12m.
Nasri is gud player n he has already proved for arsenal while hazard n mata r very gud wingers which we always lacked.

I'm with you on Modric. At that price I would rather scrap a move and send Spurs a message that we wont be held ransom and when more of their players put in requests to leave next year when they win nothing, AGAIN, they'd regret turning down such a generous offer from Chelsea. I don't see why you'd keep a player who openly admitted he had a desire to play for a bigger, better team? I think that it's pretty clear Nasri is just looking for more money from Arsenal; he would be silly to join City and I'm not sure Arsenal would even want to sell to rivals in England. A very good, proven player, though. I don't think Mata is a prime target from what the Eds have said, but I agree that at the price we could get him for it may be a bargain - who knows though? PL is more physical than Spain and he is so far unproven as far as that goes. Same with Hazard.. fantastic player, but seems settled and another good year will do him a world of good in a League where he can develop. I think that when Hazard does go, 12m may be a bit low though, depending on if he moves this summer (which I see as unlikely), or next summer after another promising season.

How is tht clear? It is just more speculation, I honestly dont think Chelsea rate Modric as highly as Spurs do.

I think it's clear because although he (Nasri) has said he is maybe open to a move, Arsenal haven't been in serious contact with anyone.. or there have been no firm reported moves. All I hear from people is 'stalled' talk. I've heard this many times before, where it usually means a player searching for more money. I believe one of the ed's has stated they believe something similar, or along those lines. When Fabregas leaves, him and van Persie are their main superstars. And with Modric I feel the same as you. He had a good season, no doubt.. but £35+m is more than Barca paid for Villa Yes, it was a different market then, but still.

I think it's clear because although he (Nasri) has said he is maybe open to a move, Arsenal haven't been in serious contact with anyone.. or there have been no firm reported moves. All I hear from people is 'stalled' talk. I've heard this many times before, where it usually means a player searching for more money. I believe one of the ed's has stated they believe something similar, or along those lines. When Fabregas leaves, him and van Persie are their main superstars. And with Modric I feel the same as you. He had a good season, no doubt.. but £35+m is more than Barca paid for Villa Yes, it was a different market then, but still.

31 Jul 2011 19:50:04
apart form modric, now the pastore chase is over thanks to PSG, who would be another attacing midfield target, because ive heard rumours that real madrid will offer us kaka for 25million euro's is this true?

He must be on 1 hell of wage, doesnt seem likely to me mate

Lets go get nasri Better than Modric and youunger

I agree Nasri can play centrally and on the wing and does also score goals himself unlike modric.

31 Jul 2011 19:12:33
Hey Ed, goal.com is reporting that gourlay has said that there will be no more players coming in for chelsea this summer, i believe that this will be a huge mistake as we need a good playmaker and right-back. What are your thoughts ed? {Ed002's Note - I have none on this. Later in the week there are discussions planned.}

ED002 did you actually say no more signings i thought he only said he does not expect players to leave? {Ed002's Note - I didn't say no more signings and I have no real interest in any report from the web site about what RG may or may not have said.}

Sorry that last post was meant to say did he actually say that 'typo' error RG contradicts himself a lot he was the one who said 2 signings in 10 days, what will be the talks at the meeting ed02? will AVB state the players he would like to come in? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea at all. I know that there will be a gathering of the tribes later in the week.}

Tribes? will the south american team be present? Also will Roman be there? {Ed002's Note - I don't know.}

What is RG's job exactly ed02? {Ed002's Note - He is the Chief Executive of the club.}

31 Jul 2011 17:05:21
ED with pastore not yet signed for PSG is there any chance we could come back for him so late on {Ed018's Note - no}

31 Jul 2011 15:43:08
ed002 are you a chelsea supporter or just kind in donating your time to help us with rumours?

also what do you think will happen with Josh McEachran, loan/off the bench/starter? if you do think he would be loaned where do you think he will gain the best experience?

cheers heaps mate

Melbourne CFC {Ed002's Note - I am a Chelsea supporter. Depending on who arrives, I expect there is a good chance JM will go out on loan. I don't know where.}

31 Jul 2011 14:02:44
Bring in bale and Modric 65m +drogba.sad to see him go but he has only one year left in him.Would also like falcao and hulk maybe as alternative to other two.Or cheaper options would be hazard and mata.how can Ron gourlay say we don't need strengthening from last year.Incase he's forgot we fell short in every competition.I think defensively we are solid also with holding midfield.We just lack pace to counter attack teams.

31 Jul 2011 13:08:12
I wanted Guus as manager but when AVB was appointed I wasn't too dissappointed and am prepared to support him while our manager.

But 1 thing bothering me is our inability to attract the top players. I cant help but think if we had Guus or Jose at the helm we would have signed 1 maybe 2.

We need, IMO, at least 2 to give our team more youthful energy. Up front we are fine, in goal we are fine, but we could do with a RB and a future Lampard replacement. I would love to see VDW and Alacantara, both going to be world class players

I know Ron Gourlay recently said no more ins but he is full of rubbish. Is there any chance of this?

When did Gourlay say no more ins?

He did not say no more ins he said he thinks theyre may be noone leaving but a few youngsters may leave on loan

Our inability to attract 'top' players as you call them has nothing to do with AVB being the manager. If you are referring to Aguero and Pastore it is a purely monetary situation, Chelsea just won't pay a ridiculous wage.

IB

31 Jul 2011 11:41:08
Kaka is still a possibility? Was in Madrid towards end of last season and saw a couple of Madrid training sessions, kaka is still world class and for me was best Madrid player including R9. Would be amazing to see him at The Bridge, downsides are injuries, wages, and possibly age

Chelsea need players who want to wear the shirt not just money grabbers i.e Pastore and Aguero if we signed players like this we would miss the heart and the putting life on the line attitude that Terry embodies

Ed boys u r legends

I was thinking the same thing. Kaka on his best day is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world and if AVB can get him to show the same form that won him the FIFA world player award then I'm certain we can wrestle the 2 manc sides for the title this year

31 Jul 2011 08:31:18
kaka deal could be back on according to sunday mirror

It seems unlikely, surely Kakas wage would be through the roof, if we couldnt afford the wage of Pasotre i doubt kaka is on the cards.

Hope not

I was at the king power stadium yesterday watchin leicester vs real madrid n kaka could not even keep up wiv the leicester midfielders... i hope he does not come 2 chelsea

31 Jul 2011 00:29:14
As we have now lost out on Javier Pastore is there a possibility that we could go in for Thiago Alacantara? AVB is a huge admirer of his, with fabregas likely on his way to barcelona and the recent arrival of alexis sanchez thiago has dropped down the pecking order. He is an amazing talent and would be alot cheaper than Pastore both in transfer and wages. He has also expressed his desire to play football and become great whether that be at barcelona or somewhere else. Ed what are your thoughts on him and the likelyness we may bid for him. thanks {Ed02's Note - I am not going to speculate right now, sorry.}

He recently signed a new contract with Barca which has a ridiculously high buy-out clause.

Iniesta, Xavi< Sanchez and Fabregas if he signs all play in his position of cm or cam, doesnt matter if hes signed up, he wants 1st team football and a 22.5m feeler bid would be a good place to start.

Barca is not going to sell him.

31 Jul 2011 00:09:48
Hi ed,

Is there any chance of Chelsea going back in for Arda Turan or Joao Moutinho? i was hoping for pastore but he is of course a no go.

And who is the other mystery club going after Alan Dzagoev you talk about? I've said it before, i'll say it again- We really need Dzagoev.

Out of players leaving I feel Anelka, Zhirkov and Bosingwa will all leave with Malouda staying despite the club saying he can leave. {Ed02's Note - The club looking at Dzagoev back in March/April was Arsenal.}

After the game this evening do you really think we need to bring in that many more players.