Chelsea Rumours Archive December 30 2010



 

29 Jan 2011 21:29:04
Ed I heard fernando torres going to withdraw his transfer request and sack his agent. Do you know if this is true? Any other transfer updates? Thanks! {ed's note - I don't believe those rumours, most likely scenario is that he will stay until the summer then move. That is what I expect to happen, but that was what I expected before the request.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 16:24:12
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Surely if the deal is done he should be allowed to leave or is liverpoool stalling signing anything until they sign a striker? {ed's note - stalling until a striker is signed.}

ed would it be likely that they would sell with just suarez? {ed's note - not very likely at all, Suarez is not suited to playing up top on his own.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 16:22:50
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Ed- what is the latest on torres do you expect him to come? {ed's note - I think the deal is done, but he is not being allowed to leave until a replacement comes in, Sturridge is not seen as an option. So it might still be the summer as expected before the transfer request.}

surely if the deal is done he should be allowed to leave or is liverpoool stalling signing anything until they sign a striker? {ed's note - stalling until a striker is signed.}

so lastly if you had to bet would you bet on him joining before monday or summer ? {ed's note - hard to say mate, Liverpool are searching hard but this has caused a major upset as he was expected to stay until the summer. If I had to put money on it I would go with summer, just because of the time frame.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 16:19:51
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Apparently Torres has made a U Turn and will now stay at Liverpool for the foreseeable future. Apparently it was his agent that was doing the talking on his behalf.
Can you back me up ed? {ed's note - no I can't, his agent has been stirring the pot, but he has been unhappy for a while.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 16:19:22
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Ed- what is the latest on torres do you expect him to come? {ed's note - I think the deal is done, but he is not being allowed to leave until a replacement comes in, Sturridge is not seen as an option. So it might still be the summer as expected before the transfer request.}

surely if the deal is done he should be allowed to leave or is liverpoool stalling signing anything until they sign a striker ? {ed's note - stalling until a striker is signed.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 16:10:17
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Ed- what is the latest on torres do you expect him to come? {ed's note - I think the deal is done, but he is not being allowed to leave until a replacement comes in, Sturridge is not seen as an option. So it might still be the summer as expected before the transfer request.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 15:25:03
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What is the latest in the torres story do you think he will sign

 

 

29 Jan 2011 13:33:45
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Chelsea are going to do a straight swap of Jeffrey Bruma for Ciaran Clark of Aston Villa.

 

 

29 Jan 2011 12:03:01
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Sturridge not even on the bench at Everton, unless he has an injury are they not risking him in preparation to be sold to Liverpool as part of the Torres deal?

 

 

29 Jan 2011 11:46:00
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Where are we with the david luiz deal still possibly on ?

 

 

29 Jan 2011 11:02:59
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Ed do you think if we offered a striker and around 45m that lpool would accept because then they would not need to buy a replacement. {ed's note - Anelka and a left back plus cash would be a deal I think Liverpool would be insane not to take.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 10:48:14
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29 Jan 2011 01:39:56
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Ed do you think with chelsea being at everton today it could speed up any transfer for torres? {ed's note - I am sure that talks will be ongoing over the weekend, but they would have been no matter where you played.}

dont expect torres to be here untill the summer hopefully we can man city to him

 

 

29 Jan 2011 10:45:24
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Hey ed.what chance is there of torres signing before monday.and are chelsea making a move for g.cahill.thanks {ed's note - the chances are good that he moves somewhere before Monday, but hard to say where he will move now that Liverpool have opened the door to offers by publicly rejecting his transfer request. Arsenal have scouts watching him this weekend oddly enough, not heard of any imminent move from Chelsea at this moment.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 01:39:56
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Ed do you think with chelsea being at everton today it could speed up any transfer for torres? {ed's note - I am sure that talks will be ongoing over the weekend, but they would have been no matter where you played.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 00:56:33
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Is it true we've tied up a deal for Pedro Leon from Real Madrid? {ed's note - it is apparently true that a bid has gone in, judging by the way Chelsea have been doing business that means he has already agreed terms.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 00:54:37
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29 Jan 2011 00:34:47
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Ed - do you think torres will now be sold to chelsea as they don't want a unhappy player {ed's note - the fact that the club have gone public suggests they are preparing for him to go.}

when do you expect the deal to be finalised? {ed's note - might not be until the summer, but I am sure personal terms are already arranged.}

torres request rejected won't be gone till summer and then i doubt it will be chelsea, man city will bid higher than chelsea, cos unless they offer 50 mill or more they have no chance, city will bid 60 mill. he will be in blue next season just the lighter shade of blue ha ha

 

 

29 Jan 2011 00:34:47
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Ed - do you think torres will now be sold to chelsea as they don't want a unhappy player {ed's note - the fact that the club have gone public suggests they are preparing for him to go.}

when do you expect the deal to be finalised ? {ed's note - might not be until the summer, but I am sure personal terms are already arranged.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 00:29:54
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Ed - do you think torres will now be sold to chelsea as they don't want a unhappy player {ed's note - the fact that the club have gone public suggests they are preparing for him to go.}

 

 

29 Jan 2011 00:03:09
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Hey Ed, between Aguero and Torres who do you think Chelsea may end up getting?
{Editor's note - Looks like it will be Torres atm but I do not think either will move to you this window}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 23:55:05
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My name is tom I've been a season ticket holder since i was a young boy and i've known of david luiz and i've watched him play many times as a spectator and i'm over the moon we have'nt signed him for the silly money that was stated , he's worth 18 mill max much love zola79

 

 

28 Jan 2011 23:33:04
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Torres handed in transfer request ed! its been rejected though

 

 

28 Jan 2011 23:27:04
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Liverpool reject torres transfer request . Trueblue85

 

 

28 Jan 2011 23:22:28
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My son is always on here and he lets me know what is in the pipeline regarding transfers , well i work as the kitman for chelsea i've worked under ranieri , mourinho , up until now with carlo , chelsea are not in a rush to sign anyone , we can and will wait for players if needed. Chelsea fans don't panic we will be signing serious talent soon . Can't say much else at the moment , but we're in the merseyside for the fa cup and squad are in great shape. CAREFREE !

 

 

28 Jan 2011 23:10:07
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Ed is the deal with torres probely going to be done? have you heard?

{Editor Note: Who knows. Liverpool have made it clear they don't want to sell the player and the player himself hasn't actually handed in a transfer request or anything of that nature. At the moment, the base for the stories is the fact that Balague said he would be interested in a move.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 22:28:18
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Hi i know a fair bit about Ganso and can tell you that chelsea have not bid for him the player your refering to may be lucas piazon who is a youngster who has signed for juventus . It is likely that Ganso will join Inter .

Thanks
Paul

 

 

28 Jan 2011 22:26:28
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Chelsea to sign torres for 40 million plus sturridge any thoughts on this one ED and do you think Chelsea will be able to sign someone before the window because time is now running out. {ed's note - I don't think he would be allowed to leave for that price. I do think someone will be signed, the club are working far too hard to get players in for it not to bear fruit. Unfortunately agreements are difficult to make in January, especially when selling clubs can smell the desperation that is starting to show through.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 22:15:35
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Hey Ed, do you and your 'source' believe that Chelsea will return with a bid for Torres or Aguero and will Chelsea make a bid for Simon Kjaer to open negotiations with Wolfsburg over the possible transfer of the player considering we apparently failed to land Luiz? {ed's note - the editor that would know better than me about Chelsea isn't around to ask, but I do think there will be another move for those strikers. Kjaer is an excellent chance, we were only talking about how he is unhappy the other day between us editors. I will see what he knows when he gets back.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 22:13:41
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Ed are we in danger of ending up having signed no players come the close of the window? {ed's note - that is always a danger with this kind of brinksmanship. But I think Roman will get someone at least.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 22:09:04
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Hey ed, is it true that paulo henrique ganzo has turneed down a move to chelsea in favour of juventus? {ed's note - I have been unable to dig up any info on him being bid for this month, but I will keep searching for you mate and see if anyone else knows anything about him.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 21:21:54
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Ed _ do you think torres will sign and if so will he be only one ?

{Editor Note: Everything at the moment is coming from Balague and other directions but not the important person - Torres himself.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 19:16:05
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A real worried chelsea fan, The luiz palova! is it over? according to the gaurdian benfica are playing hardball and chelsea are still trying to come to some sort of agreement about the payment method! The wages and personal terms and work permit have been sorted and granted! its the payment method that is the stumbling block ?

What do you think will happen ed ? {ed's note - I think Roman will take it to the brink by looking elsewhere, I think he will go back for Godin. But if no deal can be done there I would expect him to just meet the terms, that is if Benfica don't change their mind again.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 19:04:33
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Ed Do any of you know what is happening the luiz deal seems like its off. Torres not likley and agereo and godin been rejected. Are there any surprises around the corner there is only three days left! ! {ed's note - it does seem that Aguero must be dead in the water, his buyout clause was met yet there are no signs of him joining you. I am really surprised because Atletico need money, I would have expected them to give him a prod and push him to sign for Chelsea. I still think Godin is on the cards, he is in and out the side a lot from what I have seen.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 18:59:40
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Ed, is there ANY real transfer for Chelsea this month? Because this is funny actually, Chelsea are becoming laughing stock. {ed's note - Roman has his chequebook at the ready, I can't believe he will come away from the toy shop completely empty handed. People like him never do.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 18:33:44
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Lpool agreed deal for Suarez at £23.5m
Will that have any effect on our offer fot Torres ?
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It will lower the chances of Torres leaving as Suarez will only put pen to paper if Torres stays. Torres will not be leaving in this transfer window.

JP

 

 

28 Jan 2011 18:03:36
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Chelsea still trying to agree a fee for Ryan Bertrand to join Nottingham Forest, Chelsea will not loan him out and Forest say 2 million is too much for an unproven left back.

 

 

28 Jan 2011 17:06:32
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Lpool agreed deal for Suarez at £23.5m
Will that have any effect on our offer fot Torres ?

 

 

28 Jan 2011 16:10:04
Heard Mica Richards is available at £15m would chelsea go for him if Luiz deal falls down ?

 

 

28 Jan 2011 15:31:49
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TRANSFER WINDOW SO FAR. . . PLAYERS SENT OUT ON LOAN, NOTHING BROUGHT IN?? ? THE CLOCK IS TICKING! !

 

 

28 Jan 2011 15:00:36
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David Juiz deal off?clubs can't come to an agreement with the fee?

 

 

28 Jan 2011 14:54:10
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Sky sports news are reporting that benfica have called off the david luiz deal , by what i've heard over the past few weeks we were pinning our hopes on getting him , so ed any idea on what other defenders could come in? {ed's note - Godin is still on the horizon.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 14:51:57
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David Luiz deal is apparently off?? Saw that coming a mile off! !
Benefice playing games to get there terms accepted Ed? {ed's note - I think so, likely to be a twist or two yet.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 14:44:20
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Hey ed.do you expect a busy few days at the bridge with players coming in or not.thanks {ed's note - yes I do, there is a definite plan by Roman to splurge.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 13:45:04
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Tiresome Torres talk. . . Is this not the same story we heard last transfer window, and the one before that? Don't get me wrong, i would love to see the guy wearing no.9 at the bridge, but i can't help but think that this is simply media bleeding a rumour dry, and pure sensationalizm? Whts your thoughts Ed?

{editor: Being a Liverpool fan I hope your right. It is the same every transfer window. It is getting boring now. The fact that they have said he wants to listen to the offer, well who says? They haven't spoken to Torres yet and I can't see him leaving.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 13:16:02
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Ed i was just wondering what you know regarding torres's interest in a move because although many reports say he is, there is no quotes or proof. Thanks {ed's note - the source is Balague, his source is Rafa. There are no quotes or proof because there is none. It is purely SSN short of news so building up the story of a rejected bid, with Rafa keen on trying to make it look like everything is falling apart without him. Even Balague admitted Torres didn't want to go, though SSN are conveniently leaving that bit out and the bit where he mentioned there was no buyout clause.}

So is there any hope of torres coming? Thanks again

{Editor's Note: I expect someone will arrive - but I am not confident who it will be at present. I was expecting Godin and Aguero originally.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 13:05:38
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Ed i was just wondering what you know regarding torres's interest in a move because although many reports say he is, there is no quotes or proof. Thanks {ed's note - the source is Balague, his source is Rafa. There are no quotes or proof because there is none. It is purely SSN short of news so building up the story of a rejected bid, with Rafa keen on trying to make it look like everything is falling apart without him. Even Balague admitted Torres didn't want to go, though SSN are conveniently leaving that bit out and the bit where he mentioned there was no buyout clause.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 11:44:53
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As a Liverpool fan, I think we would be in a better posotion if we do sell Torres to you.
We are in the process of another rebuilding season and we could do with the cash. A figure of around £45 million seems reasonable to me. I have supported LFC since 1962 and I know that players come and go.
If Torres is some way away from winning a Champions League/European Cup with LFC, he might as well go to Chelsea.
After all, he would be just as far away from winning the club's sixth European Cup next season as he will be winning his first with Chelsea - no matter how long the contract you offer!
Steve Parker

 

 

28 Jan 2011 11:05:33
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Apparently Torres has asked Liverpool to listen to chelseas offer! I think his next move will be to ask for a transfer request. I reckon Chelsea will offer 35mil again plus a player. What do you think ed?

{Editor's Note: I think you should just hang fire for a day or two and see what happens.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 10:20:40
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Ed.

Kakuta is out on loan. We need forward momentum.
In your opinion who is the more likely arrival in January - Kun Aguero, Alexis Sanchez? OR Is there another option that's not yet in the public consciousness?? ? {ed's note - personally I would think Aguero is the most likely, he does have a buy out clause.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 09:07:18
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Is there a £50m clause in torres's contract?

{Editor's Note: not that I know of.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 08:45:08
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Ed, what's the chances of Torres actually moving to Chelsea?

{Editor's Note: Remote.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 00:59:27
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ED! Chelsea Rumours
Aguero rejected? Torres rejected ?

Whos next pato neymar?

Will we bid more for these players ?

 

 

28 Jan 2011 00:42:58
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According to one of the liverpool editors they think it was to scare atletico into accepting aguero bid what do u think ed {ed's note - that was me just postulating a theory as Roman knows Torres is not interested in a move. So the only reason I can see for him to make a bid like that is to make someone else sit up and think about not playing such hardball with him.}

 

 

28 Jan 2011 00:29:26
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Was the bid for torres, An attempt to scare athletico into acceptin the bid for aguero ?

 

 

28 Jan 2011 00:12:35
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Aguero rejected? Torres rejected ?

Whos next pato neymar?

Will we bid more for these players ?

 

 

27 Jan 2011 23:54:40
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Liverpool have turned down 35m bid for torres

 

 

27 Jan 2011 23:47:56
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Ed: Is it true chelsea offered £35 million for torres.
Even though he is a great player, with his injuries & the wage he would command, would you see it as a bit of a gamble. {ed's note - yes and no, he is one of the best strikers in the world.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 23:16:20
We also need a creative cm sre we looking for one of them
for example pjanic who wou;dnt be too expensive and what of dzagoev

{Editor's Note: Not just yet - it will becaome an issue next year.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 23:14:48
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If we can bid 40 mill for aguero and the reported 60 million for torres why can't we offer a couple million more for luiz and why can't we bid more for alexis sanchez as udinese said they would only sell him for alot of money but we bid alot for aguero

{Editor's Note: It is not a shopping spree.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 23:05:23
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When u say a couple of set backs! Do you mean aguero and sanchez deals not going through or are there more players that we failed to get,

Also are the club still discussing with agueros agents ?

{Editor's Note: Just hang fire for a couple of days.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 22:42:44
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Hey ed, I know we're favourites to sign luiz but city are also in the mix as they were last time with Robinho. We were embarrassed with them getting him on deadline day because we wouldn't pay 1 million more. Do you see a similar situation arising now and if so, will chelsea try harder to sign him now as he's a key target? {ed's note - I think Chelsea will get him.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 22:25:25
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Do you honestly think Ed it will be just Luiz coming in or one more?

{Editor's Note: The club have had a couple of set backs and, I assume as I have not heard, are doing their best. Give a little bit of time.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 21:50:48
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Any Developments we should know about ed? {ed's note - I don't know yet, nothing I have heard so far but I am waiting to hear back.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 18:47:42
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Is it true that chelsea are trying to get Pirlo on a free in the summer? ?

And any other news on transfers ect??

 

 

27 Jan 2011 18:43:22
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Doubt man city will go for luiz i think they will sign van der wiel though to cover at right back, whn will we know a bit more about the luiz situation

 

 

27 Jan 2011 16:39:55
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Ed, Portuguese press are saying that man city are trying to sign luiz under Chelseas noses, do you think it's true?

{Editor's Note: Yes.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 16:15:26
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Ed do you think it is likely that chelsea wil meet the buy out clause of aguero ?

{Editor's Note: Possibly.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 15:06:48
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Are we moving for an attacker or am i sitting here in false hope?! Ed? {ed's note - you are defo trying for one, you did have talks over Aguero, no matter what the club may say.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 13:09:26
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Hey ed.do you believe the david luiz deal is off. and could chelsea make a late move for a.pato.thanks {ed's note - no and I doubt they would waste their time.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 12:33:42
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Benfica have just said, regarding the luiz transfer : "A negotiation process is currently ongoing and the market will be informed when it is completed, "
Does anyone else think this seems like a resignation to losing him? Notice the "when" instead of if. Ed what are your thoughts? Thank you {ed's note - nothing to add to that mate, it is ongoing and likely to be completed before the window shuts.}

 

 

27 Jan 2011 12:30:12
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Ed, with only 4 1/2 days left in the window, are we not leaving it a little fine with no certain acquisitions coming in? do you also know if We are closer than it seems with a player?

Tom {ed's note - Luiz is close and deals are always done towards the end of the window.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 21:50:17
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Hey Ed, is there any chance of Chelsea returning with a bid to try to negotiate a deal with Athletico for Sergio Aguero?

{Editor's Note: Possibly.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 19:01:46
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Ed where are we with luiz some reports say the deal is off some say he is on the verge according to A bola he is set so sign a four and a half year deal and he will double his wages ?

{Editor's Note: He has gone back to Portugal. It may get back on the agenda or it may not.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 18:38:10
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Ed, surely Chelsea must now sign at least two players, with kakuta and van aanholt out on loan and a couple of long term injuries and 3 keepers that only leaves the with z squad of 17 outfield players! Crazy!

{Editor's Note: Trust a while.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 18:18:44
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Editor, what is happening? we're loaning out all of our young players; first kakuta, now van aanholt. Are we going to replace these players or are we just going to see how long we can last with only a handful of first team players? Also, if we are going to replace them, luiz won't be enough as a young player is going out in exchange, presumably bruma, so we'll only have 4 fit defenders for the next month. Who are we likely to sign or at least remotely interested in at the moment?

{Editor's Note: Van Aanholt will be covered by the recovering Zhirkov. Kakuta needs experience. Hang fire on incoming transfers for a few days.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 17:39:35
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According to Portugeese press Luiz deal is off is this true Ed?

{Editor's Note: Possibly - but not for sure.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 17:37:28
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A late bid for Kaka' is on the cards. Most likely on loan with a view to permanent in the summer.

 

 

26 Jan 2011 17:31:51
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Pep Guardiola has stated he will not force dani alves stay atthe nou camp. will this change our january spending

{Editor's Note: No but it might change Manchester City's.}

One of the Eds recently said that our signing of a right back hinged on Dani Alves's contract talks with barca. is this true?

{Editor's Note: Sort of - you have the wrong end of the point that was made though. The signing of Van Der Wiel depends on what happens at Barcelona. You whould look at the original discussion.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 15:59:33
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When does the transfer window close 31st ? {ed's note - midnight on the 31st.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 14:43:34
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According to a french website we have bid for Torres any truth ed?

{Editor Note: I doubt it, but he won't leave this window.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 12:49:11
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So luiz is gonna sign? ?

and now pato or aguero to sign in the summer, is this true ed?

{Editor's Note: You seem to be getting a little carried away - read the posts.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 12:28:13
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Ed, some rumors about that Chelsea could turn their attention to Suarez to include Ferreira in the deal, any truth in this?

{Editor's Note: Chelsea asked to be kept informed on any movement with respect to Suarez some months ago. They may well show their hand. I don't see Ferreira as part of a deal for the player though.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 11:04:23
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Ed, how will these large transfer fee's effect Chelsea with the new fifa rules coming in that Clubs have to balance the books to play in europe next season?

Tom {ed's note - as I understand it, this was intended to be Roman's final fling before those rules come into place.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 10:41:10
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Ed, any breaking news since last post? Did the Atletico Madrid chairman really make those comments. and more importantly did a representative of chelsea deny claims of a bid? Thanks {ed's note - I have to be honest that I am not the right editor to answer those questions. But he will keep you in touch of developments, he is a little gutted that it all hit the open so soon, he was looking forward to filtering it through exclusively on here.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 10:31:18
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If as we are led to belive we are trying to off load Kalou and loan out Kakuta surely we must have someone lined up ready to replace them, as we have found out we can't let players go and not replace them. Ed are we acctivlly seaking an attacking player at the moment and if so who?

{Editor's Note: Up until last night Aguero was an option but a bid has been rejected. No doubt there will be some movement still. I am not so sure Kalou will be going - although I would welcome it.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 01:12:58
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Hey ed, is an Aguero or Pato deal likely in the summer? Also how close is Luiz deal? {ed's note - more likely to happen now, while Roman can fund it, than in the summer. The Luiz deal is apparently very close, does seem like he will be signing this window almost certainly.}

 

 

26 Jan 2011 00:21:43
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The Aguero move is just a smokescreen for the media to hide the real target of Alexandre Pato. He has been in London for the past 3 days and has been in my Italian restaurant twice. He is well known to have strong links with Ancelotti and would relish a move to the premier league
Dave Screbb

 

 

26 Jan 2011 00:14:00
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Chelsea bidding for Godin has added weight to a piece of information from an unused source I heard yesterday that stated John Terry's back problems are worse than reported and he may not see out the whole season.
Apparently he is playing every game with painkilling injections and is now having problems even training every day.
He also stated Chelsea are desperate to get a second Central Defender as well as Luiz in before the deadline to ensure we are not left short again.

 

 

25 Jan 2011 23:43:50
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Ed, is it true that Luiz's work permit hearing is on Wednesday or has the deal not reached that stage yet? {ed's note - I don't believe it is at that stage yet.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 22:19:59
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Ed how did you know about this before the rest of us the whole aguero story, he has a clause of 38 mil i don't get it the club cannot reject it then ?

{Editor's Note: The issue is not the transfer fee. The issue is that a deal needed to be struck that provided an income and provided for a number of other matters. It looked, at least for a couple of days, like a suitable solution may have been found. As we stand right now it seems that this may just have drifted away. You will no doubt understand the reason for my previously not wishing to give too much information away.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 21:34:01
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, how could a 52 million pound bid be turned down when aguero has a buy out clause of 40 million? Do you believe it to be true as it would break the british transfer record and abromovic held back last time on robinho cos he didn't want to do it. Also, if im wrong and we have bid for him and they've rejected it, will we be likely to re-bid for him?


{Editor's Note: What is being reported is not what was offered in terms of "a cash transfer fee". Now is not the time to go in to detail, perhaps later when I have a better idea how this broke.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 20:58:16
Chelsea Rumours
Ed the ceo of ath madrid has said he rejected an offer for jun aguero and diego godin for 52 million pounds, Was this the player that you said had come up again ?

Amazing amount to turn down

{Editor's Note I am a little surprised this has gone public. Oh well.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 20:34:26
Chelsea Rumours
Is it true ed that alex is maybe going to AC Milan? {ed's note - he won't be allowed to go without a replacement.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 20:05:46
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea Squad next season
GK:Cech, turnbull, bejovic

Lb:A Cole, van Anholt
Rb:Vander veil, Ferrira
Cb:Terry, Luiz, Ivanovic, Ranjovic, Bruma

Dm:Macecran, Ramires
Am:Lampard, Essien, Pajinic/hazard/Ganso

Wingers:Malouda, Kalou, Sanchez, Benayon, kakuta

Strikers:Drogba, Sturrige, Lukaku/Caroll

Ins:Begovic, Vander veil, luiz, Pajinic, Sanchez, lukaku

Outs:Zhirkov, hilario, Mikel, Anelka, Bosingwa, Alex

 

 

25 Jan 2011 20:02:09
Chelsea Rumours
Ed whats your scoop on the news that BBC are breaking about the rejected 52 million move for Aguero and Godin? {ed's note - my scoop? I am not sure if you are asking if I have more info or if a different editor has said he has some extra info regarding it? Because I don't have anything on it, I can't even figure out who exactly is running the club and choosing targets any more!}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 18:33:24
Chelsea Rumours
Ed is there any hope of an attacking player being signed in this window? Thanks

{Editor Note: Not sure mate, doesn't look likely.}

Even with kakuta going out on loan and the possibility of kalou being included in the luiz deal? {ed's note - if that happens there will be a replacement.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 17:45:18
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed.do you believe d.luiz will sign this week.how confident are you out of 100 with 100 highest confidence thanks {ed's note - 50 I would say, but Chelsea have gone a lot closer than I expected, it looked completely out of reach a few days ago.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 16:08:54
Chelsea Rumours
With kakuta having a medical at fulham ahead of a loan move, Surely that must mean chelsea have an attacking option in mind to buy as the attacking options are threadbare at the moment ?

 

 

25 Jan 2011 14:59:18
Chelsea Rumours
Ed is there any hope of an attacking player being signed in this window? Thanks

{Editor Note: Not sure mate, doesn't look likely.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 12:16:47
Chelsea Rumours
Are you expecting Chelsea to go back in with a bigger offer for Sanchez in the hope of getting him before the deadline ?your thoughts ed

{Editor's Note: It is not a money issue - it is down to the owner of Udinese saying that he wants the player loaned back for 6 months or even a year.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 11:33:53
Chelsea Rumours
Sky Sports reports that Luiz will fly to London on Tuesday for his medical whtat are your thoughts ED?

AEdR09

{Editor's Note: After last week and the wranglings over the price and the inclusion of Kalou in the deal, I understand that they got as far as agreeing a more acceptable deal by yesterday morning (Monday) but Van Aanholt or Bruma were being requested as part of the deal. The last I heard was that Chelsea do not want to let Van Aanholt go, except possibly on loan, but Bruma may be a different matter and they were to think about it. However, it is more likely that Chelsea may be willing do consider a package whereby Benfica get both on loan - perhaps for a season.}

i think you admins don't have a source you are depending on online media. do you mates. i say this cause still you do not say that luiz is going to be a Chelsea player what are your thoughts ed.

{Editor's Note: I have no idea what you are talking about. I made this point following discussions on Saturday and again yesterday with someone involved directly with the deal. I suggest you look elsewhere for information.}

 

 

25 Jan 2011 09:29:01
Chelsea Rumours
Sky Sports reports that Luiz will fly to London on Tuesday for his medical whtat are your thoughts ED??

AEdR09

{Editor's Note: After last week and the wranglings over the price and the inclusion of Kalou in the deal, I understand that they got as far as agreeing a more acceptable deal by yesterday morning (Monday) but Van Aanholt or Bruma were being requested as part of the deal. The last I heard was that Chelsea do not want to let Van Aanholt go, except possibly on loan, but Bruma may be a different matter and they were to think about it. However, it is more likely that Chelsea may be willing do consider a package whereby Benfica get both on loan - perhaps for a season.}

 

 

24 Jan 2011 23:52:29
Chelsea Rumours
Any truth that Chelsea will soon complete Luiz signing for 21 million and Ferriera, if so will it be by the end of the January transfer window.

{Editor's Note: If that is the deal it will complete quickly. But I fear it is not. See posts below.}

 

 

24 Jan 2011 15:33:15
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea expect to seal Luiz deal today and Application for Luiz' work permit heard on Wednesday thoughts ed?

{Editor's Note: After last week and the wranglings over the price and the inclusion of Kalou in the deal, I understand that they got as far as agreeing a more acceptable deal but Van Aanholt or Bruma also being requested. The last I heard (this morning) was that Chelsea do not want to let Van Aanholt go, except on loan, but Bruma may be a different matter. Chelsea may be willing do consider a package where Benfica get both on loan - perhaps for a season.}

 

 

24 Jan 2011 13:46:23
Chelsea Rumours
Ed ive heard Udinese have decided they will not let Sanchez leave until the summer. Is this true? Would a move for Pastore be on if so?

{Editor's Note: We new that Udinese were screwing around last week. There is no dependency on Sanchez for any discussions about Pastore. Don't expect a bid for him.}

 

 

24 Jan 2011 09:45:17
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed.whats the latest with david luiz reports say he could join in next 48 hours

{Editor's Note: Expect an announcement about a centre back during this week.}

 

 

23 Jan 2011 15:34:46
Chelsea Rumours
I have a feeling the Abramovich era has come or is coming to an end, what do you think? I've heard a rumor that a Indian billionaire is looking at Chelsea. .any truth in this

 

 

23 Jan 2011 15:01:26
Chelsea Rumours
Hey, ed so if we do sign someone, who is the most likely person?

{Editor's Note: Luiz or Kjaer at centre back - plus possibly one other.}

 

 

23 Jan 2011 14:52:13
Chelsea Rumours
Ed, do you think Chelsea will sign any players this transfer window? {ed's note - yes I do, though I am not sure Carlo will have any say in the choice of players!}

 

 

23 Jan 2011 14:22:02
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth to the rumours circulating that Madrid are plotting a move for Drogba?

{Editor's Note: Perhaps - nothing firm.}

 

 

23 Jan 2011 10:52:17
Chelsea Rumours
Goal.com states that Arshavin is unhappy at Arsenal and will be leaving in summer to chelsea.Your comments Ed?

{Editor's Note: Most doubtful. It is simple idle speculation by an English paper. I would have thought Zenit would be his preferred destination if he left.}

 

 

23 Jan 2011 00:02:38
Chelsea Rumours
Ed : what is the latest in the luiz and sanchez deals or is there other people {ed's note - the last I heard the Luiz deal was dead and buried after your offer was rejected. All I know about Sanchez is that there were meetings between people representing Chelsea and people representing Sanchez and Udinese. I don't know any more than that though sorry.}

 

 

22 Jan 2011 19:40:31
Chelsea Rumours
Ryan Bertrand will complete his move to Nottingham Forest within the next 48 hours. Forest are rumoured to pay around 1.2 Million, Chelsea do not see a future for the left back at their club.

 

 

22 Jan 2011 18:41:19
Chelsea Rumours
Luiz's agents are in london hopefully a deal can be struck out

 

 

22 Jan 2011 17:13:26
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, if a deal falls through for Alexis Sanchez, do Chelsea have any intention of going for any other target to boost our attack. {ed's note - I am very sure there will be a back up plan.}

 

 

22 Jan 2011 17:09:46
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, at the moment between David Luiz and Simon Kjaer which player is more likely to arrive at Stamford Bridge? {ed's note - I don't think either are likely to join.}

 

 

22 Jan 2011 13:53:56
Chelsea Rumours
{Editor's Note: I expect Chelsea to walk away from the Luiz deal if Benfica do not lower their expectations. Kjaer is a player chelsea expressed an interest in before. Surprisingly, he is available.}

Hey Ed, if Chelsea were to pull out of the Luiz deal and go for Kjaer instead, would this mean we are more likely to spend big on Sanchez? seeing as I can't see us spending 20 odd million each on two players.

{Editor's Note: Udinese are screwing around on Sanchez because they want to keep him until the end of the season. Barcelona previously suggested such a deal. There is however no dependency.}

 

 

22 Jan 2011 10:05:01
Chelsea Rumours
This morning some newspapers and websites are reporting that we are on the verge of completeing the luiz transfer while others say we are nearing the signing of Kjaer!? What is your opinion on all this ed?

{Editor's Note: I expect Chelsea to walk away from the Luiz deal if Benfica do not lower their expectations. Kjaer is a player chelsea expressed an interest in before. Surprisingly, he is available.}

 

 

21 Jan 2011 18:39:44
Chelsea Rumours
Talksport have said chelsea have agreed a fee for simon klaer for 12.5 million and will seal the deal on monday any truth ed ?

{Editor Note: Dunno mate, Talksport isn't exactly reliable though.}

 

 

21 Jan 2011 16:54:06
Chelsea Rumours
So there is no chance of chelsea signing luiz? carlo didn't rule out signing him, hopeuflly a deal can be struck if it was me i'd let kalou go hes appauling

{Editor's Note: It pushes the value of Luiz way beyond what he is reasonably worth.}

 

 

21 Jan 2011 15:49:00
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea to sign sanchez for €25 million by the end of the transfer market. Chelsea officials are to meet with felicevich (agent) of Sanchez in London to close business before the end of the transfer window.

According to goal.com chelsea have had a third bid for luiz turned down any thoughts on what might happen ED {ed's note - I think the likeliest outcome is him signing for City.}

 

 

21 Jan 2011 14:19:09
Chelsea Rumours
I went to a bookie today to place my bet for weekend game.i saw he refused to take bet on "luiz to chelsea".though he was taking bet for sanchez.when i asked him(as he is my friend) why so then he smiled n told me "i m told, i cannt confirm anything".
my be good news for chelsea fans

 

 

21 Jan 2011 13:33:20
Chelsea Rumours
Hi ed, any more news on sanchez and luiz? {ed's note - nothing new today that I know of anyway.}

 

 

21 Jan 2011 11:27:11
Chelsea Rumours
Lampard to go to real madrid for 9 million. I know someone close to the lampard family and he is keen. 2 year contract.

 

 

21 Jan 2011 02:09:35
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any chance of Chelsea making a move for Zenit and Portuguese attacking midfielder Danny? {ed's note - I am sure there must be a chance, but I have not heard of any move for him. I don't think it is likely. Do you rate him then? I have not seen much of him at all.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 17:35:17
Chelsea Rumours
Heard from a source within the club that Abramovich has officially closed his cheque book. Will post with further info.

 

 

20 Jan 2011 15:39:27
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, if deal falls through for Alexis Sanchez who do think Chelsea will go for as a back up plan? I have been hearing that they may well go for Stuart Downing.

{Editor's Note: I doubt that Chelsea have any interest in Stewart Downing at all. They are not going to make any knee jerk purchases and at present are expecting the Sanchez deal to go through - subject to Manachester United not coming in with a late bid.}

So Ed, at the moment Chelsea are well poised to complete two mega signings of Alexis Sanchez whose price tag is around 22m and Luiz for around the same 22m plus a player. That is a lot of money to be spent especially for January and considering Chelsea trying to cut on big spending but I will be very happy if the two transfers go through any way.

{Editor's Note: There are issues to be resolved with both transfers - Benfica want another Chelsea player as part of the Luiz deal and Udinese want the player loaned back until June - which is what Barcelona originally suggested.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 14:09:23
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, are Chelsea really tracking young Ghanaian and Standard Liege right back Daniel Opare?

{Editor's Note: I suspect it is an agent talking a player up.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 14:08:07
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any developments from the proposed move for Alexis Sanchez?

{Editor's Note: read the posts!}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 14:05:48
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, is it true that Chelsea have had a third 22m bid turned down by Benfica for Luiz? Who do you reckon they will go for if they don't get him ed? Lescott, Lombaerts, Van Der Wiel?

{Editor's Note: The issue between the clubs, as I understand it, is not now the money but the addition of one particular player as part of the transfer. Van Der Wiel is a right back and tied to the separate Bosingwa issue. Other options are Diego Godin at Atletico Madrid but I am not convinced that they would want to sell, Mexes but Arsenal are favourites, Raul Albiol and of course Nic Lombaerts.}

Ed, do you have any idea which player in particular Benfica wants.

{Editor's Note: Yes - Salomon Kalou.}

So what are Chelsea waiting for, release that w* ker.

{Editor's Note: I agree.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 14:04:50
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, if deal falls through for Alexis Sanchez who do think Chelsea will go for as a back up plan? I have been hearing that they may well go for Stuart Downing.

{Editor's Note: I doubt that Chelsea have any interest in Stewart Downing at all. They are not going to make any knee jerk purchases and at present are expecting the Sanchez deal to go through - subject to Manachester United not coming in with a late bid.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 14:01:01
Chelsea Rumours
Is the Luiz transfer likely to be completed ed? If so, when?

{Editor's Note: It is up in the air right now.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 13:55:52
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, is it true that Chelsea have had a third 22m bid turned down by Benfica for Luiz? Who do you reckon they will go for if they don't get him ed? Lescott, Lombaerts, Van Der Wiel?

{Editor's Note: The issue between the clubs, as I understand it, is not now the money but the addition of one particular player as part of the transfer. Van Der Wiel is a right back and tied to the separate Bosingwa issue. Other options are Diego Godin at Atletico Madrid but I am not convinced that they would want to sell, Mexes but Arsenal are favourites, Raul Albiol and of course Nic Lombaerts.}

Ed, do you have any idea which player in particular Benfica wants.

{Editor's Note: Yes - Salomon Kalou.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 13:46:18
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, is it true that Chelsea have had a third 22m bid turned down by Benfica for Luiz? Who do you reckon they will go for if they don't get him ed? Lescott, Lombaerts, Van Der Wiel?

{Editor's Note: The issue between the clubs, as I understand it, is not now the money but the addition of one particular player as part of the transfer. Van Der Wiel is a right back and tied to the separate Bosingwa issue. Other options are Diego Godin at Atletico Madrid but I am not convinced that they would want to sell, Mexes but Arsenal are favourites, Raul Albiol and of course Nic Lombaerts.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 11:07:33
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed.are chelsea really moving for joleon lescott {ed's note - well they have asked if City are willing to let him go, apparently, I am not sure myself but it does seem likely that the info is correct.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 10:15:18
Chelsea Rumours
Ed, is it true Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Suarez? He is the best candidate to spearhead our attack in the future in my opinion

{Editor's Note: Liverpool seemingly have an interest in the player. Whether they match the valuation put on him by Ajax and whether the player wants to move we have yet to see. Chelsea have previously asked Ajax to keep them informed of developments, but I would guess that Chelsea do not value the player at the same price as Ajax. Spurs may also show an interest in Suarez.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 01:52:32
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea FC to move quickly and secure the signing of Alan Dzagoev from CSKA Moskow after Frank Lampard suffers repeat injury which kept him out of action for four months.
Seen as long term partner of Josh McEachran in Chelsea midfield and injury has forced Chelsea to act now.

 

 

20 Jan 2011 00:09:09
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, all this talk about Chelsea going to make a "third bid for David Luiz" are they true or just more press speculation and if Chelsea fail to land Luiz or any other defensive target will they move for Wolfsburg center back Simon Kjaer? {ed's note - I don't know about the bids for Luiz, I know Chelsea want him but I don't know if any official bids really have gone in. I very much doubt there is any chance of anyone getting Kjaer this window though.}

 

 

20 Jan 2011 00:03:16
Chelsea Rumours
This is it, no more speculation or rumour, this is the inside track. Leaked by Chelsea exec after Roman and Carlo's chat.
Ancelotti wanted reassurances on money and targets, plus who will be considered for release.
The ins Jan/Summer;

Luiz from Benfica with poss Fereria going the other way.
Van der Wiel right-back from Ajax for around 10m.
Pajnic midfield from Lyon 25m.
Sanchez young Chilean striker from Udinesse 20m.
Begovic, Stoke Goal keeper for around 5m.

The outs;
Boswinga- 8-10m, poss move to Bayern Munich.
Hilario - released.
Fereria- released if not included in Luiz deal.
Mancienne- 3m, prob Wolves.
Zhirkov- 15m prob Dynamo Kiev.
Borrini- .5m poss also included in deal for Sanchez.
Cork- .75m to Burnley.
The surprise will be Mikel Obi, but with Ramires and Essien capable of a defending midfielder, plus Carlo not convinced with Mikels limited passing and shooting ability. He will be touted at around 10m, with Anderlecht and Juve interested.

Hey Ed, any truth to this?

 

 

19 Jan 2011 18:22:49
Chelsea Rumours
Bosingwa to sign new contract as is ivanovic is that a sign that chelsea have failed to get any one to replace bossy

 

 

19 Jan 2011 16:02:53
Chelsea Rumours
Udinese will sell Sanchez for £22m, Chelsea are favourites.

 

 

19 Jan 2011 15:32:58
Chelsea Rumours
This is it, no more speculation or rumour, this is the inside track. Leaked by Chelsea exec after Roman and Carlo's chat.
Ancelotti wanted reassurances on money and targets, plus who will be considered for release.
The ins Jan/Summer;

Luiz from Benfica with poss Fereria going the other way.
Van der Wiel right-back from Ajax for around 10m.
Pajnic midfield from Lyon 25m.
Sanchez young Chilean striker from Udinesse 20m.
Begovic, Stoke Goal keeper for around 5m.

The outs;
Boswinga- 8-10m, poss move to Bayern Munich.
Hilario - released.
Fereria- released if not included in Luiz deal.
Mancienne- 3m, prob Wolves.
Zhirkov- 15m prob Dynamo Kiev.
Borrini- .5m poss also included in deal for Sanchez.
Cork- .75m to Burnley.
The surprise will be Mikel Obi, but with Ramires and Essien capable of a defending midfielder, plus Carlo not convinced with Mikels limited passing and shooting ability. He will be touted at around 10m, with Anderlecht and Juve interested.

 

 

19 Jan 2011 13:48:31
Chelsea Rumours
{Editor's Note: I would agree about Mikel, Kalou and Ferreira (because of his age) but would be happy to see Sturridge out on loan. I think a reasonable chance is being given to the kids and, as for Mourinho, don't be too surprised what happens in the future - he remains on very good terms with the owner.}

And he's apparently not on the best of terms with the Madrid hierarchy either over their handling of Higuain's injury and also are holding back on signing a new striker until the summer as Perez has struck some arrangement with Llorente from Bilbao.

 

 

19 Jan 2011 13:33:43
Chelsea Rumours
{Editor's Note: The only point I would take exception to is Ivanovic. The reasons for stalling over the new contract is that he does not want to play at right back except as providing cover. He wants to play at centre back.}
Ivanovic will end up at RB between now and the end of the season until such time as Van der Wiel signs. At present he is the no.1 target for RB. then it is up to him to fight it out with JT, Luiz and Alex for a starting place at CB.

 

 

19 Jan 2011 11:57:20
Chelsea Rumours
David Luiz deal not far away which may include Bosingwa or Paulo. Chelsea hope to move both on regardless to make room for Gregory van der Wiel. Ideally they intend to move on Bosingwa now rather than losing him for free in the summer if not to Benfica to someone else. If Paulo does not move as part of the Luiz deal he will be sold in the summer. Ivanovic will revert to RB with Luiz in at CB. Chelsea are hopeful Alex will be back to full fitness for the Champions league as Luiz is cup tied.
This summer will also spell the end of Hilarios chelsea career who will bw out of contract while Yuri Zhirkov will return to Russia for in or around the 18 million chelsea paid for him. They may also be willing to listen to offers for Drogba if Marseille come calling.

{Editor's Note: The only point I would take exception to is Ivanovic. The reasons for stalling over the new contract is that he does not want to play at right back except as providing cover. He wants to play at centre back.}

 

 

19 Jan 2011 11:57:18
What Chelsea need to do - my opinion. So don't hate. . appreciate.

A) Mikel, Sturridge, Kalou and Ferreira out. Average players who are made to look better by other players around them.

B) Abramovich to get his chequebook out - on 4 or 5 good players and we're sorted. David Luiz, Alexis Sanchez, Javier Pastore and Alexandre Pato.

(Optimistic to get all four, but why not? - Chelsea are arguably one of the top five teams in the world right now, and if anyone disagrees, they're simply disillusioned.)

C) Give the youth some decent playing time to nurture them. If we get the above, most games we'll be 2 or 3 up before half time in 25 out of 38 games a season. No doubt McEachran, Kakuta and Bruma have the ability to become decent players.

D) Get Mourinho back!
(Never happening, but we can dream eh?)

{Editor's Note: I would agree about Mikel, Kalou and Ferreira (because of his age) but would be happy to see Sturridge out on loan. I think a reasonable chance is being given to the kids and, as for Mourinho, don't be too surprised what happens in the future - he remains on very good terms with the owner.}

 

 

19 Jan 2011 11:26:26
Chelsea Rumours
Ed, what do you think the chances are of both David Luiz AND Alexis Sanchez arriving in the January window? As in reality it looks like Roman willl be looking at circa 50 million for the pair, with claims that he is trying to 'reduce' spending. . {ed's note - I doubt very much both will be signed, if you get one I believe you would be looking at a cheap option for the other position.}

 

 

19 Jan 2011 10:04:40
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed.what do you think the chances of david luiz and alexis sanchez coming to the bridge are.

{Editor's Note: Both are possible.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 22:36:32
Chelsea Rumours
Udinese owner, Giampaolo Pozzo, confirmed talks had begun with Chelsea and is happy with the fee discussed. The fee was £21m. Udinese seem content to accept this offer. It looks like this could happen. I thought that he would have gone for more. He told this to sky italia.

Any truth to this ED? {ed's note - I don't know, it does seem Chelsea have moved for him though for definite, but I have no idea if any deal has been agreed.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 22:31:54
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea will move for Genk wonder kid Kevin De Bruyne this transfer window? {ed's note - I doubt it, not this window.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 19:31:46
Chelsea Rumours
Ed, do you think Chelsea will get Alexis Sanchez before the window closes?

{Editor Note: I don't know mate.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 17:28:26
Chelsea Rumours
I think Luiz will arrive this month for around 22m and Ferreira. I also reckon we will sign Van Der Wiel. We will also bid for Suarez should another team make a solid bid. Otherwise he will join in the Summer

 

 

18 Jan 2011 17:25:55
Chelsea Rumours
Ed : do you think we will sign sanchez this transfer window

{Editor's Note: Possibly +.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 17:20:57
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, with Pienaar going to Spurs and Chelsea being outpriced for a move for Sanchez, who do you think Carlo or may I say Roman will go for to boost our attack?

{Editor's Note: Pienaar was never going to get in to the side. The Sanchez deal is still burning in the background.}

So Ed, your're saying that Chelsea are still trying to negotiate with Udinese for Sanchez.

{Editor's Note: Chelsea are still talking to Udinese.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 17:09:32
Chelsea Rumours
Ed; I don't think Chelsea will sign anyone this month, but I am convinced they will sign any two of Lukaku, Sanchez or Luiz for next season.
What are your thought's on this.
{Editor's note - I think you will sign 1 of them players at most tbh}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 16:43:59
Chelsea Rumours
Ed, is Niko Kranjcar to Chelsea something real? {ed's note - highly unlikely.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 16:32:02
Chelsea Rumours
I doubt that ed, I am sure chelsea will bid 25 mil plus ferreira and that will be enough, benfica signed jardel yesterday a replacement for luiz

1 thing i can't understand is why we don't move for luiz suarez

{Editor's Note: Chelsea should be in a better position to negotiate now that Jardel has signed but what is being asked for Luiz seems very high. Chelsea have asked to be informed about any moves for Suarez - at least they did back in the summer. I cannot see he would be top of any lists.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 16:22:12
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, with Pienaar going to Spurs and Chelsea being outpriced for a move for Sanchez, who do you think Carlo or may I say Roman will go for to boost our attack?

{Editor's Note: Pienaar was never going to get in to the side. The Sanchez deal is still burning in the background.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 12:18:16
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed.do you think chelsea will move for d.bent.what about d.luiz.and who would you put your money on moving to chelsea this window. thanks {ed's note - no, already enquired and not prepared to meet the price quoted or anything like it and I wouldn't put my money on anyone right now, it is difficult to know who Roman will decide to buy. His purchases seem to have no real thought behind them at the moment, something is not right at the club right now.}

 

 

18 Jan 2011 10:39:16
Chelsea Rumours
Met Ancelotti this morning for a bagel and he has told me exclusively that he will resort to teenage sensation Constantine Calliafas in order to end Chelsea's bad run of form. At 6ft 5 hes one to watch

 

 

18 Jan 2011 01:13:43
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any news on the Steven Pienaar saga, according to some reports he will sign for Chelsea as they have agreed personal terms with the player. {ed's note - as far as I can find out he has yet to discuss them with anyone, but he is due to talk it over so my info could be out of date by now. I was told he was going to be travelling down over night to discuss terms tomorrow with both Chelsea and Spurs. But I wouldn't put it past either to be waiting for him as soon as he reached London!}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 23:37:48
Chelsea Rumours
Anybody no whats happening with bertrand

 

 

17 Jan 2011 21:15:57
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, I heard that chelsea were readying a bid for benzema with the possibility of doing a part exchange deal to match the £25m price tag. If this is the case, who would go the other way and why would we go for benzema for that much when we could easily get sanchez for less? {ed's note - Sanchez would cost the same and he isn't really an out and out striker like Benzema either. I think this rumour is just conjecture based on Jose's love of Drogba, I doubt there is any truth to it.}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 20:24:21
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, Udinese have came out today and said that they will not be selling Sanchez so is that the end of the line for an attacker arriving to Stamford Bridge? {ed's note - there are always other players mate, why would one not coming mean none will?}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 18:09:55
Chelsea Rumours
Will chelsea move for real madrids pepe

{Editor's Note: Possibly - but he is not first choice.}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 14:09:33
Chelsea Rumours
Would chelsea have any interest in Darren Bent although 18million is a bit excessive.

{Editor's Note: I very much doubt it.}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 10:55:35
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, do you believe pienaar will join chelsea if so.will that be the end of interest in sanchez.

{Editor's Note: Hopefully not; No.}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 06:43:17
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, is it true that chelsea are going to make a 25m bid for Ganso?

{Ediitor's Note: Possible but his likely destination remains Barcelona or Inter.}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 00:25:32
Chelsea Rumours
Ed is it true that ancelotti doesn't want pienaar and someone else has bid for him behind his back ? {ed's note - the honest answer is I don't know, though I did hear something similar. Quite worrying if it is true, though I guess he would be used to that from working with Berlusconi!}

 

 

17 Jan 2011 00:02:25
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, at the moment it seems Chelsea are very likely to sign Pienaar because both Harry Redknapp and David Moyes have confirmed this.

 

 

16 Jan 2011 20:43:41
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are gonna bid on Stewart Downing

{Editor's Note: No.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 20:26:15
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed is pienaar signing for chelsea now

{Editor's Note: No agreement yet.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 18:36:22
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea will land Udinese's Alexis Sanchez? Barca and Inter are both apparently interested in him and the player said that he would like to stay at Udinese for the rest of the season. Plus I think Carlo wants to really go for a top class center back like Luiz so there might not be any big shelling out of cash.

{Editor's Note: You need to see messages from earlier in the week about Sanchez - which may well be on the Manchester United pages. At present it is touch and go.}

Well Ed, according to the Man U page, Sanchez's agent said that they are in talks with Chelsea. (source a Spanish radio station).Also they believe that Sanchez's first choice is to go to Old Trafford and since they are not interested in him any more Chelsea will definately land him. Your thoughts ed.

{Editor's Note: My thoughts have not changed since I explained earlier in the week that Chelsea had held discussions with representatives of the player and Udinese. It is possible.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 18:19:28
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, so is that it now for our interest in pienaar? We didn't agree terms so we have stopped negotiations? And if this doesn't go through will we only focus on a cb for this window?

{Editor's Note: I have no news on POienaar at all. Efforts remain looking at a centre back.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 18:15:39
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea will land Udinese's Alexis Sanchez? Barca and Inter are both apparently interested in him and the player said that he would like to stay at Udinese for the rest of the season. Plus I think Carlo wants to really go for a top class center back like Luiz so there might not be any big shelling out of cash.

{Editor's Note: You need to see messages from earlier in the week about Sanchez - which may well be on the Manchester United pages. At present it is touch and go.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 17:04:04
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, is it true that chelsea are interested in ashley young? and wats going on with alexis sanchez

{Editor's Note: not that I know of; read the posts about Sanchez.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 16:39:59
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea have already offered Neven Subotic a contract and were about to bid for Gregory Van Der Wiel. Do u think either of them will join ed?

{Editor's Note: Unlikely and likely.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 11:19:12
Chelsea Rumours
The signing of lukaku will happen in the summer.
He will be the new drogba.
But we shouldn't panick, Bouma, van arnholt, kakuta, josh mac & even sturridge will be another year more mature & will inhance the squad.

{Editor's Note: Anderlecht have probably priced the player out of a move to England - not just Chelsea - with their valuation of €30M.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 11:06:20
Chelsea Rumours
Pienaar is just the type of player chelsea need for the next year or two craft and creativity.also gives kakuta time to develop as hes not upto it yet

 

 

16 Jan 2011 09:54:27
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed some news papers reports that steven pienaar is set to join chelsea . . . and spur have lost
What re your thought ED?? ?? ?? ?

{Editor's Note: I hope not - Spurs are welcome to the player as I don't think he will add anything to Chelsea.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 04:34:09
Chelsea Rumours
Hi ed. is it true pienaar is now joining chelsea

{Editor's Note: No - I don't expect him to.}

 

 

16 Jan 2011 03:14:42
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth in that Chelsea are lining up a 6m bid for Niko Kranjcar?

{Editor's Note: It seems unlikely to me - but I am aware that there has been a suggestion that it may happen.}

 

 

15 Jan 2011 21:08:33
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, at the moment Chelsea are lining up Nicolas Lombaerts for defense and Alexis Sanchez for up top.

{Editor's Note: Possibly and possibly. There is interest in both.}

 

 

15 Jan 2011 20:00:32
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any chance of Chelsea moving for Jan Vertonghen for defense and Alexis Sanchez for attack this transfer window?

{Editor's Note: No and Yes.}

 

 

15 Jan 2011 10:39:06
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed. do you think chelsea will bring anyone in over the next few weeks.godin, pienaar, adebayor, g cahill. thanks {ed's note - I am confident Chelsea will bring someone in, maybe even two, they are trying to anyway.}

 

 

15 Jan 2011 01:05:54
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you know if Chelsea have any interest in Ajax center back Jan Vertonghen at this moment? {ed's note - they have maintained an interest in him, no bid has gone in as far as I know, yet anyway.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 22:43:26
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth to these Diego Godin to Chelsea rumours? {ed's note - I am not sure, he is not getting the first team football he would like, Chelsea need a centre back, but it could just be people jumping to conclusions.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 22:42:28
Chelsea Rumours
Have wid bid the 22mill euros being reported for alexis sanchez and will we get him and if true y wud we of bid for pienaar if trying to get sanchez {ed's note - I have been told you have spoken to Sanchez's agent and Udinese about him, not sure if you have bid though. As for Pienaar, he is a quality player available cheap, who wouldn't be interested.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 21:58:44
Chelsea Rumours
Cech
Van Der Wiel-Terry-Godin-A.Cole
Pjanic-Essien-Lampard
Malouda-Drogba-Sturridge

Van Der Wiel-18m
Godin-£15m
Pjanic-£20m
Hopefully this will be the team at the end of January

 

 

14 Jan 2011 21:30:31
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea gonna make a bid for Werder Bremerns Hunt

 

 

14 Jan 2011 20:55:26
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea interested in bringing in Josip Ililcic this transfer window? {ed's note - I don't think they can until the summer.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 20:54:48
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea really returning with 21.5m + Ferreira bid for Benfica's David Luiz? {ed's note - I very much doubt it, I haven't heard anything about it anyway.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 19:08:29
Chelsea Rumours
But i thought talks broke down between Chelsea & Pienarr? huh ED? {ed's note - his wage demands were in excess of the amount Chelsea were willing to pay along with a transfer fee. Doesn't mean they won't be back with a bigger offer for a free transfer in the summer.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 18:35:30
Chelsea Rumours
Everton have accepted an offer from an unnamed club for midfielder Steven Pienaar.Stated on eurosport.yahoo.com.Probably the bid comes from Chelsea, your opinions Ed {ed's note - my belief is that you are correct.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 18:00:06
Chelsea Rumours
Hi is there any news on pjanic and sanchez also how realistic are our chances of signing David Luiz ?

 

 

14 Jan 2011 17:31:14
Chelsea Rumours
Many websites have today stated that Chelsea are on the verge of signing David Luiz. Are we even in Talks with benfica? Do you have any updates? Thanks

{Editor's Note: There have been discussions.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 12:20:54
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea will sign Pjanic

 

 

14 Jan 2011 10:23:53
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea have made a 3 million bid for Steven pienaar ( the s*n ) and are set to offer 21 mill to benfica plus Paulo farreria to siNo, Yes, No}gn david luiz and are set to offer 18 million for VDW ( the daily mirror )

ED do you think this is true?

{Editor's Note: No, Yes, No.}

 

 

14 Jan 2011 10:23:07
Chelsea Rumours
CHELSEA are set to offer Paulo Ferreira as bait to land Benfica defender David Luiz. Chelsea have now upped their bid to £21.5m and included £4m-rated Ferreira as part of the package taking the total offer to £25.5m.

 

 

14 Jan 2011 10:19:57
Chelsea Rumours
CHELSEA have bid £3million for Steven Pienaar.
And the Blues now look set to beat spurs to sign him in this window

 

 

14 Jan 2011 02:16:04
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, the Sun has reported that Chelsea will most definately make a 3m pound bid for Pienaar and beat Tottenham to the player in the process. Any truth to this? {ed's note - considering the paper it is in, no. Chelsea might well get him but I wouldn't take any notice of reports in that lying rag. They have just had to admit, again, that they lied, nothing in there can be believed.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 23:20:45
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, is it true that carlo will leave for roma in the summer?

{Editor Note: Not heard this rumour mate.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 23:19:01
Chelsea Rumours
I read from the chelsea rumor mill that chelsea could move for luiz with a 20m cash + fierra deal. .would this be enough for benifca?

 

 

13 Jan 2011 22:48:52
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, is there any truth in Chelsea readying a 22m euro bid for Alexis Sanchez? {ed's note - I am not 100% sure, but it does seem they have been talking to him, but I want to check that out because I could be getting the wrong end of the stick.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 22:38:53
Chelsea Rumours
Ed, do you think that Chelsea will turn to Luiz or make a move for Lombaerts? {ed's note - Luiz was priced out of Chelsea's reach a long time ago.}

So Ed, all these rumours surfacing about Chelsea having a 17.5m bid being rejected and they refusing to pay higher than that margin are false? {ed's note - they want well over 20m for him, that was what I mean by being priced out.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 22:37:05
Chelsea Rumours
To Sharkey or the Editor please rate on a scale from one to ten, with ten being the highest, the possibility of these set of players we have been linked with coming to Chelsea :

Def: Lombearts, Luiz, Subotic, Van der Wiel, Santon and Cahill

Mid: Kaka, Ilicic, Pjanic, Vidal, Piazon and Dzagoev.

FW: Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Pienaar, Suarez, Nazarit. {ed's note - Def: 9,1,3,8,4,5 Mid: 4,not sure,8,4,4,3 FW: 3,1,6,4,5}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 22:26:40
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
apparently subtic won't be leaving his german side in january so i read that chelsea could make another 20m bid + fierra cash-player deal.

What are your thoughts?

{Editor's Note: You need to read the posts. Repeating my response from yesterday and from the day before yesterday: I understand that a bid will almost certainly be made Neven Subotic and that the bid will likely be rejected as Borussia Dortmund want to hold on to the player. The purpose of the bid will be to see if Chelsea can get Dortmund to enter in to discussion over the player. The bid may also bring other interested parties to the table, or remove them entirely so at least we will know where we all stand. If it comes to nothing, I think Chelsea may revive their interest in Zenit's Nicolas Lombaerts.}

Ed, do you think that Chelsea will turn to Luiz or make a move for Lombaerts? {ed's note - Luiz was priced out of Chelsea's reach a long time ago.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 19:45:08
Chelsea Rumours
Hi is it true that a deal for subotic has broken down and now chelsea are going to bid for david luiz also is there firm interest in alexis sanchez ? {ed's note - I have not heard that.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 19:13:27
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea will offer £18m-£20m for Pjanic within the next week, But Lyon do want £30m.

 

 

13 Jan 2011 16:10:04
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea exec confirms deal for Paizon 'highly unlikely' as preferred destination is Spain.
Deal for Van der Wiel at Ajax ongoing with fee to be agreed, around 10m.
Gary Cahill is wanted by Carlo and a 17.5m bid has been rejected by Bolton, who only want to do business in summer.
Attention is now turned back to Neven Subotic with an expected 18m offer to Dortmund.
Roman has also given the green light after talking to Ancelotti, to get season back on track with bids in pipe-line for Pjanic of Lyon and Lakalu of Anderlect, combined total of 30m. seen as ideal long term replacements for Lampard and Drogba respectively.

 

 

13 Jan 2011 15:59:45
Chelsea Rumours
Who seems likely to join Chelsea as a defender? [Lombearts, Cahill, Subotic. .]
ED??

{Editor's Notes: You need to read the posts.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 15:56:00
Chelsea Rumours
Hi i have today that chelsea have made a final bid for neymar is this true and also are they interested in his santos teamate paulo ganso ?

{Editor's Note: No news on any of this.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 15:30:24
Chelsea Rumours
Unsigned and Ed at 13 Jan 2011 14:42:00:

"Inter & Chelsea Tussle For Udinese Winger Alexis Sanchez this stands in goal.com.It stands that Ancelotti will ask for money from Roman.His value is stated to be around 20 million €.I know that its posted that there won't be a lot money for Chelsea now, but what do you think Ed.Will there be a Chance of signing him ?

{Editor's Note: You need a response from Sharkey on this one - but I am told there is something going on.}"

Yes, there is a chance of him signing although there are several other clubs with an interest in the player.

Sharkey.

 

 

13 Jan 2011 14:42:00
Chelsea Rumours
Inter & Chelsea Tussle For Udinese Winger Alexis Sanchez this stands in goal.com.It stands that Ancelotti will ask for money from Roman.His value is stated to be around 20 million €.I know that its posted
that there won't be a lot money for Chelsea now, but what do you think Ed.Will there be a Chance of signing him ?

{Editor's Note: You need a response from Sharkey on this one - but I am told there is something going on.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 14:26:30
Chelsea Rumours
Kalas isn't he on loanat Sigma Olomuc till end of the season and hes on 17 at the most ive not heard we've recalled him, or have we?

True Blue
Tom F

 

 

13 Jan 2011 14:15:26
Chelsea Rumours
What i wrote,

Lombaerts is a good shout, Pienaar is a massive shout and a replacement for Bosingwa if he leaves although we may see Ferreira & Ivanovic play there until the summer. I know Ivanovic does not want to play right back but i think he will realise that its either that or a place on the bench.

What i should have wrote,

Lombaerts is a good shout, Pienaar is a massive shout. And finally a replacement for Bosingwa if he leaves although we may see Ferreira & Ivanovic play there until the summer. I know Ivanovic does not want to play right back but i think he will realise that its either that or a place on the bench.

1905-CFC

 

 

13 Jan 2011 14:11:16
Chelsea Rumours
1905-CFC {ed's note - you did say to replace Bosingwa though.}

I have just read it again and it does sound like that is what i meant but when i said "and" in that sentence i was changing the subject. Sorry i should have been clearer.

1905-CFC

 

 

13 Jan 2011 14:10:56
Chelsea Rumours
In Response to 1905-CFC

Bravo Bravo

Finally another Blues Fan who actually reads what is written an knows what he's talking about, The days of Chelsea Buying Silverware is over, we may need to purchase a player this Window but don't expect more than £20m being spent an that's possibley on 2 players, there rumours on us buying these top players arnt happening we do have some problems as of late, but it short team, if you want some speculation i don't Believe Drogba will be a Chelsea player next season, an a top striker will come in the summer to replace him, ED or Sharkey do you agreee, but don't expect £30m or Pato or anyone like that, maybe £20m if we get a good price for off loading Drogba!

True Blue
Tom F

 

 

13 Jan 2011 14:00:47
Chelsea Rumours
1905-CFC {ed's note - you do realise Pienaar plays on the left of midfield don't you? There is no way anyone will sign him as a replacement for Bosingwa, a right back!}
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I am aware of that mate, i think Chelsea will go for Pienaar as he is very cheap & he can play left centre or left wing. He will pretty much do the job that Benayoun was supposed to do.

1905-CFC {ed's note - you did say to replace Bosingwa though.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 13:50:41
Chelsea Rumours
{Editor's Note: No one has suggested a massive spend. You are the only person who repeatedly comes on and spouts this nonsense. I am also surprised that (a) you do not understand the home grown rule in the Brumo, Van Aanholt and Kakuta all qualify as home grown players and will not count toward the foreign contingent; (b) Chelsea have discussed removing Benayoun from the list of players for the second half of the season iof there is an issue over the foreign contingent numbers.}
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Editor, If you scroll down you will see plenty of examples of people expecting a massive influx of new players. I just want them to be realistic, if its a wishlist then fair enough but if people are expecting Roman to go out spending vast amounts of money again then they will be very dissappointed.

Thanks for reminding me about Bruma, Van Aanholt & Kakuka, i forgot they are indeed homegrown, or certainly will be. Its just Matic & Rajković who will not be classed as homegrown. I am aware that they could be leaving out Benayoun but i do not believe they need to. I think two players tops will come in.

Lombaerts is a good shout, Pienaar is a massive shout and a replacement for Bosingwa if he leaves although we may see Ferreira & Ivanovic play there until the summer. I know Ivanovic does not want to play right back but i think he will realise that its either that or a place on the bench.

So Editor, why not have a prediction yourself? I am sure everyone on here wants to know who you believe will be brought in by the end of January as much as i do. I don't mean who we are linked to, as like most top clubs we are linked to everyone, who do you think will be Chelsea players by January 31st?

Here's my prediction = Lombaerts in, Bruma out on loan. Pienaar will be bid for, i think we will be unsuccessful. Bosingwa will stay. If he leaves then Ivanovic & Ferreira will fill in til the summer. What do you think Editor? Lets see who's closest come January 31st.

1905-CFC {ed's note - you do realise Pienaar plays on the left of midfield don't you? There is no way anyone will sign him as a replacement for Bosingwa, a right back!}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 13:11:01
Chelsea Rumours
We currently have 15 foreign players over the age of 21, we are allowed a maximum of 17 in our squad. This leaves two places. If Bosingwa decides to leave we will have 3 places left. So we will only be buying a maximum of 3 foreign players over the age of 21. Next year Ferreira & Hilario are likely to be replaced by Kalas & Delac leaving 2 more spaces as these lads are under 21.

But what people have to remember is in the next couple of years Bruma, Kakuka, Matic, Van Aanholt, Rajković etc will all be 21 and will all take up spaces in the squad. So we can't go out and spend loads of money on loads of players, we do not have the room for them right now.

In january the most business we can realistically do is bring in Lombaerts & Pienaar. If Bosingwa leaves then we can bring in VDW although i expect a cheaper option. That is the most activity we can expect unless we opt for English players or players that are under 21. Of course we do not have to sign Pienaar, it could be someone different but i am using him as an example.

You will be very dissappointed if you keep thinking there will be a massive spend, its not going to happen, because of the new rulings, it can't happen.

1905-CFC

{Editor's Note: No one has suggested a massive spend. You are the only person who repeatedly comes on and spouts this nonsense. I am also surprised that (a) you do not understand the home grown rule in the Brumo, Van Aanholt and Kakuta all qualify as home grown players and will not count toward the foreign contingent; (b) Chelsea have discussed removing Benayoun from the list of players for the second half of the season iof there is an issue over the foreign contingent numbers.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 12:46:43
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
apparently subtic won't be leaving his german side in january so i read that chelsea could make another 20m bid + fierra cash-player deal.

What are your thoughts?

{Editor's Note: You need to read the posts. Repeating my response from yesterday and from the day before yesterday: I understand that a bid will almost certainly be made Neven Subotic and that the bid will likely be rejected as Borussia Dortmund want to hold on to the player. The purpose of the bid will be to see if Chelsea can get Dortmund to enter in to discussion over the player. The bid may also bring other interested parties to the table, or remove them entirely so at least we will know where we all stand. If it comes to nothing, I think Chelsea may revive their interest in Zenit's Nicolas Lombaerts.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 11:21:02
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea want Pjanic from Lyon and Davide Santon from Inter.

Any thoughts ED?

{Editor's Note: Pjanic yes; Santon is dependent on a number of things: (a) Bosingwa's contract; (b) Barcelona resolving issues with Alves; (b) what happens with Van Der Wiel.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 11:10:29
Chelsea Rumours
Hi is it true that chelsea are interested in luis suarez? . Also i think Roman will back Carlo as he appointed him.

{Editor's Note: It is true and they have been for a long time. However, I don't believe that they will move for the player in this window unless someone else makes a serious bid and they decide that it is worth matching. At present they are simply keeping a watching brief.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 11:08:34
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has been tipped to take over from Claudio Ranieri at Roma in the summer. .
Thoughts ed {ed's note - I doubt Carlo will be going any time soon.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 11:07:32
Chelsea Rumours
Any news about Subotic ED?? {ed's note - nothing new mate.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 10:49:32
Chelsea Rumours
Cahill will be a Gunner as soon as David Wheater is a Trotter- - GiveMeFootball.com
Any view about this ed?? ? {ed's note - I doubt this, if they get Wheater it is to improve their team and get Zak Knight out of the side I would expect.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 10:48:45
Chelsea Rumours
Southampton kid Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain favours move to champions . . Daily Mail
Wat are your thoughts Editor? ?? ?? ? {ed's note - it is in the Mail, utter rubbish. He favours staying at Southampton.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 10:47:31
Chelsea Rumours
AC Milan push for a January cut-price deal for Chelsea's Jose Bosingwa
what are yor thoughts Editor? {ed's note - not until a replacement is found.}

 

 

13 Jan 2011 00:45:01
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think that after Roman and Carlo have their meeting, that Chelsea will begin to be active in the transfer window? {ed's note - I certainly think so, Roman will have to back or sack Carlo now.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 20:32:07
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, reports surfacing today, especially from Germany state that Chelsea and Broussia Dortmund have opened talks over the possible transfer of center back Neven Subotic. Any truth to this?

{Editor's Note: Yes there is and repeating my response to the same question from yesterday: I understand that a bid will almost certainly be made Neven Subotic and that the bid will likely rejected as Borussia Dortmund want to hold on to the player. The purpose of the bid will be to see if Chelsea can get Dortmund to enter in to discussion over the player. The bid may also bring other interested parties to the table, or remove them entirely so at least we will know where we all stand. If it comes to nothing, I think Chelsea may revive their interest in Zenit's Nicolas Lombaerts.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 20:05:31
Chelsea Rumours
Any chance of bids for Upson or Van Bommel? Both would cost around 4m

 

 

12 Jan 2011 18:05:21
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea team next year
cech
santon terry bruma/ivanovic cole
kalou pjanic lampard pastore
aguero drogba

 

 

12 Jan 2011 15:26:10
Chelsea Rumours
A question to 1905-CFC. Do you think McEachran
and Bruma are good enough players to start every week?

 

 

12 Jan 2011 15:13:26
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea will place a £18m bid for Pjanic from Lyon
In the summe they will attempt to lure Pato for £35m
Davide Santon has expressed his desire to play in the Barclays Premier League, Chelsea are favourites.

ETX

 

 

12 Jan 2011 13:40:04
Chelsea Rumours
I would jsut like to know, where these 'facts' are that chelsea are broke? and 100% we will be spending a pittance, and CA was brought in to manage with not many funds. I think its a load of garbage. I havent heard RA say anything of the kind, all i have heard is bruce buck said chelsea want to reduce spending.

I don't c why chelsea cannot compete for quality players still.

 

 

12 Jan 2011 13:37:42
Chelsea Rumours
The team next season will be:
Cech
VDW- terry- subotic cole
Essien
Dzagoev- lampard- pjanic- mata
Drogba
Subs: begovic- alex- ivanovic- mikel- ramires- kalou- anelka

 

 

12 Jan 2011 13:03:36
Chelsea Rumours
So is a KAKA loan deal a no go ED? {ed's note - it is unlikely.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 13:00:30
Chelsea Rumours
Some of the rumours or wishlists on our site are truly delusional. We do not have 150 million to spend, we haven't even got 50 million to spend. We are broke, yes our owner is minted but us as a club, we are potless. The Russian has had enough of buying handfuls of players at costly prices. Yes he will fund more players but only because he has to. We are in desperate need for strengthening but he is not going to buy six players at 20 million a pop.

You need to get used to the new Chelsea, we will not be competing for Pastore, Aguero etc, we will be buying one or two very cheap players. Lombaerts seems a likely buy, Bosingwa will stay so there will be no VDW. In the summer i think we will look at Pjanic for around 12-15 million. But that will be it.

Roman does not want to spend anymore, CA was brought in to work with a low budget. A low budget is what he will get at Chelsea until we can make enough funds to fund the players ourselves. This will not be happening anytime soon. We are safe for the FFP ruling but we will not have much buying power. That is a fact.

Why not play Bruma? Why not play McEachran? If we buy we will stunt the growth of these players, so why buy?

1905-CFC

 

 

12 Jan 2011 12:56:41
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are chelsea interested in Suarez form Ajax? {ed's note - they maintain an interest yes, I will have to double check my info with the Chelsea editor, but my info is they have asked Ajax to keep them informed of any bids made for him. My reading of the situation is that Chelsea are looking at him for a summer move, unless their hand is forced by someone else going for him. But I could be completely wrong, it is only opinion based on what I can find out.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 12:51:06
Chelsea Rumours
Bolton Set To Lure Argentinos Juniors Defender Santiago Gentiletti To The Reebok as a possible replacement for £15million-rated Gary Cahill making ways for a possible transfer - your thoughts ed? ? {ed's note - I am not sure about who they will replace Cahill with, but they are preparing for his departure, though they expect him to stay until the summer.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 12:49:53
Chelsea Rumours
According to the English site Talksport, Inter would be on the verge of winning the competition from Chelsea for the 16 year old Lucas Piazon - your thoughts ed? ? {ed's note - if it is on there I would suggest it is complete and utter rubbish, they have the nickname 'Talksh**e' for a reason.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 12:43:11
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, so who do you think is more than likely signing for chelsea in the transfer window? {ed's note - VDW and Pienaar seem the most likely at the present moment. Ajax are hawking their players around at the moment (hence Jol walking out), any decent offer will be taken because they are in serious trouble for money.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 09:36:00
Chelsea Rumours
Editor are we really intersted in miralem pjanic as the long term replacement for frank lampard? if so how much and will he want to come given we've got so many midfielders already?

{Editor's Note: Yes Chelsea are interested - as for "so many midfielders", Chelsea certainly do not have a surplus. Chelsea, or any English team, would need to pay a premium for the player as Lyon see English teams as honey pots. I don't see a move happening in January and I expect Real Madrid to also show an interest in the player. He is a possible rather than a probable.}

 

 

12 Jan 2011 02:15:56
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth in Chelsea being interested in Palermo's other super talent Josip Ilicic and any chance of a move in this transfer window?

{Editor's Note: None at all. It is simply speculation.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 23:08:53
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth that Chelsea are preparing bids for Alex Pato and/or Juan Mata? {ed's note - not that I have any knowledge of.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 23:07:47
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth to the rumours arising today that Chelsea will make a 3m pound move for Everton winger Steven Pienaar?

{Editor's Note: They may well make a bid. I am doubtful that he would want a squad role rather than a starting role though.}

So Ed, we Chelsea fans should expect them to make a bid for him soon? {ed's note - it does look like he is going to be the subject of a bid soon, he is the cheap option for midfield to allow more to be spent on defence, I believe. Though my fellow editor might well have different info on that.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 21:34:55
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth to the rumours arising today that Chelsea will make a 3m pound move for Everton winger Steven Pienaar?

{Editor's Note: They may well make a bid. I am doubtful that he would want a squad role rather than a starting role though.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 18:22:31
Chelsea Rumours
Ryan Bertrand will return to Nottingham forest later next week following a recall by Chelsea. Chelsea want around 2 million for the talented left back. Ryan has stated that he would like to go back to Nottingham so he can settle down down with a up and coming squad. His agent is keen for Ryan to sign for the midlands club as he does not want Ryan going out on loan for his entire career. If Nottingham Forest fail to raise the 2 million asking price then it is believed that chelsea are willing to do a swap deal for chris gunther.

 

 

11 Jan 2011 15:45:57
Chelsea Rumours
Davide Santons agent "There are no significant new developments concerning Santon''

EDs say. . . . {ed's note - VDW is the main target as far as I can find out.}

hey ed but Frank Arnesen has told a fan page that vdwmight not be moving in jan. .
comments from ed pls. . . . {ed's note - doesn't mean he is not a target though.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 15:35:22
Chelsea Rumours
Expect Chelsea FC to attempt to bring in Juan Mata and Pjanic.

Ed your thoughts. . {ed's note - I don't think both are likely in January.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 15:22:48
Chelsea Rumours
Davide Santons agent "There are no significant new developments concerning Santon''

EDs say. . . . {ed's note - VDW is the main target as far as I can find out.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 12:26:15
Chelsea Rumours
Are Chelsea looking at Bryan Ruiz? cuz i saw him the other day and he was imense

{Editor's Note: there is no interest from Chelsea at this time.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 11:43:19
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea Rumours
Editor and Fake Sharkey at 10 Jan 2011 13:38:13:

"Chelsea Rumours
Do you think if we losse coentrao wie will sgn santon form inter Ed

(Fake) Sharkey

{Editor's Note: I am sure that the real Sharkey will answer this for you when he or she is available.}"

Coentrao would only be of interest if Ashley Cole left and even then with Zhirkov, Van Aanholt, Bertrand and the youngster whose name escapes me it seems that a left back is not a priority. Santon is effectively a right back which is a position Chelsea do need cover in - so he remains a consideration (if he is available). Van Der Weil seems a much more likely option as right back.

Sharkey.

I think sharkey has some misunderstandings.
Firstly VDw i a right back and Fabio Coentrao is left back. . . thouughts Skarkey

{Editor's Note: That is what Sharkey said. Coentrao a left back and Van Der Weil a right back. Are you feeling OK?}

no you are trying to fool us you can't do that admin sharkey really ha some misunderstanding

ed?? {ed's note - I am sorry but Sharkey is perfectly clear in his replies, I don't see what exactly you are finding so difficult to understand.}

hey first sharkey said that its gonna depend on a cole and othe lb players but ''Van Der Weil seems a much more likely option as right back.'' this confuses mee also ed?? ?? ? {ed's note - he said that it is unlikely that Chelsea would move for a left back because they had plenty of options there. But Santon is a right back so is possible though VDW is more likely to be the right back bid for.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 11:35:34
Chelsea Rumours
Editor and Fake Sharkey at 10 Jan 2011 13:38:13:

"Chelsea Rumours
Do you think if we losse coentrao wie will sgn santon form inter Ed

(Fake) Sharkey

{Editor's Note: I am sure that the real Sharkey will answer this for you when he or she is available.}"

Coentrao would only be of interest if Ashley Cole left and even then with Zhirkov, Van Aanholt, Bertrand and the youngster whose name escapes me it seems that a left back is not a priority. Santon is effectively a right back which is a position Chelsea do need cover in - so he remains a consideration (if he is available). Van Der Weil seems a much more likely option as right back.

Sharkey.

I think sharkey has some misunderstandings.
Firstly VDw i a right back and Fabio Coentrao is left back. . . thouughts Skarkey

{Editor's Note: That is what Sharkey said. Coentrao a left back and Van Der Weil a right back. Are you feeling OK?}

no you are trying to fool us you can't do that admin sharkey really ha some misunderstanding

ed?? ? {ed's note - I am sorry but Sharkey is perfectly clear in his replies, I don't see what exactly you are finding so difficult to understand.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 10:56:57
Chelsea Rumours
Editor and Fake Sharkey at 10 Jan 2011 13:38:13:

"Chelsea Rumours
Do you think if we losse coentrao wie will sgn santon form inter Ed

(Fake) Sharkey

{Editor's Note: I am sure that the real Sharkey will answer this for you when he or she is available.}"

Coentrao would only be of interest if Ashley Cole left and even then with Zhirkov, Van Aanholt, Bertrand and the youngster whose name escapes me it seems that a left back is not a priority. Santon is effectively a right back which is a position Chelsea do need cover in - so he remains a consideration (if he is available). Van Der Weil seems a much more likely option as right back.

Sharkey.

I think sharkey has some misunderstandings.
Firstly VDw i a right back and Fabio Coentrao is left back. . . thouughts Skarkey

{Editor's Note: That is what Sharkey said. Coentrao a left back and Van Der Weil a right back. Are you feeling OK?}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 09:51:03
Chelsea Rumours
Editor and Fake Sharkey at 10 Jan 2011 13:38:13:

"Chelsea Rumours
Do you think if we losse coentrao wie will sgn santon form inter Ed

(Fake) Sharkey

{Editor's Note: I am sure that the real Sharkey will answer this for you when he or she is available.}"

Coentrao would only be of interest if Ashley Cole left and even then with Zhirkov, Van Aanholt, Bertrand and the youngster whose name escapes me it seems that a left back is not a priority. Santon is effectively a right back which is a position Chelsea do need cover in - so he remains a consideration (if he is available). Van Der Weil seems a much more likely option as right back.

Sharkey.

 

 

11 Jan 2011 09:34:21
Chelsea Rumours
[Rumor] Neven Subotic is not actually the right man we are looking for its Mats Hummels of Dortmund

What would you say ED? ?

{Editor's Note: I don't know of any interest in Mats Hummels
aside from the lingering return to Bayern Munich "buy-back" rumours which are nonsense.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 07:04:32
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think its likely Chelsea will bid for Gregory Van Der Wiel this month?

{Editor's Note: There is a very good chance - they want to resolve the situation with Bosingwa's contract and it looks like Barcelona will not be in the bidding (as I expect Alves to resolve his contractual situation). Ivanovic does not want to play right back unless there is no other choice and VDW does appear to be one for the future.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 05:21:50

[Chelsea are close in to sign Micah Richards, the agent confirmed it.] what do you say ED

{Editor Note: If true, a great signing.}

do you thinks its true ED {ed's note - I think it is unlikely that City will sell him to you, but I would be shocked if you didn't try.}

how about Nven Subotic Editor. . {ed's note - you have certainly been looking at him, I have yet to hear of a definite yes or no move for him though. But I will post a message on the editor's widget to ask the guy who will have a much better idea for you.}

{Editor's Note: I saw Ed's question about this and I understand that a bid will almost certainly be made Neven Subotic and that the bid will likely rejected as Borussia Dortmund want to hold on to the player. The purpose of the bid will be to see if Chelsea can get Dortmund to enter in to discussion over the player. The bid may also bring other interested parties to the table, or remove them entirely so at least we will know where we all stand. If it comes to nothing, I think Chelsea may revive their interest in Zenit's Nicolas Lombaerts. As an aside, I should note that I entirely disagree with the other Ed about Micah Richards being a "great signing". I don't believe that Chelsea have any interest in the player at this time - the only thing that could prompt a move would be if Bosingwa's contract situation cannot be resolved and the preferred replacement were not available or willing to move to Stamford Bridge.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 01:35:45
Chelsea Rumours
[Chelsea are close in to sign Micah Richards, the agent confirmed it.] what do you say ED

{Editor Note: If true, a great signing.}

do you thinks its true ED {ed's note - I think it is unlikely that City will sell him to you, but I would be shocked if you didn't try.}

how about Nven Subotic Editor. . {ed's note - you have certainly been looking at him, I have yet to hear of a definite yes or no move for him though. But I will post a message on the editor's widget to ask the guy who will have a much better idea for you.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 01:28:52
Chelsea Rumours
[Chelsea are close in to sign Micah Richards, the agent confirmed it.] what do you say ED

{Editor Note: If true, a great signing.}

do you thinks its true ED {ed's note - I think it is unlikely that City will sell him to you, but I would be shocked if you didn't try.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 01:26:11
Chelsea Rumours
[Chelsea are close in to sign Micah Richards, the agent confirmed it.] what do you say ED

{Editor Note: If true, a great signing.}

 

 

11 Jan 2011 01:07:33
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
do you think chelsea would make a move for coentrao? because personally i don't think cole is doing anything

{Editor Note: I don't think you will, unless you want to play him left-wing.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 22:17:31
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think we have any chance of signing eden hazzard, pastore or carrol do you rate any of them? {ed's note - very little chance of any of those, Carroll is not going to leave Newcastle while they are in the Prem. Hazard and Pastore might be a different matter in the summer, but highly unlikely to go anywhere in January.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 19:51:20
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are close in to sign Micah Richards, the agent confirmed it.

 

 

10 Jan 2011 15:18:52
What is the most reliable chelsea news website except chelsea rumours, and chelseafc.com Ed? ?

{Editor's Note: This site of course.}

except this one can you state editor?? ?

{Editor's Note: Only those you have already mentioned. Keep in mind that a single rumour, true or without foundation, can soon be picked up and spread across many sites.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 15:01:35
Chelsea Rumours
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal Told That They Will Have To Compete With Manchester United And Chelsea To Land £20m Per Mertesacker
I heard this from Goal.com(i know you don't trust them ed)
What do you think how big are the chances of signing him for Chelsea

{Editor's Note: I expect him to move to Arsenal rather than Chelsea.}

Arsenal have not contacted German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen regarding the availability of German international Per Mertesacker- exclusive from a website
sports.co.uk
thoughts ed

{Editor Note: I'm not bothered about the issue personally, but when an uncredible website like that claims to have exclusive information I tend not to take notice.}

What is the most reliable chelsea news website except chelsea rumours, and chelseafc.com Ed? ?

{Editor's Note: This site of course.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 14:53:12
Chelsea Rumours
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal Told That They Will Have To Compete With Manchester United And Chelsea To Land £20m Per Mertesacker
I heard this from Goal.com(i know you don't trust them ed)
What do you think how big are the chances of signing him for Chelsea

{Editor's Note: I expect him to move to Arsenal rather than Chelsea.}

Arsenal have not contacted German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen regarding the availability of German international Per Mertesacker- exclusive from a website
sports.co.uk
thoughts ed

{Editor Note: I'm not bothered about the issue personally, but when an uncredible website like that claims to have exclusive information I tend not to take notice.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 14:38:15
Chelsea Rumours
Mr.Ed is chelsea going to get one or two of these players van der weil, cahill, subotic, pato, coentrao, luka moderic, santon, lukaku in this winter transfer and what is the percentage of these players joining chelsea right now.

{Editor's Note: Possibly; Very Unlikely; Possibly; Unlikely; Very Unlikely; Unlikely; No - not in the January window. I can't give meaningful percentages I am afraid.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:48:32
Chelsea Rumours
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal Told That They Will Have To Compete With Manchester United And Chelsea To Land £20m Per Mertesacker
I heard this from Goal.com(i know you don't trust them ed)
What do you think how big are the chances of signing him for Chelsea

{Editor's Note: I expect him to move to Arsenal rather than Chelsea.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:44:47
Chelsea Rumours
German website 4 4 2 has reported that carlo will love to brig pato to Stamford. What are your thoughts ed? {ed's note - for a minute I was trying to figure out who Brig Pato was then before I reread it! D'oh! It is well known that Chelsea have asked to kept abreast of Pato's situation and if he is available. Milan have no interest in selling him, especially not this January.}
nonesense i do not see any of an editors post which state of any player who could join us in jan. but the bos also stated that he will bring players. . WTF

your thoughts ED {ed's note - I am not quite sure what you are asking, so if I answer the wrong question, many apologies. Chelsea are definitely after players, it is just finding ones that are available that is the problem. Players such as Pato are playing for the team top of the league, in the first team and doing well, they are not looking for moves mid-season. That just means Carlo will look elsewhere, Lukaku for instance is a possible, though I have no info on that, it is just someone else the club maintains an interest in.}

Any potential signing that could occur ED? {ed's note - I am the wrong editor to ask really, the one who would have the best idea should be online later, I will get him to fill him in. I know there are very serious attempts to sign players in January, there is a real intent to strengthen the squad, it's just I am not sure who is just being looked at for the future and who is being bid for now.}

when will the correct ed will be online current EDitor?

{Ed: Tomorrow.}

Which time ED?

{Editor's Note: As the likely "correct" editor, I will try and summarise what I understand to be the situation at this time. Chelsea have never given up their interest in Pato and he has always been a key target. Milan have been reluctant to sell the player in the past. Chelsea are looking to again try and tempt Milan but much may depend on what is expected to happen with the manager in the summer. As such, I think it most unlikely that there will be a move in the January window. The reasonably major issue that remains is that of Bosingwa's contract. If it gets resolved then fine; if not, then Van Der Wiel remains the number one target. However, he will move to Barcelona if they cannot completely resolve issues with Dani Alves. I would guess that Barcelona will resolve matters with Alves and with Chelsea having no real alternative to Bosingwa at right back - then a move for Van Der Wiel seems very likely. At left back, unless Ashley Cole leaves, there are numerous options - the club having cornered the market in left backs.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:43:55
Chelsea Rumours
Eurosport confirm the fact that chelsea target Pienaar,
and in eurosport paper talks they say that Ancelotti wants Pato(I think that this transfer is highly unlikely)
Your toughts Ed?

{Editor's Note: I understand a vague enquiry was made about Pienaar by Chelsea. I doubt that this will be followed up. Pato is an option Chelsea have continued to look at. I can't see a move in January.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:38:13
Chelsea Rumours
Do you think if we losse coentrao wie will sgn santon form inter Ed

Sharkey

{Editor's Note: I am sure that the real Sharkey will answer this for you when he or she is available.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:37:03
Chelsea Rumours
[Kenny Dalglish will tempt Fabio Coentrao to reject Chelsea] what are your thoughts current ED?

{Editor's Note: No thoughts on it.}

so you better not to answer our questions ED?? ? you don't no anything so you don't deserve to be an editor we want the other ed? /

thoughts ED?

{Editor's Note: You will no doubt get some thoughts on it from another Editor later. But it is simply a rumour.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:29:11
Chelsea Rumours
[Kenny Dalglish will tempt Fabio Coentrao to reject Chelsea] what are your thoughts current ED?

{Editor's Note: No thoughts on it.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 13:19:38
Chelsea Rumours
German website 4 4 2 has reported that carlo will love to brig pato to Stamford. What are your thoughts ed? {ed's note - for a minute I was trying to figure out who Brig Pato was then before I reread it! D'oh! It is well known that Chelsea have asked to kept abreast of Pato's situation and if he is available. Milan have no interest in selling him, especially not this January.}
nonesense i do not see any of an editors post which state of any player who could join us in jan. but the bos also stated that he will bring players. . WTF

your thoughts ED {ed's note - I am not quite sure what you are asking, so if I answer the wrong question, many apologies. Chelsea are definitely after players, it is just finding ones that are available that is the problem. Players such as Pato are playing for the team top of the league, in the first team and doing well, they are not looking for moves mid-season. That just means Carlo will look elsewhere, Lukaku for instance is a possible, though I have no info on that, it is just someone else the club maintains an interest in.}

Any potential signing that could occur ED? {ed's note - I am the wrong editor to ask really, the one who would have the best idea should be online later, I will get him to fill him in. I know there are very serious attempts to sign players in January, there is a real intent to strengthen the squad, it's just I am not sure who is just being looked at for the future and who is being bid for now.}

when will the correct ed will be online current EDitor?

{Ed: Tomorrow.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 12:15:21
Chelsea Rumours
German website 4 4 2 has reported that carlo will love to brig pato to Stamford. What are your thoughts ed? {ed's note - for a minute I was trying to figure out who Brig Pato was then before I reread it! D'oh! It is well known that Chelsea have asked to kept abreast of Pato's situation and if he is available. Milan have no interest in selling him, especially not this January.}
nonesense i do not see any of an editors post which state of any player who could join us in jan. but the bos also stated that he will bring players. . WTF

your thoughts ED {ed's note - I am not quite sure what you are asking, so if I answer the wrong question, many apologies. Chelsea are definitely after players, it is just finding ones that are available that is the problem. Players such as Pato are playing for the team top of the league, in the first team and doing well, they are not looking for moves mid-season. That just means Carlo will look elsewhere, Lukaku for instance is a possible, though I have no info on that, it is just someone else the club maintains an interest in.}

Any potential signing that could occur ED? {ed's note - I am the wrong editor to ask really, the one who would have the best idea should be online later, I will get him to fill him in. I know there are very serious attempts to sign players in January, there is a real intent to strengthen the squad, it's just I am not sure who is just being looked at for the future and who is being bid for now.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 11:15:22
Chelsea Rumours
German website 4 4 2 has reported that carlo will love to brig pato to Stamford. What are your thoughts ed? {ed's note - for a minute I was trying to figure out who Brig Pato was then before I reread it! D'oh! It is well known that Chelsea have asked to kept abreast of Pato's situation and if he is available. Milan have no interest in selling him, especially not this January.}
nonesense i do not see any of an editors post which state of any player who could join us in jan. but the bos also stated that he will bring players. . WTF

your thoughts ED {ed's note - I am not quite sure what you are asking, so if I answer the wrong question, many apologies. Chelsea are definitely after players, it is just finding ones that are available that is the problem. Players such as Pato are playing for the team top of the league, in the first team and doing well, they are not looking for moves mid-season. That just means Carlo will look elsewhere, Lukaku for instance is a possible, though I have no info on that, it is just someone else the club maintains an interest in.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 10:01:00
Chelsea Rumours
German website 4 4 2 has reported that carlo will love to brig pato to Stamford. What are your thoughts ed? {ed's note - for a minute I was trying to figure out who Brig Pato was then before I reread it! D'oh! It is well known that Chelsea have asked to kept abreast of Pato's situation and if he is available. Milan have no interest in selling him, especially not this January.}

 

 

10 Jan 2011 06:40:45
Chelsea Rumours
Mr.Ed any news on van der weil and cahill.

{editor: No news, Arsenal have been linked with Cahill this morning.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 18:20:07
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea gonna sign
David Santon-Inter
Gary Cahill-Bolton
Pjanic-Lyon
Denilson-Arsenal
Neymar-Santos
Dos Santos-Barca

 

 

09 Jan 2011 15:27:19
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any news on Alan Dzagoev? Is there any movement for the player? {ed's note - I haven't heard anything on a move for him, only his agent saying Chelsea are interested.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 15:25:18
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea really in talks with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of Neven Subotic? {ed's note - hard to say mate, I am not getting anything off sources I would call reliable one way or the other, but none of them are dismissing it either. So I can't give a definite no, which suggests there is probably something in it, normally it can be definitely ruled out if there is no real interest.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 14:57:04
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea could move for Simon Kjaer in this transfer window?

{Editor Note: Scroll down the page, I have answered that question.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 14:53:03
Chelsea Rumours
Shebby at 09 Jan 2011 11:58:09:

"Then Ivanovic can play in his usual position at RB."

Ivanovic does not want to play at right back, that is what caused the delay in the contract discussions.

Sharkey.

 

 

09 Jan 2011 11:58:09
Chelsea Rumours
{Editor's Note: In exchange for John Terry? Ivanovic is not German.}

Neither do Subotic. But he play in Germany. And both of Subotic and Ivanovic play for Serbian national team. He also not a replacement for JT but can play beside JT in CB. Then Ivanovic can play in his usual position at RB.

Shebby

 

 

09 Jan 2011 11:50:03
Chelsea Rumours
Goal.com states that Chelsea are ready to make a 20 million £ bid for micah richards.Your comments Ed {ed's note - goal is not exactly reliable mate, but he is a player that every team (obviously other than City) has expressed an interest in him. The problem is that you are seen as a rival and City have made it plain that they will not let him join a rival.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 11:20:59
Chelsea Rumours
I think that Chelsea is goving right now for subotic.There are talks about it everwhere from bbc to goal.com.What are the chances Ed(i belive 70%)

{Editor's Note: 73%.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 04:32:10
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
do you think chelsea could try to sign hulk?

{Editor Note: I honestly don't know.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 03:32:44
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, when is Alex expected back from his injury?

{Editor Note: Not so sure mate.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 02:31:25
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea should buy
RB: santon/richards/van der weil/
CB: cahill/subtic
Def Mid: Schweinsteiger. .idk who else is good at defensive mid. .maybe de rossi
Att Mid: pastore/dzagoev/pjanic/hamsik
Forward: pato/aguero/carrol Nazarit, lukaku

any chances of these signings in Jan/summer ed?

{Editor Note: Perhaps Santon, Cahill and Van der Weil. But no chance of the others until the Summer. Schweinstager has signed a new deal at Bayern also.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 02:13:18
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
is it true that chelsea could try to sign richards from city?

{Editor Note: I'm not sure mate but yous are supposedly looking at defenders. Richards is reportidly unhappy because he wants more first-team football to enhance his England chances. Wouldn't come cheap, but would be a good signing for anyone who gets him should he leave Man City.}

 

 

09 Jan 2011 01:20:59
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea could sell cech and bring alan mcgregor as a replacement as cech feels it is time he moved on

 

 

08 Jan 2011 18:12:32
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are in talks to bring Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic to Stamford Bridge in a £17.5m deal.
source:bbc website
i've never heard of this player, is he any good ed? maybe like another alex or ivanovic who were both unknown cos 17.5m is a lot to blow on one player. .

{editor: I don't know much about him, sorry}

 

 

08 Jan 2011 17:00:24
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are in talks to bring Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic to Stamford Bridge in a £17.5m deal. wat are your thoughts ED {ed's note - would be a good signing by the looks of it, not sure he would want to leave 80000+ crowds behind though.}

 

 

08 Jan 2011 16:15:09
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are in talks to bring Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic to Stamford Bridge in a £17.5m deal.

 

 

08 Jan 2011 14:54:39
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, it is reported that Ajax have made there talismanic striker Luis Suarez available for transfer and have put a 20m euro or 16.8m pound price tag on his head. Also Tottenham is reported to be preparing a move for the Uruguayan hitman. Considering his quality and pricetag now, do you think Chelsea could swoop in for him or hijack a Tottenham bid? {ed's note - it would be beating Liverpool and Tottenham for him. There are people who believe he is the marquee signing NESV are making to get the fans onside. Not sure myself, but he has always been available hence Jol leaving. I don't see Chelsea going for him though, not in January.}

 

 

08 Jan 2011 14:16:27
Chelsea Rumours
Ed have you got any idea why we declined to sign Van Der Vaart in the summer when he was offered to us? He would have been a fantastic signing for 7m {ed's note - he wasn't offered to Chelsea for that price, he was available for much more but no one wanted him. Spurs did well because Madrid dropped the price for them to pick him up on the cheap.}

 

 

08 Jan 2011 13:43:56
Chelsea Rumours
Any chance of us bidding for torres? It looks likely he would leave with all the instability at Anfield. What world class striker would want to play at a team currently sitting in 11th place?

 

 

08 Jan 2011 13:37:17
Chelsea Rumours
Subotic is looking more and more likely. Have you heard anything ed? {ed's note - nothing new sorry.}

 

 

08 Jan 2011 12:25:28
Any news of any plaer so far Ed? {ed's note - not that I know of yet, there is a long way to go yet before the window shuts.}

 

 

08 Jan 2011 11:58:21
Chelsea Rumours
Any news on the Alan Dzagoev or midfield front or hasn't anything been revealed recently?

 

 

08 Jan 2011 01:34:42
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Carlo will change the formation of the team back to his preferred diamond and look to add players to perfect the formation?

{Editor Note: I'm not too sure mate. You'd be closer to the answer of that question than me. But the 4-3-3 has done well for him.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 23:58:28
Chelsea Rumours
I think it is fair to say that we will not know who Chelsea is interested in because Carlo is playing close to his chest on any transfers. According to news and the tabloids, Chelsea are interested in 95% of the players in the world. Just trust in Carlo to turn the season around and be more adventuresome with our formations and style.

 

 

07 Jan 2011 23:14:59
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea could move for Davide Santon in this transfer window?

{Editor Note: Chelsea are one of many interested clubs I gather. That's as much as I know mate.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 21:38:34
Chelsea Rumours
I've heard Ancelotti is interested in Xabi Alonso For £37 million

what do you think ed {ed's note - the only reason Alonso will be leaving Real Madrid would be if they got a younger replacement ie Schweinsteiger. But he won't be leaving otherwise, he is the fulcrum of the side.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 21:23:50
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, is it true Chelsea are tracking 19 year old Belgium and Genk attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne? {ed's note - apparently so, don't know much about him, but Genk have a tie up with Liverpool.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 20:24:52
Chelsea Rumours
So many Chelsea rumours it's untrue! !

 

 

07 Jan 2011 19:37:45
Chelsea Rumours
Ed whats the latest on the transfer front? I heard we were interested in Hazard? {ed's note - I haven't heard anything today, I have been in a meeting all day sorry.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 16:36:36
Chelsea Rumours
Mr.Ed please tell me the latest about van der wiel and gary cahill's move to chelsea.

{Editor Note: I've heard nothing so far. Owen Coyle says he wants atleast £20m for Cahill though.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 12:44:04
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, is it true that roman will back carlo to sign david luiz?

{Editor's Note: There is no doubt that the manager will be backed financially = who they go for remains unknown.}

 

 

07 Jan 2011 02:47:54
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, will Carlo look to sign a midfielder (def or attacking) or a striker along with a defender in January?

{Editor's Note: Possibly - or maybe tie up a deal for the summer.}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 23:32:06
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea will move for Gregory Van Der Wiel and Arturo Vidal in January transfer window? {ed's note - I am sure that those will be the positions you buy players for and they do seem the most obvious choices. I have heard rumours that United are trying to get Vidal though.}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 23:00:12
Chelsea Rumours
Ancelotti is likely to sign 1 defender and 1 midfielder that will not only be short term but long term he has sad he will look into bringing players in that will help on all fronts, 1 defender 1 attacker

 

 

06 Jan 2011 22:05:37
Chelsea Rumours
Mr.Ed can you please tell me the players that chelsea want.and tell me how sure these players transfer to chelsea will be

{Editor Note: I don't know who they want mate I've just heard rumours. I think a centre-back is likely.}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 21:58:46
Chelsea Rumours
Ancelotti said that he wanted to bring one player in who could be a superstar for many years. Now given our current predicament one would assume that they would also need to make an immediate impacts. So maybe someone who ancelotti has confidence in so maybe someone who was with him at A.C. Milan. That implies Pato or Kaka. Alternatively it could be a big name like ribery, schweinsteiger or aguero. It could also be younger players such as Santos' Paulo henrique and neymar or lukaku. Doubtful that we would go for a defender as someone who could be a superstar for years but if we were to sign one, i doubt it would be cahill, samba, luiz etc. We need experience so it would be mexes whose contract is running out and has bags of experience as well as being a quality player. Thoughts on this ed?

{Editor Note: It depends what he defines as many years. 4-5 years, or 9-10 years? I think you'll go for a centre-back personally.}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 21:00:38
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth in Chelsea moving for Sergio Aguero?
{Editor's note - I doubt it}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 19:16:03
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are making a big money bid for Atletico Madrid's striker Aguero after the his buy-out clause dropped to £40m What r your thoughts ED?

{editor: I can't see it happening myself}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 19:00:47
Chelsea Rumours
Mr ED, is it true chelsea are going in for schwinstiger and any interest in van der weil, aguero, kaka, mata and david luis.

{editor: I think most top clubs would want these players, I doubt Aguero will be going anywhere for a couple of seasons though}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 17:48:01
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are considering a big money bid for Atletico Madrid's striker Sergio Aguero after the Argentine's buy-out clause dropped to £40m What r your thoughts

Aiman

 

 

06 Jan 2011 17:44:38
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea's seventeen million deal accepted by Ajax for VD Wiel according to sources.What are your thoughts ED? {ed's note - he is a target, but I have not heard anything about a move as of yet.}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 16:41:43
Chelsea Rumours
Heard Chelsea will offer £3m for Charlie Austin
£6m for Pineear
£15m for Renato Augusto
£35m for Pato

Any of these true ED? ?

{Editor's Note: None as far as I know.}

 

 

06 Jan 2011 14:32:23
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Due to injuries, age and poor form the team is desperate for renovation with new signings. However, due to impending financial restrictions the club are hesitant to invest on big signings with huge wages. Furthermore, as a result of the impending financial restrictions, any spending now takes away from the ability to spend in summer when it is traditionally easier to sign players.

Expect an attempt to loan Kaka for 6 months and a defender to be brought in, possibly Van Der Wiel if the price is right.

Other than that, lets just hope the players learn how to pass to each other again.

 

 

06 Jan 2011 14:06:52
Chelsea Rumours
Hiddink seen at Heathrow

 

 

06 Jan 2011 11:11:20
Chelsea Rumours
Hi ED, Chelsea could sack Ancelotti in the next few days after our poor run of form. Not sure who's in the running to take over from him though.

 

 

06 Jan 2011 10:26:18
Chelsea Rumours
Who are candidates to take over carlo ?

 

 

06 Jan 2011 10:06:44
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ED what about this Chelsea's seventeen million deal accepted by Ajax for VD Wiel

 

 

06 Jan 2011 06:58:35
Chelsea Rumours
Van der Wiel will sign within the next few days.

 

 

06 Jan 2011 00:25:45
Chelsea Rumours
Editor and Unsigned at 06 Jan 2011 00:22:06:

"Hey Ed, any chance of Chelsea signing Lucas Piazon from Sao Paulo in this transfer window?

{Editor Note: Sorry mate I'm afraid I don't know the player. But I'm sure if Chelsea are interested and have the funds for the player they stand a good chance of getting him given the reputation of the club.}"

I am expecting Lucas Piazon to make a move to Juventus rather than Chelsea.

Sharkey.

 

 

06 Jan 2011 00:22:06
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any chance of Chelsea signing Lucas Piazon from Sao Paulo in this transfer window?

{Editor Note: Sorry mate I'm afraid I don't know the player. But I'm sure if Chelsea are interested and have the funds for the player they stand a good chance of getting him given the reputation of the club.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 22:58:27
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea interested in Stefan Radu of Lazio?

{Editor's Note: No.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 22:42:26
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, what's more likely Chelsea signing a new player in the coming days or sacking Carlo Anchelotti? {ed's note - I think a player coming in is more likely myself.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 21:59:19
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
following the loss to wolves. . :(
do you think that carlo could be sacked? if so who could replace him?
and clearly we need to make some signings. .any news? {ed's note - I think he will be given another match myself. I have not heard anything about any definite signings.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 21:44:21
Chelsea Rumours
Yet another poor performance. Any news on signings and what is realy going on behind the scenes?

 

 

05 Jan 2011 20:41:49
Chelsea Rumours
Rumors surfacing that Suarez has signed pre-contract with Chelsea any truth ed? {ed's note - how can you when his contract doesn't end until the summer of 2013?}

But do Chelsea have interest in the player ED? {ed's note - they have yet to make a move for him to my knowledge.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 18:53:12
Chelsea Rumours
Rumors surfacing that Suarez has signed pre-contract with Chelsea any truth ed? {ed's note - how can you when his contract doesn't end until the summer of 2013?}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 16:37:10
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth in Chelsea being interested in Christopher Samba?
{Editor's note - You may hope not :)}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 16:36:18
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think that Chelsea will move for Giuseppe Rossi considering that his agent has played up talk that he would be open to a January move and Chelsea is a club his client would be interested in?
{Editor's note - I think he is trying to get a better contract}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 16:31:20
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do Chelsea have any interest in Marc Albrighton?
{Editor's note - No}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 13:30:26
Chelsea Rumours
Champions league qualification is a must for Chelsea, and it is under threat so a lot of activity perhaps after all. .

IN :

Van der Wiel AND Suarez in double deal
Cahill
Kaka (loan)

OUT :

Borini
Sturridge (loan)
Bosingwa

OUT in SUMMER :

Zhirkov
Anelka

What thoughts ed? {ed's note - I would be surprised if you bought all those in January, but they do seem to be genuine targets.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 11:39:07
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, remember once upon a time (a few months ago) we were reportedly interested in neymar, lukaku, lavezzi and hulk, are we still interested in these players and are any of them likely to join now or in the summer?

(Editor's Note: There has never been interest in Lavezzi or Hulk. Interest remains in the others but their clubs may have priced them off the market. Lukaku is the most likely to still come.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 08:42:06
Chelsea Rumours
Daily telegraph reported that Bolton have asked chelsea to up their offer to 20 million pound. if they are to take the defender Gary Cahill over to Stamford Bridge. .

 

 

05 Jan 2011 03:07:30
Chelsea Rumours
I don't know anyone working within the club. my 2nd posting

people should realised that chelsea will not be throwing money like years before, shed alot of big contracts at the end of last season to save cost. unlikely to spend big on any single player unless he's world class(not up n coming)n able to contribute for many years.

as mention in my earlier posting, the most likely n sensible signing this winter will be cahill n pienaar.

if possible, i hope to see the signing of 2 more player during this winter(or coming summer).

1)lee chung yong= fast, young, premiere league proven, cl availablity, affordable, maintainable. . (better yet, get him together with gary cahill package)

2)keisuke honda= up coming star after wc2010, young, skillful, plays many position(lampard successor? ?), affordable, maintainable, an asset. . (with mr abramovich connections in russia, cska. . . . .)

i know this is not the kakas, messis or ronaldos(who knows, they may come close in the future), but they are POSSIBLE n SENSIBLE signing. they will go a long way in helping chelsea becomes self sufficient(lucrative asia market, honda is like the beckham of japan, he alone will generate lots of $$$$)

iknowalter

 

 

05 Jan 2011 01:28:18
Chelsea Rumours
I don't know any people working within the club. this is my first time i'm posting here.

centre defence is piority

names being mention= luiz, sabotic, sakho, cahil. .

most likely and make most sense will be be the signing of cahil , as he's young, available for champion's league, english(need to fill home grown cap), proven premier league performer. . .

midfield,

names being mention= kaka, sanchez, vidal, pienaar. .

most likely and sensible signing will be pienaar= cheap, available for cl, proven premier league performer, cover few position, nearing his prime. . .


many other name being mention (mostly fantasy), but i think all the big signing (if any) will have to wait till summer. but will be glad if manage to get cahil n pienaar.

 

 

05 Jan 2011 00:59:15
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea really weighing up an offer for Neven Subotic?

{Editor Note: I don't know but if you do want a centre-back I wouldn't be surprised if he was considered. Although he has recently stated his desire to stay at Dortmund, due to their great league position probably.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 00:24:26
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, what transfer news you've got for us.

{Editor Note: None at the moment mate, sorry.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 00:12:44
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ED, are Chelsea going to make a move for Steven Pienaar? {ed's note - I don't think Pienaar is interested in moving in January, from what I have been told anyway, he is looking to move at the end of his contract. He can't even speak to English league clubs about that for a while yet.}

 

 

05 Jan 2011 00:12:03
Chelsea Rumours
Gregory Van Der Wiel is nailed on for around £14m within the next week. Bosingwa will join Bayern Munich for £8m. Striker Christian Nazarit will come in from South America in a £10m deal whilst Chelsea are determined to pull out all the stops to land Kaka. A possible loan until the end of the season followed by the option of a permanent deal is highly likely.

Hey Ed, any truth in this? {ed's note - all possibles, I just can't see all of them joining in January. But then, if you can get 8m for Bosingwa anything is possible......}

 

 

04 Jan 2011 19:50:32
Chelsea Rumours
Gregory Van Der Wiel is nailed on for around £14m within the next week. Bosingwa will join Bayern Munich for £8m. Striker Christian Nazarit will come in from South America in a £10m deal whilst Chelsea are determined to pull out all the stops to land Kaka. A possible loan until the end of the season followed by the option of a permanent deal is highly likely.

 

 

04 Jan 2011 15:40:26
Chelsea Rumours
Ed all this talk about players but who do you feel are realistic targets for us in this transfer window ? {ed's note - Subotic, probably Van Der Wiel (Ajax are virtually begging for offers for their players right now) are the two I think most likely in January. I don't expect much else done if anything until the summer.}

 

 

04 Jan 2011 15:21:59
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea exec confirms 3 deals being negotiated but also warns not always easy to complete in January.
Insider believes targets are Cahill at Bolton or Subotic at Dortmund.
Right back Van der Wiel at Ajax and striker Paizon at Sao Paulo.

 

 

04 Jan 2011 14:05:25
Chelsea Rumours
Luiz Cahill Subotic are these the 3 defensive targets or any more ?

 

 

04 Jan 2011 13:41:23
Chelsea Rumours
Wat about neven subotic imscouting say we are going to make an offcial offer ed? {ed's note - I think he is about the most likely target for centre back that I have heard floated round.}

 

 

04 Jan 2011 10:58:33
Chelsea Rumours
Any chance of chelsea signing Kjaer?

 

 

04 Jan 2011 01:23:04
Chelsea Rumours
ED, even if you think no one is really likely to join in january, who would be the most possible to join if someone did?

Is a sneijder move likely or is that more likely to be in the summer?

{Editor Note: I'm a different Ed than the one you spoke to before. I'm not sure what Chelsea's transfer situation is to be honest, it all depends on whether Roman Abramovic will provide the funds. But I'd imagine the most likely position that would be added to is centre-back. I can't see any big name signings. And if Chelsea move for Sneijder then it will likely be in the Summer. Whether they will or not is debatable}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 23:13:16
Chelsea Rumours
Fernando Torres is to leave Anfield before the end of January.
Chelsea is his most likely destination in a swap deal with Daniel Sturridge plus £20 Million.

Chelsea also to announce new Stadium Plans in the Summer after Abramovich now free to invest in new stadium now that Englands 2018 World Cup Bid is over and their is no conflict of interest.

Abramovich is still completely committed to Chelsea and this will be seen in coming weeks and summer.

 

 

03 Jan 2011 20:28:33
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea to make 18m swoop for centre-back Neven Subotic from Borrusia Dortmund.
Amazingly will hi-jack any loan deal for Ronaldinho and lure him to stamford bridge and will pull out all the stops to bring his compatriot Kaka on loan to bring an injection of samba magic to re-ignite the title challenge!

Any truth in this ED?
{Editor's note - I do not think that will happen}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 20:27:06
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, Carlo has made it clear he needs a new striker and defender, which player(s) do you think is the most possible to fill these positions?
{Editor's note - There are a number of players that are being looked at}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 20:25:51
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea interested in signing Marko Marin and Steven Defour?
{Editor's note - No, sorry}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 17:09:33
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea to make 18m swoop for centre-back Neven Subotic from Borrusia Dortmund.
Amazingly will hi-jack any loan deal for Ronaldinho and lure him to stamford bridge and will pull out all the stops to bring his compatriot Kaka on loan to bring an injection of samba magic to re-ignite the title challenge!

 

 

03 Jan 2011 15:52:13
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are considering a swoop for Valencia's Juan Mata as they bid to get their faltering campaign back on track. thoughts ed {ed's note - I don't believe this to be true.}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 15:42:41
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are hoping to finalise a move for Brazilian wonderkid Lucas Piazon any thoughts ED {ed's note - I don't know anything about him sorry.}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 15:41:56
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, is it true that chelsea are interested in valencia's mata? {ed's note - I would be surprised if they weren't interested in him, but I have heard nothing about any move for him.}

 

 

03 Jan 2011 15:05:06
Chelsea Rumours
Ancelotti says he needs 'new players'. .

Abramovich has sanctioned a bid of 15m for Gary Cahill at Bolton.
Real Madrid have been approached about a loan/permanent deal for Kaka. .

With an ageing team on the decline, Roman has also given the funds for 'big' summer signings, believed to be Torres and Wesley Sneijder.

 

 

03 Jan 2011 02:03:34
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea chasing Lazio defender Stefan Radu for a fee in the region of £12 million. Kaka also on the agenda if Madrid are willing to let him leave on loan with the option to buy.

 

 

02 Jan 2011 23:38:03
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea interested in Roma winger Jeremy Menez? {ed's note - I have not heard of any recent interest.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 20:30:47
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any news on Kaka coming to Chelsea. {ed's note - nothing other than paper talk so far, nothing concrete that I have heard.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 20:27:21
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, are Chelsea really interested in Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd? {ed's note - I don't believe that to be true, no.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 19:57:23
Chelsea Rumours
These are the most likely Chelsea signings in January:

Def:
Gary Cahill 15m
Roger Johnson 4m
Steven Taylor 2.5m
Nicolas Lombaerts 8m

Mid:
Kaka loan or 27-43m
Steven Pienaar 3m
Arturo Vidal 10-14m

Off:
Most likely nobody

Have I got this spot on Ed? {ed's note - not really, Johnson would cost a lot more, Taylor has just signed a contract extension and loves it at Newcastle, neither are an option. Nor are they good enough anyway. But the others are, I believe, very possible, though Pienaar is more likely to see out his contract at Everton.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 17:04:40
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
do you think that chelsea could make a move for benzema?

{Editor's Note: no.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 14:13:46
Is peinar joining or not because youve said yes and not ED stop taking the mess.

So ED is he gonna joiner not ? {ed's note - he might very well know better than me to be fair, Pienaar has not made his mind up about his future yet as far as I know though.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 02:23:23
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do you think Chelsea will make a bid for Steven Pienaar any time soon?

{Editor's Note: As I said previously, no.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 01:23:29
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth in Chelsea tracking Shaktar Donesk attacking midfielder Douglas Costa? {ed's note - I have not heard of any move for him, but he has been watched in the past by Chelsea scouts.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 01:21:10
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do Chelsea have any interest in Alexis Sanchez of Udinese?

{Editor's Note: In the past yes, but not right now.}

Ed, is a January move likely? {ed's note - not likely, no, highly unlikely in fact.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 00:21:52
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, any truth in Daniel Sturridge going on loan to Liverpool in January?

{Editor's Note: Not without a replacement being in place.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 00:11:56
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do Chelsea have any interest in Alexis Sanchez of Udinese?

{Editor's Note: In the past yes, but not right now.}

 

 

02 Jan 2011 00:10:45
Chelsea Rumours
Chelsea are considering a bid for tricky Villareal star Santi Cazorla and are also may bid for Alexandre Pato.

Any truth in this ED?

{Editor's Note: Not as far as I know.}

 

 

01 Jan 2011 20:54:30
Chelsea Rumours
Ed any chance of van der wiell
and any others your hearing about
{Editor's note - I haven't heard anything about Chelsea other than they inquired about Pienaar}

 

 

01 Jan 2011 18:22:33
Chelsea Rumours
Any transfer news ED?

{Editor's Note: No.}

 

 

01 Jan 2011 12:43:41
Chelsea Rumours
City wants to offload adebayor , sant cruz, SWP, lescott , bridge and jo.Is there any hopes that adebayor or lescott will be joining chelsea?

 

 

01 Jan 2011 12:31:30
Chelsea Rumours
Espn soccernet posts that benfica rejected the 17 mill bid for david luiz and tha tchelsea will go probably for gary cahill.
What do you think about it?
Happy New Year!

 

 

01 Jan 2011 03:25:27
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, did Anchelotti drop Mikel for Wednesday's game against Bolton or was he injured? {ed's note - I believe he was dropped (and about time too in my opinion) but if anyone knows different I would like to know what they have heard.}

Hey Ed, apparently he got injured against Arsenal form a tackle with van Persie and will be out for a month leaving Chelsea's midfield more shallow. So do you think there is any chance Carlo signing a new one?

{Editor's Note: Not just for that reason.}

 

 

01 Jan 2011 03:13:00
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, did Anchelotti drop Mikel for Wednesday's game against Bolton or was he injured? {ed's note - I believe he was dropped (and about time too in my opinion) but if anyone knows different I would like to know what they have heard.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 17:50:01
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do Chelsea have any interest in signing Steven Taylor? {ed's note - you did show interest him in the past, but that was before Newcastle's relegation, I have not heard of any recent interest.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 17:43:33
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, there are rumours surfacing that Glen Johnson is ready to quit Liverpool and is there any chance of Chelsea signing him to bolster right back?

{Editor's Note: Absolutely none.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 17:40:34
Chelsea Rumours
Hey Ed, do Chelsea have any interest in QPR's Adel Taarabt?

{Editor's Note: Absolutely none.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 15:16:52
Chelsea Rumours
Any idea about Coentrao ED

{Editor's Note: Unless Ashley Cole is to be sold I don't see why Chelsea would have any interest - noting that Zhirkov, Van Aarnholt and Bertrand are also left backs with Van Aarnholt looking great for the future.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 15:03:59
Chelsea Rumours
Then who will join us in january as Alex may no be fit to face Aston Villa, Wolves, Ispwich etc ed {ed's note - no idea mate, I am the wrong editor to ask to be honest, the only players I have heard you looking at are all from the continent though.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 14:55:02
Chelsea Rumours
It seems like Gary Cahill, Christopher Samba are the favorites to sign for us what are your thoughts ED {ed's note - I am not convinced either will be joining.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 13:41:34
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed, any chance of kaka to chelsea this window? {ed's note - possible but unlikely right now.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 01:40:52
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
do you think that chelsea will make a move for jack rodwell or de rossi this jan or summer?

{Editor's Note: Neither.}

 

 

31 Dec 2010 00:28:44
Chelsea Rumours
ED, who in your opinion are the 3 most likely players to join chelsea in january, if anyone at all? Thanks

And do you know if a torres move is still on the cards? {ed's note - I am not convinced anyone will be joining now and a Torres move has never been on the cards at any point. Torres has no interest in joining Chelsea and has made that clear a number of times now.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 22:26:23
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Hey ed is it true that chelsea want pienaar? {ed's note - yes, very true.}

Ed are you serious or just being sarcastic? {ed's note - very serious, they are one of a number of clubs interested.}

Any chance of a January move Ed?
{Editor's note - Yes, as he would cost very little. His contract is out in the summer}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 21:41:15
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Chelsea to buy steven pienaar, is unlikelycoz i don't think his skill level is high enough, unless its a sub.
(Question on a rumour posted below)
Happy to hear your comment ed {ed's note - I think Pienaar is an excellent player, he would be a great signing.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 21:39:02
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Hey Ed, any truth in Daniel Sturridge wanting out of Stamford Bridge and Liverpool very keen on him? {ed's note - he does want out and Liverpool are keen on him, but I can't see anything happening.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 21:38:06
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Hey Ed, any chance of Chelsea moving former player Lassana Diarra from Madrid in January? {ed's note - very little chance, he was not popular around the club at all.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 21:37:18
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Hey Ed, is it true that Benfica have rejected a 17m pound bid from Chelsea for defender David Luiz? {ed's note - I don't believe that to be true, they have made it known they want a lot more than that for him.}

Ed, is there any truth in Carlo being interested in Gary Cahill? {ed's note - I believe Chelsea have made it known they would be interested in signing him if he was available, but that is as far as it has gone.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 21:28:29
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Hey ed is it true that chelsea want pienaar? {ed's note - yes, very true.}

Ed are you serious or just being sarcastic? {ed's note - very serious, they are one of a number of clubs interested.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 21:27:29
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Hey Ed, is it true that Benfica have rejected a 17m pound bid from Chelsea for defender David Luiz? {ed's note - I don't believe that to be true, they have made it known they want a lot more than that for him.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 19:24:39
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Is it just me or does Torres to Chelsea seem more and more likely everyday?
Liverpool are at there lowest point for Decades and he IS a superb striker!
If i was a decision maker at Chelsea i would be thinking a bid of 25 mil might be worth a punt?

 

 

30 Dec 2010 18:56:37
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Hey ed is it true that chelsea want pienaar? {ed's note - yes, very true.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 17:34:30
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Hey ed what are your thoughts on chelsea link with honnovers new edin dzeko {ed's note - who do you mean?}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 17:24:11
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Some reports say that Chelsea fc will announce it first January signing on Monday your thoughts ed?

{Editor's Note: Don't hold your breath.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 17:09:30
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Hey Ed, does Chelsea have any interest in Ashley Young and is there any chance of them signing him?

{Editor's Note: As yesterday. No chance.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 16:54:22
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Carlo ancelotti has told the whole world that he will run naked around Cobham if he don't buy any player in January. Who are the favorites to join us Ed?

{Editor's Note: You will have to go through the posts - there is everything you need there.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 16:52:49
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Is there any hope that Chelsea will sign edin dzeko.
citys assistant coach didn't confirm that city are tracking dzeko and there have been rumours about dzeko joining chelsea previously.Your comment please

{Editor's Note: No chance I am afraid.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 15:49:32
Chelsea Rumours
Hey ed,
i have been hearing that the chelsea board don't want to buy "big" name players because they don't want to deal with their high wages. I think that we need a "big" name striker to help get us out of this crisis. what are your thoughts?

{Editor's Note: No club wants to spend more than they have to - but you can ignore the scaremongering rumours.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 15:24:54
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Hey ed,
do you think we might make a January move for alan dzagoev? or a young attacking mid? {ed's note - I doubt it, I think it will be a defensive reinforcement brought in, though I am not the best editor to answer this question.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 12:58:34
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ED, do you think a loan offer for out of form sneijder is still a possibility? I know chelsea were gonna make a move for him in the summer, but i havent heard anything since. {ed's note - I am sure the question will be asked, but it is unlikely Inter will let him out on loan.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 05:21:17
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Hey ed,
do you think that pato will leave milan in the summer?
or do you think that aguero could leave madrid in the summer?
would any of these players go to chelsea despite their recent terrible form?

{Editor's Note: Both are outside chances - no more.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 00:47:57
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Hey Ed, is there any concrete interest on Kaka?

{Editor's Note: I think it is unlikely that he will move permanently to London this summer.}

 

 

30 Dec 2010 00:31:34
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Hey Ed, do Chelsea have any interest in Per Mertesacker? {ed's note - I am not sure, there are English teams showing interest in him, but I couldn't tell you who.}

 

 

 

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