15 Jun 2015 16:01:28
ssn reporting that chelsea are now showing an interest in sterling, I personally think he would do well here, can you please give us an update on how chelsea stand with sterling ed and what other alternatives chelsea are looking at in the attacking midfielder spot now that griezeman is looking difficult
Cheers in advance ed

{Ed002's Note - AM/W/F: Icardi (preferred choice but won't happen), Dybala (not going to happen). Guy Hillion has been looking at Lacazette but after some discussions a move seems difficult to say the least - I would not expect it to happen. Griezmann is very much of interest with a third party continuing working on Chelsea's behalf to try to ease the transfer through. Complications have arisen that may end any chance of a move. Kenedy - Fluminense have sold the rights of the player to an investment company in order to raise hard cash - and the investors are looking for a return on their investment immediately - and talks were progressing with Chelsea - but two issues must beovercome first - one easy and one potentially show-stopping (becoming difficult). Lee (won't happen), Kishna (interest has gone), Bakkali (all interest long gone and moving elsewhere), Sterling (Chelsea showed an interest but no interest at the asking price - his agent is hawking him around clubs stillTalisca (perhaps 2016), Bellarabi (most unlikely), Pedro (unlikely), Malcom (won't happen), Douglas Costa (remains possible), Anwar El Ghazi (there may be a bid coming), Anderson (there is interest from Chelsea and elsewhere but Lazio don't want to sell unless a very significant offer is made), Chelsea have had someone from the Academy in Singapore watching Muto - as have Bayer Leverkusen, but I suspect a move to Mainz beckons for him. Chelsea had dropped their previous interest in Firmino but have been approached about the player again. Falcao is of interest but one of three original issues need to be addressed before any deal can be completed.}

1.) 15 Jun 2015
15 Jun 2015 17:00:51
is the falcao issue his wages?

{Ed002's Note - The issues are of no consequence to you.}

2.) 15 Jun 2015
15 Jun 2015 17:47:51
Still some interesting names in there. Shame the club dropped interest in Firmino, I really really like him. Great player and whichever club he ends up at will be very happy with him. Hope Chelsea's stance regarding Firmino changes.
I've never seen El Ghazi play but I read that he's an extraordinary talent. Maybe someone that knows more about him can help out and give some info?
Anderson could also be very good but I'm still a little skeptical about performances in Italy.

Thanks a lot, Ed, you're a champ!

3.) 15 Jun 2015
15 Jun 2015 18:01:03
Top work ed, good news to see that the griezeman deal isn't dead yet, hope they manage to get the issue sorted, cheers

4.) 15 Jun 2015
15 Jun 2015 19:11:35
Brilliant feedback Ed!

5.) 15 Jun 2015
15 Jun 2015 20:14:36
ED002 you have mentioned one show stopping issue in relation to transfer of Kennedy. If you could tell us what that is?

{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to any of the issues because they are often a mix of red herrings, stuff which is well beyond the day to day transfer business etc.. - but this is a real "biggy" (that is the technical term for it).}