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15 Jul 2015 11:33:56
Hi Eds, with the number of home grown players within squads likely to increase in the coming seasons are Chelsea looking at any high profile English players? For example Barkley, Stones, Delph, Wallcot, Chamberlain etc.

{Ed018's Note - Stones is the only player on that list the Chelsea have shown interest in but I wouldn't expect him to move to Chelsea this summer}

01 Jul 2015 13:10:08
Hi eds, is there any chance you could give us an updated list of potential outgoings and players we are interested in? There seems to be different names starting to crop up (begovic, turan etc.)

{Ed002's Note - Some of this will change by the summer and there are major dependencies on (a) players leaving, and (b) how much money the club can raised through sales. However, there is known to be (or have recently been) some level of interest in the following players fairly recently:

GK: Begovic, Green. Guaita, Bettinelli, Kalinic, Ruddy all less likely.
RB: Manea (has joined), Darmain (won't happen if Ivanovic signs an extension) - not a priority.
LB: Baba Rahman is a very viable option. Gaya was first choice, but looks to no longer be an option. Cresswell and Ghoulumis were looked at but I think a move unlikely.
CB: Varane (difficult), Balanta (unlikely), Marquinhos (won't happen as he has signed a new contract), Antonio Rudiger (previous interest may be rekindled). Not a priority.
DM: Allan (not happening), Leander Dendoncker (not happening). Option might be Kondogbia or to look again at Romeu - although there is interest in him from the club he is on loan with.
M: Nathan (the move is agreed and a loan in Europe would be the probable way forward). Pogba (will be very difficult), Koke (will be very difficult), Youri Tielemans (would go on loan but is very likely heading elsewhere), Sinkgraven (perhaps in 2017 as he has moved to Ajax from Heerenveen for his development), Khedira (moving elsewhere), Gerson (not happening), Gomes (price remains an issue), Jose Mauri (not happening - didn't want a loan).
AM/W/F: Falcao (will happen), Kenedy (completed). Icardi (original 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 ease the transfer through. Complications have arisen that may end any chance of a move. 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 still). Talisca (perhaps 2016), Bellarabi (most unlikely), Pedro (unlikely), Malcom (won't happen), Douglas Costa (eon't happen), 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 were one of a number of clubs approached about Turan, but nothing will happen.

1.) 02 Jul 2015 06:06:26
Awesome info, cheers Ed.

2.) 02 Jul 2015 07:19:07
Many thanks for the info Ed, much appreciated.

Steve

3.) 02 Jul 2015 12:26:45
Thanks Ed great info pretty much answers everything there. It's a shame Varane,Pogba,Griezman are looking like they won't happen but still I believe falcao will do well with us. Fingers crossed anyways.

Ed if it isn't to much trouble could you do the same regarding players we already have that other teams have shown an interest in i.e which players you believe are likely to depart this window if you could.

Great to be back good to see you all let's hope for anther successful window and season take care all and thanks for your time has always Ed's.

{Ed002's Note - I don't have the time right now but nothing has changed since it was last done.}

4.) 02 Jul 2015 14:24:11
Thanks for the updates Ed.

5.) 02 Jul 2015 14:51:23
Many thanks for the update Ed.

6.) 02 Jul 2015 15:33:42
So all in all we are not signing any big names?

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure what you mean by "big name". Falcao is traditionally seen as a "big name" by those who get their rocks off over highly paid players. Perhaps you could find a poster of him for your bedroom ceiling.}

7.) 02 Jul 2015 15:39:03
Thanks Ed. You guys make this site fabulous.

8.) 02 Jul 2015 16:53:25
Would be happy withe el Ghazi looks quality. I think if we can't get either world class players or players that are young and have potential to be world class we shouldn't bother. Don't want any more signings like Luis, cuadrado the only thing we really need is more goals from midfield and wingers (excluding hazard).

9.) 02 Jul 2015 17:13:23
Wow…doesn't look like anyone of need is available that will push a current starter. Need quality backup's for Oscar, Cesc and Matic. unless they are going to promote the U-21's. Does anyone really believe that the current squad with lack of depth at AM and CM is good enough to challenge for the premier league and champions league? Who is going to score a goal if Costa and or Hazard get injured (again)? CFC needs quality to challenge starters not purchases like Salah and Cuadrado which were a speculative purchase. Need to purchase quality known commodities and use the U-21's as speculative development options.

10.) 02 Jul 2015 19:00:18
To be fair I think we as fans have not seen enough of cuadrado and Salah to make a fair judgement. Jose sees them on the training pitch everyday so I trust his ability to pick and choose the players. We all like a huge name player but it's not always the best balance for the team. Our best pieces of business over the last few years have been for smaller fees apart from the odd one or two.

11.) 02 Jul 2015 23:22:26
Is our interest in Witsel or Song gone? Thanks for the info Ed!

12.) 03 Jul 2015 10:32:58
Jose has always said that we would have to wait till next season to see the best of cuadrado, if he stays and turns out to be the player that we saw at the World Cup, then that will be like having a new world class player. If Jose, by some miracle, can get falcao anywhere near his best, then we will have two of the top three forwards in the world. Added to that we have Traore coming back, which again is like having a new player, and a very very exciting talent.

13.) 03 Jul 2015 11:09:04
Yeah, we shouldn't just buy for the sake of buying. You're right, sid. Traore en Cuadrado could be like 2 whole new signings. Same for midfield. If none of the actual targets are available then let's just wait and use loanees or the players we have. RLC could be like a new signing as well. He looked very good during the U21 championship.

30 Jun 2015 12:46:00
Hi Eds, I read today that chelsea are in talks with Athletico regarding Arda Turan. A good player but I think we would benefit from signing Griezman more. Is there a possibility of signing both or is it one or the other of any? Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - They are entirely separate issues Sam.}

1.) 30 Jun 2015 16:16:24
Would be amazing if we could pull off both deals but I can't see where they would both fit in and I'm sure neither would settle for sitting on the bench. Need a physical box to box midfielder more than anything to complement fabregas and Matic. Thanks again ed.

2.) 30 Jun 2015 20:21:42
We don't want Turan. He's 31 already. So much for bringing youth to our club. I'd rather traore played.

{Ed018's Note - he's 28}

3.) 30 Jun 2015 20:26:40
I'd also rather have Traore getting some time on the pitch. That said, if Cuadrado were to leave again this summer, then maybe Turan wouldn't be bad business by the club. I think he could perform a similar role to Oscar for our team and that way Oscar wouldn't burn out as easily.
Just a strange situation altogether regarding Turan, with his agent saying they'll reveal his destination on Friday or something of the sort?

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02 Jun 2016 13:42:42
Hi Eds, have Chelsea shown an interest in Naby Keith of Red Bull Salzburg?

Generally think he's a hidden gem of a player and he's the type of physical, technical player Chelsea need. Would be available for a good price as well and would have the same impact Kante did for Leicester.

{Ed002's Note - You need the European pages for questions about random players like that Sam.}

26 May 2016 21:55:43
Hi Eds, you will probably tell me to stop reading social media but as they say, there is usually no smoke without fire.

Any truth in there being contact from United about any Chelsea players?

{Ed002's Note - Not as far as I am aware.}

23 May 2016 14:27:07
Hi Eds, amazing and interesting work as always, much appreciated. In terms of Chelsea transfer activitie, are we more likely to do most of our business before the European championships? I think if we don't we will loose out on most of our targets or be at risk of asking prices inflating if players have good tournaments.

Also are you aware of which of the younger players or loan players that Conte is going to use in the first team and will fit in the system he wants to play. Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - I cannot sensibly answer "likely" questions and Conte has not seen manay of the loan players.}

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30 Jun 2015 16:16:24
Would be amazing if we could pull off both deals but I can't see where they would both fit in and I'm sure neither would settle for sitting on the bench. Need a physical box to box midfielder more than anything to complement fabregas and Matic. Thanks again ed.

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