Chelsea Banter Archive June 08 2014

08 Jun 2014 14:55:16
Hi Ed's,

Is there any interest in Mangala on Chelsea's behalf?
Also are the likes of Demba Ba attracting interest elsewhere and are Inter Milan still after Torres and Mikel?

{Ed002's Note - Eliaquim Mangala has been watched by many clubs but an unreasonable termination clause and a third party ownership issue put most off firming up enquiries. Although both Monaco and Chelsea approached Porto about a deal, it would need a negotiated price to stand any chance of completion. The price has seemingly not dumbed interest from the Manchester clubs. I am told by that Mr Moyes had someone looking at Mangala on behalf of Manchester United towards the end of the season and there has been a flurry of activity from Manchester City and both clubs fear interest from Real Madrid if they lose Varane.

I have no idea who "the likes of" Demba Ba are.}

08 Jun 2014 18:33:46
I'm starting to think these signings are never going to be announced,

{Ed018's Note - maybe need to wait til July 1st}

Deals
Can still be confirmed and agreed etc can't they ed018?

{Ed018's Note - yea they can.}

What do you think then ed, World Cup approaching,, any signings before it starts

{Ed002's Note - ICAQAT.}

The players in question are all preparing for the WC, it is not that surprising that it is taking a while

08 Jun 2014 08:51:11
I don't know why lukaku doesn't just shut his mouth and let his feet do the talking and score goals. Clearly Costa is coming at some point, but costa likes an injury which leaves the door open for a capable striker which lukaku is.
Demba Ba was way down the pecking order last season and argue ably finished as our number one striker. Without the whining and showing disrespect to the club.