Chelsea Banter Archive July 09 2017

 

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09 Jul 2017 20:29:56
I think the Rudiger signing is a great bit of business, we basically sold Ake for £20million and got Rudiger for £29million. Whilst I quite like Ake he basically had half a good season on loan with Bournemouth, we've replaced him with a guy that's played over 60 games for Roma, finished runners up in the league last year, and is a regular starter for Germany. And we have a buyback on Ake.

Whats there not to like?

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09 Jul 2017 21:28:22
Fair point. I suppose on the other hand Ake has progressed at a high level through the youth system and did a great job for Bournemouth, and for Chelsea when coming back. What more does a player have to do to get a sustained chance in the first team. If anyone deserved a chance it was Ake.

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10 Jul 2017 08:59:13
I expect CFC to go for Ake after couple of years when Cahill will not be considered as squad player.
I think because of experience at playing major tournaments Cahill got point over Ake.

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09 Jul 2017 19:39:18
it's really being a long time doing a post on here but have being a strong follower of the site and thanks to all the Eds for their info, want to say that, now that we have lost out on Lukaku (wasn't really excited about him signing anyways) and Moratta perhaps look like staying put at Madrid, we should perhaps go for Martial if United still wants Matic, would do the the trick in our attack for me but i know he has not been mentioned by the Eds as one of our targets, but Alexis Sanchez would be my dream signing this summer if we could get him. Common Chelsea. excited by the Rudiger signing, hope it works out for him.

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10 Jul 2017 11:53:02
Man. Utd is not going to sell to us. And we are not selling to them (anymore) .

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10 Jul 2017 12:11:29
Antibot, my guess is that Matic WILL join United as soon as we confirm Bakayoko. This is business not the school playground - don't believe the media hype.

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09 Jul 2017 16:57:29
Lets stop the nonsense and get aubameyang. there's not much else available.

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09 Jul 2017 16:39:34
hey ed, im sure you've covered this numerous times and apologise if this is the case.

However, could you please cover the situation regarding our striker targets. I'm seeing so much bs about morata, belotti, aubamayang and even llorente.

So yeah, are u please able to clarify which of these are actually realistic
thanks.

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{Ed018's Note - please check the banter page for a list that Ed002 posted a alittle ways back. Someone copied it and I posted it on there the other day. It'll answer your questions and I understand from a few days back that the list is still relevant. I will try to help if there are any changes in the future}

09 Jul 2017 16:33:51
That's Rudiger done and dusted. Let's hope we are on a roll although a shame we could not have the players in situ for Monday's start.

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09 Jul 2017 20:13:12
With the players back tomorrow I would have thought Conte would have been around to pose with Rudiger but it was Emanalo; anyone find that a little disturbing given the 'rumours' concerning Conte?

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09 Jul 2017 15:58:51
Hi Ed, I'm having a debate with someone about agent fees and just wondered if you could clear up one point for us? Do clubs know in advance how big a fee an agent will expect, or is this only presented during discussion over personal terms?

Thanks in advance, and if you can't help then no problem.

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{Ed002's Note - In advance of what?}

09 Jul 2017 16:08:02
As in, before the clubs have agreed a transfer fee. The debate was whether an surprisingly excessive agent fee could derail a transfer.

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{Ed002's Note - It doesn't really work like that.}

09 Jul 2017 17:06:49
Oh ok, thanks very much. I guess a lot of what we assume about that side of things is just picked up from media gossip and Football Manager. :)

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{Ed002's Note - The process should be along the lines of: Clubs will typically informally ask an agent (a) if the player is going to be available, and (b) would the player consider a move to the club. There may be some broad discussion on the sort of deal that would be offered but no more than that. If the answer is yes, it is then necessary for the club to approach the player's club to ask if they would be willing to sell and if they would grant permission to speak to a player's agent formally about a transfer and possibly even the player about actually making a move. This will typically involve either broadly (through an offer) or actually agreeing a fee and responsibility for any significant costs (agents fees etc.). Once this has happened the club will be able to speak to the player's agent and perhaps the player himself to look at the package that will be involved. Many players are looked at and discussed at a high-level with agents and clubs; a subset of those have an offer placed; a subset of those involve discussions with the player's club; a subset of those involve discussions over terms, and; a subset of those go ahead.

Agents will often try and get more specific details of wages and other financials before they should - but most clubs are happy to follow this process. Players will often talk to other players about moves but, whilst wrong, is tolerated as it would be impossible to manage.}

09 Jul 2017 17:13:22
Brilliant, thank you very much for the concise description. Much appreciated.

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Leicester City Season Review

09 Jul 2017 15:41:30
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Leicester City Season Review

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09 Jul 2017 15:19:31
Can one of the Ed's tell Me what the plan is for a Striker this coming Season.

Are We actually going to make a proper signing or buy sub standard rotation options?

In other words are We in talks to sign Aubameyang, Belotti or Morata or not?

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{Ed002's Note - Sorry, I can't help.}

09 Jul 2017 16:58:37
Stop asking the eds. Its a rumours forum. Come on.

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09 Jul 2017 19:44:16
Moussa Dembele from Celtic.

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09 Jul 2017 11:17:59
Hey Ed, love your work on the page!
Was wondering if chelsea are still interested on the players you have suggested and will they sign them soon or is it going to be a drawn out window?

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09 Jul 2017 12:44:49
Haven't seen it on sky sports yet but I read today we've bid for abumayang (excuse the spelling) would love that. Strong, technical well proven in CL. Delighted with that just hope it's not media bs.

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09 Jul 2017 13:28:58
Would love that too, but just cannot see it happening.

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09 jul 2017 11:00:52
in my opinion chelsea will sign:

morata
dembele
sandro
rudiger
babayako.

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09 Jul 2017 14:43:35
It has to be Dembele of Borussia dortmund as I don't believe ond from Celtic is better than what we already have.

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09 Jul 2017 14:39:15
Why Dembele, he's just about good enough for our youth team.

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09 Jul 2017 17:10:50
Must admit. Dembele rumour didn't stir my loins last season its bot going to this time either. We need to do better or man u are going to stroll it. Jose will be peaking as its his 2nd season and they've got rid ofrooney plus signed some good players.

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{Ed018's Note - Dembele would be a good backup striker. He has the potential to be good}

09 Jul 2017 17:59:43
We need first team strikers battling for a place not one first team and a load of average back ups imo ed018.

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09 Jul 2017 11:00:59
If Costa does leave, who would people like to see come in?

I'd be happy with one of Aubameyang or Morata? I would be delighted with Cavani.

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09 Jul 2017 11:11:43
Either of them 3 or icardi and bellotti. 2 of them 5 would've ideal.

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09 Jul 2017 12:31:27
either really. i think boletti will suit the prem being really physical. just worries me that he has only had one gd season.

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09 Jul 2017 10:59:14
Very frustrated by the Lukaku Snub. Been flirting with us all summer and then joins united. Was it because we're so reluctant to get deals done and didn't bid for him until last minute, or did he just out and out snub us?

Not happy either way, Chelsea need to stop dithering and get Sandro Rudiger and Bakayoko done or something similar might happen.

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09 Jul 2017 12:08:36
I think he was always United bound. And us for leverage to be honest. I don't think he ever wanted to come back. Oh well, we move on.

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09 Jul 2017 10:53:05
Bakayoko to Man Utd unbelievable. Mourinho's revenge?

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09 Jul 2017 11:07:44
Ridiculous. Not happening.

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09 Jul 2017 13:39:17
Have you noticed how everyone we're linked to man united are trying to sign as well. Obviously lukaku was the main one, morata as well and bakayoko, reports say although rudiger is set to have a medical at Chelsea United stil ltried to bid. It feels like Mou is just trying to stop us from signing anyone.

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09 Jul 2017 14:41:49
Well spotted. I thought I was getting paranoid plus we have the "I want Willian, I want Matic" scenarios.

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09 Jul 2017 10:34:40
Long time silent observer, first time poster though. I believe All the Eds are doing a mighty fine work by giving reliable inputs during these transfer seasons. Thank you Eds and specially Ed002.

Those abusers who are slating Ed002 should understand that he/ she is a person who has a personal life also. We must be glad for his insight despite his busy schedule. If you are not going to respect that there is always twitter and daily fail. Please don't abuse the Eds and ruin the transfer season for us fans.

Requesting Ed002 to come back and give his/ her insights into Chelsea transfers. Please ignore these knobheads.

Ps:long time supporter since 1999.

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{Ed002's Note - Sorry but not right now - this happens far to often and it is not worth the grief.}

09 Jul 2017 11:16:38
But can't you just ban the haters / abusers and block their ids, like it was done in Everton page.
Would really like you to come back but I can understand your point of view.
Thanks Ed002.

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09 Jul 2017 10:36:19
I think it's plain to see why someone in Chelsea had reservations in bringin back Lukaku.

A very talented player no doubt . but Mentally still very young

Let's congratulate united on buying him and also commiserate them as every time either him or pogba score next season they will have to watch them perform them god awful celebrations 😂

Positivity is key now lads, what's done is done! I think the name Lukaku should never be mentioned again. after this post of course.

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09 Jul 2017 09:32:32
are chelsea interested in KEITA BALDE DIAO there's a lot of paper talk.

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09 Jul 2017 12:32:25
any eds any news/ info?

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09 Jul 2017 13:40:11
I'd love that to happen very talented.

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09 Jul 2017 09:21:16
Hope all the guys that frustrate the Eds are seeing what this site is like without no Ed input! #justnotthesame #comebackeds.

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09 Jul 2017 09:39:21
#nomorehastags . You're right though.

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09 Jul 2017 09:11:44
Lukaku's first words on utd really does sound like there made for each other just like the other not anymore the special one truly are the both of them deserve each other, let's now get down and do some serious transfer dealings now Chelsea, let's show lukaku who the champions are.

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09 Jul 2017 09:31:46
Havr to agree woth you on this one, recently he talked that Chelsea was his dream club now suddenly it always was United. Not bored so much to tell you truth, don't believe united will challenge for title yet again this season.

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09 Jul 2017 07:10:07
I think it goes a long way to say that emenalo is great in his job, to the ones that skate him have u taken time to look at the talents he brought to Chelsea and their going rates? the ones in and out. I think I like the way Chelsea is handling their transfer policies, u can't make us pay ridiculous money CU's there are options, u av to worth it.

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09 Jul 2017 09:07:54
agree ish. but this is football now, we are in 2017. top players are not valued at 30mill ish now they are 100+.
sorry to say but to compete u must pay silly money now. id don't agree with it but that's the way it is.

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09 Jul 2017 09:38:57
Though we managed to get some real bargains in last few years, Kante being the last one. Anyway I would like club to make a statement and buy a world class striker. Just offer whatever it takes and get lewandowski, aubemayang, bellotti or even Cavani.

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10 Jul 2017 10:30:37
making a statement amongst your list to me is Liwadoski, this beloti guy I don't rate as a world class striker at the moment considering his shot emergence. cavani is on the down hill, and I av my doubt if Aubamaygan guy will cut it in premiership. but am quite sure moratta will suit our system, even though he is not world class yet. spare the spellings.

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