Chelsea Rumours Archive January 10 2019

 

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10 Jan 2019 20:32:38
Is it just papers talking or barcelona are interested in Willian? Maybe time to cash in.

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10 Jan 2019 21:01:52
Would be interesting ChelseaLRD but I think this originated from the Daily Mail and that organ is about as accurate as mine when I’ve had more than a few!

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10 Jan 2019 21:04:01
Would be great if so. He's been great for us, but would welcome the change.

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10 Jan 2019 21:33:15
Malcom hasn’t impressed and there’s trying to move him on after only a few months, if any truth we should go for a better player from them. If any truth at all that is.

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10 Jan 2019 21:39:32
its on sky sports news now.

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10 Jan 2019 21:40:18
Everyone reporting the same news now so it must have legs to it.

If it is true and Barcelona are offering 50m plus Malcolm then we would be silly to reject the offer.

Not only will it give CHO the chance to make the position his own but we get a 21 year old with great potential in return. We still have Pedro for the rest of the season so we have more than enough cover alongside hazard, CHO and Malcolm if included.

Willian has done nothing so far this season so it's not like we will miss him. His last good games were against Barcelona, probably was trying to prove a point to them.

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10 Jan 2019 21:41:25
If you read the extensive list by Ed002 on the Barcelona La Liga page, willian isn't even mentioned so i'll go with Ed on this one.

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10 Jan 2019 23:13:54
For how accurate ed is Gianfranco, things can change in a minute but football. Though, you aren’t probably correct.

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10 Jan 2019 23:52:00
I do believe that this is rubbish, I would Swap Willian for Malcolm let alone ask them to pay us anything.

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11 Jan 2019 01:30:56
I believe Chelsea aren't anxious to let Willian leave in a hurry cos the club aren't sure of Eden Hazard's future just yet.
If Chelsea could get Hirving Lozano in this transfer window (which is very difficult) then maybe letting Willian leave wouldn't be too much of a risk.
I feel an only cash deal could tempt Chelsea but a swap deal involving Malcom (who's out of form) isn't a good proposition.

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11 Jan 2019 09:05:34
hes only 21 he could be a real gem under the right manager. if not take cash and buy lozano.

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10 Jan 2019 19:50:54
As Roma director has said that Roma signing piatek from Genoa is difficult with the 70m asking price and possibly going to Chelsea? I think there was a mis translation but something along those lines, that's good news. Along with Barcelona wanting Willian, player plus cash apparently, Malcom the name mentioned ( I'd personally do for dembele or coutinho and give them some money plus player, fekir rumours gone completely quiet, Higuain rumours are that Sarri wants him but Chelsea don't ( still ) nothing new on Wilson except the rumoured £50m ( £30m was steep ) and rumours of roman wanting icardi but think those rumours are because his wife has gone public with comments trying to get a better deal or bidding war I imagine, nothing new on Paredes or Barella,

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10 Jan 2019 22:58:05
Telegraph reporting we have rejected the Barcelona offer.

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11 Jan 2019 08:11:57
I’m just (completely unsurprised) but sad that the one Dybala rumour I heard last week seems to have not picked up any momentum : (.

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10 Jan 2019 12:20:45
Ed001, what are the plans for Willian and Pedro?

I read somewhere that Willian will be offered a new contract soon.

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{Ed001's Note - from what I have heard, Sarri would like to keep both.}

10 Jan 2019 13:52:36
So that means we might keep them till the end of our transfer ban, right Ed?

Unless some promising youngster comes from the academy who can replace them, of course.

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{Ed001's Note - I would expect so, unless either wants to leave.}

10 Jan 2019 14:20:03
What transfer ban?

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10 Jan 2019 14:22:03
Are we getting a transfer ban? Not sure we actually will.

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10 Jan 2019 15:24:14
is dat such a bad thing der both decent players and we need rotation.

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10 Jan 2019 20:12:49
Any truth in Barcelona coming back in for Willian?!?

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10 Jan 2019 20:22:55
Willian linked with Barcelona again tonight.

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10 Jan 2019 20:18:32
Saying Barcelona have renewed their interest in him with malcolm perhaps coming the other way ed001 I’ve not seen anything of Malcolm would he be a good fit for us mate?

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{Ed001's Note - depends really on which Malcom you get. The one from French football would be an excellent fit. The one Barca have ended up with has struggled. That might be down to the way he is being managed though, as, despite them being top, they are not being managed well as a team.

I think Malcom has the potential to go on and be an outstanding player in the Premier League, possibly even Hazard level, on the right side. The big worry is whether he comes in to supplement Hazard or replace him.}

11 Jan 2019 05:45:47
Brilliant thankyou so much for the in-depth reply mate.

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{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. Very exciting player Malcom, or at least he was prior to joining Barca. That move has been a disaster for him. You do have to wonder at the advice these youngsters are getting, as it was clearly not the right move for him at that time.}

11 Jan 2019 07:57:20
I am curious though, Ed001. Why would Barcelona offer Malcom plus cash for a 30 year old Willian whose contract runs out in 2020?
Doesn't this seem odd to you?

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{Ed001's Note - seems unlikely too. I know that player swaps are becoming more common due to the high cost of transfers, but it seems more likely there would be money going the other way if anything. Though Malcom is nowhere near a regular in the first team, with Dembele ahead of him as a back up even. He has only managed a total of less than 100 minutes in the league this season, so they do need to acknowledge it was a mistake to buy him and get rid.}

11 Jan 2019 09:08:20
is this a deal thay could happen edd. would the chelsea board not be beaming ear ear being offered a 21 year old talent for a 30 year whos had a rubbish season and really offers us very little other than work rate.

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{Ed001's Note - Sarri likes Willian and the board appreciate him, but the contract might mean they see it as a good idea. It is one of those that looks on paper a good move for all concerned but I don't see it happening. A lot would depend on Malcom wanting to join for a reasonable wage.}

11 Jan 2019 10:25:46
would he be on big money at Barcelona even do he's a squad player? interesting 1 to keep an eye on over next few days. are the board likely to be tempted if Barcelona just come back with a cash bid? im sure Barcelona are watching the ffp also they spent a lot last 2 windows.

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