Chelsea Rumours Archive July 14 2020

14 Jul 2020 16:04:12
Just a little info: Like Ed002 said Havertz moving doesn’t depend on champions league football, same thing has been echoed by BBC, a little snippet of Ed002 calling things before the press so let’s just appreciate his intel. (Shout out to Olive as well 👀) .

That said I still want 3rd, finishing above united.

14 Jul 2020 16:57:47
I think United will take 3rd. Our fixtures really aren't easy. If we manage to get our act together tonight and beat Norwich we should be close to top 4. Can't see Leicester beating both Sheffield and Spurs. And then they have United after.

14 Jul 2020 17:20:49
I think three points tonight may well be enough to see us into next seasons Champions League.

COME on MY MIGHTY BLUES.

14 Jul 2020 17:26:06
I agree with Jackson and expect United to finish 3rd because of easier fixtures and string of more solid performances from a generally more experienced/ deeper squad than ours. Kante injury worrying, and would prefer he was rested for FA Cup semis that rushed back a couple of days early only to break down again.

I think Leicester will drop some more points, but we just have to win tonight with LFC and Wolves to come (leave aside the United semi-final this weekend, which may make those two games that much harder, especially if we pick up more injuries) .

14 Jul 2020 22:43:52
Ed2, in relation to the Havertz transfer, has the player indicated to Chelsea that he would like to play for them or is he yet to make a decision. Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - You mean did he wink. You need to get out of the mindset of expecting blow by blow updates.}

14 Jul 2020 23:16:23
He is joining Shak.

14 Jul 2020 23:10:06
Fair enough ed2. You hear so much stuff and it get to a point you don't know what to believe. I've heard he wants to play for Chelsea and I've also heard his not sure and hasn't made a decision yet.

{Ed002's Note - It is all just noise.}

14 Jul 2020 23:46:00
You seem very sure Tom. Have you heard anything or is it just a punt?

15 Jul 2020 00:28:20
I think your right there Ed. It would appear to be just noise.

As far as I'm aware I don't think the clubs have even communicated formally yet. I think will just wait and see what happens in the next few weeks.

13 Jul 2020 23:25:10
Oblak "rumoured" to be our number 1 target for the goalkeeper position and may try and tempt Atletico with a player+ cash deal involving Kepa. He's the dream singing for that position but i'd be stunned if that happened. I don't know Atletico's financial position and whether they need the money or not but if they do then who knows. We'd definitely need CL football if we were to have any chance of convincing Oblak to join too. Don't see it happening but a man can dream.

14 Jul 2020 00:37:38
He’s a quality keeper don’t get me wrong but there are goalkeepers around who are just at smaller clubs who could have a similar impact. Predrag Rajkovic would be my pick he’s had a fantastic first season at Reims and he’s a great shot stopper and very good at collecting crosses.

Just can’t see us splashing that sort of money on Havertz (who i’d prefer) and Oblak. Not to mention we still need a left back and a centre back. I think Rice will happen with hopefully Barkley going the other way.

14 Jul 2020 07:35:11
Agree Bobby i'd definitely prefer Havertz if we had to choose but considering how many players that may be moving on i don't feel being able to afford both is that unrealistic tbh. Thinks it's more Atletico accepting that offer is what i find hard to see.

Haven't seen Rajkovic play so can't give an opinion on him but getting a keeper who can command his area is very important. As for Rice i've never understood the negativity when he's been linked with us, every time i see him he looks like a top player who'll only get better. Only worry is that we need a experienced leader at the back, Rice has leadership qualities but i don't feel like he'd be what we need. I'd definitely take him as a CDM though, feel that's his best position.

14 Jul 2020 08:16:59
Rajkovic played against for Tel Aviv a while back (I think) . Looked good and, if I remember correctly, we were keen on him back then but he only wanted to move to a club where he'd be first choice.

Oblak is certainly one of the best in the world, it'd be another world record fee for a goalkeeper, which I can't see us going for.

14 Jul 2020 15:13:50
Oblak is sensational. Other than his distribution which is around average he is world class in every aspect.