Chelsea Rumours Archive July 16 2012

 

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16 Jul 2012 23:47:59
Ecstatic that Cavni's representatives are taking to Chelsea this week!

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Source m8

PB {Ed018's Note - i believe its from the Daily Mail}

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Any validity to this ED18, if we are going after Cavani i would assume he would be used in the starting RW position instead of Hulk.

PB {Ed018's Note - i haven't heard anything valid about this yet.}

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Ok thanks Ed

PB

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I can't imagine he'd play as a winger. He's a tailor made centre forward.

Tk

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Im sure he has played a RW/LW attacking role before, he has the attributes to play their plus his size and physicality would be great up against more lightweight fullbacks, Evra/Clichy/Gibbs wouldn't win a header at the back post against him or keep up with his strength. Just my opinion.

PB

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Cavani used to play RW when he played for Palermo. So, like Hulk, can play striker or RW.

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He played there during the 2010 world cup with forlan in the middle and Suarez opposite him but that wasn't as much of a winger role as a forward role. It could be possible I'll give you that but I'd expect Torres to slide before cavani because Torres played out wide under Robbie several times.

Tk

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£35mil for Cavani is a much better deal for the £35 mil + being asked for Hulk. At least Cavani runs a bit for the team, and ehhh 3 goals against city and one against us last season, the lad can't be that bad

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Class .. but im having doubts it may happen . and if he does hope RDM play them together ..That will b fantastic ..

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I think he would be a great signing, and would imagine that he would play right of a front three, with Torres in the middle and Hazard on the left. But i still think him signing is a huge long shot.

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16 Jul 2012 22:05:08
Hi Eds, do you think we should go all out and sign Santos' new Wonderkid Victor Andrade?
ChelseaL {Ed018's Note - what does go all out consist of? if it means paying the 50 million buyout clause, then absolutely not}

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Wonderkid??

Does he have a cape and wear his underpants outside his trousers?

Kenny

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Who is he? What position does he play? Player comparison?

Thanks
PB {Ed018's Note - he's touted as being the next Neymar}

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Ha like the other post, any truth in it? Do you have any info on him Ed

PB {Ed018's Note - i know very little of him, he has only just made his senoir team debut for Santos recently. he's only 16. i wouldn't expect him to move anytime soon and Santos would want quite a bit of money for him}

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Thanks appreciate that Ed, seems like were linked to every skillful mobile attacking Brazilian now, is that the direction Chelsea are after now? Are Chelsea interested or is this just a made up possible transfer.

Appreciate you taking the time to reply Ed

PB {Ed018's Note - there may be interest in the kid in the future, but i think the original poster was just asking if he thought Chelsea should try to sign him, not necessarly that we are trying to.}

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Can i just ask how are clubs allowed to put in ridiculous buy-out fee clauses in contracts when they sign players at the age of 15/16? Seems ludicrous.

PB {Ed018's Note - i really dont know. i guess as long as the parties involved both agree, they can put in what they like into the contract}

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PB, its not really a rumour i just wanted to know if Ed002 thought we would ever go after him
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16 Jul 2012 22:40:39
Any chance for Chelsea for signing Luka Modric? {Ed018's Note - No. Very unlikely. Seems to me he will end up in Madrid}

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16 Jul 2012 20:46:22
According to a couple of sources, chelsea have agreed a fee of £25million for the Brazilian, Oscar. The 20 year olds fee will break the record in Brazilian transfer fees and all will hopefully be well in the completion of the transfer.

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Would your sources be sky sports news by any chance?lol

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Not just them, there are others that backed up the rumour.

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16 Jul 2012 20:25:43
Ed what is the problem in getting Azpilicueta to Chelsea if he is our priority at RB.
And is the Oscar fee agreed with Inter as we all have read by now ?

Hviid {Ed002's Note - Both have been answered - read the posts or try the search function.}

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Any indication that the player has changed/will change his mind? {Ed002's Note - We will see.}

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16 Jul 2012 19:52:47
are arsenal looking at taking yossi benayoun of our hands or was he just loaned for cover ?

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16 Jul 2012 19:32:32
Sky claim chelsea have agreed a principle fee of £25 million fee to sign Internacional's Oscar

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Before or after his agent saying we aren't in talks with them anymore... {Ed002's Note - As I explained - there is a long time to go. Much can happen whilst the fickle Twitter brigade flick from one standpoint to the next.}

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Yeah i agree Ed, i was just saying this story that has been posted is just rubbish.

I am convinced Chelsea have only ended talks for now but will be back in, also rather bummed about Leverkusen saying they won't let Schurrle go because they can't find a replacement?!?!
There's plenty of players they can buy with the money for him

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I just saw this aswell, i don't know about this one, it seems like it happened too quickly

trueblue012

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It was reported after and its only in principle

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16 Jul 2012 19:22:56
Lukaku to be loaned for experience, most likely Reading, West Ham or Everton.

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Not unless we sign a striker! atm Lukaku and Sturridge are the only backup we have

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16 Jul 2012 19:07:15
voller will not sell schurle, and Oscar staying,
ED, is Willian back in the picture and will De Bruyne and Lukaku be obeserved before and loan and further purchases are made?

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how many questions?

If you scroll down you never know you may find some answers

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16 Jul 2012 19:05:11
Hey Ed002,

Is there any move on a replacement for Cole seeing as though he is getting on a bet for a FB and he might leave at the end of the summer or is Bertrand in pole position for that?

P.S. Are you a male or Female? Just wondering?

{Ed002's Note - Don't forget Patrick Van Aanholt is a left back. This isn't a dating site but eventually you will stop wondering and settle on one or the other.}

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ED you make me wee myself

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Chelseas left back position will never be a problem patrik VA and bertrand you couldnt ask for better replacements
Good luck to rdm choosing which one steps up to the plate
Carefree

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I would have Bertrand over PVA any day of the week, look how he played against Munich and he was played out of position

Tc

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16 Jul 2012 18:32:28
Ed, do Chelsea hold any interest in Adrian Lopez from Ath Madrid? {Ed002's Note - Not as far as I know.}

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16 Jul 2012 17:51:04
Having already reportedly failed in one £20million bid for the playmaker, the European champions appear to have ended their interest.

Oscar's representative, Carlos Meinberg Neto, doubts whether Chelsea will be able to make another offer for the 20-year-old, who is also wanted by Tottenham.

"The first proposal of Chelsea was refused by Internacional," Neto told Sky Sports.

"And I believe that it is difficult for Chelsea to make a counter-offer for the player.

"Right now, we are no longer in talks with Chelsea."

Oscar, capped six times for his country, is regarded as one of the best young talents in Brazil and he has been named in their Olympic squad for London 2012.

Any thoughts ed? Or is just mind games! {Ed002's Note - I really have no thoughts at all. It is not mind games. As I said it has a while to run.}

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16 Jul 2012 16:58:02
Hello ED, hope all is well in the rumour world.
A lot has been written about midfield players we have enquired about e.g Hulk, Oscar etc but little seems to be happening with a striker. Can you tell me if anything is happening in this area and if anyone is top of our wanted list please.
Thank you for your time
Me from Here. {Ed002's Note - There is nothing new to report and there is not a wanted list per se but interest remains in several players including Schurrle and Jovetic. I suspect there may be some news in the next 10 days though.}

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Are the two players linked ED if Schurrle was signed would interest in Jovetic die down as both are similar players? {Ed002's Note - I have no interest in answering any whatif questions.}

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16 Jul 2012 16:55:10
Miacon to real madrid , thank god!
Cfcmatt.

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16 Jul 2012 16:38:06
Is there a chance that Wilfred Bony could come to Chelsea. Thanks. {Ed002's Note - Chelsea looked at Bony when he was at Sparta Prague and there were some discussions a little while back as well.}

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16 Jul 2012 15:49:20
ED002 With the comments of Internacional's president that Chelsea offer for Oscar is not that far off what they want have Chelsea actually spoken to the player? {Ed002's Note - The player himself? I would doubt it.}

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You mean his representatives ?

trueblue012

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Has a bid actually been made then for Oscar ED? as the comments of the president suggest there was? {Ed002's Note - A representative of Chelsea has explained th edeal that Chelsea would be looking to take forward.}

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16 Jul 2012 15:48:55
Hey Ed,
There was talk that RDM has been trying out some new tactics behind closed doors. Will he be continuing the season with his extremely successful 4-5-1 formation?

Why is the club going after so many attacking midfielders. If oscar joins what will happen to the likes of Sturridge, Kevin De Bruyne? {Ed002's Note - If Oscar joins nothing will happen to either player that would not otherwise happen.}

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16 Jul 2012 15:05:47
Ed who is Chelsea's preferred choice at RB ?

Hviid {Ed002's Note - Azpilicueta of Marseille.}

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If he is the first choice why have we not made an approach? i keep hearing how hes the first choice but not hearing any action taking place. surely it would be best to get him in sooner rather than later , get him used to the rest of the team on tour {Ed002's Note - Chelsea has been doing everything possible to bring him in.}

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And he is in Spain's Olympic squad!
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Hi Ed, what is holding up the deal with Azpilicueta? {Ed002's Note - I have explained before his concerns about moving to England.}

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16 Jul 2012 12:13:52
Any truth to this huge bid Chelsea is offering for Oscar? i think it was quoted 25m, just why would Chelsea offer so much for a player that isn't proven in europe, and plays in, if i say so myself, in a very ordinary league (Brazilian league that is). {Ed002's Note - If a move is to happen there is much work to do - I would not worry about actual amounts.}

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Oscar has looked most impressive in gfriendlies against eg Germany and Argentina -- not bad sides?!

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16 Jul 2012 10:33:47
hi Ed
All this talk from different clubs mentionong mutinho(excuse the spelling) are we still interested in him?
also Brazil newspapers mentioning neymar to barca for 60 million euros do u have any news on this?
thanks
j {Ed002's Note - Chelsea has no interest in Moutinho at the quoted price. I know nothing of the Neymar thing.}

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Hey Ed,

i dont beleive what you state is true there are talks about bob marley joining chelsea real star

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16 Jul 2012 10:04:24
ED, do Chelsea maintain any interest in MATTIA DESTRO?


Always Blue {Ed002's Note - Siena seem to be happy to sell their half of Destro and bids from PSG and Inter have been turned down. A move to Roma seems very likely.

If you are just picking these players at random from some game please do not bother asking me about them - I simply do not have the time to deal with this.}

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15 Jul 2012 23:42:13
Plz. Any chance for us bidding for Luka Modric? {Ed002's Note - Who?}

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16 Jul 2012 06:34:43
Hey Ed,

Would you say most likely signings for remainder of summer would be Hulk, Moses, Felaini and a right back. {Ed002's Note - No.}

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16 Jul 2012 06:33:21
Hi Ed,

Why has Chelsea not closed on Debouchy, seems to be priced right and just as good or better than others they are looking at for right back? {Ed002's Note - He is not Chelsea's preferred choice.}

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16 Jul 2012 05:39:30
Hi Ed, Brazilian tabloid Lance says Chelsea is close to reaching an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk this week for the transfer of Willian, is there any truth? Thanks. {Ed002's Note - If there is I know nothing of it. As far as I knew interest ended in January as the cost was way too high.}

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16 Jul 2012 05:04:38
I'm not sure about you guys but if we go with our presumed midfield pairing of rami and lamps then branisov ivanovic must play at right back. Both lamps and rami get forward very often for players in their position meaning our full backs really have to pick their spots on when to get forward and I think that's one of brans best qualities. How many times has he been out of position in the last couple seasons. Now I know I'm gonna get the classic "he doesn't want to play right back" and that's lovely if he doesn't but he is smart enough to realize he's the 4th choice centre back and I'm sure he values time over position. In addition there are a lot of teams being posted and less than half include ivanovic which is truly something as I'd be hard pressed to find 5 better right fullbacks in the world. Just my thoughts.

Tk

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