Chelsea Rumours Archive January 20 2020
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20 Jan 2020 21:02:07
Any truth in the Cavani on loan for the rest of the season?
I think he would be a decent option. Our youngsters have talent, but they are becoming a little stuck and to have a player like Cavani training with them day in and day out will sharpen them up. He has tonnes of experience and he is still pretty good on the pitch.
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20 Jan 2020 21:29:10
I’d say a loan is unlikely given his contract is up in the summer. More likely PSG would want to sell him and get some cash.
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20 Jan 2020 23:04:09
Is it 2012 and 2013 again? Half expecting the Hulk links to return. Anyone know what Van Der Wiel is doing these days?
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20 Jan 2020 23:47:57
Ed said a couple of posts down Cavani wants Atletico and they're working on a deal so i wouldn't look much into it. Things can change obviously and i'd definitely take him but i don't expect anything to happen.
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21 Jan 2020 10:16:47
maybe a return for the guvnor how much could tammy learn off him.
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21 Jan 2020 10:33:50
You know who I’d love? Totally unrealistic and I know it won’t happen at all. But talking about older strikers for a few years I would love Suarez. Absolutely hate the bloke but if he brings some aggression to the team and teaches some of the nasty side of the game to Tammy I think that would be huge. I know he won’t be leaving anytime soon but would make me both happy and angry at the same time haha.
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21 Jan 2020 11:03:26
I wonder why he would want to sign for Athletico where they have Morata and Costa already.
I know Costa has been injured but he is back in training and should be available in a few weeks.
The most interesting challenge is Chelsea if he is up for being a senior and influential example for Tammy.
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21 Jan 2020 12:54:49
I prefer we try harder for Moussa Dembele than go for Cavani whom I am sure will be more expensive in some ways. I read Lyon is looking to bring in some attackers, so I feel it's better we stay on the Dembele deal even if I guess Lyon might want more than what we have offered.
The Cavani that I know isn't 'a one chance- one goal striker' which is what I feel we need (Cavani misses many and scores a few) . He is good aerially as do Tammy Abraham too. Truth is I don't see him offering us more than what Tammy Abraham is offering us.
Even if we sign Cavani, I feel he will need good supply to score which I think we lack at the moment besides the crosses that come from Reece James. Our number 10 position needs some beefing up esp in the aspect of creativity and assisting. Mason Mount has a lot to learn not just taking up good goal scoring positions.
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21 Jan 2020 18:19:48
We won't agree to give Willian a 2-year contract but we're going to buy a 33-year old? Absolute tosh.
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22 Jan 2020 12:40:21
Lampard on Cavani: "He's an experienced player but so are many other players out there! We are young as a squad so the idea of bringing in experience is not something I'm looking away from. Sometimes the younger players need a bit of help. "
I think it is obvious that our young players need help. 33 may not be too old for some players. Some players play well into their 30's. I think long-term it is all about the youth. In the short-term I am quite amenable to the idea of some experienced players like Cavani. It would be like having an extra coach and a good role model for the squad.
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23 Jan 2020 00:21:21
Although Cavani primarily plays as a centre forward, he is capable of playing in several offensive positions, and has also been deployed as a supporting striker or as a winger.
so we play 4-2-3-1
Willian----Cavani----Pulisic
----------Tammy
Also, if we get 17 corners, as we did against Arsenal then I am certain Cavani will help us score from at least one of them.
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23 Jan 2020 00:22:01
cavani transfer article
He prefers Madrid. Ho-Hum.
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20 Jan 2020 18:23:32
Being reported that Eddie Newton may well be leaving to join an overseas club as assistant manager.
Loved him as a player and I'm my opinion, very unlucky not to get a few England caps.
Also loved him as an assistant to Robbie D. Will always be welcome back at the Bridge.
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20 Jan 2020 23:05:56
Agree 100%. A proper Chelsea man, had the pleasure of speaking to him a few times and he was fantastic.
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21 Jan 2020 10:51:54
Agreed and all the very best to Eddie in this new venture if reports accurate.
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21 Jan 2020 11:05:54
Its a concern as he was by far the most experienced coach at the club.
I guess he wasnt part of the core team and decided to move on to new opportunities.
Good luck Eddie.
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20 Jan 2020 14:35:04
Looks like it might be Cavani we're trying to sign this window as back up for Tammy.
Obviously this seems a bit like the Higuain situation last January and we all know how that worked out. But you can't question Cavani's scoring record wherever he's been, just because age isn't on his side doesn't mean he couldn't do a decent job for us. Plus he's got the know how and experience we're lacking up front currently.
Any truth to the Cavini links Ed's or is it a load of rubbish?
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{Ed002's Note - Cavani wants to move to Atletico Madrid and they are negotiating his signature.}
20 Jan 2020 15:58:19
Thanks for the reply Ed002.
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20 Jan 2020 20:49:11
Really struggling to see who we might genuinely sign this window. I'm just hoping that, in typical Chelsea fashion, we pull out one or two very last minute!
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21 Jan 2020 09:53:12
Atletico have got some list of strikers on their hands.
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20 Jan 2020 01:46:56
Hi Ed,
Can you share the list of potential exits and the possible clubs to which the players will be leaving for?
Thanks.
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{Ed002's Note - Jamal Blackman (G) now 26 and wants to be playing will be made available
Tariq Lamptey (RB) will be able to speak with PSG in January regarding a summer move but Chelsea want him to stay
Marcos Alonso (LB) will likely move in the summer
Baba Rahman (LB) will be made available
Davide Zappacosta (LWB) will be available if fully fit
Juan Castillo (LB) Ajax will likely take up their option to buy
Jake Clarke-Salter (CB) club to discuss his future with him - interest remains from Germany
Marc Guehi (CB) loan to Swansea
Josh Grant (CB/FB) will move to Plymouth
Matt Miazga (CB) will be made available
Michael Hector (CB) joined Fulham
N'Golo Kante (DM/CM) there will be interest but could be priced out of a move
Tiemoue Bakayoko (DM/CM) Monaco may take up their option to buy - else available for sale
Mario Pasalic (CM) will join Atalanta in the summer
Danny Drinkwater (CM) Chelsea want him moved on and a loan to Aston Villa gives a short term solution.
Tariq Uwakwe (CM) Should get a January loan and the be assessed in the summer.
Danilo Pantic (CM) Fehervar will look to take up thei option and may sell him on
Conor Gallagher (CM) loan to Swansea
Kenedy (LM/LW/LB) Getafe will take up their option in all probability and may sell him on
Marco van Ginkel (CM/AM) Chelsea would like to keep him but a new contract and a slightly complex deal with PSV might be possible
Lewis Baker (CM) FD will not take up their option and Chelsea will look to get what they can for him.
Ross Barkley (CM/AM) has had his head down for a couple of years but is playing up now - Chelsea will look to move him on with RLC near fitness (although may never be able to play a full match)
Nathan (LW/AM) contract extension and another year at Atletico Mineiro
Izzy Brown (AM/F) not happening for him - will be available
Victor Moses (RW) available in the summer after a loan to Fenebace and Inter.Pedro (RW)
Lucas Piazon (LW) wants to stay in England - probably will be available
Michy Batshuayi (S) Chelsea have no interest in letting him go in January
Charley Musonda (S) will likely need to drop down a level or two - available
Ike Ugbo (F) expect another loan
Olivier Giroud (S) has a number of offers but will move to Inter.}
20 Jan 2020 08:04:02
Interesting to read on Van Ginkel that the club would like to keep him. Do they still believe he can get back to the level of playing in the Premier League and in Europe?
I've got a lot of respect for the guy. He's been one of the unluckiest players in recent times with all his injuries. The future looked so bright for him when he started all those years ago at Chelsea under Jose. And yet with all his rotten injury luck he just keeps on working to get back. Kudos to him and I wish him nothing but the best.
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{Ed002's Note - He is training and they are considering the way forward contract wise.}
20 Jan 2020 08:53:21
Thanks Ed that's a lot of players potentially leaving
Is Ross in party mode I take it some people never learn
Shame to see a lot of them going as there was high hopes but I suppose it happens at every club and level
I remember piazon arriving I though he was going to be the next Messi how wrong was I.
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20 Jan 2020 09:41:36
That's happened quite a lot of times Gianfranco, at least where I've thought of some of the players that we've bought that they would be absolute super stars. Kenedy, Nathan and MvG for instance. Shame how none of these players worked out. I think that Kenedy had something really special, but it didn't exactly help him that some of our managers for some reason insisted on using him as a left back. I actually thought before this season, that he would stay with us and become a very nice option off the bench. Guess I was wrong :)
Ed02 you have mentioned a few times that Gallagher might be part of Chelsea's squad next season. Do you know if that is still the plan? Or will it be assessed after this season and based on Swansea's results? :) I hope you understand what I mean :)
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{Ed002's Note - Nothing has changed.}
20 Jan 2020 09:48:02
That was a very quick reply! Thanks a lot, and have a very nice day!
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{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
20 Jan 2020 10:04:13
Thanks ed great list thanks for the update.
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20 Jan 2020 12:22:06
Jamal Blackman is 26! Wow time flies.
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20 Jan 2020 15:51:48
Ed02 you said that RLC might never be able to play a full match again could you shed some light on what went wrong with his surgery and subsequent recovery.
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{Ed002's Note - It is unrelated to his recent issues. He has had a long term back problem.}
20 Jan 2020 17:53:45
Blulion, for as long as I can remember RLC's been having problems staying fit for an extended stretch. As Ed said he's had ongoing back problems ever since he was like 16 or 17 I think.
It's a real shame as when he's fit there are few midfielders as good as he is in attack. His combination of technique and strength is quite rare, and I'm fairly confident he would've been one of the best CMs in world football if not for his back problems. I just hope he can get fit enough to be a solid rotation player for us.
Our last season under Sarri changed when Ruben began starting matches. His impact on our attacking play was remarkable. Such a shame he had to suffer about the worst injury a player can suffer.
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20 Jan 2020 19:03:01
Oh I didn't advert my mind to that niggling back problem. Sorry to bother you though Ed002.
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20 Jan 2020 19:41:11
Thanks a lot Ed for the amazing list. I am surprised to not see any interest in Jorginho and Emerson.
Thanks again Ed.
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21 Jan 2020 10:15:01
I nearly fell of my chair when reading Blackman is 26.
shame about Izzy Brown, I really though he would be a top striker.
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