Chelsea Rumours Archive May 25 2012

25 May 2012 21:43:38
Hi ed which player apart from Marin will most likely join Chelsea this summer ? {Ed002's Note - I cannot quantify "most likely", sorry.}

25 May 2012 21:08:56
When will the Premier League fixtures for the 2012-13 season be announced ed?

KTBFFH {Ed002's Note - June 15 probably.}

Thanks ed

25 May 2012 20:43:49
Im pretty sure no one at Chelsea has a real problem with Hazard joining the club. After all, the final decision always lies with Mr Abramovitch. Just look at the Torres situation: Ancelotti didnt want to sign him, but Ambramovitch did so anyway.Samir {Ed002's Note - What makes you so sure Samir?}

How do you know it is not RA that is not convinced? {Ed002's Note - It is an advisor to the club that has the concerns.}

And from what I have heard I tend to agree with him. He is a talent no doubt but a prat witha a big mouth otherwise

You misunderstand me ED. Maybe there WAS some concerns about Hazard from this advisor, but the fact that Lille have accepted bids from Chelsea and the Manchester teams (confirmed by BBC Sport, Sky etc.) suggests that there is little/no concern about Hazard now. Otherwise Chelsea would not have placed a bid in the first place.

Samir {Ed002's Note - If BBC and Sky etc are saying Lille have accepted bids then they are wrong - sorry. Chelsea have not placed any bid with LOSC at this time. I rather think you have misunderstood something which is making you type all of this rubbish.}

Samir - feel free to link to just one article where it states, categorically and without speculation, that Lille have formally accepted a bid from a club for Hazard. It's just not true and to be honest, believing all you read on the Hazard subject is making you look a bit daft. If he is to be believed, Hazard said there will be clarification on his future by 02 June....let's wait and see.

ED is right no bids have been accepted just offers to Hazard the clubs will agree a fee when he picks who he wants to play for

25 May 2012 18:49:51
Hi ed, just got back from Australia. I heard hulk agreed a deal with chelsea? This can't be true. I'm sorry if these hulk questions are annyoing, just need for it to be cleared up by you. Thanks mate.
Matt {Ed002's Note - You are absolutely right.}

25 May 2012 18:32:39
BBC sport claiming Chelsea have agreed personal terms with hulk and now agree few with club, hulk wants to talk with Porto as keen on move ?? Ed this correct ? {Ed002's Note - There has been no agreement between the clubs yet.}

What about the player(hulk) and club(Chelsea) {Ed002's Note - That was dealt with more than a week ago.}

Ed002: do you personally feel we will come up with an agreement?
JG {Ed002's Note - My feelings are irrelevant, but thanks for caring about them.}

25 May 2012 18:21:26
There is no club which will wait months for appointment, be it Chelsea or whoever else. It will either be a year out or July.

JG

I was referring to Guardiola sabbatical discussion, but got thrown out in the main stream.
JG

25 May 2012 17:09:54
Hey ED,

Has Hazard actually spoken to the Club advisor that has concerns about him?

Im asking because quite a few reliable journalists that report specifically on Chelsea news say that their sources believe that Hazard will go to Chelsea.


Thanks ED!Samir {Ed002's Note - No he hasn't.}

Well is it imperative that Hazard speaks to the person concerned in order for a deal to go through?


Thanks ED


Samir {Ed002's Note - Chelsea will not make an offer to LOSC without his agreement.}

Apologies if this has been covered previously, but can the individual who has concerns about Hazard's attitude be named? {Ed002's Note - His or her name is irrelevant.}

So has the club advisor consented to Hazard joining the Club then?

Because didn't Hazard's agent say that Lille has agreed with Chelsea, Man United and Man City for the transfer of Hazard? Therefore the club advisor must have resolved his issues over Hazard right?

And also I said before about those reliable journalists saying that their sources believe that Hazard has chosen to join Chelsea, and will do so when he arrives in London next week. Surely this means that the Club advisor in question has been assured in soe way or another?!?


Thanks for putting up with me ED!


Samir {Ed002's Note - There has been no agreement between any club and Lille at this time. Perhaps you misunderstood something on Twitter?}

To deem it irrelevant can be considered subjective; just like the opinion itself. I ask out of pure curiousness. In the scheme of things, no matter how effustrious or vociferous we are about **named adviser**, I sincerely doubt it would have any sort of affect of our delvings into the transfer market. A simple 'no' will suffice if you will not share such information....

(cue 'No'. In true Ed 002 fashion) {Ed002's Note - The advisors have a significant impact on the dealings in the transfer market and the assessment of managerial performance.}

25 May 2012 15:28:16
If Lukaku was to go on loan, do you believe it would be to a fellow Premiership club? {Ed002's Note - Probably not - I would expect Germany or the Iberian Peninsula.}

Year long loan at everton in is a decent option. fellani involved.

kings xi punjab chelsea brisbane roar

25 May 2012 15:05:43
Kalou off to AC Milan on a free.

25 May 2012 11:57:33
ED002 not sure if people are making to much of these Guardiola comments but do you think Chelsea may make an approach for him?

BLUEBLOOD {Ed002's Note - We will see.}

He has said himself he will not be going anywhere for this season, and will be taking a well deserved sabbatical. He said he would welcome offers but he will not be available until the 2013/14 season. I would not count us out of locking him in if RDM doesn't back up in the league next season.

Melbourne CFC

Nah mate he said he only needs a month break this morning and that he could be persuaded to join for season coming

No he didn't mate, he said months. You have been mislead by news report. "Offers will be pleasantly received. But for the next months I need to charge my batteries and if one club wants me and they seduce me, I'll return." Quote from Guardiola

Melbourne CFC

Yea and that means if he seduced by a club he will take the job irrespective of the length of his break. being the reason rdm hasn't been given the job yet

His exact words were "for the next Month" i heard his interview this morning. So much for his years sabbactical hey

Ok mate, go ask a Spanish national to say months for you and come back when they accomplish the feat. He has made it perfectly clear that he is taking time off football. I'm sure ed002 can clarify.

Melbourne CFC {Ed002's Note - I see notes of what he has said today but I have not seen the detail. I have been in and out getting ready for a bunch of travel.}

Yea its month go on skysports news web site its there in black n white

Carefree

Calm down melbourne its about 50/1 here so we are all wrong but ur right? Think u might be the one with the wires crossed mate, yea he did say he was taking time out,is he not allowed to change his mind no?

He said 'months' so deal with it. If you believe everything that Sky Sports News tells you then I am really sorry for you.

Smilie

25 May 2012 11:25:33
Ed, are we still interested in Willian of shaktar and Neven Subotic. Do chelsea have a deal with any club other than Fluminense and Maribor that give us first option on their players?
Dastanj {Ed002's Note - Try the search function please, I don't have the time to sit here and just answer one question after another.}

Ed002 - apparently you do - because you did :) {Ed002's Note - But it would be much easier not to bother at all. Which is sort of where we will be for the next couple of weeks as I will be travelling.}

We don't need Subotic as we have Terry, Luiz, Cahill and Ivanovic - 4 quality centre-backs. As for Willian, he's a good prospect but the asking price is too high - there are better options for that kind of money

25 May 2012 10:32:26
speculation that dani alves is on his way to chelsea best right back in the world but i cannot see that happening one bit

I hope not, there's not many players i dislike more than alves!

NP

And where is this speculation exactly? I haven't seen any.

25 May 2012 09:27:31
Well well well Guardiola claimed he needed a years rest, but he was quoted this morning as saying he will only need 1 month off and if a club can seduce him he will take another job. Feel sorry for RDM but Pep has always been Abramovich's top choice. RDM or Pep who would the fans prefer?

RDM all day, everyday...

RDM anyday.
But who ever comes in will have a tough job eventually getting rid of the older players, now or next year.
I dont see Pep keeping half of the team there so if hes in it will be a quick exit for some.

25 May 2012 09:17:51
Why are people suggesting Hulk can "replace" Drogba? I don't know whether anyone has watched Hulk play but he doesn't even play as a CF, he's a right winger that cuts in and supports the striker. To even compare Drpgba and Hulk is disrespectful. Hulk isn't fit to lace Drogbas boots! All the talk of 30 million is starting to annoy me, I wouldn't give you 3 million for him, I've seen him be massively ineffective in a hell of a lot of games, all these people that watch a YouTube clip of his best moments obviously aren't seeing him consistently!

Chelsea Nick

Hulk will beast the premier league though you wait and see and has for him being a RW youare correct but Torres is our main man and with chelsea switchign there styleof play he will be smashing them in next season

Chelsea Nick, do you only watch 2 games a season?

He destroys defences has incredible pace, incredible power and accuracy and will link up with the players your rumoured to be having.

As an Arsenal fan, I would kill to have Hulk!

Northern Gooner

Chelsea nick. You are wrong on this one mate! I live in Portugal and watch a lot of Football here, its like a religion out here. He is what we need at chelsea. Pace, power and skill. But he can not be compared to Drogba, as they are totaly different players.
Luke

^well said

If we sign him I hope he plays through the middle. He CAN play through the middle, the only reason he hasn't is cause AVB at Porto was adamant on playing a 4-3-3 with Falcao through the middle, and Porto don't have many options on the right. Under RDM, Ramires played incredibly on the right wing, so he really deserves to be first choice there next season. Hulk has incredible strength and scores goals wherever he plays

Although you have a good name. . . hulk is a beast of a player...totally right for the prem...and if you compare s downings price hulk should be 50 mil..ive seen hulk distroy plenty of teams thi season single handedly...if we dont get him we will be missing out big time.

25 May 2012 03:36:26
Hey ed, have there been any more talks about real Madrid and higuain situation, or have things calmed down? Are we even interested still?
Thanks, matt {Ed002's Note - Higuain was offered to Chelsea but with a proviso regarding Cavani that may not be acceptable. The price discussed was also rather high. I expect Juventus to make a bid for the player and PSG to follow up their interest. Chelsea remain interested at a lower price but perhaps PSG is his most likely destination if he leaves.}

25 May 2012 00:13:34
Ed, do chelsea maintain an interest in the brazilian twins at vitesse and wats the deal with Gael Etock, is he our player and if so when is he returning from loan and is he part of the future plan at Chelsea?
Dastanj {Ed002's Note - Anderson and Alex may be a consideration in the future, but for now work permits would be an issue. I have to be honest in that I do not know the status of Etock right now.}

Etock is a Chelsea player on loan at Sporting Lisbon.

25 May 2012 08:25:12
Well, its all over the BBC (and other media) in the UK that Hazard has said he WILL be plying the England next year - either with City, Utd or Chelsea. Apparently his descicion will be based on the position he would play, and how much he will play.

No idea what position he wants so cant comment, but on playing time, Id guess Utd are favourites? City have a too big squad with lots of quality to gurentee a 19yr old however talented an amount of game time, and we have a history of not playing youngsters. Utd on the other hand will play them - however I cant see them offering gurentees either.

My gut is hell end up at Utd though - thoughts?

Apparently all 3 teams are getting fed up with his games and are considering pulling out of any potential deal.

NP

United have valensia nani young as wingers we have been using make shift wingers the past year hes surley garenteed play with us

Carefree {Ed002's Note - Nobody has agreed a fee with LOSC yet.}

Hazard is 21 for a start. He'd get more game time at Chelsea compared to the other 2. I think he's saying he will move depending on playing time he'll get, but I think we all know he'll go to city because they'll pay most.

Chelsea Nick

Man utd and man city have plenty of wingers so wouldnt be assured of starting every time with them as with chelsea we have none assured to play every game

Hazard is 21 and is already developed , chelsea is the only team that lack a player of his quality ..

Ooops - yeh got his age wrong lol.

Thing is - how do we know he sees himself as a winger? One of his "criterea" is on position, and for all we know he may want to play central behind a striker.

Personally I think he will price himself out of a move and will stay at LOSC as they want a high price that no one will pay.

He will hopefully go to man city as chelsea dont want a waste of space

24 May 2012 23:40:08
Ed do u know where Kalou and Bosingwa will be playing there football next year?

I have a really good feeling about this transfer window, we seem to making all the correct moves so early on from getting rid of players to enquiring/bidding for players, which is very unlike the deadline day deals that Chelsea have tried to do from past few seasons.

Are you feeling the same as the above paragraph ed?

I have tried my best so I don't get a sarcky comment.lol.

FT9 {Ed002's Note - I don't know where they will be playing next season but they will have plenty of options.}

24 May 2012 23:37:16
I would say it would be more like Chelsea have offered 30m and they want 37-38m. Any ideas ed? {Ed002's Note - That is pretty much it.}

Deal will be done at £35million by next week.

Ed do you think we will get him as it looks like hulk wants to come to us {Ed002's Note - I don't want to be guessing, sorry.}

For who?

Who?? {Ed002's Note - The discussion was about Hulk.}