30 Aug 2011 23:08:08
Eden Hazard ISN'T leaving Lille!
Gd for him.
Sadly :( would be great addition to the squad
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30 Aug 2011 23:08:08
Eden Hazard ISN'T leaving Lille!
Gd for him.
Sadly :( would be great addition to the squad
30 Aug 2011 22:39:15
Hi Ed. There's rumours all over the net and twitter but nothing concrete on SSN or any other channel. Have we got Modric. People are sayin he has signed, but I thought he was with his Croatian team mates getting ready for the qualifiers. Please help {Ed018's Note - still rumours at this point}
There's no need to be himself to sign. That way, also A.Pereira wouldn't do it: he is in Uruguay right now for national team match.
30 Aug 2011 22:37:34
Keep on hearing Chelsea will make a last ditch bid for Hazard
30 Aug 2011 22:20:01
Ed, why are we buying parrera? (spelling?) He is isn't needed. I know people are saying he is a replacement for Zhirkov but the reason Zhirkov is leaving is because hes surplus to requirements at Chelsea so i don't understand the investment of a big money signing there. we look far more short on the right wing to be honest, {Ed002's Note - Zhirkov did not leave for that reason.}
4-2-3-1
Sturridge - Mata/Modric (if he comes) - Periera.
Torres
Competition for places is healthy. Guessing if we do sign a creative mid then mata will play on either of the wings.
Haha, how ironic that I post something similar regarding our right wing below. cannot just be coincidental.
30 Aug 2011 22:18:21
Ed, whats with all the left peggers we keep goin for. We already have Lukaku, Sturridge, Mata and nw they want Pereira and De bryne. Nw strike me if im wrong but should'nt there be some sort of balance in the team? It nw also looks lyk were selling Yossi a right footed player lol! This is madness have we forgotten about the right wing!?
De Bryne is actually right footed, and i believe as well as playing on the wing he can play behind a striker in a creative midfield role. Lukaku is a striker not a winger, and he will play through the middle, and Sturridge and Mata can play on the right
U forgot about flo mo
30 Aug 2011 21:08:54
Hazard is being linked with a move on the final day. {Ed002's Note -
Not really. I don't think this move is possible. And Why? We just signed mata
HARIS
Ed any info on this? I really hope its true, a fantastic winger who can attack defenses and assist strikers.
PB {Ed018's Note - i haven't heard any interest from Chelsea.all ive heard is Arsenal enquired about him}
30 Aug 2011 21:53:06
Ed, there not guna loan De bryne bk out are they? Would be nice to see him given a chance. {Ed002's Note - If he comes he will likely stay at Genk.}
30 Aug 2011 21:18:56
I have a suspicion that the are about to have a busy winter, as summer are just not enough time for our front office to conclude deals.
If we don't move Anelka, Bosingwa and Klou tomorrow, they will be free to negotiate free transfer deals on the first of January and leave for free next summer.
You can look at it any way you like, but we do not have options for their respective positions in the squad as of now. We can consider Kalou surplus, but Anelka still brings quality whenever called upon. The trick is to get him on the pich on 60 minute, so that he looks fresh in comparison to starters:). I presume we are banking on VDW to come next season, when Bosingwa leaves.
We all know that we have a glaring need for creativity in the middle, or equaly adept right winger. When a club like Chelsea starts a public flirt with their targets, they rather be sure that they will be able to conclude a deal and not be ridiculed, like in the Pastore case. And now Modric. If we don't get him tomorrow - we will look really stupid. And i'm not buying into "he's overpriced". You are dealing with your rivals - you will overspend. Anytime. Period.
Since Roman bought the club we have had to pay through the nose to get the players we want, it will only get worse now city have silly amounts to chuck about.
30 Aug 2011 21:13:52
I honestly see cahill as the best option for a defensive signing. he would be the best cover for luiz, i think the other 3(terry,brani, alex) are too similar. it leaves the defence options looking like this: bos/brani, terry/alex, luiz/cahill, cole/pva. unless alex leaves I believe this is the way forward. Any thoughts?
BlueJohn
Much more productive signing than another right or left back for sure!
30 Aug 2011 21:13:41
IN:
Modric or Hazard - £40m
Mata - £23.5m
Lukaku - £20m
Romeu - £4.5m
Courtious - £7.8m
OUT:
Benayoun - £8m
Zhirkov - £13.5m
Kalou - £8m
Malouda - £10m
Anelka - £10m
Give kalou away for nothing !
Where is this clown getting his price list from anelka £10m Benayoun £8m is he off his game Benny has played 1minute this year played only a handful of games last season and his value is £8m. Dipsh*t
Totally agree with both posts, benny was bought for £5 million there is no chance of selling him for £8 million we will be lucky to re coup our money back
I'm don't think I'm fine with losing Benayoun, Kalou, Malouda & Anelka....take your pick, take two, not all for four them.....I'd keep Anelka and Benayoun.
30 Aug 2011 18:47:13
ED002 where are we with the deal with Pereira? Apparently it was nearly done but they asked for more money what do u no of the deal? {Ed002's Note - Efforts are being made to strike a deal.}
30 Aug 2011 21:01:41
this has been copied from twitter
FootballLive_UK FootballFactoryUK
Luka Modric having a medical at Chelsea, £41.5 million is the amount... Harry needs to get spending! #spurs #football #transfers
Thought he was with croatia seen having a beer with kranjcar
Rubbish!
Modric is in Croatia
Modric is in croatia not west london
He has 3 followers,haha. Wait till an confirmation from either clubs or SSN
Ed can a medical take place anywhere? {Ed018's Note - it can}
30 Aug 2011 20:59:22
ED018 Yossi just tweeted that his is due in london tomorow for talks with Chelsea and close out a contract with one of the teams mentioned He is clearly stating Tottenham surely Chelsea would not do business with tottenham if Modric was not part of any deal? {Ed018's Note - that sounds pretty logical to me}
30 Aug 2011 20:53:33
are we still in for van de wiel surely he is a better option than periera we have cole so he is only back up as vdw would be first team surely seems like bad business to me im not gonna ask about modric because i dont think anyone knows including abramovich to be honest de bruyne is another left sided player when we have just signed mata ?? wouldnt hazard or goetze be a better balance just a thought and meireles please no lfc scraps surely were better than that lol my team with rumours included
cech
vdw luiz terry cole
ramires essien de bruyne
sturrige TORRES [please come good] and mata {Ed018's Note - i dont think VDW is leaving this summer. Peirera is much closer to joining}
30 Aug 2011 20:45:04
I honestly think cfc will not spend big in the next 24 hours. We won't be held to ransom over modric as he's way over priced and Wesley's wage demands are rediculous. I don't blame roman for not splashing out on these 2 , I think the cfc scouts need to start doing there jobs better and find us some gems like hernandez at man u , 8 mil , what a bargin. Would like to see hazard tho. His assist rate is amazing.
You have obviously been in a coma for 2 weeks oriel courtois davilla lukaku maybe de bruyne all young and have a certain amount of top experience already
30 Aug 2011 20:43:49
I pressume that last minute signs will be Modric, de Bruyne and Pereira.
De Bruyne looks amazing. With Lukaku and Courtuois, he will be the third belgian kid that comes to Chelsea this summer.
This fella must be thinking of past players , Shevchenko , veron, , Robertn Fleck etc,
30 Aug 2011 20:27:19
Ed - Brilliant job with keeping us updated on all the latest transfers.
But just a quick question - Do you expect Modric to be a chelsea player before the transfer window shuts?!
Any chance of us going in for Cahill, as he is a good defender and would be good back up incase of injuries as we are prone to a few of late.
Steve {Ed018's Note - i think Chelsea will make one last attempt for Modric, i don't know if it'll be enough or not. Cahill would be nice to have but im unaware of any potential move for him}
Ed,
Do you have good inside info if a bid is made for modric?!
Or are you like us getting it from sky sports news ;) lol {Ed018's Note - i'm going on my gut feeling at this point, i dont have time for sky sports news, i'm a busy guy.}
30 Aug 2011 20:22:04
ED018 what have you heard mate regarding transfers today? {Ed018's Note - very little}
Yossi set for spurs will this include any deal for Modric? {Ed018's Note - i haven't heard anything about Modric today}
Chelsea must have a back up plan ed? {Ed018's Note - im sure they do}
30 Aug 2011 20:18:49
Chelsea players (new) by the end of 2moz night.
Hamsik - 28million
De Bruyne - 12million
VDW - 16million
Pereira - 24 million
Would be so happy if this happened. In fact, I would run down the road in just pants if it did. Would love Hamsik to come to the bridge, the rest are generally obvious signings but still would confident we could win the title and champo league with this team.
Scotty.
Wud b so happy if htey all came but hamsik and vdw wont others might
30 Aug 2011 18:20:29
Hey Ed's,
Any Updates on chelsea transfers today?
(I have been checking site every 5-10 mins for another mid-fielder signing..LOL )
Thanks, {Ed018's Note - very quiet but busy}
So are you saying behind the scenes we have been quite busy? {Ed018's Note - why wouldn't they be}
30 Aug 2011 19:47:57
We must be near to the signing of a creative mid, there's no way we would sell Yossi without have someone to potentially step in
30 Aug 2011 19:21:28
ED, Caughtoffside say luka modric deal is close because of his actions
30 Aug 2011 18:59:37
INs < De Byrne -- Modric/meriles -- Pereira -- VDW -- CAHILL -- hazard ... >
OUTs < Alex -- Malouda -- Yossi -- Anelka -- Kalou >
hey Eds , FAb job with the SITE ... just wanted to get your opinion ... is this what will happen tomorrow ...
and what about shenider (Spelling) {Ed018's Note - i dont think we will be signing 6 players tomorrow}
30 Aug 2011 18:09:16
Benayoun having medical in spurs within next few hours. Is he part of the Modric deal?
Source? i keep reading things here but never actually find any evidence
Nt al u read and hear are correct,try and get 4rm a reliable source,dnt just add rubbish on dis page.
Really hope you got it right...
Source?
30 Aug 2011 17:55:28
Rumours from Israel are benayoun plus 32m for Modric has been accepted.
Source
Source?
30 Aug 2011 16:37:42
Very nervous 24 hours coming up, we have struggled so far this season yes its early days and yes Mata and Lukaka looked good and we have Luiz and Sturridge coming back, but we are still at least one or two players short and need to part company with several others. We have bought some good prospects for the future but they will not be playing big parts this season. I understand that we are looking to bring flair in and have done so with Luiz and Mata, in my opinion we need another tricky winger and an attacking midfielder
I agree I think the next 24 hours will play a massive part in weather we have a good season or not.
Hope we aint left it too late, How midfield struggled last season , surely we aint waited this close to transfer deadline to draw a blank , because if we have , we will pay for it with our current midfield . you read it here !
Yes, hopefully they will buy hazard (fingers crossed)
30 Aug 2011 16:21:34
Hi Ed, BBC reporter who has a reliable source within Tottenham FC, Modric deal is dead?????? I didn't think we'd even offered the reported 40m + player bid yet?? I know your probably sick of this rumour now cause i know i am. But if we fail who else are we looking at in the position. I appreciate we have Mata but i think we still need another.
30 Aug 2011 15:55:46
Hi Ed002,
Which players are we going to sign! ?? lol only jokin, i understand Pereira and De Bruyne and close (ish) but i think as well as them we need to sign Modric and Meirells (spelling) because it looks like yossi, kalou and malouda will leave.
thanks
Dan1CFC
30 Aug 2011 15:36:47
New rumour that Lille will sell Hazard for Kalou, Benayoun and £10m.
30 Aug 2011 15:28:12
Hi Eds, great site. Just wondering whether there is any chance of Sturridge going to Liverpool as part of Meireles deal, if that happens. {Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}
30 Aug 2011 14:44:22
ED,when does the tranfer window closes? {Ed002's Note - Tomorrow night - I guess at 11pm UK time.}
30 Aug 2011 14:35:40
Alvaro Pereira deal to be done today at a fee around 30 million except an official announcement from either club at the latest tomorrow
Callum
30 Aug 2011 14:24:56
People asking for a CB but people always forget that the club are looking to sign Subotic next summer from Dortmund who could partner the spectacular David Luiz and they also have Thomas Kalas who is on loan at Vissetee and Jeffery Bruma who is at Hamburg on loan, the club also has a great prospect to take over from John Terry in Nathan Chalobah who is 17 years old and was involved in pre season, AVB has said that it is important that the fans of the club see his development, he could be involved in FA an Calring cups and also Champions League like John Mc and towards the end of the season so the central defence position for the future looks quite bright
R
30 Aug 2011 14:12:59
i believe chelsea should attempt to sign modric hazard van der weil and de bryne before tomorrow evening.
Gary Cahill could be looked at if alex does eventually leave.
Some of these signings could also see players like kalou benyayoun and malouda/anelka leaving chelsea to make room.
30 Aug 2011 14:07:59
ed i think we should stop chasing modric seemingly being held to ransom over him and buy him when the spuds are in the relegation zone in jan
really thin AVB is doing a great job buying younger player but believe some shouldnt pass us by!
30 Aug 2011 13:27:48
Hey ed , what's the story on VD Weil is he on or off , so to speak ? {Ed002's Note - As I said before, if Gillhaus has persuaded him to change his mind then it is remarkably quiet.}
30 Aug 2011 12:56:31
If we sign Meireles instead of Modric, and use the funds saved to sign someone for wide right, I dont think that would be too bad? Meireles is also more versatile than Modric I think, although less creative.
Tottenham made 19,000 passes in the entirety of the Premier League Season last term. Modric on his own hit 2,070 passes in 32 games (success rate of 84%) Therefore, 1 in every 10 passes came from Modric, showing how influential he was on Tottenhams general play. Modric created 64 chances during the season, equivalent to two a game. That figure dwarfs the 47 by Gareth Bale, and the 59 by Rafael Van Der Vaart. So on the face of it, the Modric deal still looks like it could be good business.
BUT, Modric only scored 3 goals and only had 2 assists last season.. so I think it depends on what you count as a 'creative midfielder'. He will not get assists and score goals, but would link the play. I think we can buy better players for less money that would do a similar job.
1 in 10 passes is not much (not counting with substitutes is on the average of the team). 3 goals and 2 assists is really few. Modric is too expensive! Meireles would be a better option, including the savings!
30 Aug 2011 12:49:25
ed any truth in mceachran going to wigan on loan {Ed002's Note - I doubt it.}
30 Aug 2011 12:53:52
Lukaku will notngo on loan to stoke due to some fifa rules i say good
30 Aug 2011 12:50:22
ed we keep being linked with storari do u think well get a 2nd gk {Ed002's Note - I don't se a need for him.}
30 Aug 2011 12:42:09
Lukaku can not be loaned to another premiership club in the same window as he was bought.Its stated in the rules is that true ed.
What about cortouis (spelling )??? {Ed002's Note - He has been loaned to a club in a different FA.}
30 Aug 2011 12:37:41
CHELSEA signing Romelu Lukaku won't be joining STOKE on loan - it's against Premier League rules
Matt0814
30 Aug 2011 12:35:21
Kevin de Bruynes wiki page lists him as a Chelsea player; it also states he will be on loan at Aberdeen this season? Eds, any news of this? - seems unlikely to me {Ed002's Note - Ignore it.}
30 Aug 2011 12:21:45
Are we looking to replace every player we allow to leave/loan out or are we going to promote youth?
30 Aug 2011 12:16:39
Lukaku loan to Stoke? Ssn source. Any truth in this? Hopefully not. Surely just 4 months training of long ball strategies. And any ideas of how much interest Lille have in Kalou? (I.e bid/enquiry or media speculation)? Thanks chaps
Not allowed under premier league rules
30 Aug 2011 11:53:27
SSN is reporting Chelsea and Stoke are in talks about Lukaku going on loan for a period of time. I thought one of the reasons he moved was because he was told u wouldnt be going out on loan Ed?
PB
30 Aug 2011 11:51:52
Are we going to be surprised by signing any players not mentioned on here regulary, or will it be one-two whos names we see daily?
30 Aug 2011 11:27:37
Stoke want to take Lukaku on loan ?
Chelsea must me mad if they do,!
30 Aug 2011 11:23:53
we need 2 out and out wingers! sick of the way chelsea is being run! this chelsea team will struggle unless we buy class like modric,wesley and get back robben! him and mata would cause murder!
I agree chelsea are not up to standard this season and could very easily see them having a relegation battle with man u and city. Also robben and mata are both left wingers
30 Aug 2011 10:54:53
ED say it isnt so, Stoke are wanting Lukaku on loan? surely not! He looked great the other day and i think he may get more chances than expected if Torres does'nt start bangin them in. {Ed002's Note - I know nothing of it I am afraid.}
30 Aug 2011 10:21:35
If chelsea were to make a cash plus player offer of £30 million + malouda(maybe Kalou aswell) do you think there would be a chance of inter accepting it ed? {Ed002's Note - Sorry, no idea. I really don't expect it to happen.}
30 Aug 2011 09:57:24
Ed skysports are claiming stoke are in talks with us to take Romelu on loan. Have you heard any news on this? I'd be disappointed to see him go outs on loan so soon but if it helps him get better then I can't argue. {Ed002's Note - I know nothing of it but am travelling right now.}
30 Aug 2011 09:47:53
hi ed
is there any news on the debryunne neymar or ganso front?
thanks {Ed002's Note - Nothing new. de Bruyne will move if he can pass a medical.}
30 Aug 2011 08:35:09
Ed:002
Is It True That Liverpool Might Be Able To Get Sturridge For Straight Cash, Or Would Raul Have To Be Involved.
From: The Redmeister {Ed002's Note - I doubt it.}
30 Aug 2011 07:44:38
Modric 30-35m and Perreira 20m. I know they want 40 but I think the blues can negotiate with them and lower it by a bit
What source was that then Ketchup or HP?
30 Aug 2011 04:39:31
i heard from good source that Chelsea are going to try sign back robben a don't know how much for but i do know there gonna go in for him
Not a chance but would love to see him back
Youve been on the source mate no chance
30 Aug 2011 04:34:41
lukaku says that he would like his brother to come to Chelsea as lukaku said his brother is a better player then him and he plays left wing and he would love to play along side him the two brothers running the show what do yous think
Who does lukaku's brother play for
Jordan Lukaku is 17 and plays for Anderlecht. He has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the past.
The anderlecht under 5's team lol
29 Aug 2011 22:42:33
ED002 can you please put in order the most guaranteed possibile signings of our club, no speculations just progressive negotiations and close deals. And please find someone who will take malouda, kalou and Mikel, I will drive them there myself {Ed002's Note - There is no way I can do this without subsequent abuse. Sorry.}
Mikel has been great and it is narrow short sighted fans who want him out, we need a defensive midfield player to allow likes of McEachran etc to play.
29 Aug 2011 15:49:55
If alex leaves ed002 will chelsea buy a centre back? {Ed002's Note - It is not certain that they will.}
We would be foolish to have only 3 centre backs and even more foolish if we sold Alex (generally excellent for us despite slip against Baggies) to Arsenal (will come back to haunt us)...if he wants to leave and likes Juventus then that a better move for all
29 Aug 2011 07:51:51
Ed002: Newcastle have agreed a fee with Inter Milan for Davide Santon. 5 million pounds. Have you heard this? {Ed002's Note - I don't now what teh fee is but it has been on the cards. The problem up to now is the player not being keen on leaving Italy.}
30 Aug 2011 00:52:42
If we've agreed a deal for de bruyne does that mean he's fit enough to complete his medical?
I thought medicals werent too bad anyway because didnt andy carroll pass his medical in january for liverpool when he was injured?
30 Aug 2011 01:05:27
I hope chelsea aren't seriously going to pay 40m for modric he just isnt worth it.
Hey is it your money being spent or Roman's? So stay quiet and be happy they're signing a good player. It could be worse, we could be Arsenal.
Why is it your money?
^Dumb.
It's not our money, but it becomes an issue when we have to try and comply with the new FIFA financial rules.
Damn Correct..Dnt sign Modric for that much amount. He is not worth more than 30M.
Over the last 30 years I have spent a fortune following Chelsea so what do you mean 'It's not your money'?
I think Modric is a great player!
Modric is just above avtrage in the premier, worth about £15 million.
But he's not good enough for us, it would be a backward step.
30 Aug 2011 00:57:48
Ed018, Meireles Come on AVB whats he thinking? We need attacking flair he's surely not the answer to our problems. And it sounds like we have agreed a deal for De bryne but whats the point if were jus guna loan him bk out? Hazard would be gdbut he has spain set in his mind, I just hope AVB knows what hes doing as we lack out and out attacking mids big time. Why not move for Lennon and Modric, nw tht would be awesome for us. KTBFFH {Ed018's Note - i think its a rubbish story}
30 Aug 2011 00:50:18
Is it possible Ed if u can post the link of Periras twitter page thanks {Ed018's Note - i dont have it sorry}
30 Aug 2011 00:25:34
The sun reporting arsenal want Alex Yossi malouda £20 mil for the 3 of them would be good business
Get in Pereira Modric Meireles
Why meireles we don't even need him.
30 Aug 2011 00:15:45
Ed is it true that Alvaro Peirara has agreed to join us I've heard it's on his twitter page can possibly confirm or unconfirmed this cheers {Ed018's Note - read through the posts}
30 Aug 2011 00:09:45
Ed what players do you think we will buy in the remaining time left in the window? {Ed018's Note - its hard to say. it sounds like Periera and De Bruyne are very close and i think there is a good chance of Modric}
De Bruyne will be loaned back tho right? {Ed018's Note - i believe so}
Is Hazard a no go then Ed? {Ed018's Note - i dont think there will be a move for Hazard}