Chelsea Rumours Archive May 30 2012

30 May 2012 21:47:21
Hi ed, thanks for all your information on this site.
As are Bosingwa has now left the club,
I know our interest lies in Azpilicueta and Van Der Weil,
just wondering about Azpilicueta, have we approached Marseille about the player? and if so, do you think the price quoted will be too high for the club

thank you ed

KOE (Kings of Europe) {Ed002's Note - There have been a few discussions with Marseille since the turn of the year.}

30 May 2012 21:22:52
Ed, do you see Romelu Lukaku in chelseas future? Cheers {Ed002's Note - Yes.}

30 May 2012 20:45:26
Hi ed
Is there any info about players leaving, I have heard of kalou to Southampton or malouda leaving also any comments there.

From ty :) {Ed002's Note - Drogba, Kalou, Bosingwas are gone. Others will follow.}

30 May 2012 20:22:49
hi eds, thanks for the reply earlier, do you have any names for the right back and striker, cheers. {Ed002's Note - The usual suspects.}

30 May 2012 19:47:27
hi ed002 just curious if indeed it is true torres has been assured he is going to be the main striker next season, would that make bidding for the likes of cavani,falcao ect pointless, no chance you could assure him of 1st team football with the likes of them in the squad...also it can be quite harmfull for a striker not to be playing regualy and can affect his ability to score! as we saw last season with the constant rotation of torres and drogba, would there be a possibility of bidding for a lesser know striker to compete with nando? or possibly have sturridge as the number 2 striker in the central role he so craves?

thanks -jack- {Ed002's Note - He has a place in the squad if he wants it. He has a place in the tean as long as he performs.}

If Hazard and Hulk do join Chelsea Torres wont be short of quality service into him and if he can find the goal scoring touch he had 2/3 seasons ago then there is no reason why he cant get 20+ goals a season. Now that Drogba has left he will feel he is the number one striker which he wanted to be all along and this will hopefully give him the confidence and belief in himself to become a world class striker once more. AND if it doesnt work out and Chelsea do buy Hulk, stick him upfront instead. We will have many attacking players next season and wont be short on goals regardless who is upfront.

30 May 2012 18:32:27
Is the theory that by bringing in Pep to be boss, he will blood the younger, more talented footballing players currently at the club & also the ones being currently brought in. He does have a record of doing this at barca, so if that's the case, it's looking good for the future. In recent years we have been blighted, by managers, who have been under pressure from day one & felt that they could only pick more experienced players, even if they were'nt good enough to be in our side. The likes of kalou, malouda, meireles, bosingwa & mikel, managed to get loads of games, but didn't deserve to be in the team. For the first time in a while, the signing's are looking good to us fans. Come on CHELSEA, lets start to dominate again. North Stand.

If this is what he will do im all for him to get the job. would love mceachran, kakuta, piazon, bamford ,,,,,,,,,, to play, but if he aint thn dimatteo

You obviously don't watch Chelsea games...

As Mikel has been immense the latter half of the season

North stand? surely you mean Matthew Harding

You obviously are an person if you think mikel is good enough, what a t**t.
Matthew Harding use to be called the north stand to us older fans.

Mikel has not been immence, hes been an average defensive midfielder doin a job, nothing * immence * what so ever BLUEBOY1

Mikel's best games came when we went more defensive, CL final a good example, when you have 2 banks of 4 close together for him to work inbetween he is fine, but if we want to play expansive, attacking football then he simply wont cut it, in my opinion, he has a good pass, but his tackling is clumsy at times and he lacks any sort of pace. He simply cant cover the pitch quick enough to be a good holding midfielder in an attacking team. Just my 2 cents.

PieZ

Hmm i have to Agree mikel has shown an improvement on hsi performances in the latter half of the season, and proberly had his best game in a chelsea shirt in the CL final, However i still dont think he suits chelsea but that my opinion, i hope we follow through the intrest in fellani has i belive he would suit and is a better player in that role.

BlueBen

We need someone to command that area like makelele did

-jack-

30 May 2012 18:04:25
Hey Ed002, Thank you for the info concerning the hazard transfer yesterday its much appriciated,i presume chelsea will still be looking for a secondary striker to play behind torres even if hulk should make a move to the bridge. Have chelsea shown any intrest towards joselu or luuk de jong to forfill that role if so how substanial is the intrest ?

once again thank you in advance for taking the time to answer.

BlueBen. {Ed002's Note - Chelsea are looking for anothr striker - remember Anelka, Drogba and Kalou have left). Sturridge is making his case of course but do not be surprised to see another striker arrive.}

Yes Cisse

I higley Doubt cisse would even be considered due to the fact his price would be so high, and we want a secondary striker to play behind torres so he can play at his full potential Ba would be a bargain but im unsure of him at champion league standard however i think luuk de jong and joselu are both capable of providing the missing ingredient are both young and can be moulded to play in the new chelsea style.

BlueBen

30 May 2012 17:29:45
Ed 002 Who is on the shortlist for the managers job other than Robbie ? Is Guardiola a realistic option and if not who is do you think?
Thankyou. {Ed002's Note - Guardiola is certainly an option.}

Thanks for that.
Do you have any insight as to who is likely to get the job ? {Ed002's Note - Not right now.}

30 May 2012 17:11:24
Hazard and Hulk to be presented to the media together in the week after the Belgium vs England game. It is believed Hazard will take Drogba's number with Hulk undecided at present. Hazard deal was done around a week ago but it is being kept quiet because the Hulk deal has been at about 90% done for around a week also and Chelsea want to make a big announcement to get some momentum behind "the squad overhaul".

It was going to be that Cech's new deal was announced at the same time but they are now considered separate matters - keeping Chelsea's elites on long contracts and buying brand new talent. {Ed002's Note - The transfers cannot be completed before July 1.}

But they can be announced right? {Ed002's Note - You can announce that agreement has been reached for PLayer x to join, sure.}

30 May 2012 16:16:12
Sky sports reporting than Chelsea close signing hulk. I know eds are better than sky sports somewhat can you add? {Ed002's Note - There is nothing to add - the situation remains a difference in the fee wanted and offered.}

Is the money issue something in your opinion we can overcome ed?

-jack- {Ed002's Note - Sure.}

30 May 2012 14:36:08
Ed, what positions can Marin play in and is it likely he'll be in the first team next season? {Ed002's Note - He will certainly play next season typically as a winger or an attacking midfielder.}

29 May 2012 23:25:16
Ed, is it true that we made a offer of 28 million pounds for Falcao and that it has been rejected?

PR! {Ed002's Note - No.}

30 May 2012 14:52:23
Hi Eds, I see a lot of people, particularly on the banter pages, referring to Fernando from Porto. Is there any realistic rumours to this guy or is it just fantasy football?

Hass {Ed002's Note - There has been sustained interest for more than a year.}

30 May 2012 11:16:34
Hey Ed, how serious is our interest in Schurle, could he be our backup striker next season. Do we have any interest in Javi Garcia and Martinez. Keep up the good work Eds.
Dastanj {Ed002's Note - here has been interest in Schurrle since last year and he may be an option still. Manchester United, Arsenal, AC Milan and Bayern Munich have certainly been looking at Javi Garcia but I suspected there may well be a push from Manchester City to take Garcia as a replacement for Nigel De Jong. However, Garcia has signed a new contract at Benfica making a move less likely and I suspect Manchester City will turn their attentions to Martinez.}

29 May 2012 19:17:36
Hey Ed, just out of curiosity the CFC advisor that has concerns over Hazard doesn't happen to be...you by any chance? {Ed002's Note - No.}

Even if it was he isnt stupid enough to admit that, would be all over social networks in no time and would lose his job lol what a stupid question.

BlueBen

As you all can see answer was given by ED2, ED1 did not answer, so we can guess who ED1 is quite soon as soon as first clash of characters in Chelsea camp between Hazard and gent who can not stand his atittude, most notable authority in chelsea camp have adifferences of opinions

30 May 2012 12:38:27
I know this is twitter but rumour has it the Hulk deal is done. Apparently this guy was right about the Hazard deal and it also has on there about Guardiola to Chelsea. Thoughts? https://twitter.com/#!/Agent007ITK
https://twitter.com/#!/OficialHulk

Hulk on his own twitter actually write, summin like, thank u Chelsea fans for ur support, sorry for my English hahaa, and then started following Chelsea and mata straight after, that is a clue and a half!

Hulk will most certainly end up signing for us but as for guadiola theres only speculation that he wants a face to face meeting with abramovich thats all thats been said

Hasn't been approved as officially him though has it??!?

29 May 2012 22:52:37
Ed, is there any chance that Sturridge will be sold or loaned out next season? {Ed001's Note - I very much doubt it.}

29 May 2012 17:53:13
Ed are we holding talks or a bid in place for hulk. It seems that Chelsea are trying to sign our targets as soon as possible {Ed001's Note - 002 is not about I am afraid, there are loads of questions stacking up for him, so I will try and answer a few, to the best of my ability. From what I can gather, there are ongoing talks, I don't know of any bid, but I haven't spoken to 002 about it, so I could well be wrong. But usually a bid is one of the final steps.}

30 May 2012 10:16:27
Is it true that a meeting is arranged for Abramovich and Guardiola to discuss his coming as manager?

No there havin a face to face meetin to discuss the situation guadiola hasnt said he will accept the job

30 May 2012 08:45:20
If the club are going to buy a second striker as back up to Torres, then Luke de Jong would be the ideal replacement. He won't cost stupid Money, plus he is a great prospect for the future.

Blue73

Schurrel

30 May 2012 07:31:43
If we get hazard we wont get lucas moura rright did we just biid for lucaz,,s moura just to make hazard scared

As ed002 have said before, the Hazard deal won't change our interest in other players/targets

29 May 2012 23:23:14
Hey ed, Chelsea are signing wingers, but have not signed a CM or attacking mid, do you think we need one and are we looking to buy one? If the rumours are true and bringing in a under 26 transfer policy who can fill this void? {Ed018's Note - Hazard, Mata, Marin are versatile enough to play anywhere in the attack. We have alot of center mids right now so i'm not to sure if one will be brought in}

Why is everyone keep banging on about central midfielders all of the sudden. Fair enough Essien is not the player he was but that isn't a position we should be freting over. The club should be concentrating on a right-back if anything.

29 May 2012 23:22:36
Been seeing a few things about barca now wanting ivan too do u know anything about it ? I dont wana see him go hes been brilliant for us but if he doesnt want to play rb weve got 3 other solid cbs so i suppose it wouldnt be end of the world, he would be missed though

Carefree