Chelsea Rumours Archive June 04 2012

04 Jun 2012 21:29:45
Hi ed, in terms of van der wiel what is the likelihood of him joining Chelsea now that bosingwa has left?
Are Chelsea looking for another central midfielder also and if yes is tiote the man? {Ed002's Note - He is one of the two right backs most likely to join.}

04 Jun 2012 21:21:09
Hi ed- has hulk actually agreed a deal with chelsea or is it just a rumour at the moment that he will be joining the blues? If it is true what are the conditions and when will it be confirmed? Thanks {Ed002's Note - Nothing is agreed just yet.}

04 Jun 2012 18:42:55
Hey Ed, with Marin, Hazard and probably Hulk coming into the team what does this mean for Kevin De Bryne, will he go out on loan again or wll he stay and fight for his place. Also what does this mean for Raul Meireles and Florent Malouda. If they do leave where are there likely destinations? {Ed002's Note - De Bruyne will almost certainly begin next season on loan.}

04 Jun 2012 17:47:48
Finally Eden Hazard has been confirmed as a chelsea player after passing his medical and releasing his statement.

I must admit both Hazard and Marin signings are fantastic. Both players can play as wingers and are devastating to that effect. Not just that as they both have the ability to play in the hole position too. Good times.

Hulk yet to sign but that signing would only strengthen chelsea and hopefully we should reach different heights.

Personally i wouldn't sign a striker and would use sturridge as the back up to torres next year. Hopefully the year after next, Lukaku will be ready to play after a loan spell out and could push for a starting birth alongside Kevin De Bruyn who is another exciting talent.

Shak

Im still unsure over Sturridge, I have high hopes for him but he needs to be more of a team player for me, one interesting stat I read today however, he was our top goalscorer this season with 13 IF you don't include penalties, frank on 16 (5 pens) which surprised me, any thoughts ?

PieZ

Sturridge at present far too selfish -- he must learn to be a team player and the meaning of the word "pass". He has skill and pace, but was rightly played little by RDM when team effort was needed first and foremost. Even if he can adapt to that idea then he couls still be a good player for us. If not....

VBS

I agree Sturridge is so frustrating because you can see he has potential to be a good premier league player he just needs to look up and pass when there is a player in a better position. I hope he gets a chance upfront this season.

Completely agree. I think because rdm took him out we won the two cups because he always chooses the wrong options. Big liability. Back up striker to torres maybe ok i suppose

Shak

04 Jun 2012 17:28:22
my oh my... Hazard has been confirmed on the chelsea website! how scary are we looking up front! hazard,hulk(if we get him), mata and torres! with marin as a sub we are looking quite the fierce competition for anyone in europe i must say. i can genuinely see us winning the prem and retaining the champs league next season! lets do this! im stoked! UP THE BLUES!!

mikec

04 Jun 2012 17:07:32
TERMS AGREED FOR EDEN HAZARD
Posted on: Mon 04 Jun 2012
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce we have agreed terms with Lille for the transfer of Eden Hazard.
The 21-year-old Belgian international has agreed personal terms with the club and today passed a medical examination. He will join the club in July when the players return for pre-season training.
Hazard, who was pursued by a host of top European clubs, moves to Stamford Bridge from the French Ligue 1 team, who he joined back in 2005 from Belgian side Tubize.
He is a versatile attacker who can play out wide, behind the frontman or as an out-and-out striker.
Having been named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year at the tender age of 17, the outstanding achievement from his five years in France was securing the league and cup double in 2010/11, his stock rising rapidly with a string of impressive displays.
During his final season at Lille, when he was a team-mate of Joe Cole, he scored 21 goals in 48 games and made 18 assists, playing an integral role as the club finished third behind Montpellier and Paris St-Germain, to make the Champions League qualifying rounds.
He signed off in style after being handed the captain's armband for his final game for Lille, scoring a memorable hat-trick against Nancy in a devastating first-half display.
Hazard made his Belgium international debut as a 17-year-old in a game against Luxembourg in November 2008, coming on as a late substitute. He has 28 caps to his name and played the full 90 minutes in the friendly defeat against England at Wembley on Saturday where he came up against three of his new Chelsea team-mates.
Following his medical today, he said: 'I'm delighted to finally arrive here, it's a wonderful club and I can't wait to get started.'
He becomes the fourth Belgian to join the club, following the arrivals of Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
He joins German international Marko Marin as new additions to the Chelsea squad since the January transfer window.

U dont need to post the whole web page

04 Jun 2012 16:33:50
Gregory Van Der Wiel said he would be interested in a move to Chelsea hope he moves to us

I hope he doesnt overrated

curt

Have you actually seen him play? another bosingwa

Vincent

Nah i think people assume because hes dutch he will be good because of how good there national team is at the moment but the holland teams defence is poor people dont realise that

curt

04 Jun 2012 13:33:36
ED002 Hazard due to be on a french radio station at 3 to talk about his move to Chelsea? deal must be all done then medical was today as reports suggest? {Ed002's Note - The deal cannot be "done" until after July 1. I am not sure why this seems so difficult to comprehend. However he has agreed the move - as we already know.}

Going by your logic Ed Chelsea would not of needed to give any info regarding the Marin transfer but they did. Secondly the ligue 1 summer transfer window opens this year midnight June 13th {Ed002's Note - Fine I am clearly wasting my time and will say no more about any transfers.}

Eds I think what we're all trying to say is Marin transfer has actually been announced on Chelsea website but hazard/hulk has not. {Ed002's Note - Sorry, I read this to be something about a radio show. I have explained that details were still to be completed. It seems to be a completely hopeless effort on my behalf.}

04 Jun 2012 13:17:25
hi ed, just wondering if there is any news on Cavani?
the odds of him joining Chelsea have been cut today from 10/1 to 6/4? {Ed002's Note - There is no news - Chelsea remain interested in the player.}

04 Jun 2012 12:29:56
Hey Ed, if we do sign a new right back such as Van Der Weil then what will happen to Ivanovic. Will he play center back with Luiz, Terry and Cahill or be a cover as right back. Also has there been a bid submitted from Real Madrid for him or is this just speculation {Ed002's Note - If a right back arrives it will be as a replacement for Bosingwa who has left. It has nothing to do with Ivanovic. Van Der Wiel will almost certainly move in the summer and his preference remains Spain - although it is unlikely that something can be worked out with Valencia. Real Madrid have also shown an interest in the player. Chelsea may maintain an interest but they remain more interested in Azpilicueta. Roma was another option for VDW but he has turned them down.}

Are the clubs far apart on Azpi's valuation? {Ed002's Note - It is not just a matter of money. An offer has been made and it has not at this time been accepted. Chelsea are also considering VDW.}

Ed i thought an der wiel said he would love a move to chelsea just hasnt been asked {Ed002's Note - After he would love to move to Valencia and he would love to move to Madrid.}

04 Jun 2012 10:40:33
Ed 002 Now that Ivan has said he is happy in London and the club have put a high value on his transfer,do you think he will stay?
I know you have said Juve were interested but if Real cant afford him presumably everyone else would struggle as well?
Are the club still interested in the likes of Cavani & Falcao, who would challenge Torres for the striker position, or are they looking at younger strikers like Schurrle, who would be more of a back up?
Many thanks {Ed002's Note - If he says he wants to stay it is most likely he will. The situation with the strikers remains unchanged - the club are interested in brining someone in.}

04 Jun 2012 10:07:30
Is it true tht Cavani is in London having talks with Chelsea?!

04 Jun 2012 12:15:09
With the signing of verthongen to spurs , who can play just as good at right back as he does at center back do you see the possibility of us maybe bidding for kyle walker ? buying a few english players makes sense for being able to play in the champions league ..

Vertonghen plays centre back and left back.

Walker has just recently signed a 5 year contract extension at spurs if I remember rightly, would be a great buy but I can't see it happening.

PieZ

04 Jun 2012 09:45:26
Even if we sign hulk hazard, if we get Walcott and sagna from arsenal this transer window would of been wasted, im pretty sure it's I ly a rumour but really nor players we wanna be linked with,

Who is we? Arsenal or Manc fans you're talking about. I'm dead certain vast majority of Chelsea fans are pleased with the direction of our squad building.
JG

Sagnas alright but wallcott please dont let it happen and wots wrong with hulk ?

curt

It is a rumour and a rubbish one at that....there is no foundation to it whatsoever.

Walcott is never going to happen and wheres Sagna popping up from?

Melbourne CFC

Chelsea boys in charge will not make any bid for walcott and why would they bid on sagna who hasa broken leg he might not even be the same player when he is back chelsea wont sign either of these players

BlueBen

If sagna didnt break a leg he might be an understandable buy but melbourne is right its never guna happen or atleast i hope it doesnt

curt

04 Jun 2012 00:18:06
Hi ed, I know you've said for quite a while that there will be no news regarding south American players until mid July I think, has this got anything to do with the Olympics and players and agents being in the country for discussions?

Thanks Mate

FT9 {Ed002's Note - No - a misassumption.}

Wasn't it June 7-8? Are we still likely to sign any South America-based players Ed?