16 Jul 2020 08:53:55
Morning Ed, there's been lots of reports surrounding Oblak in the last couple of days. Can you see him moving this summer or is he likely to stay at Atleti?

{Ed002's Note - Jan Oblak (G) Atletico have serious money problems that they can resolve by selling one of Oblak or Saul. You can reasonably expect one to leave.}


1.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 10:24:13
Oblak would be the dream signing for a goalkeeper, however in all honesty I will not hold my breath on this one. I can't see Chelsea breaking the record for a goalkeeper twice especially when there are other goalkeepers around who have bright futures ahead of them.


2.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 11:01:28
Then again CFCShak, the goalkeeper has a much more important image in Russian culture than in other footballing nations. It's probably why over the years we've always had extremely talented and expensive goalkeepers. I wouldn't be shocked if Roman did it again.


3.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 11:03:04
Given Atletico’s financial predicament, I think we’re in a favourable position. Especially when you add in Kepa, a keeper who is seemingly highly rated back home, and a ready-made replacement for Oblak at Atletico.


4.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 11:11:16
I'd be shocked if a deal involving Kepa going to other way, even on a longish loan with obligation to buy, wasn't explored this summer.


5.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 11:26:00
Thanks for the update Ed.


6.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 11:34:42
Are we actually looking to recruit Oblak or is this just press noise again? ;

{Ed002's Note - As I have explained, Chelsea has a long list of GKs they have in mind.}


7.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 12:09:47
Thanks Ed.


8.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 12:27:21
Like I said earlier in response to Shak, u won't be shocked if we sign Oblak. My only concern is are we interested in him? I suspect RA is at it again, to bankroll Lampard and return the team to it's dominant days and players like Oblak suit the bill. Imo expect more new faces at the bridge this summer.
Though like the Ed says, not for the buying sake but expect our major worrying positions to addressed with upgrades .


9.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 13:02:13
I don't see why we should pay that kind of money for a GK when our defence is below par.
we should look to fix that first and get a good CB and LB before we even think of a GK

Shame we aren't getting any infor on defenders from ED002 . would so love that though.

i'd pick henderson over oblak onana cakir
dont know of the other keepers on our interest list.


10.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 13:04:04
I'm just speculating here but Ed has said on numerous occasions that Chelsea can help Atleti out regarding their financial situation. I think we came to the conclusion that this was down to the Morata money but perhaps it could be Oblak and Ed knew many months ago. Pure speculation I know but a man can dream!


11.) 16 Jul 2020
16 Jul 2020 13:29:22
I'm would live the acquisition of Oblak. There is no better goalkeeper in the world.

However, I cannot see Chelsea break their own transfer record twice in a market. I'm pretty sure Chelsea are working very hard to get the Havertz transfer over the line.


12.) 17 Jul 2020
17 Jul 2020 09:27:22
Liquor and Poker; it really beats me how this guy (Ed002) knows all these things.