16 Mar 2016 15:30:14
Say Hazard leaves this summer, which is very possible. Who would you like to replace him? Personally I love Reus, but as the eds have stated in almost certainly not going to happen. Would James work in the BPL if this rumored Madrid switch happens?
16 Mar 2016 16:43:35
All depends who will be next Chelsea manager and what kind of tactical approach will new have.
{Ed002's Note - You know who the next manager will be.}
16 Mar 2016 16:46:17
I don't think the rumoured straight swap will happen, but the players moving between the clubs in separate deals is possible. I think James is a quality footballer who would work in any league.
I think we'll be playing with two strikers under Conte next season, with or without a back three, and should Hazard stay I'd expect him to play just off a main striker. Should he leave then both James and Griezann excel in this position - I'd love to see us sign either of them if the need arises.
16 Mar 2016 19:11:56
Hazard has almost 4 years left on his contract - he won't be going anywhere.
16 Mar 2016 20:54:30
I won't be happy swapping Hazard for James Rodriguez. If Hazard wants to leave then it is better if we heavily cash on him and bring the players that would fit to new manager's system. Chelsea will probably concentrate on getting 2 or 3 strikers, again it depends who will leave.
16 Mar 2016 23:27:03
I agree and can see hazard going. I personally wouldn't want James. Although a great talent he appears to be a mood player. When he's good he's very very good but otherwise he's anonymous. Imo that isn't what we need. We have enough of that type of player at the moment. Hopefully they will leave in summer and get in players who want to be here long term.
17 Mar 2016 07:20:19
C'mon Mrs Costa, surely you realise that clubs resign players to a longer deal to elevate their selling price rather than have them "run down" their contract and get little or no return for their original outlay. Hazards value (should he wish to go) is much higher on a four year deal than with only 12 months remaining at seasons end.
17 Mar 2016 14:02:08
Yes Kiwi, but the fact is that he has 4 years on his contract and will only leave if Conte wants him to leave.