07 Jun 2016 09:38:40
Fellow posters, I have been following this sight for a number of years now and as stated before by the more astute posters, if the Ed's (002 in particular) says NO it means NO, so why keep going on about it! Over a month ago Ed 002 said Greizman to CFC this window will not happen, even after the efforts of a third party, and yet some posters still ask the question, so let it go. The correct questions are: Are we interested or in contact with Morata, Kante, etc. If the answer is no it means no, end of. , I miss the days of us fans asking a sensible question and getting a reliable and truthful answer (from Ed 002 in particular) which would ultimately prove to be right. So get real guys and girls, cut the Ed's some slack and take on board what is shared instead of questioning every post they make. So, I ask of you Ed002, 1. Is Marquinous (spelling) still a priorty as per last year? Can it possibly happen this window? 2.Morata, is there contact? or is the club looking at other "preferred" options? Mikel, Oscar by my readings will be happily moved on, who are the preferred relpacements? I don't hold you to ransom on this as today is today, tomorrow maybe different! Sorry for the "tirade" Ed002, but I miss the old site where your opions and info were gospel.
{Ed002's Note - Things do change Pete. However, (1) PSG had no intention of selling Marquinhos last summer and have agreed a new contract with him - regardless of interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Chelsea. However, the player is continuing to have a difficult time with no regular pattern to his game time and this has led Chelsea to put a marker in place with PSG over another discussion about the player and this has led to some further recent discussions with Chelsea and his representatives. Barcelona have a different player in mind as first choice but will look again to Marquinhos if nothing can be done there - and that situation will be clearer towards the end of June. It is unlikely we will see further interest from Bayern Munich as they have secured their primary target. Manchester City have spoken with his representatives, but again he is not first pick right now. (2) Nothing has changed with Morata - Morata remains of serious interest to Real Madrid who would like to re-sign the player (possibly for the purposes of resale or exchange) but Juventus are looking for a way to keep him unless a replacement is found - Berardi being one possibility and Batshuayi another. There is also interest in him from Chelsea and from Dortmund - who may just be open to a deal involving Aubameyang if Real Madrid push their interest further. Morata would be open to staying in Turin but Juventus would need to discuss the buy back clause with Real Madrid and extend it. (3) John Obi Mikel will possibly be available in the summer, it might depend on the new manager and there is certainly no decision at this time. Previous interest from Al Ain, Monaco, Inter, Napoli and Real Madrid has likely gone. Interest in Obi from Shanghai SIPG may not be welcomed by the player. (4) Chelsea are willing to sacrifice Oscar in the summer with Juventus known to still be keen on the player. PSG have enquired on several occasions, as have Real Madrid, but that interest has all gone. Juventus is constrained from buying non-EU players unless they can make space in their quota. A move to China has been mooted but the player has no interest. (5) There will be changes in midfield but right now the players the club has been interested in are "difficult" buys (like Pogba) or have unacceptable demands (like Pjanic).}
07 Jun 2016 13:44:06
What's the hold up with Pogba. Is it the player demands or the fee with Juventus? Or that he just doesn't want to join?
07 Jun 2016 13:32:55
Great post Kiwi Pete and a very interesting reply Ed002.
Ed002 you often mention that Chelsea 'will not be held to ransom' when negotiating for players. Can I just ask, does the football board at Chelsea's approach differ to that of other clubs in that respect? Do they have more defined red lines that they set out and won't cross for example?
You mentioned a while ago that you might be able to shed some light on how the transfer process really works at Chelsea. If you ever have the time would this be possible as it would be incredibly interesting to know the reality.
As an aside, thanks for all the time you give and the valuable insight and information.
{Ed002's Note - There is nothing unusal in clubs not wanting to pay over the odds for players.}
07 Jun 2016 13:44:06
What's the hold up with Pogba. Is it the player demands or the fee with Juventus? Or that he just doesn't want to join?
{Ed002's Note - There is no "hold up". I have no idea what goes on in your head.}
07 Jun 2016 17:09:08
I don't think Chelsea would be pushing this hard for pogba if they thought the player would not be interested in the move. I understand it's a hard deal to make especially as we now have no champions league but maybe Chelsea are willing to pay what juventus want but juve are still trying for replacements like pjanic for example. For pogba to further his career he needs a move to England or Spain as Italian football offers nothing anymore especially financial. conte could be a deciding factor, here's hoping ;)
07 Jun 2016 18:01:21
Chelsea now run a tight ship as others go out and spend what it takes! Like we used to do! But now we like Sam dingle counting his loose change to see if he got enough for a pint in the woolpack.
07 Jun 2016 21:01:47
Let's be honest pinky, Chelsea are far from counting loose change. We as fans have been spoilt since Roman took over. Go back 20 years and I would not of believed we could compete at the highest level, let alone win a champions league and euro league cup. We could challenge next season without any new signings, but I'm sure a few will join and we will be back up there. The Windows not even open yet so Roman won't like what he seen last season just as much as us fans.
08 Jun 2016 04:19:50
Nwblue, why do you and a few fellow posters keep repeating this rubbish about us competing next season without any new signings. How? We finish 10 on a the table with Lester City on top and all the other big clubs will get better. Our problems cannot be solved with tactics, we need to overhaul or defence.
08 Jun 2016 07:14:50
We have a good squad, yes it can be better, but we can still compete. This is real life, not a computer game. Chelsea will not be going and spending £200m. I think no euro football next season could be a blessing but it's highly important that a team like Chelsea get straight back into champions league so would top four be a realistic target, I think it would.
09 Jun 2016 07:13:54
Thanks for the reply Ed 002, really do appreciate it.