10 Jun 2016 13:59:01
Apparently Vitesse are expecting to have Baker back for next season. Nathan has already had another year confirmed by both clubs but none of the other lads who were there last season will go back. That's from 'sources close to Vitesse' speaking to the Dutch press (de Telegraaf) .
I was expecting to see Baker in and around the Chelsea first team squad this coming season, but if he can have as progressive a season as he had in 15/ 16 then another loan to Vitesse will benefit both him and Chelsea.
I fully expect Baker to have a great career with Chelsea - he reminds me of Thiago Alcantara the way he is so comfortable, and has such quality, with both feet.
10 Jun 2016 14:53:35
I'd keep him in the squad I think he's more than ready for a rotation option. Should just sell Oscar and Baker can replace him in the squad.
{Ed002's Note - he will go on loan again.}
10 Jun 2016 15:34:01
Don't think any of our youngsters have a chance of making it here. Two of our best graduates in Baker and Christensen seem to not even be considered as the future in terms of the Chelsea hierarchy.
{Ed002's Note - Rubbish.}
10 Jun 2016 15:45:45
Can you possibly tell us where baker may go on loan ed?
{Ed002's Note - Vitesse if agreement can be reached over the money.}
10 Jun 2016 15:56:50
Vitesse hasn't worked out for every player but Baker's progression there was massive. Similarly Christensen had a great year in Germany - but that doesn't mean he's ready for the EPL (read Agger's recent comments on the demands on an EPL defender) . If either of those lads have another season of progression like that the one they just had then that'll only put them in a better place to make it at Chelsea.
Would Baker not be better coming into the team when he is more capable of taking over from Fabregas? That's what I see happening in the long term, Baker, Chalobah and RLC could be centre to our midfield plans for a decade.
10 Jun 2016 16:04:35
Why's it rubbish?
{Ed002's Note - Because both players are very much in the thoughts of the club.}
10 Jun 2016 16:37:03
Thanks for that important update ed002. Keep giving us more good news😂.
10 Jun 2016 17:06:45
I rate Baker very highly and I would've liked to have seen him in the squad next season or perhaps a prem loan. However, as it's been mentioned, he had a very successful loan spell in Holland last season and if he is to return he should aim to be one of the best in the league and show the Chelsea management that he's ready to play for us in 2017/ 18. Chalobah, RLC and Baker made up a pretty damn good midfield in the Toulon tournament last month so who knows what the future holds!
10 Jun 2016 22:40:22
Come on Munich mate, it is common knowledge Chelsea send players on loan or develop them locally with a view to being ready at 23 years old. That is the model we work to.