07 Aug 2014 13:30:51
Hi Eds. Do you see us signing another player in this window? It's gone quiet since Jose said his business is finished.
However I still have a niggling feeling there's a surprise waiting to happen whether it be a Cavani, Khedira or Varane type signing.

Can you shed any light Eds? Is there any genuine interest in Torres? That will make a big difference to who we do or don't sign surely.

{Ed008's Note - Yes I think theirs a good chance of that providing Jose can loan the players out he doesn't need for this season like Romeu has joined Stuttgart a few of the youngsters will need to find clubs and theirs this rule for the Champions League needing to Omit 1 foreign player from their likely squad that needs to be taken into account.
I don't think Khedira/Varane will happen this transfer window neither Cavani aswell although those rumours will not go away.. Theirs some interest in Torres I think Atletico is one, Wolfsburg is the most recently linked but I'm not convinced I don't think Torres will leave till next summer IMO.

1.) 07 Aug 2014
Thanks Ed. So what sort of signing do you see and who do you think is likely to leave?
It looked odds on that Mikel and Torres would go but recent 'quotes' suggest both will stay. Same with Cech. So not quite sure who the one foreign player would be unless maybe Zouma went out on loan and another CB was brought in.
Do you think Song is an option?

{Ed008's Note - Mikel and Torres are players proving very hard to find buyers due to wages I think both will stay for the time being aswell as Cech unless a very good offer comes in for him. Marin is a foreign player who is not needed he would be the easier option.
I don't think Song would be an option certainly not a better player then Matic or the linked Khedira.

2.) 07 Aug 2014
Cheers Ed - spot on.

3.) 07 Aug 2014
So no other striker coming in, little worrying, hopefully costa hits floor running and stays injury free,

{Ed008's Note - Well unless Torres leaves the club I don't think so hard to rotate 3 strikers in a season when your formation requires only 1.

4.) 07 Aug 2014
Yeah would always of been tough to keep a player like falcao cavani aubameyang happy now we have costa, cheers ed!

5.) 08 Aug 2014
Ed008 if not varane, khedira or cavani who do you see us signing?

{Ed008's Note - I'm not saying those 3 aren't possible, I'm not gonna guess who's likely to be signed as I don't think their will be any more signings squad is very strong.

6.) 08 Aug 2014
08 Aug 2014 12:04:09
Is it Ed008?

Drogba & Torres offer very little attacking threat and this is Costa's first Season in the Premier League.

Also because of Home Grown rules the squad will need to be very thin which won't help.

Where are the goals coming from, Hazard will need to really step up this Season as Willian is very wasteful, Oscar will be burnt out and Salah is technically very poor and young.

I think We've managed the squad really badly and if Jose doesn't Win either the Prem or Champions League, which of course is no easy feat He'll likely be axed.

{Ed008's Note - Torres and Drogba can contribute easily 15 goals between them I think your underrating them, Costa has been one of the most consistent strikers for the last 2 years and Hazard is coming off the most successful season in his career in terms of goals, add Schurrle's eye for goal when starting and Fabregas box to box midfield work which makes him a threat I see this Chelsea side scoring goals when needed from all areas of the pitch!
I don't Jose sacked if he doesn't deliver either Title but surely a must improved squad and a proper No9 striker boosts our chances of either winning the Premiership or better both Major competitions.

7.) 09 Aug 2014
09 Aug 2014 11:40:38
I just feel that We're taking too big a risk on the forwards, Diego Costa looked immense for much of last Season & has looked good so far this pre season but if He doesn't hit the ground running or picks up a bad injury We're left with Torres (sigh) & a past it Drog.

With all the sales We've made, the increased TV revenue & all these other riches We're supposed to be swimming in, I find it hard to believe We have back up forwards who are at best, no better than our back up's last season.

Also We've replaced David Luiz with a Young & very very raw Zouma which at this moment in time doesn't look like much of an upgrade to Me.
If Terry or Cahill are out for any length of time does anyone really feel comfortable with Zouma as the alternative at this stage of His career.

I appreciate home grown rules are a stumbling block but I just feel over a course of a hopefully 55-60 game season We might come up short.
Especially with our short comings at either end of thd pitch.