24 Dec 2019 15:25:24
Ed002 - any chance of a Christmas present for us intrepid stalwarts looking for a bit of into on Chelsea's and for January?!
Have a good one regardless!
{Ed002's Note - I will try and deal with those being asked about.
Youcef Atal (RB/RM and a hat trick at LW) but not really ready for the step up.
Mario Fernandes (RB) No.
Jose Gaya (LB) No.
Mohamed Akandji (CB) Stoke kiddie for U20s and loan – perhaps at some point but not a priority.
Benoit Badiashile (CB) interest in taking him in the future but also interest from elsewhere – forget him for a year or two.
Ruben Dias (CB) interest will go and he will head elsewhere when he moves.
Bruno Guimaraes (DM/CM) Shakhtar Donetsk have been in discussions with the representative of the player (who they have a close relationship to) and Athletico Paranaense but the asking price is proving to be a major stumbling block. Napoli, Atletico, Chelsea, Marseille (as a Gustavo replacement) and Kashima Antlers (who are completely out of the picture) have also a declared interest. Chelsea have discussed taking the player in 2020 with his club. Forget him – heading elsewhere.
Ruslan Malinovskyi (CM) Although Makelele has said he likes the look of Malinovskyi, he would be a Jorginho replacement, but it may be tough to get a Work Permit and he only moved this summer - so don't hold your breath.
Ben Chrisene (M) also wanted by Southampton and both Leeds and Liverpool have watched him.
Marco van Ginkel (CM/AM) purchased as the replacement for Frank Lampard has suffered dire injuries pretty much ever since. PSV are very keen on taking him and Chelsea have the option to extend his contract by two years. The club will talk with the player, who is now training again, and opt to extend, send him on loan for the rest of the season and review the situation at the end of the season.
Romario Baro (RM) Real Madrid and Chelsea are keen – seems unlikely.
Isaac Lihadji (RW) kiddie from Marseille who is attracting interest of several leading sides with Barcelona constantly pushing the lady from Marseille about the player and Arsenal raising interest but not firming it up - unlikely
Raphinha (RW) Chelsea, Leicester and Fiorentina have been looking at the Sporting player but he joined Rennes and will be watched further - unlikely.
Florinel Coman (LW/F) plays for FCSB in Romania - recomended by DP - WP situation unclear
Antonio Marin (LW/F) Dinamo Zagreb kiddie interesting Chelsea, Manchester City, Milan, Villarreal and Juventus.
Reinier Jesus (AM) seen as a future talent with interest from England, Germany, Italy and Real Madrid in particular - Chelsea will look to negotiate a reduction in the €70M fee and take him next summer - a lot of interest from elsewhere.
Giovanni (AM) Santos kiddie wanted by Braga and Ajax - maybe one for 2020.
Kai Havertz (AM) Not going to happen at the €100M plus asking price.
Emanuel Vignato (AM//RW) Chievo youngster who is attracting attention from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and a several Italian sides including Milan, Napoli, Torino and Inter. Torino have already been discounted as an option and troubles at Napoli, who he nearly joined in the summer may well remove them as well. He is behind Federico Chiesa for Inter. Chelsea would like him but it may not be a good move career wise.
Isco (AM) offered to Chelsea to make space in the Real Madrid squad for his replacement.
Mohamed Ihattaren (AM/RM/RW) at the end of 2018 five clubs were invited to watch MI including Chelsea, Barcelona, Olympique Lyon, Benfica and Manchester City. Chelsea have a chap who does look at players on their behalf in the Nederlands but without asking him I don't know if Chelsea have looked again at him recently, but Chelsea could as for him if a deal for MvG is to be done.
Jadon Sancho (RW) An expensive option – Chelsea would want a reduction on proce, interest from elsewhere including Manchester City.
Leon Bailey (LW) no more than a back up.
Wilfred Zaha (W/F) Way to expensive and only one at the club keen.
Vinicius Jr (LW) It has not been working out well for the player in Spain and Wolves have shown an interest in him but he would only be a second string to Diego Jota - and the asking price (circa €60M - although they may accept less) is seen as high. Arsenal have been approached but with Saka emerging on the left it is the issue of Pepe on the right and Aubameyangadingdong in the centre or left that needs the most consideration - but he shares and agent with Martinelli so there may be a discussion. Chelsea have also been approached as he would provide an option to Hudson-Odoi on the left allowing Pulisic to move to his more natural right side. Others have been approached but none would be in a position to look for more than a loan and Real Madrid need players gone to continue their rebuild.
Timo Werner (S) RBL know of the interest of Chelsea who consider TW as a suitable replacement for Giroud. Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United remain keen - but this could change quickly depending on other targets clubs have - for example if MU were able to sign Haaland then interest in TW would go - equally if other clubs were not able to sign their targets, interest in TW might increase.}
Moussa Dembele (S) another suitable replacement for Giroud. Certainly not going to happen in the short term.
Fyodor Chalov (F) Has been watched and one person is very keen.
Bryan Fiabema (S) Kiddies from Tromso wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City - Chelsea had someone speak with him and explain what his future would look like - a decision should be made in the coming weeks.
Emrehan Gedikli (S) Chelsea wanted the kid (16) in exchange for JCS but BL said no - he would stay in Germany until 2021 - so won't happen.
Matias Godoy (F) Chelsea are very, very keen on the kid and there may be a little horse trading with another side to remove their interest.
Joe Gelhardt (F) Wigan kiddie.
There are two German kiddies the club would not want named.
24 Dec 2019 20:26:10
Amazing.
Thanks.
24 Dec 2019 20:30:33
Amazing Ed002. Just one other name to ask about- Boubacar Kamara, assume interest has gone?
{Ed002's Note - He signed a new contract.}
24 Dec 2019 20:47:05
Fantastic, thanks so much Ed - have a great Christmas.
24 Dec 2019 20:13:43
That’s a nice Christmas present Ed. Thank you.
24 Dec 2019 20:13:43
That’s a nice Christmas present Ed. Thank you.
24 Dec 2019 20:26:10
Amazing.
Thanks.
24 Dec 2019 21:04:00
Cheers Ed002- have a fantastic Christmas.
24 Dec 2019 22:32:31
Superb ed, enjoy the holidays.
{Ed002's Note - And you Matt.}
25 Dec 2019 07:20:06
Thank you and happy holidays, Ed002!
(Although I think you forgot Ben Chilwell and Nathan Ake in that massive list :)! )
{Ed002's Note - Ake just perhaps but it would have to be immediately and none of the CBs are leaving in January. Chelsea have five LBs including a promising youngster on the books.}
25 Dec 2019 08:06:05
Thanks Ed have a good day wherever you are.
25 Dec 2019 08:53:15
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how frequently and fast all of you eds reply throughout the year. I hope that you remember to take some time off every once in a while! You guys definitely deserve it! :)
{Ed002's Note - It is a pleasure Emil - and enjoy the holidays.}
25 Dec 2019 09:39:49
Nice one Ed. You said Florinel Coman was recommende by DP. Mind me asking who that is?
{Ed002's Note - It is unimportant.}
25 Dec 2019 13:24:40
Thanks Ed2, brilliant info as always.
25 Dec 2019 14:40:05
Dastanj- I'm assuming it's super Dan Petrescu cause of the Romanian links!
25 Dec 2019 15:52:00
Wishing you a great Christmas Ed002. Thanks for the insight.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
26 Dec 2019 06:57:44
Amazing ed thanks a million. We keep our fingers crossed.
28 Dec 2019 11:53:29
Ed any reason chukwueze not on the list?
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea has made no approach for the player.}