Oriol Romeu

[BlueLyon 9,359]

When he is fit, he is better than chalobah/rlc/josh/...

IF there was no injuries he would be starter for us, no doubt.

[The Mak 4,459]

I'm afraid his big chance for Chelsea was blown with that injury. I'm sure he would've been one of Benitez's boys. He would've picked him quite a bit and we could've got a real chance to see what he could do on a consistent basis, but alas...

[DJames 729]

I'm afraid his big chance for Chelsea was blown with that injury. I'm sure he would've been would've Benitez's boys. He would've picked him quite a bit and we could've got a real chance to see what he could do on a consistent basis, but alas...

Nothing is over till the fat lady sings.....

He hasn't been sold (as yet). Mourinho may still try him with a smaller side and he may still work his way back to being a squad player for us.

[The only place to be 11,313]

People overrate this kid a bit, sorry.

I think most people just see a young guy who was improving with almost every performance. What I loved about him was his ability to get the ball and move it on quickly, sometimes finding an incisive pass through the lines and looking stronger and stronger in defence. Losing him last season was a massive blow because I think he would've been a big player for us in the pivot.

Some people can make little comments about people overrating players but I think a lot of people see something in players like Romeu and Chalobah that is missing from some of our older players. There's a hunger and a sense of urgency to their play. It would be a real shame if this guy didn't get another chance at this club because he seemed to have everything we needed.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I think most people just see a young guy who was improving with almost every performance. What I loved about him was his ability to get the ball and move it on quickly, sometimes finding an incisive pass through the lines and looking stronger and stronger in defence. Losing him last season was a massive blow because I think he would've been a big player for us in the pivot.

Some people can make little comments about people overrating players but I think a lot of people see something in players like Romeu and Chalobah that is missing from some of our older players. There's a hunger and a sense of urgency to their play. It would be a real shame if this guy didn't get another chance at this club because he seemed to have everything we needed.

Kid has certainly got a bit of quality about him but I don't understand the overreaction to him going out on loan on here like he's the best DM in the league or something. He's just come back from a serious injury and needs all the game time he can get so sending him out on loan to a decent club that offers exactly that is a good thing in my opinion.

[BOSS 372]

So whats going to happen with this guy?

[JDY 1,290]

So whats going to happen with this guy?

Hopefully a nice loan to get him back into the groove.

[BOSS 372]

Hopefully a nice loan to get him back into the groove.

He is too good to be loaned out.

[OneMoSalah 8,614]

Loan him to a side that pass the ball in either England, Holland or Spain. Someone like Swansea or Ajax would be ideal but yet again Swansea are set to sign that Jose Canas guy from Betis on a free transfer and I'm not sure if Ajax would take him.

[lucio 5,395]

valencia want him on loan. the legendary defensive midfielder albelda has left valencia now so romeu could step into his shoes.

[Leif 6,006]

I actually always thought (by 'always' I mean the moment I found out we were about to sign him) that he would eventually end up at Valencia to fill the eventual void left by Albelda. Quite similar players but Oriol is the better passer definitely.

I think the Valencia supporters would really love and appreciate him. Just the type of player they need and if it's just a loan it'd be a good one - they're in the Europa League so lots of potential playing time.

If this doesn't materialise I hope Villarreal go in for him to try and replace Marcos Senna for a season. Having him in a (potential) relegation battle next season would show a lot about his personality & determination.

Ideally though I'd rather he stay and let Essien ( ) go. Big fan.

[Strike 6,961]

Romeu should get in the team ahead of Lampard, Essien

[kellzfresh 7,226]

Romeu should play with us, if given the chance, he'll prove he is the best option for a pivot we have in my opinion.

At least he should be given a chance during the pre-season for mourinho to evaluate his worth

[different level 1,056]

I think either him or Essien should be loaned out and then again we know how close the latter is with Jose... Moreover we are looking for a new player who plays in his position.

[yuvala 2,167]

I seriously dont get why some of you rate him so high...

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I seriously dont get why some of you rate him so high...

People are in love with potential. It's why our youth players and players on other teams that we don't watch much are almost always overrated. They haven't had a chance to make mistakes yet.(Conversely, people are always want to write-off older players. Cole and Cech are still two of the best in the world at their respective positions but a bad game or a bad mistake will always lead to a chorus of "we need to replace them".)

Romeu has started 15 league games with Chelsea . He had some good games, some great games, and looked lost in others. It's possible he'll develop into a very good player, but it's possible he won't either.He needs to go on loan somewhere and get regular time because right now, he's not good enough to play regularly for a Chelsea team that wants to challenge for everything.

[Jase 43,479]

Eóin - Valencia News ‏@XimoVCF 6m

Oriol Romeu has agreed to join Valencia on loan. Chelsea want €1m and VCF to pay full salary. Two clubs negotiating. (Via @HugoBallester)

[OneMoSalah 8,614]

Eóin - Valencia News ‏@XimoVCF 6m

Oriol Romeu has agreed to join Valencia on loan. Chelsea want €1m and VCF to pay full salary. Two clubs negotiating. (Via @HugoBallester)

Great loan for Oriol... if it happens...