Zouma exit to secure Varane transfer?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

José Mourinho looks set to secure the arrival of Real Madrid defender Raphaël Varane, with the Blues' Kurt Zouma likely to be loaned to Internazionale Milan.

The Daily Express is reporting that Zouma - who only arrived at Chelsea this summer after his initial purchase from and immediate loan back to St Etienne in January 2014 - is likely to move to the Serie A giants to open up a place in Mourinho's squad for Real Madrid's highly-rated Varane.

Mourinho is credited with assisting in Varane's breakthrough with the European champions, though the young Frenchman has struggled to secure first-team opportunities under the tenure of Carlo Ancelotti, who has preferred to field Pepe and Sergio Ramos as his defensive pairing.

Inter, managed by former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, have already expressed an interest on taking Zouma on a six-month loan deal, and Chelsea look likely to sanction the move if they can land Varane this month.

Manchester United are also reportedly keeping tabs on Varane's situation in Spain - though without the allure of guaranteed European football next season and the potential to challenge for honours, Louis van Gaal has targeted Valencia's experienced Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi instead.

[Yeboii 1,844]

Doubt José would want Zouma to leave

[Tautvix 1,321]

The Daily Express is reporting that...

That's enough... I don't need to read nymore...

[Term-X 7,891]

Doubt José would want Zouma to leave

There was no justification for Cahill regaining his place in the side, if Zouma has to be sold for Cahill to finally be replaced by Varane then so be it.

[Beepu 1,714]

There was no justification for Cahill regaining his place in the side, if Zouma has to be sold for Cahill to finally be replaced by Varane then so be it.

The report only mentioned a 6 month loan I believe. Would be crazy to sell Zouma after he showed potential and after only 6 months. Not sure how true this rumour is but if Varane is available we should definitely give it a go. Cahill should be benched even if Varane doesn't come anyway!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The Zouma deal would only be a loan. He has unreal potential, why sell him?

[nyikolajevics 2,420]

Varane could not feature in the Champions League, it would be brave to start the playoff with two CB's in the squad.

I'm sick of these Varane rumours anyway, like he was the only good CB in the world.. There are plenty of good players, Zouma is getting better and better too.

[lionsden 4,689]

I love Zouma now and think he's shown continuous growth and improvement in his game but if his departure will guarantee the signing of one of the best defender in europe with his best years still ahead of him then I will drive him to madrid myself but since the rumour is clearly bullshit, it's a mute point.

[ILoveLamp 270]

Varane would be an excellent signing, but it's more likely in the summer due to him being cup-tied for the CL...

[iseah100 5,612]

Chelsea need to do whatever they can to get Varane. Anything.

[CeleryFC 373]

Surely we'd buy having a view of them playing together eventually. They'd want to work on their partnership for the future of the French national team. Win/win. If we can wait til summer it'd be better though. No sense in sending out Zouma on loan if Varane is going to be unavailable for Champions League.

[Spike 12,049]

@, Shameless click bait.

[boshman 1,073]

Can we sell Cahill to Inter instead??

[BlueLion. 21,491]

@, Shameless click bait.

My work here is done.

[Kalas 0]

Pepe injuried. no way Real will let Varane go.

Stop dreaming!

[LAM09 6,535]

More chance of us getting Ramos as it stands.