Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[BloodIsBlue 291]

Van Ginkel, Rabiot and Kovacic have played in different position throughout their development, that's usually because it's easier to do that with young players especially when they are good at different tasks. Van Ginkel only has a few real advantages over the other two IMO which would be his physicality, aerial ability and stamina and this could just be because he is a bit older. Those advantages Van Ginkel have do make him seem more suited to the league but Ramires is a great example at why you shouldn't neglect technical skill in a Box-To-Box, they don't just have to get there quick and play the position they should also play it really well. Kovacic and Rabiot are already more mature at dribbling, long passing, position after passing, knowing when not to over commit to tackles, playing on the left wing, playing on the right wing and also their movement in the final third compared to Van Ginkel.

They're all at least pretty decent at multiple positions and have played them,even Kovacic who one would suspect needs more defensive support than the other two was a hero for his country Croatia in a WC qualifier against Sebia playing as the holding mid. Marco could play with the under-21's on Friday so we'll get a glimpse of how he's doing.

[Pizy 18,419]

I see we're being linked with Mandzukic again. Please no! He's average and nothing more. He's a Giroud level striker. A backup 2nd option type.

[yuvala 2,167]

A lot of people rave about his passing range and vision tbh so hopefully he'll display these qualities next season.

Dont think he really has that TBH ...

[The Skipper 20,593]

A lot of people rave about his passing range and vision tbh so hopefully he'll display these qualities next season.

His passing ability is like Lampard's, it's pretty good but he's no DLP/regista. B2B player, but technically he's good.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

We should get more experienced CM imo or get someone from youth or Ginkel. No point of buying Kovacic or Rabiot when we have Ginkel. If we buy, buy quality, we have plenty of young players already.

[BloodIsBlue 291]

We should get more experienced CM imo or get someone from youth or Ginkel. No point of buying Kovacic or Rabiot when we have Ginkel. If we buy, buy quality, we have plenty of young players already.

I wouldn't mention these guys if I didn't think they were exceptional quality and at the same time equally exceptional value.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I wouldn't mention these guys if I didn't think they were exceptional quality and at the same time equally exceptional value.

Playing for Chelsea in PL and CL is different thing. As Mou said we will be seriously competing for all titles next season and I dont think someone like Kovacic will do it in first season. I like him as a player and could turn great long term wise, but maybe we need someone in prime to keep consistancy and push team forward through all year.

[Yeboii 1,844]

I wouldn't mention these guys if I didn't think they were exceptional quality and at the same time equally exceptional value.

Oh man getting Kovasic here would be a dream. He is going to be one of the best! And it's a shame he is stuck at Inter with less playing time than he should get.

GO GET HIM ROMAN

[The Skipper 20,593]

We should get more experienced CM imo or get someone from youth or Ginkel. No point of buying Kovacic or Rabiot when we have Ginkel. If we buy, buy quality, we have plenty of young players already.

Van Ginkel is a different type of player to the aforementioned, we need a DLP, it doesn't make sense not sign either ust because they're young and we have Van Ginkel.

[mediator 2,026]

The question is would we be able to fight for the title next season with that kind of signing or would we have to wait 3 - 4 years more to get the best out of them?

Should we sign someone else that is in his prime to fight for the title ?

[The Skipper 20,593]

The question is would we be able to fight for the title next season with that kind of signing or would we have to wait 3 - 4 years more to get the best out of them?

Should we sign someone else that is in his prime to fight for the title ?

Yes, that is definitely the right question, MVG shouldn't come into the equation of it.

I personally think that if no one experienced/reaching their prime is available then we should perhaps go for someone like Kovacic, who is already Inter's best player IMO.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

The thought of having Hazard and Kovacic in the same team is just

[Christo191 173]

The thought of having Hazard and Kovacic in the same team is just

but sadly only in our thoughts!

[Mufassir08 2,400]

but sadly only in our thoughts!

Never say never mate

[BloodIsBlue 291]

The thought of having Hazard and Kovacic in the same team is just

If they played together in the formation (wherever they connected) it would be called the black hole, opponents try to come in but they don't come out (if they do they come out really dizzy at least).

Never say never mate

We'll have to be very convincing to steal this kid away. Figo has called him an 'Investimento importante' and praised him so that won't help our cause. His contract runs until 2017 too... If we win a trophy (or trophies fingers crossed) I think we could have a lot of pull with these wonderkids let it be Kovacic or anybody else. If we could convince them of a future here most clubs would have to sell. Nobody likes a disgruntled player especially a 19 year old that feels the club is standing in his way of an opportunity, Champions league football has a lot of pull when your team is only in domestic leagues.

[Christo191 173]

Never say never mate

This will be too good to actually happen so I'm a non believer!

[Yeboii 1,844]

Never say never mate

Agreed!

I never thought we could get a wonderkid like Kurt Zouma but now we have him!

Kovacic will want Champions League football if he has any ambition. Playing for Mourinho should also be one of his top priorities if he wants to become one of the best.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Kovacic will want Champions League football if he has any ambition. Playing for Mourinho should also be one of his top priorities if he wants to become one of the best.

Some days ago I was screaming out loud for a new CM to partner Matic, but I changed my mind after seeing David Luiz today. These two guys have had a great game and I think we've found the right partner for Matic. Jose only needs to let go of his ego (Luiz in midfield was Rafa's idea) and start playing him there on a regular basis. He can pass, he can defend, he can tackle, he can go forward, he can shoot, he is a great update to Ramires and the best thing about this is that you can fill that spot for free, you don't have to worry about having to spend another €40-50M for a new midfielder.