Axel Witsel

[The Mak 4,459]

His career was going nicely until he decided to jump aboard the money train to Russia. Was a big fan of his, but sadly, I believe he has wasted crucial development years in a piss-poor league and has plateaued as a result.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

His career was going nicely until he decided to jump aboard the money train to Russia. Was a big fan of his, but sadly, I believe he has wasted crucial development years in a piss-poor league and has plateaued as a result.

Remember when Mou was keen to bring him to Real. Who knows, he might be one of best if things went differently.

[Marvin123 484]

18m and around 120k a week it is then!!!

Wow that's a coup

[mediator 2,026]

18m and around 120k a week it is then!!!

Wow that's a coup

where do you get those numbers?

[Marvin123 484]

Russia

[mediator 2,026]

Russia

That's a fair price

[bababoom 4,478]

Matic - Cesc - Witsel, mouthwatering. No two ways about it, Witsel is a MASSIVE improvement over Mikel.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

Would be a very good signing, solid player. Only problem I have is the source reporting that he close to agreeing personal terms doesnt seem very good; @RusFootballNews

[jernej93 565]

Matic - Cesc - Witsel, mouthwatering. No two ways about it, Witsel is a MASSIVE improvement over Mikel.

I am not fan of this "improvement over Mikel" tags

We need midfielder who can't even be compared with Mikel and who can play first 11 and play on Champions League/Premier league level with ease ... Fabregas/Matić level of player

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

meh if the rumoured fee is accurate I'm okay with it. He doesn't really do anything brilliantly but as a squad player seems to be an upgrade to Mikel.

[Unionjack 7,531]

meh if the rumoured fee is accurate I'm okay with it. He doesn't really do anything brilliantly but as a squad player seems to be an upgrade to Mikel.

I understand what youre saying but on a few occasions early last season in interviews Mou said he loved having problems with team selection. We all found this very strange as it turned out that we had the same basic team most weeks,

I dont know how good this lad is as Ive not watched him much but I always think we should get the very best player we can get and let them fight over whos the best.

Getting someone because hes a good squad player doesnt fill me with much enthusiasm or hope for Europe.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

18m and around 120k a week it is then!!!

Wow that's a coup

Where did you get that from?

[LukakutoStamford 779]

Not sure why everyone is so down on Witsel. He's as solid as they come and he'll allow Cesc room to freelance. Matic/Witsel will be a formidable pairing and should allow for stronger midfield and more counter attacking. If it is 18 million pounds it's a bargain

[LondonsFinest 692]

Not sure why everyone is so down on Witsel. He's as solid as they come and he'll allow Cesc room to freelance. Matic/Witsel will be a formidable pairing and should allow for stronger midfield and more counter attacking. If it is 18 million pounds it's a bargain

As I have watched so very little, can you give me a detailed view on his game, strengths, weaknesses, etc.?

[mikeholiday 209]

As I have watched so very little, can you give me a detailed view on his game, strengths, weaknesses, etc.?

I saw the Wales match. He didnt really touch the ball much in this game. But he sure was box to box.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

"Witsel" is the Romanian for "calf" Actually it is "vițel" here but the pronunciation is exactly the same.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/585314/Jose-Mourinho-influence-agent-Chelsea-battle-Man-Utd-star-Axel-Witsel

http://russianfootballnews.com/exclusive-axel-witsel-close-to-agreement-with-chelsea/

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/axel-witsel-latest-manchester-united-and-chelsea-to-battle-for-belgian-midfield-star-10323126.html

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/449011/Chelsea-Transfer-News-24m-Witsel-OFFER-Mourinho-s-MASS-EXODUS-Koke-not-for-sale

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-want-axel-witsel-as-van-gaal-looks-to-bring-romelu-lukaku-to-manchester-united--thursdays-top-transfer-stories-10327959.html

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Too good, and more importantly too expensive, to sit on the bench.

Central midfield is an area we more than have covered. Unless one of Cesc, Matic, Ramires or Mikel wish to leave, we should be spending the money elsewhere.