Axel Witsel

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

That has to be a nightmare being paid in Rubles at this point.

[lucio 5,418]

reunite them

[Fernando 6,585]

Different media in Belgium are reporting that he has to leave Zenit St Petersburg because of de devaluation of the Russian Rouble!

Witsel (just as Hulk, Javi Garcia, etc...) have their contracts in €. At the current exchange rate... this is a big problem for the Russian Clubs.

I would take Witsel over Mikel/Ramires any day!!!

You think they will sell him in the January transfer window or wait till the summer?

If they selling at a bargain, Chelsea would be stupid not to go for it this January.

[killer1257 3,282]

He seems to be a better Mikel,but is he a real box to box player or does he not go that often forward?I have only seen him play for the national team.

I think that if we really want to buy a player,it should be a box to box player or a right winger.

Still,I prefer to give RLC a chance before buying a player we maybe do not need

[Thendo 1,088]

Not that much of an upgrade to Ramires imo, dont see any reason why we should be after him. Can't see Zenit selling him for a cheap price either.

[mediator 2,026]

I think it's too late now we've Matic and Fabregas.

He isn't homegrown i'd rather we give a chance to our youth

The only guy i would want us is Pogba

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Possibly the only midfielder in world football in that position that would be an improvement on a Matic-Fabregas pivot would be if we signed Paul Pogba. I like Witsel but is he better than Matic? Frankly, there isn't a DM in world football better than he is.

[Atholy 1,293]

You think they will sell him in the January transfer window or wait till the summer?

If they selling at a bargain, Chelsea would be stupid not to go for it this January.

They are not really stating when he should leave. The only thing media know is that due to this Rouble devaluation... The international players with high incomes are draining the clubs!

So they will probably all have to leave soon. As for Witsel... I think he's ready to leave Russia. The only thing now is that Zenit are on top of the league. Probably he would like to stay and become champions of Russia before leaving!

Skyport reports that the clubs will need to be honoured. But most likely will not be re-newed!

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9612468/decline-of-ruble-placing-huge-pressure-on-russian-football-clubs-to-meet-their-wage-bills

[Atholy 1,293]

He seems to be a better Mikel,but is he a real box to box player or does he not go that often forward?I have only seen him play for the national team.

I think that if we really want to buy a player,it should be a box to box player or a right winger.

Still,I prefer to give RLC a chance before buying a player we maybe do not need

The thing I like a lot about Axel Witsel is that he has a lot to offer.

• he's a technically gifted midfielder
• his best position is the n°6 position
• he can attack... he can score goals
• BUT he's a kind of guy that works for the team => he's a soldier in midfield area
• he's also the kind of player that can mark out the opposing main man. If he would play against Fabregas... I'm pretty sure he's capable of putting him out of the game 90 mins.
• he doesn't look really strong... but he and Fellaini on our NT midfield are 2 warriors. So many turnovers and supply to our creative attackers!

[Atholy 1,293]

I think it's too late now we've Matic and Fabregas.

He isn't homegrown i'd rather we give a chance to our youth

The only guy i would want us is Pogba

Possibly the only midfielder in world football in that position that would be an improvement on a Matic-Fabregas pivot would be if we signed Paul Pogba. I like Witsel but is he better than Matic? Frankly, there isn't a DM in world football better than he is.

I know what you're saying... BUT what if Matic get's injured? I don't really see a perfect back-up at the moment. Mikel nor Ramires are good replacements for me... So we need a good DCM imo. Pogba... of course. But that's easy to say seen he's one of the greatest stars of european football now. Which could be noticed if you turn around his pricetag !

[LAM09 7,043]

I know what you're saying... BUT what if Matic get's injured? I don't really see a perfect back-up at the moment. Mikel nor Ramires are good replacements for me... So we need a good DCM imo. Pogba... of course. But that's easy to say seen he's one of the greatest stars of european football now. Which could be noticed if you turn around his pricetag !

Back up for £30m+?

It ain't gonna happen.

[LAM09 7,043]

I know what you're saying... BUT what if Matic get's injured? I don't really see a perfect back-up at the moment. Mikel nor Ramires are good replacements for me... So we need a good DCM imo. Pogba... of course. But that's easy to say seen he's one of the greatest stars of european football now. Which could be noticed if you turn around his pricetag !

Back up for £30m+?

It ain't gonna happen.

[rantdeville 195]

Different media in Belgium are reporting that he has to leave Zenit St Petersburg because of de devaluation of the Russian Rouble!

Witsel (just as Hulk, Javi Garcia, etc...) have their contracts in €. At the current exchange rate... this is a big problem for the Russian Clubs.

I would take Witsel over Mikel/Ramires any day!!!

Don't get to watch much of him tbh but in that video he is so much like Matic it's astounding. Well ahead of Mikel in..well, everything. And if I'm being objective his ability/technique on the ball out wide is impressive. Gets himself past defenders on the touch line like a winger. Don't get to see Matic that wide very much.

[lucio 5,418]

Back up for £30m+?

It ain't gonna happen.

as mikel is playing every game atm. he would be a starter right now probably

[LAM09 7,043]

as mikel is playing every game atm. he would be a starter right now probably

Probably now, but not in the long run. Pogba would be a better addition to our squad.