Schurrle signing confirmed; will wear #14

[themightyblue 443]

http://www.oneworldsports.com/chelsea-boosts-attacking-options-pending-schurrle-capture/

Written by Raphael Honigstein

Few interesting things

'Last August, his club had come close to agreeing on an offer from Blues for Schürrle as well, Völler revealed, but a lack of suitable replacements had put a stop to the transfer. “This year,” he said, “we will see if there are alternatives.” In soccer terms, this is code for “we’ll do it.” ONE World Sports understands that both clubs have agreed in principle to do the deal for a fee just north of €20 million ($26M). Leverkusen does not want to announce the deal before it can secure the capture of one or two targets. Gladbach’s Patrick Herrmann is reportedly on the hit list, and so too is Chelsea’s Kevin De Bruyne, who currently plays for Werder Bremen on loan. Initially, Bayer had proposed a swap deal (De Bruyne plus cash) but the Londoners are only prepared to send the Belgian forward out on loan. Leverkusen will not have an option to buy either. Last week, De Bruyne was still to formally agree to this move — that’s another reason why the Schürrle deal has not been completed.'

'Following his break-through season with Thomas Tuchel’s Mainz in 2010/11, when he finished the season with 15 goals – the highest tally for a 20-year-old in the Bundesliga since Jürgen Klinsmann burst on the scene for VfB Stuttgart in the mid-80s'

'Where will he play? It will be possible to field him as deep-lying, roving striker behind a more orthodox No. 9. But he’ll probably be of more immediate use as a second genuine wide player, to relieve the over-reliance of Eden Hazard. His signing also holds out the intriguing option to return Chelsea to their “traditional,” Mourinho-devised system of a 4-3-3, with Schürrle and Hazard as classic wingers and Juan Mata operating in more central role behind them. He’s certainly a big upgrade from compatriot Marko Marin, whom Chelsea wanted to send on loan to Russia not long ago, and Victor Moses, who isn’t nearly as fast or dangerous in front of goal.'

'Lastly, Schürrle’s formative years at high-pressing, non-stop-running Mainz make him exactly the kind of hard-working, defensively-minded player that every coach — and especially Mourinho— covets. And the fact that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been directly involved in his signing shouldn’t hurt his prospects either.'

[underdrog 18]

he l be a very useful addition.want this deal to go through.

[LondonPride1905 236]

Okay with the deal if :

1. De Bruyne is not sold.

2. Hazard and Mata continue to be focal points.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Okay with the deal if :

2. Hazard and Mata continue to be focal points.

??? They will be focal points unless Schürrle will come so good to replace them, which is improbable cos he is a different player type. Either way we win.

Btw. strong rumours in germany that Andre Schürrle is gay. Just for info as its such a big taboo in football.

[LondonPride1905 236]

Well they are Bff with reus , doubt that there is anything beyond that. Lol

[Mufassir08 2,400]

If we sign him then i hope leverkusen sign hermann as his replacement and KDB comes back over here.

[bababoom 4,478]

http://www.oneworldsports.com/chelsea-boosts-attacking-options-pending-schurrle-capture/

Written by Raphael Honigstein

Few interesting things

'Last August, his club had come close to agreeing on an offer from Blues for Schürrle as well, Völler revealed, but a lack of suitable replacements had put a stop to the transfer. “This year,” he said, “we will see if there are alternatives.” In soccer terms, this is code for “we’ll do it.” ONE World Sports understands that both clubs have agreed in principle to do the deal for a fee just north of €20 million ($26M). Leverkusen does not want to announce the deal before it can secure the capture of one or two targets. Gladbach’s Patrick Herrmann is reportedly on the hit list, and so too is Chelsea’s Kevin De Bruyne, who currently plays for Werder Bremen on loan. Initially, Bayer had proposed a swap deal (De Bruyne plus cash) but the Londoners are only prepared to send the Belgian forward out on loan. Leverkusen will not have an option to buy either. Last week, De Bruyne was still to formally agree to this move — that’s another reason why the Schürrle deal has not been completed.'

This is encouraging.

[yuvala 2,167]

I want this Andre guy ..

Do you think he would work as a striker ?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Or in system of midfield three along with Mata and Hazard.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

CLOSE TO SIGN HIM:

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Thank god there is no mention of KDB there.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Would be so unfair for Kevin to be loaned out again. He deserves a chance at Chelsea.

[yuvala 2,167]

Chelsea to land £20m Schurrle as part of rebuilding drive, and Falcao could be next

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2308686/Chelsea-land-20m-Andre-Schurrle-rebuilding-drive-Falcao-next.html#ixzz2QPRP331r

[Marvin123 527]

@FrankLampardUK: German journalist Raphael Honigstein (@honigstein) says that Andre Schurrle's transfer to #Chelsea is 99,99% a done deal.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Chelsea are ready to open talks this week with powerful German striker Andre Schurrle abut a £20million switch to Stamford Bridge.

Representatives of Schurrle's camp were at the FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City at Wembley yesterday and will discuss personal terms shortly.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-news-blues-open-1832713