El P. 1,354 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Anything else from bringing new top players and keeping Hazard (and Courtois) should be secondary in this club's priorities. So help us God... we can already see that 2018 will be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,997 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Zidane getting the sack and Real Madrid going all-in for Harry Kane - this needs to happen. Mufassir08 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,286 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I mean really, if you're Hazard and are seeing the level of player the club seems interested in signing, can you blame him for wanting out? While we should be shopping for the likes of the Pogba's, Griezmann's, and Dybala's of the world to take us to the next level we instead buy Zappacosta's and Drinkwater's. If we sign big time players and make Hazard the highest paid player in the PL I think he would stay. DDA, jernej93, Mufassir08 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy 439 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, Pizy said: I mean really, if you're Hazard and are seeing the level of player the club seems interested in signing, can you blame him for wanting out? While we should be shopping for the likes of the Pogba's, Griezmann's, and Dybala's of the world to take us to the next level we instead buy Zappacosta's and Drinkwater's. If we sign big time players and make Hazard the highest paid player in the PL I think he would stay. Lol we had our chances for this. Time for people to let it go, we won't be signing much until the summer if anything then as well. Can't wait to see the club sell Hazard and use that money to cover our entire summer budget. BlueSunshine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I remember Verratti too talking about leaving, considering his options, blah blah, and after PSG bought what they've bought, those talks silenced. We bringing 3 top class players + Zidane's sacking + Real's need for big money striker (Kane) + us demanding 200+ millions + Isco and Bale still in squad (players playing in Eden's position(s)) + Hazard settled in London = this all COULD equal to him staying at least. On the other side... if they sell Bale I think it's done. They automatically gain 60-70 millions, and one spot in first XI opens up. EDIT: We must pull some Dybala + Sandro type of deal, and not ask for a price. Mufassir08 and Leif 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 'but Hazard to Madrid is a fabrication, it's never been said, there's never been any signs, i don't know why idiots still talk about it' I had faith in you guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, Pizy said: I mean really, if you're Hazard and are seeing the level of player the club seems interested in signing, can you blame him for wanting out? While we should be shopping for the likes of the Pogba's, Griezmann's, and Dybala's of the world to take us to the next level we instead buy Zappacosta's and Drinkwater's. If we sign big time players and make Hazard the highest paid player in the PL I think he would stay. You're right to say the club lack ambition but let's not pretend that is the main reason Hazard, supposedly, wants out. He's been flirting with Real in interviews, long before our lack of ambition became apparent. Ronaldo was at one of the biggest clubs, if not the biggest, in the world 9-10 years ago and was pretty much winning trophies every season but that didn't stop him from leaving for Real, did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,286 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Another thing to keep in mind is that it'll be a World Cup summer. If we were to sell Hazard, any top class players we'd be after that perform well at the World Cup would probably see their prices skyrocket even more in an already crazy market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 10,245 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, Pizy said: I mean really, if you're Hazard and are seeing the level of player the club seems interested in signing, can you blame him for wanting out? While we should be shopping for the likes of the Pogba's, Griezmann's, and Dybala's of the world to take us to the next level we instead buy Zappacosta's and Drinkwater's. If we sign big time players and make Hazard the highest paid player in the PL I think he would stay. This is the problem. He has given us season after season to company him with World Class talent and even though there has been the odd top talent brought in.. he has also seen many top talents go. He has won the Premier League with us and he will now ultimately want to win the Champions League. If he can't see us doing that, which at the moment he probably can't then you can see why he wants to leave for Madrid. We definitely need to fleece Madrid for a huge amount of money. This needs to be a World record fee. Then we need to get some serious players in with that money. Griezmann, Sanchez, Dybala, Telles, Sandro ... whoever but as long as we get somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Jason said: You're right to say the club lack ambition but let's not pretend that is the main reason Hazard, supposedly, wants out. He's been flirting with Real in interviews, long before our lack of ambition became apparent. Ronaldo was at one of the biggest clubs, if not the biggest, in the world 9-10 years ago and was pretty much winning trophies every season but that didn't stop him from leaving for Real, did it? I agree with this, but CR and Hazard are different persons. Ronaldo went to Real in the first place for glory, for glamour. Eden Hazard is not a prick like CR. Mufassir08 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,286 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, Jason said: You're right to say the club lack ambition but let's not pretend that is the main reason Hazard, supposedly, wants out. He's been flirting with Real in interviews, long before our lack of ambition became apparent. Ronaldo was at one of the biggest clubs, if not the biggest, in the world 9-10 years ago and was pretty much winning trophies every season but that didn't stop him from leaving for Real, did it? True, it's not the only reason he'll want out. But surely ambition in the market will play a big role. He knows that he'll always be surrounded by talent that's on his level and that Real Madrid will always attract world class players. He won't have that burden of having to carry a whole team there and maybe that's what he wants. Conversely, maybe being the main man here and him having a young, settled family in London will work in our favor. I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Jason said: Yup...but if the latest quotes from his dad are right, then not sure how to feel that the only reason he'll stay is if Real don't bid for him. Makes this nothing more than a marriage of convenience. And it's these constant links and flirtation with Real that makes it kinda hard to get emotionally connected with Hazard, unlike with Terry, Lampard for instance. Will miss his quality and talent if he does leave but not sure if there's much else besides that. Yup but lets not pretend that Lamps, JT and Drogs never had their little periods of flirtations with other clubs. Sure Eden has been linked with Real since the birth of Jesus but it does not mean Eden is not emotionally attached to this club or the fans and the fact that Real is literally the only club he would be willing to listen to speaks volumes about his commitment especially given the fact that he idolizes Zidane, a Real Madrid legend. If he does leave, it'll be such a pity because he genuinely is en route to become a bonafide legend of the club in the same breath as the likes of Drogba, JT and Lamps.  El P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turgi 71 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Really great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapkun 668 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 This is understandable. It's his only opportunity to leave for Real so he wants to at least have a chance to make a choice. Extending now means he can't even think about it. I don't think that necessarily means he wants to leave but he's definitely tempted. This summer is going to be crucial. Wether we can keep Eden and Conte, and sign more quality players will determine our ambitions and results in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Our club might have its flaws, but one sure thing about Chelsea that most of our fans (and neutrals too) will agree is that this is not a selling club and has never bent over in front of the Madrids and Barcelonas. This club has always had terrific players during the past 15 years and the only noticeable departure was Robben to Madrid in 2007. Other than that Chelsea has always kept its best players no matter which club was sniffing around. Eden Hazard is one lovely chap that you simply cannot hate if he is to go. But I am sure it will be on Chelsea's terms and not some bullshit amount Madrid will be throwing in. I don't know if it is Conte's influence or not, but for those watching Chelsea week in, week out, it's crystal clear Hazard has elevated his game to new heights for the past year and a half. If the likes of Dembele with one good season under his belt or Van Dijk, a centre back, coming from a small club are worth 100M, respectively 75M, then Hazard can't be worth less than 200M in today's market. Add a great World Cup campaign to this and the price could sky rocket during the summer. El P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 DO NOT PRESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,228 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Pizy said: I mean really, if you're Hazard and are seeing the level of player the club seems interested in signing, can you blame him for wanting out? While we should be shopping for the likes of the Pogba's, Griezmann's, and Dybala's of the world to take us to the next level we instead buy Zappacosta's and Drinkwater's. If we sign big time players and make Hazard the highest paid player in the PL I think he would stay.  I see your point but like Jason said, I don't think that if he wants to leave is the calibre of players being bought. I think it simply is a case now that he has been here for a good what 5-6 years and has done as much for the club as he can and delivered us 2 league titles and now wants a new challenge. It may help but Real and Barca are generally considered the pinnacle for a lot of players, even if they are not as good as they once were, they still hold that prestige. And while it would hurt me, could I understand if he decided to move? Yes. He has given more than enough in his time here and has been probably the best player I have seen in my lifespan to touch Stamford Bridge. He now has a chance to how I see it be a key man for Real considering Ronaldo is ageing and they are in need of real quality, they could absolutely do with him. He would get a lot more attacking joy as well and tbh, a more realistic chance of winning the UCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 So, Hazard's dad said he has rejected the contract extension from the club but Matt Law said we haven't made an offer. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 1st Tibo now Hazard ,usually all these stories get chucked out there when we are top and going well yuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 If 'We are desperate to keep him' then we must show that by showing some god damn ambition in the market. Unionjack and mccg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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