Ilkay Gundogan

[Amblève. 4,995]

Gündogan started as an CAM and was deployed in the pivot for the first time when he arrived in Dortmund. Although I really like Gündogan I don't see the point in signing him as long as we have KDB who could and should follow the same path as the German international moving into a deeper position in midfield. If we really want to go for a new DLP (which I hope we will) it has to be a proven player in his prime.

[stefansjjacko 5]

İlkay Gündoğan

definitely hope Chelsea tries and sign him. He is the answer to Chelsea's pivotal issues and is the missing link to find the balance between defense, midfield and attack.

Would love to see a pivot of Gundogan + Fellaini. But he should be the priority to fill the void that will occur when Lampard leaves.

[Stats 7,140]

This is a wishlist transfer and should stay like that. Anyone stating we should try and sign him, it is not going to happen. He has not been there long. Dortmund have him on a long-term contract and he has no reason to leave. They have potential all over the team and they are on the verge of reaching the UCL final and possibly winning it who knows. I doubt he would want to come here for now anyway unless we make a drastic bid and Dortmund have no choice to sell but that is not going to happen. Would be amazed to see it happen but I guess wishes are there for a reason.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Threads like this show the arrogance we've developed as Chelsea fans lol. Dortmund have no need to sell, considering their club is in the Champions League semi-final, with one foot into the final.. While we're battling to still secure CL football and can only amount to a Europa semi-final.

[Special Juan 28,112]

Have we even been linked? Or are Dortmund just having the worlds biggest fire sale.

[NishC300 1,865]

Is he really a Schalke supporter?

Yea he is. That's why it's amazing he's at their rivals.

I think Dortmund fans use it as something to mock Schalke fans.

[Jype 6,398]

Threads like this show the arrogance we've developed as Chelsea fans lol. Dortmund have no need to sell, considering their club is in the Champions League semi-final, with one foot into the final.. While we're battling to still secure CL football and can only amount to a Europa semi-final.

Have you even read the posts at this thread? There aren't many who are saying he would be a realistic signing, most are just admiring a great player and telling how well a player like him would suit our team.

And would the idea of Gündogan wanting to leave sometime soon really be that absurd? We all know how well things are at Dortmund now with the team, the fans and pretty much everything but still their best players seem to be leaving all the time. Sahin, Kagawa, Götze all gone already and now Lewandowski looking likely to leave as well. Seeing all their team mates and best friends leave on a regular basis can make a player think whether it would be good for them to look elsewhere as well and should Gündogan ever doubt his future at Dortmund, we should be the first club to show interest in him. With a certain spot in the starting lineup and his compatriot Andre Schürrle looking likely to arrive at the club shortly, Chelsea could well be a more appealing option to him than say one of the Manchester clubs.

I don't believe for a second that Dortmund are having a huge fire sale and letting go of all their best players within one transfer window, but what's wrong with a little speculation?

[stefansjjacko 5]

This is a wishlist transfer and should stay like that. Anyone stating we should try and sign him, it is not going to happen. He has not been there long. Dortmund have him on a long-term contract and he has no reason to leave. They have potential all over the team and they are on the verge of reaching the UCL final and possibly winning it who knows. I doubt he would want to come here for now anyway unless we make a drastic bid and Dortmund have no choice to sell but that is not going to happen. Would be amazed to see it happen but I guess wishes are there for a reason.

Same was said about Hazard. Which team does he play for?

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Same was said about Hazard. Which team does he play for?

I think there might be a bit of difference between dortmund and lille .

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

He is not ready for the prem yet.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

He is not ready for the prem yet.

My body is ready though

[DH1988 1,348]

Superb passing, literally just superb.

[Nero 1,869]

this man is the madness. he always knows where he has to play. xavi and modric in a player. I hope löw gives him a place in the first 11. khedira out

[Tomo 21,751]

Apparently he is stalling on a new contract and will have a year left next summer.

If he hasn't resolved it by then, would it be worth taking advantage of that in the summer?

[Rmpr 8,977]

Apparently he is stalling on a new contract and will have a year left next summer.

If he hasn't resolved it by then, would it be worth taking advantage of that in the summer?

Yes, he would totally be able to be our main man in the pivot and still allow Chalobah to develop!

We dont even have to think twice if he really is thinking of transfering himself...