themightyblue 443 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 http://www.oneworldsports.com/chelsea-boosts-attacking-options-pending-schurrle-capture/Written by Raphael HonigsteinFew 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.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdrog 18 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 he l be a very useful addition.want this deal to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonPride1905 236 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Okay with the deal if :1. De Bruyne is not sold. 2. Hazard and Mata continue to be focal points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Okay with the deal if :2. Hazard and Mata continue to be focal points.??? They will be focal points unless SchĂĽrrle 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 SchĂĽrrle is gay. Just for info as its such a big taboo in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonPride1905 236 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well they are Bff with reus , doubt that there is anything beyond that. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 If we sign him then i hope leverkusen sign hermann as his replacement and KDB comes back over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 http://www.oneworldsports.com/chelsea-boosts-attacking-options-pending-schurrle-capture/Written by Raphael HonigsteinFew 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I want this Andre guy ..Do you think he would work as a striker ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Or in system of midfield three along with Mata and Hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 CLOSE TO SIGN HIM: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thank god there is no mention of KDB there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Would be so unfair for Kevin to be loaned out again. He deserves a chance at Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Chelsea to land ÂŁ20m 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 534 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 @FrankLampardUK: German journalist Raphael Honigstein (@honigstein) says that Andre Schurrle's transfer to #Chelsea is 99,99% a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Chelsea are ready to open talks this week with powerful German striker Andre Schurrle abut a ÂŁ20million 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Being reported that SchĂĽrrle's representatives were at Wembley today and will begin contract negotiations in the coming days. Looks like this deal is really happening, just hope De Bruyne won't be involved in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Is he a RWinger ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Is he a RWinger ?Nope, more of a left wide player who comes/cuts/drifts inside from wide position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nope, more of a left wide player who comes/cuts/drifts inside from wide position.Is he a RWinger ?Nope, more of a left wide player who comes/cuts/drifts inside from wide position.Can play as a striker aswell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Okay thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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