Marco van Ginkel

[Styles 9,790]

Isnt he 5'11 (1,80)?

I'm only going by Wikipedia that has him at 6'1 and somewhere else I read 6'2. He does look taller than 5'11 in the youtube videos I've been scouting

[lucio 5,418]

Yeah im sure hes sweating because a 16 year old who still has snot in his nose doesnt 'care' about him. Pfft please son..

im just saying he hasnt proved anything in senior football and i think we have better prospects than him. gtfo

[GermanBlue 82]

Isnt he 5'11 (1,80)?

I'm only going by Wikipedia that has him at 6'1 and somewhere else I read 6'2. He does look taller than 5'11 in the youtube videos I've been scouting

He's 6'1 (1,86).

[lucio 5,418]

yeah he does look quite tall

he looks fairly strong too - and will certainly be strong when he is older.

[Leif 6,006]

Liverpool fans on Twitter saying he's going to join them and become their new Gerrard

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

No hurry as long as he plays for Vitesse, we can have him whenever we want...

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Considering the connection between 2 clubs, if we want him Vitesse won't sell him to other teams, surely?

[lucio 5,418]

Liverpool fans on Twitter saying he's going to join them and become their new Gerrard

looks like jealousy

[yuvala 2,167]

Not sure how reliable this is but ...

The Chelsea Guy ‏@WittyChelskian2m

Marco van Ginkel's agent has confirmed his client will not join Ajax this summer, he has been heavily linked to #CFC. (via @AjaxFanzoneNL)

[BenIsLegend 475]

He played a decent first half for the Dutch U-21 side vs Germany, but like the rest of his team he's been non existent in the second half.

[lucio 5,418]

looks a good player.

[GermanBlue 82]

From what I've seen today, I think he needs a loan if he joins us. Good talent, solid performance, but not that influential.

[yuvala 2,167]

He seems like he has potential. Saw him play for the U-21 side against Russia.

Its only potential though.

[coolhead23 1,146]

Report: Chelsea, Vitesse agree on Marco van Ginkel transfer fee

Morning has broken in the Netherlands and along with it, the news. And it's a particularly bright piece of news on this (assumed) bright sunny morning, for it concerns a bright young prospect:

De clubleiding van Vitesse heeft een akkoord met Chelsea bereikt over de transfer van Marco van Ginkel van Arnhem naar Londen. De club van trainer José Mourinho, die gisteren officieel werd geprestenteerd bij de Engelse topclub, heeft ruim 8,5 miljoen euro over voor de middenvelder van Jong Oranje.

-Source:

De Telegraaf

Google translate is having a few issues with that specific website, but the gist of it is that Chelsea have had a bid of €8.5m accepted by Vitesse Arnhem. Another source reports that Chelsea's bid beat out a competing offer from Ajax Amsterdam, which was in the range of €7m. Chelsea rule!

Chelsea heeft een bod uitgebracht van ruim 8,5 miljoen euro, meldt De Telegraaf. Daarmee zit de winnaar van de Europa League ruim anderhalf miljoen euro boven het bod van Ajax. De regerend landskampioen van Nederland bracht een bod uit van zeven miljoen euro. Vitesse wilde echter niet in gesprek gaan met de Amsterdammers.

-Source:

Voetbal Primeur

De speler en de clubleiding van Chelsea, dat een stevige vinger in de pap heeft bij Vitesse, zijn nog niet tot een akkoord gekomen.

-Source:

De Telegraaf

While the clubs have apparently agreed on a transfer fee, personal terms between the 20-year-old and Chelsea remain unsettled. Although I'm sure that's just a matter of time.

Als Van Ginkel voor een overgang naar de winnaar van de Europa League kiest, is de kans niet groot dat hij veel aan spelen zal toekomen. Een andere mogelijkheid is dat Vitesse hem eerst nog een jaar huurt van Chelsea, dat elk seizoen drie spelers aan de Arnhemse club uitleent.

-Source:

De Telegraaf

It seems that the hangup in the personal terms may be over weather the midfielder spends another year at Vitesse (on loan) or if he joins up with Chelsea this summer. Regardless, if these reports are true - and after getting stung by the Lazar Markovic business yesterday, we're making this a bigger "if" than we would normally - then it looks like we're about to finally make our first official signing of the summer transfer window.

I included all the Dutch text in case one of the WAGNH Dutch contingent wants to give us a proper translation. But I think we've captured the essence of the business and the essence of the business is excellent news.

Source: http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2013/6/11/4417928/report-chelsea-vitesse-agree-on-marco-van-ginkel-transfer-fee

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

He seems like he has potential. Saw him play for the U-21 side against Russia.

Its only potential though.

Well...there should be clubs interested in signing him on loan from us...once the deal is official.

I agree with your point though..he's got potential..just like Chalobah, Ake, RLC..he needs to prove himself in a stronger league.

Hopefully we find the right club for his development...

[magic weeds 446]

Chelsea agree fee for Marco van Ginkel

http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/vitesse/21638979/__Chelsea__8_5_mln._voor_Van_Ginkel__.html

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/vitesse-accept-chelseas-e8-5m-bid-for-dutch-u21-midfielder-marco-van-ginkel-de-telegraaf/#.UbbS9Yrx-kw.twitter

[Special Juan 27,425]

A Dutch mate has told me this is done.

[magic weeds 446]

They say José wants him at the Bridge. The two spoke on phone.

Maybe this has to do with what was said the other day. "José doesn't want any of the Chelsea players to be sent out on loan. not anymore".: Leverkusen GM