Nemanja Matic

[Fernando 6,376]

Conflicting reports arising as to whether any player will indeed set out to Benfica with the money. Infact many reliable media outlets like BBC sport aren't mentioning anything about the possibility of two loanees being sent out with a fee. Standard are reporting that Romeu was on the players wanted:

Nemanja Matic set for medical as Chelsea snub Benfica's request for Kakuta and Romeu

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/nemanja-matic-set-for-medical-as-chelsea-snub-benficas-request-for-kakuta-and-romeu-9060850.html

Well to be honest, it does not makes sense that Benfica will accept an offer of 21 mill or whatever when his clause is like 30 something.

So a player or two going their way makes sense, unless we are indeed paying more then what it is reported.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Conflicting reports arising as to whether any player will indeed set out to Benfica with the money. Infact many reliable media outlets like BBC sport aren't mentioning anything about the possibility of two loanees being sent out with a fee. Standard are reporting that Romeu was on the players wanted:

Nemanja Matic set for medical as Chelsea snub Benfica's request for Kakuta and Romeu

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/nemanja-matic-set-for-medical-as-chelsea-snub-benficas-request-for-kakuta-and-romeu-9060850.html

We couldn't have given them Romeu because he's on loan till the end of the season at Valencia, we would have to pay the penalty clause for breaking that contract. As for Gael, I really doubt that we would snub their request to have him. He clearly has no future at the club and the sooner he's off our wages bill, the better.

[LondonPride1905 236]

+ The fact, that why would he be here for a medical if a fee hasn't been agreed. It is nearly impossible and I think even against the rules.

[DavidEU 2,023]

+ The fact, that why would he be here for a medical if a fee hasn't been agreed. It is nearly impossible and I think even against the rules.

No its not against rules but Benfica have to give Chelsea and Matic permission to do it, of course. Clubs are allowed to continue discussions and iron out the details whilst a player is undergoing a medical/discussing personal terms, but obviously thats at the discretion of the selling club.

But it would imply that an agreement is either done or very close.

[Pizy 17,860]

Still not announced, huh?

Weird. Maybe the KdB deal holding it up? What could be taking so long if he's been in London for a couple days now?

[Jype 6,398]

Conflicting reports arising as to whether any player will indeed set out to Benfica with the money. Infact many reliable media outlets like BBC sport aren't mentioning anything about the possibility of two loanees being sent out with a fee. Standard are reporting that Romeu was on the players wanted:

Nemanja Matic set for medical as Chelsea snub Benfica's request for Kakuta and Romeu

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/nemanja-matic-set-for-medical-as-chelsea-snub-benficas-request-for-kakuta-and-romeu-9060850.html

We couldn't have given them Romeu because he's on loan till the end of the season at Valencia, we would have to pay the penalty clause for breaking that contract. As for Gael, I really doubt that we would snub their request to have him. He clearly has no future at the club and the sooner he's off our wages bill, the better.

We gave them Matic back in 2011 despite him being on loan at Vitesse, only joined them at the end of the season though. But yeah, no chance of the club letting Romeu go there and I have a feeling the player himself wouldn't want a move to Benifca either because he's already playing at a higher level at Valencia.

[LondonPride1905 236]

No its not against rules but Benfica have to give Chelsea and Matic permission to do it, of course. Clubs are allowed to continue discussions and iron out the details whilst a player is undergoing a medical/discussing personal terms, but obviously thats at the discretion of the selling club.

But it would imply that an agreement is either done or very close.

Mhm, yes, thanks for clearing that up. Well I hope its announced today, but seeing as though even SkySports reported.

[Alabama 1,992]

guys?...pls is he eligible for our european competitions?

[pWneR 230]

No, he played in Champions League with Benfica.

[calculatingInfinity 1,443]

+ The fact, that why would he be here for a medical if a fee hasn't been agreed. It is nearly impossible and I think even against the rules.

This is done all the time. The selling club might even see it as a benefit for them and think they can squeeze out some more cash when the medical and everything has been done.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

To be honest I am more surprised Benfica haven't announced anything on that site, CMVM

[Pizy 17,860]

Maybe he's failed the medical.

Tumbleweeds at the moment.

[kellzfresh 7,226]

When has a medical ever taken this long??

[Special Juan 27,104]

Some very impatient people in here.

[Pizy 17,860]

Sky have just said he's at Cobham now!

[Marvin123 483]

@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Nemanja Matic arrives at Chelsea training ground to complete paperwork ahead of transfer #SSN

[laeth 527]

This is being held up by Chelsea's reluctance to include Romeu in any kind of deal it seems.

[Toli 977]

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 3m

Sky sources: Nemanja Matic arrives at Chelsea training ground to complete paperwork ahead of transfer #SSN