Kurt Zouma

[Madmax 9,219]

You'd think so, but the 'in talks' part does disclose a lot more. I would say a 6-month loan at best, but there's no need at all. Cahill & Zouma could have a great season trying to fight for their place, Terry could even be drawn into that.

Don't think it means anything as long it's just him saying it since he has all the incentive to. Coming out with "we put a proposal but are yet to hear back" doesn't sound very good to supporters.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Cahill & Zouma could have a great season trying to fight for their place, Terry could even be drawn into that.

I think our 3 CBs can be questionable in some way. Terry is great but can he really play a full season again? is Mourinho really happy with Cahill as a 1st CB? and Mourinho thinks Zouma is ready?

I think there's no certain answer for either of those questions. Another CB looking like something we might need.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Don't think it means anything as long it's just him saying it since he has all the incentive to. Coming out with "we put a proposal but are yet to hear back" doesn't sound very good to supporters.

Yeah that's a good point too. With the amount Zouma has featured this season, it would be unconscionable to then send him out on loan.. Almost one step forward, 2 back.

I think our 3 CBs can be questionable in some way. Terry is great but can he really play a full season again? is Mourinho really happy with Cahill as a 1st CB? and Mourinho thinks Zouma is ready?

I think there's no certain answer for either of those questions. Another CB looking like something we might need.

Yeah I agree, that's why Zouma being shipped out would be more of a mystery. Bare in mind though, Mourinho has counted Ivanovic as CB before so in his mind he has 4 players fighting for 2 positions (albeit, one of them is playing anyway).

It would amaze me if we didn't sign a single CB this season.

[zolayes 14,489]

Yeah that's a good point too. With the amount Zouma has featured this season, it would be unconscionable to then send him out on loan.. Almost one step forward, 2 back.

Yeah I agree, that's why Zouma being shipped out would be more of a mystery. Bare in mind though, Mourinho has counted Ivanovic as CB before so in his mind he has 4 players fighting for 2 positions (albeit, one of them is playing anyway).

It would amaze me if we didn't sign a single CB this season.

Agree a loan for him would be a backward step.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Agree a loan for him would be a backward step.

If it were to happen, touch wood it doesn't, it should be until January at the very most. If he's not playing regularly in the time, he should be recalled as soon as possible.

[Jase 43,479]

Massimo Ferrero, #Sampdoria president: "I'm in talks with #Chelsea for Kurt #Zouma. He's our main target for defense"

Surely a loan.. but can it really be an option? if he's telling the truth about 'talks' than we didnt refused it yet.

The Sampdoria president?

Think he can forget about getting Zouma. We don't exactly have many options in defence right now - Ivanovic, Cahill, Zouma, Terry, Azpi and Luis (only 6 defenders!) - and I doubt Mourinho is going to weaken the backline when we don't need to, especially if Luis is leaving. We've been lucky that none of them have suffered any injuries in 14/15 and we'll be down to bare bones next season if 102 defenders pick up an injury.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

He ain't going nowhere unless we buy/bring back an RB and play Iva at CB and find a new LB...yeah. I highly doubt it.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

He ain't going nowhere unless we buy/bring back an RB and play Iva at CB and find a new LB...yeah. I highly doubt it.

[chrismada9 1,948]

No way is beast mode allowed to be loaned out!

[Thendo 1,088]

Sampdoria and serie A would be a step down for him. Obviously want us to keep him this season, but if he were to be loaned, it should be to a mid table Pl team atleast.

[Reddish-Blue 2,213]

If it were to happen, touch wood it doesn't, it should be until January at the very most. If he's not playing regularly in the time, he should be recalled as soon as possible.

I thought he was challenging Cahill for the starting CB spot...and that he would build on his performances from this season

I just don't see the benefit of Zouma going to Italy for 6 months

Something doesn't add up about these rumours!

[the wes 7,212]

I thought he was challenging Cahill for the starting CB spot...and that he would build on his performances from this season

I just don't see the benefit of Zouma going to Italy for 6 months

Something doesn't add up about these rumours!

i agree mate

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Ivan is permanent as RB as long as Jose in charge, like it or not. If Zouma will be loaned out somehow for a playing time this summer, it will only means one thing, we will buy a new CB.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Sampdoria President Ferrero - "I'm close to signing Zouma. And I'll have also another surprise." #CFC [sky]

It seems it's really happening.

[LAM09 6,535]

Looks like he's off to Samp. Surprising move IMO, but I'm sure Mou/the board have something in place.

[LAM09 6,535]

Sampdoria and serie A would be a step down for him. Obviously want us to keep him this season, but if he were to be loaned, it should be to a mid table Pl team atleast.

They could be in Europe, so that's a slight plus.

[supporter 3,088]

Kurt should not go anywhere. Nor transfer neither a loan.

Zouma is not a young guy who has not shown anything yet. He has shown this season that he is preparing to be our first choice as a centre-back with John Terry (c).

No way. And I'm sure Jose will bet heavily on him this season. Zouma is one of us.

Regards.

[Leif 6,006]

this would be like if we loaned Hazard out for experience when we bought him because he was young, despite how good he already was. so random