BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 José Mourinho looks set to secure the arrival of Real Madrid defender Raphaël Varane, with the Blues' Kurt Zouma likely to be loaned to Internazionale Milan. The Daily Express is reporting that Zouma - who only arrived at Chelsea this summer after his initial purchase from and immediate loan back to St Etienne in January 2014 - is likely to move to the Serie A giants to open up a place in Mourinho's squad for Real Madrid's highly-rated Varane. Mourinho is credited with assisting in Varane's breakthrough with the European champions, though the young Frenchman has struggled to secure first-team opportunities under the tenure of Carlo Ancelotti, who has preferred to field Pepe and Sergio Ramos as his defensive pairing. Inter, managed by former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, have already expressed an interest on taking Zouma on a six-month loan deal, and Chelsea look likely to sanction the move if they can land Varane this month.Manchester United are also reportedly keeping tabs on Varane's situation in Spain - though without the allure of guaranteed European football next season and the potential to challenge for honours, Louis van Gaal has targeted Valencia's experienced Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Doubt José would want Zouma to leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 The Daily Express is reporting that... That's enough... I don't need to read nymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Doubt José would want Zouma to leaveThere was no justification for Cahill regaining his place in the side, if Zouma has to be sold for Cahill to finally be replaced by Varane then so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There was no justification for Cahill regaining his place in the side, if Zouma has to be sold for Cahill to finally be replaced by Varane then so be it.The report only mentioned a 6 month loan I believe. Would be crazy to sell Zouma after he showed potential and after only 6 months. Not sure how true this rumour is but if Varane is available we should definitely give it a go. Cahill should be benched even if Varane doesn't come anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 The Zouma deal would only be a loan. He has unreal potential, why sell him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Varane could not feature in the Champions League, it would be brave to start the playoff with two CB's in the squad.I'm sick of these Varane rumours anyway, like he was the only good CB in the world.. There are plenty of good players, Zouma is getting better and better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I love Zouma now and think he's shown continuous growth and improvement in his game but if his departure will guarantee the signing of one of the best defender in europe with his best years still ahead of him then I will drive him to madrid myself but since the rumour is clearly bullshit, it's a mute point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLamp 270 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Varane would be an excellent signing, but it's more likely in the summer due to him being cup-tied for the CL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Chelsea need to do whatever they can to get Varane. Anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleryFC 373 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Surely we'd buy having a view of them playing together eventually. They'd want to work on their partnership for the future of the French national team. Win/win. If we can wait til summer it'd be better though. No sense in sending out Zouma on loan if Varane is going to be unavailable for Champions League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 @, Shameless click bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Can we sell Cahill to Inter instead?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 @, Shameless click bait.My work here is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalas 0 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Pepe injuried. no way Real will let Varane go. Stop dreaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 More chance of us getting Ramos as it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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