Rumoured Toby Alderweireld

[Tomo 21,733]

It's quite a sobering thought that Liverpool payed £20m for Lovren and Saints replaced him with this guy.

[Jase 43,479]

It's quite a sobering thought that Liverpool payed £20m for Lovren and Saints replaced him with this guy.

Could say the same for the other players they bought to replace Lambert, Lallana, Shaw etc.

[MCM4PR3Z 411]

Belgians underrate him heavily, just watch the forums of the fans that know him the best. The forums of Atlético and Southampton. Alderweireld is the best Belgian defender by far this season. Denayer also had a massive season, but needs to prove it at a higher level first. Toby has all the qualities to play rightback too and I think he is also great there.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

I voted would make a good squad player. I`d be fine with the swap but as mentioned by someone else..would leave us with 0 true leftbacks.so we would need to buy a LB.

I`m really not bothered if we get him or give the depth spot to somebody like Kalas,Omeruo instead. infact if it involved a transfer fee instead of a swap I`d prefer we just used one of those. each can play RB too.

[Jase 43,479]

Toby Alderweireld set for Atletico Madrid talks

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Which of Chelsea's main defenders (except a well-playing Terry) would actually be much better than this guy? I'm guessing none.
He also seems to be getting better and better on the RB position. Would be a good signing for anyone, since he can play anywhere in the back four.

[mikeholiday 209]

Which of Chelsea's main defenders (except a well-playing Terry) would actually be much better than this guy? I'm guessing none.

He also seems to be getting better and better on the RB position. Would be a good signing for anyone, since he can play anywhere in the back four.

Azpi?

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Azpi?

Defensively? I wouldn't be sure actually. And as a LB, he's least likely to compete with Alderweireld.

[Polo7 3,496]

Defensively? I wouldn't be sure actually. And as a LB, he's least likely to compete with Alderweireld.

Azpi is the best man to man defender in the league.....

[chrismada9 1,948]

--- TIBS ---

--- ALDERWEIRELD -- IVANOVIC -- CAHILL / JT -- AZPI ---

If Alderweireld picked up any form and looked decent for us, I'd be happy with this approach. Cahill would eventually take JT's place after one season should JT finally retire, and thus we would keep our ruthless defense mechanism!

[Jase 43,479]

Atlético Madrid want to put Alderweireld on the market

[Jase 43,479]

--- TIBS ---

--- ALDERWEIRELD -- IVANOVIC -- CAHILL / JT -- AZPI ---

If Alderweireld picked up any form and looked decent for us, I'd be happy with this approach. Cahill would eventually take JT's place after one season should JT finally retire, and thus we would keep our ruthless defense mechanism!

Alderweireld won't play at RB for us (unless needed) unless he can do like what Ivanovic does going forward, even if he is suspect defensively.

[mediator 2,026]

Even if he can play on the right side, he is a much better CB than a RB.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Even if he can play on the right side, he is a much better CB than a RB.

I would have said that until this year. He's doing quite well for the NT in recent games. Growing into the role.

[didierforever 7,349]

a decent cover for azpi, for both the CBs and as a RB. 6mil is his reported fee.

since we bought luis just an year ago for 16mil pounds, guess his market value should not take much of a hit. if we get 6mil + toby for filipe then we have essentially replaced bertrand with toby for no money.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Belgians underrate him heavily, just watch the forums of the fans that know him the best. The forums of Atlético and Southampton. Alderweireld is the best Belgian defender by far this season. Denayer also had a massive season, but needs to prove it at a higher level first. Toby has all the qualities to play rightback too and I think he is also great there.

That's not saying much if I'm being honest.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Defensively? I wouldn't be sure actually. And as a LB, he's least likely to compete with Alderweireld.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Alderweireld never even plays LB, where are people getting this from? He has no use in our squad unless we sold Ivanovic or loaned out Zouma. His positions are totally covered. No need to bring in another defensive squad player. If we're buying a defender he has to be of starting quality.