Jase 43,479 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Toby Alderweireld set for Atletico Madrid talks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefirst 1,076 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeholiday 209 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefirst 1,076 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Azpi?Defensively? I wouldn't be sure actually. And as a LB, he's least likely to compete with Alderweireld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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..... The Skipper and mikeholiday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 --- 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Atlético Madrid want to put Alderweireld on the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 --- 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Even if he can play on the right side, he is a much better CB than a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefirst 1,076 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Stingray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Defensively? I wouldn't be sure actually. And as a LB, he's least likely to compete with Alderweireld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. DYC. and mediator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Please god no more CBs playing fullbacks here. I like Iva alot, but for a change I would like to have fast full back who is good going forward, skilled, with good cross and obviously can defend. Clyne for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 --- 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!Zouma not cahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,492 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 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.Has to be left sided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefirst 1,076 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM4PR3Z 411 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Media rumours say that negotiations have started between Chelsea and Atlético about the Filipe Luis-Alderweireld swap TheIceMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Me old mucker and talkchelsea marmite man rob beasley says it's a no go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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