Edin Dzeko

[the wes 7,212]

I know he's coming 32 but he's a good target man to have in your squad 

[Jase 43,479]

He's in the Roma squad to face Sampdoria tomorrow.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

He's in the Roma squad to face Sampdoria tomorrow.

Di Francesco did say he will use him until he joins us (if he does)

 

I'd give this deal until Tuesday.  It wont happen on deadline day - i think thatd be a little too late. 

 

 By dragging it out or refusing Marina is only going to further annoy and irritate Conte. (even though i am not convinced Dzeko's demands are the issue, i think that was an easy excuse to use given our over 30 policy)   There is no way we made an offer of £26m or whatever and planned on giving him a one year deal, 18month max.  I am not having that, sounds absolute nonsense. We must have known how old he was ffs lmao    If i was a betting man, I would bet the issue is either Roma need to find a replacement first - or - the package fee.

[Jase 43,479]

7 hours ago, ChelseaFanUK said:

Di Francesco did say he will use him until he joins us (if he does)

True but it also probably indicates that the deal isn't close yet or has collapsed. Otherwise, you wouldn't risk him if everything is already agreed.

[Laylabelle 9,369]

If the age is such a issue why bother. We knew how old he was when started. Chances are he wouldn't want a short contract so why drag it out where in deadline day it'll come to nothing.. 

[Dazzy_Vance 454]

27 minutes ago, Laylabelle said:

If the age is such a issue why bother. We knew how old he was when started. Chances are he wouldn't want a short contract so why drag it out where in deadline day it'll come to nothing.. 

Lol very good question 

[Pizy 18,401]

Starting for Roma again tonight. Think it's safe to say we've either moved on or aren't nearly as advanced in negotiations as reported. No way would the club risk him getting injured if he was on the brink of moving.

Looks like it's Batshuayi or Hazard as the false 9 for the remainder of the season if Morata can't play.

[Special Juan 27,439]

 

[Jase 43,479]

 

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea, possible opportunity for Batshuayi in transfer for Roma's Dzeko and Emerson

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/chelsea-possible-opportunity-for-batshuayi-in-transfer-for-romas-dzeko-and-emerson

[Jase 43,479]

Monchi on the transfer...

http://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/as-roma-sporting-director-monchi-no-news-regarding-chelsea-dzeko-14731

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"Negotiations are normal when the transfer window is open. I speak to the coach every day, we are always together and we are happy with his work. It’s normal that when the window closes, we are all a little stressed, especially ahead of a game.
"There are no updates regarding Dzeko. I saw Dzeko in the locker room, he’s playing today, so we are in the same situation as other days. We are calm and happy he is here, hope he can continue building on the last game and score another goal. Nothing has changed"

[Laylabelle 9,369]

Hmmm no news is good news.. They haven't said its off. That'll be to come Tues.. 

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Jase 43,479]

Di Francesco on Dzeko...

https://www.football-italia.net/116331/edf-roma-goals-real-problem

Edin Dzeko remains at the centre of transfer speculation with Chelsea, so does the thought of losing his stars to bigger clubs give him sleepless nights?

“What gives me sleepless nights is the performance in the first 25-30 minutes and failing to put the ball in the net. As for the rest, that will be resolved by January 31.”

[the wes 7,212]

Roma fans protest club President amid Dzeko to Chelsea links

http://m.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-fans-protest-club-president-amid-dzeko-to-chelsea-links-81159

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

tuesday midday deadline if we wanted to use him v Bournemouth (unlikely in any instance).  Sort it tomorrow or go get Giroud i would (yes i do rate him )

[AK-3001 286]

7 minutes ago, ChelseaFanUK said:

tuesday midday deadline if we wanted to use him v Bournemouth (unlikely in any instance).  Sort it tomorrow or go get Giroud i would (yes i do rate him )

I don't think we'd be using Dzeko either way against Bournemouth (even if we signed him in the next hour)

 

The best chance of an appearance for any new signing would be on the weekend.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

39 minutes ago, AK-3001 said:

I don't think we'd be using Dzeko either way against Bournemouth (even if we signed him in the next hour)

 

The best chance of an appearance for any new signing would be on the weekend.

Yeh i wouldnt have expected him to play tbh. 

 

Arsenal seem to have agreed a fee for Aubameyang according to Kicker, who say Giroud wont be involved as he wants to stay in London, so will likely come here