Edin Dzeko

[AK-3001 286]

I like this signing a lot. I think this has an effect on Morata in 2 ways : 

 

1) He isn't able to play too many games on a trot. A few injuries here and there. Dzeko is an able to striker to lead our line with Morata in the squad even, so we won't totally be dependant on Morata like we were in that Manchester City game earlier in the season, where Morata went off injured and our whole attack became non-existent. 

 

2) Dzeko is coming in to challenge Morata, which should keep him on his toes. On the other hand, this signing doesn't throw Morata totally under the bus since he is still the future for Chelsea. Even if Dzeko wins a place over Morata here, it wouldn't matter as much because of Dzeko's age. I can't think of him being our preferred striker for more than a season even in this scenario.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Chelsea close in on Edin Dzeko transfer with club ready to scrap contract policy to lure striker to Stamford Bridge

Standard Sport understands that Chelsea are prepared to offer the 31-year-old striker a two-and-a-half year contract

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-close-in-on-edin-dzeko-transfer-with-club-ready-to-scrap-contract-policy-to-lure-striker-to-a3747236.html

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

2 hours ago, Unionjack said:

FUCK BARCA!!!!

We can beat anyone on our day. Its just another game and if the lads start thinking like alot of our supporters then theres no point in them even going out on the pitch. Bollox to that.

We got a dead even record with them. W5 D5 L5

 

 

If Conte can get us through against Barca with this squad then he should be given every chance to stay on next season although regardless he should be given chance. Barca were widely expected to be ordinary this season but they are anything but, really solid defensively and lethal in front of goal. It would be an incredible result to go through I think considering the likes of Messi, Suarez, Iniesta all have come to the fore for them recently in last few weeks as well as the additions of Coutinho and Dembele being back to fitness. I think if we get this double deal over the line, beat Arsenal convincingly then the feel good factor will return. Barkley, Dzeko, Emerson.. not amazing signings but boost the squad and can bring a bit more in certain games, particularly Dzeko and Barkley. Very unsure of Emerson although if he was a player Conte identified then I imagine he'll be a good signing.

[Unionjack 7,531]

4 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

 

If Conte can get us through against Barca with this squad then he should be given every chance to stay on next season. Barca were widely expected to be ordinary this season but they are anything but, really solid defensively and lethal in front of goal. 

Should get a Blues Knighthood!

But I think it all depends on tomorrow night. Even If we lose but play well I think the lads heads will be good. But if we win too (and Eden really sounds pumped up for it) then we might just suprize everyone.

What I dont get is why Dzeko is in Goa now if hes supposedly signing thursday? What if hes injured?

[Laylabelle 9,534]

2 hours ago, Unionjack said:

FUCK BARCA!!!!

We can beat anyone on our day. Its just another game and if the lads start thinking like alot of our supporters then theres no point in them even going out on the pitch. Bollox to that.

We got a dead even record with them. W5 D5 L5

 

Definitely have a chance if we don't waste. That was the problem with the dodgy game.. Know we shouldve had a pen or 2 but there was so many missed chances. Then they went down to 10 and still missed.. They had like one and bam in it went.

But even if he cant play in CL can still have a part in getting us there next season seeing how quickly the gap changes this season

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

I am surprised either us or Roma are letting him play tomorrow.  If i was chelsea i'd agree the deal sharpish and have Dzeko left out of the team

[the wes 7,212]

Edin Dzeko's expected move to Chelsea has suffered a hit, according to Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio, with the champions yet to agree on bonuses with Roma.

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3358394/edin-dzeko-transfer-in-doubt-with-chelsea-roma-at-odds-over-bonuses

[the wes 7,212]

Guys I got feeling this is going to drag on to last day off the transfer window Roma won't give in to them silly bonuses for 32 year old The Celtic Moussa Dembele seems unsettled at that dump up Glasgow that's  go for him has a back up striker if the dzeko deal fails 😃😃

[Strike 7,474]

On 1/23/2018 at 3:54 AM, Bosnian Blue said:

That policy is one of the stupidest things this club has ever employed. Its as if they have no clue weve signed Zola when he was 30, then Ballack, Makelele or many others. Are they thinking you magically forget to play football once you are 30? 

they are exceptional cases. Malouda, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, even Cole, plenty of players at the club regressed dramatically around their early 30s

With that said, I think Dzeko is the best fit for the club for the type of striker the club is looking for. Gives Conte an option to change the game. May even add him on top of Morata if the team is trailing

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, Strike said:

they are exceptional cases. Malouda, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, even Cole, plenty of players at the club regressed dramatically around their early 30s

Would rather the club make the decision on the contract length on case to case basis as opposed to imposing the strict '1 year contract for 30-year-old+'.

[manpe 10,861]

14 hours ago, Mana said:

Yes it is very important, if we want to challenge for the league.

You not missing my point is important if we want to challenge for the league? Okay, again you didn't understand.

[Jase 43,479]

More conflicting reports...

Standard said we are ready to relax the 1-year-old for 30 y/o+ policy but Matt Law said the age is still an issue.

[Artandur 939]

7 hours ago, the wes said:

Edin Dzeko's expected move to Chelsea has suffered a hit, according to Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio, with the champions yet to agree on bonuses with Roma.

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3358394/edin-dzeko-transfer-in-doubt-with-chelsea-roma-at-odds-over-bonuses

Suffered a hit, sure. Sounds like the situation didn’t change whatsoever.

Edit: Funniest thing is, i found the english version of this Di Marzio report and it says that negotiations are still going, but both parties are very optimistic that it will happen. I hate the english media.

Edited January 24, 2018 by Artandur

[Artandur 939]

17 minutes ago, Jason said:

More conflicting reports...

Standard said we are ready to relax the 1-year-old for 30 y/o+ policy but Matt Law said the age is still an issue.

What it feels like to me is that the negotiations are just going on and everybody is looking for an excuse to write a new story about it.

[Special Juan 28,096]

You are just giving yourself a constant headache by trailing through Twitter every hour. "He's on his way" "There is a glitch" "Not even close to being done"