Branislav Ivanovic

[Bacika 188]

Already signed for Dortmund from what I read yesterday.

You mean this guy signed for Dortmund from Werder Sokratis Papastathopoulos

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/sokratis/profil/spieler_34322.html

And you probably meant Kyriakos Papadopoulos from Schalke =)

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/kyriakos-papadopoulos/profil/spieler_58489.html

=) =)

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Dortmund signed sokratis papastathopoulos not kyriakos papadopoulos.

You mean this guy signed for Dortmund from Werder Sokratis Papastathopoulos

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/sokratis/profil/spieler_34322.html

And you probably meant Kyriakos Papadopoulos from Schalke =)

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/kyriakos-papadopoulos/profil/spieler_58489.html

=) =)

Wow, there are way too many 'Papadopoulos'es around!

[haranr 485]

He aint leaving. Fantastic player, underrated like fuck.

[Strike 7,217]

He's not bad at right back, he's shown that he can deliver a better cross than Dave. However, his main issue seems to be more down to concentration nowadays. If somebody can come in with a good offer (25 million), then why not? But we can always use a bit of depth in defense, so keeping him wouldn't be a bad idea (as long as we sign a new CB this summer).

One thing I've noticed in Ivanovic's games at RB is that he stays very narrow. Often touchline-hugging wingers have a good time with Ivan at RB. But I'm not for selling Ivanovic, no way. He is a better CB than Cahill definitely and more dependable than JT given JT's injury concerns.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

One thing I've noticed in Ivanovic's games at RB is that he stays very narrow. Often touchline-hugging wingers have a good time with Ivan at RB. But I'm not for selling Ivanovic, no way. He is a better CB than Cahill definitely and more dependable than JT given JT's injury concerns.

Even if monaco offers 25m??

[The only place to be 11,313]

One thing I've noticed in Ivanovic's games at RB is that he stays very narrow. Often touchline-hugging wingers have a good time with Ivan at RB. But I'm not for selling Ivanovic, no way. He is a better CB than Cahill definitely and more dependable than JT given JT's injury concerns.

£25 million is the only reason anyone is giving this any thought.

Put it like this. Is he our first choice RB? No. Is he our first or second choice CB? Perhaps, but not if we get the players we seem to be looking at.

Is £25 million way more than he's worth? Yep.

[Strike 7,217]

Even if monaco offers 25m??

£25 million is the only reason anyone is giving this any thought.

Put it like this. Is he our first choice RB? No. Is he our first or second choice CB? Perhaps, but not if we get the players we seem to be looking at.

Is £25 million way more than he's worth? Yep.

25....errrr....Yes please

If we upgrade on Ivanovic, I would keep Kalas at the club for cover at Right-Back. That way we can sign a specialist CB and get away with it

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

http://www.chelseabalkan.com/index.php/vijesti/izjave-i-intervjui/ivanovic-ekskluzivno-za-chelseabalkancom-abramovica-mnogo-cijenim-a-lampard-je-najbolji.html

This is an interview I did with Brana today. A genuinely great lad, it's been a privilege and honour to speak with him (even if its only via facebook messages).

PS. the interview is in Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian, sorry

[didierforever 7,349]

just love this guy. a beast as a CB. had a great 2nd half to the season plus we know how dangerous he is with his headers in set pieces. BUT 25 MIL FOR THIS GUY IS A NO-BRAINER.... i mean if we can actually do that we can probably put in an extra 5-10 mil for cavani move or in the midfield.

btw are these rumors actually any true??

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

What a man !

He's just congratulated me on the interview and shared it on his facebook profile. Huge respect.

And again he has paid tribute to us, the supporters and said he absolutely loves us. Just wanted to pass it on.

[Mceachran 109]

I do not like the Idea of letting go of him. He's huge in my book.

[Melanicus 5,208]

CHELSEA are ready to sell David Luiz and Branislav Ivanovic to Barcelona for a combined £40million. #DS

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

The idea of selling Brana is sickening me to be honest, this guy's heart is bigger than the football field regardless of his abilities. Just saying, yes it's irrational but I don't give a damn.

[Jase 43,479]

Ivanovic blocking the entire Belgium wall.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Duncan Castles ‏@DuncanCastles

Napoli & AS Monaco want Branislav Ivanovic as Chelsea attempt to sign Edinson Cavani. #CFC #ASM #SRB #NAPOLI

[haranr 485]

If we sell him we make a huge mistake unless we bring a fantastic replacment like Hummles/ Subotic.

[Jase 43,479]

Duncan Castles ‏@DuncanCastles

Napoli & AS Monaco want Branislav Ivanovic as Chelsea attempt to sign Edinson Cavani. #CFC #ASM #SRB #NAPOLI

Unless a big offer comes in for him, like the 25m price mentioned previously, think it would be silly to sell him even though he hasn't been great. Ivanovic can play at both CB and RB and I would imagine that Mourinho would alternate him and Azpi in the latter position and other CBs in the middle. Selling him would be like shooting ourselves in the foot at the moment. Would need to get a new CB and a new RB. The experience is key here.