Ross Turnbull

[the wes 7,212]

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull is in advanced talks with Chelsea.

The Telegraph says Chelsea are close to signing Turnbull as cover for Petr Cech following the release of Henrique Hilario after his contract ran out.

[EskWeston 696]

Looks pretty likely if you ask me. First 2 signings of the summer Sturridge and Turnbull. Certainly will not get a lot of people excited but very solid signings and possibilities for much bigger things later in their Chelsea playing days....

Still think there could be another Englishman comming in, maybe Johnson or possibly Ashley Young.

[Kez 2,727]

So has Hilario actually been released?

[EskWeston 696]

So has Hilario actually been released?

According to reports, although it wouldn't suprise me at all if we did. Although he is a solid keeper we are clearly looking forward, and could do with someone to give Cech something of a challenge.

[Kez 2,727]

Young and English is the way to go

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea are closing in on Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.

Chelsea are interested in Turnbull, 24, as they look to increase their “home-grown” quota.

They want back-up for Petr Cech and have also enquired about Portsmouth’s Bosnian-born Canadian keeper Asmir Begovic.

[Kez 2,727]

Great

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Great, would probably get him at a cut price as its likely Boro will need money to re-finance following the drop.

[Milan 17,955]

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull is ready to sign with Chelsea.

The Mirror says Chelsea are also close to signing Boro keeper Turnbull, 24, to add to their "homegrown" quota.

Turnbull is off contract at Boro next week.

[Tomlewis7 0]

If this one is ACTUALLY true, a good signing IMO. Along with Sturridge it looks like exciting times ahead for Chelsea, might finally buy a player with potential and turn him into an absolute world class star, Ala Terry or Lampard. Although i feel slightly paedofilic getting excited of Chelsea signing all of these "kids". Actually, scrap that, im safe, im 19...Any of you older fans better be careful though.

[Rambo 1,729]

I read somewhere saying he want's to play first team football, good luck with that Ross. Cech won't be going anywhere for a while. If he doesn't mind playing behind him, than he would be a good young backup for the future.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Well if he is as aspiring as he says he is, and wants to play first team football, he can train hard and push Cech. That way, we get competition between the goalkeepers and Cech's performances will improve, theoretically.