Rumoured Gregory van der Wiel

[Superblue 6,372]

8M isn't too bad. Ivan should still be first choice, but VDW, although I'm not much of fan he's not worse than Bos.

He's definately a big improvement on bossie and is about 6/7 years younger.

Branna's defensive strengths will be good against the better teams but against smaller teams willing to sit and defend at the bridge, his pace and ability out wide could be vital to breaking down teams like this.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,526]

would be nice to see one of our crop of talented youngsters in our youth academy get a shot ahead of him,there`s a few that could really be the long term answer if given a chance. we have Bran as our regular starter for the next 4 years or more anyway. it would make our first team squad look stronger on paper to sign an already established and experienced International player but maybe Kane can be a better option for us in the long term. it`s a risk but with what we already have at the club i`d say it would be a calculated risk with a strong safety net if it didn't go to plan.

really for all transfers i only want players being brought in that could either be an upgrade over a regular starter or a player at a position where we have no serious contenders for promotion from our youth ranks.

otherwise i don't give a fook if they come free with a bag of maltesers.it ain't a bargain, we just don't get to realize how much we losing till later.

[coolhead23 1,147]

http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/ajaxs-gregory-van-der-wiel-offered-to-chelsea

Not sure how much reliable it is.

[RamiCFC9 258]

For 10 mil. I would take GVDW in a heatbeat.Just imagine our right flank against lesser teams with Hulk cutting inside and GVDW providing width on the flanks, would be absolutely brilliant.

[Thor 2,689]

I think he's a highly overrated prospect and he'll annoy the hell out of a lot of posters much in the same likeness as Bosingwa did. Then agian, he's young and may improve upon things, and with today's game, an attacking presence at his position is almost more important than a defending one.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Reports filtering through on the much doubted Twitter that we have agreed an 8 mill deal. Dutch media being the source but no link. Dont shoot the messenger

[francozola 2,040]

8 mil isn't too bad tbh and we DO need some cover.

JT is going to get a long ban which means we'll have to rely on Cahill & Luiz at CB which is fine but if one of them gets injured we'll have to move Ivanovic over.

Hutch and Kane are nowhere near ready to play consistently. Kane especially needs more development and a few loans.

[Fernando 6,585]

Holy crap, Roman ain't playing!

I rate this a good buy as well.

Hazard, Hulk and Van der Wiel...very well done Chelsea. Very well done!

[Jase 43,479]

Reports filtering through on the much doubted Twitter that we have agreed an 8 mill deal. Dutch media being the source but no link. Dont shoot the messenger

Ooh. Not my main choice to get for the RB position but gotta hope he can improve defensively, unlike Bosingwa, IF he does join us.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Ooh. Not my main choice to get for the RB position but gotta hope he can improve defensively, unlike Bosingwa, IF he does join us.

he is Young so i believe he can.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Well I didn't think we needed a RB, but £8 Million is Nothing really. Pretty good buy and will give us more depth and strength at the back.

[RamiCFC9 258]

8m. for a 24(?) years old we lose nothing tbh, its either way a good buy, just like Marin.Would be happy to see this deal done.And its not like this guy is bad he is starter in Netherlands team.

[Pizy 18,855]

I hear his defensive ability isn't great. True?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

He played for Netherlands in 2010 regulary and they got into finals. Not bad.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Ooh. Not my main choice to get for the RB position but gotta hope he can improve defensively, unlike Bosingwa, IF he does join us.

how in the yell did you miss that jay? Your never off Twitter