Superblue 6,372 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,557 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/ajaxs-gregory-van-der-wiel-offered-to-chelseaNot sure how much reliable it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamiCFC9 258 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,745 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,591 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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 messengerOoh. Not my main choice to get for the RB position but gotta hope he can improve defensively, unlike Bosingwa, IF he does join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamiCFC9 258 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I hear his defensive ability isn't great. True? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 He played for Netherlands in 2010 regulary and they got into finals. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 how in the yell did you miss that jay? Your never off Twitter Wasn't online when that news/rumour broke out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 539 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I hear his defensive ability isn't great. True?not true is has been brill everytime i seen him! i followed since i took a punt on him in a dream team and had a brilliant competition (world cup)one person said hes like bosingwa and a few people read that and jus repeat it because they never seen him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 According to Dutch reports Chelsea have agreed an £8m fee with Ajax right-back Van der Wiel. Personal terms left- C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I hear his defensive ability isn't great. True?True, but for £8m, he's not a bad buy. (not going to get a great all-around young RB for anything that cheap) We need cover for Ivanovic especially with terry likely to be suspended. Our lack of depth on the defence this year was really evident. It's also quite possible that he'll improve. Defensive positioning is something players can work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,330 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Just out of pure curiosity can VDW play LB as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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