Rumoured Gregory van der Wiel

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

Gregory van der Wiel eyed by Chelsea as Branislav Ivanovic replacement

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on Ajax right-back Gregory van der Wiel, as Real Madrid step up their efforts to sign Branislav Ivanovic.

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/900298-gregory-van-der-wiel-eyed-by-chelsea-as-branislav-ivanovic-replacement

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.metro.co....vic-replacement

The Metro are reporting that we're targeting Van der Wiel to replace Ivanovic! That better be a BS story!

EDIT: Gah. Late by a minute.

[Beepu 1,714]

No Ivanovic!!! DONT GO!

[Clevemayer 764]

14m for Ivan ? Defo BS

[themightyblue 443]

The Metro is a bullshit paper

[Tricky 301]

I believe that we have bid, don't believe we are going to sell, certainly not for less than £20 million.

[Jase 43,479]

Would much prefer us to spend that extra few million to get Azpilicueta. He's a much better RB than VDW.

[Billy. 2,739]

Would much prefer us to spend that extra few million to get Azpilicueta. He's a much better RB than VDW.

thinking the same thing mate

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2012/05/27/3129979/ivanovic-i-know-that-real-madrid-want-me

The 28-year-old, who was a starter in Serbia's 2-0 defeat against Spain on Saturday, stated that he is aware of Los Blancos' interest, but stressed that he is happy with life at Stamford Bridge.

"I know what has been written about my future and that Madrid are following me, but now is not the time to talk about this," Ivanovic told Marca.

"I am focused on the national team now and I am very happy at Chelsea.

"I won the Champions League just one week ago and to think about changing clubs now is complicated. I am very happy in London."

Hoping that he meant it and not just empty words..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Right-back should be towards the bottom of our list of priorities. Ivanovic and Ferreira are more than good enough for that position. Ramires is capable of playing there. We also have some exceptionally good full-backs coming through our academy.

[Jase 43,479]

Right-back should be towards the bottom of our list of priorities. Ivanovic and Ferreira are more than good enough for that position. Ramires is capable of playing there. We also have some exceptionally good full-backs coming through our academy.

We have at least 50 games to play next season and when you add in the possibility of injuries and suspensions, it's a big risk to just go with Ivanovic & Ferreira as our RBs. Don't think it will be a huge problem getting a new RB as long as it doesn't cost OTT.

[Spike 12,049]

I think I've seen Van Der Wiel play a couple of times but I've never taken any notice of him. Surely, the Bosingwa comparions are too harsh?

[Superblue 6,333]

Van Der Wiel is a lot better than Bosingwa - a deal between £10-12m would be good business.

[ruggedknot 105]

Whatever the case , a significant upgrade from Bosingwa. Should wrap this up quickly if the board are serious about getting him. A few decent performances in the Dutch team during the Euros and his price inevitably shoots up.

[Marvin123 483]

happy to see this! seen him a few times and definatley 100% no comparison to bosingwa i think one person said itand others jus copied as they never seen him play :wank2: :wank2: :wank2: :wank2: :wank2: :wank2: :wank2:

[Severinb 309]

I like him to and if ivan leaves he and hutch can be our RB!

[Leif 6,006]

If we want a new right back, we should look no further than Lille's Debuchy.

He turns 27 this year, but wow, he is simply outstanding at times. Easily the best right back I've seen this season, Lahm aside.

He's also equally adept at playing right-midfield or on the right-wing. He reminds me of Srna who we were linked to a while back.

[Marvin123 483]

i rather like the look of azpi and fanni

but must admit everytime i seen hutch play he delivered some DEADLY balls into that box