29 May 2023 17:13:10
Hi Ed002,
Long time reader and first time poster. I had a few questions if possible.
1) Do Chelsea have plans to loan out Ian Maatsen again, or to sell him?
2) On a similar note, what is plan for Cesare Casadei after the U20 World Cup?
3) Finally, do you think Chelsea can complete the Ugarte signing?
Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea have already had a firm offer for Maarten and I suspect will wait to speak with the player. I suspect another loan for CC but the new coaching team may want to look at him. Yes, the club are I understand confident that the verbal agreement will result in a transfer.}

1.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 19:20:50
Many thanks Ed002 for typically informed response, appreciated.

2.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 20:44:14
Hey, Ed. Out of interest, was the offer from Maatsen one from Burnley? He's such a fantastic young player, and it would be a shame to see him go. Though with Chilwell and Cucurella on big contracts in his spot (whether deservedly or undeservedly) it's hard to see how he'd feature.

{Ed002's Note - Yes.}

3.) 29 May 2023
29 May 2023 21:27:34
Thank you for that, Ed :)

4.) 30 May 2023
30 May 2023 13:08:09
Ed is there any chance cucurella goes? Been reports of atletico being interested and with halls emergance maybe we might look to? And also any interest in havertz? Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - Both could leave and there is interest in both.}

5.) 31 May 2023
30 May 2023 14:28:43
It’s really bad news as I like Maatsen. Signing Cucurella was a terrible move looking back in hindsight. Especially since Lewis Hall has been fantastic at left back last few games. Really hope he gets the chance to start there next season.

Hall and Chilwell as left backs maybe try to loan out Cucurella but will be hard with his wages.