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07 May 2024 14:13:39
Hi Ed hearing reports we're in talks to sign Estaveo Willian (Messinho), is this true? Also would this be instead of the likes of Nico Williams, or is Estaveo seen as more for the future?

Also Kendry Paez looks like one hell of a player, him and Willian are 2 of the top young talents in the world by all accounts.

{Ed002's Note - Estevao Willian (RW/F) Another kiddie scouted by Manchester City and Arsenal. Chelsea have made a proposal to take him in 2025 when he turns 18. Real Madrid and Barcelona will likely do the same. Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have sent scouts. PSG will offer the full buy out clause in a single payment but his agent wants Barcelona or Chelsea and the player prefers Barcelona but they have the emerging Lamine Yamal, so PSG and Barcelona may both step back.}

07 May 2024 17:39:24
A question ed002 if I may. With future transfers like estevao, or even in the case of Paez, is the transfer recorded in accounts when it’s agreed or when they move clubs ie summer of 2025? Many thanks :)

{Ed002's Note - The money is accounted for when it is paid.}

07 May 2024 21:22:44
Hi Ed. Firstly thanks for the information you're still giving also on the Chelsea page.

Now regarding Estevao, you mention that the player's agent wants Barcelona or Chelsea (rather than PSG for example) . Do you know what is driving that preference? Is it money related (perhaps Chelsea is willing to pay more agent fees? ), or is it because of Chelsea having a good/ clear progression plan for the player? I would hope it's because of the latter, but money talks so could easily be the former too.

{Ed002's Note - I suspect the agent may be looking to the future, but i don't know.}

06 May 2024 21:11:48
So according to Romano Chelsea are looking and considering Osimhen, Sesko and some more no. 9s. Probably Toney is one of the targets.

07 May 2024 08:19:46
I think Toney will probably end up at Arsenal. I think we will get either Osimhen or Sesco and I live in hope it’s Osimhen.

07 May 2024 12:55:43
I don't see us getting Osimhen PSG can pay much more.

07 May 2024 13:55:52
I like the mobility of our current forwards and wouldn't want a more static striker like Osimhen quite apart from the cost and wages.
Also it wouldn't help the harmony of the group if a new player is signed on double the wages of the existing players.
If Nkunku injury is sorted I wouldn't make any big name striker signing.
And by the way our problem isn't scoring goals any longer.

07 May 2024 14:59:02
Drog, I like your optimism but from the outside it looks like the club want a so called CF.

07 May 2024 15:52:34
Totally agree with you KDrog.

07 May 2024 17:27:01
If the CF is quick and mobile and not more than £50m and is happy with the wage structure maybe. Particularly if we still have doubts about Nkunku fitness.
But this might stop Jackson's development which would be a shame.
It interests me that City haven't looked a better unit since Haaland rocked up and started scoring goals for fun, so maybe a lesson to be learned from that.

03 May 2024 09:50:38
Ed002
It's being reported we are interested in Tosin Adarabioyo.
Is this true or just another rumour?
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - He is a Free Agent in the summer but likely heading elsewhere. Well down the list of CB options for Chelsea.}

03 May 2024 16:18:01
I’ve heard Newcastle as the most likely option.

30 Apr 2024 09:57:28
Ed002
Which positions do you think the club will look to fill this coming transfer window?
My guess is Goalkeeper/ CB/ Striker.
Also unsubtantiated rumours that the age profile of the players incoming could be older this time.
Would you know if this is true because we sure do need a bit more experience in the squad.
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - They know a GK is needed, a CB and a S are required plus they are looking at players in other positions due to potential departures.}

30 Apr 2024 10:49:22
Guessing winger? Perhaps LB if some of our LBs leave.

30 Apr 2024 14:22:08
Ed002
Would you know if Ramsdale is of interest for the goalkeeping position?
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Not for Chelsea.}

30 Apr 2024 15:28:27
GK, CB and Striker I do find it strange the money we’ve spent and the true spine of the squad is lacking. Preferably a top class experienced centre back and a striker who is good in the air and different to Jackson. Sesko and Kim would be my choices. Not read of interest in Kim but he doesn’t seem to be playing much at Bayern and their fans rate him also. Goalkeeper I have no clue maybe Bento.

30 Apr 2024 14:52:08
Ed002
Are they looking for an experienced number one or another promising young player?
Hopefully the former.
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - There is a list including both.}

30 Apr 2024 16:18:57
Lads, Ed has posted a comprehensive transfer roundup on the Liverpool site.

Ed, thanks as always.

30 Apr 2024 19:02:36
Cheers Tom.

30 Apr 2024 17:53:02
Cheers Tom (and ED002)

30 Apr 2024 19:34:38
Would be great to see Guehi back at the club. His name has popped up a couple of times now. Him and Levi would make a great pairing.

30 Apr 2024 19:51:40
I would take Guehi over some of the foreign players abroad as he knows the league and club and is very underrated. Proven premier league centre half who’s good on the ball.

30 Apr 2024 20:32:38
Bare with me, but If rumours are true conte will be taking over at Napoli, a well know fan of lukaku, lukaku maybe not keen on Saudi, would / could we look to luakaku osimhen deal,

Osimhen does seem psg bound but seems an obvious deal that could suit everyone,

01 May 2024 08:39:41
We have more chsnce of a fully fit squad for the rest of the season than that outcome Matt.

01 May 2024 09:56:56
I could see Lukaku at Napoli with a modest fee and sensible wages for a couple of years if he doesn't want to take the money in Saudi.

01 May 2024 11:37:24
Not very likely but could he come back?

01 May 2024 13:18:36
You areright Tom, mot very likely.

25 Apr 2024 15:31:34
Hi Ed, any interest in Bradley Locko or Michael Kayode from Chelsea?

{Ed002's Note - Bradley Locko (LWB) Has been scouted by Liverpool, Chelsea and Bournemouth who fear losing Kerkez quickly - but any English club looking to buy him would have to sign him as an exception or pay over the odds to secure a Work Permit. One to keep an eye on for the future - a confident player but still pretty raw.

Michael Kayode has not been of interest to Chelsea.}

25 Apr 2024 16:08:44
Thanks Ed, I wasn't aware of the work permit piece. Raw but very promising. Delivers a mean ball into the box to go along with good defending.

Surprised to hear Kayode is not on the radar!

{Ed002's Note - The club has other priorities.}

25 Apr 2024 17:24:14
If I remember correctly RBD Balde of Barcelona is first choice. Kerkez and Locko are on the list though.

25 Apr 2024 19:25:15
With these kind of player of interest my fear for next season being same as the current one heightens. I'm not sure tge club learnt anything and ready to turn things around. No team ever gathered kiddies together and went on to win things much this present generation.
. y point is that we already have enough kiddies and should try to bring in experience and proven players to compliment the kiddies. Don't know where we're going with this strange kiddies policy. They only want to groom kiddies to sell for profits. A team that lacks leadership on the pitch is still vigorously looking for untested kid to buy. Chelsea is derailing.

25 Apr 2024 19:54:18
Tusole I agree too many young players aren’t good but how old are Palmer and Gusto 21 and 20 and they have been fantastic. It’s more down to the coach IMO tactically we are a mess.

25 Apr 2024 20:12:51
Tusole, I think unfortunately given where we are atm I doubt many of the experienced players would come here. Osimhen? Off to PSG. Alfonso Davies? Off to Real. Perhaps we should be going for Bastoni instead of Diomande but there’s not too many experienced players that come to mind who are either good enough or willing to come here imo.

25 Apr 2024 20:59:59
Tusole, is there any chance you can limit the use of the word “kiddies? ”.

26 Apr 2024 00:55:46
Antonee robinson would be good, good age and knows the premier league, any interest ed002? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Yes, he is somewhere down the list of options.}

26 Apr 2024 10:59:18
Balde looks good but I have to wonder how realistic it is that we would be able to sign him? I know there is always a lot of media talk about Barcelona needing to raise funds etc but so far they haven't seemed to have needed to sell any key players. Then you consider whether he would even want to join? Money talks I suppose but seems a long shot to my uninformed eyes.

{Ed002's Note - Barcelona has to reduce wages and will be selling a number of players this summer.}

26 Apr 2024 11:20:22
Thanks Ed, fingers crossed we can take advantage.

One last question from me on the LB position if you don't mind - has there been any update on Chilwell's future?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - No.}

26 Apr 2024 16:27:06
Since you mentioned Kerkez Ed002, are we interested in him?

{Ed002's Note - Milos Kerkez (LWB) Only joined in the summer after picking Bournemouth over Lazio for game time. Down the list for Chelsea who have a much preferred target. Manchester United have been sending scouts.}