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http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4657/7/chelsea-close-%C2%A3125m-wolfsburg-defender?

Chelsea could seal the signature of Wolfsburg defender Simon Kjaer as early as Monday, according to sources in Germany.

Carlo Ancelotti has been a fan of the Denmark international for some time and tried to sign him from Palermo while he was in charge at AC Milan.

And the manager thinks Kjaer could be the man to solve Chelsea's current defender shortage. Ricardo Carvalho left in the summer while first-choice pair John Terry and Alex have both struggled with injuries this term.

Wolfsburg have reportedly accepted Chelsea's £12.5m bid for the 21-year-old, who is understood to be keen on the switch to Stamford Bridge.

 
I hope we dont sign him, I have no idea how to say his bloody second name....

 
Would be a nice signing... very talented player. Wouldnt moan about not starting games aswell I think

 
Personally I like the sound of him. 21 yrs of age Strong and aggressive, had interest from top clubs in prem in past but has had a dip in form of late. With the right mentoring, etc could come good...

 
The best thing about this rumour for me is that it appears Carlo is the one initiating the move, that in my opinion is a lot better than someone on the Board or Roman himself identifying the target, I like that he wanted him at Milan if there's any truth in it and although I've never seen the bloke play that gos for three quarters of the players we're linked with and the thought of it being Carlos choice makes it feel better somehow. If we are going to sign a player Iwe know nothing about I'd be happier to know the Manager does know him well.

The price seems better as well and add to that it sounds like a signing that has futeure written on it and won't put the noses of our best CBs out of joint and I'd say it might make sense.

Might leave a bit in the kitty for what we need much more to add some spark up front even if that has to wait till the summer.

 
Kjaer played really well for someone his age in Serie A, but I haven't heard much about him after that. A bit like Barzagli - played really well for Palermo, left and didn't exactly shine.

Perhaps someone here have seen more of him at Wolfsburg and might know more about how he has played.

Still young, so possibly someone to count on in the future. Would only be backup to start with I guess.

Would probably cost alot less than Luiz and could turn out a great player.

 
Hopefully this will signal a move for Bruma out to right-back or defensive midfield, as he is wonderful with the ball and in the tackle but is far too small to compete in the air, at least in the Prem.

 
SydneyChelsea said:
Hopefully this will signal a move for Bruma out to right-back or defensive midfield, as he is wonderful with the ball and in the tackle but is far too small to compete in the air, at least in the Prem.
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Bruma, right back, mid, small???

 
Bruma can play RB, but not DM. Quite honestly i'd rather see Bruma get more minutes instead of buying this guy who honestly I've never heard of before.

 
He was quite highly rated at Palermo and ever since he's moved too Wolfsburg i haven't heared much.

Im sure Liverpool were strongly linked with him a couple of years back when they had that good season with the waiter.

 
Anyone who has never heard of him before: he is one of the quieter young prospects in the game and has been for years. He has loads of experience and is only 21. At that price I would be over the f**king moon to get him.

 
TheWestwayWonder said:
Anyone who has never heard of him before: he is one of the quieter young prospects in the game and has been for years. He has loads of experience and is only 21. At that price I would be over the f**king moon to get him.
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Agreed. He is young and yet with a lot of experience already at the top level. If we can get him at the quoted price I'd say he presents far better value than Luiz. Perhaps there would even be something left in the kitty for a more attacking player.

 
Good value at that price. Would like to get Luiz, but Benfica seem to be pricing him as if he was a striker.

 
Ben said:
Good value at that price. Would like to get Luiz, but Benfica seem to be pricing him as if he was a striker.
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Or as if we were desperate, and had money to burn.

 
Yep, if true £12.5m and also the fact that he's 2 years younger , this would make much more sense than Luiz.

 
This would prove as a Club in the transfer market we simply have not a clue. I cannot see it myself, it's got to be Luiz.

This kid was linked to us long before he signed for Wolfsburg, remember clearly Arneson talking about him - 3 kin' million was the asking price.

Before the World Cup started he was touted like Ozil as one of the young players to watch.

Not saying he isn't a good player, he is, as said he wouldn't mind biding his time here, however we never made a move in the

summer, absoulutely no point now in my opinion.

If anyone doesn't remember when he signed for them .... the german press were as surprised as anyone!

"On July 8, 2010 1. Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg bought him for €12 Million. [19] According to some german sources, Simon Kjær is going to Chelsea FC on Monday alongside Fernando Torres to sign a contract."

 
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