With Bosingwa leaving there are rumours we are in for Van der Weil.

I noticed Valencia were favourites for him but they have just signed Pereira from Sporting. Not sure if VDW is any good, But there aren't many other quality RB's out there

I certainty hope its true, Van Der Wiel is not best defensively but certainly an overall better player than Bosingwa.

Edited May 24, 201212 yr by NooWaay

He's a younger Bosingwa. I'd take him on if he's cheap. If not, we can do better.

He's a younger Bosingwa. I'd take him on if he's cheap. If not, we can do better.

He's a younger Bosingwa. I'd take him on if he's cheap. If not, we can do better.

Depends how deep Romans pockets are going to be.

VDW could be an alright signing. I would rather we looked at guys like Sime Vrsalijko of Croatia/Dinamo Zagreb or Hiroki Sakai of Japan, or put our trust in Todd Kane. I am firmly in the camp that wants Ivan starting at RB next season, though, so any new player would have to be content at a spot on the bench for now.

Do we need him really? We have Ivan there who was the best RB in the prem, statistically and in my opinion. If VDW came then we would have four centre backs, all of whom are quality, none of which (other than Terry) who would get the playing time they deserve.

Our defense is set and, I might add, one of the best in Europe player for player. The reason our defensive record isn't impressive this year is to do with the whole team and how much more we have been attacked this season than we usually have.

Then we have Paulo and Kane as back up too.

http://www.thenation...fit-for-chelsea

Chelsea have been offered the opportunity to finally acquire the Holland international Gregory van der Wiel as part of a summer restructure that is to go ahead regardless of their Uefa Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich.

Ajax are ready to sell the right-back for €10 million (Dh47m) and strengthening the right side of the defence is a priority for Chelsea, who have declined to renew the contract of European and FA Cup double-winning defender Jose Bosingwa and would like to move on back-up right-back Paulo Ferreira.

The Premier League club are also aware of interest from Real Madrid in Branislav Ivanovic, who regularly started in the position last season.

Van der Wiel, 24, has been on Chelsea's radar for over two years, but is only now readily available.

Ajax operate a develop-to-sell model and elected to cash in on the youth-team product following Ricardo van Rhijn's emergence as an able deputy when Van der Wiel was sidelined by injury.

Ajax coach, Frank de Boer, has approved the Dutch champions' decision to sell.

Seeking to reduce both the wages and average age of their squad, Chelsea recently asked Manchester United to name a price for Rafael da Silva but were told that the Brazilian right-back was not available for sale.

The club's hierarchy - who are still considering whether to hand Roberto Di Matteo a long-term contract as manager next season - last week permitted Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou to exit Stamford Bridge as free agents without any fresh discussions on new contracts.

On the instructions of Roman Abramovich, a discontented Fernando Torres has been reassured of his position at Chelsea with the owner intent on seeing his £50m acquisition established as first-choice centre forward next season.

Financially, the club believes it can significantly improve its commercial income if Torres belatedly succeeds in the position.

Abramovich must also make a decision on his pursuit of Eden Hazard, asManchester City have baulked at the wage demands of the Belgian attacking midfielder, who has also been pursued by United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Discussing Chelsea's transfer strategy last week, chief executive Ron Gourlay said they wanted "three to four" new players.

"You are always looking to introduce new players," Gourlay said.

"Will you see some new faces? Yes, you will, and you may see a couple of faces go. But at the end of the day, that's just normal end-of-the-season practice."

Edited May 27, 201212 yr by abramovich

Only if he is cheap (6-7m max) and ready to be a sub. I have a doubt about both.

So he is okay going forward but not great defensively? Wouldn't we be basically replacing Bosingwa with ... Bosingwa?

Completely agree with Cody. We already have Ivanovic who is the best in the EPL in my opinion. Plus we have decent back up with Paolo, Hutch and Kane.

For £7-8m Id say he's easily worth it. He is lacking defensively but he's only 24 and could easily improve (look at how far David Luiz has come this season). God forbid Ivan gets injured, at least we'd have a decent replacement.

Is £7/8m worth it? We have Ivan (whether he wants to play RB), Ferreira, Hutch & Kane. Surely that is good enough so why pay £8m for someone similar to Bossy, Just spend it elsewhere.

Bosingwa is on the way out and Paulo is likely to follow.

Kane is an exciting prospect, but he's at least a couple of years and couple of loans away from challenging Brana for the spot.

For the fee mentioned I'd take a chance on Van Der Wiel. Like Marin, he's young enough to learn and if things don't work out, we can at least recoup some of the money.

Bosingwa is on the way out and Paulo is likely to follow.

Kane is an exciting prospect, but he's at least a couple of years and couple of loans away from challenging Brana for the spot.

For the fee mentioned I'd take a chance on Van Der Wiel. Like Marin, he's young enough to learn and if things don't work out, we can at least recoup some of the money.

I know Bossy is going, Ferreira i think should stay, Always done a job when required. There is no guarentee we could re-coup the money, He could be that bad that nobody else wants him.

Especially with the new FFP rules, We cant just take a chance because someone's under £10m anymore, We need to know what we are buying and the worth of the players.

I know Bossy is going, Ferreira i think should stay, Always done a job when required. There is no guarentee we could re-coup the money, He could be that bad that nobody else wants him.

Especially with the new FFP rules, We cant just take a chance because someone's under £10m anymore, We need to know what we are buying and the worth of the players.

Ferreira is also a huge asset to the younger players. He trains hard, he steps in without complaining and helps with translation. Luiz and Ramires has been very supported by Ferreira.

Last season we could have really done with more depth in our squad. Unfortunately £7m isn't considered a lot of money anymore so why not?

Paulo has been 3rd choice RB for a few seasons now and is Bossy leaves why should he then become 2nd choice again? He hasn't improved over the last 3 seasons otherwise he'd have played more. I appreciate his service to the club but we could be spending his wages on someone else or giving some of our better prospects better contracts

Last season we could have really done with more depth in our squad. Unfortunately £7m isn't considered a lot of money anymore so why not?

Its not dont get me wrong, But with the new rules, You cant just signed a player for £8m and take a chance. You need to be sure he will be better than what we have.

We need players like Hulk & Hazard or any other weve been linked with, Sign these and then see what we can do

Paulo has been 3rd choice RB for a few seasons now and is Bossy leaves why should he then become 2nd choice again? He hasn't improved over the last 3 seasons otherwise he'd have played more. I appreciate his service to the club but we could be spending his wages on someone else or giving some of our better prospects better contracts

I dont believe he is on high wages? ive head 30k p/w which the way he is is pretty cheap, As someone mentioned he's a true sport. When we call on him he always does his job. Why get rid of someone like him?

CFCDocker - i believe he's at least on par with Bos now but he's younger. Whilst i appreciate we have to have one eye on the Ffp rules but this is the last window where we can spend any serious money and think we'd be better off getting him now then lose out on him and have to say much more for someone of the same quality. After all, how much did we pay for Bos?

I dont believe he is on high wages? ive head 30k p/w which the way he is is pretty cheap, As someone mentioned he's a true sport. When we call on him he always does his job. Why get rid of someone like him?

So picking up 24 year old Dutch international for 7-8m is unreasonable but keeping a third choice 33 year old who barely plays while collecting wages makes sense?

I love Paulo and he's been a great servant but I don't see the point in keeping him around much longer.

CFCDocker - i believe he's at least on par with Bos now but he's younger. Whilst i appreciate we have to have one eye on the Ffp rules but this is the last window where we can spend any serious money and think we'd be better off getting him now then lose out on him and have to say much more for someone of the same quality. After all, how much did we pay for Bos?

I suppose it could be a good move, Im just not sure how good he is, If he's anything similar to Bosingwa then id rather not have him.

Bosingwa was £16m i believe?

So picking up 24 year old Dutch international for 7-8m is unreasonable but keeping a third choice 33 year old who barely plays while collecting wages makes sense?

I love Paulo and he's been a great servant but I don't see the point in keeping him around much longer.

I understand what you are saying, But VDW could turn out twice as bad as what Bosingwa was, Ferreira has always done a job when required and i still think he can do it.

If we do sign VDW and he turns out half decent then it will be a cracking buy, But from what ive seen he does seem a bit mistake prone.

Van Der Wiel would be an awesome edition only thing is he's better attack than defensive