(source Daily Star)

Antonio Conte targets Bayern Munich star: He wants two top players in every position
DAVID ALABA is reportedly on Chelsea’s radar in the wake of their Premier League title success.
The Bayern Munich star, 24, is widely regarded as one of the world’s top left-sided players.
And it seems his ability to fulfil attacking and defensive duties has caught Antonio Conte’s eye.
“Antonio Conte wants to bolster his Chelsea squad ahead of their Champions League return.”
The Observer claim the Chelsea boss has Alaba in mind as he looks to strengthen his squad this summer.
The Blues are set to return to Champions League action next term following this year’s absence.
And Conte is aware that he may not be as fortunate with injuries as he has been during the 2016/17 campaign.
David Alaba scores for Bayern Munich versus Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga
David Alaba could compete with Marcos Alonso next season if Antonio Conte gets his way
The Italian wants two men capable of playing in every position in his favoured 3-4-3 formation.
And The Observer indicate Bayern’s Alaba is a candidate to compete with Marcos Alonso for the left wing-back slot.
Brazil international Alex Sandro, currently at Conte’s old side Juventus, could potentially be targeted instead.

f**k me, it would be one of the greatest signings we can ever make if we get him, but surely the chances of actually getting him are so slim

Never going to happen unfortunatly.

Yeah it's the daily star...

Bayern are not going to sell one of their best players in their best years, no chance of this.

11 minutes ago, Sindre said:

Never going to happen unfortunatly.

1 minute ago, Chelsbear said:

Yeah it's the daily star...

Bayern are not going to sell one of their best players in their best years, no chance of this.

Sadly I agree with both of you - he's exactly the type of inverted wing back I'd hope we'd sign this summer. Hopefully we can find someone just like him. I'll be amazed if we sign Alaba.

He'd be amazing it's just highly unlikely as if available then you would have every top club after him. 

Imagine his price though! 

54 minutes ago, the special one said:

(source Daily Star)

Antonio Conte targets Bayern Munich star: He wants two top players in every position
DAVID ALABA is reportedly on Chelsea’s radar in the wake of their Premier League title success.
The Bayern Munich star, 24, is widely regarded as one of the world’s top left-sided players.
And it seems his ability to fulfil attacking and defensive duties has caught Antonio Conte’s eye.
“Antonio Conte wants to bolster his Chelsea squad ahead of their Champions League return.”
The Observer claim the Chelsea boss has Alaba in mind as he looks to strengthen his squad this summer.
The Blues are set to return to Champions League action next term following this year’s absence.
And Conte is aware that he may not be as fortunate with injuries as he has been during the 2016/17 campaign.
David Alaba scores for Bayern Munich versus Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga
David Alaba could compete with Marcos Alonso next season if Antonio Conte gets his way
The Italian wants two men capable of playing in every position in his favoured 3-4-3 formation.
And The Observer indicate Bayern’s Alaba is a candidate to compete with Marcos Alonso for the left wing-back slot.
Brazil international Alex Sandro, currently at Conte’s old side Juventus, could potentially be targeted instead.

This would be a statement of intent, but the probability of this happening is simply 0.

He would be an incredible signing, he is someone worth spending BIG on, having the option to play him LCB, LWB or CM makes it even more appealing, but obviously he is one of those players who would be extremely difficult to sign.

(double post)

Edited May 22, 20179 yr by Barrettinator

1 hour ago, the special one said:

The Observer claim the Chelsea boss has Alaba in mind

Right. I've got Beyonce in mind. Doesn't mean I'm going to end up banging her though.

2 hours ago, Barrettinator said:

(double post)

So good you banged her twice !!!

Alaba played in the Bayern Munich youth team and was their youngest debutant ever in a competitve match.  Basically, he rose through the ranks and became one of Munich's best players.  The emotional ties and legacy is firmly entrenched in the Allianz Arena.  Naturally, he would be Conte's dream signing as he is top class in several positions and not just a left-back which provides quality and versatility.  

The dumbest transfer story I have ever come across this season.

 

Alaba played in the Bayern Munich youth team and was their youngest debutant ever in a competitve match. Basically, he rose through the ranks and became one of Munich's best players. The emotional ties and legacy is firmly entrenched in the Allianz Arena. Naturally, he would be Conte's dream signing as he is top class in several positions and not just a left-back which provides quality and versatility.
The dumbest transfer story I have ever come across this season.

There are a few to choose from, but I agree. This pretty much tops the pops.

I think it's a realistic target, Conte is trying to make us a top club in Europe. With a good offer, we can buy him, Bayern will find a replacement.

I don't know why, but I'm optimistic with these rumours. I just remember the moment that Bayern sold Toni Kroos to Real Madrid for 25m! 

Everything can happen.

16 minutes ago, IliyaKrostin said:

I think it's a realistic target, Conte is trying to make us a top club in Europe. With a good offer, we can buy him, Bayern will find a replacement.

I don't know why, but I'm optimistic with these rumours. I just remember the moment that Bayern sold Toni Kroos to Real Madrid for 25m! 

Everything can happen.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: "I can guarantee that David Alaba will never be on the market. We value him very, very highly" 

https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/852117597260845056/photo/1

Asked about the reports (linking Alaba with Man City) while appearing on Sky Sports in Germany, Rummenigge said: "These rumours are not correct.
"He recently extended his contract with us until 2021. All the big European clubs know what that means with Bayern.
"That is to say that we are completely relaxed about his situation. This is not an issue for us."

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/rummenigge-dispels-alaba-manchester-city-reports

Edited May 25, 20179 yr by the special one

2 minutes ago, the special one said:

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: "I can guarantee that David Alaba will never be on the market. We value him very, very highly" 

https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/852117597260845056/photo/1

Well, we don't know Alaba's feelings, maybe he's looking for a new competition, I don't know.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm feeling a little bit optimistic with this rumour.

On 5/22/2017 at 18:32, lchk said:

Alaba played in the Bayern Munich youth team and was their youngest debutant ever in a competitve match.  Basically, he rose through the ranks and became one of Munich's best players.  The emotional ties and legacy is firmly entrenched in the Allianz Arena.  Naturally, he would be Conte's dream signing as he is top class in several positions and not just a left-back which provides quality and versatility.  

The dumbest transfer story I have ever come across this season.

 

Top class in several positions? What are you on about? He's mediocre at best central mid

23 minutes ago, TrippingHazard said:

Top class in several positions? What are you on about? He's mediocre at best central mid

In terms of the fixed CM position I agree Alaba is mediocre, in a specific tactical system however it's a myth that you always need a top class CM (i.e. Man City's unbeaten run at the start of the season coincided with both full backs moving into central positions). Unlike Alonso Alaba is comfortable drifting into central positions (to exploit space and create overload situations further up the pitch).

Edited May 25, 20179 yr by the special one

4 hours ago, IliyaKrostin said:

Well, we don't know Alaba's feelings, maybe he's looking for a new competition, I don't know.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm feeling a little bit optimistic with this rumour.

Giving yourself false hope is what you're doing. I'll bet you £10000 it's never going to happen. Move on.

But we know Alabas feelings, he just signed a new mong term deal. Hes not going anywere. Kroos refused to sign a new deal, thats why he was sold

6 hours ago, TrippingHazard said:

Top class in several positions? What are you on about? He's mediocre at best central mid

Obviously you never watched him playing fro Austria in central midfield.

The only way we are ever going to get Alaba if they decide to cash in or he decides he wants a new challenge. Apart from that this seems unlikely... maybe we try for that Raphael Guerreiro  and get him to convince Sanches to come with him?

On 26/05/2017 at 10:51, Fruity66 said:

The only way we are ever going to get Alaba if they decide to cash in or he decides he wants a new challenge. Apart from that this seems unlikely... maybe we try for that Raphael Guerreiro  and get him to convince Sanches to come with him?

Sanches will be looking for a club soon enough but it won't be Chelsea.