14 minutes ago, Slojo said:

I couldn't care less about him not coming here, actually I hope he doesn't. 

I'm more interested in signing their LWB.

Wonder if roma are playing a game with us. One where they won't sell Emerson until they get what they want and dzeko goes too. They know selling Emerson won't be difficult. Few games back for them and likely juve or someone else will buy. But getting good money for near 32 year old dzeko...

6 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Wonder if roma are playing a game with us. One where they won't sell Emerson until they get what they want and dzeko goes too. They know selling Emerson won't be difficult. Few games back for them and likely juve or someone else will buy. But getting good money for near 32 year old dzeko...

Interesting theory. 

27 minutes ago, Slojo said:

I'm more interested in signing their LWB.

Emerson to be unveiled by Chelsea approximately 12 to 24 hours from now. Final verdict on LWB tomorrow.

22 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Wonder if roma are playing a game with us. One where they won't sell Emerson until they get what they want and dzeko goes too. They know selling Emerson won't be difficult. Few games back for them and likely juve or someone else will buy. But getting good money for near 32 year old dzeko...

A friend of mine who is a Roma fan is convinced this is true. Monchi won't let just Palmieri go unless we buy Dzeko too. Basically we're paying 45m for Palmieri

5 minutes ago, TheChelseaBlues said:

A friend of mine who is a Roma fan is convinced this is true. Monchi won't let just Palmieri go unless we buy Dzeko too. Basically we're paying 45m for Palmieri

There is a news article about Emerson's deal being separate. No longer including Dzeko as a double deal. It's not hard to imagine getting Emerson without Dzeko though. I can see it happening.

Edited January 28, 20188 yr by ChelseaFanBoy

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/roma-chairman-gandini-on-dzeko-chelsea-move-the-player-must-also-be-in-agreement-to-complete-a-deal

 

Does this not make out it's Dzeko's agent/reps being awkward?

I'm reading that Roma fans protested against the club about the potential sale of Edin Dzeko to Chelsea after their loss to Sampdoria. Apparently they all wish he stays because they realize his value.

6 hours ago, AudreyTruman said:

PLEASE BUY HIM, HE IS PURE SH**

I was reading this with Roma fans on twitter complaining about this guy & want him gone - then I read this:

 

Independent reporting this looks dead in the water as we won't meet demands/valuations.

1 hour ago, Blue Exile said:

Independent reporting this looks dead in the water as we won't meet demands/valuations.

What about palmeiri?

 

the problem is dzeko's end. he and his agent obviously want a longer contract than the chelsea are willing to offer. i don't understand why a 1 year deal with option to extend another year wouldn't be accepted by dzeko (if it's been offered of course). it seems he wants a 3 year deal which takes him to 35. what happens when our other over 30's players come knocking for a contract extension? do we refuse? the likes of willian, pedro and fabregas have been some of our best players the last couple seasons and letting dzeko sign a 3 year deal and only allowing them to sign a 1 year deal would be unfair in their eyes. sometimes you have to stand your ground, even if it's a tough decision to make. if dzeko doesn't accept a lesser contract offer to come to a better club, then stuff him. 

It seems like the board won't take the risk of signing a player over 30 and we end up signing an Arsenal bench player while they get Aubameyang...

Edited January 29, 20188 yr by Erdal1905

1 minute ago, Erdal1905 said:

It seems like the board won't take the risk of signing a player over 30 and we end up signing an Arsenal bench player while the get Aubameyang...

Who is also over 30 

6 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Who is also over 30 

31 isn't he

Edited January 29, 20188 yr by Chelsbear

From the looks of it, if we pay Roma what they want and cave in to Dzeko's demands, we can:
Secure a promising Left Back
Get a pretty good striker (who was nominated for Ballon'dor last year if I recall)
Get to f**k over Arsenal's Auba plans by loaning Bats to Roma.
 

1 minute ago, TomCFC85 said:

From the looks of it, if we pay Roma what they want and cave in to Dzeko's demands, we can:
Secure a promising Left Back
Get a pretty good striker (who was nominated for Ballon'dor last year if I recall)
Get to f**k over Arsenal's Auba plans by loaning Bats to Roma.
 

Deals done according to various (Auba to Arsenal)

I was initially keen on this transfer, mainly because we are being linked with Ashley Barnes and Peter crouch! 

But if there is anyway conte isn't going to be here next season, then it seems incredibly short sighted to spend a hefty chunk ffp wise on a player the next manager might not want, and one we won't even be able to sell. 

We might as well stick with Batshuayi until the summer, signing dzeko won't win us the league, and not signing him won't cost us a top 4 finish. 

I don't see the rush tbh. 

 

DZEKO TO CHELSEA 'UNLIKELY'

Sky in Italy are reporting that it is now unlikely that Chelsea will sign Edin Dzeko from Roma. 

In the last few hours the talks have become more and more complicated, as Dzeko’s wage requests are considered too high by Chelsea.

42 minutes ago, big blue said:

I was initially keen on this transfer, mainly because we are being linked with Ashley Barnes and Peter crouch! 

But if there is anyway conte isn't going to be here next season, then it seems incredibly short sighted to spend a hefty chunk ffp wise on a player the next manager might not want, and one we won't even be able to sell. 

We might as well stick with Batshuayi until the summer, signing dzeko won't win us the league, and not signing him won't cost us a top 4 finish. 

I don't see the rush tbh. 

 

as long as we can get a loan for giroud. some people have spoken about buying him. i think that would be worse to be honest. if the next manager doesn't want a big lump like giroud up top, and doesn't want to play that style of football, then surely dzeko is the safer option for the next manager. dzeko needs to accept our contract offer, otherwise it won't happen. our board have obviously agreed the fee for him, it's just him and his agent not budging. 

Edited January 29, 20188 yr by enigma

Shame
I was so looking forward for an official player thread on the General Discussion page to be titled "Dzeko the Gecko" 

I think we should just offer what's fair and if he doesn't want it forget him. There's a very slim chance he'll be any good at 35 so why offer him a contract until then. 

We don't need to be destroying a club policy for a player.

many Roma fans want Dzeko out of the club - checkout this thread (you will need to click on the time stamp to do so)

 

Edited January 29, 20188 yr by robdog

If we don’t sign Dzeko this window, then we may as well just keep Bats and also have Hazard as a option too for the striker role.

Surely Morata’s bad form isn’t going to last all season.

7 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

If we don’t sign Dzeko this window, then we may as well just keep Bats and also have Hazard as a option too for the striker role.

Surely Morata’s bad form isn’t going to last all season.

Agreed

Wouldnt be shocked if we revived this deal on deadline day though.

Edited January 29, 20188 yr by Bobbywoodhogan