Chelsea close on Bosingwa

Raven_Blade · 10th May 2008, 19:55

I dont know much about Bosingwa myself. All I can say is that if we desperately wanted him, we would have gone for him.

marcus agrippa · 10th May 2008, 20:02

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Originally Posted by VoetbalWizard

that's fine, want lahm anyways.

we are getting Lahm.

allegedly.

RedKaos · 10th May 2008, 20:12

Im not too bothered about missing out on Bosingwa, I wouldnt rate him as a £20million player anyway, im just more annoyed that Chelsea are AGAIN, stealing our transfer targets.

I mean Robben, Essien, Mikel, Ballack....this is getting rediculous now, our scouts might as well be half-paid by Chelsea FC.

Rooney1987 · 10th May 2008, 20:20

Never even seen him play so not that bothered and 16 million they can have him. I would rather Richards or Lahm.

Cantona07 · 10th May 2008, 20:22

Great News.Maybe Micah Richards will be who we wud sign after all.

RedKaos · 10th May 2008, 20:24

I dont see why the sudden obsession with Micah Richards?

Hes a class English centreback, but thats all I see him as. As a rightback I dont really think he'll be that much better than Brown or Hargreaves, at least not £20 million better.

Cal? · 10th May 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by marcus agrippa

we are getting Lahm.

allegedly.

According to Kicker, which is a much better source than the likes of the Sun or Marca.

RapidRed · 10th May 2008, 21:27

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Originally Posted by REd FUn DevIl

Fast mate, take your pills...

just trying to keep up the trend of making a judgment without actually seeing him play.

Anduin · 10th May 2008, 22:07

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Originally Posted by marcus agrippa

we are getting Lahm.

I'm more and more convinced the deal is already close to be done. All the signs are there - Chelsea obviously take away our "top target" at right-back, Lahm lately said he will most likely move on, Sagnol just said today that he wants to stay at Munich (and he will be first choice right-back), Lell has signed a contract extension just a week ago and Jansen is on a long-term deal.
Barcelona apparently are not interested anymore (source: Uli Hoeness) and we can offer a new challenge, Champions League football and eventually a nice pay rise. Add to that the fact we would probably get him for around nine million this could turn out to be the bargain of the century.

charlenefan · 10th May 2008, 23:05

Hope he's shit

Ekeke · 11th May 2008, 00:39

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Originally Posted by charlenefan

Hope he's shit

The new Ferreira, without the "Best fullback in the world" tag.

reddevilcanada · 11th May 2008, 03:12

Seems like Fergie has got Lahm in his sights then...Miguel from Valencia could be a very good option as well and could follow the mass exodus in the summer from that club....

However, we'll have Neville, Brown and Hargreaves next season who're all more than capable of doing a good job at RB, so I won't be surprised if we don't sign up anyone this summer in this position.

fanutd · 12th May 2008, 01:00

Apparently he has decided to Join Chelsea for 20.5 m euros. Some portugese lad posted on another forum.

Link porto's official site: http://www.fcporto.pt/Info/Futebol/N...0508_35399.asp

Also one of the porto coaches confirmed as well

IBleedRed · 12th May 2008, 01:03

Sometimes i think chelsea sign players just because we were interested in them

AttackingFlair · 12th May 2008, 01:05

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Sometimes i think chelsea sign players just because we were interested in them

They do.

VoetbalWizard · 12th May 2008, 01:08

16.25 million quid for bosingwa...fuck that is a bit rich. they just spent 9 million on that serb ivanovic in winter and haven't even given a single minute to him.

ah well, atleast that's one less player to spaculate on.

hope this means lahm is a done deal for us.

Amir · 12th May 2008, 01:11

I share your hope on Lahm. He's top class.

As for Bosingwa, I just find it funny. They spent a large amount on a Portuguese right back four years ago, Ferreira. A few months back they give him a new five year contract. Now they spend tons on money on ANOTHER right back from Portugal. Is there actually a system that they do things by? No wonder they keep losing tons of money every year.

VoetbalWizard · 12th May 2008, 01:15

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Originally Posted by Amir

I share your hope on Lahm. He's top class.

As for Bosingwa, I just find it funny. They spent a large amount on a Portuguese right back four years ago, Ferreira. A few months back they give him a new five year contract. Now they spend tons on money on ANOTHER right back from Portugal. Is there actually a system that they do things by? No wonder they keep losing tons of money every year.

i do think chelsea need a right back, so is isn't a bad signing when you think of their first XI. i mean they play essien out at RB for their 'big games'.

what is crazy is what you pointed out, that they just gave ferreira a new 5 year deal. unless ferreira is happy to play backup, i'm sure he's quite unhappy. ivanovic is also supposedly very very good and an RB. they haven't even played him yet, now the buy bosingwa.

THen again, rumours are that anelka will be sold in the summer, which is crazy that they spent 15 million for him just this jan.

Erictheking7 · 12th May 2008, 01:48

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

The new Ferreira, without the "Best fullback in the world" tag.

He is possibly the best right back in the world. Plays in a similar style to Evra.

Would suit our style of play far better than chavski's.

VoetbalWizard · 12th May 2008, 01:51

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Originally Posted by Erictheking7

He is possibly the best right back in the world. Plays in a similar style to Evra.

Would suit our style of play far better than chavski's.

chelsea are trying to change their style. drogba is most probably gone. if lampad's off and also makalele not getting any younger, we could see essien and ballack forming a central midfied, and going with two wingers, two mobile strikers and two pacy wingbacks (cole/bosingwa).

this signing does make sense for them, as they've gone through a lot of RB's.

but the price is hard to swallow. We'll see about this best RB in the world stuff.

sonymobby · 12th May 2008, 10:19

Chelsea agree Bosingwa deal
£16.2 million deal for Portugal star

By Francisco Acedo Last updated: 12th May 2008

Chelsea are set to win the race to sign Portuguese star Jose Bosingwa after agreeing a deal with Porto.

The Blues are have struck a deal worth 20.5million euros (£16.2million) with Porto and the player has flown to London for talks and a medical.

Porto announced a deal was done in a statement to the Portuguese Stock Exchange: "We inform the market that we have an understanding with Chelsea for the rights to our player Jose Bosingwa for the price of 20.5million euros.

"More information on the relative agreement of the transfer will be legalised once the player concludes the medical examinations that he is now having with the permission of Porto football club."

The player's agent Jorge Mendes has accompanied his client as Chelsea look to seal the deal in the next 48 hours.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa have all made moves for the 25-year-old in recent months but it appears Chelsea have held them off to land the highly-rated full-back.

Bosingwa, who has been at Porto for five years since joining from Boavista, will have his sights set on becoming first-choice at Stamford Bridge.

Fellow countryman Paulo Ferriera and Brazilian Juliano Belletti are the other options to play at right-back for coach Avram Grant, while midfielder Michael Essien has also been used there on occasions.

IhabX7 · 12th May 2008, 10:31

Very good player. He'll be good for them.

gaffs · 12th May 2008, 10:32

Yep - BBC are reporting it.

They are going back to their old transfer policy - buying our targets.

Drifter · 12th May 2008, 11:07

In london apparently for a medical.

UnofficialDevil · 12th May 2008, 11:08

Micah Richards please.

sincher · 12th May 2008, 11:09

Ferreira... Belletti... Bosingwa... third time lucky maybe?

prateik · 12th May 2008, 11:09

12.05.2008
Chelsea Football Club can confirm we have reached agreement with FC Porto for the transfer of Jose Bosingwa. The player is now in England to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.

http://www.chelseafc.com

before you even enter the site .. small time club , too excited about the 4th RB

the serbian guy wont even get a game ...

Ekeke · 12th May 2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Erictheking7

He is possibly the best right back in the world. Plays in a similar style to Evra.

Would suit our style of play far better than chavski's.

Bullshit

He's quick and likes a dribble, has shit end product. Can do a half decent job defending.

Exactly like Ferreira. Only unlike Ferreira, most dont consider him to be the best fullback in the world - because he's not.

Not that Ferreira ever was.

Raven_Blade · 12th May 2008, 11:18

No surprise there. The transfer will be confirmed now. I hope we get to our own business fairly soon as well.

charleysurf · 12th May 2008, 11:19

Bloody good player from what I have seen of him. Chelsea's defence let them down in the league this season. Looks like they are going all out to sort that out for next season.

It never ends.....

Sarni · 12th May 2008, 11:20

Bosingwa is way better than what they have at the moment and they won't need to put Essien at right-back anymore, which is hardly a good situation for us.

charleysurf · 12th May 2008, 11:25

When you are competing against a side that can spend 16.2m on a RB after spending loads on Beletti and Ivanovic in the last year, then you've got no chance of blooding a young player like Danny Simpson. You've got to play proven quality to match up.

12th May 2008, 10:19	#61 (permalink)
sonymobby spoilt whiner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,669	Chelsea agree Bosingwa deal Chelsea agree Bosingwa deal £16.2 million deal for Portugal star By Francisco Acedo Last updated: 12th May 2008 Chelsea are set to win the race to sign Portuguese star Jose Bosingwa after agreeing a deal with Porto. The Blues are have struck a deal worth 20.5million euros (£16.2million) with Porto and the player has flown to London for talks and a medical. Porto announced a deal was done in a statement to the Portuguese Stock Exchange: "We inform the market that we have an understanding with Chelsea for the rights to our player Jose Bosingwa for the price of 20.5million euros. "More information on the relative agreement of the transfer will be legalised once the player concludes the medical examinations that he is now having with the permission of Porto football club." The player's agent Jorge Mendes has accompanied his client as Chelsea look to seal the deal in the next 48 hours. Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa have all made moves for the 25-year-old in recent months but it appears Chelsea have held them off to land the highly-rated full-back. Bosingwa, who has been at Porto for five years since joining from Boavista, will have his sights set on becoming first-choice at Stamford Bridge. Fellow countryman Paulo Ferriera and Brazilian Juliano Belletti are the other options to play at right-back for coach Avram Grant, while midfielder Michael Essien has also been used there on occasions.

10th May 2008, 19:55	#41 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ronaldo Thread. Posts: 13,847	I dont know much about Bosingwa myself. All I can say is that if we desperately wanted him, we would have gone for him.

10th May 2008, 20:12	#43 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 2,488	Im not too bothered about missing out on Bosingwa, I wouldnt rate him as a £20million player anyway, im just more annoyed that Chelsea are AGAIN, stealing our transfer targets. I mean Robben, Essien, Mikel, Ballack....this is getting rediculous now, our scouts might as well be half-paid by Chelsea FC.

10th May 2008, 20:20	#44 (permalink)
Rooney1987 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,000	Never even seen him play so not that bothered and 16 million they can have him. I would rather Richards or Lahm.

10th May 2008, 20:22	#45 (permalink)
Cantona07 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Most Games are played with ONE Ball but the REAL game is played with TWO Posts: 763	Great News.Maybe Micah Richards will be who we wud sign after all.

10th May 2008, 20:24	#46 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 2,488	I dont see why the sudden obsession with Micah Richards? Hes a class English centreback, but thats all I see him as. As a rightback I dont really think he'll be that much better than Brown or Hargreaves, at least not £20 million better.

10th May 2008, 23:05	#50 (permalink)
charlenefan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,766	Hope he's shit

11th May 2008, 03:12	#52 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,195	Seems like Fergie has got Lahm in his sights then...Miguel from Valencia could be a very good option as well and could follow the mass exodus in the summer from that club.... However, we'll have Neville, Brown and Hargreaves next season who're all more than capable of doing a good job at RB, so I won't be surprised if we don't sign up anyone this summer in this position.

12th May 2008, 01:00	#53 (permalink)
fanutd Trainee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yankland Posts: 64	Apparently he has decided to Join Chelsea for 20.5 m euros. Some portugese lad posted on another forum. Link porto's official site: http://www.fcporto.pt/Info/Futebol/N...0508_35399.asp Also one of the porto coaches confirmed as well

12th May 2008, 01:03	#54 (permalink)
IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 3,421	Sometimes i think chelsea sign players just because we were interested in them

12th May 2008, 01:08	#56 (permalink)
VoetbalWizard Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,888	16.25 million quid for bosingwa...fuck that is a bit rich. they just spent 9 million on that serb ivanovic in winter and haven't even given a single minute to him. ah well, atleast that's one less player to spaculate on. hope this means lahm is a done deal for us.

12th May 2008, 01:11	#57 (permalink)
Amir First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rehovot, Israel Posts: 9,949	I share your hope on Lahm. He's top class. As for Bosingwa, I just find it funny. They spent a large amount on a Portuguese right back four years ago, Ferreira. A few months back they give him a new five year contract. Now they spend tons on money on ANOTHER right back from Portugal. Is there actually a system that they do things by? No wonder they keep losing tons of money every year.

12th May 2008, 10:31	#62 (permalink)
IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,659	Very good player. He'll be good for them.

12th May 2008, 10:32	#63 (permalink)
gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,193	Yep - BBC are reporting it. They are going back to their old transfer policy - buying our targets.

12th May 2008, 11:07	#64 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,013	In london apparently for a medical.

12th May 2008, 11:08	#65 (permalink)
UnofficialDevil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Love United. Posts: 1,364	Micah Richards please.

12th May 2008, 11:09	#66 (permalink)
sincher Les jeux sont Fait Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: YSC Posts: 13,513	Ferreira... Belletti... Bosingwa... third time lucky maybe?

12th May 2008, 11:09	#67 (permalink)
prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,825	12.05.2008 Chelsea Football Club can confirm we have reached agreement with FC Porto for the transfer of Jose Bosingwa. The player is now in England to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical. http://www.chelseafc.com before you even enter the site .. small time club , too excited about the 4th RB the serbian guy wont even get a game ...

12th May 2008, 11:18	#69 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ronaldo Thread. Posts: 13,847	No surprise there. The transfer will be confirmed now. I hope we get to our own business fairly soon as well.

12th May 2008, 11:19	#70 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,514	Bloody good player from what I have seen of him. Chelsea's defence let them down in the league this season. Looks like they are going all out to sort that out for next season. It never ends.....

12th May 2008, 11:20	#71 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krasnik, Poland Posts: 10,066	Bosingwa is way better than what they have at the moment and they won't need to put Essien at right-back anymore, which is hardly a good situation for us.

12th May 2008, 11:25	#72 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,514	When you are competing against a side that can spend 16.2m on a RB after spending loads on Beletti and Ivanovic in the last year, then you've got no chance of blooding a young player like Danny Simpson. You've got to play proven quality to match up.