Chelsea hold key as Spurs target Alex
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Alex, the Brazilian defender at the centre of controversy over Chelsea’s role in his ownership, is wanted by Tottenham. But if Spurs are to sign the PSV Eindhoven centre half, they will have to negotiate with their London rivals to clinch the £14 million transfer.
Real Madrid are also interested in signing Alex, who knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League this season with his goal at the Emirates. But Real have learned that because of the complex nature of his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to PSV, he cannot move without ChelseaÂ’s involvement.
PSV technical director Stan Valckx yesterday denied the club had received any substantial offers for Alex but said: "There are two parties involved in this. Chelsea and the player himself." When pressed about ChelseaÂ’s involvement, Valckx said: "It is something between Chelsea and PSV."
Alex has claimed he was poised to go to Stamford Bridge last summer but the deal was blocked by Jose Mourinho. It is understood he would favour a move to Chelsea, who have confirmed they have first option to buy him, if Mourinho leaves. Otherwise he would consider other offers and Tottenham hope they can entice him to London.
There are conflicting reports regarding the nature of AlexÂ’s ownership. PSV say the player is rented from Chelsea,who paid the initial transfer fee, whereas Chelsea insist he is a PSV player and that they merely have an option to buy him. Alex was signed on the recommendation of Piet de Visser, Chelsea owner Roman AbramovichÂ’s personal scout. -
i am quite confused about something, as LA Galaxy is Chelsea's feeder club according to Football Manager, can Chelsea loan Beckham as FM players know that Parent Clubs have the right to loan a player they want from their feeder club, so can Chelsea loan Becks?
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chelsea should get him, but whether he's willing to stay on the bench remains to be seen.
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wadever happened to boularouz??
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who?Originally posted by used:wadever happened to boularouz??
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that guy is a great recommendation by frank arnesen. i rmb reading that jose wanted micah richards, but frank recommended him.Originally posted by used:wadever happened to boularouz??
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He cost only $7m mah... Richards $24m leh... And he did well at the WC somemore. Richards didn't even play at the WC. Anyway, i don't understand why Jose didn't want Alex... he is such a good defender...Originally posted by stellazio:that guy is a great recommendation by frank arnesen. i rmb reading that jose wanted micah richards, but frank recommended him. -
nono, richards before the world cup was about 5mil or so only.Originally posted by zocoss:He cost only $7m mah... Richards $24m leh... And he did well at the WC somemore. Richards didn't even play at the WC. Anyway, i don't understand why Jose didn't want Alex... he is such a good defender... -
ALEX WANTS CHELSEA MOVE
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven look set to lose the services of defender Alex next season, with the Brazilian looking to play for Chelsea. The 24-year-old, who was loaned out by the Blues immediately after his purchase in 2004 due to potential work permit problems, believes the time has come for his long-awaited move to London.
"The chance that I will leave PSV is quite big," Alex told De Telegraaf newspaper. "At this moment Chelsea are very busy with getting a work permit for me. "Earlier they did the same with Salomon Kalou and several other players, which worked out fine."
Alex has been unable to play for Chelsea due to his lack of caps for Brazil. Rules in England stipulate that a non-EU player must have played in 75% of his country's matches in the last two years to be granted a work permit.
However, Alex does not comply and is hoping for a concession from the FA. Even if he is allowed to play for Chelsea, he faces stiff competition from club captain John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho in the centre-back positions. He added: "Chelsea are a great club, but it is most important that I will play a lot of games there. "If I only sit on the bench, it will be difficult. But whether that will happen, you only know when you are there." -
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You know... I still can't help laugh at the link between the topic and the appropriate picture posted.
Its like Alex is pointing and saying, "Chelsea, I choose you~~~!" -
lol why cant he say Tottenham i choose u ! not chelsea again..
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chelsea wants all sort of player