26 Aug 2013 10:27:42
Hi Eds, just a quick question - do you think there is any truth in this speculation about Mata? I think he's probably one of the best players in the EPL. {Ed001's Note - no I don't. Chelsea won't stand in his way if he wishes to go, but they don't want to sell him and I don't believe he wants to leave. They just want cover for his injuries.}

1.) 26 Aug 2013
William is very good cover!

Hazard
De bryne
Mata
William
Oscar
Lampard
Essein
Mikel
Moses

They all can't play

2.) 26 Aug 2013
I think there might be a case Chelsea will sell Mata because they currently have 18 Non-homegrown players over the age of 21 and you're only allowed 17, and with the latest rumour they want Eto'o as well, then they have to offload at least 2 non-homegrown players before end of transfer window cause they can only register 17!
I think they will sell Mata, and if Eto'o comes in they will sell Ba as well!

3.) 26 Aug 2013
I think one of the Eds said that moses was availble

4.) 26 Aug 2013
Moses is "Homegrown" and wouldn't matter in this case if he was sold, they need to sell at least 1 "Non-homegrown" player, and my best odds go to Mata cause it looks like Mourinho doesn't think he fits in with his type of play.

5.) 26 Aug 2013
Moses is leaving, that leaves us with 6 attacking mids to fill 3 positions. The perfect situation for any manager with 2 players fighting for 1 spot in theory. If Mata leaves it will be to Spain. Forget that one, you can have Moses if you want though. A step up in your transfer business so far don't you think?