Milan Badelj

[Dinpomp]

I don't have (any) faith in the source, but so be it:

http://talksport.com/football/battl...both-chasing-croatia-midfield-ace-14070199393

Battle on for Badelj! Chelsea and Tottenham both chasing Croatia midfield ace

By talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) | Tuesday, July 1, 2014



Chelsea and Tottenham have approached Croatia midfielder Milan Badelj over a move to the Premier League this summer.

Badelj, 25, starred for his country in the World Cup in Brazil and sources close to the Hamburg star have revealed he is keen to move to England.

Although Hamburg view Badelj as a key player, the German side could be tempted to cash in on the defensive midfielder if they receive a big-money offer.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has already strengthened his midfield with the acquisition of Cesc Fabregas but does need cover in his engine room following Frank Lampard and David Luiz's Stamford Bridge exits.

Meanwhile, new Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is looking to make his mark in north London and is expected to bring new faces to White Hart Lane.

Badelj, who won four league titles with his previous club Dinamo Zagreb, scored one goal in 29 appearances last term.

 

[EQP]

Yeah he didnt play in the world cup.....

 

[Nanky_1988]

Would @Dinpomp possibly know of any intrest?

 

[THFCSPURS19]

@DaSpurs

 

[Gbspurs]

Yeah he didnt play in the world cup.....

Agree proper random that.

 

[Ossie85]

Would @Dinpomp possibly know of any intrest?

well he's the one who opened the thread, so I guess that if he knew something he would've already posted it

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Would be a very nice purchase.

 

[DaSpurs]

I don't care if this is complete bullshit, I'm giddy as fuck just seeing us linked with this guy.


Would be absolutely perfect for us under Poch. Fantastic ball-winner, and fuckin DRIVES his team forward. Would also be very cheap, and very easy to get after Hamburg's last season.

 

[spurs9]

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has already strengthened his midfield with the acquisition of Cesc Fabregas but does need cover in his engine room following Frank Lampard and David Luiz's Stamford Bridge exits.

Does he? he already has Mikel, Matic, Romeu, Ramires & Van Ginkel. I also think he will play Cesc in the 2 of a 4-2-3-1.

 

[Spursh]

Always been a fan of his and he still managed to perform well despite Hamburg's flirtation with relegation last season. Strong defensively, very skilful with an excellent passing range. He's recently failed to agree a new deal with the German side (one year left on his current contract), and I read reports a few weeks back suggesting that a fee of around €6m could be enough to secure his services. Only 25 as well, and yet another talent off the Dinamo Zagreb production line.

 

[spurs9]

Always been a fan of his and he still managed to perform well despite Hamburg's flirtation with relegation last season. Strong defensively, very skilful with an excellent passing range. He's recently failed to agree a new deal with the German side (one year left on his current contract), and I read reports a few weeks back suggesting that a fee of around €6m could be enough to secure his services. Only 25 as well, and yet another talent off the Dinamo Zagreb production line.

He or Clasie would be excellent signings IMO.

 

[DaSpurs]

Always been a fan of his and he still managed to perform well despite Hamburg's flirtation with relegation last season. Strong defensively, very skilful with an excellent passing range. He's recently failed to agree a new deal with the German side (one year left on his current contract), and I read reports a few weeks back suggesting that a fee of around €6m could be enough to secure his services. Only 25 as well, and yet another talent off the Dinamo Zagreb production line.

Spot on. And yes, he did very well despite Hamburg's troubles last season, and put up some stellar numbers in 2012/13 when they finished 7th. I really do think he'd be excellent under Poch alongside a more genuine CDM, as he's no joke in defense but also excellent in fast transition play. If we do move on Dembele this summer, Badelj would be a brilliant grab.

 

[DaSpurs]

I don't think y'all understand. This is about what I looked like when I saw this thread on here:

 

[Imnotacticalgenius]

Seems to always have time on the ball, even though he is not a super fast player......Mark of a great player with high football IQ. He reminds me abit of Andrea Pirlo.

 

[DaSpurs]

Seems to always have time on the ball, even though he is not a super fast player......Mark of a great player with high football IQ. He reminds me abit of Andrea Pirlo.

With more defensive ability (in the tackle namely), but yeah I'd say that's a fair description.

 

[mill]

With more defensive ability (in the tackle namely), but yeah I'd say that's a fair description.

Sounds like Alonso

 

[TheAmerican]

finally!

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

So everyone is getting excited about a Talkshit link to a player? **sigh**

 

[HibeeSpur]

Would prefer Schneiderlin however this one is probably more realistic.

 

[StanSpur]

Have a word Rafa