Gypsy Ram Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Report-links-Derby-County-Chelsea-youngster-Baker/story-22911807-detail/story.html DERBY County have been linked with a loan move for young Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker, according to reports. Leeds United are also said to be monitoring the highly-rated 19-year-old, who has been at Stamford Bridge since the age of nine and has progressed through the ranks to captain the under-21 side last season. Leeds scouts have been to watch the promising midfielder but the report claims the Rams are monitoring his situation as well. Baker has represented England at under-17 and under-19 level, scoring nine goals in 14 appearances for the U19 side and played in the Blues' FA Cup victory over the Rams at the iPro Stadium last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 How come Middlesbrough are not in there then? My Boro mate sent me a text hour ago with a link 3 clubs included us linked with this player. Do we need really need another midfielder? For me we don't need to imo. He signed 5 years contract at Chelsea other week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Oh and he only played about 5mins at the end in the FA Cup against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 But does he play CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanjwitham Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Do we need really need another midfielder? For me we don't need to imo. Short term cover for Hendrick maybe? If Eustace and Mascarell are coving the holding midfielder role, and Coutts is still injured, we only have Hughes and Bryson in central midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papahet Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Would prefer Ake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 No not really short term for Hendrick he'll be back in few weeks so what the point... Coutts is very near back from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 And no he don't play in CB at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just because were linked with him doesn't mean were after him. No knead to panic, use your loaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Never heard of him tbh and do not really think we need another mid.It says we are keeping an eye on him which does not mean we plan on getting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB BIGGS Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just because were linked with him doesn't mean were after him. No knead to panic, use your loaf. I've heard we're not offering enough dough...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've heard we're not offering enough dough...... But it's likely to rise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Would prefer Ake You wouldn't. Baker is comfortably Chelsea's best youth prospect - there is no debate about that. Solanke is also up there but he's still young. Baker is an absolute engine at U21 level, he is a box-to-box midfielder with an eye-watering goal record but he has so much to his game.He would be a good asset to have, but I don't think we're the best suit for him. He'd be competing for a position from day one and he wouldn't fit the defensive role too well. If Hendrick was out for 6 months then by all means, but we have one loan left. I would save that for when the time arrives, or find another defensive midfielder (Diego Poyet) and move Mascarell more forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanjwitham Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 No not really short term for Hendrick he'll be back in few weeks so what the point... Coutts is very near back from injury. The latest reports I've heard on Hendrick say he'll hopefully be back in early October, so he'll miss at least the 6 games we have left in September. Plus Coutts is still struggling according to the DET today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 In this particular game he looked head and shoulders above everyone, and the goal he scored was just, well, only special players have that kind of ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Also, this video is quite good if you want to see what type of player he is. He's very much high energy, athletic and through the middle. If we're going extremities, I'd say he had a likeliness of Yaya Toure. *I must point out, this is on around six viewings of my own and some peoples recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've written a couple of articles about him - he's highly rated by Jose Mourinho who reckons he's destined to be an England international. I've always seen him as a creative midfielder, perhaps one to play as the furthest of a midfield three and break into the box - a similar role to Bryson I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just because were linked with him doesn't mean were after him. No knead to panic, use your loaf. Four cobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I would welcome anyone who would improve the team in any position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 You wouldn't. Baker is comfortably Chelsea's best youth prospect - there is no debate about that. Solanke is also up there but he's still young. Baker is an absolute engine at U21 level, he is a box-to-box midfielder with an eye-watering goal record but he has so much to his game.He would be a good asset to have, but I don't think we're the best suit for him. He'd be competing for a position from day one and he wouldn't fit the defensive role too well. If Hendrick was out for 6 months then by all means, but we have one loan left. I would save that for when the time arrives, or find another defensive midfielder (Diego Poyet) and move Mascarell more forward. Woah woah woah. What happened to Ibe? Do you always move on this quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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