By dixon9
June 4 2009

Even though the report comes from the Daily Mail (groan!) this one has been on the media radar for a few days now. Apparently both Chelsea and Liverpool are submitting bids for the much improved right-back with the optimum transfer fee apparently at a rather unrealistic £17m.

The idea is for both Johnson and Bosingwa to compete for the right-back spot (presumably) although the fact that the player is English would help matters with regard to the UEFA 6+5 policy.

Johnson, now 24, was sold by Mourinho to Portsmouth for £4m two years ago after a loan period.  He was full of promise but was prone to the odd costly lapse of concentration but has now matured to a very good player.

Benitez will be a bit irritated at Chelsea’s interest especially after already losing out on Gareth Barry after O’Neil sold the player on to Nouve Riche Man City. 

Still, it is by no means a foregone conclusion that Johnson would prefer Chelsea – particularly as he would have to displace the talented Bosingwa for a place in the starting line-up.

The Mail has one source quoted:

“He has behaved in a mature manner, as well as improving as a player with regular first-team football. Roman always liked him because of his attacking dare as a full back. Jose did not always agree, but he’s not at the club any more, is he?”

Well if he does come back to the Bridge let´s hope his B&Q toilet seat price swapping days are over.

Johnson is now tipped to follow young City talent Daniel Sturridge into Stamford Bridge after the forward refused to sign a new contract with the Manchester club.

Chelsea in battle with Liverpool for Glen Johnson

Discussion started by 50 Years Over 100 Years , 04/06/2009 00:52

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Fowler97
04/06/2009 01:14

How many average over priced right backs does one club need...

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dixon9
04/06/2009 01:43

Depends if they plan on selling any of their existing ones?

And if any incoming are English it helps with this UEFA 6+5 rule.




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AussieBlue
04/06/2009 03:11

Lots!!

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davidb
04/06/2009 08:22

Glen has improved when he played regularly at Portsmouth and for England, and not when he was at Chelsea sitting on the bench!!!!
Mind you, if Glen prefers to stay on the bench for the domestic games and play in the Champions League - then yes, he should accept Chelsea's offer.

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