Sidwell to Chelsea
The 24-year-old midfielder parted company with Reading at the end of his contract after rejecting a new deal with the club.
Former champions Chelsea have been consistently linked with a move for the highly-rated midfielder throughout the season and he has now passed a medical at Stamford Bridge.
He is Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer and will be a valuable addition to the squad.
The Portuguese coach is now hoping to add a striker and a defender to the ranks
i really dont think this is the best move for Steve. atleast the
money will be good.
also, i think this could be Jose covering his ass as he probably
doesnt think Lamps will be sticking around
As well as Chelsea, the 24-year-old Sidwell had also been linked with moves to Manchester United or Newcastle.
Sidwell will be Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer.
Sidwell, who reportedly rejected an offer of a new four-year deal worth �25,000 a week, has been a key player for the Royals this season. <!-- E SF -->
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Reading manager Steve Coppell first signed Sidwell on loan when he was in charge of Brentford in 2001 and signed him on a permanent basis at Reading two years later.
Last season Sidwell scored four times in 35 Premiership matches.
Chelsea said Sidwell had passed a medical but gave no details about the length of his contract.
Hes defenatly going for the money. Cause he aint getting to game time apart from cup ties and injuries.
Must be greed cos he had an excellent manager in Coppell, a near guaranteed first team place and a team where the players had egos under control.
anyways...
i reckon this could be Mourinho covering his ass coz he thinks he will lose Lamps...career suicide for Steve otherwise
Could have gone to Liverpool but he wants to win a league!!!!!!!!!!!
i still think its part of the club covering the ass incase Lampard leaves. West Ham anyone?
i still think its part of the club covering the ass incase Lampard leaves. West Ham anyone?