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Omid Djalili @omid9 · 47m Sources tell me #Drogba is being brought back to #CFC to play in certain games primarily for #Lukaku to "watch and learn" #Mentor

I'll just leave this here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBeGLpnNpN0

The player aspect of the deal worries me a tad, but even in my wildest thoughts I can only see him as a benchwarmer/emergency starter if we have serious injuries. I seriously doubt we are signing him as a legitimate threat to the number one or two striker role which I see going between Costa, and HOPEFULLY Lukaku. Torres can just sit and model our training kits for all I care. What is valuable is his experience and influence. The amount of times I saw him getting players riled up for games in the tunnel/on the sidelines, sometimes even when not playing himself. During the champions league winning campaign, besides the goals, he struck me as a leader on and off the pitch. So many of our players past and present have said what an impression he has in the dressing room. I hope he can help ;Lukaku with his development and tone him down a lot in terms of media comments/work ethic etc. Because we all know some improvements need to be made to have him even be our number 2 striker. I even think having him working with Diego Costa will benefit our new multi million pound target man, with Didier's experience in big games in the PL as well as how to adapt to the league, it would be brilliant to have him around. I understand the skepticism because I think most Chelsea fans deep down didn't want him to tarnish the last kick for Chelsea but I can only see the positives in a coaching role for Didier in the future. Getting him in now makes sense, Lamps is gone, Terry will be winding down and Cech's position is under threat with the equally brilliant Thibault. We could do with some wise old heads prevailing in tough times during our season. I hope Didier can deliver again. Mostly off the pitch, but the odd substitute goal along the way will be great to see.

Wenger's just been knocked silly by the news............. ............. ............couldn't resist

Can't help but be chuffed with it. (if true) It's a real head vs heart thing. Head says NOOOOOOO he had the perfect send off. Heart says......well let's be honest the heart is doing a rendition of 'didier drogba lalalalalala' Hope he can steer Romelu straight, and if that is the case then this could be invaluable!

Dharmesh Seth saying repeatedly on SSN that he will fight for his place. I cringed at the point in the discussion where he said 'Romelu seemingly pledging to Chelsea by changing his twitter bio to *Belgian International of Chelsea football club*'. Best of luck fighting for your place big Rom! Hopefully you do more than change something on twitter in the coming months! :blue scalf:

Steve Holland: "The plan is that he [Lukaku] will join up with us at some stage during the 2nd week when we’re in Holland" #CFC #EFC (gwl) Romelu Lukaku has been given a second chance at Chelsea by Jose Mourinho. #CFC #EFC (Sun)

I think I'm gonna like this chap!

Good news as far as I'm concerned, thought he's been solid whenever called upon. Hope this season he gets a fair crack! Congrats Romeu!!

Graham Hunter on Khedira (1/3): "Arsenal have made the running in terms of a bid & there’s no question Real Madrid have accepted that offer" Graham Hunter on Khedira (2/3): "The hard line for Arsenal is that, if Wenger wants Khedira, it’s time for him to move his salary structure" Graham Hunter on Khedira (3/3): "If they dilly-dally, and Mourinho is committed, then he’ll join Chelsea." (talkSPORT) #CFC #AFC #RMCF

HUZZAH! Welcome Sir! Can't wait to see him bombing down the left and linking up with Hazard!

Oh yeah! Completely forgot about that one! His goal against Swansea too was important for the title race at the time. Not a complainer and like you said a great professional!

In a short time at Chelsea he has had a couple of great moments, that goal against Liverpool: THAT goal against PSG: Thanks Demba! Best of luck in Turkey! :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

Kike Marin** @Kike_Marin_ · 9mSinceramente, no me creo lo del #Chelsea y Griezmann. Demasiado bueno para la #RealSociedad para ser cierto. 25 m £= 32,25M€ !!!!! Honestly, I do not believe it's # Chelsea and Griezmann. Too good for # realsociedad to be true. 25 m £ = 32,25 M €!!

ROB @1RobBeasley · 43s Jose really likes him, thinks he's a star in the making but doesn't want to buy him for Chelsea. Ok? #Justsayingasuasked. Total bellend but I knew that already.

SOMEONE MAKE IT STOP! THINK OF THE CHILDREN!

I keep forgetting we have signed Fabregas already. Mental stuff considering the quality of the player, but its more because of all the rumours/world cup going on/ players leaving etc, lots to digest as a football/Chelsea fan!... It's always a nice reminder seeing him holding the Chels shirt up! Can't wait to see him play and still can't believe we have him! Huzzah!

Mourinho on Schurrle: "The Chelsea family is all very proud of him." #CFC (Yahoo!) :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

Costa: "I do not think there are many changes [with style]. Chelsea are a great team and the English Premier League is good to play." #CFC Costa: "The Premier League is a league in which I wanted to play for a long time and I think it will be a very good & fast adaptation." #CFC Costa on Torres: "It's always good to have competition. The important thing for a big club is having great players." #CFC Costa: "Torres is a great player, I know I will have to fight hard and I like it. So I think it will be a clean & healthy competition" #CFC Torres is a great player?! Oh Diego, you and those PR skills. Can't wait to see him at Cobham!

Filipe Luis, Tiago and Diego Costa!! (all being well) plus with all the quality we had from last season!? Hurry up and start the damn season already! My body is ready!!

Portugal central midfielder Tiago is to join on freedom of contract. #CFC (via @DuncanCastles) Link: http://www.oneworldsports.com/?cID=2288

We could do with a bit of cover in the CB position. Not sure about spending the sort of money reported. Is Gazzetta reliable?