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I think I might actually miss the cringe factor of naming him in potential line ups. (not out of choice)

Seems far to loyal to Juventus for us to even bother. Good on him.

Brilliant. From the high's of us being excited by Chelsea signings relatively young AND experienced players to signing 30yo+ players who are past their prime. Deco runs through my mind....

To weigh in on the Del Bosque-Torres saga.. I truly believe Torres was only taken to make up the numbers in Villa's absence and his use of him sparingly proved that. I was actually more disappointed that he didn't call on Llorente to replace Negredo.

Na, I don't believe that We'll only truly know next year when CFC report their financials for the end of year which will show exactly what we ended up paying for Villas-Boas' departure.

While I agree with that to an extent, Ozil made a massive name for himself in the 2006 World Cup and he's been sensational for Real Madrid ever since. Now I know Moutinho hasn't made the same impact, but his link-up play with Ronaldo & Nani was sensational. With the wingers we've got on our books now, I think someone like Moutinho would be perfect for team balance. Obviously Ozil is an exceptional talent, so I'd be naive to assume the same pattern would occur, but it's a risk that should be considered..

I know this would be the worst reason not to sign a player... But his heart seems set on Tottenham. Therefore, I do not want him!

I don't get why we're after him now, especially for the sum being thrown around. I guess having squad depth isn't such a bad thing, but buying players in positions already filled to the maximum seems slightly odd, which is why I don't believe the rumors much. We've finally achieved our 'winger' problem with Mata, KdB, Hazard & Marin (players which can alternate positions too).

Wigan would be interesting. Especially to sweeten our deal to sign Moses.

They can. A transfer request means the player has 'formally' decided to leave, really it means shit all. I think it has some baring on the transfer free, but I don't know that for certain so that could not be true. Most time, players would be sold upon a t.request, cause it just shows the player it's 100% decided on. The club isn't forced to accept though.

I just hate him cause he thinks he could step to Common. What a doughnut.

It wasn't so long Mr Wenger was linked with Madrid - How would you have felt about that?

Love Beckham as a professional and what he's done for England and all.. But seriously, this tournament should be used for England to showcase some young potential.

Back up? Anyway it made me laugh because Mata & Hazard did the opposite and now the former is a European Cup winner. Furthermore, he's showing lack of ambition since we've won more than Arsenal in the last 10 years, despite finishing below them this season too

Ah yes! Then again, Porto isn't chaired by Daniel Levy

Elaborate? My memory eludes me

No-one reported Suárez to the police, that's the difference.

Meh, contract renewals mean nothing. So he's staying this one season, this time next year the rumour mills will turn again.

Best part of the article.

LMAO ah I remember this

Makes sense for Malouda wanting to move on, he always said he wanted to play in Brazil anyway. Simply creates room to bring in another player..

Indeed. There's no way I believe he was first choice.. Tbh, that'll probably work in his favour, again.

To be honest, before today all I've seen throughout the tournament was Cole's name in the spotlight which as a Chelsea fan delighted me, but as an England fan I was even more happy because through all England's ill-fated disasters in the last couple of years, Cole's game has never declined. In 2010, he was still as consistent as ever in a squad that was completely out of touch with the WC tournament. He will play on through the qualifications as England's #1 LB. Gibbs isn't ready, Bertrand might get a sub-par role and Baines has failed to replicate his form of 2009/10.

Erm, wow, thanks for the votes I guess. Congrats to all in the running

One of my teachers keeps recommending this to me. Insightful?