DavidEU

Really starting to get excited about this. Under 3 weeks to go now until the first game. Looking forward to seeing Deco and Bosingwa, and obviously Scolari. I hope that the majority of the squad is done and dusted by then, but I doubt it.

That artcile ^ doesn't say that at all. It says that Chelsea will sign one Russian player out of Akinyeev, Zhirkov, Arshavin and Pavluychenko. Edit: Had a look around that website and found this, which I guess is the link you were meant to post: http://www.tden.ru/articles/sport/032436/ Which translates too: Abramovich buys [Arshavina] Within the next few days Andrey departs into London in order to pass medical examination and to sign contract with “Chelsea” “Your DAY” became known that the owner of London “Chelsea” Roman Abramovich was determined with the name of the Russian, whom he wants to see in the composition of his club. It became yesterday known that the elected official of Russian oligarch became the super-forward of St. Petersburg “zenith” Andrey [Arshavin]. The brightest football player team Russia on the Euros -2008 within the next few days departs into London. - Recently Andrey coordinated all components of personal contract with the London club, described to us source. - Soon clubs will sign all necessary for the completion transactions of paper. Andrey departs into London, where medical examination will pass and its signature under the contract will be placed. Money Now “aristocrats” exactly prepare the necessary documents in order to send official demand into the office of St. Petersburg command. Problems with obtaining of permission on work in the United Kingdom in 27-year [Arshavina] it will not arise - football player has already long ago spoken in favor of Russian team. According to our information, by [selektsionerami] “of Chelsea” Of [arshavin] it is evaluated approximately into ten million of pounds sterling (about 20 million dollars). Possibly, “zenith” will obtain from [londontsev] additional [bonusy] for sale of player. Interest “Chelsea” very actively appears on the summer transfer market. Besides the acquisition Of [arshavina], are prepared still several loud transactions. Let us recall that on this week the London club already acquired the pet of trainer the sounding board, with which the head coach Louis [Felipe] [skolari] worked in the Portuguese team. However, [Arshavin] is necessary for Abramovich for increasing the popularity of club in Russia. It is completely probable that by one player team Russia, which into entire voice stated about itself on the championship of Europe, oligarch will not limit. In the sphere of the interests “of Chelsea” burn also Yuri [Zhirkov], Igor [Akinfeev] and Roman Pavlyuchenko

Welcome to the site Marco.

Calm down mate! It's hardly breaking news, and its still a rumour. I've changed the topic title. Probably bollocks. He wants Barca, Barca want him. He'll go there.

The new site is now up, so go and have a look.

So Sheva's always been a bad player? I personally think the Premiership would be too tough for him. He appears very lightweight.

Oi. Calm down gents.

Chelsea TV just made a big fuck up and Deco has signed. They were doing a promo review of Euro 2008 on the news program, and said: "Portugal with Bosingwa, Ricardo, Paulo and new signing Deco'... they then cut back to the presenter of the news, and he said "new signing hopefully". SSN also are on this story now, and Chelsea TV said at the end of Blues News that there could be more at 10. (Repeat on Blues News)

Chelsea TV have been saying that pre-season training starts on the 7th for a while now anyway, so I don't think this story is true.

Embarrasingly awful mate.

PSG director has denied this. He said they are interested but 'still very very very far from an agreement'.

Boulahrouz will be sold - Its seems like he'll be going to Marseille. As you say, I think Belletti and Ben-Haim is as good as gone. Alcides won't stay. If he's not wanted by PSV, then he's obviously not good enough. We'll either loan him or sell him. That leaves us with 4 CB's, 2 LB's, 2 RB's. Perfect.

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Check your PM's mate.

To add to that... Acceptable: Unacceptable: Dont understand why, but those are the rules.

The Sun predicted this team this morning: Cech Bosingwa -- JT -- Riccy -- Ash Ballack -- Frank Ronaldinho -- Deco -- Villa Eto'o

Who needs a left foot, when you can do this Badboy: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xa1IHjSAXYo

Alot of people are saying that Scolari and Quaresma dont particularly get along and therefore wont sign him.

FB > Aren't the fixtures out Monday ? Yes mate, 10am.

Full details here: http://www.chelseamegastore.com/stores/che...px?selector=228

Scolari and Moutinho, Veloso and Quaresma please.

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Fifa have announced this morning that this wont be happening.

Amazing to see only 1 vote for Hiddink.