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I swear Lampard has a clause in his contract saying he can't be dropped if fit. What a joke.

He even looks like Modric (albeit taller!).

He said the same about Lukaku; he just doesn't want to comment basically.

Not seen much of Hazard; but going by the videos posted of him - he does look rather tastey. Pretty immense on FM too .

Fine with that; meant drop him from the starting 11.

Said it before and will say it again now. Lamps needs to be dropped; he's been terrible all pre-season and has carried it over to competitive games.Bloody drop him!

Was definitely missing a sarcastic emoticon if he was .

Wish we had more than 3 substitutions, as I'd be taking Malouda, Kalou AND Lampard off and replacing them with Benayoun, Mceachran and Drogba. Benayoun on the left. Drogba on the right Mceachran in the centre. Torres has been really good. Ramies and Torres have been the best players on the pitch for us?

Can he play on the left, where Malouda plays? If so, then I take my post back . Sign him up!

There is no way we will go for Pato after getting Lukaku. Where the hell would he play? We don't be signing any more strikers.

This one? Immense.

This. Sturridge is filling the role Hulk played at Porto. Would really like Mata/De Bryne for our left wing next season; the amount of times I've lost my voice shouting at Malouda - I don't think my vocal cords can take it anymore.

Wait, everyone - our god of South Ameican football has spoken. All bow down to Henrique and his knowledge of all South American players. Don't bother researching them or watching their games, or even discussing them - Henrique will guide us, trust in Henrique.

IF we signed Pastore, I'm not sure it means we're not longer in for Modric. As has been mentioned, they are different types of players.

Ah cool, never knew that.

Any links? Sky Italia haven't exactly been the most reliable of sources as of late.

Why is this listed as done deal? Not done yet is it?

Was about to say; until Rooney scored that scorcher against City, he was no where to be seen last season!

Tis the BBC, you would hope they have done a bit more research than just reference a two week old story.

Wenger will no doubt go on about how he goes with youth and Chelsea don't or something.

Yes, I imagine it's just a load of tosh.

Yeah, I know that =P =).

Fair enough; if it says that in the article then that's cool. Just didn't comes across like that in that translation posted is all.

*shrugs* Can close the thread if you like =). Just saying, it doesn't read like them confirming he is staying to me. If they really wanted to confirm he was staying they would just post a video of him commuting his future to Santos or at least quote him saying he wants to stay. Of course Neymar is going to say he wants to stay to Brazillian press...

Doesn't read like any kind of confirmation of him staying to me. He has a release clause right? They can't stop it happening?