Slam Dunk

Very overrated imo. His attitude isn't great, either.

He was there with Gervinho if I recall correctly. Doubt it means anything to be honest. I'm dismissing it until something concrete comes out.

Bet Studge is raring to go for this game. Will be great to have him back in the side!

Anyone else at the game see the ref pause the game to pop the balloons...Was he expecting another beachball incident?

I read on twitter it was as low as £6M + add ons. Insulting offer (if true).

I will take that

Thierry Henry?

AVB not confident of it happening. 'Massively apart' in terms of fees.

I didn't think you were allowed to change squad numbers once the season has begun? Looks like Benayoun is off. Unless Mata is our new #13 (yes i'm aware of the Marca tweet).

Don't Portuguese clubs have to release details about any bids made?

There are better wingers out there, and we don't need any more cover at LB...I'm confused to say the least.

The discipline aspect is what sometimes leaves me a bit heart-in-mouth with Luiz. With such a high defensive line now, he has a tendency to get sucked in and leave the other CB exposed, which could very easily leave huge gaps when a ball is played over the top.

The stream will be live on chelseafc.com at 1.30. http://www.chelseafc...,,10268,00.html I do not expect Mata to be presented with Romeu/Lukaku.

Tevez. All day, every day. Best CF in the league on his day, imo.

Hope to see Romeu and Lukaku on the bench for this one. Don't think either will start. Might be a bit early for Mata (depends on when the deal is completed), hopefully he could also make the bench. Expect Ivan to partner Terry, and with any luck Luiz could also make a sub appearance.

I'd imagine his injury has affected things. If he was fit to take a medical, there could be progress. Who knows. We still have one more week.

But we can't sell Benayoun without the signing of Modric

No chance of that happening. Benayoun would only leave if we are certain to be signing another creative mid.

Unless we adopt a 4-2-3-1, I can't see Mata and Jovetic in the same side. I suppose Mata could switch to the right flank, but I believe Sturridge should make that spot his own.

He plays the same positions as Mata (CAM/LW), so this makes no sense. Bravo Fanatix.

He's on his way! "Travel to London for medical examination,and come back to Valencia to say goodbay to everybody as you deserve...thanks so much!" http://twitter.com/#!/juanmata10

The work permit rules in this country are fucking ridiculous. Feel very sorry for Rajko. Deserved a chance.

I've read a fee of around €29M/£25M in total. 5 year contract most likely, paid around £55K per week. This is from reports though. The wage was reported as around €3M per season, which is £55K per week, of course you have to take into account the difference in tax rates etc in Spain when compared to Britain.

Harry obviously knows nothing about Mata if he thinks his signing has any bearing on the Modric situation.

Works out to about £55k a week I believe, yes.