ChelseaFanUK

I am convinced Steve Holland picks the team each week. Guus raves about Kenedy and RLC ability, wont use them though.

Well the guys in print said when asked again about Pato he simply said "yes we know the player, but i wont talk about names"

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/12102919/Guus-Hiddink-tells-Chelsea-not-to-make-stupid-signings.html

Hmmm. I'm not sure what to believe because the Brazilian media are convinced that we are close to getting him. Think it may be a emenalo choice come to think of it and I don't see Bamford getting a look in and falcao is not wanted imo

Having read the media tonight...I'm inclined to think the 'youngsters filling the gaps' was more to do with other positions apart from striker as he name dropped Christian atsu and traore. Who are both wingers. His Bamford comments make no sense otherwise and neither do his comments about us needing more options upfront to avoid being in danger should Costa or re my be injured . Weird one

Jose used to deny rumours and claim our business was done, to then sign someone. Part of me wonders if the club tell them to use that wording.

Id take that with a pinch of salt. There is no way we can be sat in the position we are in, and not freshening up. Especially after Guus himself said Bamford needs to prove himself before getting any chance. Falcao cant stay fit, Remy isnt reliable with fitness. Id eat my hat if we didnt get an attacker in

Seemed a bluff to me. Was only 2-3 days ago he said Bamford needs to prove himself in the U21 first and we cant afford to be short upfront again if we get an injury to remy or Costa with Falcao already out. Has publicly admitted in past week we are discussing options with regards to a striker coming in. Abraham is absolutely nowhere near ready, hasnt even had a loan yet to play a decent level of football and not U21. Thought Guus acted coy and either the club are signing him as their choice, not Guus' (think hector and papy), or he trying to avoid stoking the fire. I expected him to bat it away as he has done every other striker mentioned.

Yes because it is a very good account and he doesnt talk shite. Paulo Freitas his name is. Think he does a bit of work for Sky Sports and is Brazils head researcher for the FM game or something. I seen someone ask him re.Pato on there and he said the rumour is true because Mauro Cezar isn't a gossip guy - but he doesnt think it is advanced as some sources claim. Said if Globo Esporte start to report it too, then it is more than just "rumour". And today they are reporting it

That was my first impression until I seen Lance! reporting it too. And a guy on Twitter who is based in Brazil with many followers called Cynegeticus said the original report by whoever from ESPNBrazil is a reliable guy

Being reported in Lance! now too. No idea if they're reliable, they also say Kia Joorabchian is doing the deal

Has scored 26 in 56 i read somewhere

Still might not happen though, so there is a chance we might, might, get a top drawer striker in.

I dont think the article mentioned loan or permanent. Just said his agent Gilmar Veloz is sorting it, and it is close. Pinch of salt but to know the figures and stuff must have some info

Some Brazilian ESPN guy says it is us., Will earn roughly 50k euros a week, a 3rd of what some Chinese club offered him but he prefers England

I reckon it is a Nigerian guy, who coached a womens team and played for Notts County. Could be wrong

Meh, no worse than Falcao right now. Berahino has shite attitude and looked a tad chubby last night, and i dont think he is Chelsea standard at the moment. Adebayor, no thanks. Vardy good finisher but wouldnt pay £30m based on a good run of 11 games in a row scoring. Bacca Id have taken over them all, if the fee was £20m or less. And if I really wanted to go balls deep and just chance my arm, in desperation, which this is at the moment, Id have slapped £40m on PSG desk for Cavani

I think he was asked specifically about him and acted really coy and that is why all the press last night run with the story we are planning to bid for him or hijack him.

Anyone think after reading Hiddink's comments last night re.Berahino, and us playing them tonight that he may well be the one we sign? His attitude is fucking rank though

Seems Hiddink has targets for positions he thinks need addressing and has discussed it with the board. I was convinced we would be signing no one this window as Guus would fill squad gaps with kids, seems we will bring 1 or 2 in

Lets see if Hiddink confirms we are looking for another striker or other position. Or shuts the window

My guess is the reports are meant to be 30m euros. Because I have seen some of the Italian media saying euros, in recent days

We need another striker too, and right now I would be happy with Alex Teixiera or Oumar Niasse over Falcao, despite never seeing Niasse play. lol I just don't think anything will happen

Given that guus seems happy with the performances now and is willing to give the kids a chance.... I dont think we will enter the market

Wouldnt go into speculation when asked about Vardy. I kinda hope we dont go for him tbh