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The chances of us signing Suarez are about the same as me finding Scarlett Johansson in my bed when when I go to sleep tonight. It's just there hasn't really been much transfer sagas and big deals so far this window and the papers are trying to seel some stories..

What's with our new signings saying "yeah" after each word? Was it part of the job description or something.. Anyway, I'm glad the deal is done before the preseason so we can get a good look at him with the team...once he's done enjoying all the "nice bitches" of course..

Wait, is it official yet?

Voted Stingray. One of the few times that the member I nominate actually makes it to the poll!

Might as well just sell him to them.

But I don't think that one has to go. Jose can rotate them just like he rotated Dorgba, Crespo, Gudjohnsen in the 05-06 season.

But you see us winning by starting Torres and Lukaku?! Ba is by no means world-class, but mediocre is extremely harsh. He is a prolific goal scorer. We won a lot of games with him starting last season include knocking the eventual champions out of the FA cup.

Lukaku and Torres have a similar playing style. They both like to play on the counter and run at defenders. Ba on the other hand is our only target man and our best striker at hold up play. He gives Jose a different tactical option. I think he will get playing time, especially against weaker teams that park the bus.

He just signed 6 months ago and still has 3 years on his contract. Why would he leave now?

Jose trying to lure Suarez here? Wonder if he's using Iva as bait..

Yes that is what I believe would happen, not what I want. Cavani is imo, the best striker in the world atm, why wouldn't I want him here?! I want Santa to be real, but I won't keep my hopes up for a fat guy to break into my house on Christamas eve just to put gifts under the tree!

Whenever I search for anything Chelsea related, I get images from TalkChelsea first as well. It's because google search is costumed to your browsing history.

Why wouldn't I want someone like Cavani in our team?!

No there does not have to be some truth to all that is being reported because it is all speculations that is not based on anything reliable. On the other hand, the only reason you know they are true is simply because you want them to be.

Barbara did Ramires in her previous article. I think the reason why the ball used to flow better on the right side under Benitez is largely due to Azpi. Like I said in my post above, Banitez tried to implement a triangle involving the CBs, Fullbacks and pivot to get the ball out of defense. Azpi, having more stamina than Cole, made quite a lot of space for himself and got on the ball very often. He was our most influencial player in quite a lot of matches in terms of touches on the ball. There are games where Cesar had over 90 touches! Criminally underrated player..

De Laurentiis is an idiot, but why would he lie? There is absolutely no sense in saying that we did not make any contact if we did because he'd want to get the price by saying that one of biggest financial powers in Europe are involved not play down the romurs

Now, now, boys. Play nice. I get that everyone is bored, but there is no excuse for personal attacks.

Are you really trying to sell houses on a football forum?! The market for properties in Portugal must be really messed up if you're this desperate! Locked.

Definitely, go for it mate

I agree. And I feel the club has to take a lot of the blame for that. The loans we've sent him on have been completely unfitting.

Good read Artur, thank you.

Happy to see the deal finally done. I actually expect him to stay here and take some part with the first team instead of leaving on loan.

While I agree that Oscar and Hazard have improved under Rafa (they took the first steps), I still think they have to improve more, especially in a Jose Mourinho team. They need to make these improvements to become truly world-class. Look at Ribery for instance, his work-rate is amazing, he always tracks back and defends brilliant and he still manages to make contributions to the attacks similar to Hazard and Mata and Oscar. We need them to take a step in that direction or I fear that their game time will be limited under Jose. I think Barbara may have a point about Hazard being a lazy learner. He said it himself that he does not like training. But I don't think it is entirely his fault. From what I've heard and read, his coaches at Lille never really pushed him in training.

No. Even their president said that we have not made any contact and that it's all rumors. It's just that fans believe the rumors they want to believe.

Exactly. We play a system with only one striker, we can't have five in our squad. As much as people don't want to hear it, it is unlikely that we will sign another striker this window..