BlueLion.

He'd be worth near £49 million, if you ask me. Notice how Essien isn't moaning over the wages

And if Felipao elects to field two strikers, we could be seeing Sheva completely differently. When he played last season, he didn't do too bad a job of leading the line, but its clear he thrives off having an additional frontman - at Milan, during his peak, he had Inzaghi or another striker who took defenders away to give him space. Hopefully, he and Anelka can emulate the form they showed at their previous clubs respectively.

This will no doubt fuel speculation, but I believe that this may actually be an injury. However, as Esk says, the fact Didier has an injured knee and has done for some time makes me believe this is genuine cause for concern.

Michael Essien has done more for this club since he arrived in 2005, than Gerrard has done in the same time. Plus, he keeps his private life seperate to his sporting life, which is the sign of a true professional. Absolutely fantastic signing, worth double the amount we paid for him.

Fantastic news for the club. Arguably one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the world, and at only 16, he still has many years to improve. Its common knowledge that the majority of keepers reach their peaks towards the latter years of their careers. Glad to hear the Big Guy is sticking with us.

No offence taken, Elliott. Note to self: add Elliott to death list

Completely agree.

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No chance of this happening. I thought Kaka was younger as well. That being said, when TBH leaves, the number 22 shirt will be vacant...

Too much money for the lad! That price tag will put so much pressure on him, it'll be unbelievable.

He's worth a few bob, no matter how poorly he did with us. The guy has quality, just never worked out for him with us. Best of luck to him, should he leave.

I can't get round my head why Citeh are offering £5 million! I'd take the money and run

Let's not get disillusioned. No player 'loves' their club. Would the likes of Terry and Essien be here if it wasn't for the money? It may appear as being loyal, but every man has his price. Drogba annoys me but he is a fucking world class player. If you can't accept the fact that a Chelsea with Drogba is a stronger side than a Chelsea with him, then I suggest booking an appointment with the doctor.

Well that is possible. He barely got any games last season, but he scored 8 goals last season, which is still an important contribution. Plus in games such as Villa at home, he looked as good as ever. I'm sure he'll come good.

Osgood, 9

Aye, went to the one in 2006 and had a good laugh. Problem for me is that its such an early start, considering I'm not a locally-based fan.

We'll be bringing this up again next year when we win it in Rome

Agreed, especially since we spent so much on Shevchenko who was two years older.

When I say equal, I don't mean equal as a player, I mean he has an equal chance of being picked. No doubt he will get his chances early in the season and knowing Bridge, he'll most likely perform well and offer Felipao a big decision to make about the left back position.

Cech to have Number 9, Drogba to get the number 1, JT can have 11 and we'll give Joey Cole 87 while we're at it Bit annoyed Paulo's number has changed, I had him on the white third kit we used from 03 to 05.

Spot on. He was a success at Milan because Pirlo and Kaka supplied him with opportunities. Balley and Deco can do the same.

£5 million for Ben Haim? Citeh must be desperate.

If this news is true, it is excellent news. I've always been a fan of Sheva, I hope now he will get the chance he deserves. Nothing needs to be said about Riccy, he's world class and its a no brainer that we're better with him in the side.

He's bound to, with LFS hoping to play more attacking football, his chances of becoming a regular are equal to Cole's, I would assume.

Hell no. I'll be disappointed if we don't put a handful past them, especially as its Big Phil's first game.