BleedsBlue

yes my bad. I always thought he was around 23 years old given all the hype.

lol this excellent business by Barcelona. Sold their 27 year old player for 30m+ and now are spending around 60 percent of that money on a young brilliant player.

lol 200k a week is highly unlikely. I think he'll earn 150k at most.

I think both parties are desperate and hence why this deal is happening. We couldn't get a good deal for Pogba or Vidal and Fabregas needed a club where he would get the chance to play more often. I am sure his first choice would have been a return to Arsenal but looks like Wenger won't be spending 30m+ on a 27 year old. Lets see how it pans out,Fabregas could go on to become one of the most influential buys of the season.

You know nothing jon snow!

yeah if he is to play here then Ba would have to leave and I know Jose has asked him to stay but we really can not always believe what he says. Also we can not expect him to say that a player will leave.

No I believe he deserves to play for us. Give him some chances and try him out before thinking about a loan move.

Frank Lampard cost Chelsea, at most, £65m, over 13 years. For perspective, Fernando Torres is costing £100m+ over 5.5 years Source-Jake Cohen

Legend not Ex-Blues.

WE FINALLY HAVE A STRIKER!

LOL let him sign first then we'll decide if he's here to replace Oscar or not.

He's been shit for us but was an incredible player for Athletico and Liverpool(mainly first season). His achievements have been quite remarkable,especially the one when he was captain at just 19. Its just really sad to see a player who had so much potential turn out so bad. . We all have been very patient but Torres must make the decision to leave and embrace a new challenge.

I think Jose will depend upon 2 strikers next season and will keep an extra one as back up. Costa and Lukaku will be our main strikers with Torres probably being our third option. Ideally I would rather have Ba for that role as he would offer more and be much cheaper but if no club is willing to take Torres then we will have to involve him.

The media knows that we are in for a defensive midfielder so they will link us with all the top possible options. The fact that Lampard and Luiz (who often played midfield for us) have left only intensifies this rumour so we shouldn't get excited on one rumour only.

The Jose factor helped us sign him. Perks of having a top class manager, not a surprise that he rejected United.

If he does come here then I really do not think he will show the same passion he did at Arsenal and Barcelona. Chelsea was never a club he fancied and for me it'll seem weird because I'll be seeing someone play just because he had no other better option. Yes he's a great player but sometimes I want players like Schurrle to join us because they genuinely want to play and represent the club that they truly support. 30m is a lot of money to spend on a player so it definitely won't be a short term solution.

yup but i love how Arsenal aren't involved at all and are just taking pictures. quality stuff

No he seems too expensive and I believe we can wait another 2 months for alternatives to consider.

Liverpool will get a tough group and I doubt they'll even make the knock out stages. Suarez is a great player and can not waste another season at Liverpool,Real Madrid would be the perfect club for his quality and trophy ambition.

Drogba Lampard and Cole all deserve to play together once again.

I want him to be part of the coaching staff very soon! Really going to miss him playing for us. Defines LEGEND!

no we must wait for The Sun too. Fingers crossed!

no we must wait for The Sun too. Fingers crossed!