Chelsea Legend 11

The only way this happens is if its true that Adidas and Turkish Airlines are willing to foot some of the bill. Could you imagine either of those companies doing it for Pogba, Reus or Varane? We don't have 200m to spend on anyone, this happens only if our sponsors help foot the bill.

Had Costa not had a buy-out clause what would he have gone for?

He's above Remy and when you examine the work of Premier League strikers the past couple years his name is right there amongst the top. 43 starts 26 goals not many have that return.

who's disputing that?

Strikers who are proven in the Prem go at a premium. Pretty sure Hazard had a buy out clause too.

Anyone know anything about this bloke? Supposed to be the next "Paul Pogba" We obviously have good relations with St. Etienne.

I'm not sure what the number is but I would wager that Adidas would much rather have him in their kit than not. Ronaldo is and he sells the most Messi is second... I have a feeling if he signed with Chelsea he would be the Adidas poster boy.

Matic...

You believe Messi new kit will only sell about 25m??? WHAT?? Keep in mind they don't have Messi right now so the change isn't from Barca to Chelsea but from Nike to Adidas which means they now net ALL of the returns on Messi's Adidas kit. He will EASILY sell 50m in kit sales.

world cup is probably higher, just a hunch

We'd have Messi, Cesc, Hazard and Matic! What? who the fuck cares about the rest? AND Costa!

No not a better chance at all... Messi at least knows who Chelsea FC are.

Weird because I think its more popular to say it won't happen then it might. Most people will try to act like its a ludicrous rumour because to suggest there might be something to it means you know nothing about football to some. I for one think there are factors involved that make it plausible the least of which are him following Chelsea on Twitter or instagram

perfect time to strike would be now since City are in trouble with FFP. That's why there is so much smoke

Try examining the situation as a whole. Messi has massive tax issues in Spain, so much so that he's now before a judge which is the first time a player in La Liga will be put before a judge for taxes(Real Madrid players Xabi Alonso and Iker Casillas and tennis star Rafa Nadal all settled out of court) he's already paid 50m in fines for his tax charges. He won't have that problem in England and will likely be protected better against such charges. His wife was seen with Fabregas and Cesc's girlfriend during the last international break in London. They are very good friends. Chelsea and Messi share the same sponsors in Adidas and Turkish Airlines, it would make perfect sense for both parties to be on the same side, no?(Messi and Chelsea, can only be good for business practices) The Director was fired for what? is Barca underachieving? or has the situation just become untenable? Seems like a weird day to just wake up and say "oh you know what, I haven't liked Chelsea on instagram yet." Then his wife says the same thing "Oh shit I haven't liked Chelsea on twitter yet!" and then finally Cesc's fiancee decides to like the notion that he is now following Chelsea. They are close, very close. I'm not dismissing it, if Messi is truly unhappy where could he go? London is the most realistic destination in all honesty and his best friend is here.

The timing is a little odd though wouldn't you agree?

Hate Millwall but at least its at home.

Turkish Airline and Adidas endorse Messi....

Summer window is the last window where acquiring Messi makes some sense.... He won't come now with no Champs league to play for.

Yes he does

You're sure of that?

his agent trying to get the coach fired. Can he even be moved now with the transfer embargo?

Nope looks like he's off to Leicester. Chelsea can't buy him and loan him to another Prem league club in the same window

Zouma for Cahill Remy for Oscar Play Willian in the 10

Who is your captain?