Special Juan

The sheer meltdown from Arsenal fans if this happens is actually leaning me to hope this happens. I think the internet would collapse.

They're all battling for the same headline, the first one across the line and all that. It's a real lucky bag when it comes to who gets it right etc but there is better and more reliable ones out there that should be held in a little bit more regard than others. This time of year is just a minefield of mental information that can replace alcohol if you really want it too.

Balague is also not the be all of Spanish football either.

It's not the most ideal of situations but the decision has to come sometime. For me he has to come back and start immediately, regardless of what situation we have with Cech. I'm one of the bigger Cech fans on here but I really do think the time is bang on to get this kid back here and let him show everyone why he is held in high regard.

Palmeri

Courtois.

From El Mundo.. The departure of Cesc Fàbregas is priceless. The Barcelona midfielder has priced club Arenys at 36 million euros, a figure that will recover the investment in your day. Chelsea are the club of the Premier has already reached an agreement with the player and that, therefore, has all the aces in hand to finish counting Cesc in its ranks, after confirming the departure of Frank Lampard to New York City.

I have got friends in Alicante and they have said it's all over their local news and every sports bulletin on air.

A big wave starts small

http://www.marca.com/2014/06/03/en/football/spanish_football/1401787307.html

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No better feeling than sitting down with your kids telling them about the likes of Frank, Zola etc. My son is 8 now and plays for a local team and is at an age now were he is very inquisitive about football and always asks about all the old players. He's seen Frank play, he knows exactly what he's about but he loves listening to stories about Zola and the likes.....special times ahead for you Gary.

STOP THE BICKERING AND GET BACK ON TOPIC, THIS IS THE FINAL TIME OF ASKING.

Watching back some of his goals and it's hard to choose his best, it really is. What a man.

Take it to PM's because people in here want to talk about Fabregas and not read constant rubbish from you two. Sort it please.

His game isn't pace though, his pace is in his brain. He's a very clever footballer and rotates the ball very well and keeps play ticking over constantly. Technically very good. Him next to Matic could be brilliant.

If he was dropped into the Indian Ocean I am sure he would be seen swimming down the Thames two hours before kick off shouting "Won't be long"

They need a top quality defender desperately too.

I'm not saying he isn't good, he is, but they look to have Liverpool over the barrel with their pants down right about now.

They are talking about upwards of 30M now for this lad. That is stupid.

Sky Sports I would of thought.

Try and stay on topic, it's a much better read.

Numbers don't bother me too much, but what I wan't to see is the club give him the send off he deserves, and I am sure they will give him that because I know the fans will.

A lot of goals of importance but also some absolute unbelievable strikes. This guy was the best goal scoring midfielder I have ever seen.

Ain't nothing wrong with that at all.