petre.ispirescu

If he was Romanian he'd cost 5m max and the club you're buying from would make statues of all the Chelsea representatives in front of their stadium

Is Benteke recovering in time for the World Cup? Or will Romelu lead the line?

Lew Baker again England 2-1 up

Just scored against Scotland U19. Loftus-Cheek with the assists. 1-1 with 10 minutes to go.

From what I know, yes, Spain has this rule. The release clause is actually the amount of money a player has to pay to the club to buy his way out. It's like this - Chelsea will send €39m to Diego Costa's account. From that account the money will go to Atletico Madrid's account. That's basically Diego Costa paying for his transfer. Strange situation I know, but if you want to deal with Spanish football clubs you have to deal with Spanish Government too. Their country, their rules

Hmmmm, I don't know, some Italian journous were saying this morning that City might have the upper hand over all the teams as they would want to include Dzeko in the deal and Roma would be interested in this offer as they are looking for a quality CF. Still, the same journous were saying that it will be difficult to convince Dzeko to move to Italy as he doesn't want to hear about such thing. I don't know, let's wait and see. Maybe Barcelona are looking to sign both Benatia and Marquinhos, who knows...

Italian media saying today that Roma have accepted Benatia request to leave and they won't make things harder for him. They will listen to offers and apparently the most important clubs interested so far are Barcelona, City and Chelsea. There was also a slight interest from Bayern de Munich, but nothing important. Agents already in Barcelona to discuss wages. It is told that the player will test every offer before making a final decision. €35m is the asking price.

Spot on mate. This situation reminds me somehow of Davide Santon's first days in Inter. When Jose was in charge. This boy was coming from the youth ranks and he was dubbed as the new Beppe Bergomi or the new Maldini. Fantastic talent and those who were comparing him to Bergomi were not idiots. But injuries have ruined him and look where he is now. I'm in the same boat as you - I'm all for local talent and English core, but is he really worth that crazy money? Or those crazy wages United are offering for a youngester? At least by getting Rodriguez you know you are signing one of the best left-backs in the world, not a potential good player. Because, let's face it, that's the difference between the two right now - Ricardo Rordiguez is already a top class defender, while Shaw is only a prospect. €20m for a proven left-back or €35m for a great prospect? €15m difference that I'm sure would also cover Rodriguez's wages.

So Paris is being linked only with Chelsea's finest, while Chelsea is being linked with 2nd hand players from Paris. I don't get it - who the fuck would be that stupid to swap a player like Hazard for two headless chickens like Lavezzi and Moura. Are they taking Chelsea for fools, or what? Would Madrid swap Bale for Greuskreutz and Blaczikovski? or Atletico would swap Koke for Young and Cleverley?

Only Atletico Madrid president saying they will do everything to keep him, but if the player will ask to leave, then Atletico won't stay in his way. That's basically the way a release clause works in Spain - you deal with the player first, then with the club. He (Diego Costa) has to pay his way out. You pay Diego Costa the money, then he triggers (his own) release clause. I know, fucked up thing, but that's the way things work in Spain.

Even Kalou and Gervinho have a better goal scoring ratio than Lavezzi. In the last seven years - Lavezzi 50 goals in 216 games, Gervinho 52 in 200 and Kalou 66 in 222. Schurrle is head and shoulders above this guy.

Alexis, 25, is valued at €20m, while Lavezzi, who is four years older and not even Chelsea material (not even better than Alexis to be honest), is valued at €37m.

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Daily Mail have already had one spot on article about Chelsea. David Luiz to Paris is enough for them. Now 20 blunders are coming. Expect Chelsea to be linked in the next days with Lavezzi, Cavani, Mangala, Khedira, some Atletico players, some other players that City/United/Barcelona/Madrid are chasing, tons of youngsters and maybe another coach (Daily Mail are capable of this for sure). Oh and Hazard going to Paris after the WC. Almost forgot that.

Benatia is one of my favourite Center Backs right now. I've watched him in all of his games this season and said it lots of times on this forum - Chelsea should do anything to sign him. The perfect replacement for Terry. Should he arrive here, I think he has be considered a regular starter from the moment he has put pen to paper. He'd be the best CB in the squad without a doubt. Terry is my hero, but right now Benatia is having the time of his life and is, no doubt, one of the best Center Backs in Europe.

A no-brainer here. Call Wolfsburg, tell them that they can fax you the papers and sign them. You will have the best left-back in the league next season. Ricardo Rodriguez, Marcelo and Baines are, IMO, the most influential left-backs these days. Shaw is a great prospect, but this guy is the real deal. You just can't say no to this price tag Wolfsburg has put on him.

Nope, Beppe.

Juventus saying Pogba and Vidal are worth €95-100m together. I say get them both and go back to 4-3-3. Send the gift you just received from Paris (€50m) to Torino and add Lukaku (€25m) & Oscar (€30m) to the deal. ---------------- Courtois ---------------- --- Azpi -- Cahill -- Ivanovic -- ?? --- ------------------ Matic ------------------ ---------- Vidal ------- Pogba ---------- --- Willian ------------------ Hazard --- ------------- Diego Costa --------------

The Millers are heading to the Championship. Two promotions in a row now.

I thought Pringle would be the standout player because of his superb season, but Revell is having the game of his life it seems. Terrific goal to make it 2-2. Orient looks more dangerous here in the ET.

Fucking Real Madrid bastards, invested billions just score a fucking header in the dying minutes. Even Bertrand and Kalou had a better performance in Munich than Cristiano and that overrated Welsh twat. La Decima my ass. Worst team in history to win the Champions League.

Yet you have a picture with a guy that was brought here by the man you hate and the man who has a terrible record in the transfer market. Haha Drogba, Carvalho, Essien, Ballack, Cole, Sneijder, Eto'o, Ozil, Varane, Modric. He really is a mess when going hunting hahah

What a useless manager. Brings on that lamppost Dawkins, instead of going for Bamford. Ruined my Derby double chance coupon also. Fucking twats.

Fucking Zamora bastard

Because Diego Costa will be here next season?!

You would lose. Mikel is next.