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I'd rather spend that money signing Eto'o and Witsel/Mangala.

He said that on Sky Sports. I saw that, too, but the interview on Al Jazeera is more "generous". The next two days are decisive I suppose, although I think he'll stay at United. As Jose said, after a summer full o gossips about him wanting to live, I was thinking some of United fans will "boo" him, but the reception he has got tonight was unbelievable. The only think that might upset him is his role in the team - he played once again in behind Robin van Persie and we all know he's not comfortable there. He was more of a playmaker tonight, his work rate was phenomenal, but this is not what he wants. He hunts for RVP position and we might have the upper hand in that prospect, with Jose waiting for him to be Chelsea's center forward.

with all due respect to some(!) members of this community, but you guys should watch a little bit more football... i see people wondering "where he'll be playing since we have Oscar, Schurrle, De Bruyne already", "why we spend this kind of money since we have tons of attacking midfielders", and so on. cmon guys, are you serious?.... first of all - with all due respect to our players, but Willian is way better than Oscar, Schurrle, Moses and KDB. The question should be: "where will KDB and Oscar be playing if Willian signs?". second of all - open you eyes guys! Chelsea do have real problems on the right wing! There is a dead end there, we are unable to create something on the right wing, there isn't a top class right winger in our team. When Hazard's game isn't working, we're dead on the wings. Villa game proved this. Moses is a natural RW, but he's only a decent player, Oscar is shit on the RW, KDB played there but he is more of a playmaker. Willian will just fill that gap. And I repeat myself - there are guys here talking about where he'll be playing... he'll be a starter for sure because he is way better than Oscar and KDB. I know you love this two guys and I like them, too, but Willian is from another league. Believe me when I tell you. This guy's a wizard, I've been watching him since his first days in Europe. Hazard-Mata-Willian will tear apart every defence in EPL. So much pace, so much creativity, two wizards on the wings. We can't wait for Hazard to be the only winger in every match, we need someone else, too, to step up when Eden will be having a bad game. Stop favouring Oscar and KDB and be realistic - we need Willian, we need a guy like him on the right wing.

if only we'd sign Rooney now and Roman with a last minute gift to Mourinho would get Witsel from his russian friends rooney eden mata willian witsel rami :sweating: :sweating: :sweating: :sweating:

Jose had his 1st press conference when the Cavani saga was at its "boiling point" and not a fucking single journalist asked him about Cavani... I wouldn't be surprised if no journalist won't ask him about Willian.

touché!!! unlike most of you guys, I have never been impressed by Oscar. He might be a talented lad with lots of potential to develop into one of the best attacking mids in this football game, but he's just simply not the type of player I enjoy watching. My point is - although this team has tons of attacking mids, there is a spot that needs to be filled, and that's the RW. Moses is the only natural player that can play there. And maybe KDB, but he is more of an AMC. That's why I think, and Jose thinks,too (if the rumours are true), that Willian can fill in that spot. You can say what you want about the transfer fee, or his wages, or his hair, but you simply can't say he isn't a top class footballer. I've watched this lad week in, week out since his arrival in Europe (every Shakhtar's game is broadcasted live in Romania because Lucescu is coaching them) and he is a beast. Dribbling, first touch, passing, technique, creativity, pace = Level World Class. He can play as a LW, AMC and RW, too. You can't say he is a LW, or an AMC, just because now he's a RW, in 10 minutes he'll be on the left wing, then in the center and so on. He is a versatile player. Since his arrival in Anzhi, he has player more on the right wing for them, and also in the center, as a playmaker. We wouldn't just sign a world class footballer, but we would also sign a guy with personality, a leader. The game against Villa showed we desperately need a guy on the right wing. Except Hazard, there wasn't anyone else that can create something out of nowhere. Chelsea simply didn't hurt Villa on the wings, especially on the right wing. I can only imagine: Hazard <------> Mata <------> Willian one of the most dynamic line of attacking midfielders in modern football. And one more thing: Rooney = £40mil transfer fee + £15-16mil per year wages Willian + Eto'o = £32mil + £4-5mil transfer fee and £4-5mil per year + £8-9mil per year wages I'm an avid fan of Rooney and I'd love him playing for Chelsea, but if he won't end up here, I'd stick with Willian and Eto'o.

Heard Arteta will be missing for around two months with an injury. I think Luiz Gustavo will fill the spaniard's spot.

Italian magazine "Panorama" had an exclussive interview yesterday with Samuel's agent and, among other things, he said clubs interested in his player will pay no money to Anzhi as Eto'o has an agreement with Kerimov, Anzhi's owner, and he (Kerimov) promised Samuel he won't ask for any money. He'll be free to leave once he agrees terms with other clubs.

Actually, the lady refers to Abdou Razack Traore, number "21", the guy who scored the 2nd goal for Burkina Faso.

But not Di Marzio... Gianluca Di Marzio, Gianni's son, the only guy I trust when it comes to rumours coming from Italy. Unlike other journalists such as Palmeri, his sources are solid. Best mercato journalist in Italy w/o a doubt.

Well, I think Chelsea's priority should be Wayne Rooney and Jose stated this firmly, but if Rooney won't come here, I think Sami should be the right man in front of goal. I must admit he is one of my all time favourite strikers and he might be a bit past his prime, but he isn't done and dusted, guys... Some of you think of being 32-33 in football is like being 50 or 60... It isn't like that. This 32-year-old Eto'o is three times better than the actual Torres. His tank isn't empty yet and if Jose calls him, I think he can deliver a hell of a season. He is at least one big season (this season) left in his career. He's been on a paid holiday in Russia for the past two years, but I'd love to see him back in action for a big team. Just remember Eto'o before joining Anzhi - b2b trebles with Barcelona and Inter Milano, three times Uefa Champions League winner, participated in two or three World Cups, four or five African Nations tournaments, too. He scored for fun while he was in Barcelona and Inter. He is maybe the best African player of all time. Massive player, his experience is huge. Even though he's won a lots of trophies and awards, he still wants more. This type of players are always hungry for more. There are signs Eto'o wants a last big challenge. I mean, he could go to USA or some team in Saudi Arabia or Qatar where he would earn €20-25m a year, but from what I've read in the last few days, he wants another big challenge. Inter already enquired about him, Napoli wants him and he is keen to be playing at the highest level again. There were some speculation linking him with a move in the United States, but he denied them. From what I've read in the russian media (hope my translate tool worked fine), he is also eager to reduce his wages drastically, but wants a three-year contract. Also the guy that owns Anzhi promised Eto'o he won't ask for a big price. Some reports say the price tag would be around €6-7m and some other reports say the owner would be willing to let him for free. As I said, Chelsea should try anything to sign Rooney, but if United won't let him go, I'd love to see Eto'o at Chelsea. He is fit (he has had the pre-season with Anzhi and Russian championship already started), he is still a great striker, his experience would help guys like Lukaku, Oscar, De Bruyne, Hazard, Marco van Ginkel and I'm sure he would help Chelsea achieve big things this season. I don't care about wages, I am not the one who will be paying him. Roman has enough money to buy my entire country, so I don't care if Eto'o will be on a €40m a year contract or a €12m a year one. Don't get me wrong here - I would like Rooney as our main strikers this season, but I simply can't see United letting him go. In case he is not coming, I'd love having a 32-year-old experienced beast of a striker like Eto'o over Torres, Lukaku and Demba Ba.

I'd go with: I prefer Ramires over Mikel and Marco van Ginkel because of his work rate and because he can provide much more than this two. He is a better dribbler, a better finisher and overall I'm more impressed by him. I don't think Mikel has all the qualities to be a starter under Mourinho and van Ginkel is a talented player I admire so much, but I think he needs some time to adapt to playing in EPL before breaking into the first 11. I chose Lamps over Essien and maybe van Ginkel, too, because I don't buy that shit with that "age factor". He might be close to his last year/years as a footballer, but you know what they say - class is permanent! If we want to challenge for the most important trophies, we can't lose our identity and JT, Lamps, Cech, Cole, Ivanovic can't be missing from the 1st team. And Mourinho isn't buying that "age factor" bullshit, too. Remember his Inter team, especially the back line - Cordoba, Zanetti, Samuel, Materazzi, Lucio - all over 32, 33 years old. Mourinho builds his teams using experience and players attached to the club and this is why I see Lamps, JT, Cech, Cole and Ivanovic into the first 11. And to be honest, I will always prefer a 35yo Lampard over Mikel, Essien and van Ginkel. Now the last one of the three midfielders - Oscar or Kevin De Bruyne. Similar players, big big talents, I enjoy watching both of them. Mourinho's choice this one, but I can't see both of them playing from the 1st minute. Eden on the left wing, no doubt about that. Now Mata as a right winger. Mourinho said something about Mata moving on the wing. Hope we'll see him there in the next season. He started his football career as a LW/RW and played as a winger in Valencia, too. He moved to the center and became a playmaker only when David Silva left Valencia for City. He delivered some great performances as a winger in his Valencia days and I really hope he'll move on the right wing. Upfront - hope we sign Rooney. If not, I prefer Lukaku over Torres and Demba Ba.

I read some reports in England saying Barcelona launched an £30-35m bid earlier this week with Chelsea refusing the offer and Mourinho stating Barcelona should try signing another defender because David Luiz is going nowhere. This isn't quite true. The actual offer was €25m as Catalan based newspaper ‘Sport’ reported. This is Sport's front page from few days ago.

I just can imagine: against Hull City: "ya lo perdio Fryatt, se lleva larga De Bruyne, lo quiere por derecha Mata, al aria viene, (this must be Torres missing ), gol gol GOOOOOOOOOO...............................(TWO MONTHS LATER).....OOOOL Frankie Lampard con el rebote..." ) Funny commentators you have there

Yeah, heard this rumour, too. Don't know what happend with De Rossi deal, but I think Mou has probably changed his mind and wants Khedira now, a guy he knows very well, even though Daniele is a player he admires so much. Punto Pelota, a very reliable source regarding Spanish football is saying Khedira is close to joining Chelsea and Kondogbia is even closer to joining Madrid.

Spanish media claim he'll be a Real Madrid player in the next few days. Madrid's first bid of €12million was rejected by Sevilla. They want €15million for Kondogbia and Madrid will offer that money.

Heard of him, never seen him playing. The only thing I know is that he turns into a monster, one of the best defenders in that Football Manager game. At first, when I entered the forum today and saw the name of this topic I said to myself: "Hmmm, Doria... must be that defender every Football Manager fan talks about. This guy who opened the topic about Doria must be a FM fan or a brazilian asking why Chelsea isn't bidding for him." Maybe some friends from Brazil or any other guys watching Brazil Seria A closely could provide some insights.

Heard he is a talented young gun, but I've never seen him playing. Only watched some youtube highlights. Can't say anything about him, but he is a winger. So is Bertrand Traore. I've seen Traore playing and I was so impressed by him. So, right now I don't give a fuck if this Cristiano Ronaldo wannabe joins Benfica, Madrid or Paris. We have Traore and with the right guidance he will turn into a monster

Haven't watched Gustavo closely, but if he's that good why is Bayern letting him go? I remember reading two or three weeks ago that Gustavo will be leaving Bayern this summer, so clubs knew since then he'll be available for a transfer. And again I'm wondering, if he's so good, why is Wolfsburg the only team interested in him?

so if Spurs aiming this guy Chadli to be Bale's replacement, then Bayern should look in Arouna Kone and Gervinho to replace Ribery AVB had the chance to be named Paris' coach and he said no to them, also he said no to Barcelona couple of days ago and I'm pretty sure Bale won't leave this summer, too. They think they can challenge the title this season or make it into the TOP4 and shit like that...

Hope won't bother anyone I opened this new topic. Well, now that Thiago Silva won't be leaving PSG this summer and Marquinhos is a done deal, Sakho's future is in doubt. I mean, I don't think you pay more than €30 million for one of the best rated young CBs in football just for using him as a substitute. Thiago Silva and Marquinhos will be the two CBs for Paris IMO. There are also Alex, Zoumana Camara and Diego Lugano that can act as backups. In this case, I don't think Sakho's future is in Paris anymore. He is only a year left in his contract with PSG! and he needs regular football in this season if he wants to be in France's starting lineup in Brazil. Since Marquinhos is on the verge of joining Paris, rumours started to appear and it seems Monaco and Liverpool are sniffing around. I think Sakho will be so pissed off if he won't pair Thiago Silva in the center of Paris' defence and if benched, he won't stay in Paris IMO. As I said, his contract runs down in a year and he is valued at €15 million. I think anyone interested could get him even for €11-13 million regarding he is in his last year of contract. Or better, Sakho will be a free agent in 6-7 months. He's only 23!, over 200 games for Paris, captained all youth levels (France U16 to U21), 14 appearences for senior team. He is a bull, he is tireless and he is a beast in the air (Mamadou Sakho won 84 aerials duels in Ligue 1 2012/13, more than any other PSG player). I think he'd be a great signing.

Today's Sport frontpage. Now if Thiago Silva won't be leaving Paris soon and Marquinhos is off to PSG, this means Sakho will be benched. Guy's a beast, he's only 23 and he'll be so fucking pissed if Marquinhos will play alongside Thiago Silva and he (Sakho) will have to sit on the bench. If Marquinhos to PSG will be official, Sakho might sound like a good idea for us.

C'mon guys, are you even serious? City adds some names and all of a sudden they turn into favourites? Jesus Navas the guy who suffered from extreme homesickness? Fernandinho? Jovetic will get his ass raped in EPL, he's a talented young lad, but he is so injury-prone and his body acts like a "women's body" that he will brake into million pieces when Ivanovic/Terry/Vidic/Verthongen/Williams will challenge him. Navas is such a simple player to read: he's a right foot dribbler, that's his only move, that's the only thing he knows to do... and run, ofcourse. Fernandinho is a decent guy, he's calm and reads the game well. He'll be Pellegrini's watchdog, but we need to see how he adapts to a new league. He's only played in, let's say, two average leagues. He won't be competing against Odessa and Simferopol anymore. I think Negredo is a good signing, he's done some great seasons in Sevilla, 71 goals scored in the last four La Liga seasons. This means 17 goals per season. Not bad. But I can't see him breaking into the first 11. If benched, I think City will have the best backup striker in EPL, no doubt. And do I have to remember you who is in charge? This guy has done some great things in UCL in the past seasons, but let's face it guys, he is and will always be just a "small team coach" IMO. 2nd of June, 2009 - Madrid - Pellegrini signs a two-year contract with Real. He says something like: "Ok, I'm in charge now. If you guys want to win all the trophies then I need the best players available." Said and done. Next day Perez brings Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo (£80 million), Benzema (£30 million) and Xabi Alonso (£30 million) to Madrid. They will complete a team that already has quality players such as Iker, Ramos, Higuain, Guti, Marcelo. And after that what happens? Real Madrid is knocked out of Copa del Rey during the Round of 16 by Alcorcon (?????!?!?!?!?), then Lyon ends Pellegrini's UCL journey in the Round of 16 and later on Barcelona wins La Liga. (Madrid didn't even score a single goal against Barcelona in that season. 0-2 and 0-1 as I remember). 26th of May, 2010 - Madrid - Pellegrini is being sacked by Florentino. Well, that's Pellegrini's story. He's only managed one big club, maybe the biggest club in the history of football and he failed. Big time failure. He had a "stelar" team there and, yet, he failed to deliver. I rate Pellegrini's Real far better than Pellegrini's Man City. Can't see this guy winning EPL. So calm down guys. Yes, City will be challenging the title this season, but they are far from being favourites IMO. They will choke when the real fight will begin, Pellegrini won't stand a chance against Jose's mind tricks. They might have the upper hand when it comes to H2H, but we have Mou. PS: Supersport United (???) 2-0 City and Amazulu (???) 2-1 City I know this are only preseason games, but Hart, Kompany, Nastasic, Kolarov, Yaya, Fernandinho, Dzeko, Nasri and others were on the pitch. Read an interview with Rodwell saying Pellegrini wants to bring that neverending passing game to City, he wants to implement that tiki-taka philosophy and wants his players to press high up and press in numbers, to get the ball back as soon as possible and then play simple football. I guess Supersport and Amazulu don't agree with this...

Al Khelaifi: "If Barça pays Thiago Silva's buyout clause, I'll pay Messi's buyout clause". :lol2: