David Villa

[Muzchap 8,966]

Well, Barcelona don't really seem to be interested in him anymore and would probably like to get rid of him, according to the media. So basically, he's their trash.

And tbh I don't want Chelsea to be a club that buys old second tier players.

Gristy!

Chill - Villa is cool and could do a good 6 month job

Pfiati

[Rmpr 8,977]

@Amels, I guess you prefer Lukaku.

RELAX, only a bad joke!

[Muzchap 8,966]

@Amels, I guess you prefer Lukaku.

RELAX, only a bad joke!

LMAO - you're cheeky tonight been on the Xmas beers

I would love Villa for 6 months could really help us out

Then Falcao in the summer

[CHOULO19 24,332]

4 years too late, next.

Think you're overlooking this a bit too quick mate. To begin with, I think we all agree that what we have up front atm needs replacing. The options in the market that we would consider as targets are mostly too expensive especially with the inflated Jan prices. Villa would be the only world-class striker that would come relatively cheap. Granted that he is only a quick fix, I think that is exactly what we need atm since the club has obviously not decided what to do with Torres. Moreover, despite the great potential of our current team, we are sorely lacking experience which Villa has loads of.

Yes he is getting old, but I would bet anything that he would be an instant hit here because our current style of play is perfect for him. David is, imo, the best striker in history in terms of movement (debatable, I know) and I just can't imagine him not scoring when he has the likes of Mata, Hazard and Oscar picking up his runs. He also showed in the small time since his return from injury that he still can finish.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

We really are becoming Torres FC.

[Tomo 21,751]

Think you're overlooking this a bit too quick mate. To begin with, I think we all agree that what we have up front atm needs replacing. The options in the market that we would consider as targets are mostly too expensive especially with the inflated Jan prices. Villa would be the only world-class striker that would come relatively cheap. Granted that he is only a quick fix, I think that is exactly what we need atm since the club has obviously not decided what to do with Torres. Moreover, despite the great potential of our current team, we are sorely lacking experience which Villa has loads of.

Yes he is getting old, but I would bet anything that he would be an instant hit here because our current style of play is perfect for him. David is, imo, the best striker in history in terms of movement (debatable, I know) and I just can't imagine him not scoring when he has the likes of Mata, Hazard and Oscar picking up his runs. He also showed in the small time since his return from injury that he still can finish.

I agree he is one of the best forwards i have seen and if we signed him in 2008 i don't know what i would have done.

My issue is that he has only just recovered from a serious injury, as we found out with Essien and Torres it's hard infact near impossible to just turn "it" back on.

Having said that a 6 month loan deal isn't all that bad, a permanent deal imo is far too big a risk.

[Rmpr 8,977]

LMAO - you're cheeky tonight been on the Xmas beers

Blame it on all the vodka and champagne I had yesterday!

[Leif 6,006]

No one rape me for saying this please, but although not a good option for the long-term compared to Falcao, I actually believe that David Villa is the superior finisher.

[themightyblue 443]

Goals this season. Still got it

[Rmpr 8,977]

No one rape me for saying this please, but although not a good option for the long-term compared to Falcao, I actually believe that David Villa is the superior finisher.

That Absolut and Ciroc are certainly empty right now!

[Sheva. 5,373]

We really are becoming Torres FC.

What the fuck? i hate how some people have to link everything to Torres.

We're not the only club interested in getting Villa - who's unhappy at Barca - on loan.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I agree he is one of the best forwards i have seen and if we signed him in 2008 i don't know what i would have done.

My issue is that he has only just recovered from a serious injury, as we found out with Essien and Torres it's hard infact near impossible to just turn "it" back on.

Having said that a 6 month loan deal isn't all that bad, a permanent deal imo is far too big a risk.

I don't want to go off topic, but Essien and Torres, prior to injury, relied mainly on their speed and strength which they lost a great deal of with their respective injuries. Villa on the other hand relies more on instinct, movement and clinical finishing in his game (not to say he does not rely on speed, but no where near the old Torres). I know it's only glimpses, but he has showed since returning that he still got some of his abilities.

[Muzchap 8,966]

I don't want to go off topic, but Essien and Torres, prior to injury, relied mainly on their speed and strength which they lost a great deal of with their respective injuries. Villa on the other hand relies more on instinct, movement and clinical finishing in his game (not to say he does not rely on speed, but no where near the old Torres). I know it's only glimpses, but he has showed since returning that he still got some of his abilities.

This!!!

I cannot even believe this is up for debate a 6month loan deal with an option to buy! I mean this guy was and has been regarded as one of the best strikers in the world! A few injuries have screwed his career but he's still a class act!!!

If we sign him, he would be immense - imagine what the players could learn on the training pitch with this guy around..

I just cannot see any rational argument against this?

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I don't want to go off topic, but Essien and Torres, prior to injury, relied mainly on their speed and strength which they lost a great deal of with their respective injuries. Villa on the other hand relies more on instinct, movement and clinical finishing in his game (not to say he does not rely on speed, but no where near the old Torres). I know it's only glimpses, but he has showed since returning that he still got some of his abilities.

Also, with Essien, it was more than one injury. He had, I think three pretty severe injuries and where you can come back from one, there reaches a point of no return. To me, it all comes down to value. As Muzchap says, a 6-month loan with an option to buy? Who can be against that? To me, it would be about perfect. I'd much rather make signings in the summer when teams are more willing to sell.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

He is 31. The only one I would want at that age is Zlatan.