Thiago Alcantara

[magic weeds 446]

thank you mate, hope Kakuta will be revived.

[LondonPride1905 236]

I too want Thiago much more than any of these other sources(except Sneijder and Modric), but would we even consider it?

[Feroze 487]

THIAGO ALCANTARA WANTS A CAREER BOAS-T

THIAGO ALCANTARA has fired a 'come and get me' message to new Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Thiago Alcantara, labelled "Little Xavi" by his Nou Camp team-mates, is unhappy about of his lack of first-team opportunities with the Catalan giants and wants a fresh start.

The La Liga and European Cup winners will allow him to leave if someone coughs up £10million – and Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen to sign him.

But Thiago, 20, has made it clear that Stamford Bridge is his destination of choice if Barca boss Pep Guardiola can't guarantee him regular first-team football.

Thiago, born in Italy and the son of former Brazil international Mazinho, has been starring for Spain in the European Under-21 Championships in Denmark this month.

He admitted: "I would be lying if I said that my dream is to succeed at Barca.

"My dream is to succeed in football. I want to be a player who people remember for ever."

A source added: "Thiago is frustrated because his path to the first-team is blocked by Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

"His minutes on the pitch are limited while they continue to pull the strings in midfield, and Chelsea is his favoured destination if he decides to leave.

"He is also worried about the possible arrival of Cesc Fabregas, because that would put him further down the pecking order.

"It is another factor that has caused him to think about his future.

"Thiago believes that the style of football Villas-Boas will bring to Chelsea would suit him perfectly.

"And he will be an attractive prospect for Villas-Boas, who will take note of Thiago's desire to play for him."

If any of the above is true. Then we need to get a move on. I mean 10 million for the next Xavi/Iniesta?!?

[LondonPride1905 236]

The best thing is: If Barca suddenly say: David Luiz for Thiago, we can say No and pay them 15 - 20 million so they can buy a CB...Even though It's a bit much. Come on Boas, get him!!!

[Feroze 487]

The best thing is: If Barca suddenly say: David Luiz for Thiago, we can say No and pay them 15 - 20 million so they can buy a CB...Even though It's a bit much. Come on Boas, get him!!!

No we can just pay 10 million..which is his clause!

[LondonPride1905 236]

OMGOSH. Thanks Feroze, I didn't know that. Me and you shocked the forum with the Sanchez and Thiago news. :champions: Absolute bargain if we get him for 10 mil.

[Feroze 487]

OMGOSH. Thanks Feroze, I didn't know that. Me and you shocked the forum with the Sanchez and Thiago news. :champions: Absolute bargain if we get him for 10 mil.

Haha indeed.. but .. the thing is .. that if we don't do the deal before the 1st of July.. his clause increases from 10 million to .. 30 million!

[Shane 2,275]

The AVB factor could be a major factor, We have a manager that encourages football to be played the way it should be, and with his recent success why wouldn't a great young player want to play for him?

"Thiago believes that the style of football Villas-Boas will bring to Chelsea would suit him perfectly.

"And he will be an attractive prospect for Villas-Boas, who will take note of Thiago's desire to play for him."

If any of the above is true. Then we need to get a move on. I mean 10 million for the next Xavi/Iniesta?!?

[LondonPride1905 236]

So that means we just have to offer 10 million until the first of July. Then the talks can carry on as much as they want. Hope Villas Boas gets on.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Just found this:

http://www.insidefut...8m-offer/44454/

I'm not sure how reliable the source is but it says Barca are pondering a €18 million offer from an unnamed club Sure hope the unnamed club is Chelsea (if this news is true), after all the news has come after today's Alcantara links With the prizes we already avail in Mceachran & Piazon, Alcantara will really mark a new generation in our midfield.

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

Thiago: "I do not want to leave

http://www.sport.es/...a/1055649.shtml

translation: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.sport.es/&ei=nR8HTrr_LonHswbY_72wDA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsport.es%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DRxo%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26prmd%3Divns

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Arsenal, Liverpool target Thiago Alacantra wants Chelsea move

[Randall 315]

Have you seen his goal in the euro u21 championship final? 40 yard free kick - wow.

[J.F. 1,484]

Josh-Alcantra-Piazon.

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-bid-for-Thiago-Alacantara-of-Barcelona-article752948.html

[Domino- 116]

Too young and I do not think you can conduct our midfield. Better McEachran

[MIDOKA 28]

jmellis52 jacob mellis I know I'm a midfielder and it probaly wouldn't be good for me....but chelsea should sign thiagooo....what a player! ! ! ! ! 25 Jun

[J.F. 1,484]

Thiago Alcantra 10-15m

Alexis Sanchez 30-35m

One more player

and that's it for this transfer window.