Michel Bastos

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Chelsea tracking Lyon ace - report

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Lyon winger Michel Bastos, according to reports in France.

The 27-year-old Brazilian had looked set to stay with Lyon after a move to Juventus collapsed, but the Blues could be prepared to meet the £12m asking price for the player.

Bastos can play on the left-wing or at left-back and his arrival could pave the way for Yuri Zhirkov to leave Stamford Bridge.

He has also been linked with Tottenham and Liverpool.

Read more: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-tracking-Lyon-ace-Michel-Bastos-report-article759795.html#ixzz1RFIOZr2s

[chrismada9 1,948]

If we sell Zhirkov, this move would make sense, otherwise, he's 27 and isn't needed.

He's very quick though, I'll give him that!

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

http://www.leparisien.fr/abo-sports/chelsea-pense-a-bastos-05-07-2011-1520780.php

[Sheva. 5,373]

Didn't know he was 27 tbh, but good player from the little i've seen of him.

[Guest justin_3d]

If we sell Zhirkov, this move would make sense, otherwise, he's 27 and isn't needed.

He's very quick though, I'll give him that!

Well said.

No need for this players unless we sell on the left side.

[J.F. 1,484]

goal against Hapoel. fantastic.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Now this is one transfer I would certainly like to see go through if we sell Malouda or Kalou.

He is fast, and a competent left-back as well as a very good attacking winger. If people need to know how he plays, think of Marcelo at Real Madrid. He is very talented with quick feet, excellent crossing ability and surprisingly strong. Huge work ethic for a winger as well, thanks to his boundless energy. For £12 million, this would be a steal.

[J.F. 1,484]

News: Michel Bastos' agent has confirmed that a number of Europe's top clubs have expressed an interest in his client - with Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea among those reported to be keen on the Lyon midfielder.

[Wilson 358]

Yeah here's more info on who is apparently interested.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/3688830/Bastos-is-on-Prem-teams-radar.html

[Henrique 9,133]

Gimme a break...

If we sign Michel Bastos, then our board is hopeless.

[Spike 12,049]

Gimme a break...

If we sign Michel Bastos, then our board is hopeless.

I take it, you are not a fan.

[termninja 5,290]

I take it, you are not a fan.

He has a point though. Bastos is 27 and he should be owning the Europa atm, but all I can say for him is that he's decent. We can do much better.

[teignman 441]

From what I've seen of Bastos, he's a Brazilian Zhirkov, maybe a bit better. But not that much. Would love to be proven wrong if we end up signing him.

[Ollie 4,400]

I think he's quality, 12m seems a good deal to me. He's quick, has a stunning FK and adds a bit more brazilian culture to the squad. I like.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Would rather have a new Englishman then another unproven Brazilian