Raul Meireles

[bluesman2610 1,417]

I'm horrible at determining the shape/formation of a team with what I see on the field. I rely on what the team sheet says. However that appears very defensive to have Bertrand play that way.

agreed check the video i posted

[Jype 6,398]

BBC now reporting that Meireles is currently having a medical in Istanbul. Seriously, what the fuck is going on? Am I the only one who doesn't understand the point here?

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

The deal is basically done. Nice that we are getting rid of some players and truly building a young and hungry team. Romeu can shine now.

[bluesman2610 1,417]

i do not like this news one bit..he is a quality squad player to have in your mid in a 4-3-3 even the torres goal it was him who found torres before the pass to hazard and the heel back to torres.. i just started re-watching the game he played very well

[Duppy Conqueror 1,529]

anyone know what the transfer fee is?

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

anyone know what the transfer fee is?

Rumoured 8M pounds.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Decent fee. Could be better though, won't lie.

[Kieran. 6,317]

[Kezza 1,965]

I'm gonna miss his hair. Will never forget the screamer against benfica

[bluesman2610 1,417]

I feel your pain with this one.. I have always been a supporter of raul and he looks better with more creative players in front of him sad to see him go

[Leif 6,006]

He was handy to have around, but I never felt like he was Chelsea at all. There are certain players who just feel blue, and he wasn't one of them.

However; for him personally this is an amazing move.

The derby his new club participate in must be the best in the world.

His aggressive style on the pitch will have the fans falling in love with him!

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

is it official? Whilst I consider the romoured fee of 8m € as far too low, considering he cost 13,5m € and is still of decent age, it would simply be a trademark blunder by our board to reduce our midfield to 5 men for at least half a season. To add Oscar is an unparalleled weakling, i doubt he would be a reliable no6 or 8.

@Leif: I feel so, too. But why did we shed out Essien in the first place, when we knew Meireles would go?

[YuriZhirkov 106]

What!? Dont understand how we can get rid of both Essien and Meireles with no replacement. We loan Essien and sell Meireles but keep Malouda? Whats the point?

The good thing is that Ramires aint gonna be playing right winger anymore + Romeu.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

on the fence on this one, he COULD have been good sub and hopefully produce more games like the newcastle one, or we can switch to r433 and finally play the way this team is built and mierles wont be missed asmuch if at all.

in the end i think we dont sell, just because of numbers, rdm will want that extra body in midfield.

it aint confirmed yet right?

[Sercan 1]

Fenerbahçe's official web site anounced that the negotiations has started with Meireles, and believe me, if that man does not come after this announcement, fans would burn the club down.

http://www.fenerbahc...ContentID=30619

In case of an injury of Mikel or Lampard, Chelsea can count on Ramires. Also, Romeu is young but talented, he needs some chance and he can wait as a substitute.

Meireles, on the other hand; is not a player who should wait as replacement. He should play every match as a maestro.

I don't think this transfer will affect Chelsea too much, but Fenerbahce signed a key player, which it needs for a long time.

These are my opinions of course, what can you say about Meireles?