Rumoured Lucas Moura

[manpe 10,861]

Expect a fat transfer budget in the summer and big signigs

FFP

we will have to offload considerably in order to afford those big signings.

[termninja 5,290]

FFP

we will have to offload considerably in order to afford those big signings.

I thought summer transfer period is the last one before FFP come into place?

[manpe 10,861]

I thought summer transfer period is the last one before FFP come into place?

Had a look in wikipedia. Apparently FFP is on already, except the rules will come to force fully in 2015. 2012-2013 should be the first year with clubs financial books under FFP regulations.

I read something interesting though:

"In response, Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay insisted that the club were in "a strong position" to meet UEFA's initiatives and were on course to halve their losses during the following financial year, having reduced their player’s bonus scheme [...]"

that explains the all-round laziness we see

[Henrique 9,133]

We made contact but Sao Paulo, said no negotiations today!

Bullshit. Contact was made weeks ago, but the player decided to stay at least until summer.

[Marvin123 530]

Bullshit. Contact was made weeks ago, but the player decided to stay at least until summer.

No, we DID make contact yday and Sao Paulo said no he's not leaving regardless of whether we made first contact a few weeks ago,, so eat up bullshit

[Henrique 9,133]

No, we DID make contact yday and Sao Paulo said no he's not leaving regardless of whether we made first contact a few weeks ago,, so eat up bullshit

There wasnt contact. Stop the bullshit.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

There wasnt contact. Stop the bullshit.

there was according to various news outlets including several Brazilian reports. He's not bullshitting,just saying what was reported. I'm not sure if things get lost in translation with you but you should Try not being so sharp with people.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Summer better be the EXACT opposite of this window...We need to get Good signings...and alot of them

[Marvin123 530]

There wasnt contact. Stop the bullshit.

There was sorry to tell ya

[MIDOKA 28]

Chelsea to wait on Lucas Moura until the summer

Contact was made on Deadline Day, but the São Paulo youngster looks set to head for Europe this summer.

The Blues late approach this window was too late for a deal to be pushed through and with São Paulo still waiting to confirm the capture of Nilmar, the Brazilian side were unwilling to release one of their most important attacking options.

Chelsea were quiet in the January window, signing just Gary Cahill, Kevin de Bruyne (immediately sent on-loan) and young striker Patrick Bamford, despite the sale of Nicolas Anelka.

Yet, it may not be a case of cut-backs with talk of summer deals for both Lucas and the cup-tied Willian (Shakhtar) being negotiated.

Lucas Moura has been in fine form once more at the start of this season, scoring for fun as São Paulo continue their 100% record in the State Championships without new signings Jadson and Osvaldo.

With each passing match, it seems Lucas is determined to bolster his reputation, so it is easy to see why André Villas-Boas is keen on moving quickly.

http://www.sambafoot...the_summer.html

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I can't see us signing both him and Hazard in the summer and I would honestly take Eden over him any day.

As long as we are stuggling in the league I expect to see a lot more stories linking us with every good player in the world.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I can't see us signing both him and Hazard in the summer

Why not? if the club wants real changes for next season, its realistic. Its alot of money, but you never know with Chelsea.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Why not? if the club wants real changes for next season, its realistic. Its alot of money, but you never know with Chelsea.

Well I sure won't be upset if we sign them both, but it is much more likely that we only sign one of them seeing as they both probably cost a lot. But like you said, you never know with Chelsea.

[laeth 527]

If the talk of us already having a pre-contract with Willian is true, then realistically we'll only be able to sign one of either Hazard or Lucas. Not a chance of all three.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

there was according to various news outlets including several Brazilian reports. He's not bullshitting,just saying what was reported. I'm not sure if things get lost in translation with you but you should Try not being so sharp with people.

Don't argue with Henrique, he is the Brazilian Guillem Balague and knows all the goings-on.