Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[Pizy 18,420]

Feels strange heading into a transfer window expecting us not to sign a single player. Usually the opening of a window is like Christmas for us, but I think who we are now is gonna be who we'll be for the remainder of the season.

Pray to the gods that our midfielders are able to continue carrying the deadweight that is our strike force.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Ravel plays as an attacking midfielder, he's not like Guarin. It's like playing Mata in the pivot. Would be a really stupid signing.

So does Guarin. That's what I've been trying to say all along! They both could play at CM but are primarily attacking midfielders.

Speaking of Guarin, I came across this today: according to Opta, Guarin has lost the ball the most times in the serie A in 2013. 479 times in 12 months!

http://www.sempreinter.com/2013/12/29/optasports-guarin-has-lost-most-balls-in-serie-a-during-2013/

[nadavTKL 1,787]

So does Guarin. That's what I've been trying to say all along! They both could play at CM but are primarily attacking midfielders.

But you are wrong, maybe thats why nobody's listens to that. In Porto he played CM, in Colombia, in most of his first couple of months in Inter. Mazzari plays him as a AM/SS but its clearly not his positions.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

But you are wrong, maybe thats why nobody's listens to that. In Porto he played CM, in Colombia, in most of his first couple of months in Inter. Mazzari plays him as a AM/SS but its clearly not his positions.

In Porto he played the most advanced in a 4-3-3, practically what Oscar does here. He's not even a starter for Columbia. And he also played as an attacking midfielder for the vast majority of his first season at Inter. He probably played a few times at CM, but Strama was changing so many things from game to game and trying so many different things, I'm surprised he never played him in goal..

Don't believe me, go read what the Inter fan wrote in the Guarin thread.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

In Porto he played the most advanced in a 4-3-3, practically what Oscar does here. He's not even a starter for Columbia. And he also played as an attacking midfielder for the vast majority of his first season at Inter. He probably played a few times at CM, but Strama was changing so many things from game to game and trying so many different things, I'm surprised he never played him in goal..

Don't believe me, go read what the Inter fan wrote in the Guarin thread.

In Porto Moutinho played in the most advanced role (shared with Guarin, something a bit similar to Ballack-Lampard, when Guarin is "Ballack") and both of them never played the way Oscar plays for us. They were both CM's, never CAM's like Oscar who sometimes go deeper.

I dont think he played AM the vest majority of his first season, but he did played in a couple of positions.

How is it relevant that he isnt a starter for Colombia?

[wilander 35]

Would be absolutely ridiculous, yes, but no way do I see it happening.

Can you imagine the pace and insane skill of Hazard on one wing and Reus on the other? Sweet Jesus!

Super pacey counter attacking midfield: ------Hazard-------Willian--------Reus--------

Pace/power mix: -------Schürrle-------Oscar-------Reus---------

Think if Jose sends Mata out its for a CM though. Would be terrible to see United get Reus as he's been linked with them. He'd be perfect in their system with the way they use their wingers. Would be a nightmare.

Buy Willian to avoid him from joining Hotspur,

So we buy Reus to avoid him from joining Manchester United?

[blu35_army 551]

Buy Willian to avoid him from joining Hotspur,

So we buy Reus to avoid him from joining Manchester United?

buy Mata to avoid him from joining Arsenal...

we're truly Hijack Club...

[Rekin 835]

Out of curiosity, what would people say about Nainggolan?

I have been watching Cagliari a bit since my gf is from those parts, and I have to say that the guy impresses me. He is short so will not be winning plenty of aerial duels but seem to be very strong at keeping the ball, plays aggressively but with enough composure to assess each situation and knows how to tackle. He is not a DLP, but he is quite good at passing. He reminds me of a bulldog, tireless and never gives up. He would also fit in Chelsea as he sure knows how to block a ball properly, a very useful talent.

He is 25, so neither too young nor too old. He would also most likely be available for a reasonable price, so personally I would take him day and night over Guarin.

[Billy. 2,742]

Sign Defoe and X. Alonso

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Or if looking for cheap destructor, why not Gueye from Lille? Lille had top defence this year, while Gueye is among 3 DMs who made most sucessful tackles this year. Im sure he can develop into very fine DM, he has plenty of energy and looks better than Mavuba.

Another one, but more exoensive is Fernando from Porto who was great in CL this season.

[quickpassnmove 924]

Out of curiosity, what would people say about Nainggolan?

I have been watching Cagliari a bit since my gf is from those parts, and I have to say that the guy impresses me. He is short so will not be winning plenty of aerial duels but seem to be very strong at keeping the ball, plays aggressively but with enough composure to assess each situation and knows how to tackle. He is not a DLP, but he is quite good at passing. He reminds me of a bulldog, tireless and never gives up. He would also fit in Chelsea as he sure knows how to block a ball properly, a very useful talent.

He is 25, so neither too young nor too old. He would also most likely be available for a reasonable price, so personally I would take him day and night over Guarin.

I wish Chelsea had a player so good at what you are describing. Matic is very good, but it's nice to also have a bulldog in the midfield who is lower to the ground. I don't watch Cagliari much now, but I do like Naingolan.

[Steagles 70]

Juan Mata, my favorite player, is leaving. I'm sad yes, but my favorite non Blues player is Reus so I'd love him here.

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[didierforever 7,349]

out - essien (3m), ba (10mil)

in - reality (guarin 15mil), ideal (witsel 35mil/sven bender 20mil)

[NishC300 1,865]

January Transfer Window Madness upcoming. How long before we here Falaco to Yeovil Town?

[Marvin123 484]

Pretty sure we might see one or two bargains but nothing else, expect Xabi Alonso and a free transfer

[Tommy10 478]

the january transfer window, the question is where will end ex fc porto dragon manager
andre villas boas, idiots of spurs sacked my man, paris & milan make an offer,
andre villas boas is damn angry he told i will never manage a premier league club again, idiots,
the fff france afro colonie or milan the mafia club of silvio berlusconi, what ya think?
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/dec/27/andre-villas-boas-next-job

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Would love to have Alonso here

[1chelsea 864]

Damn Alonso is of age wish it was somebody younger with that potential