quickpassnmove 924 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I think whether we get a top class CM in or not largely depends on how much Mourinho values Ramires. Sadly I reckon he thinks Ramires' athleticism outweighs his complete lack of footballing ability (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1481721/jose-mourinho-tried-sign-real-madrid-inter?cc=5739) and that a Ramires-Matic pivot is the way forward. In that case he'd probably be reluctant to spend heavily on a back up.Yes but my point is that if a fan of another team can pinpoint exactly where our problems lie and where we need improvements, then the club itself should definitely be able to as well - but of that I'm not so sure.I don't think Mourinho has trouble seeing the deficiency in center midfield. Matic showed up and immediately became the best center midfielder at Chelsea. I don't think this ineptitude will be on display much longer. It's been how many months since Ballack left and how many months and months since we had Makelele? (yes, I count the months, not the years). Should be buying two good center midfielders and/or promoting someone able--but it's hard to know who would be promoted to the 1st team. Count MIkel, Luiz, Lampard out of the equation whether or not they all leave; none of them are capable of being the starting center midfielders Chelsea need to compete at the top level of club competitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Mateo Kovačić. Enough said this kid next to matic woooohaaaa is all I need to see, so modric type of player get him mediator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodIsBlue 291 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Mateo Kovačić. Enough said this kid next to matic woooohaaaa is all I need for see, so modric type of player get himThe potential to be Modric-Iniesta in one player with 10cm of height on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 The potential to be Modric-Iniesta in one player with 10cm of height on them.He does remind a lot of Modric. Would be elated if we signed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Why not just buy Modric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Why not just buy Modric?Real wouldn't sell him for a reasonable price and he's getting on a bit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Real wouldn't sell him for a reasonable price and he's getting on a bit now.I guess. Who else is like a Modric besides the guy mentioned above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I guess. Who else is like a Modric besides the guy mentioned above?Rakitic Mufassir08 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 RakiticI personally think he'd struggle with the pace of the PL. He isn't as nifty on the ball as Kovacic and needs more time to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'm glad some here can stomach watching Internazionale play. I don't have a preference between Rakitic and Kovacic because I've seen neither play enough to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I read Klopp said Gundogan will not be ready for the WC. I guess he wont move in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker10 946 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I personally think he'd struggle with the pace of the PL. He isn't as nifty on the ball as Kovacic and needs more time to think.Another croatian to consider is Milan Badelj. Really like to see the player on a better team. Mufassir08 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 A short list of central midfielders for this summer's window. Please add your own.1. Allan Marques Loureiro, tireless, flexible Brazilian central midfielder who can also play fullback. leader.http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/allan/profil/spieler_126422.html2. Axel Witsel complete center midfielder. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/443764/Axel-Witsel-reveals-desire-to-move-to-Manchester-United-or-Chelsea3. Ivan Rakitić, captain, leader, two good feet. 4. Mateo Kovačić http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/mateo-kovacic/profil/spieler_51471.html5. Younes Belhanda a center midfielder, not just a good attacker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hi4yEbikQY6. I want to ask if anyone thinks Adam Maher can be a viable center midfielder for the Premier League. He seems strong to me and he easily has as much skill as someone like Modric, who was mentioned above in this thread. Or, maybe he's a Ramires with much more skill and better decisions. 7. Fabian Delph has also been on my mind for the past 16 months. English player not with a top club, not old but probably capable of being a top player. BloodIsBlue and Mufassir08 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Are we actually linked with any of these players. what's the point of bringing up and discussing random players that we are never likely to sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,188 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Are we actually linked with any of these players. what's the point of bringing up and discussing random players that we are never likely to sign.Discussion maybe? The Skipper and Mufassir08 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! We Hate Scouse 10,332 Posted April 12, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted April 12, 2014 Discussion maybe? What? On a forum? Disgraceful stuff. Beepu, Fernando, bababoom and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,188 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 What? On a forum? Disgraceful stuff.Tis that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Discussion maybe? Well whenever this thread shows up on the front page I click in anticipation that we have been linked with a player only to find that it's just discussion about random players that aren't even on our radar. but carry on, I will just ignore this thread in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,188 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Well whenever this thread shows up on the front page I click in anticipation that we have been linked with a player only to find that it's just discussion about random players that aren't even on our radar. but carry on, I will just ignore this thread in future.The title says 'General transfer talk' which is something related to this club or any other, an open mind is the best thing you can have when entering this thread. The only place to be and lionsden 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I'm hoping some here have players to add to my list of central midfielders above. I think Chelsea need to sign TWO CMs in the summer and consider their options from their reserves and loanees for depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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