New Season

[coolhead23 1,147]

Why do we need to sell a young talent, we arent Arsenal? And it is just one of those bad time that he is undergoing. Give him another season and play him in the center and i m sure he would be a handful. Selfish, yes he is but then this lad has got an eye for goal. All we need to do is groom him, ground him (he tends to fly a lot) and provide him the right direction, i m sure we would be a great asset for the club.

[tmessy 139]

There is talk that we need a playmaker (which should be #1) but i feel that (since DD is mostly leaving) we need to sign a really cocky striker...

dont get me wrong, i am a HUGE Torres fan (probably too much, but that is besides the point) and he gets really cocky when he is scoring on the reg, which he really isnt (partially due do out "#1" priority this summer, but that is another discussion)...

i just really want someone who has swagger and a player which most clubs will hate because of it (not really sturridge because i believe in my heart of hearts that is not a striker but a winger and wide man, idk just dont see him being our #9)... idk just my personal preference, i just want someone intimidating... (if only Ivan was a stiker, i feel he has the perfect on the pitch mentality)

i dont really have any names in mind, i just want the chelsea rough neck head hunting days again... and someone to be proud of because he works his ass off and picks fights and says cocky shit in interviews... (not like effin Suarez that guy is priss or Rooney, cause he is scum)

someone with the mentality like Mario Balotelli... love to hate that man, and i want others to feel the same...

idk, what do y'all think???

[Superblue 6,372]

Our hands may be forced with Sturridge because he'll only have a year left on his contract, and i can just imagine him wanting a hefty wage.

If city want him back and he wont extend his contract i'd happily trade for dzeko.

But if he does stay he has to improve his mentality. He wants the central striking position because it feels goals and personal accolades are what matters to him. I also get the impression he wont have to track back or work hard up front. If he thinks that he'll have a big shock because us fans wont stand for it having become used to the work ethic of drogba down the years and torres this season.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2141809/Papiss-Cisse-considering-legal-action-Real-Madrid-rumours.html

Cisse wants to leave but would prefer Madrid

[English Freak 456]

http://www.dailymail...id-rumours.html

Cisse wants to leave but would prefer Madrid

I like the trolling with Cisse. He loves it at Newcastle, he aint leaving.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Ben Arfa leave for Juventus/Inter Milan.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

The problem of the arrival of a new manager will be that he will to bring in more new stars and will not be bothered much about our own youth prospects.RDM is doing a good job,he;s giving both the experienced and youth players some chances,more importantly he knows the internal framework of the club which could be very pivotal for tactics.Granted he is not a well known manager but we can't expect the arrival of any world class managers such as Pep or Fabio to guarantee success.

RDM has already won us a Cup and has got us to the Champions League FINAL,I doubt a new manager next season will get us this far.

[capriccioso 2,545]

You guys think we should sell Sturridge? He is frustrating, and seemingly becoming like Kalouda. It might be worth it to keep him around for one more year and try him as a ST rather than a winger which means not playing on the wings whatsoever next season, and playing alone up front.

That is very harsh on Kalouda. At least the pair of them bother with teamwork and not shooting every second time they get the ball (well, not so much Malouda).

[manpe 10,861]

Our hands may be forced with Sturridge because he'll only have a year left on his contract, and i can just imagine him wanting a hefty wage.

If city want him back and he wont extend his contract i'd happily trade for dzeko.

But if he does stay he has to improve his mentality. He wants the central striking position because it feels goals and personal accolades are what matters to him. I also get the impression he wont have to track back or work hard up front. If he thinks that he'll have a big shock because us fans wont stand for it having become used to the work ethic of drogba down the years and torres this season.

Mourinho was a master in making the whole team defend and attack as a unit. When we defended, everybody was a defender, when we attacked, everybody was an attacker. You can still see this philosophy in the players of his era, a la Drogba. So in that sense I feel only a Mourinho-esque manager would effectively make Studge do his defensive duties and be more of a team player even if he doesn't like it (think of Joe Cole before and after Mourinho).

[capriccioso 2,545]

I wouldn't mind his selfishness if he's scoring goals. But he's been awful since about December, and all he's done since then is dribble and shoot. When it's not working for you, take a leaf out of Torres' book and stop thinking you're the biggest gun in the world. Forget Mourinho, he needs someone to poke his inflated head with a safety pin.

[Krypt 241]

I wouldn't mind his selfishness if he's scoring goals. But he's been awful since about December, and all he's done since then is dribble and shoot. When it's not working for you, take a leaf out of Torres' book and stop thinking you're the biggest gun in the world. Forget Mourinho, he needs someone to poke his inflated head with a safety pin.

This is the problem with Young english players , they seem to feel they have the right to play. he need to be knocked down a peg or two. If he leaves and has the same attitude the same will happen there. he need to mature.

[capriccioso 2,545]

He's a spoilt brat. Send him down for a few months with the reserves. See if that makes him act a little better. I know he is (was) very highly thought of round these parts, so I know my stance won't be popular, but I don't see anything wrong with it. If he doesn't learn now, he'll continue thinking he's hot shit and be turning out for Cheltenham Town by the time he's 30.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

What are your current biggest wishes of players to come?

Mine are:

1. Falcao-Hulk (they work best together, we need winger and probably striker in form)

2. creative b2b midfielder; Moutinho (cheapest for his class; almost equal to Modric)

3. Azpilicueta (almost spanish international, 22yrs old and probably best RB in French league at the moment, we desperately need RB, bosi and paulo are to say bye)

[Kojo 4,676]

What are your current biggest wishes of players to come?

Mine are:

1. Falcao-Hulk (they work best together, we need winger and probably striker in form)

2. creative b2b midfielder; Moutinho (cheapest for his class; almost equal to Modric)

3. Azpilicueta (almost spanish international, 22yrs old and probably best RB in French league at the moment, we desperately need RB, bosi and paulo are to say bye)

Falcao is too much, forget him. If we can get hulk for 35 million, GET HIM!. Moutinho also too expensive get Cabaye or someone similar. I haven't seen Azpilicueta.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Falcao is too much, forget him. If we can get hulk for 35 million, GET HIM!. Moutinho also too expensive get Cabaye or someone similar. I haven't seen Azpilicueta.

If not that than this:

Belhanda (creative midielder, capable to play regulary on lw or replace Mata in CAM)

Azpi (reasons are obvious)

Moutinho or Cabaye (I would go for Moutinho, but only for about 25mio)

Hulk (we need winger and also one realy top player)

If there is any money than also buy Giroud, who would cost us no more than 15mio. Maybe in pair with Belhanda for 35.

Dzagoev (just because he WILL be free, fan of Chelsea and also because we will need back up in midfield. Plus he is very young and could be good pair with Mata)

But absolutely most possible wish is Belhanda (17), Hulk (35), Azpi (15), and Cabaye (20). And this is already far from cheap. Maybe swap Hulk with Ayew and save 15mio.

[Kojo 4,676]

If not that than this:

Belhanda (creative midielder, capable to play regulary on lw or replace Mata in CAM)

Azpi (reasons are obvious)

Moutinho or Cabaye (I would go for Moutinho, but only for about 25mio)

Hulk (we need winger and also one realy top player)

If there is any money than also buy Giroud, who would cost us no more than 15mio. Maybe in pair with Belhanda for 35.

Dzagoev (just because he WILL be free, fan of Chelsea and also because we will need back up in midfield. Plus he is very young and could be good pair with Mata)

But absolutely most possible wish is Belhanda (17), Hulk (35), Azpi (15), and Cabaye (20). And this is already far from cheap. Maybe swap Hulk with Ayew and save 15mio.

If we get Hulk and Moutinho we can't get anyone else and we must sell our players if that's the case.

[English Freak 456]

If not that than this:

Belhanda (creative midielder, capable to play regulary on lw or replace Mata in CAM)

Azpi (reasons are obvious)

Moutinho or Cabaye (I would go for Moutinho, but only for about 25mio)

Hulk (we need winger and also one realy top player)

If there is any money than also buy Giroud, who would cost us no more than 15mio. Maybe in pair with Belhanda for 35.

Dzagoev (just because he WILL be free, fan of Chelsea and also because we will need back up in midfield. Plus he is very young and could be good pair with Mata)

But absolutely most possible wish is Belhanda (17), Hulk (35), Azpi (15), and Cabaye (20). And this is already far from cheap. Maybe swap Hulk with Ayew and save 15mio.

Ayew, Azpi...and someone decent who can play CM/DM.

[Sheva. 5,373]

We don't 'need' Hulk imo. Just need a direct right winger who can get to the byline and isn't selfish! Someone like Valencia at Man utd, i'd take Adam Johnson if he's available.

Then Moutinho/Cabaye/Modric/Banega is a must. I personally prefer Moutinho.

Then get Azpilicueta.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

If we get Hulk and Moutinho we can't get anyone else and we must sell our players if that's the case.

Ayew/Hulk - 20/35 mio

Azpi - 15 mio

Moutinho 25 mio

Belhanda - 18 mio

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Essien 15 mio (he is still highly rated)

Meireles 12 mio

Malouda 8 mio

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78-93 mio spended

35 mio earned

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43-58 mio minus

^ That is not much, compare we would then have Hulk/Ayew, Azpi, Belhanda and Moutinho.

But it is just rough mark, how much would it realy be, it is hard to predict.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Hazard, Azpilicueta and Cabaye.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Also If we look after cheap striker, why not Adrian Lopez from Atleti Madrid?

He is EL winner, 24yrs and scored 19 goals this season, 11 of them in EL.

Could be good backup for Torres (or co-striker).

For 15mio, he would be ours I guess.

And Diego isnt bad either, he reminds me of Ballack a bit.