Gaël Kakuta

[HRiver 1,512]

Mikel > Parker.

In a Gael Kakuta thread...

[The Skipper 20,593]

So you're saying it's bad logic that i rate Parker over Mikel. Then you say everyone has opinions, and I'm contradicting myself?.

Mention anywhere in my post where I said it's bad logic.

Anyway, I've posted quite a detailed analysis of Mikel in his thread so if you want to take the debate further then please continue on that thread.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2188095/Gael-Kakuta-wants-leave-Chelsea-Marseille-keen.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

French midfielder Gael Kakuta says he wants to leave Chelsea with Marseille keen to sign him.

The French club are keen to sign the 21-year-old as a replacement for Andre Ayew who could leave the club.

Kakuta told L'Equipe: 'My decision is final. This is an important time in my career. It’s better for me to leave the club (Chelsea) and find one where I could play more matches. I need to play.'

The midfielder joined Dijon on loan last season and believes a return to France would benefit him.

He added: 'In hindsight, I think the Ligue 1 will do me good. Marseille are one that I like. In France, Marseille is up there with Lille and Lyon, two of three clubs that I’m interested in most.

‘I’m not worried about Marseille. With the players they have, the club is not finished. In the coming months, the club will start to shine.'

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Seems as though it's the only option for him now. Whether through the fault of the club (constant changing of managers/different systems etc), or through fault of his own (his attitude whilst on loan etc), it's a shame that he never got the opportunity to show what he could do in a blue shirt. A mature decision by him. He's still got huge potential, and i'd tip him to flourish at a club like Marseille.

[Jase 43,479]

Seems as though it's the only option for him now. Whether through the fault of the club (constant changing of managers/different systems etc), or through fault of his own (his attitude whilst on loan etc), it's a shame that he never got the opportunity to show what he could do in a blue shirt. A mature decision by him. He's still got huge potential, and i'd tip him to flourish at a club like Marseille.

He seems to be somewhat hasty in his play whenever he gets the chance to feature for us. Not sure if he's trying too hard to impress or what but he doesn't seem calm and compose enough.

[zolayes 14,489]

Mikel > Parker.

In a Gael Kakuta thread...

every thread is a hate mikel thread for Sloth

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

And to think that few years ago we could get a transfer ban because of him...

and we even didn't give him an opportunity here.

[zolayes 14,489]

And to think that few years ago we could get a transfer ban because of him...

and we even didn't give him an opportunity here.

Gael was given chances ,,he never took them

[Jype 6,398]

So he's off to Marseille then? Maybe somehow related to the Azpilicueta deal?

If Kakuta leaves on a permanent basis instead of a loan, I hope we take a lesson from Barca and try to include some sneaky buy-back clause to the contract so that we can try buying him back if he suddenly flourishes when given a proper opportunity and starts to realize his potential which we all know is still there.

[Kinol 337]

So he's off to Marseille then? Maybe somehow related to the Azpilicueta deal?

If Kakuta leaves on a permanent basis instead of a loan, I hope we take a lesson from Barca and try to include some sneaky buy-back clause to the contract so that we can try buying him back if he suddenly flourishes when given a proper opportunity and starts to realize his potential which we all know is still there.

Yeah, that would be fantastic. But is it really that "easy" to just sneak in a buy-back clause. Well, we should atleast get a dips on him.

[Jype 6,398]

Yeah, that would be fantastic. But is it really that "easy" to just sneak in a buy-back clause. Well, we should atleast get a dips on him.

I know it's not so simple and not everyone has the same influence as Barcelona, but wouldn't hurt to at least try!

[5354 204]

Just put in a buy back clause at probably 20m.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

It's a shame, but with Marin, Hazard, Mata & Piazon ahead of him (all 4 quite young too) it would be harder for him to breakthrough now. It's for the best.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

And the Kakuta "Messi" (according to TX) is gone!

[Madmax 9,219]

Best for everyone concerned. Kakuta gets his minutes and the development his career desperately needs, we get to sweeten the Azpi deal and cash strapped OM get a promising youngster that can still mature into a good player in the future for next to nothing.

It's a shame the guy hasn't turned out to be worth all the trouble it cost us.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

He has still 3 years left on his contract, so we should finally receive a reasonable fee for a player from our Youth System.

[Kinol 337]

It's a shame, but with Marin, Hazard, Mata & Piazon ahead of him (all 4 quite young too) it would be harder for him to breakthrough now. It's for the best.

Seriously, whats up with this Piazon talk. People act like hes the new Messi or something. I dont think he is any way near our first team and i seriously would have Gael Kakuta on our bench then him. Atleast Kakuta has some first team experience.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

This is one young player that we can't blame the club's policy for his failure. He was given a lot of chances but never took any. Shame he never fulfilled his potential.