petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I read the news too, in El Mundo Deportivo and Punto Pelota, but they are quoting Lance!Net as their source.And as I know, Lance!Net is the equivalent of The Sun in Brazil...Still, if there is something true in this, I think €40m is good money for a player who won't be a regular starter at CB under Mourinho.Now let's do something smart with this money and buy Vidal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 He is a massive personality that will be missed in the dressing room, if it's true. His style on the pitch has lacked discipline in big games and he tends to lose his head when we are chasing games. For the price they are quoting, I'd say do it. I love David, he is actually one of my favourite players since he got here. Love the goal's he scored vs United and City at the bridge. Massive competitor, but if he want's to leave to take up a spot at Barca, good luck to him.. RoyalBlues and seanptmiller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Barcelona and Chelsea have agreed a fee for the transfer of defender David Luiz. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)39m the figure being mentioned. That is an insane amount of money for an under-utilized asset. Sorry, isn't this a rumour from several days ago? The latest one I read PSG make Luiz a top target, from Blanc himself. And I also read Luiz said something about Paris and when journo asked him about moving, he is not ruled out it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,061 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 It is looking more and more likely that he his on the move. I hope that isn't the case, but money talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 He just talked up Paris and playing with Thiago Silva, I really don't see him here next season now. Sir Mikel OBE, bababoom, The only place to be and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nike 373 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Losing Luiz is more than just losing just our 3rd cb/cm.Losing Luiz means losing our best locker room person, the connection between the foreigners and English, the leader of Brazilian Chelsea. Their definitely a stronger chance Oscar leaves if Luiz is dealt to Barcelona/PSG. GhanaBoy, The Chels, zolayes and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Losing Luiz is more than just losing just our 3rd cb/cm.Losing Luiz means losing our best locker room person, the connection between the foreigners and English, the leader of Brazilian Chelsea. Their definitely a stronger chance Oscar leaves if Luiz is dealt to Barcelona/PSG. Can't agree with any of that. How is he the best locker room person when we still have JT, Frank, Cahill, Cech etc? In fact there were plenty of rumours of some people being pissed off with him around the Newcastle game.And like fuck is he the connection between the foreigners and the English players. Sorry but that is just utterly ridiculous. There is no 'Brazilian Chelsea' either - there's Chelsea. Some people need to get some perspective. We're selling a player who isn't a starter for us for enough money to buy someone who is. bababoom, seanptmiller and gary gordon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Their definitely a stronger chance Oscar leaves if Luiz is dealt to Barcelona/PSG. So what? If he can't take one of his mates being sold, in my opinion he is free to go as long as someone pays us enough. It's not like Oscar is irreplaceable or anything and if his mental strength was that bad, we'd be better off without him. bababoom and The only place to be 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 This guy isn't the leader of a faction, he is a player that isn't a regular starter, hasn't got a designated position due to indifferent performances and he is also a cash kitty to go spend on a position we need. bababoom and The only place to be 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nike 373 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Can't agree with any of that. How is he the best locker room person when we still have JT, Frank, Cahill, Cech etc? In fact there were plenty of rumours of some people being pissed off with him around the Newcastle game.And like fuck is he the connection between the foreigners and the English players. Sorry but that is just utterly ridiculous. There is no 'Brazilian Chelsea' either - there's Chelsea. Some people need to get some perspective. We're selling a player who isn't a starter for us for enough money to buy someone who is. So what? If he can't take one of his mates being sold, in my opinion he is free to go as long as someone pays us enough. It's not like Oscar is irreplaceable or anything and if his mental strength was that bad, we'd be better off without him. Locker room leaders are very important.JT, Lampard, Cole, Cech are all on their last legs, than what? I'm not a Luiz fan, because I'v already stated multiple times how I think he's overrated at Chelsea. However, Luiz is the link imo in the locker room and the leader to the young brazilians. Losing him is more than just losing a backup player... zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Locker room leaders are very important.JT, Lampard, Cole, Cech are all on their last legs, than what? I'm not a Luiz fan, because I'v already stated multiple times how I think he's overrated at Chelsea. However, Luiz is the link imo in the locker room and the leader to the young brazilians. Losing him is more than just losing a backup player...What about Ivanovic, Cahill and Azpi? What about the new stars of the team like Matic, Oscar and Hazard?I think we'll survive without David Luiz in the side on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,936 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The posters over on BarcaForum seem pretty positive on Luiz. Would be nice to bleed Barca dry on this transfer. They're desperate for defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 He is already gone from the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Locker room leaders are very important.JT, Lampard, Cole, Cech are all on their last legs, than what? I'm not a Luiz fan, because I'v already stated multiple times how I think he's overrated at Chelsea. However, Luiz is the link imo in the locker room and the leader to the young brazilians. Losing him is more than just losing a backup player...I agree to some extent, but if the locker room aspect and the guy's amazing personality are the only arguments in favour of keeping a player who will fetch us €40m then it really is a no-brainer to sell him. I'm pretty sure Luiz himself also favors a move elsewhere because at a club like Barcelona he can be their first choice CB but at Chelsea he will still be 3rd choice at best next season.Also, I would argue that we have plenty of strong locker room players in the core of our team. You know, players like Cahill, Ivanovic, Azpi and Matic, all of whom are actually contributing on the pitch as well and not just in the locker room. The only place to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhanaBoy 104 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just go to listen to the foreigners when they first come to chelsea, ( perfect ex. Being salah) they speak of how they are welcome by luiz more so due to his big personality than say terry and lampard( of course they welcome them but luiz is simply luiz) if you look at ivanovic , Cahill, etc they do not compare to luiz( and you know it) in embrasing a newcomer. P.S. Think about it , if you were a newcomer to the chelsea squad ( take out lampard, terry, and Cech who are obligated to welcome a newcomer because of their position in the club...) who do you think is likely to welcome you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! bushman 2,043 Posted May 12, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted May 12, 2014 No team can afford to keep a player just because he welcomes other people warmly. Lol. Jype, xPetrCechx, CHOULO19 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,572 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Great deal for 39m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Great deal for 39m.If true, much better than I expected. Some people thought this samba boy was deemed to become Chelsea´s captain. Lol.To me, too erratic as a defender, a bit better than an average midfielder & too wild on his free kicks.That amount of money is even better than Mata´s to Manures. xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I agree to some extent, but if the locker room aspect and the guy's amazing personality are the only arguments in favour of keeping a player who will fetch us €40m then it really is a no-brainer to sell him. I'm pretty sure Luiz himself also favors a move elsewhere because at a club like Barcelona he can be their first choice CB but at Chelsea he will still be 3rd choice at best next season.Also, I would argue that we have plenty of strong locker room players in the core of our team. You know, players like Cahill, Ivanovic, Azpi and Matic, all of whom are actually contributing on the pitch as well and not just in the locker room. Cahill might be good on the pitch, but not a natural leader for me. After Terry leaves...which god knows who then it has to be someone that command respect like it was Terry and Lampard. So as to all the players out their in the field I don't think I see anyone with that attitude. David Luiz is a friendly character but not in the mold of Kompany, Terry, Gerrard, Lampard and such. I think this is why despite Cole might be leaving, as well Lampard, Terry is still vital for us. Because we have yet to get that natural leader in our team. And the price on DL being quoted is on Euros, don't confuse Euro vs Pounds. I guess that would put us at 33 million pounds if it's the range of 39 million Euros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,936 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I highly doubt we'll get 40m for him.Anything over 30m is decent business, really. Hope that cash is immediately invested in a CM just like the Mata money was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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