David Luiz

[zolayes 14,489]

I thought RICKI would leave but not sure now ...My worry is if Bos will recover ,,,slightly off thread but mentioned on another ,,,keeping the fans informed ,,would like to see a statement regarding progress from injuries .. Bos of course but Mikel and Ess as well

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

seems missions since weve seen Bosingwa flyin' down the right wing

[Shane 2,275]

I prefer Ivanovic tbh, Patient, Better defender then the Boss and a better crosser.

[Randall 315]

Better crosser? Please be serious mate.

[Matterz 67]

I think each player gives us something different, Ivanovic is world class but lets not forget how good Bosingwa is either, remeber how he marked Messi out the game in the Champions League semi final? Remeber his bombing runs forward and his balls into the box and his pace?

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

ok, lets say this guys... Ivanovic and Bosingwa.. are both awesome players and have differant qualities about them, but nonetheless they are both fantastic foootballers, i don't think its fair to really compare them tbh.

[Shane 2,275]

Better crosser? Please be serious mate.

Yes I can, Ivanovic's crosses this season have been top top class.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Yes I can, Ivanovic's crosses this season have been top top class.

I agree! I think Ivanovic is a fantastic crosser of the ball, he enjoys getting down the flank, and he's very quick at doing that! And he performed really well for us at right back while Bos has been out.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Ivanovic has been solid at Right back, and with Bosingwa and Hutchinson i don't we need anymore cover for the Right side. Nor with the left with Zhirkov, Ashley and Van Aanholt as well as possiblity from Bertrand.

We don't need anymore defenders, when and if Carvalho goes then we have Bruma and Mancienne and Cork who would fight for the role.

Youngsters from Chelsea is better then bringing someone who would take a large amount of money from the club with a stupid wage and not be played.

[Badboy 1,526]

Bosingwa is a better full back then ivo and he gives us a lot lot more going forward, he is like a winger, the balance is really good with ash down the other full back position.

[Randall 315]

Don't get me wrong I love Ivanovic he's one of my favourite players, but he's not a better crosser than Bosingwa, Bosingwa is a better attacking full back by a long distance!

[kakuta44 16]

i dont really know why are you discussing this !!!!!!! the difference between bos and ivan is very clear and obviousto anyone ....

ivanovic is a better defender and bosingwa is a better attacker ... ivanovic is stronge and tougher but bosingwa is faster and more skillful .... we will be using bosingwa against small teams when we need to attack and when we need balance we probably will use ivanovic in big games .......

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

Chelsea hit back in summer transfer battle with bid for David Luiz as Ramires says 'Yes'

EXCLUSIVE By Simon Cass

Last updated at 11:01 PM on 23rd July 2010

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is preparing to land a significant blow in his transfer battle with Manchester City.

Not satisfied with winning the race to sign Benfica midfielder Ramires in a £20million deal, Abramovich has sanctioned a second raid on the Portuguese club for their £27m-rated defender David Luiz.

The double swoop signals a return to Chelsea's big-spending days that coincided with the Russian's arrival at Stamford Bridge, and manager Carlo Ancelotti has set about reinforcing his double-winning squad with the best of Brazil's young talent.

Take that, City: Chelsea have upped the ante in their summer transfer battle with Man City with a £27m bid for Benfica's David Luiz (L) as Ramires says 'Yes'

The extravagant transfer moves are also sure to deliver a bloody nose to Manchester City, who have also been closely tracking Ramires and Luiz.

Up to now, Sheik Mansour's billions have seen City press on unopposed during the summer transfer window, with Roberto Mancini having already splashed out more than £80m on players.

Making changes: Carlo Ancelotti wants to strengthen his title-winning side

But while City are likely to be challenging for honours this season following a major overhaul, it seems Chelsea's recent history of success has proved decisive in convincing 23-year-old Ramires that his future lies at Stamford Bridge.

Sportsmail exclusively revealed the details of Chelsea's £20m move for Ramires on Thursday.

And barring any last-minute hitches, his transfer will be finalised at the end of next week, after a holiday in his native Brazil following his exploits in the World Cup.

Ancelotti will doubtless be delighted to have got his man having searched for a central midfielder to replace Michael Ballack following his return to Bayer Leverkusen, while Deco is expected to join Brazilian side Fluminense.

Luiz, 23, is seen as a future star for Brazil having represented his country at Under 20 level. And he his already proved his class with Benfica, having been an ever-present last season as the Lisbon side won their first domestic title for five years.

Enlarge How Sportsmail lead the way on Thursday

Chelsea have firmed up their interest after losing Luiz's countryman Alex to a torn thigh muscle which will rule him out for a month. In addition, if Chelsea are successful in pulling off a deal for Ruiz, who like Ramires has attracted the interest of top clubs across Europe, then it may signal the end of Ricardo Carvalho's stay at Stamford Bridge.

Under threat: Ricardo Carvalho's Stamford Bridge days are numbered

Carvalho's former manager, Jose Mourinho, is understood to be keen for a reunion at Real Madrid. However, Rafa Benitez is eager to have the benefit of Carvalho's experience at Inter Milan as he tries to emulate Mourinho's treble winning exploits at the San Siro.

There could be a decidedly samba rhythm to Chelsea's play next season if they are also successful with a £17m move for Santos's 18-year-old striker Neymar.

Source :Daily Mail

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Hmmm interesting... soon be singing 'just like watching Brazil'

Literally if we get all 3 lmao

[Guest THE BEAST]

would absolutely be awesome

[Madmax 9,219]

Again, no quotes, pure speculation.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

23-years-old, not a bad player to sign. We're going a bit Brazilian aren't we? Imagine we add Kaká to that list

...Just saying

[chrismada9 1,948]

Chelsea and Manchester City are fighting a two-way battle to sign £25 million-rated Benfica defender David Luiz.

According to the Daily Star, Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti is planning to make a double swoop from the Portuguese club, as the Italian is close to signing Brazil international Ramires for £17m next week.

In addition, Ancelotti is also planning to sign Luiz, who impressed in Benfica’s Europa League defeat against Liverpool last season.

The 23-year-old defender is now Chelsea’s main target with Alex suffering from a thigh injury and the club being concerned over the long-term fitness of John Terry.

However, City are also in the mix for the Brazilian and have the money to outbid Chelsea for the star defender.

Ancelotti has not added a big signing to his Double-winning squad this summer and has seen Michael Ballack, Joe Cole and Juliano Belletti leave the club this summer.

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Source:- goal.com

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Can I ask two things....

1) why are City even going in for David Luiz when their main concern is reducing their 37-man squad to 25??

2) Do we really need this guy? And at £27 million?? We have Ivanovic, (who is comfortable at right back AND centre back) and of course Bosingwa, who will be coming back from injury soon?