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[Kisho 33]

Hulk deal is dead, we need to get over it.Proud of chelsea for not agreeing to porto's outragous demands. looks like we going after schurrle instead and yes i agree hulk is a better player and more a player we need but shurrle a is very good player with alot of potetial, he can play on either wing aswell as cf so i think if we get him he will play RW. I welcome schurrle to chelsea with open arms.

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

That's like saying "oh, we can't sign Robben, so let's buy Moutinho to play on the wing."

The big difference of course being that Oscar has played out wide on the right wing while Moutinho has as far as I know never played as a winger. Bolding words is fun.

[Leif 6,006]

The big difference of course being that Oscar has played out wide on the right wing while Moutinho has as far as I know never played as a winger. Bolding words is fun.

I think Moutinho played out wide for Portugal a few times during Euro 2012. I agree. Bolding words makes everything seem more manly.

[Wise 45]

Jesus Christ.

If we don't get Hulk, Oscar isn't an alternative to play wide on the right

That's like saying "oh, we can't sign Robben, so let's buy Moutinho to play on the wing."

I don't agree with comparing Moutinho to Oscar. Oscar is very versatile - he has the pace, dribbling skill and agility to beat players in wide positions. He has played on the right in the past and been effective.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

In the end, we will play

Ramires-Mikel

Hazard-Oscar-Mata

Torres

In case we play bad, there comes winter and we buy Hulk then.

The point is that Rambo was one of best players and we cant just bench him. As much Hulk would be welcomed here, that would also mean bench for Oscar or Rambo. The good point is that Oscar can play on his position, but question is how will Mata and Hazard react to that...

[Spike 12,049]

In the end, we will play

Ramires-Mikel

Hazard-Oscar-Mata

Torres

In case we play bad, there comes winter and we buy Hulk then.

For one billion dollars. The winter transfer window is evil and the mark up is even more ridiculous than this window.

[Tricky 301]

In the end, we will play

Ramires-Mikel

Hazard-Oscar-Mata

Torres

In case we play bad, there comes winter and we buy Hulk then.

The point is that Rambo was one of best players and we cant just bench him. As much Hulk would be welcomed here, that would also mean bench for Oscar or Rambo. The good point is that Oscar can play on his position, but question is how will Mata and Hazard react to that...

And you leave out Lampard? Absolute madness, he is going to be a starter, especially in a double pivot.

Oh and not sure Ramires is suitable for the position you've specified. Would sooner play him RB than as deep lying midfielder.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

And you leave out Lampard? Absolute madness, he is going to be a starter, especially in a double pivot.

Oh and not sure Ramires is suitable for the position you've specified. Would sooner play him RB than as deep lying midfielder.

Well Lampard will rotate with Rambo or this;

Mikel-Lamps(Oscar)

Rambo-Mata-Hazard

Torres

But here Oscar wouldnt play his prefered position...

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

I think Moutinho played out wide for Portugal a few times during Euro 2012. I agree. Bolding words makes everything seem more manly.

No Moutinho didn't. Oscar has played on the right before, however I do agree with you he shouldn't be considered an option there. Oscar at wide right is only a possibility in instances similar to when Bosingwa is asked to play CB.

Has he played there? Yeah. Can he be servicable there sometimes. Sure. First choice there? Hell no.

[Wise 45]

No Moutinho didn't. Oscar has played on the right before, however I do agree with you he shouldn't be considered an option there. Oscar at wide right is only a possibility in instances similar to when Bosingwa is asked to play CB.

Has he played there? Yeah. Can he be servicable there sometimes. Sure. First choice there? Hell no.

Who is better than Oscar in that position in our current squad?

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Who is better than Oscar in that position in our current squad?

Ramires, Hazard, Sturridge and Marin. I am not putting Oscar ahead of any of those guys on the RW right now.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Neither did Benzema, Iniesta, etc. Pointless even talking about player's performances in International teams - look at Diouf.

Are you kidding me? You can't have watched the EURO2012...

[mediator 2,026]

For me the best player @ euro 2012 was De Rossi. Iniesta was good for sure.

[termninja 5,290]

If you want to talk about Oscar, do it in his thread. If you want to analyze EURO2012's best player, do it in EURO sub forum and if you want to throw dream formations do it here.

Please, stay on topic.

[Irakozium257 350]

I think there's a strong possibility that he'll sign during or right after the Olympics, we just need to get patient which is annoying as fuck, at least Hazard left some clues when he had made up his mind and knew where he'll end up... Thank heavens that his saga didn't last this long.

[Swoopz 183]

Everyday brings a new twist in the Hulk saga. It indeed has become a saga. From being an almost done deal, it has come to a no deal. The saga has taken a new turn.

The latest news is that, even though Hulk wants to join Chelsea, an open secret, Porto are more interested in selling him to PSG. That bit of news was reported by Portugal’s ‘Diário de Notícias’.

However, the latest on Hulk is not up on the DN website yet. Other media such as twitter (Paulo Freitas, Sky Sports Correspondent) and A Bola have reported the same. So one is inclined to believe the news.

On the bright side, now it would be clear to many a skeptic fan, that Hulk indeed wants to join Chelsea. At least now, the blame can be shifted from Hulk to Porto.

On the down side, Porto are facing a severe financial crunch. The DN had reported recently that the Porto basketball team was disbanded owing to the lack of funds. Many players have not been paid their salaries.

From Porto’s point of view, selling Hulk to PSG would make more sense in terms of finances. Although, Hulk is reluctant to go to PSG. In the past interviews, Hulk had stated that he wants to be a starter in the Brazilian national team. For that to happen, he needs to play in a top league, like the EPL, and play in a top team, preferably a team that competes in the Champions League.

At the moment, it seems to be a tug of war between Hulk and Porto. The worst case scenario would be for Hulk to stay at Porto. Porto well and truly know, Hulk’s potential suitors may not come back for him in the next season. So it is now or never for them.

Article contributed via @Bluegger Follow him on Twitter for more updates, and follow myself Simon Phillips – News Editor @chelseafctbos for more articles

[nadavTKL 1,787]

So Porto just waitng for bigger offers. Fair enough for them i think, when we see PSG spending like that. But its not "fair enough" for them if Hulk said he dont want to join PSG and he wants to join Chelsea. In this case they are twats, let him make the move!

I remain optimistic about this. PSG have Nene, Lavezzi, Menez, Pastore as attacking midfielders, and Zlatan as a striker, cant see them go for Hulk as well, espeicaly not for 40m+.

[xPetrCechx 13,573]

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#CHELSEA: There are positives from the recent transfer talks with FC#Porto as the #Portuguese team agreed to a new payment scheme for Hulk.

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#CHELSEA: #Porto currently prepared to receive 75% of the transfer fee for Hulk before the deal concluded. Abramovich to decide in few days

[Superblue 6,372]

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#CHELSEA: There are positives from the recent transfer talks with FC#Porto as the #Portuguese team agreed to a new payment scheme for Hulk.

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#CHELSEA: #Porto currently prepared to receive 75% of the transfer fee for Hulk before the deal concluded. Abramovich to decide in few days

What does that mean, receive 75% before the deal is concluded?! What if the deal fell through?

[Chelsea? 892]

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#CHELSEA: There are positives from the recent transfer talks with FC#Porto as the #Portuguese team agreed to a new payment scheme for Hulk.

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#CHELSEA: #Porto currently prepared to receive 75% of the transfer fee for Hulk before the deal concluded. Abramovich to decide in few days

so you wanna move this to the player thread, or should I?