Salomón Rondón

[Leif 6,006]

He's a VERY good player, but only when the team caters to him - quite like Torres.

He has to be used in a specific formation with specific tactics to get the best out of him.

The only player I could compare him to in terms of playing style is probably Dzeko.

He would have worked here very well last season, I'm sure; but I doubt he'd work out in our new direction.

[Rahul Haque 57]

he's a central striker and gives us the option of playing him up top if torres and sturridge don't cut it. i think with the right service, rondon will give you goals and we now have a team capable of serving up tap ins for strikers.

i really think we should have a look at this. we've already spent a lot of money this window. a deal like this could be the ideal way to end the window (and a right back). we need two 'good' squad players. azpi and rondon are more than capable of filling the role. both young, and bags of potential.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

A young, amtitious striker being signed will only harm torres confidence. We either have to sell torres or keep him as undisputed first choice, otherwise he is uneffective. Apparently the club has chosen to Keep Torres...

Otherwise, 3 Strikers, of which one is inconsistent, one is transfer-willing and will need extra time to recover after the Olympics adn one is unproven, erratic and has little to offer apart from his physique sounds a bit of a gamble.

[Rahul Haque 57]

it wont harm torres's confidence. buying a 'complete' striker will hurt torres's confidence. buying 'next big things' basically mean they are subs to torres. it puts not a lot of pressure on torres. we have to make sure we have a capable strike force. can't rely on torres and sturridge alone! lukaku has to go on loan which leaves a vacancy and rondon can fill that vacancy!

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Apart from the fact that about everything harms Torres confidence, why would a player like Rondon who is 22 and raring to go be satisfied with sitting on the Bench? If we buy a striker then s.o. reliable, experience adn cheap, a proven scorer who can offer an extra bit, Hoarau or Kerzhakov go in that direction.

[Amblève. 4,995]

A young, amtitious striker being signed will only harm torres confidence.

What's up next that harms his confidence? Maybe wearing the wrongs socks on Mondays? If Torres can't stand the pressure of having another player at the club who wants to play he can fuck off and become a chess professional instead of playing competitive football. This is Chelsea, not fucking Liverpool where he's the only striker!

Rondon could be an option as our third striker, but I think we'd be better off with someone like Ba (he didn't move to Turkey, did he?).

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

your are right, about everyhting harms his confidence, so either sell him or not, buying a rival striker hence is inconsequent. the Club has opted to keep Torres. Period.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

What's up next that harms his confidence? Maybe wearing the wrongs socks on Mondays? If Torres can't stand the pressure of having another player at the club who wants to play he can fuck off and become a chess professional instead of playing competitive football. This is Chelsea, not fucking Liverpool where he's the only striker!

Rondon could be an option as our third striker, but I think we'd be better off with someone like Ba (he didn't move to Turkey, did he?).

No hes still at Newcastle. I don't think Robbie will go for him tbh, hes 27 coming 28 with a bad knee. Newcastle took a risk on him, it could horribly backfire on them if he gets injured next season.

[Amblève. 4,995]

your are right, about everyhting harms his confidence, so either sell him or not, buying a rival striker hence is inconsequent. the Club has opted to keep Torres. Period.

Torres won't be able to play 60 games a season, will he?! If Lukaku goes on loan, we'll need to sign another striker! What if Danny or Torres get injured, or both of them? Who will we play then? It's vital to buy another striker. Period.

No hes still at Newcastle. I don't think Robbie will go for him tbh, hes 27 coming 28 with a bad knee. Newcastle took a risk on him, it could horribly backfire on them if he gets injured next season.

I see. I'm running out of options...

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Torres won't be able to play 60 games a season, will he?! If Lukaku goes on loan, we'll need to sign another striker! What if Danny or Torres get injured, or both of them? Who will we play then? It's vital to buy another striker. Period.

I see. I'm running out of options...

After seeing Neymar rip it up against Team GB I really wanted to sign him, but hes got some ego and is a prick but still some footballer. Plus he has a decent understanding with Oscar, as does Damiao.

[Sheva. 5,373]

I seriously don't know where all this shit about so and so "harming" Torres' confidence have come from.

Looks like someone just said it, and everyone hopped on the bandwagon.

Players know they have to deal with competition (especially at a club like this). Torres right now has a free path to the first team, bringing someone in to compete with him not only helps the team, but should help Torres himself, as he would be looking to do better and get picked ahead of the new striker.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Please not another Salomon...

[DDA 9,924]

I seriously don't know where all this shit about so and so "harming" Torres' confidence have come from.

Looks like someone just said it, and everyone hopped on the bandwagon.

Players know they have to deal with competition (especially at a club like this). Torres right now has a free path to the first team, bringing someone in to compete with him not only helps the team, but should help Torres himself, as he would be looking to do better and get picked ahead of the new striker.

It is the media who hype these gutless stories up and make them a reality. We need another striker to challenge in all competition's and it is as simple as that.

[Rahul Haque 57]

rondon would be a good addition to the squad, he is 22. he won't demand 'first team' as he has a lot to prove. he will get his chances in cup games and games when torres is out injured. he has an ok goal scoring ratio. he's not prolific but he has the potential to be as such. add to that, malaga are being sold and their players will now be for sale to decrease debt and all other financial issues.

it's a no-brainer!

[The Skipper 20,609]

Again I say, what does he offer that Sturridge doesn't?