New striker needed - but who?

[The Skipper 20,593]

If Torres continues performing much more consistently for the rest of the season, he should reach 20-25 goals in all competitions which I said at the beginning of the season should be his aim and would be a very good season. That being the case I agree a rotational striker is required, even more important when you see Sturridge having been injured recently.

However why buy a rotational striker? We have an option to bring Lukaku back in January and should do just this. Ironically Lukaku probably would have had at least as much game time for us this season as he has so far had at West Brom, given Sturridge's injury. He has shown in glimpses that he can perform in the Premier League and another 3 months at West Brom should set him up well to come back here and help the squad.

Exactly this.

[Muzchap 8,966]

If Torres continues performing much more consistently for the rest of the season, he should reach 20-25 goals in all competitions which I said at the beginning of the season should be his aim and would be a very good season. That being the case I agree a rotational striker is required, even more important when you see Sturridge having been injured recently.

However why buy a rotational striker? We have an option to bring Lukaku back in January and should do just this. Ironically Lukaku probably would have had at least as much game time for us this season as he has so far had at West Brom, given Sturridge's injury. He has shown in glimpses that he can perform in the Premier League and another 3 months at West Brom should set him up well to come back here and help the squad.

All the top teams have at least 3-4 recognised strikers, if Torres and Studge are injured we have nobody...

Lukaku isn't ready yet - definitely not ready - he needs at least a year.

Also Studge has not been proven in attack for CFC, yes he scored goals from the wing, but it's different playing up front on your own...

We IMHO do need another World Class striker to ensure we can beat teams at 'football' and not park the bus style...

Just my opinion, but Falcao would suit us perfectly...

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[The Skipper 20,593]

All the top teams have at least 3-4 recognised strikers, if Torres and Studge are injured we have nobody...

Because they play two of them at the same time. They can afford to do that.

Also Studge has not been proven in attack for CFC, yes he scored goals from the wing, but it's different playing up front on your own...

At least he's shown he's good enough in the first team. RDM and co have faith that he's a good alternative to Torres that's why we obviously didn't buy a striker.

We IMHO do need another World Class striker to ensure we can beat teams at 'football' and not park the bus style...

Just my opinion, but Falcao would suit us perfectly...

Sorry this logic confuses me... How is getting Falcao suddenly going to change what happens behind him?

We've been beating teams at "football" this season. The trio of Oscar, Mata and Hazard still have to gel fully, and until then there's no point in signing a striker especially if Torres is already having a decent season.

If Torres messes up this season them by all means, sell him and get Falcao. There's no point right now though.

[Reddish-Blue 2,372]

If Torres continues performing much more consistently for the rest of the season, he should reach 20-25 goals in all competitions which I said at the beginning of the season should be his aim and would be a very good season. That being the case I agree a rotational striker is required, even more important when you see Sturridge having been injured recently.

However why buy a rotational striker? We have an option to bring Lukaku back in January and should do just this. Ironically Lukaku probably would have had at least as much game time for us this season as he has so far had at West Brom, given Sturridge's injury. He has shown in glimpses that he can perform in the Premier League and another 3 months at West Brom should set him up well to come back here and help the squad.

I think it'd be better for Lukaku's development if we let him stay at West Bromwich for the rest of the season. He seems to fit their tactics & he's getting a chance to express himself at EPL level.

[Reddish-Blue 2,372]

Because they play two if them at the same time. They can afford to do that.

At least he's shown he's good enough in the first team. RDM and co have faith that he's a good alternative to Torres that's why we obviously didn't buy a striker.

Sorry this logic confuses me... How is getting Falcao suddenly going to change what happens behind him?

We've been beating teams at "football" this season. The trio of Oscar, Mata and Hazard still have to gel fully, and until then there's no point in signing a striker especially if Torres is already having a decent season.

If Torres messes up this season them by all means, sell him and get Falcao. There's no point right now though.

This.

[Zinedine Iniesco 172]

Because they play two if them at the same time. They can afford to do that.

At least he's shown he's good enough in the first team. RDM and co have faith that he's a good alternative to Torres that's why we obviously didn't buy a striker.

Sorry this logic confuses me... How is getting Falcao suddenly going to change what happens behind him?

We've been beating teams at "football" this season. The trio of Oscar, Mata and Hazard still have to gel fully, and until then there's no point in signing a striker especially if Torres is already having a decent season.

If Torres messes up this season them by all means, sell him and get Falcao. There's no point right now though.

The january swoop was going to be a bit weird imo for various reasons anyways. If anything, that rule has been there from the beginning, meaning not to go for falcao until the season is over, for various reasons, including rating the performance of torres.

Falcao is cup tied as well, no use in the cl. Check it out by googling it. If player a's club reaches past the group stage of europa league, he cant play in the cl or europa with another team.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

i believe in Studge,, but if we want a new striker sell Torres and bring in Lewandowski.

[LucasRiver 31]

Falcao or Higuain

[Spike 12,049]

If a player is to be signed in January I'm really, really, really, really hoping it's David Villa. I don't care that he is 30, is still one of the best fowards in the world. Sure it would be a short term fix as he probably only has two really good years left (or four if he is lucky, he could turn out like Zola...) but he fits Chelsea style like a glove and he still has a lot to give to club and country.

I would probably lose my shit if he were to sign for another BPL club.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Definitely will not happen. He doesn't fit the new transfer policy, and it just doesn't make sense to sign him and pay him high wages, considering his age.

Would have been a great signing 4 years ago.

Anyway we just need someone who's got a good scoring ratio, doesn't have to cost 60m. If we can get someone who can take his chances to play ahead of our 3 attacking midfielders, things will be very promising. Someone like Hernandez even will get the job done.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I'd love it if we signed Villa as well, holy fuck..

[calculatingInfinity 1,461]

I'd love it if we signed Villa as well, holy fuck..

A 30 year old forward who has just been out with a long time injury? No thanks.

[Spike 12,049]

It would take the greatest debater on Earth to convince me signing David Villa would be a bad signing.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Falcao or Villa...

Still think Falcao....

How's that for a debate

[BOSS 372]

Falcao or Villa...

Still think Falcao....

How's that for a debate

? Thats not even a question Falcao >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Villa

[DYC. 7,542]

If a player is to be signed in January I'm really, really, really, really hoping it's David Villa. I don't care that he is 30, is still one of the best fowards in the world. Sure it would be a short term fix as he probably only has two really good years left (or four if he is lucky, he could turn out like Zola...) but he fits Chelsea style like a glove and he still has a lot to give to club and country.

I would probably lose my shit if he were to sign for another BPL club.

I loooooooove Villa. As a short term fix he would be great yeah. Unless we'd have to pay some ridiculous fee, anything above 15-17 mil would be too much if you ask me. That said, I think he'd do a great job here. Think he'd like to join as well. Won't allow myself to get excited though.

You should've used a Valencia pic btw, back when he was actually played in his natural position and struck fear into every defence he faced:

[Spike 12,049]

I loooooooove Villa. As a short term fix he would be great yeah. Unless we'd have to pay some ridiculous fee, anything above 15-17 mil would be too much if you ask me. That said, I think he'd do a great job here. Think he'd like to join as well. Won't allow myself to get excited though.

You should've used a Valencia pic btw, back when he was actually played in his natural position and struck fear into every defence he faced:

I wanted to capture his new badass beard. He only had a lame soul patch back in ye olde days.