Thiago Alcantara

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Graham Hunter ‏@BumperGraham 4m

#Thiago and #United close enough for wages to be agreed

Gutted if it's true. This guy will lift Yoonited's midfield another level.

[Pizy 17,860]

Should make them favorites again until we get to work in the window.

Gutted to see such a good player for so cheap in a position they are in dire need of.

[Special Juan 27,099]

Should make them favorites again until we get to work in the window.

Gutted to see such a good player for so cheap in a position they are in dire need of.

I wouldn't say favourites, especially as we haven't finished and I expect us to bring in one/two more with one being a top notch signing. City have added real quality already with Fernandinho and Navas isn't too shabby and apparently they are really close to signing Isco too.

[Berke 58]

He is a good player, has a great touch and can distribute the ball well. A player that can dictate the flow of the game and play great through passes to create scoring opportunities. He's not far off Modric's level in the pivot but he would cost half the price and he is still young.

We don't have any player like that in the team except maybe Lampard who is less creative these days.

[blu35_army 550]

[mybodyisready 155]

Why we're not in for him I'll never know. We're going to start Lampard in the pivot again next season aren't we, or maybe Luiz? or Mikel? or the best one, Essien!

[Special Juan 27,099]

Why we're not in for him I'll never know. We're going to start Lampard in the pivot again next season aren't we, or maybe Luiz? or Mikel? or the best one, Essien!

How do you know we weren't? Maybe we have other targets or have secured a deal with someone we don't know.

[mybodyisready 155]

How do you know we weren't? Maybe we have other targets or have secured a deal with someone we don't know.

That's not how Chelsea works.

[Special Juan 27,099]

That's not how Chelsea works.

Why isn't it?

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

He is, and a very good one. But he is not better than Mata. So logic dictates we should push him a bit deeper to integrate him into the team. IF we have a very good proper DM then it could work quite well as he would have more freedom and create the link between defence and Attack.

He is an AM, however the truth of the matter is, that for him to be a regular in the team he would have to play centrally, but deeper or on the right, and i think he can do very well in a deeper central role.

it's possible but if the team in general and two different managers didn't see him in that role even when we had no proper central midfielders. He might be good in that role, but I just don't see him playing there.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

He's being overrated. Having said that he'll be a very good signing for United. They need a Defensive Midfielder more than Thiago though. So I'm not too worried and really none of ManUre or Citeh's signings will worry me unless Cavani goes to Citeh.

[mybodyisready 155]

Why isn't it?

It was a figure of speech

[ulsterchelsea 3,213]

Dont understand how Chels get grief for transfer activity because we dont appear to be after players people want. Weve signed some of the best young talent around including one of THE most in demand players in years and people still get on like arsenal fans. Spoilt

[Special Juan 27,099]

Dont understand how Chels get grief for transfer activity because we dont appear to be after players people want. Weve signed some of the best young talent around including one of THE most in demand players in years and people still get on like arsenal fans. Spoilt

Exactly. "OMG we haven't signed Higuain, Thiago, Modric, Sanchez, Cavani, Mangala and Coentrao...are we stupid"

Christ on a bike, everything has to be done yesterday with some people. So impatient it's scary.

[mybodyisready 155]

Dont understand how Chels get grief for transfer activity because we dont appear to be after players people want. Weve signed some of the best young talent around including one of THE most in demand players in years and people still get on like arsenal fans. Spoilt

Yes but have they addressed the biggest problem in our squad? no.

[kellzfresh 7,226]

He's being overrated. Having said that he'll be a very good signing for United. They need a Defensive Midfielder more than Thiago though. So I'm not too worried and really none of ManUre or Citeh's signings will worry me unless Cavani goes to Citeh.

Carrick is their DM, i think this is an excellent signing for them

[Special Juan 27,099]

Yes but have they addressed the biggest problem in our squad? no.

Has transfer window closed? Do you know who we are in talks with?

Get some perspective man for goodness sake.

[edenhazard17 281]

If I am one of Barcelona board, I will put a club where Mourinho in charge in a bottom of a buyer list. The chance we could sign Barcelona player is very little right now than ever, in my opinion.