Ramadel Falcao, Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Edison Cavani: Do they fit the needs of Chelsea FC?

[Corner 456]

Yesterday there was talk about how Rafa was trying to free funds for January. if that is the case, i think we'll be signing cheaper options in midfield attack and a replacement for sturridge

This seems like the most sensible and the most likely option to me.

[Muzchap 8,966]

This seems like the most sensible and the most likely option to me.

Hmm I think that's more of a tactical move...

You don't walk into a car showroom with money bulging out of your pockets, you haggle, wheel and deal...

Same here, everyone and his dog knows we need a striker, but we ain't gonna be mugged off (again)...

Still think Falcao is coming and at least 2 other players - by the end of Jan we'll know.

Have Malaga got any players we need? Just been banned from Europe till they sort financial shift out???

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

Hmm I think that's more of a tactical move...

You don't walk into a car showroom with money bulging out of your pockets, you haggle, wheel and deal...

Same here, everyone and his dog knows we need a striker, but we ain't gonna be mugged off (again)...

Still think Falcao is coming and at least 2 other players - by the end of Jan we'll know.

Have Malaga got any players we need? Just been banned from Europe till they sort financial shift out???

Isco

Well if we need another attacking midfielder then yeah Isco..

[Corner 456]

Hmm I think that's more of a tactical move...

You don't walk into a car showroom with money bulging out of your pockets, you haggle, wheel and deal...

Same here, everyone and his dog knows we need a striker, but we ain't gonna be mugged off (again)...

Still think Falcao is coming and at least 2 other players - by the end of Jan we'll know.

Have Malaga got any players we need? Just been banned from Europe till they sort financial shift out???

Málaga are banned from playing in Europe next season because they haven't paid off their debts. And unless they pay them off this season, they will also be banned from Europe for another three seasons on top of that.

They have Isco of course, but a lot of people would argue that we don't need another attacking midfielder. But I think competition between players is a good thing. I mean, look at how much Mata, Oscar and Hazard have all had to play this season. If we're looking for a great left-back to replace Cole, then Natxo Monreal would be an excellent option. Ignacio Camachio is also an excellent holding midfielder who does the 'dirty work' for Málaga. He sits in front of the defence and wins the ball back constantly. He's also very comfortable in possession.

Obviously, not every Spanish player is going to be a success in the Premier League, but if we persist with this style of football we've been playing this season then players like Isco, Monreal and Camacho would fit in very well here.

[Corner 456]

Isco

Well if we need another attacking midfielder then yeah Isco..

He scored a cracker against Real tonight.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Isco

Well if we need another attacking midfielder then yeah Isco..

Sounds good he's a legend in my FMH team, but I signed him from another team - didn't realise they had him!

Fuck lets get him

[Corner 456]

Sounds good he's a legend in my FMH team, but I signed him from another team - didn't realise they had him!

Fuck lets get him

Málaga actually signed him from Valencia for €6m. What a bargain that was!

[Muzchap 8,966]

Málaga are banned from playing in Europe next season because they haven't paid off their debts. And unless they pay them off this season, they will also be banned from Europe for another three seasons on top of that.

They have Isco of course, but a lot of people would argue that we don't need another attacking midfielder. But I think competition between players is a good thing. I mean, look at how much Mata, Oscar and Hazard have all had to play this season. If we're looking for a great left-back to replace Cole, then Natxo Monreal would be an excellent option. Ignacio Camachio is also an excellent holding midfielder who does the 'dirty work' for Málaga. He sits in front of the defence and wins the ball back constantly. He's also very comfortable in possession.

Obviously, not every Spanish player is going to be a success in the Premier League, but if we persist with this style of football we've been playing this season then players like Isco, Monreal and Camacho would fit in very well here.

Fuck me thats 3 players we need! - I'm liking your post

Malaga we're coming over get that Fax Machine (how 80s are football association) fired up!

Edit: actually I think I know why facsimile is still used as the courts accept it as legally binding... Sure they did this on 'signed' emails tho? Perhaps not... I mean we've just got goal line tech...

[Muzchap 8,966]

Málaga actually signed him from Valencia for €6m. What a bargain that was!

Why can't WE ever do this

Our scouts are a fucking shambles!!!

[Corner 456]

Why can't WE ever do this

Our scouts are a fucking shambles!!!

To be honest, I'm almost certain that our scouts recommend Emenalo a lot of players that are not that well-known but have A LOT of ability and potential, but those recommendations probably get turned down because they're not 'big names'.

But we're improving on this front over the past while, thankfully.

[Muzchap 8,966]

To be honest, I'm almost certain that our scouts recommend Emenalo a lot of players that are not that well-known but have A LOT of ability and potential, but those recommendations probably get turned down because they're not 'big names'.

But we're improving on this front over the past while, thankfully.

Hmm I hope so, this is how I see our scouting network...

'Ere, Bob, who's that player that 'ad a blinder against us, oh Dave, you mean KdB, yeah that's im, right lets sign him...'

Rinse + repeat...

I know it's better than that, but that's what I honestly think sometimes...

[Corner 456]

Hmm I hope so, this is how I see our scouting network...

'Ere, Bob, who's that player that 'ad a blinder against us, oh Dave, you mean KdB, yeah that's im, right lets sign him...'

Rinse + repeat...

I know it's better than that, but that's what I honestly think sometimes...

You're probably not too far wrong mate.

If we ever find a manager who Roman trusts enough to allow him to sign players himself, that will make me a very happy Chelsea fan. But we all know there's only one man that will have these privileges. A certain Pep Guardiola.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

How about David Villa on loan?

- proven finisher

- experienced

- Spanish

Great shout! Especially because of the 'loan' factor. If he doesn't deliver then we can send him back, if he does then I'm sure there's an "option to buy" clause that would be inserted. David Villa along with 2 relatively cheap strikers for competition would be the best thing all-round. We have a chance to really put numbers in this position. We used to have the option of Anelka, Drogba, Kalou & Sturridge. 2/4 were off-the-bench players but were effective in that (something needed). The other 2 were happy playing together. Anelka was a fantastic signing when we bought him, he was an under-study to Drogba but he did superbly in 2008 and accepted his wing-position after. That's what we need, not the big-money name who we put all our hopes on.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Great shout! Especially because of the 'loan' factor. If he doesn't deliver then we can send him back, if he does then I'm sure there's an "option to buy" clause that would be inserted. David Villa along with 2 relatively cheap strikers for competition would be the best thing all-round. We have a chance to really put numbers in this position. We used to have the option of Anelka, Drogba, Kalou & Sturridge. 2/4 were off-the-bench players but were effective in that (something needed). The other 2 were happy playing together. Anelka was a fantastic signing when we bought him, he was an under-study to Drogba but he did superbly in 2008 and accepted his wing-position after. That's what we need, not the big-money name who we put all our hopes on.

Don't get your hopes up - Arsenal are trying this as we speak loan-to-buy deal!!!

Fuckers!!!!

Even more reason to hate them!!!!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Don't get your hopes up - Arsenal are trying this as we speak loan-to-buy deal!!!

Fuckers!!!!

Even more reason to hate them!!!!

Of course not, but the idea of that is very good. I would never back the club to do it though, because it's too simple & when's the last time we even got a player on loan - Quaresma?

[Muzchap 8,966]

Of course not, but the idea of that is very good. I would never back the club to do it though, because it's too simple & when's the last time we even got a player on loan - Quaresma?

Yup I think so - used to work near the training ground - saw him a few times he actually did ok - lol

Yeah we need to sharpen up on a bit of business - I think Villa loan and some Malaga players would do us nicely until summer

Then we can re-evaluate with a potential new manager etc...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yup I think so - used to work near the training ground - saw him a few times he actually did ok - lol

Yeah we need to sharpen up on a bit of business - I think Villa loan and some Malaga players would do us nicely until summer

Then we can re-evaluate with a potential new manager etc...

Indeed. The club is too focused on hitting the big-stars and not considering depth. The club's transfer policy makers are too ignorant with not realizing the potential that exists in the 'little names'. Players like James McCarthy. A risk was taken on Victor Moses to be honest and that's paid off ten-fold. More signings like that need to occur.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Indeed. The club is too focused on hitting the big-stars and not considering depth. The club's transfer policy makers are too ignorant with not realizing the potential that exists in the 'little names'. Players like James McCarthy. A risk was taken on Victor Moses to be honest and that's paid off ten-fold. More signings like that need to occur.

Agreed - not sure where my other post slating our scouting network is - but have a read...

Malaga signed Isco for 6 million !!!! Why the fuck can't we do something like that?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Agreed - not sure where my other post slating our scouting network is - but have a read...

Malaga signed Isco for 6 million !!!! Why the fuck can't we do something like that?

Well it comes down to politics when we ask things like that, Isco can sign for £6million because an agent knows that Malaga, although they have financial backing, can't really be held to ransom much because they know they're still money-conscious. When Chelsea or Real come a-knocking they know that the club is known to pay over-the-limit and that if they are serious - they'll pay whatever.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Agreed - not sure where my other post slating our scouting network is - but have a read...

Malaga signed Isco for 6 million !!!! Why the fuck can't we do something like that?

When a club is bought by a billionaire, it wants to buy the biggest stars and make that big impact. We had our time and no one can say it hasnt paid-off, Mancity had its time in 08-11 and PSG is having its time as we speak.

I agree we are horrible at finding bargains, but people often only rember the players who worked and not the long list of flop promisses. There is always a gamble when buying those "small names", but they are amazing when they thrive.

We are starting to mix big stars with promissing and talented small names (Azipi and Moses). However, we need to do it more frequently. It will improve our depth, ego management and finances. I just dont think we will ever get a trully bargain, we always have to pay more.

A bargain CB or Pivot or Backup Striker would be more than welcomed, but I do think we need a very big senior CF.