Demba Ba

[teignman 441]

I too think Ba should absolutely start here ahead of Torres, but dont expect that because Rafa will keep playing Torres for some reason...

Keep in mind that Ba scored 16 goals last season in same amount of games, while this year he scored 13. And last season, after 16 goals till end of december 2011, he didnt score one more goal in remaining of season. What if that happens again?

Yeah, Rafa will probably stick with Torres as his main man unfortunately, but I am heartened by the willingness he's shown to rotate.

As far as Ba's goal drought: one of the major factors in that was that he was often made to play a wide position by Pardew, and he has no business playing there. Even if he does go into a pronounced slump, we're paying a low fee for him and his wages shouldn't be too bad.

My main concern is how his knees will hold up. If you're failing medicals on a regular basis, there's obviously something amiss.

Overall though, Ba is a risk worth taking.

[Billy. 2,742]

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews

Sky sources: Demba Ba's representatives had an 'unproductive' meeting with Chelsea and will now talk to other clubs #ssn

[Jase 43,479]

Oh dear.

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews

Sky Sources: Demba Ba's representatives do not expect him to join Chelsea after unproductive meeting & will now begin talks with other clubs

[laeth 527]

Oh dear.

Aye, just saw that on the TV - they say he is unlikely to move to Chelsea.

[JLC 13]

I don't know if I agree with buying a footballer who has knee problems, seeing how important knees are to football players. If our goal is to improve the striking position over Torres then I would sign somebody who can play more than Ba. A player with knee problems can not play as much. Unless i'm just over exaggerating about his knees then let me know and I'll say that I was wrong and sign him..

[Christo191 173]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssss, my prayers have been herd. Thank you God!

[magic weeds 446]

Typical Chelsea

[Changingman_2000 876]

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Sky sources: Demba Ba's representatives had an 'unproductive' meeting with Chelsea and will now talk to other clubs #ssn

Good

[Sovieticus 743]

Oh lord.. what other choices have we got besides Ba? Btw wasn't it a similiar situation with Moses?

[teignman 441]

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Sky sources: Demba Ba's representatives had an 'unproductive' meeting with Chelsea and will now talk to other clubs #ssn

They're probably using this as a tactic to get better wages from us. I wouldn't start worrying just yet.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

as if it was going to be that simple. Prepare for a saga.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Wow, that is a bit of a turn around. It looked done but now not so much. How things change. Not good. He would be a great signing so I hope he goes to us.

[Jase 43,479]

This will probably drag on and on a little bit like the Cahill transfer saga last January.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Demba ba to sign for us was taken off the bookies website but now it is back with us at 4/7... I sense this story isn't over but it will be a real shame if we don't get him.

[Hutcho 8,443]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9772105/Chelsea-manager-Rafael-Benitez-to-sign-Demba-Ba-from-Newcastle-United-for-7m.html

The telegraph said this 30 Mins ago...