Isco

[Unionjack 7,531]

I'd rather keep Oscar. Playing for RM and in a open free flowing style is different when playing for Mourinho. Oscar has to work like a dog for the team. Not sure Isco is that much of an improvement when you factor in the defensive work load he's going to be demanded. Let's face it, as long as Mourinho is here, we are going to be a grind it out team for a large chunk of the season. No point in bringing in flair players. We've already see what Jose does to flair players like Oscar and Willian. Dogs.

There are times where Id love it if Mou just said to the lads 'Go have fun', Give them their heads and play their natural games.

Im not saying to lose control but to do the jobs theyre supposed to do.

I know Mou is defensive minded and thats his style, but I think sometimes that its drummed into them so much that they become scared to go for goal. With all the offensive talent we have I was in total shock a couple of games where we didn't have 1 shot on goal.

And no matter how we look at that its not right surely.

[TheIceMan 596]

Not sure we gonna sell Oscar first and then Try to buy Isco with the chance that he might come. Don't think aslo that Benitez is not gonna gave him a chance I'm sure he is in love with Isco because he is just the type of player that he likes (like Mata)! But is this happens I will be said to see Oscar go but Isco will make me extremely happy. And Why can't have them both for atleast one season like Cech and Tibo to fight for a place between themselfs And then decide one stays one goes or they both go or stay! But yeah it's an impossible signing!

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

I'd rather keep Oscar. Playing for RM and in a open free flowing style is different when playing for Mourinho. Oscar has to work like a dog for the team. Not sure Isco is that much of an improvement when you factor in the defensive work load he's going to be demanded. Let's face it, as long as Mourinho is here, we are going to be a grind it out team for a large chunk of the season. No point in bringing in flair players. We've already see what Jose does to flair players like Oscar and Willian. Dogs.

Wow, you must have missed last season of Isco. One thing that he was praised from left to right and after every game was his defensive commitment. He's done huge step in that regard. He can chase opponent to own box like a dog. Certainly is at level when you seriously can't demand more from an offensive player.

Signing Isco and we immediately go from bad to good window. What a signing that would be. Two of the most young exciting offensive players in Hazard and Isco in one team.

I know Chelsea had sustained interest in Isco in 2012/13 so they would be interested I'm sure. Real have to pursuit another big signing to let this happen.

[Mechromancer 262]

More like bad to fucking amazing. Isco is a Golden Ball prospect.

[quickpassnmove 924]

If we don't buy a midfielder this summer to challenge for the first team/play in the big games then I guarantee we will buy in January.

Either Aranguiz will shore up the midfield in the big games or someone like Isco, who is very hard working, will play CAM and help us control the ball more.

If not, come January we will be screaming to buy, just you watch.

Rafa - January buy Demba Ba

Jose first back - January buy Salah and Matic

Last season - January buy Cuadrado

This season - ?

Window is too quiet at the moment. A CM and fullback would be very good choices IMHO. anything else is a bonus -IF- that something else gives us more goalscoring.

[RhesusReus 219]

Wow, you must have missed last season of Isco. One thing that he was praised from left to right and after every game was his defensive commitment. He's done huge step in that regard. He can chase opponent to own box like a dog. Certainly is at level when you seriously can't demand more from an offensive player.

Signing Isco and we immediately go from bad to good window. What a signing that would be. Two of the most young exciting offensive players in Hazard and Isco in one team.

I know Chelsea had sustained interest in Isco in 2012/13 so they would be interested I'm sure. Real have to pursuit another big signing to let this happen.

He played for Real Madrid. How many times did Real Madrid have less than 40% possession? Madrid pretty much bossed most La Liga teams.

And Oscar is no slouch offensively. Isco had 4g/9a; while Oscar had 6g/8a. Oscar created 36 chances, Isco 53. And that is with Oscar playing 800 less minutes.

People under-rate Oscar to a stupid extent now. He has dips in form, but he's top class. Our problem is that we have no suitable back-up to Oscar. Cesc and Willian can't do it, and so Jose basically plays Oscar until there he wears out.

I mean, what the hell is the point of playing Oscar against Bolton and Shrewsbury in the cups? Why not rest him?

Meanwhile, Isco had James Rodriquez to alternate with, and a far easier league and system in terms of physical intensity.

I have faith in Oscar, and I really believe he will come good. He holds up with the best of them statistically and on merit of top performances. Jose has done a terrible job managing him.

[Adnane 1,101]

If Isco comes to Chelsea, i'll spend my whole summer making the walk from Casablanca to Madrid.

What a signing it would be, but it's impossible, young gifted spanish number 10 at Real, no way.

[ulvhedin 525]

Isco played few times at double pivot position, he could even backup Cesc if neccesary.

[mikeholiday 209]

What did Beasley say

[Unionjack 7,531]

Since we have been 'linked' with him again Ive read and watched as many vids of him as I can and to me this deal makes so much sense for us. The more I see it makes me realize hes the perfect Mou player. And IF we dont get rid of Oscar he will just give us more options depthwise.

This report says it all for me

http://www.fanatix.com/news/arsenal-chelsea-transfer-battle-over-20m-spaniard-could-be-decisive-in-premier-league-title-race/682824/

[supporter 3,088]

Yesterday, the Spanish sports magazine "Don Balon" said that Jose Mourinho could have contacted (directly or indirectly) with Isco to tell him that he wants to convince Isco to join Chelsea this season.

And they also said that Isco has a very big deal from Manchester City.

But in principle, Isco not want to go to any other team. Isco want to see this preseason which will be his role in Real Madrid this season and he would consider an exit if he sees that Modric, James and Kross are ahead of him.

I think his signing is unlikely because Jose would never steal Florentino Perez a player. They are great friends.

But if Isco wants out, and Real Madrid are willing to do so, the story would be very different.

Regards.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Yesterday, the Spanish sports magazine "Don Balon" said that Jose Mourinho could have contacted (directly or indirectly) with Isco to tell him that he wants to convince Isco to join Chelsea this season.

And they also said that Isco has a very big deal from Manchester City.

But in principle, Isco not want to go to any other team. Isco want to see this preseason which will be his role in Real Madrid this season and he would consider an exit if he sees that Modric, James and Kross are ahead of him.

I think his signing is unlikely because Jose would never steal Florentino Perez a player. They are great friends.

But if Isco wants out, and Real Madrid are willing to do so, the story would be very different.

Regards.

Its sad but I too agree we dont stand much chance of getting him.

And to make things worse ( thinking progressively for us as a team) it doesn't LOOK much like Oscars leaving any time soon.

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/chelsea-s-transfer-meeting-with-super-agents-this-week-mourinho-o

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

[lucio 5,418]

Up the bid chels

[The Skipper 20,609]

Why does it have to be the Express.

Edit:

Seen that they're sourcing Fichaje. Anyone know whether they're somewhat reliable?