Koke

[stroey 2,525]

Today (from express). http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/574855/Chelsea-Felipe-Luis-Atletico-Madrid-Swap-Deal-Koke

EXCLUSIVE: Chesea line-up Felipe Luis SWAP for Atletico Madrid's Koke.

CHELSEA are in talks with Atletico Madrid over a £30million swap deal for Spain midfielder Koke.

For me it will be a change piece by piece: Koke in exchange for Oscar (who probably go to a big team or PSG for about 40 million pounds).

In addition, Koke is a perfect player to continue competing with the Financial Fair Play rules.

Sorry to dispense Filipe Luis. I think he should be important with us. But if finally we sell Filipe, I would bet all on Nathan Ake as Left-Back because this guy is a prodigy that we should not leave on the road.

To me Koke is a key signing strategically to continue with the hegemony of English football and try the assault to Champions League next season.

Regards.

I 100% agree with you friend,

Koke would bring us to another level, IMO he is one of the 2 major signings we need this summer.

- Koke/Gundogan/Pogba (wc CM)

- Bale/Reus (wc AM)

Regarding Luis, I feel bad for him too. But he will be 30 years old next season and won't get any better while Ake has a bright future in front of him. If Jose sticks with JT-Azpi, Ake should be enough to be his back up. Luis is too good for the bench for two seasons.

[the wes 7,212]

recording to the daily mirror that Michael Emenalo apparently travelled to Spain to watch Koke play last month i would love to see koke at chelsea

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-linked-atletico-madrid-midfielder-5639864?

[Jase 43,479]

Atletico Madrid are our new Porto.....

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Koke would bring us to another level, IMO he is one of the 2 major signings we need this summer.

- Koke/Gundogan/Pogba (wc CM)

- Bale/Reus (wc AM)

The thing i like about Pogba is that he reduces imo the need like you say of another strong attaking AM (like Bale/Rues), because he's so dominant offensively. Mainly with his penetration and goal scoring ability. If we get him i have no doubts about firepower in any game. With Koke (in a formation with Cesc, Willian, Hazard, Matic, Costa) its different, though i would still wont call it a "Need".

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

The thing i like about Pogba is that he reduces imo the need like you say of another strong attaking AM (like Bale/Rues), because he's so dominant offensively. Mainly with his penetration and goal scoring ability. If we get him i have no doubts about firepower in any game. With Koke (in a formation with Cesc, Willian, Hazard, Matic, Costa) its different, though i would still wont call it a "Need".

His goal scoring record over the last 3 seasons is 5 , 9, 9 and in that's in an average of 45+ games and most of those games, he's played in a 3 man midfield with Pirlo and Vidal, a luxury he won't have if he came here. Firepower and goal scoring ability indeed.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Koke is a more suitable partner to Matic than Pogba and Fabregas are. He is more positionally savvy than Pogba is in a 2 man midfield. Pogba is a little bit too attacking for my liking. Koke will be cheaper, has a set price, is more versatile and more adapted to partner Matic. He is a very good playmaker, not as good as Fabregas, but he is very powerfully built, way more athletic than Fabregas and better at protecting the ball than Fabregas is. His set piece delivery is amazing. At this moment in time, Koke is probably the better player than Fabregas.

Koke has a set release clause of 60 million euros. I hope we act quickly like we did with Fabregas. Madrid and Barcelona can fight for Pogba and Verratti all they want. Atletico will probably also rather sell to him to us than to their rivals. I think we have the advantage here if we act decisively.

[Sheva. 5,373]

With Koke (in a formation with Cesc, Willian, Hazard, Matic, Costa) its different, though i would still wont call it a "Need".

This. Chelsea will still have some problems if only Koke replaces Oscar in the XI, especially if Mourinho sticks with the same defence.

Koke, Cesc and Matic won't score many, and of course we all know Willian and his 4 goal output this season. Which will result in over dependence on Diego and Hazard again.

CM is essential for this team, but so is another goal scoring threat imo.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Geezer Di marzio or whatever reckons we're negotiating for koke,godin and stones

[Pizy 18,877]

Looks like shits going down, boys and girls! PLEASE BE TRUE! But Filipe

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Is koke that good? Serious question as I've literally seen him about 2 times

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Is koke that good? Serious question as I've literally seen him about 2 times

quality player, he is like a young Michael Ballack, but he loves Atletico so i dont know if he will want to leave.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

That's a fairly glowing endorsement. Good enough

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

I'm not the type of person who judges players only by their stats, but 1 assist since December isn't impressive. But, then again, I didn't see many games, and can't judge.

[Pizy 18,877]

Is koke that good? Serious question as I've literally seen him about 2 times

Hes already a very good player with potential to become much better. In terms of the way he plays I'd compare him to Xavi. Really tidy and elegant in the ball. Great in tight spaces, great at set pieces, excellent array of passes in his locker.

May not be as spectacular as some of the other Spanish midfielders in terms of dribbling and "tekkers," but he plays very intelligently and has great stamina.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Hes already a very good player with potential to become much better. In terms of the way he plays I'd compare him to Xavi. Really tidy and elegant in the ball. Great in tight spaces, great at set pieces, excellent array of passes in his locker.

May not be as spectacular as some of the other Spanish midfielders in terms of dribbling and "tekkers," but he plays very intelligently and has great stamina.

i wouldnt compare him to Xavi? Koke is a much more physical player, which is why he would suit us and the PL