Mario Mandzukic

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

In the last 2 pages alone I can read people talking about Costa and mario on a very level terms. Anothwr poster probably quoted u for the same thing. Some how u think that costa is head and shoulders above mario.

If we sign both these guys, we ll see how many minutes each of them will get. Will it be costa having 3 times the minutes of mario (as u predict a 45-15 distribution) or a more sane and level headed 55%-45% distribution.

Depends on their form and contributions. If they both do well it will be a Benzema-Higuain situation, if Mandzukic do well and Costa doesn't Jose will drop him, he isn't afraid, like wise with Costa. Basically now whoever picked it will be on their forms and not personal preference or because of their prices.

[didierforever 7,349]

Depends on their form and contributions. If they both do well it will be a Benzema-Higuain situation, if Mandzukic do well and Costa doesn't Jose will drop him, he isn't afraid, like wise with Costa. Basically now whoever picked it will be on their forms and not personal preference or because of their prices.

precisely... tell it to the guy i have been talking to.

[Domino- 116]

Guardiola to Mandzukic : "I wish you luck at your new club" - via Sport Bild. Chelsea swap with David Luiz may be imminent

[Magic Lamps 11,469]

Speaking of Mandzukic, I suddenly remember this...

so much for Mandzukic and his tiny arms being "big and strong". He looks a geeky weakling next to Gary. Time will tell if he is physical enough to play lone striker in the epl.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

so much for Mandzukic and his tiny arms being "big and strong". He looks a geeky weakling next to Gary. Time will tell if he is physical enough to play lone striker in the epl.

You really believe this PL is the toughest and bestest hogwash, don't you?

[Madmax 9,219]

I seriously hope these rumors about us going for Mandzukic are a joke. Watching him in our jersey would be worse than watching Torres IMO.

Why? I ask because I seem to remember you following German football more than most here.

[Magic Lamps 11,469]

You really believe this PL is the toughest and bestest hogwash, don't you?

I believe the Bundesliga is a joke compared to it.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

In the last 2 pages alone I can read people talking about Costa and mario on a very level terms. Anothwr poster probably quoted u for the same thing. Some how u think that costa is head and shoulders above mario.

If we sign both these guys, we ll see how many minutes each of them will get. Will it be costa having 3 times the minutes of mario (as u predict a 45-15 distribution) or a more sane and level headed 55%-45% distribution.

No, I'm not thinking that Costa is head and shoulders above Mandzukic. It just I think Costa is the type of striker that will work better in our system, than Mandzukic, therefore it is normal we see Costa playing more if he stays fit and on form, if both of them signed, for me. That's why I think we chase Costa first as our main target, rather than Mandzukic. Mandzukic rumour just came up after Bayern bid for Luiz and we took the chance to include Mandzukic in it. Not that we make an offer and chasing Mandzukic as our primary target. I'm sure, I'm not alone with this.

I think you misunderstood something about what I mean 45 games in a season thing. Well, I'm curious why you think that if one striker get 45 games in a season, other will get 15 games at the first place. This is real life, not FIFA nor football manager. It is not Costa playing 45 games x 90 minutes, and therefore other striker only get 15 games x 90 minutes for sure.

I don't see it is impossible for Costa starting in 45 games in a season, if he stays fit, and Mandzukic or any other striker come as a sub for Costa in those games, say in around 15 games. Add that with 15 games for Mandzukic or any other striker as a starter, he will get around 30 games. Costa also could come as a sub for Mandzukic or any other striker lets say around 5 games. So in the end we will get Costa (around 50 games), Mandzukic (around 30 games) in a season, very possible if you ask me if Costa stays fit and keep scoring. What's so hard to understand about that?

Look at Torres - Eto'o - Ba number of games this season, Torres (41 games), Eto'o (34 games), Demba Ba (29 games).

Depends on their form and contributions. If they both do well it will be a Benzema-Higuain situation, if Mandzukic do well and Costa doesn't Jose will drop him, he isn't afraid, like wise with Costa. Basically now whoever picked it will be on their forms and not personal preference or because of their prices.

Yes, I agree with you if both do well, and also if Madzukic do well and Costa doesn't. But what I said to the guy you replied with, is that if Costa stays fit and keep scoring would you still distribute fifty-fifty number of games with any other striker?

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Ask for directions to Stamford Bridge when you arrive.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Sell Torres first then I will welcome this signing with open arms.

[didierforever 7,349]

No, I'm not thinking that Costa is head and shoulders above Mandzukic. It just I think Costa is the type of striker that will work better in our system, than Mandzukic, therefore it is normal we see Costa playing more if he stays fit and on form, if both of them signed, for me. That's why I think we chase Costa first as our main target, rather than Mandzukic. Mandzukic rumour just came up after Bayern bid for Luiz and we took the chance to include Mandzukic in it. Not that we make an offer and chasing Mandzukic as our primary target. I'm sure, I'm not alone with this.

I think you misunderstood something about what I mean 45 games in a season thing. Well, I'm curious why you think that if one striker get 45 games in a season, other will get 15 games at the first place. This is real life, not FIFA nor football manager. It is not Costa playing 45 games x 90 minutes, and therefore other striker only get 15 games x 90 minutes for sure.

I don't see it is impossible for Costa starting in 45 games in a season, if he stays fit, and Mandzukic or any other striker come as a sub for Costa in those games, say in around 15 games. Add that with 15 games for Mandzukic or any other striker as a starter, he will get around 30 games. Costa also could come as a sub for Mandzukic or any other striker lets say around 5 games. So in the end we will get Costa (around 50 games), Mandzukic (around 30 games) in a season, very possible if you ask me if Costa stays fit and keep scoring. What's so hard to understand about that?

Look at Torres - Eto'o - Ba number of games this season, Torres (41 games), Eto'o (34 games), Demba Ba (29 games).

and again u come up with the weirdest of theories. we were after costa cos he was the only AVAILABLE striker. would you have given the same argument if barca were interested in a swap deal with messi or pool were interested in a swap deal with suarez or city were interested in a swap deal with aguero??? mandzukic's availability was a question and hence we dint go after him.

and real at the other part. do u even read my posts. MINUTES, i talk about MINUTES. i know what happens in real life unlike you. BA might have made 29 appearance but he got a total of 884 minutes. thats why i dint say appearances but MINUTES. again please read before replying.

its not hard to understand at all??? but what u forget is that how improbable this is!!! look at how negredo's first season worked out. brilliant in the first half, hopeless in the second.alomst every player struggles in his first season in PL. hence you need to integrate them into the team just likes jose did with willian/schurrle. and then you end your statement with "IF HE STAYS FIT AND KEEPS SCORING" when i have been SHOUTING that yes, form will be the main criteria for their selection (remember when u said costa would be our first striker just cos we would buy him with the promise of first team football, ). so dude, now u r just saying what i am saying and instead giving me a spin. not cool.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

According to German reports, Guardiola has wished Mandzukic the best of luck at his ‘new club’. Supposedly Chelsea. #CFC

Guardiola to Mandzukic: 'I wish you luck at your new club.' #CFC

BayernMunich leave Mario Mandzukic out of German Cup final squad as Chelsea rumours grow

http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/16/bayern-munich-leave-mario-mandzukic-out-of-german-cup-final-squad-as-chelsea-rumours-grow-4730238/

#CFC are negotiating for Mandzukic and #FCBayern are in negotiations for David Luiz. The two deals do not depend on one another (Bild)

#CFC have been in contact with Mandzukic's agent & are negotiating with #Bayern. A deal could potentially be completed in a few days (Bild)

Guardiola wants Chelsea's £30m-rated defender David Luiz and could be willing to agree a compromise deal with Mandzukic. #CFC (Mail)

Chelsea are set to accept this offer. Mandzukic will soon be a Chelsea player and Luiz a Bayern player. #CFC

[bushman 2,043]

If Costa, Madzukic are coming in, what about Lukaku?

Will he be sold?

Could we say, Madzukic is better than Lukaku?

[haranr 485]

If Costa, Madzukic are coming in, what about Lukaku?

Will he be sold?

Could we say, Madzukic is better than Lukaku?

Madzukic is better than Lukaku atm.

[Blue Gino 377]

First on Costa, (since Mandzukic is being rumored as a backup to him at Chelsea) wasn't there reports that Chelsea agreed on the release clause prior to that Club World Cup against Atletico that Falcao was a done deal? Now the same thing is being said about Costa before the season is done and dusted for AM. Atletico can wait to bend Chelsea over the barrel after the WC because 32 million compared to what Cavani and Falcao went for would be plain stupid by AM. Especially since 6 or 7 million of it is sell on clause owed to the club they bought him from. They don't need to sell Costa right now. As for Mandzukic, this is simply an unhappy guy who was going to play second fiddle to Lewandowski (start the Chelsea transfer rumors) and now on top of that gets dropped before a cup final, so let's fire up the fake swap with Bayern offers involving David Luiz. Mandzukic getting dropped to me sends a fat red flag and would avoid him.

[lucio 5,418]

so much for Mandzukic and his tiny arms being "big and strong". He looks a geeky weakling next to Gary. Time will tell if he is physical enough to play lone striker in the epl.

arm size contributes fuckall to physical strength.

[bushman 2,043]

Madzukic is better than Lukaku atm.

Perhaps, he is at this time, but how about in two or three years from now on?

[Blue Gino 377]

* UEFA CUP, my bad