Nemanja Matic

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Isn't he available for 20-25m due to their financial problems?

You'd have to ask a Benfica fan about that, but I highly doubt they'd let the best player in the league leave for that little amount. They'd rather sell someone like Gaitán IMO.

[mediator 2,026]

You can compare him a bit like De Rossi but not as stronger as the italian one.

A great DLP next to him and we could have a great great central midfield. Why not Josh ? Okay he is a poor tackler but he has some passing tools no?

[Blue Warrior 109]

I want the fairly priced one, who can become as good as De Rossi overtime. Striker still comes first to me.

[wilander 35]

Hes good going forward and a good long passer, although nowhere near a Gundogan or Modric. Rocket left foot. Very good at winning the ball. He'd fit in nicely.

I think Mourinho prefers Gundogan or Modric to Matic.

[DDA 9,925]

I think Mourinho prefers Gundogan or Modric to Matic.

Did Jose tell you that himself???

[BlueLyon 9,359]

A Modric-Matic pivot would be quite amazing hah

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

The best part of getting a solid creative dm like Matic would be that we won't have to invest in a centre back as the root cause of our defensive problems is the lack of a reliable defensive midfielder.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

The best part of getting a solid creative dm like Matic would be that we won't have to invest in a centre back as the root cause of our defensive problems is the lack of a reliable defensive midfielder.

That is very far from reality, though, lately. Most if not all of the goals that we have conceded in the past month have come from individual mistakes from the back four.

We do need a CB. Maybe not in Jan, but certainly in the summer. And we definitely need a new LB.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

That is very far from reality, though, lately. Most if not all of the goals that we have conceded in the past month have come from individual mistakes from the back four.

We do need a CB. Maybe not in Jan, but certainly in the summer. And we definitely need a new LB.

lol i meant in January only. Sorry for the confusion.

[lucio 5,418]

Brazilian midfielder Ramires says Chelsea should re-sign Nemanja Matic to help them win trophies this season.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move to get Benfica midfielder Matic in January along with his team mate Lazar Markovic.

Ramires told Portugese newspaper Ojogo said: “If it depends on me then I would sign Matic on January 1. I’m convinced with him in the team, he would help us our obtain our objectives.”

Matic left Stamford Bridge for Benfica in 2011 as part of the deal which took David Luiz in the opposite direction.

Chelsea are also eyeing South African midfielder Ayanda Patosi, 21, who plays for Belgian Lokeren and could go for around £1.5m. Ajax are also watching him.

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[BlueLyon 9,359]

Best video of him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK_P6hG2dIg

[Blue Warrior 109]

We need a combative and tough tacking midfielder not another Le Tisser.

[Marvin123 530]

Chelsea have been strongly linked Guarin but former midfielder Nemanja Matic is being lined up for a return from Benfica (Independent) #CFC

[lucio 5,418]

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has praised Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic amidst speculation he could be lining up a swoop for the 25-year-old in January.

Now the Chelsea boss has added further fuel to the fire by praising his ability, while also hinting he has been keeping an eye on his progress at the Estadio da Luz.

He told Portuguese newspaper O Jogo: "Matic is a good player. Currently his looks solid and mature. He is wise and stable. He is a player that looks very mature on the pitch… [but Benfica] is a big club and he seems comfortable.

[nyikolajevics 2,690]

Chelsea have been strongly linked Guarin but former midfielder Nemanja Matic is being lined up for a return from Benfica (Independent) #CFC

Yes please!