Nemanja Matic

[bushman 2,043]

It's already been states. Benefica refused to allow a buy back clause.

OK thanks, I did not know it.

[bushman 2,043]

Not exactly the most creative of midfield trio. Would probably place Matic in Mikel's position and have Lampard in there. We need a midfielder passer and Lampard is the only one in our current squad that fits the bill (and Luiz too).

Well said. It would allow Frank to score more goals to add to his record breaking total.

[Special Juan 28,117]

[Clevemayer 764]

I wonder when ppl will accept that lamps days are counted... hes done

[Amblève. 4,995]

If we'd ever see a 4-3-3 it would prolly be something like:

Mikel

Ramires - Matic

Willian - Oscar - Hazard

You realise we'd have to play with a back-3 so we could fit a striker in such a line-up too?

[Kieran. 6,317]

I wonder when ppl will accept that lamps days are counted... hes done

We still really need him for this season...

[The only place to be 11,313]

I wonder when ppl will accept that lamps days are counted... hes done

Bit soon to write him off considering he's got 5 goals and put in some great performances despite being overplayed. Managed correctly he still has a role to play.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

If we'd ever see a 4-3-3 it would prolly be something like:

Mikel

Ramires - Matic

Willian - Oscar - Hazard

Epic fail. Unless you want 3 at the back or Oscar/Hazard to play as CF.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Very good article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1923599-scouting-report-will-nemanja-matic-be-chelseas-answer-to-yaya-toure

[drog.ba 239]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25743128

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25743128

Going by the same news people have posted, it seems that Matic has gone through 75 357 medicals to sign for us...

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Prior to Matic, I'd say City, Tottenham and than Arsenal were better.

With the addition of Matic, hopefully its just under City-Spurs.

Spurs? Really?

Their pivot players have been average at best this season. Capoue has all the technical ability in the world and a brain the size of a peanut. Paulinho can run all day but can't pick up a pass for his life; he's just a worse version of Ramires. And I'm a big fan of Holtby, but he hasn't nearly lived up to his potential so far. Sandro is good but I'd take Matic over him.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Get your kit number and we'll could him as early as the United game.

[Jase 43,479]

Bryan Swanson ‏@skysports_bryan 37s

We're told Nemanja Matic is expected to complete his move to Chelsea today.

Hardly a news anymore at this point but whatever...

[Thendo 1,088]

One thing I like about this transfer is how jealous fans of other teams are. I've seens quite alot of United/City/Arsenal fans admitting that they'd wanted him for their team and how it's a steal toget him for 20m and so on.It bodes well.