Jase 43,479 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Don't be alarmed as we have not been linked with him.However, someone on Twitter brought up the idea that IF we were to sell Mata to Man United now (or maybe to someone else in the summer), perhaps we could get Lallana in to replace Mata?He's a classy little player with good technical ability, workrate and passing (and not to mention, he's English). He can play behind the ST and also out wide. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,332 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Doesn't really replace the quality of Mata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,188 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Doesn't really replace the quality of Mata.Of course not but that isn't the aim if we are looking now. If we bring in someone it has to be someone who is prepared to fight for a place IE Mata. There are very few players of Mata's quality who would be willing to be a squad player.We would be looking for someone who can play the role Mata held but still bring something to the table when called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Errrmmm no,Soton is his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Errrmmm no,Soton is his level.Errrmmm, was hoping for a much more substantiated view as opposed to one as cliche as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 They won't sell us Shaw and Lallana. Or better yet, it's wrong to take 2 of their best players lol.But he's a good player, he and Jay Rodriguez have been pretty consistent this season.He shouldn't move this January though, he's very close to England's WC squad and chilling on the bench at Chelsea could ruin that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,536 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I really like him. He's also more of Jose's kind of player but would he want to come here at all? He'd much rather go to a club like Everton or Liverpool who are both reasonably big and can give him gametime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Southampton said that none of their players are leaving in Jan, so unless you want to pay over 30m, for him, I very much doubt it. Plus, he's doing so well because he is at Southampton and he is the star. Bring him to Chelsea and sit him on the bench and you kill his form and he turns into an average player just like what happened with Sinclair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 He isn't a pace whore one dimensional player like Sinclair. Sinclair would have been rubbish regardless of club. I'd take Lallana if he was to be given a solid chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,536 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 diMarzio http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/southampton-real-madrid-pursuing-shaw-while-chelsea-is-interested-in-lallana/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu35_army 551 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 diMarzio http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/southampton-real-madrid-pursuing-shaw-while-chelsea-is-interested-in-lallana/Oscar must have a good competition. why not for englishmen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Strike, on 26 Mar 2014 - 11:36 AM, said:diMarzio http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/southampton-real-madrid-pursuing-shaw-while-chelsea-is-interested-in-lallana/ That is rather random..EDIT: Would be delighted if we really do get Lallana. Such a classy player and an underrated one at that. As for Shaw, doubt he'll even want to go to Madrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I like him, but for his sake, I wouldn't want him here. I don't think he can compete with the likes of Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Schurrle and Salah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 only english CAM worth pursuing is barkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry33 234 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 only english CAM worth pursuing is barkleyI totally agree.Barkley is the only english midfielder worth getting but i doubt we will go for another CAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee25 1,044 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 If the club had any sense they'd use that money and invest it in top class central midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Even though I like him, its best for his career and our finances to leave him be for, at least, another 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonPride1905 236 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Laughed a lot at the top comment. No disrespect, but he is 26, what do we have to wait for? Oscar's inconsistency is pissing the hell out of me and Lallana will definitely step up when needed. With Schurlle, Salah and Lallana we have got a nice bench, with no big names, and potential people who will thrive on their chances. I'm sorry, but if we can sign this guy, I will fund it myself if I have to. I really like Soton's work with englishmen and this guy has been the top of the cake, along with Shaw, Chamber and Rodriguez. Next up is Ward-Prowse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wonderful little player. Offensively he's, at least, no worse than Oscar. That would be a euphemism.Watched their last game this weekend, absolutely brilliant performance by him. Scored a cracking goal, had some fantastic passes and assists, ran his socks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Oscar needs a big kick to his arse,If Lallana provides that then I'll gladly welcome him to Stamford bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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