Who would you sign to lead the line at Chelsea?

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Benzema would be very nice!

Well, it's almost impossible to buy him when he plays for Real, but if Real buys Suarez this summer we might have a chance.

Cavani? No chance, ppl should forget about him. We blew it back in his Napoli days.

I'd even say we blew the chance to sign Cavani in his Palermo days, he was a hot prospect already. Though, I don't think he can keep that smile on his face and brown nose Ibrahimovic forever, he is too big of a star to play second fiddle to someone. In that sense I'd say we do have hope.

[Shane 2,275]

There really isn't much difference. Costa has Spanish citizenship and I have Australian citizenship. If you legislate against Costa then you legislate against people in my situation as well. Diego Costa is every bit as Spanish as I am Australian.

Anyway, on topic I think Suarez is the best option in football terms, but I don't like him, so I would prefer Cavani.

There is a huge difference. He has lived in Brazil till he was 19 and both his parents are Brazillian, He never lived in Spain until he got a professional contract there. Diego Costa isn't Spanish, he is Brazillian, he was born there and brought up there.

[Ollie 4,400]

Jose will get who he wants and he'll have a very good reason to do so. Don't be surprised if he raids the Portuguese league, there are some good strikers there and he said it's his 2nd most watched league after the PL. I'm sure we'll sign 1 main striker with 2 more. I'd trust him with anyone. I'd also like to see Bamford integrated within the next couple of seasons too. I know it's unlikely but he's not exactly done any harm in his loans.

Anyway bottom line = Trust the man and wait.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Cavani would be my favourite but we won't get him.

It is astonishing that these days there are so few world class strikers available at a fair price. Our 30m Shevchenko deal in 2006 really opened the floodgates on striker prices.

the most realistic target would clearly be Mario Mandzukic. i despise the guy, cos he is an ugly pussy who one usually finds whining on the floor after every contact, his tiny arms wrapped around his shitface, but he has really awesome workrate, is a decent finisher and has good linkup play + he is an awesome header of the ball.

[LukakutoStamford 779]

Voted for Benteke on the assumption that Cavani wouldn't be available.

Benteke and Lukaku are completely different types of players. Benteke is an excellent target man who can play Hazard, Oscar, William etc through the 18.

He provides a nasty physical edge whereas Lukaku is just a horse. Benteke used his size to create fear in his opponents.

Negatives with Benteke are inconsistent play and he misses too many sitters which I'm sure wouldn't go over too well.

[BloodIsBlue 291]

Out of that list it would have to be Cavani easily, even without the list he has all the traits we need and I'd put him at the top. Second would be Doumbia although many would disagree with me there. Mourinho said the summer transfer window is going to have 1 signing 2 max. If it's going to be 1 signing, and we end off with a good season overall, it would be a waste not to get Cavani. No Costa or Balotelli and the kind of temper they bring. Suarez would is a fantasy although if Liverpool don't make European football they have a promise to keep. Though, even if you won the bidding war for Suarez that would ensue you still lose (Exhibit A: Overpriced Bale).

[Shane 2,275]

Voted for Benteke on the assumption that Cavani wouldn't be available.

Benteke and Lukaku are completely different types of players. Benteke is an excellent target man who can play Hazard, Oscar, William etc through the 18.

He provides a nasty physical edge whereas Lukaku is just a horse. Benteke used his size to create fear in his opponents.

Negatives with Benteke are inconsistent play and he misses too many sitters which I'm sure wouldn't go over too well.

I'd rather give Lukaku and Bamford chances before I'd pay money for Benteke to be honest.

[bababoom 4,478]

Benteke? He's been so poor season, no thanks. I'd go as far to say he isn't much better than Ba...

[ashleyng 6]

Chelsea strikers have been really bad under RA era, except for Drogba and maybe Gudjohnsen, Anelka (and to some extent Kalou & Sturridge) while the majority like Crespo, Shevchenko, Torres, Pizarro, Kezman, Demba Ba, Mutu and Eto'o flop so hard. Hopefully Lukaku will come back strong and be a great Chelsea striker.

[BloodIsBlue 291]

Just saw this thread now so I'll post this again:

I still think Muriel is a perfect fit for the team; great with his back to the net, quick dribbler, makes similar decisions in the box to Cavani, a weak striker but very agile and has a very capable shot on him. He's young and it fits the profile of the team, a much better idea to get him than do something stupid like rebuying Sturridge that's for sure. Things don't look going for our original dreams because Cavani doesn't seem realistic at all and Costa might not be sold; I also don't see the club going for that type of striker if we can't sell Torres. Muriel we could still acquire even with Torres.

[zolayes 14,489]

Bring Back Kalou ,, a hat trick at the weekend ,,,,

[the Blues 11 19]

Cavani and it's not even close.