Who would you sign to lead the line at Chelsea?

[xPetrCechx 13,578]

EXCLUSIVE: United and Chelsea target Cavani weighs up Premier League move as striker's agents hold talks in London

Edinson Cavani's representatives are in London today as the striker considers a summer move away from Paris Saint-Germain

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2553048/United-Chelsea-target-Edinson-Cavani-weighs-Premier-League-strikers-agents-hold-talks-London.html#ixzz2sZ4uXIZC

[nofacej 132]

No, but there is a difference between your circumstances and Diego Costa's. Diego Costa was born in Brazil, was brought up in Brazil, started playing football in Brazil, Played for Brazil in a friendly, then decided that he wanted to go to Spain.

Yours and Diego Costa's circumstances are completely different, there is no point in even trying to compare them.

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.

[Fernando 6,590]

With Suarez we would kill everyone.

But that's something that seems impossible to get because of his ridiculous price.

[SinineUltra 1,170]

He's not on the list, but a striker I would really, really love to sign is Benzema. I think he fits the system Mou is trying to create here to a tee - he's technically great, great link up play, and also has a brilliant eye for a pass, plus he's used to the Mourinho counter attacking system.

He's been great this season for Madrid, currently he's on 17 goals and 8 assists for Real in 33 appearances. He's probably not available, but IMO he fits us the best as he is a proper team playing centre forward. I think he would link up brilliantly with Willian, Oscar and Hazard.

Here's a highlight video that highlights his link up play, technique, assists etc. (incase you've forgotten or aren't really that familiar):

His back to goal play is superb. One thing that you can take away from is that he plays in La Liga for Real Madrid where you are bound to score more. Then again it isn't easy to outshine Ronaldo and other superstars around you.

[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.

[mannyfreshh 164]

1.benzema 2.cavani 3.manzudic

[Joker10 946]

Benzema would be the best signing, it only can happen if Madrid bid for Suarez.

[BloodIsBlue 291]

Benzema is a very underrated striker, he's been playing in a team where Ronaldo takes a lot of space away from him and still nets em'. I think there are worse fits for this team but I wonder if Benzema would come here, would he fit in? Don't get me wrong if I had he choice I'd take Benzema over Costa 10/10 for his dribbling alone. Real Madrid doesn't underrate him and I think the fan-world writes him off too easily transfer of Suarez (and Aguero) replacing him. I'd take Costa if the situation was more fruitful holistically but Benzema would settle quicker. Besides Atletico knows the trick to being a striker factory and that is something they have been great at. It's the position they a careful to scout for and make sure always play their 9's very purely. Atletico have always played a game to allow their strikers to showcase themselves. When you look at our situation Mourinho is a bit complicated, he demands an advanced role from (all) players that can be tweaked to fit perfectly into the machine needed for each game. This is a big system change for an Atletico striker if you assume my assumption on Mou's role demands are true. Torres was once an Atletico striker too. What I'm getting at is the Chelsea-Diego Costa won't be the Atletico-Diego Costa. He'll still be an upgrade but blades dull quicker when you don't use them properly.

[Benches not the shed 77]

Give Patrick Bamford a chance.