Lionel Messi

[DavidEU 2,023]

2. We have got gael kakuta coming through who is going to be one of the best players in the world.

Sorry but thats hilarious. How many times have you seen the chap play?

I think people are getting abit carried away with Kakuta. Yes he looks a prospect, but so did Carlton Cole and Mikael Forrsell amongst others. He did well in the youth cup, yes, but one or two of the games he was non-existent to be honest. Lets give it 2-3 years to see if hes still impressing before we say hes going to be world class.

As for Messi, as Jim said great player, but cant see Barcelona letting him go. Dont think there short of money, and they're obviously are determined to get back to the level they were 2-3 years ago - something they wont do if they sell Messi.

Kaka is more realistic, and for £35-£40M, he'd be great. Can sense at least one top world class player coming in, and Kaka seems most likely.

[Luke 60]

i'd love to see messi here but i think kaka is a more realistic target (they want sheva back so badly, could temp them with a player plus cash deal)

and lets not forget ronaldinho, heard on tv today bacelona only want 32mil for him... worth a mention

[DavidEU 2,023]

£32M for Ronaldinho?!

No-ones going to pay that.

[Luke 60]

im not too sure why he has fallen out with barcelona, my dad said he saw a report that he has refused to train and has got fat...

well we paid 30mil for sheva so......

[DavidEU 2,023]

Its because hes such a big head, and practically does what he wants. Someone on Revista de la Liga (program on Sky Sports about Spanish football) was saying how training at the big clubs in Spain isnt taken as seriously, and the 'big stars' such as Ronaldinho basically train when they want and how they want.

The Sheva situation was different though, he was one of the best strikers around at that time, and also Romans buddy. Ronaldinho isn't what he was a few years ago, and isnt worth anywhere near £30M in my opinion.

[Dan 1]

For Roman to have the team playing how he wants, it will take 1 of 3 players to achieve.

Kaka, Ronaldo, or Messi. I just can’t see him being satisfied unless 1 of these 3 players are in the team… Until another prodigy comes around anyway…

[Luke 60]

how old is he now? does anybody know?

i do think a player like ronaldinho, kaka, messi... is the kind of player we need for next season

kalou/malouda/swp just arent good enough

[DavidEU 2,023]

Messi 20

Ronaldinho 28

Kaka 26

[Badboy 1,526]

Sorry but thats hilarious. How many times have you seen the chap play?

Listen this is why england's football system is so shit you would rather give a team 35 million

for a young player than bring one of your own in. When barca had there horrible period, they

wanted to wait for messi instead of getting ronaldo because they have faith in there academy.

Frank arnesen neeeds to bring in the ajax academy system, instead of this bull dog english system of spend millions on youth players and facilities and have one player come through.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Yes, thats correct, but it doesnt support your point.

You said Kakuta is going to be world class - whats that based on? A hatrick against Port Vale in the Youth Cup?

Obviously I'd love to see him come through, but hes along way from doing so right now. As I said before, Mikael Forssell and Carlton Cole were superb at the level Kakuta is now, and look at them now. Carlton set extraordinary goal scoring records at youth level, but hasnt done much since.

Its far to early to judge how good Kakuta is going to be.

[Badboy 1,526]

Yes, thats correct, but it doesnt support your point.

You said Kakuta is going to be world class - whats that based on? A hatrick against Port Vale in the Youth Cup?

Obviously I'd love to see him come through, but hes along way from doing so right now. As I said before, Mikael Forssell and Carlton Cole were superb at the level Kakuta is now, and look at them now. Carlton set extraordinary goal scoring records at youth level, but hasnt done much since.

Its far to early to judge how good Kakuta is going to be.

1. Laugh out loud how can you compare kakuta with carlton cole and forssell them 2 jokers

did not have half the ability of kakuta. Lampard said out of his own mouth,

"Kakuta stands out for his ability His natural talent for someone who is just 16 is amazing "

2. Kakuta will be a great player one day his natural ability is amazing. This is His first year and he has done really really well.

[DavidEU 2,023]

1. Carlton Cole scored something like 40 goals in one season in the youth team. Which is an all time record at that level. I'm guessing you didnt support Chelsea when he was coming through, otherwise you would be aware of the exitement we had when he was coming through.

2. Franks right, Kakuta does have talent and ability. So did Carlton though. All I'm saying is dont carried away just yet.

3. How can you tell how good a player will be when he's only 16?