Paulinho

[Styles 9,790]

???

The last thing we need is playmaker dude, what are you talking about? Its not 2011 anymore.

Why?

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Why?

He obviously doesn't know the difference between a deep lying playmaker like Gundogan or a traditional playmaker, a number "10" like Juan Mata. Like you said, we could do with a DLP to pair alongside Matic. It's been said a zillion times before on TC.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

I hope this is true! I really wanted him in the summer! he will be the next Frank Lampard for us! Quality player!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

No chance. He's a starter for Brazil over Ramires for a reason. He's pretty good going forward for a CM, and also good in the air.

I think if he signs, it will show Mou has been disappointed in Ramires, and sees Paulinho as a better option to him.

Jose disappointed with Ramires?! Yeah, it shows when he keeps saying and over and over again what a crucial key player he is for us!

Agree to disagree about who is better between him and Paulinho. Though I do agree that Paulinho suits Brazil's system better than Rami. But that doesn't make him a better player for us.

[bushman 2,043]

Who knows whether he makes a better player or not for Chelsea? Another assumption here.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Jose disappointed with Ramires?! Yeah, it shows when he keeps saying and over and over again what a crucial key player he is for us!

Agree to disagree about who is better between him and Paulinho. Though I do agree that Paulinho suits Brazil's system better than Rami. But that doesn't make him a better player for us.

When was the last time Mou spoke about Ramires? i genuinely haven't heard much since the beginning of the season.

Imo, Ramires only plays so much because his competition = 35 year old Lamps, a CB and Mikel who's too defensive to play alongside Matic or Luiz.

I don't see anyway Ramires is still a sure starter for Chelsea next season.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

When was the last time Mou spoke about Ramires? i genuinely haven't heard much since the beginning of the season.

Imo, Ramires only plays so much because his competition = 35 year old Lamps, a CB and Mikel who's too defensive to play alongside Matic or Luiz.

I don't see anyway Ramires is still a sure starter for Chelsea next season.

He talks about him all the time in postmatch interviews, especially on CTV. The last time I think was when he was suspended and he said after the game what a huge miss he was because he's such an important key player for us.

I can see your reasons for not thinking he will be a starter next season but Jose's comments throughout the season have suggested otherwise.

[Fernando 6,422]

Interesting, he is not bad and if we get him for a good price I will say good business.

Let's see if this story has any legs, or just a BS rumor made up.

[chrismada9 1,948]

I'd rather sign a different Tottenham player...

... goes by the name of Luka Modric??

[Strike 7,192]

Luiz Gustavo Lars Bender Schneiderlin Khedira Pogba

[didierforever 7,349]

Luiz Gustavo Lars Bender Schneiderlin Khedira Pogba

??? list of players we dont want?

[yuvala 2,167]

If we really want to be like Real Madrid, Bayern, and the other top teams we should be aiming higher, we should be aiming for world class players, not players like Paulinho.

[didierforever 7,349]

why would u buy paulinho when u can get a better ball player like rakitic for lesser or same amount. crap rumor.

[Strike 7,192]

??? list of players we dont want?

list of alternatives for Paulinho

why would u buy paulinho when u can get a better ball player like rakitic for lesser or same amount. crap rumor.

i guess Mourinho will sign a box to box player rather than someone like Rakitic.

[didierforever 7,349]

list of alternatives for Paulinho

i guess Mourinho will sign a box to box player rather than someone like Rakitic.

he is currently playing and THULPING as a box to box. have not seen much but saw sevilla's win over RM and a couple of their europa matches. he would seem to be perfect alongside matic.

[Strike 7,192]

he is currently playing and THULPING as a box to box. have not seen much but saw sevilla's win over RM and a couple of their europa matches. he would seem to be perfect alongside matic.

yeah even then Rakitic is not the type of midfielder Jose signs. I wouldn't mind Rakitic. He's creative and there is MvG who is more of a box to box player plus Loftus Cheek and few other youngsters coming through

Matic Rakitic Luiz MvG Lampard - good midfield options

[DYC. 7,542]

No thank you. The team lacks players with genuine skill and vision. Last thing the team needs is another athletic type.

The club was so close to signing Modric a few years ago.. how I'd love to see him play for Chelsea.

[didierforever 7,349]

yeah even then Rakitic is not the type of midfielder Jose signs. I wouldn't mind Rakitic. He's creative and there is MvG who is more of a box to box player plus Loftus Cheek and few other youngsters coming through

Matic Rakitic Luiz MvG Lampard - good midfield options

those might very well be our midfield options for the next season. would not mind it.