petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Who are these people are they available?Except for Messi, and maybe Iniesta (and not because of their price tag, it's about their wish to be in Barcelona for life), every player out there is available for a certain amount of money. Especially if the buyer is Roman/Chelsea FC.Vidal, Pogba, Kroos, Witsel could be world-class targets if you really want some world-class players for that spot. Juventus are no world beaters, they are the best in Italy, but that's it, they don't have the reputation and the financial resources to resist when Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona, City, Paris, Bayern will be knocking at the door. Same goes for Zenit to be honest - I don't know how many players will want to continue there because of what is happening in Russia (and I'm not talking only about yesterday's riot) . And regarding Kroos, the transfer is in his hands - if he wants to leave this summer, he will leave. Bayern will accept the bids as they are not that stupid to wait until next summer and lose him for free, just like Borussia did with Lewandowski.Some other targets that would be available for the right price are Marchisio, Ramsey, Rakitic, Gundogan.I even think Modric MAY BE available IF Madrid will fail to win Champions League. Those deluded fans and president at Madrid will be pissed off (again) after yet another season in wich they spend a fortune only to win jack shit at the end of it and probably we will see another buying/selling spree in the summer with them going for the brightest toys out there - Pogba, Suarez/Falcao/Aguero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 he would be a Lampard replacement! and i disagree that we need creativity! we have created the 2nd most chances in the league, plus we have the player who has created the most chances in the league also! that is clearly not our problem, we need players who can put the ball in the back of the net consistently! and Paulinho is certainly capable of scoring 10+ goals a season! Chance Created in the PL 13/141. Man City - 5332. Chelsea - 5063. Liverpool - 4884. Tottenham - 4395. Newcastle - 4206. Everton - 4157. Arsenal - 4038. Southampton - 397Its a myth that we lack creativity! what we lack is clinical players, and prolific goalscorers! that is what has cost us this season! certainty not lack of creativity! Chances created definition (i.e. the most misleading stat ever):Any pass that leads to a shot (no matter how speculative). That stat does certainly not mean we're creative enough. We've taken the most shots in the league on average - a lot of them are speculative long shots and not real quality chances. You've got to be kidding yourself if you think that our play in general has been great this season and that we've created bucket loads of quality chances and that the only reason we haven't scored more is because we're missing someone clinical up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Chances created definition (i.e. the most misleading stat ever):Any pass that leads to a shot (no matter how speculative). That stat does certainly not mean we're creative enough. We've taken the most shots in the league on average - a lot of them are speculative long shots and not real quality chances.You've got to be kidding yourself if you think that our play in general has been great this season and that we've created bucket loads of quality chances and that the only reason we haven't scored more is because we're missing someone clinical up front.lets be honest. half our chances this year ,are probably ivan getting into good positions down the right. and we all know. how they end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 lets be honest. half our chances this year ,are probably ivan getting into good positions down the right. and we all know. how they end.Give him a target and he's not too bad. The same criticism was levelled at Azpi but who did he actually have to aim for? Slot a target man into the team (look at Dzeko at City, his goal against Palace being a prime example) and someone coming from deep (Paulinho does seem to have a knack for finding space in the box) and you complete change our second and third-phase attacking play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Except for Messi, and maybe Iniesta (and not because of their price tag, it's about their wish to be in Barcelona for life), every player out there is available for a certain amount of money. Especially if the buyer is Roman/Chelsea FC.Vidal, Pogba, Kroos, Witsel could be world-class targets if you really want some world-class players for that spot. Juventus are no world beaters, they are the best in Italy, but that's it, they don't have the reputation and the financial resources to resist when Chelsea, Madrid, Barcelona, City, Paris, Bayern will be knocking at the door. Same goes for Zenit to be honest - I don't know how many players will want to continue there because of what is happening in Russia (and I'm not talking only about yesterday's riot) . And regarding Kroos, the transfer is in his hands - if he wants to leave this summer, he will leave. Bayern will accept the bids as they are not that stupid to wait until next summer and lose him for free, just like Borussia did with Lewandowski.Some other targets that would be available for the right price are Marchisio, Ramsey, Rakitic, Gundogan.I even think Modric MAY BE available IF Madrid will fail to win Champions League. Those deluded fans and president at Madrid will be pissed off (again) after yet another season in wich they spend a fortune only to win jack shit at the end of it and probably we will see another buying/selling spree in the summer with them going for the brightest toys out there - Pogba, Suarez/Falcao/Aguero.FFP would restrict us from making any sort of bid that would prize Vidal or Pogba from Juventus, while still adding a world class Striker. I'm not a believer Witsel is the playmaker we covet or a playmaker at all and Kroos, in my eyes is a luxury buy he isn't exactly a playmaker/engine room guy like Modric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 FFP would restrict us from making any sort of bid that would prize Vidal or Pogba from Juventus, while still adding a world class Striker. I'm not a believer Witsel is the playmaker we covet or a playmaker at all and Kroos, in my eyes is a luxury buy he isn't exactly a playmaker/engine room guy like Modric.Not if we sell players like Luiz who is rumoured to go for around £30m. Add Ba, Torres, Mikel, January money, the extra 40m from the renewed TV deal, a few players not renewing their contract and a couple of other players coming back from loan and we should be able to afford another big money signing easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekkojoker90 12 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 very good player but imho isn't suited for chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Mario 638 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Not if we sell players like Luiz who is rumoured to go for around £30m. Add Ba, Torres, Mikel, January money, the extra 40m from the renewed TV deal, a few players not renewing their contract and a couple of other players coming back from loan and we should be able to afford another big money signing easily.and we still got £21m from KdB and Mata money, so i believe we'll get the luxury to buy 2 WC players for CM and ST position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/476374/I-will-succeed-at-Tottenham-Paulinho-pours-cold-water-on-Chelsea-switchPhew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/476374/I-will-succeed-at-Tottenham-Paulinho-pours-cold-water-on-Chelsea-switchPhew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/476374/I-will-succeed-at-Tottenham-Paulinho-pours-cold-water-on-Chelsea-switchPhew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAB 1,030 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 You go succeed wherever the hell you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry33 234 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/476374/I-will-succeed-at-Tottenham-Paulinho-pours-cold-water-on-Chelsea-switchPhew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Chances created definition (i.e. the most misleading stat ever):Any pass that leads to a shot (no matter how speculative). That stat does certainly not mean we're creative enough. We've taken the most shots in the league on average - a lot of them are speculative long shots and not real quality chances.You've got to be kidding yourself if you think that our play in general has been great this season and that we've created bucket loads of quality chances and that the only reason we haven't scored more is because we're missing someone clinical up front.You are right, but we don't need any other "creative" player. You don't need creative players to "create" more chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 About his quotes, only a fool will see that as any indication he is ruling out a move for Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 About his quotes, only I fool will see that as any indication he is ruling out a move for Chelsea.Exactly. What do people expect him to say to that question? "Yeah, I regret moving to England. Fuck Tottenham!" While that would be hilarious and probably true, of course he's going to say what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Rather have Song than this dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 You are right, but we don't need any other "creative" player. You don't need creative players to "create" more chances. Yes, I didn't mean that either - I know that it's more about the system that's implemented. That post was in mere reference to the people getting misled by the chances created stat, one of the most bogus stats out there because people think chances created = creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBH 283 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Fredy Guarin 2.0 Shutup Guarín is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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