Paulinho

[Fernando 6,491]

How funny is it that years ago, if we were linked with signing a current Brazilian midfielder, this place would be buzzing with excitement. Now, the pro's are out to have his head before he's even put pen to paper. He has obviously fallen out of favour with his current club, which is very common when the manager that signed him was sacked. I'm not saying this guy will be the next big thing, but I think he will surprise many. Imagine how pissed those fuckwits would be if we got him cheap and he turned out to be awesome?

I do feel the same like he will be a pleasant surprise.

The thing I'm trying to wrap my head is that levy would want to do business with us after the whole Willian thing.

I say between 15 to 20 million would be a reasonable price.

If those fools try to hustle us I'm afraid the club will look elsewhere.

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How funny is it that years ago, if we were linked with signing a current Brazilian midfielder, this place would be buzzing with excitement. Now, the pro's are out to have his head before he's even put pen to paper. He has obviously fallen out of favour with his current club, which is very common when the manager that signed him was sacked. I'm not saying this guy will be the next big thing, but I think he will surprise many. Imagine how pissed those fuckwits would be if we got him cheap and he turned out to be awesome?

Spurs selling cheap? Signed for 17m last year. Will go for around that or even higher. Chelsea can do a lot better at that price

[gary gordon 1,777]

I do feel the same like he will be a pleasant surprise.

The thing I'm trying to wrap my head is that levy would want to do business with us after the whole Willian thing.

I say between 15 to 20 million would be a reasonable price.

If those fools try to hustle us I'm afraid the club will look elsewhere.

 

Spurs selling cheap? Signed for 17m last year. Will go for around that or even higher. Chelsea can do a lot better at that price

I do agree, but in the past we have tried to buy players off them that were actually in form. Spurs might be looking to cut their loses and move on. Paulinho has said he wants Chelsea, so I guess the balls in our court.

[Joker10 946]

We could lose Mikel and Lampard in the summer, and send MVG on loan.In that scenario we would need two midfielders. So it is possible that we would need two midfielders. In that scenario he would not be a bad signing.

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We could lose Mikel and Lampard in the summer, and send MVG on loan.In that scenario we would need two midfielders. So it is possible that we would need two midfielders. In that scenario he would not be a bad signing.

too many ifs in there and even if the 3 of them leave would rather sign a better player and drop Rami down to bench option

I do agree, but in the past we have tried to buy players off them that were actually in form. Spurs might be looking to cut their loses and move on. Paulinho has said he wants Chelsea, so I guess the balls in our court.

doubt it but we'll see what happens

[Alabama 1,992]

MVG is going nowhere cos he is going to a massive player for the squad next season....its always good to have like 4 or 5 quality players for the pivot position..

[The only place to be 11,313]

Scored one goal, should've had another after a fantastic late run into the box.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

The Brazilian Lampard! Sign him up!

[Rmpr 8,977]

The problem is Paulinho isnt the type of player Chelsea currently needs!

We should sign someone who can control the tempo and dictate our transition from defence to attack with quality passes and Paulinho isnt that type of player. Paulinho is a typical box-to-box with a good goal scoring sense, but that is not what we should be looking for. We should be looking for someone in the the characteristics of a Modric, Xavi, Pirlo, Gundoghan, Schweinsteiger, etc.

He is not the midfielder who is going to add in creativity, which is something we really need...

[iseah100 5,612]

The problem is Paulinho isnt the type of player Chelsea currently needs!

We should sign someone who can control the tempo and dictate our transition from defence to attack with quality passes and Paulinho isnt that type of player. Paulinho is a typical box-to-box with a good goal scoring sense, but that is not what we should be looking for. We should be looking for someone in the the characteristicsa of Modric, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Pirlo, Gundoghan, Schweinsteiger, etc.

He is not the midfielder who is going to add in creativity, which is something we really need...

Witsel! Pjanic! They get my vote.

[Madmax 9,219]

All the pros and cons have been discussed already. My two cents - I hope it's smoke and mirrors to keep our real targets from being leaked.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

All the pros and cons have been discussed already. My two cents - I hope it's smoke and mirrors to keep our real targets from being leaked.

Do you actually believe our board is capable of such secrecy?

[Madmax 9,219]

Do you actually believe our board is capable of such secrecy?

I think the board are smarter than people give them credit for. I should know, I have done it on numerous occasions and been proven wrong!

[Jype 6,398]

Witsel! Pjanic! They get my vote.

Pjanic just signed a new contract at Roma yesterday.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

The problem is Paulinho isnt the type of player Chelsea currently needs!

We should sign someone who can control the tempo and dictate our transition from defence to attack with quality passes and Paulinho isnt that type of player. Paulinho is a typical box-to-box with a good goal scoring sense, but that is not what we should be looking for. We should be looking for someone in the the characteristics of a Modric, Xavi, Pirlo, Gundoghan, Schweinsteiger, etc.

He is not the midfielder who is going to add in creativity, which is something we really need...

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 13/14

1. Man City - 533

2. Chelsea - 506

3. Liverpool - 488

4. Tottenham - 439

5. Newcastle - 420

6. Everton - 415

7. Arsenal - 403

8. Southampton - 397

Its 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!

[The only place to be 11,313]

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 13/14

1. Man City - 533

2. Chelsea - 506

3. Liverpool - 488

4. Tottenham - 439

5. Newcastle - 420

6. Everton - 415

7. Arsenal - 403

8. Southampton - 397

Its 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!

That's actually a fantastic point. Everyone seems to assume we'll be looking for a DLP in the pivot a la Modric or even Rakitic, but I don't know if Mourinho wants or needs that. Oscar tends to drop deep to pick-up the ball so he could play that role, and the pivot becomes an engine room/creative hybrid.

Look at Matic's ability to pick a pass whilst also doing the dirty work. I think what Paulinho could offer is a goal threat from midfield which is something we really don't have at the moment. He can also spread the play better which isn't me saying he's Alonso, capable of long-raking 30 yard passes which some people seem to think. What he does is make those 10-15 yard passes quicker and more consistently than Ramires currently does.

I think some people dislike this deal because he doesn't fit into their plans for the team, not Joses's.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Sorry guys, but labeling this poor player as "The new Lampard", "Lampard's successor" or whatever you might call him is an abomination and one of the biggest insults to a wonderful player and a Chelsea legend.

[Ze Mario 638]

Sorry guys, but labeling this poor player as "The new Lampard", "Lampard's successor" or whatever you might call him is an abomination and one of the biggest insults to a wonderful player and a Chelsea legend.

Really? how many insults that received by messi and cr7 then?

hint: buttload