Diego Costa

[The Skipper 20,593]

Seriously, what's the point of bringing in Tiago? We have Ramires, Mikel, and MvG as squad players there. Mikel plays his very specific role excellently and bringing in another midfielder would seriously dent what few opportunities MvG would've had as things stand now.

Seems like a completely pointless signing even if it won't cost anything.

Only way it'll make sense to me is if Mikel is off... But then again, I think Mikel could still do a very decent job for us in specific situations... Tiago isn't really needed right now but who knows who we're selling?

[DavidEU 2,023]

Seriously, what's the point of bringing in Tiago? We have Ramires, Mikel, and MvG as squad players there. Mikel plays his very specific role excellently and bringing in another midfielder would seriously dent what few opportunities MvG would've had as things stand now.

Seems like a completely pointless signing even if it won't cost anything.

Mikel looks likely to leave, doesn't he. Showed away to Atletico that he's still got something to offer, but looks inevitable.

Wouldn't be surprised either to see MVG leave on loan.

[Pizy 18,419]

Unless Mikel himself insists on leaving then I'd rather just keep him than sign Tiago. Still a useful tool late in games to lock up shop and protect a lead.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Seriously, what's the point of bringing in Tiago? We have Ramires, Mikel, and MvG as squad players there. Mikel plays his very specific role excellently and bringing in another midfielder would seriously dent what few opportunities MvG would've had as things stand now.

Seems like a completely pointless signing even if it won't cost anything.

4-3-3 formation. Our pure cm only matic, ramires, van ginkel, mikel, fabregas. Even if you add Oscar there, with Tiago it will makes 7 players for 3 position. Considering suspension (Ramires), injury, number of games and stuff that would make sense imo.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

You have Sources too? lol.

ha no mate just a hunch. I do reckon it's all done. Perhaps being held up by Felipe Luis deal and wanting to announce both? Really not sure but sone mutterings that Luis is now sorted so we'll see

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Fatima.Mohamed ‏@Fatima_CFC

@DailyChelseaFC @FabrizioRomano Do you know when the @DieegoCosta19 Costa to @chelseafc deal will be completed and made official?

Fabrizio Romano‏@FabrizioRomano

@Fatima_CFC @DailyChelseaFC @DieegoCosta19 @chelseafc Costa will play for Chelsea

[zolayes 14,489]

Chelsea are expected to announce the signings of Atlético Madrid trio Diego Costa, Filipe Luis and Tiago Mendes soon. (Evening Standard)

SOON Sept Or Oct Nov

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

According to my sources, my reliable sources, my trusted sources, I'm getting sick to read all that, lol. And to think that the transfer window is not open yet...

[DROGBAtheGOAT 29]

Yeah cause the alternative is so much better, right? No, the alternative is no release clause and putting all your faith into your club wanting to release you, surely it's then better to at least have some release clause in there and at worst have the player trigger it (like Bayern did with Martinez). and as Toli said, it has nothing to do with Fifa.

Note that this mandatory release clause in La Liga, doesn't mean there can't also be a traditional one in there as we know from Premier League were the clubs are forced to accept the offer... Which Liverpool showed didn't mean much with Suarez too though.

I"m talking about the taxes on the release clause.....

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

According to my sources, my reliable sources, my trusted sources, I'm getting sick to read all that, lol. And to think that the transfer window is not open yet...

So we just signed Fabregas illegally since it hasn't opened yet?

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Starter today. Big game for him.

[iseah100 5,612]

Starter today. Big game for him.

Think the crowd will get to him?

[DavidEU 2,023]

Think the crowd will get to him?

Hes had a few months to prepare for it and I think he's got thicker skin. The Dutch are playing with a fairly defensive side, so if hes quiet I think it will be for that reason and not the crowd.

[Roquila 1,335]

Sky Trinidad and Tobaco confirmed yet?

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

So we just signed Fabregas illegally since it hasn't opened yet?

Deal, agreement, announcement, contract sign could be made anytime in any universe legally, the official player transfer, like it or not, could only go through when transfer window open.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Think the crowd will get to him?

We will see

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Deal, agreement, announcement, contract sign could be made anytime in any universe legally, the official player transfer, like it or not, could only go through when transfer window open.

It opened 2 weeks ago

[DavidEU 2,023]

It opened 2 weeks ago

July 1 it opens, the transfers are complete but they can't be 'registered' to the club until the window opens. Its meaningless though. The official date of the window here is pretty irrelevant.