Florent Malouda

[James 5,286]

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda is wanted by Barcelona to replace the outgoing Ronaldinho.

Just saw it on Skysports news.

[EskWeston 696]

Has been linked with Barca for a while now, was talk about him being used in a swap for Dos Santos. I would let Malouda go and bring in a different type of winger, if Barca want him we should use it to get a decent amount or a player we are interested in like Dos Santos or Eto'o

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I would like to keep him, because I feel he will be excellent next season. However he is only 27 and the best days of his career are yet to come, so if it came down to a swap deal with another player, I think it would be wise to let him go - for the best of the club and the player.

[Badboy 1,526]

I would be happy if we kept him but the only thing i have with malouda is he cant dribble.

[Luke 60]

who would defenders be afraid of, robben or malouda??? robben every time

malouda has to go, he offers nothing IMO

[pablo814 1]

I'd give up Malouda if we can get Giovanni...

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

I'd like to see him have another season, but if it's for Dos Santos, then okay...

[BlueLion. 21,491]

who would defenders be afraid of, robben or malouda??? robben every time

malouda has to go, he offers nothing IMO

O, ye of little faith. Let me cast your mind back 8 months ago to a player called Michael Ballack.

[EskWeston 696]

I agree Malouda can get better! However i just don't think he has the qualities for what WE are looking for and need in a winger. Speed, skill and the desire to beat defenders. It would only hold us back if we were to keep him on in my opinion.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Fair point and I respect your opinion. I guess the only reason I'm so confident he can shine is because I saw how well he can play for Lyon.

[EskWeston 696]

Fair point and I respect your opinion. I guess the only reason I'm so confident he can shine is because I saw how well he can play for Lyon.

I don't doubt at all that he can be a good player, a very good player. But the wing positions are THE positions we need to strengthen with the right type of player to make us fly again.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Maybe some more competition could guarantee he improves? Bringing in someone like Quaresma or Ribery would be brilliant for that reason, because it gives us another option and gives Malouda the incentive to perform.