Radamel Falcao

[Jase 43,479]

Definitely an upgrade over Remy and we just can't let go of this opportunity. Remember Wenger let Fabtegas go because he had fucking Ozil.

Obv he did have a terrible season and pretty sure he'll be back to his best with our midfield outlet. We don't want City or Arsenal a to sign him and watch him knock in 25+ goals next season.

How is Falcao an upgrade over Remy? Falcao is a goal poacher but outside of that, he offers very little in buildup plays and that is something you can't say about Remy. He scores goals and links up with others in creating goals. It's almost criminal how Remy is underrated by some here.

[Azul 1,615]

If he takes a paycut then I have no problem with this signing. If he can find his form then this would be the signing of the season for sure, 4-4-2 with him and Costa upfront would be a force.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Radamel Falcao's move to Chelsea will be confirmed imminently, reports Marca.
The Monaco striker has also been attracting interest from the likes of Zenit and Valencia, but has opted to join the Blues instead this summer.

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[Jase 43,479]

If he takes a paycut then I have no problem with this signing. If he can find his form then this would be the signing of the season for sure, 4-4-2 with him and Costa upfront would be a force.

Mourinho won't go 4-4-2 unless we are desperate in matches.

Radamel Falcao's move to Chelsea will be confirmed imminently, reports Marca.

The Monaco striker has also been attracting interest from the likes of Zenit and Valencia, but has opted to join the Blues instead this summer.

skysports

Anyone who quotes Marca as a source should receive a penalty here...

[Azul 1,615]

Mourinho won't go 4-4-2 unless we are desperate in matches.

Anyone who quotes Marca as a source should receive a penalty here...

Yeah probably but we would stomp midtable teams with that line-up.

[Jase 43,479]

Yeah probably but we would stomp midtable teams with that line-up.

Doubt it. Most teams, if not all, play with 3 in midfield and if we don't have enough of the ball in that area, we won't create enough goalscoring chances to actually score.

[Jase 43,479]

Here's a thought...

[DYC. 7,542]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2007513/Chelsea-close-Radamel-26-5m-Falcao-Porto-striker-accepts-5m-year-deal-principle.html

We had a massive chance to sign him and we didn't. That's what I meant by "turning him down".

P.S. Just shows how much truth newspapers provide.

26.5 mil pounds wasn't even that bad a deal. But I understand why no move was made. Signing a player for 50 mil is a major investment, so you allow him some time to perform.

[Azul 1,615]

Doubt it. Most teams, if not all, play with 3 in midfield and if we don't have enough of the ball in that area, we won't create enough goalscoring chances to actually score.

How did City manage to score so many goals in the 13-14 season then? Don't underestimate the 4-4-2 formation. We have Nemanja and Cesc in midfield, these 2 have played together everytime last season. It's not like Ramires offered a lot in defense last season. He was horrible when we played the 4-3-3, Cesc didn't play too good either. Oscar offers no creativity whatsoever, Cuadrado does not look like Chelsea quality. You overestimate midtable clubs and underestimate what 2 strikers of worldclass level can do upfront.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

I checked "sources" from Columbia with translator and they really are writing all those things that are currently on Twitter. So it seems that this deal genuine happens.

Right. If Mou says it's good then I'm good. One only caveat is that he maybe does favour to his old pal Jorge Mendes like he has done several times before. That just little problem I have with this. Apart from that I'm perfectly fine.

Oh and BTW maybe I missed this but I haven't seen any 25m£ involved in this. If it happens, it will be loan with small fee to Monaco.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Doubt it. Most teams, if not all, play with 3 in midfield and if we don't have enough of the ball in that area, we won't create enough goalscoring chances to actually score.

Against most mid table sides i think we can control the ball with Matic, Cesc, Willian/Oscar and Hazard.

Tbh im not sure that Griezmann, if he comes, would participate in creating possession like the other midfielders, he would probably only take little touches. Maybe (im just pondering here) Mourinho sees the need in more firepower but dont think this player got to be a ball playing midfielder.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

I've read things like this before. Why would this matter if I may ask? Because Falcao would score 25+ goals here with Costa here? Unless you're suggesting Falcao would displace Costa in the starting line-up.

And why are you ruling out that possibility?

[Unionjack 7,531]

Remy has done almost everything asked of him this season. Hes scored some good goals not only a goal sneak. Before he came to us I would have much prefered Bony but now Im really happy he came.

I just dont think that he's got Mous trust. Theres been many times he could have played but Drogs was selected instead. As a 3rd striker

I dont think we could ask for more but he would never push for top spot I dont think. What we need is someone that will and Falcao just isnt it.

[Jase 43,479]

How did City manage to score so many goals in the 13-14 season then? Don't underestimate the 4-4-2 formation. We have Nemanja and Cesc in midfield, these 2 have played together everytime last season. It's not like Ramires offered a lot in defense last season. He was horrible when we played the 4-3-3, Cesc didn't play too good either. Oscar offers no creativity whatsoever, Cuadrado does not look like Chelsea quality. You overestimate midtable clubs and underestimate what 2 strikers of worldclass level can do upfront.

City may have streamrolled the lesser teams but they have also come unstuck because of the 4-4-2. On the top of that, look where the system has gotten him to in the bigger scheme of things.

We have Matic and Fabregas in midfield but the latter is not the best when it comes to defensive duties and we have been exposed on several occasions because of that, even with 3 in midfield in our 4-2-3-1 system. Playing just those 2 in midfield is likely to make it worse (excluding desperate situations).

If you're going to say I overestimate mid-table clubs, then I could easily say you're underestimating them. I'm only highlighting the fact that there is quality in majority of the Premier League teams and if you take them lightly, you'll pay the price.

Having 2 world class strikers upfront is one thing but it's another to actually make it work. Besides, I wouldn't put Falcao in the world class category in his current state.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

You think this one's legit?

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Those pictures are not even funny anymore.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

How is Falcao an upgrade over Remy? Falcao is a goal poacher but outside of that, he offers very little in buildup plays and that is something you can't say about Remy. He scores goals and links up with others in creating goals. It's almost criminal how Remy is underrated by some here.

I've got nothing against Remy but he is not even half the striker that Falcao is. Last time I checked, we do have an array of attacking mids with lots of variety. What we do need is a striker that can push Costa to his best and I think someone like Falcao is our best option. We don't want Remy to provide the outlet when we have better players doing that job.

[Madmax 9,219]

You think this one's legit?

Wow, Jose let himself go in Sydney .. became a weeabo.