Radamel Falcao

[Madmax 9,219]

You're very naive if you think the club is working on one deal - close it - and than moves to the next one.

I think there are some misunderstandings. I clearly listed the reasons why I'm not feeling this move but if I didn't explain them properly, apologies. A third striker would be alright so long as it's not at the cost of the areas that are far more important (imo) . It has nothing to do with the order of transfers and everything to do with their necessity.

I dont get why would anyone listen to Mourinho when he's talking about transfers, if he said "a couple of signings" that could also mean 5 signings.

Well if he's talking bollocks then I don't have any reason to complain, do I? Because then he's doing what I think he needs to do. But since for now I'm taking him at face value, he can only pleasantly surprise me

[lucio 5,418]

You're very naive if you think the club is working on one deal - close it - and than moves to the next one. Im sure right now we're working on a RW, a CM and at least one defender and GK. Today Falcao got the headlines, so what? it could be the first signing, because maybe its the most easy deal. For now its just another player we're reportedly interested in, like Griezmann, Koke or Stones.

I dont get why would anyone listen to Mourinho when he's talking about transfers, if he said "a couple of signings" that could also mean 5 signings.

It's already gone from a "quiet summer" to a couple of signings to 2 or 3.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I think there are some misunderstandings. I clearly listed the reasons why I'm not feeling this move but if I didn't explain them properly, apologies. A third striker would be alright so long as it's not at the cost of the areas that are far more important (imo) . It has nothing to do with the order of transfers and everything to do with their necessity.

Well if he's talking bollocks then I don't have any reason to complain, do I? Because then he's doing what I think he needs to do. But since for now I'm taking him at face value, he can only pleasantly surprise me

The first post i quoted was "No, no, no. At least 3 other positions need improvement".

So my first question was "why it means we wont improve those 3 positions?".

We dont have any idea if this signing would be in the place of a CM/RW, thats why i dont understand your first post.

In English "A couple of" means 'some', 'a number'. "Couple" = pair. But anyway, read into Jose saying 2, 3 or 4 is stupid imo, he wont tell you exactly how many players he'll bring (why would he do it?).

im pretty sure he dont know the nubmer himself. Players could leave and than you need more signings.

[Madmax 9,219]

The first post i quoted was "No, no, no. At least 3 other positions need improvement".

So my first question was "why it means we wont improve those 3 positions?".

We dont have any idea if this signing would be in the place of a CM/RW, thats why i dont understand your first post.

In English "A couple of" means 'some', 'a number'. "Couple" = pair. But anyway, read into Jose saying 2, 3 or 4 is stupid imo, he wont tell you exactly how many players he'll bring (why would he do it?).

im pretty sure he dont know the nubmer himself. Players could leave and than you need more signings.

Which is why I clarified that I would be fine with a 3rd striker so long as the other positions (that imo need it more) are strengthened. Now as far as Falcao specifically for that 3rd striker role, I don't think it could work, as detailed earlier.

[DYC. 7,542]

Which is why I clarified that I would be fine with a 3rd striker so long as the other positions (that imo need it more) are strengthened. Now as far as Falcao specifically for that 3rd striker role, I don't think it could work, as detailed earlier.

I agree with you on that. It's not easy for a player to barely play and then expect him to perform when called upon. I was shocked Remy scored as often as he did, including important strikes. Falcao had to come in as substitute pretty often last season and he didn't actually make an impact. He's always been first choice.

I prefer the club looking for a striker with a specialty. Whether that's being strong in the air, holding the ball, a workhorse, speed demon etc. That way he can have an impact without having to score. Falcao is not that player.

[Superblue 6,372]

Not convinced by Falcao after this season but it is an improvement on Drogba for our trio of strikers and the fact is when Costa is fit he's first choice and plays.

[stroey 2,525]

When I think about Mourinho, Falcao and Costa, I think about this moment:

https://youtu.be/vpsgEq_oZVE

Skip to 01.05 for the goal.

Just two years ago, Tibo, Courtois, Diego, Mourinho, Falcao, Luis, were all in Madrid, now they can be together in our team for next season.

[Vytis33 1,262]

I'd rather have Chicharito if he's available. Tons of energy and movement as a substitute, and would trust him to start if Diego and Remy were injured at the same time again.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Chicharito in a Chelsea shirt... even his nickname is annoying.

Im also pretty sure that for once in his career he would like to actually play every week.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Dunno, only used him as an example, I'd rather we sign no striker.

We're gonna have to sign a striker. Drogba made 29 appearances this year, more than any other striker. It's clear with Remy and costa we're probably gonna need an experienced forward. No one comes here knowing they're likely third choice. Falcao has something to prove and will likely be motivated to succeed here seeing as it is his last chance at a big club. I actually don't mind him as third choice given the market and circumstances.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Has scored quite a few against United, Liverpool and Tottenham down the years. Also tends to score in other games when City needed it most.

If Mourinho is willing to rotate a little bit more, then I don't think it would be problem for him to come here and besides, Remy can play out wide if/when needed. That being said, I doubt City will sell him to us.

I'm not so convinced by dzeko. Extremely inconsistent. I doubt highly he comes here to be third choice when the reason he likely leaves city is because he's third choice.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I prefer the club looking for a striker with a specialty. Whether that's being strong in the air, holding the ball, a workhorse, speed demon etc. That way he can have an impact without having to score. Falcao is not that player.

Me too. I think we need to let this play out a bit. There's still Charlie Austin and Benteke who are also excellent finishers and great in the air I'm not so sure falcao is our one and only target but one who is easily attainable given the circumstance.

I'm sure we have a few irons in the fire.

[DYC. 7,542]

Me too. I think we need to let this play out a bit. There's still Charlie Austin and Benteke who are also excellent finishers and great in the air I'm not so sure falcao is our one and only target but one who is easily attainable given the circumstance.

I'm sure we have a few irons in the fire.

If Utd come in for Cech, I'd include Van Persie in the deal (if he wants to join).

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

Has scored quite a few against United, Liverpool and Tottenham down the years. Also tends to score in other games when City needed it most.

If Mourinho is willing to rotate a little bit more, then I don't think it would be problem for him to come here and besides, Remy can play out wide if/when needed. That being said, I doubt City will sell him to us.

Against Real Madrid as well in the CL. Scored v QPR in that game the year they first won the title too, think it was the equalizer. Scores big goals.

[mikeholiday 209]

Didnt mourinho say last year that dzeko was city's best player?

Btw, is dimarzio reliable at all?