Robinho

[Fulham Broadway 16,915]

I'm still gutted we missed out on him -played an absolute blinder again last night.

But we should move on , those arabs would want an absolute fortune, and Sparky will say categorically No.

[Kez 2,727]

There's no point even going for him.

Even if Robinho does want to leave they'll hold out for a ridiculous amount of money when we could find someone else much cheaper.

[riks12 3]

Would be pointless to go for him now. Arabs don't need money and they wouldn't sell their best player, because they know it's hard to get another player with his level to their team.

[Chelsea Lad 0]

I wanted him in August, he was the perfect option and exactly what we are missing, but now...no.

[chrismada9 1,948]

No point in trying to sign a player who decided to neglect us just to get more money. Players like that don't deserve to wear a Chelsea shirt

[Chelsea Lad 0]

No point in trying to sign a player who decided to neglect us just to get more money. Players like that don't deserve to wear a Chelsea shirt

He didn't. Real Madrid didn't accept any of our bids, we refused to match City's £32m offer so Robinho only had one choice - Man City.

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is DESPERATE to bring Manchester City ace Robinho to Stamford Bridge.

The Sun says Scolari is trying to get the Brazilian to Chelsea after missing out in August. And the struggling Blues boss even invited clubs to make an offer for any of his players.

Scolari said: “I know many managers and assistants are calling the players saying this or that. Now is the time for ALL of my players — call and buy.”

He is offering £15million plus FOUR players, Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda, Salomon Kalou and a centre-back, for Robinho.

Robinho knows of Chelsea’s interest but has started to feel an affinity with City where he has a strong rapport with the fans.

However, he also has a big affection for Scolari.

Scolari was furious when Chelsea lost out to City in the £32.5m battle for Robinho’s services on the very last day of the transfer window.

He has vowed ever since that if he could find a way of getting Robinho out of City he would.

A source close to Robinho said: “This is an amazing twist to what’s going on with Kaka. City have to keep Robinho if Kaka is to go there but if Kaka stays at AC Milan then Robinho will have a decision to make.”

[Laylabelle 9,376]

Hahahaha I love the sun

[Steve 10,227]

lol niceee joke.

[Kez 2,727]

4 players lmao

[chrismada9 1,948]

What a load of rubbish!

[the wes 7,212]

As if missing out on one Brazilian superstar were not troubling enough yesterday, Manchester City are facing a battle to retain the services of Robinho, who is attracting renewed interest from Chelsea while facing the threat of disciplinary action after walking out on the squad’s winter training camp in Tenerife.

Mark Hughes, the City manager, was disappointed to learn on Monday night that Robinho had left the training camp to fly back to Brazil to address what he called a “family matter”. Hughes and Garry Cook, the executive chairman, are eager to find out the legitimacy or otherwise of Robinho’s claim before deciding whether to fine him at least a week’s wages, which equates to £160,000, but the episode has come at the worst possible time for City, with the forward becoming unsettled by a renewal of interest from Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Chelsea manager.

City stole Robinho from under the noses of Chelsea when they paid a British-record fee of £34.2 million to sign him from Real Madrid in September, but Scolari’s interest in the player has not gone away. While Chelsea are not in a position to make a bid for him this month — with Roman Abramovich, the owner, demanding that the club move towards self-sufficiency rather than rely purely on his financial backing — Robinho has been made aware that Scolari would like to bid for him again in the summer.

Cook said yesterday that he knew nothing of Chelsea’s interest in Robinho, but he did refer to an interest expressed in certain City players by Peter Kenyon, the London club’s chief executive, during negotiations over the £12 million signing of Wayne Bridge this month. When asked about City’s reported interest in John Terry, the Chelsea captain, Cook said: “I had a meeting with Kenyon but I didn’t bring up his name. He did ask about some of our superstars, but I’m not allowed to ask about his.”

Cook confirmed that an internal investigation into Robinho’s actions on Monday was taking place amid reports that the player had flown home to celebrate his 25th birthday on Sunday with his family. “I have spoken to Mark, but only briefly,” he said. “Robinho left the training ground on Monday. Until I get all the details, I don’t know much more. I don’t know why he left the camp. I will say that the Kaká and Robinho issues are unconnected. That is an unfortunate coincidence from our standpoint.”

In a statement, Robinho tried to play down the controversy over his disappearance. “I had made Manchester City aware that I needed to return to Brazil because of a family matter,” he said. “I will return to the club and I hope to sort this out as soon as possible. I feel it is important to underline that I did not return to Brazil because of the Kaká deal. I am committed to helping Manchester City become the force that the owners assured me they will become.”

[pippin 0]

interesting. though todays press are honting thats hes looking for a get out of eastlands free card and that we are the apparent buyers

[riks12 3]

According to Goal.com Hughes is chasing Drogba now. That's a great news IMO.

Robinho is already unhappy at Manchester I think. Would be a great deal: Drogba, Malouda + some cash for Robinho.

Edited January 22, 2009 by riks12

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[SempreJuve 62]

To be completely i honest i dont see robinho coming to Chelsea. i actually see him staying with man city a bit longer than moving for sure, but to Chelsea i doubt it.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Sell Drogba to City.

[Akemisu 0]

Drogba + Cash = Robinho