Sergio Aguero joins the other Manchester club

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea made a resounding statement of intent last night when they launched a £45 million bid for Sergio Agüero, the Atlético Madrid striker.

Agüero has been coveted by some of Europe’s top clubs, but Carlo Ancelotti hopes to conclude his first transfer since taking over as manager to make up for the disappointment of being unable to sign Kaká, who joined Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old has cut a reputation as one of the most skilful second strikers around and could potentially be an excellent foil for Didier Drogba. He scored 17 goals last season to boot.

Off the pitch, he gained fame when he paired up with Giannina, daughter of his Argentina coach, Diego Maradona, and they had a baby boy in February. Benjamin was taken to his first game at the age of two weeks and watched his father score twice as Atlético beat Barcelona.

Pini Zahavi has been brokering the deal with Peter Kenyon, the chief executive, showing that the Israeli super-agent has strengthened his influence in Chelsea’s biggest transfers.

The offer is likely to include payments based on appearances and success at Stamford Bridge, and is some way below the £51.5 million buyout clause that Agüero has in his Atlético contract.

Chelsea held talks at the weekend with José Segui, who works for IMG, Agüero’s representative. The sticking point could be his salary demands of about £100,000 a week net, which Chelsea are unwilling to meet.

Alexandre Pato, the AC Milan and Brazil forward, has left the door open for a move to Chelsea, and a reunion with his former coach after saying that his future will be resolved this month.

The 19-year-old, who scored 15 timkes for Milan last season, said: “Before I decide my future, I want to talk to Ancelotti and then Milan officials. He is an extraordinary man. It’s thanks to Ancelotti that I have been able to emerge at AC Milan.”

[Steve 10,227]

Hes at the top of the list in players id like to sign. The club seems to be showing there interest in him there is rumours in nearly every website and newspaper.

[ChelseaUSA 0]

I really want him too, but the wages hes asking for are really high, higher than kaka and i dont think anyone (including us) would give him that. But for the 45 million trasnfer fee and reasonable wages ill take him over villa every time.

[gary gordon 1,777]

i would prefer Forlan. 34 goals this year in la liga.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Forlan is much, much older, and we all know how his time in the EPL went.

I'd actually prefer to sign Aguero to Benzema for the simple reason he will cost less. KB is the better all-round striker in my opinion, but Aguero is a player very much in the Crespo mold and would suit us to the core.

[EskWeston 696]

Very excited about the prospect of us signing Aguero. This would be a massive sign that we are moving in the right direction.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Just saw the video that wes posted up...

I sooo want Aguero to come to Chelsea now!!

[Badboy 1,526]

This will be the most exciting signing at Chelsea for years.

[Kez 2,727]

i would prefer Forlan. 34 goals this year in la liga.

I dont understand why?

[Term-X 7,891]

i would prefer Forlan. 34 goals this year in la liga.

we already have Drogba & Anelka, we dont need forlan who was a premiership flop

and Pato is young, we need young players.

Edited June 10, 2009 by Terminator X

[chrismada9 1,948]

Reports claim Aguero wants to stay at Atletico Madrid

[Matterz 67]

One stand out game of his this season was against Barcelona where he ripped their defence apart single handed. He is an awesome talent would love to snap him up probably more so than Pato. Also saw him play in the youth world cup before he moved to Aletico and he was one of the stand out talents. The only question is should we sign him or David Villa?

[warnie_666 1,081]

Aguero Obviously.

Imagine a Strike Pairing of Aguero and Drogba.

-------------Cech

--Boswinga----Terry ---Alex----Cole

Joe-------Essien-----Lampard----Malouda

--------Aguero

---------------Drogba

[gary gordon 1,777]

Aguero Obviously.

Imagine a Strike Pairing of Aguero and Drogba.

-------------Cech

--Boswinga----Terry ---Alex----Cole

Joe-------Essien-----Lampard----Malouda

--------Aguero

---------------Drogba

I think our golden boot winner deserves a spot over Malouda.

[ChelseaUSA 0]

well David Villa is almost surely off to Real Madrid, and AC Milan are being really stubborn on Pato, so i say we just make a strong push for Aguero and end all this transfer drama