Bruno Alves

[EskWeston 696]

Absolutely no need to sign a centre back, 3 World class ones already there and a group of seriously talented youngsters.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

What is it with us and Porto FC

[chrismada9 1,948]

What is it with us and Porto FC

I know!! Just look at the players we've signed from there

- Ferreira

- Carvalho

- Bosingwa

- Meireles?

- B. Alves?

I'd love to see Meireles here, but Alves is a pointless signing. He's 29 in November, and we already have Terry, Alex and Ivanovic as centrebacks, not to mention the likes of Mancienne (if he stays) Bruma and van Aanholt as understudies.

totally not necessary!

[Randall 315]

If we were going to be signing a defender I wouldn't be choosing him.

[sLOVEnian Blue 74]

Rather have David Luiz, who is younger, quicker and better. He would be more expensive but I think he is worth it. But first of all I would try Mancienne, Rajkovič and Bruma in pre season friendlies and see if tehy can compete with Alex, Terry, Ivke and maybe Carvalho (if he stays). I would keep Carvalho for one more year but apparently he is going to Inter so I think we will need one replacement.

[Madmax 9,219]

Why do we need him ffs. JT, Alex and Ivan backed up by Bruma, Hutch and Mancienne. Waste of money and space plus a detriment to the growth of our younger players if this happens.

[Steve 10,227]

He is not needed, i would be very shocked if Chelsea decided to go through with this transfer...

[chrismada9 1,948]

He is not needed, i would be very shocked if Chelsea decided to go through with this transfer...

shock transfer mark 2? After Benayoun? :unsure:

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Agree, don't need him and should give Bruma a chance.

[We Hate Scouse 10,260]

If we sign this guy I will give up all hope of any youth ever actually breaking through! I really do hope this is just paper talk. We do not need another defender. If we have to lose Carv let it be, but we don't need to waste money on a replacement!

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

If we sign this guy I will give up all hope of any youth ever actually breaking through! I really do hope this is just paper talk. We do not need another defender. If we have to lose Carv let it be, but we don't need to waste money on a replacement!

Exactly! Bruma would be a good replacement for Riccy, make it happen Chels.

[Cameron 30]

We are linked with him every single summer...

[Milan 17,835]

Zenit are after him and have already made a bid. I don't care where he will be at the end of the summer, just please, not at Chelsea!

[DavidEU 2,023]

Good news, he's joining Zenit. €22m.

http://www.fcporto.pt/Noticias/Futebol/noticiafutebol_futacordobrunoalves_030810_54412.asp

[We Hate Scouse 10,260]

Thank god for that!

[Milan 17,835]

Indeed. I'd rather keep Carvalho than having him.

[Mário César 811]

Good news. I don't know if Bruno Alves would be able to play in Chelsea.

Good luck, Bruno! ^^

Edited August 4, 2010 by Mário César

[chrismada9 1,948]

I guess we can close this thread now??