Closed Pato signs for Corinthians

[Badboy 1,526]

We can have Lukaku playing with his back to goal then Pato and Sturridge buzzing around him looking for opportunities to break !

[Peace. 4,352]

It's impossible to buy him right now. Milan won't sell one of their best players while they are the Serie A leader and still in the UCL.

But this summer, I believe Milan will sell him if we give them a good offer. And we better to give them this 'good offer', he's exactly what we need.

Edited January 10, 2011 by killamanjaro

[LDN Blue 7,903]

It's impossible to buy him right now. Milan won't sell one of their best players while they are the Serie A leader and still in the UCL.

You've actually raised a valuable point about this transfer window..

We must be careful about buying players in January, especially from Europe. Because chances are, they're going to cup-tied. So someone like Pato, for example, would not be eligable to play in the Champions League for us - It'd be a waste for 3/4 months. Just like Arsenal experienced with Arshavin.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

You've actually raised a valuable point about this transfer window..

We must be careful about buying players in January, especially from Europe. Because chances are, they're going to cup-tied. So someone like Pato, for example, would not be eligable to play in the Champions League for us - It'd be a waste for 3/4 months. Just like Arsenal experienced with Arshavin.

But many fans question if we will qualify for the CL this year, why not buy someone that can help us get the best league poistion possible even if they are cu-tied.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

But many fans question if we will qualify for the CL this year, why not buy someone that can help us get the best league poistion possible even if they are cu-tied.

Then again, winning the Champions League gets you into the following year's competition, even if you don't finish 4^th (Just ask Liverpool)

[Kostas 1,468]

It was just a matter of time before this old one popped up again.

Pretty much.

Now where's that Neymar topic?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The only way we'll bring him here is if we either pay something ridiculous (£50 million+) and offer them Drogba or Anelka, for instance. Milan will not sell unless they can milk millions out of the boy.

[HRiver 1,512]

Pato's absolute class, he's worth all that million. Drogba and Anelka are already old now, and Pato is only 21. The club must start thinking about its future.

[Corlett 202]

Pato's absolute class, he's worth all that million. Drogba and Anelka are already old now, and Pato is only 21. The club must start thinking about its future.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Sturridge is nowhere near Pato's level.

But I don't think that's your main point (is it?)

[HRiver 1,512]

I think he was on about our clubs future, and I completely agree and haven't forgotten about Dan Sturridge, but I meant apart from him. We need more young players for the upcoming years.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Sturridge is class!

Not world, but he defo has a future here if given his chances. In the end, that's what it is all about - Carlo's confidence in Sturridge's abilities and the amount of game time he should have.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Sturridge is nowhere near Pato's level.

He will be if we can start him regularly and keep him away from Liverpool

[Peace. 4,352]

He will be if we can start him regularly and keep him away from Liverpool

So he won't be as good as Pato , since I don't how he could stay here... Excepted if he loves Chelsea of all his heart, but I doub of that.

[chrismada9 1,948]

So he won't be as good as Pato , since I don't how he could stay here... Excepted if he loves Chelsea of all his heart, but I doub of that.

I don't think you've actually seen him in action have you?

Every time he plays he has a fresh approach in attack. Compared to our first choice starters. The only reason why people say he won't be as good as Pato, is because Chelsea hardly start him! I've seen the way he plays! He's a lot better than people might think. Zilina (okay it's a small team) but you're getting games and impressing at least. He played well in that game... I should know because I went to the Bridge to watch that game.

As for his loyalty. That depends on Ancelotti playing him. If not, then yes I suspect a loan move somewhere would be a second option. But that's something I don't want to see Sturridge doing this month... going out on loan.

Edited January 16, 2011 by CJ Revo