Wishlist Daniele de Rossi

[yuvala 2,167]

Anyone know if he'd actually leave Roma ?

[OneMoSalah 8,884]

Anyone know if he'd actually leave Roma ?

His relationship with Zemen was very odd but isn't the AC Milan coach not taking over at Roma? Depends as well if he wants another challenge so to speak. He apparently said he'd leave if it helped Roma financially too a year or so ago.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

would absolutely love him here. IMO age will not affect him that much, many DMs have their best times in their 30ies, especially comabtive players who rather rely on their experience than on their physical attributes. He would really like it in the EPL, hope he speaks English already. He can tackle and pass as good as anyone. With him we would have a proper DM who could play alongside anyone. IMO our problem in midfield has rather been a lack of protection than a lack of creativity. We got Mazacar+Lamps for that. We do not need an extra DLP when we have them+de Rossi, who also can play a good pass. De Rossi is a complete double pivot on his own. He will not cost that much, no other signing in midfield would be needed, he would not impede the progress of Chalobah

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Available for £12.8m supposedly. There was an article on Gazzetta della Sport, which has been removed from the website.

[Fernando 6,585]

I really thought we would not go for older players because of our policy.

But with Mourinho coming back is a good thing if this happens. As it will show what we really need the most.

Our team is nearing completion bar that one top dm. Mikel is just good enough for a squad player and that's all he will be.

But this guy might be the final piece we are missing.

If you take a look back at Mourinho Chelsea I would say that the most important player in that formation was Maka.

Take him out and the whole foundation comes crashing down.

Not many people notice it but the role of his skills as dm was what made the difference from attack to defense.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He's 30, haven't been his old self this season and is on the decline. Roma realize that and want to do the smart thing and cash in on him while his reputation is still good.

[Billy. 2,742]

Ermmm yes please.

[Leif 6,006]

Fuck that 'argument' which starts off most posts saying we shouldn't get him by stating what age he is. Just look at Arsenal for following that exact mentality of "young kidz rule da worlsd!!!". That is all.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Roma midfielder, Daniele De Rossi could be heading to Chelsea for around €15m [Gazzetta dello Sport].

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Roma midfielder, Daniele De Rossi could be heading to Chelsea for around €15m [Gazzetta dello Sport].

Link?

[Beepu 1,714]

Hopefully this is true, he can give us that little bit of steel in the midfield. Really tired seeing our midfield get run over.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Link?

http://theshedender.com/2013/05/tabloid-talk/italian-reports-linking-de-rossi-to-chelsea?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

http://www.footballcourier.com/news/story/2248840/italian-reports-linking-de-rossi-to-chelsea.html

[Jusek 2,031]

Modric-De Rossi pivot would be darn good. Creative CMF with tough DMF, perfect.

[Jype 6,398]

This guy is better than Yaya Toure and that's saying a lot. No more getting over-run in midfield if we get DDR. Him alongside a playmaker would get us the title, even with Torres up front.

[nono 791]

When did the word pivot start getting used so much ?