BlueLion. 21,491 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Why has the reported price literally doubled?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Why has the reported price literally doubled?!Maybe they declined the initial €12m offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I honestly hope this doesn't happen, because it would only strengthen the rumors of Luiz moving to Barca or Napoli ... ... and Luiz is better than De Rossi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I honestly hope this doesn't happen, because it would only strengthen the rumors of Luiz moving to Barca or Napoli ... ... and Luiz is better than De Rossi!There's really no connection between Luiz leaving and DR coming IMO.And DR is much better in DM probably and he's got like 2-3 good years, while Luiz is a promising CB with many more years to improve and become a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 There's really no connection between Luiz leaving and DR coming IMO.And DR is much better in DM probably and he's got like 2-3 good years, while Luiz is a promising CB with many more years to improve and become a beast.Not sure if I agree with that or not! I think Luiz is a workhorse in DM, and can do good if not better in that position than DR can ... scores exceptional goals from there as well, just look at the ones against Fulham and Basel as examples!And let's not forget... he enjoys his football and is one of the happiest football players in the Premier League..Italian midfielders struggle in the BPL (in 'this' generation anyway.. I know RDM and Zola were gods back in the 90s), but just have a look at how Aquilani faired for the bindippers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Not sure if I agree with that or not! I think Luiz is a workhorse in DM, and can do good if not better in that position than DR can ... scores exceptional goals from there as well, just look at the ones against Fulham and Basel as examples!And let's not forget... he enjoys his football and is one of the happiest football players in the Premier League..Italian midfielders struggle in the BPL (in 'this' generation anyway.. I know RDM and Zola were gods back in the 90s), but just have a look at how Aquilani faired for the bindippers!I dunno I cant remember Luiz being so good in a game against a team like United, Everton, City, Arsenal ...He's very good there against lower side teams because he can run freely and join the attack, he also manages to defend well. But I feel that DR will bring something else to our game, more domination, control, power, experience.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 De Rossi would be an amazing signing, he is just what we need in midfield, and if we sign him and once he settles and learns to speak good English (if he cant already) then i could see Jose making him Captain as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Not sure if I agree with that or not! I think Luiz is a workhorse in DM, and can do good if not better in that position than DR can ... scores exceptional goals from there as well, just look at the ones against Fulham and Basel as examples!He was actually playing CB for that goal if I'm not mistaken.Also, the greatest thing about having De Rossi in midfield is that it allows us to release Luiz as an unorthodox, auxiliary attacking weapon from CB, which is really a bonus to the whole team as it gives opposition one more threat to look after - which in turn opens and frees up more space for the likes of Mata, Hazard, Oscar and whoever is playing up front. Luiz can go forward with more ease as De Rossi will be adequately able to fill in when he goes on one of his adventures. I think De Rossi would also compliments Oscar (who's future I see in the pivot) well in the pivot and adds much needed grit in our midfield. I'd be all for this signing if we got him for a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Partridge 1,124 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Luiz is not a better DM than De Rossi, not many players are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacquiao 1,834 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 if anyone thinks Luiz is a better DM than De Rossi then they don't know much about football! De Rossi is arguably the best DM on the planet! certainly up there with the likes of Busquets and J.Martinez! Luiz is a top class CB, and a very average CDM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj818 25 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i wouldve signed him in a heartbeat years ago, but im not sure now??? is he still on the level tht he was in years before???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,717 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i wouldve signed him in a heartbeat years ago, but im not sure now??? is he still on the level tht he was in years before????You are right, but our team is full of young players, so a great, experienced, charismatic player could be a good singing, just like Ballack was in 2006. We need leaders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 i wouldve signed him in a heartbeat years ago, but im not sure now??? is he still on the level tht he was in years before???? this is from last years euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I would have him here in an instant. Question is how much would he be worth and would he be willing to move here?He probably isn't as good as he was 2/3 years ago but he can't be far off from that level. Would a nice stop gap too of RLC continues his rapid development and provide some much needed experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri11sChelsea officially contacted Roma for De Rossi. Roma keen to sell. Hoping for 20m €,could accept 15m €. Still no bid. De Rossi has to decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,899 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri1mChelsea officially contacted Roma for De Rossi. Roma keen to sell. Hoping for 20m €,could accept 15m €. Still no bid. De Rossi has to decide Expand EDIT: Beaten to it, but I've got a picture of Tancredi so I win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Bid 15 then. Would sort out many of our DM problems, and enable us to play someone like oscar alongside him with a bit more freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Damn u guys are fast .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mceachran 109 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 De Rossi would be an amazing signing, he is just what we need in midfield, and if we sign him and once he settles and learns to speak good English (if he cant already) then i could see Jose making him Captain as well.Slow...down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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