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Ballack is 36(?) now, that doesn't look like a longer term replacement to me honestly! I've never really been a fan of Mikel honestly, thats especially because of his aggressive game. His fouls aren't in proportion to what he wins with them.

To see Essien play on the right-side of the midfield (where he should play imo) for example is really:delight:. Despite him being a really powerful player, with a really nice drive in midfield, he does not collect stupid cards & fouls like Mikel sometimes does.

Must admit that Mikel was pretty good in our game against Wolves though ;).

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Chelsea consider De Rossi

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Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly looking to Roma star Daniele De Rossi this summer.

The midfielder’s future at his hometown club is by no means secure, as his contract expires in June 2012.

So far there have been problems in negotiating a renewal, so the Giallorossi might have to sell in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea and their new manager Villas-Boas are lining up a bid to take advantage of the situation.

De Rossi would be the ideal replacement for Michael Essien, who has picked up a serious injury that will keep him out for at least six months.

The 2006 World Cup winner had already been linked with Chelsea under Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure.

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Source:- Football Italia

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Just read that his contract expires next year, we should put a bid in, he could easily force a move with the threat of someone getting him for free.

Or we could tap him up, whatever works best. We seem to be pretty good at both.

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If we're taking someone from Roma it should be David Pizzarro, especially with Essien looking like he'll miss a portion of the season.

Nah, he is 31while De Rossi is 27-28. Those three years make a bid difference. Besides isn't De Rossi a box to box MF like Essien?

And look at that beard, if there is one thing we need at Chelsea it is more Epic Beard Men.

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I honestly don't believe this to be a good signing for us. For all it's worth, if Boas is looking to add flair to our squad, then Modric (should he join) and De Rossi wouldn't be able to fit into the same midfield.

Hell Modric would be pushing out Mikel in our current squad, and Mikel is 24! :blink:

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Nah, he is 31while De Rossi is 27-28. Those three years make a bid difference. Besides isn't De Rossi a box to box MF like Essien?

I thought Pizzarro was the box-to-box? But yeah, didn't realise his age. If De Rossi is box-to-box, then I'd be all for it, providing it's on a low wage & transfer fee. Because he's not vital when we've got Mikel & Ramires to fill in for Ess, should we need it.

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I thought Pizzarro was the box-to-box? But yeah, didn't realise his age. If De Rossi is box-to-box, then I'd be all for it, providing it's on a low wage & transfer fee. Because he's not vital when we've got Mikel & Ramires to fill in for Ess, should we need it.

De Rossi is not a bit-part player, that's why I turn my nose up at the idea of him joining. Ramires and Mikel already do a fine job replacing Essien. Ramires has the speed, Mikel has the strength.

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De Rossi is not a bit-part player, that's why I turn my nose up at the idea of him joining. Ramires and Mikel already do a fine job replacing Essien. Ramires has the speed, Mikel has the strength.

Yeah, then there's no point in wasting the money at a player that we don't really need when we've got other positions that need filling. As far as the defensive side of midfield goes, we've got enough players to keep that part of the pitch occupied.

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Yeah, then there's no point in wasting the money at a player that we don't really need when we've got other positions that need filling. As far as the defensive side of midfield goes, we've got enough players to keep that part of the pitch occupied.

Do we really have enough depth to say De Rossi is not needed?

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Do we really have enough depth to say De Rossi is not needed?

For the moment, yes.

If the worst case scenario is true, that Ess will miss certainly most the action, then I think Ramires & Mikel can certainly step up. Not to mention on top of that we'll have Josh making some more cameo appearances. I'm not saying he's going to be important, but he will give us something extra should we bring him on.

Until we get the other positions filled such as winger & attacking midfield player, we shouldn't need a box-to-box player yet. Remember, despite the horrific campaign last season, we still had a very good defensive record compared to our rivals. Problems were not in defence, it was in attack.

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