Wishlist Daniele de Rossi

[didierforever 7,349]

I'm starting to come round to this transfer too. Always liked De Rossi and he's certainly a rare combination of physicality and technical ability which we could do with.

Plus he looks like a real throwback player at times, with the beard especially. Trying to think of the last Chelsea player who had a beard....

De Goey? Eidur liked a bit of fuzz but not that great. Hmmm.....

DUDE??? how can u forget JUAN MATA... even MEIRELES

[Krypt 241]

He would certainly beef up his midfield and with all the youngsters we now have , an older head is welcomed especially in midfield. If he is willing to move i hope we get him.

[iceboy 992]

This player is what we need for our stability and I think Mourinho already know it.

[OneMoSalah 8,642]

Seriously, that sounds too good to be true. Also, do Roma need a RB? Could Wallace expect a lot of playing time?

Depends because Roma sometimes play 4-3-3 or 3-4-3

[BenIsLegend 475]

His time at Roma is kind of reminding me of the Batman quote "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

Seems like he might want to leave Roma while he's still a legend before Roma go down hill. So that he is remembered for the Roma of the past and not the future Roma.

[Muzchap 8,966]

His time at Roma is kind of reminding me of the Batman quote "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

Seems like he might want to leave Roma while he's still a legend before Roma go down hill. So that he is remembered for the Roma of the past and not the future Roma.

Awesome work there Ben - never thought I'd see that quote used on a 'rumour' thread - but it really works well

[BenIsLegend 475]

Awesome work there Ben - never thought I'd see that quote used on a 'rumour' thread - but it really works well

Thanks, I try my best

[SRCFC. 2]

--Cavani--

Mata-Oscar-Hazard

De Rossi - Luiz

You what mate? Champions of Europe, Three Times in a Row, We Know What We Are...

[Heartbeat 21]

Cavani, or Rooney! Or Lewandowski, Or...

Lukaku.

[lucio 5,418]

man city building a truly scary midfielder. i'd say this deal is critical now. unless we can find someone else...

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

man city building a truly scary midfielder. i'd say this deal is critical now. unless we can find someone else...

Frankenstein ?

[BenIsLegend 475]

Sky Sports: AS Roma General Manager Franco Baldini leaves the club.

I've got no idea whether this would either help or hinder the transfer, so does anyone with better knowledge of the club have some insight into how this affects everything?

[Leif 6,006]

With Roma's general manager leaving their next priority is getting a manager in. It's looking increasingly likely that De Rossi will be staying put.

Also that general manager who just left is expected to join Tottenham.

[Ankit 3,176]

With Roma's general manager leaving their next priority is getting a manager in. It's looking increasingly likely that De Rossi will be staying put.

Also that general manager who just left is expected to join Tottenham.

Laurent Blanc is said to be very close to be named as the new coach of Roma.

[Barbara 15,149]

I will underestimate City until they prove they aren't a club to be underestimated. They're far from proving it though, so despite the great midfield they still have to announce a manager and I don't see great names available around.

If anything we're a testament of how a promising team or zone of team can be promising and end up not living up the expectation. We had the best attacking midfielders in EPL imo and look what that made us? Third on table and losing to Swansea on FA Cup.

that said, I'm still looking forward to having Daniele.

[jakeheath 19]

"@NauzChelsea: Corriere dello Sport: Chelsea want Daniele De Rossi and bid €10million (£8.5m) to Roma.The deal can be completed for €12 million (£10m).#CFC"

[mediator 2,026]

Let's go!!

[nono 791]

"@NauzChelsea: Corriere dello Sport: Chelsea want Daniele De Rossi and bid €10million (£8.5m) to Roma.The deal can be completed for €12 million (£10m).#CFC"

It'll be hilarious if we get De Rossi for £10m while City paid £22m for Fernandinho. Where do you guys rank De Rossi at his best vs other defensive midfielders ?