the wes 7,212 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Michael Essien has hinted he expects another midfield signing at Chelsea. With AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo being linked with the Blues, Essien says: "I think we have one of the best midfields in the world. "When you look at who we have you can see some good quality. We are strong now, but maybe we will be stronger in the future."i bet you its Pirlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue FC 3 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i bet you its PirloSneijder hopefully...though if there's a new midfield signing surely one has to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sneijder to come in. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFear 23 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sneijder anyday over Pirlo !! Technically both are equal but Wesley has age on his side.. But tbh we dont need anymore midfielders.. The squads excellent now.. No more additions please !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejolta 1 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Am I the only one who doesn't think he's implying a new signing is on the way, but just that we're going to improve as they all learn their new roles and build a chemistry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Yeah I agree with you. I think the comment has been twisted to mean something else by a bored journalist, I think Essien is simply saying the players will improve their game as they evolve into a new position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,332 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sneijder in Deco out! That would be a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 If we get Pirlo, and Man City sign Sneijder, I will really be pissed off!!PLEASE Chelsea SIGN SNEIJDER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamford 3 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I am sure that we will be signing Pirlo unfortunately. I think its a wrong move, especially if Mancienne is part of that deal. I'd much rather see Sneijder, but agree with those who say we don't need either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart 29 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Our alleged planned "marquee" signing definitely wont be Sneijder unfortunately - he was removed from the list of players Real were looking to sell. We should have moved instantly when he was listed as for transfer imho, he's a class act.Would be happy to trade Deco for Pirlo but it would delay Mikel's development by what.. 2, 3, 4 years?I'd like to hope that if we are to sign only one more player then it's a different type of player to any of those though, someone to duke it out with J.Cole for a slot in RM/AM. Ribery, basically. But there's no chance of that tbh.And yeah, I don't think Essien is eluding to anything about a transfer at all. Edited July 29, 2009 by Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 All Essien meant was we have a strong midfield and it will only grow strong by playing more and more togehter. That doesnt mean we would be signign Sneidjer or Pirlo.The midfield is over crowded even if we sell Deco, we still have enough back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 AC Milan have lined up £10million move for Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder as a potential replacement for Chelsea target Andrea Pirlo.The Blues are said to have tabled an opening offer for Pirlo of £8.6m plus striker Claudio Pizarro and the year-long loan of defender Michael Mancienne.But Milan are holding out for more and value their 30-year-old midfield master at £30m.Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport quotes San Siro general manager Adriano Galliani as confirming Chelsea's bid, but adding: 'I returned to the sender, because we are not interested.'However, Milan have released quotes from Galliani on their official website which say there has been no bid for Pirlo, while also backing coach Leonardo amid unrest from fans at the lack of big-name signings.Signing Sneijder and offloading veteran Pirlo would fit with Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi's strategy of buying under-30s.However, Madrid are likely to want more for Holland international Sneijder as they prepare to spend more than they would like on Xabi Alonso. Chelsea and Inter Milan are also among the clubs interested in Sneijder.Milan have also been linked with a renewed bid to sign Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, who at 23 is an ideal candidate, despite the German side's insistence that he is not for sale. Galliani and Milan director Ariedo Braida are in Germany for the Audi Cup with Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1203218/AC-Milan-brush-Chelsea-Andrea-Pirlo-approach-line-Wesley-Sneijder-case-Blues-meet-30m-price-tag.html?ITO=1490#ixzz0MkGK7uTCSorry folks looks like AC is going to replace Pirlo with Sneijder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 great well.. if we do sign ANOTHER midfielder, hopefully deco will be moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Cee 50 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Another 30 year old player? Please, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 IN:SniejderOUT:DecoBallack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Pirlo joins Chelsea, Milan loan MancienneMilan sign Sneijdermy worst nightmare....we miss out on yet another star player, we let go of one of our bright young prospects, and we're left with another over 30s playerif that happens....fucks sake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'm not keen on this idea of loaning out Mancienne. I was under the impression that Ancelotti would help develop him into one of the stars of the future. Yes he may gain valuable experience playing in Milan, but would it really benefit his progression as a player if he's just as likely to play as many games for us as he would for them?As for Pirlo.....I think he's looked way off his game in the last season or two. He's not exactly the type of player we need imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Pirlo makes no sense :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent-blue 0 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 dont need pirlo are midfield is complete now with no additions to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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