Ramires

[Randall 315]

To be fair Chelsea will be able to argue that he will bring something to the English game so I don't see why a work permit will be an issue. I was only worried about the medical.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

This is insane, Alex's work permit was repeatedly rejected and now Ramires too? Do you ever get the feeling that not many people like us?

Im totally nervous now as to wether the deal will happen or not, not aided by the fact that he is seriously needed in our midfield.

[EskWeston 696]

Like i said, we all knew that he wouldn't automatically pass the rules for a work permit. I am sure they have to go through the whole process of applying, then appealing to just get it done. I am sure Chelsea were aware it would take this long.

[Manuf 1,448]

Was Hernandez rejected? I bet not...

[Kostas 1,468]

United went through the same procedure when they signed Anderson and Hernandez and Arsenal for Denilson.

Besides he wouldn't be able to come here before the Brazil friendly.

[Randall 315]

Hernandez was rejected but they appealed on the grounds he's an exceptional talent. Is Ramires an exeptional talent? I do think so. So I think on Thursday all will be fine.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Was Hernandez rejected? I bet not...

That's what makes the whole damn thing embarassing to be honest. United can sort deals out quickly... we can't!

[Randall 315]

This EXACT same thing happened with Hernandez?! There is no preferential treatment here seriously, just wait until Thursday.

[Kostas 1,468]

It probably took them as long,Hernandez' deal wasn't as big and that's why it stayed under the radar for longer.

[Badboy 1,526]

If we do not get him we will be in a big heap of trouble, mikel essien and lampard only for the 3 midfield places. Matic can not be relied on, im being serious if one of the people who decide on this deal support united we could be in trouble.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

If we do not get him we will be in a big heap of trouble, mikel essien and lampard only for the 3 midfield places. Matic can not be relied on, im being serious if one of the people who decide on this deal support united we could be in trouble.

I think it's very early to get so cynical about this deal. The deal with Benfica has been agreed and if we're just waiting on a work permit then that's fine.

[Henrique 9,133]

Guys, Ramires deal have been held up because of Ramires' inclusion in the Brazil squad to face USA tomorrow, he is now in USA...if Chacarito arrived, we wont have problems in having Ramires.

[zolayes 14,489]

Guys, Ramires deal have been held up because of Ramires' inclusion in the Brazil squad to face USA tomorrow, he is now in USA...if Chacarito arrived, we wont have problems in having Ramires.

lets hope he doesnt get injured then

[Badboy 1,526]

I just want him in so he can form an understanding with essien, that will be very important for us.

[Laylabelle 9,351]

Fingers crossed!! Be our luck for everything to go wrong..hoping all goes ok!

[chrismada9 1,948]

Fucking Internationals! If he gets injured, there's no way he'll sign for us because he would not be able to pass any medical!

[TIWATZ 64]

Fucking Internationals! If he gets injured, there's no way he'll sign for us because he would not be able to pass any medical!

Hrmm, allegedly the medical is already done.

[Mart 29]

The idea of him and Essien linking up in the middle of the park is a little bit sexual, tbh...

Am very curious to see what Carlo will do. A lot of rotation I guess. But ultimately either Mikel, Anelka or Malouda will have to lose a place in the XI if Ramires is to slide in... Essien, Lampard and Drogba are undroppable, as a general rule. Unlikely to be Malouda... Mikel offers us a different level of passing to the rest... and Carlo has a soft spot for Anelka. So who will it be?? It certainly puts a lot of pressure on for everyone to be in good form....