Neymar

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I didn't mean that Lukaku would be 'our new Drogba', I just meant that he would take his position in the squad.

I think saying just because Lukaku is powerful and that would force us to play the ball direct to the striker is disservice to the player. He has pace and good footwork as well as being an excellent aerial threat. Don't get me wrong, I agree with you about adapting a new style of play (the long ball to Drogba from Cech has driven me mad at times). If you're creating chances from the wings by putting the ball into the box though, Lukaku would give you a real threat in the box.

I suppose, though would you pay £25million+ for Lukaku based on that?

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

I suppose, though would you pay £25million+ for Lukaku based on that?

No. He's definitely not worth £25m. As far as I know (sorry to derail the thread) the situation is:

Chelsea showed interest, as did many other clubs. Anderlecht want €30M for him and have subsequently priced potential buyers out of the market. His agent is offering him to clubs but i'd imagine chelsea would want to pay €20M max for him.

Anyway, back to Neymar...

[Feroze 487]

Btw a Fun Fact for you all When Neymar was 17 he almost signed a pre-contract for Real Madrid... but right at the end Santos convinced his parents to sign the contract with Santos.Thank God he is still at Santos.

[Henrique 9,133]

I dont think Roman want Lukaku, because he want us to play like Barcelona.

[J.F. 1,484]

I dont think Roman want Lukaku, because he want us to play like Barcelona.

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[Madmax 9,219]

IF neymar comes then a front three of Neyma - Torres - Sturridge will not work .

Agreed. If Neymar comes, we need 1 out and out winger while Neymar will be a roaming forward. If Neymar doesn't come, we need two wingers.And Sturridge should be a striker, nothing else.

[HRiver 1,512]

I prefer Neymar over Lukaku. We've already got two top quality centre forwards (not counting Anelka and Drogba).

[Feroze 487]

I prefer Neymar over Lukaku. We've already got two top quality centre forwards (not counting Anelka and Drogba).

I still can't believe we are so close to getting him... and today it's all over Brazil. If you read what some Santos' supporters have written it's really sad swearing at Chelsea and Roman etc... I actually feel for them, they've had Neymar since he was 12 and finally he is doing good and now he is going to most likely leave them Really sucks for them, but great for us. So near, yet so far. Neymar join fast! I swear I may be in tears when he officially signs for us. But it will be a sad day for everyone in Brazil.

[termninja 5,290]

I still can't believe we are so close to getting him... and today it's all over Brazil. If you read what some Santos' supporters have written it's really sad swearing at Chelsea and Roman etc... I actually feel for them, they've had Neymar since he was 12 and finally he is doing good and now he is going to most likely leave them Really sucks for them, but great for us. So near, yet so far. Neymar join fast! I swear I may be in tears when he officially signs for us. But it will be a sad day for everyone in Brazil.

Well if they miss him so badly already they should watch our games a bit next season

[HRiver 1,512]

I still can't believe we are so close to getting him... and today it's all over Brazil. If you read what some Santos' supporters have written it's really sad swearing at Chelsea and Roman etc... I actually feel for them, they've had Neymar since he was 12 and finally he is doing good and now he is going to most likely leave them Really sucks for them, but great for us. So near, yet so far. Neymar join fast! I swear I may be in tears when he officially signs for us. But it will be a sad day for everyone in Brazil.

Fuck them. I have no respect for fans who hate us.

[warnie_666 1,081]

I still can't believe we are so close to getting him... and today it's all over Brazil. If you read what some Santos' supporters have written it's really sad swearing at Chelsea and Roman etc... I actually feel for them, they've had Neymar since he was 12 and finally he is doing good and now he is going to most likely leave them Really sucks for them, but great for us. So near, yet so far. Neymar join fast! I swear I may be in tears when he officially signs for us. But it will be a sad day for everyone in Brazil.

They will be Chelsea Fans next season. Not to worry

[milllz 43]

I still can't believe we are so close to getting him... and today it's all over Brazil. If you read what some Santos' supporters have written it's really sad swearing at Chelsea and Roman etc... I actually feel for them, they've had Neymar since he was 12 and finally he is doing good and now he is going to most likely leave them Really sucks for them, but great for us. So near, yet so far. Neymar join fast! I swear I may be in tears when he officially signs for us. But it will be a sad day for everyone in Brazil.

are we really that close to getting him though?

[termninja 5,290]

Fuck them. I have no respect for fans who hate us.

Wouldn't you hate some club if they took Josh away from us if we were a smaller club and they a bigger one? Let's also say that Josh was playing 3x more frequently and better and was our key player.

[neel 257]

@ lum

Don't you hate real madrid?

[HRiver 1,512]

Wouldn't you hate some club if they took Josh away from us if we were a smaller club and they a bigger one? Let's also say that Josh was playing 3x more frequently and better and was our key player.

I would be disappointed, but I wouldn't hate the club Josh went to.

@neel, why should I?