Edinson Cavani

[Tomo 21,751]

Nope. The club forced his hand for Torres of all people. Put one of the most illogical buys in PL history over Chelsea's greatest striker just to save face.

Bolax, he wanted to make the ultimate exit. His last kick for Chelsea to win the CL.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

I'm serious about signing that Muriel lad. Incredible player in the making.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Bolax, he wanted to make the ultimate exit. His last kick for Chelsea to win the CL.

Wrong. Didier would have stayed had we offered him a new contract. We didn't.

[Reddish-Blue 2,489]

Wrong. Didier would have stayed had we offered him a new contract. We didn't.

I thought we did offer him a 1 year contract (according to widespread reports at the time)...but he wanted 2 years..and that clashed with the clubs over-30 policy.

[mybodyisready 155]

Wrong. Didier would have stayed had we offered him a new contract. We didn't.

Wrong. Didier wanted a new challenge in China.

[Zinedine Iniesco 172]

About Cavani, dont believe for a second that real madrid are going for him. Bronzetti which is a "Transfer" man to put it simply said that its most likely that cavani stays in napoli, Perez has made allusion to the fact that real madrid are not really looking for strikers ( ignore the suarez thing for now, hes brought himself more on to madrid if anything), and the guy is too expensive.

I also heard PSG could go out firing at will for rooney so only city and chelsea i think could land cavani if he leaves napoli but very educated people like Bronzetti among others really make it sound like hes not leaving napoli, along with napoli offering him a higher wage.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Wrong. Didier would have stayed had we offered him a new contract. We didn't.

Widely reported that we offered him a year but he wanted 2.

[nachikethas 1,154]

Do you guys honestly, and I mean honestly think we'll get Cavani? Just interested in what you all think, I really hope he comes. But talking realistically please.

yes i do,he's no messi.

[Leif 6,006]

Best striker in the world. I just don't understand how it can even be up for debate. I really do not.

He's not just the most complete striker, but I think he's the most complete player in the top 5 or 10 leagues currently.

He's got the engine of Ramires, hold-up play of Drogba, aerial ability of, well, Drogba again, finishing of...Drogba in his prime, the passing any striker is really expected to have (better than any of our current options), instinct of Falcao, pace which rivals any player not in the 'elite' speed class such as Walcott, Ronaldo, Lennon, Doumbia etc; the audacity to try shots we wouldn't even think of like Ibrahimovic or perhaps Cisse of last season; the strength of 3 tanks combined; a first-touch which could rival Mata's and most importantly to me personally you simply don't see him not give his all in any club game. (He seems sad when playing for his national team but still gives a lot.)

On top of all that, he's a beast whether defending or attacking set pieces. Our most important player from set pieces (defending) over the years was Drogba. He would simply win the ball back in the air or hassle opponents, hit the ball to Malouda, Mata or whoever's available, then try his hardest to counter-attack. This is exactly what Cavani does also - only Cavani has more stamina and pace.

I think he's got what cannot be calculated or presented with stats. Just a special aura which only special players have. These players so often end up at Chelsea. When I look at Cavani, I see everything which represents this club which is slowly being lost with the decline and loss of our core.

I think we need him.

Oh, and just keep in mind he's achieved all that and hasn't been managed by a single top class manager in his career while also playing with no more than 3 top players at once at club level (Hamsik, Lavezzi when he was there and, well, okay make that 2 players.) Just imagine what he could do here under Mourinho.

Edit: Other important traits:- He's a masterful penalty taker. He's as composed as they come. He's got above average dribbling for such a strong, physical striker. His ball control is something to be admired. He always gets the ball in place inch-perfect when he wants to round the keeper or fool a defender.

Also unlike so many players we get linked to, he always performs in the big games.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Best striker in the world. I just don't understand how it can even be up for debate. I really do not.

He's not just the most complete striker, but I think he's the most complete player in the top 5 or 10 leagues currently.

He's got the engine of Ramires, hold-up play of Drogba, aerial ability of, well, Drogba again, finishing of...Drogba in his prime, the passing any striker is really expected to have (better than any of our current options), instinct of Falcao, pace which rivals any player not in the 'elite' speed class such as Walcott, Ronaldo, Lennon, Doumbia etc; the audacity to try shots we wouldn't even think of like Ibrahimovic or perhaps Cisse of last season; the strength of 3 tanks combined; a first-touch which could rival Mata's and most importantly to me personally you simply don't see him not give his all in any club game. (He seems sad when playing for his national team but still gives a lot.)

On top of all that, he's a beast whether defending or attacking set pieces. Our most important player from set pieces (defending) over the years was Drogba. He would simply win the ball back in the air or hassle opponents, hit the ball to Malouda, Mata or whoever's available, then try his hardest to counter-attack. This is exactly what Cavani does also - only Cavani has more stamina and pace.

I think he's got what cannot be calculated or presented with stats. Just a special aura which only special players have. These players so often end up at Chelsea. When I look at Cavani, I see everything which represents this club which is slowly being lost with the decline and loss of our core.

I think we need him.

Oh, and just keep in mind he's achieved all that and hasn't been managed by a single top class manager in his career while also playing with no more than 3 top players at once at club level (Hamsik, Lavezzi when he was there and, well, okay make that 2 players.) Just imagine what he could do here under Mourinho.

Edit: Other important traits:- He's a masterful penalty taker. He's as composed as they come. He's got above average dribbling for such a strong, physical striker. His ball control is something to be admired. He always gets the ball in place inch-perfect when he wants to round the keeper or fool a defender.

Also unlike so many players we get linked to, he always performs in the big games.

Amen.

[DanishBlue 426]

From that post he sounds like a pretty solid striker

I'll buy everyone here a beer if he comes. I don't know how that would work out but I have some time to think about it.

[Stingray 9,441]

Please try to stay on topic people. We have proper threads to discuss almost any subject. This thread is getting derailed to death!

Plan Z time ?