Edinson Cavani

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

So we have to wait for the £50 million striker to flop before he is given a chance?

This is one of those signings that is a statement signing - it's put out there to attract fickle fans and television ratings, which is sadly what football is becoming.

Rather than saying to a young man (who cares about this club deeply) that we're ready to take a chance with you, we're going for the 'proven article' and we'll stick with him for longer than we should because he cost a fuckload of money.

All those people who think we should bend over and let Napoli name their price better at least have the fucking good grace to order EVERY kit we bring out with Cavani's name on it....get a fucking bobblehead doll too.

You're way too radical. Lukaku isn't ready for a full season as our number one striker (granted he can pass Ba and Torres) but he is ready to be in the squad to prove his worth to potentially become one in the coming years. He himself said in an interview that it'd be alot harder to replicate this seasons feats when he would be at Chelsea for example. There's more pressure and less space to work in. Signing Cavani (or any other top striker) would only do good for the team. He wouldn't be playing all the games in all competitions - players will be rotated and that's the job of the manager. Mourinho successfully rotated between Benzema, Higuain and Morata for the season and keep in mind there's even more competition for places at Real Madrid. Having three players compete for 1 striker position isn't unorthotox, it's a common sight. You brought up Sturridge earlier - I agree that he perhaps could have been given more oppurtinities but he had attitude problems and was too inconsistent - so he was sold to Liverpool.

It's not that I wouldn't like to see Lukaku up front next season, all I'm saying is that if he is worth the spot either now or in the future he has to work for it. He has to feel the pressure and competetivness that comes with the job. He can't and shouldn't be given special treatment and lighter competition for a place just because he is a Chelsea fan, above all he is a professional football player earning more in a week than majority earn in a year. The ball is in his courtyard, either show up or go home.

[The only place to be 11,313]

You're way too radical. Lukaku isn't ready for a full season as our number one striker (granted he can pass Ba and Torres) but he is ready to be in the squad to prove his worth to potentially become one in the coming years. He himself said in an interview that it'd be alot harder to replicate this seasons feats when he would be at Chelsea for example. There's more pressure and less space to work in. Signing Cavani (or any other top striker) would only do good for the team. He wouldn't be playing all the games in all competitions - players will be rotated and that's the job of the manager. Mourinho successfully rotated between Benzema, Higuain and Morata for the season and keep in mind there's even more competition for places at Real Madrid. Having three players compete for 1 striker position isn't unorthotox, it's a common sight. You brought up Sturridge earlier - I agree that he perhaps could have been given more oppurtinities but he had attitude problems and was too inconsistent - so he was sold to Liverpool.

It's not that I wouldn't like to see Lukaku up front next season, all I'm saying is that if he is worth the spot either now or in the future he has to work for it. He has to feel the pressure and competetivness that comes with the job. He can't and shouldn't be given special treatment and lighter competition for a place just because he is a Chelsea fan, above all he is a professional football player earning more in a week than majority earn in a year. The ball is in his courtyard, either show up or go home.

To be honest mate, I'm done arguing about it.

We're going to sign Cavani and we'll probably win the title. He might score 20 goals, he might not. I'm rapidly losing interest.

Romelu is a great guy who has done enough to earn his chance in my opinion. Growing up I would've killed to have watched a guy like this come through the ranks and become a legend for us, but I'm starting to think that I'm an antique. That isn't what football fans want now and it doesn't make the money.

So let's just sign this guy, sell loads of t-shirts and enjoy the youtube clips packages because that's what modern football is.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Still dont believe in those things.

Its been long since I read a post from you. Missed your posts

I think the last time was before mourinho was officially announced

[Fernando 6,585]

Edinson Cavani has described Real Madrid as a 'beautiful team'

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8781427/Transfer-news-Edinson-Cavani-has-described-Real-Madrid-as-a-beautiful-team-

[Special Juan 28,139]

I say to my wife she is beautiful but sometimes I don't mean it.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Spanish radio station asked him about Real and he flattered them. Wow. If the english media will ask him about Chelsea he'll say the same things.

[Stevenx1313 17]

To be honest mate, I'm done arguing about it.

We're going to sign Cavani and we'll probably win the title. He might score 20 goals, he might not. I'm rapidly losing interest.

Romelu is a great guy who has done enough to earn his chance in my opinion. Growing up I would've killed to have watched a guy like this come through the ranks and become a legend for us, but I'm starting to think that I'm an antique. That isn't what football fans want now and it doesn't make the money.

So let's just sign this guy, sell loads of t-shirts and enjoy the youtube clips packages because that's what modern football is.

Lukaku is a great kid etc. There is no way he can lead Chelsea in the Champions league. We need a world class striker and Cavani is it. There will be a huge amount of games this season, and he will get plenty of experience either way.

[Fernando 6,585]

People trying to convince themselves that Cavani wants to chose Chelsea over Real Madrid......

A South American star will most of the time want Barcelona or Madrid over any other team.

[robsblubot 3,595]

It has been pointed out that Falcao has been nullified plenty of times because he just doesn't know how to play with his back to the goal; he needs space to use his high energy and great off the ball movement.

I haven't watched Cavani much, but he did impress me more than Falcao in the games I've watched. However, he also seemed like a player who is more comfortable facing the goal and on the move, rather than with his back to the goal. Is my impression correct or he is really more rounded than Falcao?

[nadavTKL 1,787]

People trying to convince themselves that Cavani wants to chose Chelsea over Real Madrid......

A South American star will most of the time want Barcelona or Madrid over any other team.

I didnt say that. what i meant is that its only a meaningless interview. he didnt made a statement that he wants to go to Real- someone asked him about them and he answered. Cavani maybe wants Madrid over Chelsea, but this interview isnt interesting at all and give us nothing.

And in the end players not always go to their favourite place, its about the club who made the right offer to the other club, we dont know anything about Real intrest to this point, and it looks more likely he'll end up here imo.

[The Skipper 20,609]

It has been pointed out that Falcao has been nullified plenty of times because he just doesn't know how to play with his back to the goal; he needs space to use his high energy and great off the ball movement.

I haven't watched Cavani much, but he did impress me more than Falcao in the games I've watched. However, he also seemed like a player who is more comfortable facing the goal and on the move, rather than with his back to the goal. Is my impression correct or he is really more rounded than Falcao?

You're right in a way that Cavani is more devastating whilst facing goal but he's far more rounded than Falcao is or ever will be, simply because of his frame. Cavani is quite a big unit, I've seen people compare him as the South American Drogba which is quite accurate - he's just not as powerful as Didier, not as good in the air - but what he does have over Didier is pace and he's more clinical as well in my opinion. He's the best well rounded striker on the planet in my opinion.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Edinson Cavani has described Real Madrid as a 'beautiful team'

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8781427/Transfer-news-Edinson-Cavani-has-described-Real-Madrid-as-a-beautiful-team-

Meh....he can't close off any avenue to himself.

Honestly it's a relief that he's saying this and not his sister's husband's cousin's neighbour's dentist. The amount of people shoving their hands up this guy's arse and using him like a sock puppet is ludicrous.

[Blue Roar 240]

Edinson Cavani continues to send messages to Real Madrid, but until now no concrete returns. And tomorrow, as we explained yesterday, will consume an important meeting in London. Chelsea will push to close, has already proposed more than 50 million, will try to get closer to clause 62.8 million. A Mourinho serves a great striker, he identified Cavani, the market of Naples could be a turning point. For the moment there are no counterparts, but it is a situation to be carefully monitored. Tomorrow likely a crucial point

for 62.8 million i expect him to have jedi mind powers

[Special Juan 28,139]

Cattaneo on Cavani: "The race is between Chelsea & Madrid. Player's preferred destination is #RMCF but #CFC are pressing a lot" (Mediaset)

[cadenza666 221]

@ChelsTransfer9m

Cattaneo on Cavani: "The race is between Chelsea & Madrid. Player's preferred destination is #RMCF but #CFC are pressing a lot" (Mediaset)

[The only place to be 11,313]

So if he come here he will be happy or not??

You'd have to ask his mummy.

[Special Juan 28,139]

Both Sport Italia and Calcio Mercato (Italian Tabloids) are saying that Cavani is off to Chelsea. #CFC

[Pizy 18,948]

When he gets a personal phone call from Jose himself, he'll be in the bag.

Be the main man at the front for Jose's Chelsea in front of Mata and Hazard or be just another guy at Madrid and share the spotlight with CR7 and the rest of the superstars.

[Ze Mario 638]

I say to my wife she is beautiful but sometimes I don't mean it.

make sure she's not member of this forum

[Special Juan 28,139]

make sure she's not member of this forum

She's too busy in the kitchen.