Edinson Cavani

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Let's assume Cavani sings, let's assume he does produce, you make it sound like Lukaku would be getting no playing time at all. From that point onwards it's his job to prove his worth not wait for favours. Football is a very competetive place, it's not a charity

Lukaku is a young man who clearly loves this club. He has a fantastic attitude and went away and scored 17 goals in the Premier League with limited game time at a club who aren't nearly as consistent as us.

This young man has done more than anyone expected. I simply don't understand how people can not be willing to give him a chance. Football isn't simply about winning - maybe that's an old-fashioned view because I supported Chelsea before we were contending for titles, but sport has always been more than just the glory. It's about the personal relationships you build with fellow supporters and the people who put that shirt on and give their all for the team.

Lukaku is one of us. He deserves our support.

Cavani is at this moment just one more tart wiggling his arse in the direction of anyone willing to pay him. He might sell shirts, he might become a legend for us but some people really have to ask themselves what exactly they're supporting this club for.

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Just because he wants to be no1 doesn't MEAN HE WILL BE. If he want to be no1, he has to be the best we got and if he want to be the best, he need to prove it.

And how exactly does he prove it? By scoring 17 goals in his first season? By showing dedication to his craft?

I don't think he will ever be as good as Cavani

I don't know. Maybe in 3 or 4 years he could be. I don't know how you can be that certain.

well not for 3-4 years anyway.

Oh right....so you agree, because earlier (like literally a split-second ago) you were saying he wouldn't ever be as good. Are there two of you writing these posts? Maybe one of you should take over and then it would be less confusing.

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so according to the great man we contacted napoli last week and said " heres 52,000,000 take it or leave it" they've said no, a couple of days later we've rang back and went "only joking lads, that wasnt the final offer but we're not making an offer tonight during this bout of contact"?!? ...hows that calling their bluff and how is tancredi not in a mental asylum

That Tancredi guy, and all the other "ITK" "agents" on Twitter are just trolls, fishing for likes.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

That Tancredi guy, and all the other "ITK" "agents" on Twitter are just trolls, fishing for likes.

hes a complete waster

[The Mak 4,459]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8781427/

Transfer news: Edinson Cavani has described Real Madrid as a 'beautiful team'

"I am very calm. Real Madrid are a beautiful team, every player dreams of playing there when he is a child."

What is it with South American/Continental players and Madrid? Yeah, they used to pretty good. They also won the European trophy about 5 times in 10 years, or some crap, at the beginning of the competition when it was practically rigged.

As far as I can see, Barca will have the league the majority of the time as long as Messi is there, so they're not moving for trophies really. Their fantastic fans who abuse their manager's wife? Perhaps it's the player power? Maybe they fancy themselves running a club? I just don't get the fascination...

[Special Juan 28,139]

Both him and Suarez won't go to Real, it will be one or the other. I have a feeling it will be Suarez.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Waiting for the next twitter rumour saying he is going to madrid...

I think its thier turn now for some Twitter bullshit regarding cavani.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

And how exactly does he prove it? By scoring 17 goals in his first season? By showing dedication to his craft?

By fighting for his place like anyone else, Cavani will have bad games, that is when his chance will come. Of course there are also cup games

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By fighting for his place like anyone else, Cavani will have bad games, that is when his chance will come. Of course there are also cup games

So give him a chance to fight for it then, rather than writing him off and spunking £50 million on another player.

Lukaku is one of us and has done everything asked of him to be given a fair shot - sticking someone with such a financial commitment placed on him in front of him in the line really doesn't sit well with me.

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Alfredo Pedulla: "On Wednesday in London there will be a summit between Napoli & Chelsea for the transfer of Cavani" #CFC (SportItalia)

Alfredo Pedulla: "Cost of the transfer? The offer was 55m & for Abramovich it won't be difficult to meet Napoli's needs" #CFC (SportItalia)

Alfredo Pedulla: "Mourinho wants Cavani. #MCFC appears in the background and the intent of Abramovich is burning #RMCF." #CFC (SportItalia)

Italian journalist Raffaele Auriemma (1/2): "President De Laurentis, back from U.S, by Wed/Thurs will fly to London to close Cavani to #CFC"

Italian journalist Raffaele Auriemma (2/2): "From what I understand, from the rumours, #CFC will close the deal by paying 58m plus bonus"

Anellucci, Cavani's agent: "Meeting between Napoli and Chelsea in London for Cavani? Let us do our job..." (SportItalia) #CFC

Seems It's Close....

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I have always kept saying he will sign even when it seemed unlikely.

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I have always kept saying he will sign even when it seems "not likely".

I thought you said it was dead and we were getting Lewandowski.

[haranr 485]

I thought you said it was dead and we were getting Lewandowski.

Nah I said that if Cavani won't Lewonawski will and I still believe in that.

[Henrique 9,133]

Still dont believe in those things.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

So give him a chance to fight for it then, rather than writing him off and spunking £50 million on another player.

Lukaku is one of us and has done everything asked of him to be given a fair shot - sticking someone with such a financial commitment placed on him in front of him in the line really doesn't sit well with me.

That is what I said, my post was aiming at people who don't want Cavani to come because it will slow down or interrupt Lukaku's progress. That is what I said, he needs to take his chance if he want to be our main striker in years to come.

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That is what I said, my post was aiming at people who don't want Cavani to come because it will slow down or interrupt Lukaku's progress. That is what I said, he needs to take his chance if he want to be our main striker in years to come.

So where's his chance come when there's a £50 million striker stuck in front of him?

Personally I'd rather take our chances with Lukaku, Ba and Torres in the team....but who the fuck is going to buy our shirts with that scenario eh? How much will EA be paying to stick any of those on the front of FIFA?

I mean is it really even worth cheering for a player who cost less than £20 million?

[yuvala 2,167]

Edinson Cavani's agent, Claudio Anellucci: "Meeting between Napoli and Cavani to Chelsea in London.

is this for sure? or is it a Twitter rumor?

[Mouri_Matic 560]

So where's his chance come when there's a £50 million striker stuck in front of him?

Personally I'd rather take our chances with Lukaku, Ba and Torres in the team....but who the fuck is going to buy our shirts with that scenario eh? How much will EA be paying to stick any of those on the front of FIFA?

I mean is it really even worth cheering for a player who cost less than £20 million?

LOL WTF, why is shirts or EA got anything to do with this?

Like I said, if he is really that good, then he would be able to compete with a better player no problem. What do you define by giving him his chance? Let him play at least 30 BPL games? Well he will be if he is good enough like I said and IF Cavani flops which hopefully he won't.

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LOL WTF, why is shirts or EA got anything to do with this?

Like I said, if he is really that good, then he would be able to compete with a better player no problem. What do you define by giving him his chance? Let him play at least 30 BPL games? Well he will be if he is good enough like I said and IF Cavani flops which hopefully he won't.

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.

[Special Juan 28,139]

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