Edinson Cavani

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Cavani wont happen. We wont go with 3 strikers for one spot. If we should sign anything else (we wont tho) this window, it should be a creative DM.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Torres, number 1 sturridge 2 and moses will be the 3rd option even though his primary position is on the wing. Should mean that sturridge will be able to be risked a bit more as we have a bit more cover, though it could spell the end of his hopes of starting RW, as it would appear moses and ramires are all ahead of him in the pecking order, so he may have to outplay torres and become our number 1 striker to get serious minutes, though it is a very long season and he should get quite a few games especially in the league cup, fa cup and all the other various things we are in.

[Atwa 78]

He's not naturally, but if worst gets to worst he can play there. He used to at Crystal Palace.

I'm glad the club isn't run by some on here, Cavani for £35m as a back up striker? Ludicrous.

I am not saying Cavani should be back up, he should go straight to the starting eleven.

[Tricky 301]

Tricky,

if offload Meireles, then Chelse'd need to get another CM for sure.

Concerning CF, I actually thought Lukaku would be a perfect cover for Torres, considering Sturridge and Moses can also play some role in attack.

I suspect RDM consideres Mata cpable of covering in attack as well, which isn't crazy when I look at the way he plays (almost a FW).

Maybe, we have Mikel, Lampard, Romolu, Essien and possible Oscar... personally feel Meireles is crud, poor in possession, gives away free kicks just not upto standard. Its actually the one area i believe we could do with improving.

Oh and I agree, I'd have thought Lukaka would have played this year, but he became very disillusioned last season, to the point where he was relieved to be leaving the team he supported as a child. He wants to improve and to do so he feels he need first team football(I really respect this kid and his attitude).

[The Skipper 20,609]

I am not saying Cavani should be back up, he should go straight to the starting eleven.

And just shun Sturridge and Torres to the side? Great for squad harmony.

[chelea love 0]

Cavani va venir ?

[Tricky 301]

He's not naturally, but if worst gets to worst he can play there. He used to at Crystal Palace.

I'm glad the club isn't run by some on here, Cavani for £35m as a back up striker? Ludicrous.

100% agree, people want to spend £110 million on new players. No concept of squad harmony, I mean these are real people, not a fantasy football team.

I mean why not buy Messi, Neymar, Iniestaband Xavi and be done with it.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Its not about that, its about the quality, Torres keeps looking ever so uneven and Sturridge have played on the wing for quite some time now and can keep doing it.

Cavani is one of the top strikers in the world, we need that if we want to challenge for the title/cl.

Mate we won the CL with one of the worst squads that has ever won the CL, chillax We don't need Cavani, hes a luxury, maybe another striker is needed but not someone on tonnes of wages and worth 30 million. Moses could be used there too.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

so you think Cavani should be bought because there are chances of Danny and Torres both getting injured?Well, then WHAT IF CAVANI GETS INJURED!!?

Explain me that now.

[Atwa 78]

so you think Cavani should be bought because there are chances of Danny and Torres both getting injured?Well, then WHAT IF CAVANI GETS INJURED!!?

Explain me that now.

As I said, I don't think Torres/Sturrigde are good enough, its not the injury thing mainly.

Whatever, I can't win this.. ill give you all the benefit of the doubt and see how it turns out.

[robsblubot 3,595]

Maybe, we have Mikel, Lampard, Romolu, Essien and possible Oscar... personally feel Meireles is crud, poor in possession, gives away free kicks just not upto standard. Its actually the one area i believe we could do with improving.

Oh and I agree, I'd have thought Lukaka would have played this year, but he became very disillusioned last season, to the point where he was relieved to be leaving the team he supported as a child. He wants to improve and to do so he feels he need first team football(I really respect this kid and his attitude).

I don't disagree about Meireles, just pointing out we'd need to get someone else. The players you mentioned aren't very aggressive or quick, especially when marking (with the exception of Ramires); Meireles is. Lampard isn't quick, but he is aggressive and sometimes Romeo and Mikel lack that "fighting spirit." I'd also love to get someone else who has both, aggressiveness and technique, but until then, Meireles will have to do.

Cool, didn't know it got to that point with Lukaku. He was 18 last season, so I cannot blame the managers for not playing him. At the same time I understand why Chelsea got him: loads of natural talent.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

As I said, I don't think Torres/Sturrigde are good enough, its not the injury thing mainly.

Whatever, I can't win this.. ill give you all the benefit of the doubt and see how it turns out.

I can understand your point of view but don't you think its kind of unfair on Danny's part?Lets see how the young englishman pans out as our center forward first and then judge him.

[Atwa 78]

I can understand your point of view but don't you think its kind of unfair on Danny's part?Lets see how the young englishman pans out as our center forward first and then judge him.

I really want Sturridge to succeed, I sincerely hope he does. I have always liked him.. the reason I am cautious is because he is so unproven, couple that with Torres on again off again form.

Maybe we should give them the chance, and if we need we buy in January.

[Tricky 301]

I don't disagree about Meireles, just pointing out we'd need to get someone else. The players you mentioned aren't very aggressive or quick, especially when marking (with the exception of Ramires); Meireles is. Lampard isn't quick, but he is aggressive and sometimes Romeo and Mikel lack that "fighting spirit." I'd also love to get someone else who has both, aggressiveness and technique, but until then, Meireles will have to do.

Cool, didn't know it got to that point with Lukaku. He was 18 last season, so I cannot blame the managers for not playing him. At the same time I understand why Chelsea got him: loads of natural talent.

Don't disagree I think we need someone more dynamic in CM ala Essien of 3-4 years ago. I just hate watching Meireles, not sure what his pass completion is but I bet it's poor compared to the rest of he squad. And as a CM you should be recycling possession from defence to attack. He does offer more mobility, but then so does the young spaniard. But for some reason RDM doesn't seem to like him.

Yeah Lukaka was pissed.... I don't blame him, he wants to play because he loves the game, very mature for his age. Think he is going to excel at WBA... This another reason why I don't want a third striker, he could step up and make the spot his own next year.

[TheCount 146]

The only reason people are not wanting another striker,

Is because of the complete over hyping of Sturridge, like walcott and welbeck, his is a brainless selfish player who has the ability to only ever be "good" never great and you need great players not good players,

Now the english media has alot to do with this the same people will complain about romeu, Meireles etc and hype up sturridge. walcott, oxlade chamberlain, who are britains great hopes for players but utimately useless to top teams in which they play, a good example of listening to the media and not forming your own opinions is the complete over rating of players like Ben arfra, and Tiote (a "destroyer" ive seen destroyed more times then doing the destroying) and players like cabaye and jonas get over looked completely.

We need cavani or AT LEAST a good replacement striker.