Two bad bits of transfer news...

Tottenham and Arsenal are apparently both interested in signing Gervinho...

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-n...ille-contract-put-tottenham-and-arsenal-alert

Also, AC Milan are preparing a bid for Michael Essien meaning Chelsea would need a new DM and it is no secret that they are interested in Tiote...

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/new...Michael-Essien-this-summer-article731710.html


Hopefully they are both a load of **** though, so we can sign Gervinho and keep Tiote!

 

It would cost an absolute fortune to buy Tiote's contract out and then his transfer fee I don't think anyone would do that on the back of one successful season.

 

Also I cant see Essien going to Milan anyway.

 

Then again.

I wouldn't jump to that conclusion too soon.

 

Ancelotti was in the press the other day stating that Essien would still be at Chelsea for a few more years and also Essiens agent confirmed it.

I don't see him heading off to AC Milan next season.

As for Gervinho; he has a plethora of top European clubs watching him so if we ever did sign him it would be an enormous shock.

 

He wanted to jump ship hopefully Tiote wont.

 

I don't think Tiote does, you can tell by his cheeky grin in all his interviews!

 

Time will tell but I think Tiote likes it here and will stay

 

according to the express we're after Defoe or Maxi Lopez

 

Reo-choker available on a free

 

His wages would be too high, but he is guaranteed to get you goals as long as he stays fit!

 

Difference between Carroll and Tiote: Carroll had fame and wealth (or the opportunity for wealth) thrown at him from a young age and undoubtedly took it for granted. Tiote didn't and SEEMS TO appreciate what he has a lot more than any young English pro ever would be able to.

 

bit torn on this one if it's true,when fit he's a class act but he's struggled with fitness for a while now so i don't think we should go for him

 

Exactly Tiote didn't own a pair of football boots until he was 15!

 

I love Tiote, just thought I'd throw it out there!

 

We all do I just hope those that dont

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Interesting little read on Sky website Essien has came out with a bizzare analogy to describe his hunger for the title

Michael Essien has likened Chelsea's season to a sandwich, vowing the sweetest part is yet to come as they chase Premier League title glory.

The Blues travel to Manchester United on Sunday knowing a win at Old Trafford will put them top of the league for the first time since November, having clawed back a 15-point deficit on the leaders with a run of 25 points from 27.

And Ghana international Essien is pleased to be back on track after the Blues' worst run in the league for almost 15 years saw them crash to fifth in the table earlier in the season.

Sweet and sour
"To use a sandwich analogy: sweet bread at the top, sour filling and more sweet bread at the bottom. "

Essien wrote in his blog on Chelsea's official website: "It has been a sweet and sour season.

"We started the season extremely well, had a sour middle part and are now ending strongly.

"We have hit a good run of form lately and have managed to haul ourselves back into the title race.

"We have to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend to ensure we are in the driving seat and I can assure you we are up for it."

Essien, whose absence - along with those of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba - coincided with Chelsea's mid-term slump, feels his own season has been similarly up and down.

He added: "It is fair to say it has been a mixed season for me.

"It started very well for me and, as the team kept winning, my form just got better. But then suddenly my fine form became average for whatever reason.

"I was asked by friends many times what I felt the problem was and I couldn't explain. All I can say is when you hit a bad patch, you think about everything too much.

"The simplest pass becomes a difficult task because you spend time thinking rather than just letting things flow.

"I am glad to say after many weeks working hard on the training pitch, it suddenly clicked and now we are in with a chance.

"My season has been a sandwich one too and I am hoping the end will be extremely good."

 

When Tottenham fail to qualify for Europe and players likely jump ship, I don't see them being any more attractive than us. As for Arsenal, wingers should be the least of their spending concerns come summer; think of how many mediocre CBs they can buy for the price of a Gervinho!

 

Followed by a bitter aftertaste as someone from Manchester steals the best bit they've been saving 'til last <runawaysmiley>

 

Realistically Gervinho won't be coming here anytime soon cos he's guaranteed to play CL football if he stays with Lille. Arsenal will be busy trying to replace Fabregas and Spurs may not be playing in Europe next season so I don't think he'll be going there.

As for the Essien story, he may be leaving if Mourinho joins City and Tiote will be his most likely PL replacement. So yeah, worrying...