New striker?

[angelordevil]

I don't think Rooney would fit the bill, and personally think he is on the way down now. Ba has to go, but I agree with CP about Torres, he is still doing the business behind the scene's perhaps as there isn't so much pressure on him that way. I think our midfield need to stop lobbing high balls completely (and Cech lol).

Can someone persuade me as to why Modric ? I saw him play with Spurs but not much at Real so not sure about him. Although I see this morning Man U are possibly putting in a bid for him.

 

[Varier2]

Torres shows glimpses, but I have stopped getting excited over brief patches of good form, however much I'd love him to do well. Ba is just so average - sell him now I think. Lukaku fits the business; deadly, dominates defenders, not afraid; however, the lack of European experience is perhaps a worry. I would love Lewandowski over any other striker mentioned. Absolutely top drawer; definitely the most 'complete' striker on the planet.
CDM wise its a toss up between letting Mikel push up field and become more mobile like he is for Nigeria with Ramires as well, or, as I'm sure everyone would prefer, we marginalise Mikel and bring in someone like Gundogan. Either way, with Chalobah, Romeu, Lampard, Luiz and even Oscar able to play there, I don't think Ramires - Mikel is a bad thing.
I'd sign a CB like De Vrij. Young, pretty gutsy, could be our own Nastastic.

 

[Bucks Blue]

How much would you be willing to buy Shaw for then?

Erm... I'm not really sure... I'd pay about £12mil max atm for him... In a couple of seasons... £15mil-£17mil I reckon

 

[Beef]

Erm... I'm not really sure... I'd pay about £12mil max atm for him... In a couple of seasons... £15mil-£17mil I reckon

Doubt Cortese will let you buy him for that, unless Shaw says he wants to move which atm he isn't. But I can see Shaw being sold to you one day.

 

[JCC87]

For me the best deal for Shaw would be a buy (about 9m + add ons) and then loan back to Southampton for a year with an option to loan again

Would suit all parties

Has Shaw signed pro terms yet???

 

[Beef]

For me the best deal for Shaw would be a buy (about 9m + add ons) and then loan back to Southampton for a year with an option to loan again

Would suit all parties

Has Shaw signed pro terms yet???

Will do in July on his birthday, has already said he will sign them as he loves the club.

 

[1898]

If anyone's getting Cavani it's City so you can forget about that.

 

[Drogs]

Just saw in the guardian that Falcao is set to have his medical at Monaco after having a £51m bid accepted

 

[chelsea - over 100 years of history]

Just saw in the guardian that Falcao is set to have his medical at Monaco after having a £51m bid accepted

Quality player but 51 million plus massive wages for a 27 year old with no prem experience would be a big big gamble. FFS Chelsea get on Lewandoski!! 1 year left and Dortmund would rather not sell to Bayern.

 

[StanDMan]

actually i for one, glad to see the back of Falcao - could have easily made another Nando out of him

 

[Chelsea Pensioner]

We need a deep lying striker who can be more fluent with our midfield - Rooney springs to mind. Sell Ba. Bring in Lukaku. One more season for Nando.

When he plays deep , Rooney certainly looks the business. A change just might rejuvinate him, and he seems like he's finally maturing personally. I'd be very happy if he joined us.

Also agree with Varier2. Mikel is a different player for Nigeria, why on earth do we not use him like they do??

 

[JCC87]

Anyone catch Alvaro Negredo last night , quality finishing and only costs £15m

 

[Drogs]

Quality player but 51 million plus massive wages for a 27 year old with no prem experience would be a big big gamble. FFS Chelsea get on Lewandoski!! 1 year left and Dortmund would rather not sell to Bayern.

I agree, I wouldn't want to be spending that kind of readies on anybody again. Not a bad life he'll lead though