If Barca really wants to sign Torres, I guess Mou and Roman will not hesitate to sell him off. He took too long to adapt to Chelsea. And also it can help fund Cavani's transfer.

Mourinho prefer a big strong striker that can hold up the ball well and distribute it well. Example Drogba and Benzema. Benzema's has more assist than Higuain in Madrid. Which is why I think Lukaku will be part of Mou's plan.

Hope to see Matic return to Chelsea too. A future replacement for the aging Lamps?

Barca want to get rid of Villa and already sign Neymar, why would they waste money on Torres ? even as backup they have better option at their academy

If Torres gonna leave it's maybe to Monaco

we sign Matic before this to replace Ballack..before we change the style of play..I prefer McEachran to replace Lamp..but Matic if available at a reasonable price..then why not..

because Barcelona dont have a pure ST. Tello, Pedro, Sanchez, Villa even Neymar..all comfortable drifting wide..while Messi play deeper..no one to stay upfront..this maybe why they want Torres.

Don't know why, after McEahren's loan spell at Middlesborough and Swansea I still have some doubt on him. His passing range and skill is good, reminds me of Carrick. But I think he lacks physical strength though.
On the other hand, I feel Matic is more well build to play in CM role.

Matic is a ready made CM..If not because Benfica want Matic at the same time we want to sign Luiz..he will still be around..we we want him..not more than 20mil is acceptable..

According to Wiki, Matic's release clause is 45 million! Seriously I think that is overpriced. I know he is young and talented and ready made. But I think 20 mil is enough. With the good connection between Benfica and Chelsea. Chelsea signed Ram n Luiz from them. I think a deal can be done with lower price.

McEahren needs another loan spell in the Premier League. A team like Swansea will help develop McEahren even more if he is given playing time there. In time, he will be Chelsea's Carrick.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Jun 14 2013, 02:58 PM

If we buy regularly from a certain club..they will increase the transfer fee every season..Porto..Benfica now both of them bargain hard against us..

45mil. better spend on proven PL players, or raid Malaga..one of my favourite player..Toulalan !

McEachran should learn from Pirlo.. Deep Lying Playmaker role..

Good defending midfield. But aging no? 29 years old.

For our current CM, the consistent performer is still Lamps. Mikel is not consistent enough for me. Ramires lacks physical strength. Essien is aging. Romeu injury prone. Let's just bank our hope on our youth for our future CM, McEahren and Chalobah! Our future midfield duo.

yap..his age not fit with our current policy..they must be young and dangerous..hahaha

Lamps actually not fit with the system..he will perform better with 3 midfielder in the middle..not 2..

Ramires..if he can improve his heavy touch..he will be the best candidate for CM..

Essien. this one might be something special this season..

Romeu and McEchran..I prefer this partnership..

This post has been edited by Ichighost: Jun 14 2013, 03:59 PM

Ya. Lamps always plays the best in Attacking Midfield. Miss those days where he actually score for fun. Those wonderful long shot.

Hope Mou has his midas touch wif Essien. As long as Essien stay fits, he is my automatic CM 1st choice. Essien is like hybrid of Mikel and Lamps for me. Can intercept ball, build up play and score goals.

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This post has been edited by Ichighost: Jun 14 2013, 05:18 PM

mikel is good too...but only on certain formation...because he is a pure anchorman type midfielder...but his movement is slow and steady...quite rigid...he would suit well in a normal 4-3-3 or 4-5-1 formation....but now we r playing 4-2-3-1 where the 2 deep midfield need to run faster n more energetic to cover bigger grounds especially when chelsea kena counter attack...so mikel is a bit out with our current tactical system right now...thats why we need to search for some physical and trieless midfield general to run the show there....such as de rossi....fellaini...

David Luiz another look a like called David Luis

Exactly. Mikel is a pure anchor midfielder. Mou will use him as sub. When leading 1-0 or 2-1 will sub 1 DM for Mikel, just to maintain the lead. Anxious to see how Mou will strengthen our DM department.

i dont mind aging DM,but must be good and max 2 years contract only

The thing is, we already have one in that position, Lamps. 2 if you include Essien. I agree that it is a position where experience almost as important as ability. But signing a veteran midfielder would make sense only if Lamps had left.

Mikel agrees to join Galatasaray

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has given his word to Turkish champions Galatasaray he wishes to join them. (mtn football)

Wow. Now it depends on Mou to whether keep Mikel or sell him and use it as an excuse to ask Roman to spend the cash on a DM (Matic?).

Any idea what number Schurrle will be wearing?

pending final details.