Summer transfer window (football) - Page 13

Coster · 05-13-2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by oxcart

Right wing has been a problem for a lllllong time. Babel will be good at LM, but I think long term he'll eventually become a striker. But I totally agree with the general point - to be honest, if *all* of the other positions were as strong as CM, we'd be a fantastic team.

I'd say we have the best centre midfield in the world. We just desperately need some top attacking players with creativity & we'll be able to form a legitimate title challenge,

oxcart · 05-13-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Coster

I'd say we have the best centre midfield in the world. We just desperately need some top attacking players with creativity & we'll be able to form a legitimate title challenge,

If you take out Alonso and add Gareth Barry, it becomes weaker in my eyes. Don't know why we're bidding for him.

oxcart · 05-13-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Enzuguri

Diarra to Arsenal - Maybe, but 30 million is absurdly high for him

It's a possibility yeah.... but think closer to £10M at the most. Essien has worked out very well in England. Diarra could do likewise I think.

The Hug Dog · 05-13-2008, 06:43 AM

Seems like we don't have a fortune to spend at all, Wenger will know what to do with it though

johnsic · 05-13-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Coster

Wouldn't suprise me, Schevchenko is a backwards step from Pato.

Well Milan needs strikers.

Ronaldo is done. Inzaghi is like 35, Gilardino has been shit and they try to sell him. So Pato is their only WC striker. Paloschi is a decent 4th striker but they need some quality strikers in the mix...

Enzuguri · 05-13-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by johnsic

Well Milan needs strikers.

Ronaldo is done. Inzaghi is like 35, Gilardino has been shit and they try to sell him. So Pato is their only WC striker. Paloschi is a decent 4th striker but they need some quality strikers in the mix...

WC - world class? I wouldn't say Pato is world class but he is definitely showing promise. I really do think that if they don't go for Drogba than they are missing out. Like you said, the only real striker they have is Pato and I think him and Drogba up front would be a perfect big man/smaller man partnership.

oxcart · 05-13-2008, 09:19 AM

And there have been murmurings that Drogba has been unhappy since Jose left Chelsea. I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.

Coster · 05-13-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by oxcart

If you take out Alonso and add Gareth Barry, it becomes weaker in my eyes. Don't know why we're bidding for him.

Alonso hasn't been anywhere near his best this season, Barry isn't a spectacular player but he is good in possession and does get a few goals. I agree Alonso is the better player but on the whole I don't think it damages our strength in the middle, Masch & Gerrard will be the top 2 anyway. Barry will complement them in a 4-5-1 as he brings a balance so I think it'll be fine.

rockit · 05-13-2008, 10:54 AM

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has failed with an opening £35 million bid for Liverpool ace Fernando Torres.lol can't see this happening unless there's more money involve but still how much?

Sporting lisbon midfielder Joao Moutinho could be coming to the premier league with newcastle,chelsea and arsenal interested.

Coster · 05-13-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rockit

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has failed with an opening £35 million bid for Liverpool ace Fernando Torres.lol can't see this happening unless there's more money involve but still how much?

Sporting lisbon midfielder Joao Moutinho could be coming to the premier league with newcastle,chelsea and arsenal interested.

That Torres bid must just be gossip, don't think there's any truth in it.

Moutinho is a good player, would like to see him in the premier league for sure.