Give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses - the Chelsea Transfer Thread

Nice, in regards to Russia being a bit like the Dutch league:

Remember Mateja Kezman?

 

I was like "wtf?" for a moment when I tried to post but the thread was closed.

But here it is...


Oh, if we could sign Zaki, that'd be amazing. One of the best shots in the Prem. I honestly don't think he'll fade away. He's been amazing for Egypt and has won the African Cup at least once now with them.

I'm not against the signing of Arshavin at all, but if he goes bust, it'll just be "Oh look, Chelsea have ruined another player, again" from all of the idiots.

And anyone noticing how Adriano's been left out of, what? 5 games now?, consecutively. Left out of the squad completely.

 

Fair enough. While I'm not entirely sold on Arshavin I'm willing to give him a chance if we were to sign him.

 

Remember Nemanja Vidic?

Although he was known outside of England, most fans thought WTF when he was signed.

Six of one, half dozen of another.

Things work out for some and not for others.

 

"I really think he could be one of those final cogs in our lineup"

You've probably never even seen him in a full Zenit match in their league, yet he somehow completes our team?

 

8 goals so far this season isn't exactly what I'd call "scoring goals out of the blue".

 

9 goals in 11 games, 2 of which were penalties.

He's been a top scorer everywhere he's been (even if it was Egypt).

 

Zaki is a good player, but the question lies in will he produce after this season or the next. Many a player has been heralded at the next great one only to see opposing players make adjustments one season later.

It would really depend on the money involved and I just dont see Bruce letting him go for anything reasonable, and quite frankly why should he?

Robinho isnt coming this season, which is the best case scenario so moving on, that leaves us the possibility of Arshavin.

Could be a good deal and may be worth it for the right price.

 

Zaki is only there on loan I thought.

 

Yeah I like Arshavin but Im all for discussing and considering other options. My main problem with the argument being posed to me was that no alternatives to Arshavin were thought of. Id love Aguero, but I dont see that happening, RObinho neither, Ribery? Nope.

Lavezzi?

 

true, but I believe they were working something out with the Egyptian side and Zaki was quoted as saying something along the lines of he would be happy with that

well spotted though

 

as you said (IIRC) that the player we really need is the dynamic wing/flank player who can take people on and create things

funny that we now have no money to spend according to the media but had 32 mil to splash on Robinho. Really dont think things have changed that much tbh, but I do think we will be a lot more cautious with the spending and as Scolari as said- he doesnt really need too much to add to this team.

 

This summer Zenit wanted 20 mill for Arshavin right?

Now its January, he's cup tied, and being very very vocal about moving on, must be able to lower the price some right? 10-15? Or is that wishful thinking? Transfer price predictions are not a strength of mine

 

makes sense

I cant remember all the details, but IIRC we allegedly agreed to terms with him via his agent (nice tapping up as usual) and had some type of agreement with Zenit for 12-15 mil or somewhere around that only for Zenit to pull out and start a bidding war with Arsenal and then eventually Spurs.

I think they were being crazy and asking around 25 mil for him towards the end. He wants away and do think around 10 mil may just do the trick.

 

Watch City and Tottenham try to fix their problems with more money and F this up for us

 

Its the Walter and Fern show...

I expect both to waste money

Diarra already linked to a move to both clubs

Spurs linked with Yakubu, Henry and Defoe (shocker there)

City with everyone. Saw their teamsheet today and they really would have to do and spend so much more than Roman did to put that team near contention. I like that team and think Hughes is a great manager in a really bad spot, but to be in the top 4 in this League they drastically need to improve in several areas. They may have the money to do so, but that doesnt always work now does it- as we have seen.

 

Probably because you're the only ones posting.

I thought this was the Chelsea transfer thread anyways.

 

pah, your just jealous cause you werent invited

we were chatting about transfers, what else is there to discuss atm?