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[Martin_plumb]

If we thought the rumour mill around Chelsea was ridiculous, we're now the European champions, prepare for it go to another level

[u no it makes sense]

Already read one story about signing Hazardvand paying him 200k a week

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[EdinburghBlue]

Out of curiousity what would people think of signing Steven Fletcher as a back up striker? He's a proven goalscorer in the Prem, he would be relatively cheap, and having watched him since he was a young laddie at Hibs, he's grown into a bloody good striker?

[Remodez]

No, just no.

Lukaku is a perfectly fine back up striker.

[Remodez]

Saw earlier that Pablo Aimar is looking likely to leave Benfica this summer. I know he's in this 30's but he's still such a fantastic player, would be great to keep an eye on him if we fail to land our primary targets.

[Martin_plumb]

 Remodez, on 20 May 2012 - 02:18 AM, said:

Saw earlier that Pablo Aimar is looking likely to leave Benfica this summer. I know he's in this 30's but he's still such a fantastic player, would be great to keep an eye on him if we fail to land our primary targets.

I think we're trying to bring down the average age though

[Valerie]

Random rumour of the day: I've heard Chelsea won the Champions League. Surely not?

[Remodez]

Martin_plumb, on 20 May 2012 - 08:25 AM, said:

I think we're trying to bring down the average age though

Can't miss out on quality players like him just because of age though. Age has had no affect on Aimar, he's still rapid and can play a full 90 min.

Even if it was as back up, his experience would be extremely valuable to the younger players.

[TomW]

Valerie, on 20 May 2012 - 08:48 AM, said:

Random rumour of the day: I've heard Chelsea won the Champions League. Surely not?

Heard a similar rumour that we won it on penalties. Stupid journo sh*t if you ask me.

[Scooby Blue]

Seydou Doumbia is a target according to the fail.

http://www.dailymail...ed-Chelsea.html

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Chelsea target £24m CSKA Moscow striker Doumbia to replace Drogba

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 22:53, 23 May 2012 | UPDATED: 22:53, 23 May 2012

Chelsea have added CSKA Moscow striker Seydou Doumbia to their list of targets. The Ivory Coast star, 24, is valued at around £26million.

Chelsea have an extensive list but fear competition from Manchester City.

Doumbia is an international team-mate of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou - who are both leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

Such a well written article with plenty of quotes from reliable sources..... Ah maybe not.

Edited by Scooby Blue, Yesterday, 11:05 PM.

[Jimbob.]

I thought Lukaku was signed to replace Drogba?

[KrazyTea]

If we bring in wingers like Hazard and Hulk there would be no reason why Torres and Lukaku couldn't succeed down the middle. On top of that if we bring in Falcao or any other striker would that not just scare away Lukaku? He'd be 4-6 years away from starting here then.