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Hmmm ... ... I would replace Anelka in an instant. He has been poor, looked depressed (again) at the Euro and I just don't think he has the will power to go out and win the league.

It's not going to be as easy as that, I certainly hope it isn't - for the sake of some entertainment. But, it's fair to say that we could and probably should be the strongest team next season. United look like they will lose Ronaldo and Arsenal look to be without the services of Hleb and Adayabayor (if both transfers go through); but we might well be missing some star players ourselves, in Drogba and Lampard, and. no matter how big of a name we sign, it always takes time getting adjusted to a new team and a new league. United and Arsenal will face that problem with their new players, we have an entire new system and manager to work with, not to mention the new arrivals. Yes, it's exciting, but let's not get too excited, yet. Let's see what strings are pulled in the market, if Franky stays, and what fire power we bring in.

Arsenal falling apart? Flamini gone Hleb on his way Clichy in demand Milan want Adabayor :lol:

The full interview? Chelsea not mentioned anywhere! “It’s my obligation to listen to offers because Valencia are after money for me,†he told Valencian newspaper Las Provincias. “What’s for sure is it being difficult for them to reach an agreement. Until now all there has been is interest but nothing concrete. AdTech Ad “Right now I’m on holiday and I don’t want to know about any of this. “I’m a Valencia player, I have a contract with them and I’ll only get involved when it’s time to sign something, if in the end there’s an agreement.†Albelda is looking to move away after being dropped from the Valencia first team by Koeman last season, after which he sat out most of the team’s disappointing campaign. The club’s new coaching staff have said they want Albelda to stay, but the midfielder insists it is too late to repair the damage. “Valencia should have considered me an important player in December, not now,†he continued. “That’s what I would have liked, that they had thought about this the day they took the decision to kick me out of the first team and throw the club’s values to the floor. “Honestly I don’t feel nor can I feel important to them (the club directors).†Link

Lampard's agent says he's going to talk to Inter

forgot to add this bit "I have a meeting with Inter in 10 days but for now I'm enjoying the rest, seeing as I have so little."

Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has agreed to move to Paris Saint Germain, according to French radio station RMC. The news will be a surprise to the Stamford Bridge fans as, despite being a veteran, the 35-year-old has been a popular and key figure for Chelsea in the last five years. The Parc des Princes outfit approached Makelele for the first time in summer 2007, but the midfielder decided against returning to France. It appears the former France star, who announced his international retirement following Les Bleus’ elimination at Euro 2008, is ready to embark on a final challenge with PSG. Paris’ new president Charles Villeneuve wants the club to bounce back after two catastrophic seasons and signing domestic stars Makelele and Lilian Thuram is reportedly his priority. An announcement is yet to be made by Chelsea or Paris Saint Germain, who were unavailable for comment when contacted by setantasports.com. It has also been reported that France reserve Jimmy Briand, currently playing for Rennes, has also agreed a summer move to PSG. Link

At the moment I've been on holiday for about a week," Lampard's agent Franco Granello told Tuttomercatoweb. "But it doesn't seem to me that Lampard's transfer has already been completed. Link

Chelsea have confirmed that Portugal youth international Aliu Djalo has joined the club’s academy setup for the coming season. Djalo – nicknamed ‘Kaby’ – has moved to West London from Boavista after a protracted pursuit by the London club. Kaby spent a trial period with Chelsea in September and reports at the time claimed he was poised for a move worth up to £5 million. The teenager was born in Guinea Bissau in West Africa but has since earned Portuguese nationality and has played for their youth teams. Chelsea’s official website describes the player as: “An attacking midfielder joining us from Portugal where he has played for the junior national team. Technically very good.†Kaby is joined at Stamford Bridge by Italian youngster Vincenzo Camilleri, 16, who has moved from Reggina. The Italian club accused Chelsea of approaching the defender before his 16th birthday in February, but Camilleri will now join Aldi Haxhia, Sam Walker, Tom Hayden, Jeffrey Bruma, Conor Clifford, Jacopo Sala and Frank Nouble as a full-time scholar at Chelsea. Chelsea sign 2 youngsters

your point being?

"There is no negotiation for Eto'o or Drogba," he told reporters before entering an Italian League meeting. "If we do not get Adebayor, we will remain as we are." Sky Sports I guess Drogba has only one option left? Its Inter or nothing.

Mourinho said: "I am not nostalgic but I really like those three players, they helped me win some great titles. "I cannot forget Deco, Lampard and Drogba. "These are players who I could never say no to. I would love to work with them again in future, but I am not too obsessed with this idea. "I don't know which of the three will leave their clubs but we'll see." Sky sports He can have Deco and Drogba, leave Lampard alone.

"The subject is in the hands of my agent," Albelda told Las Provincias. "I have received an offer and Chelsea are sensational, but Valencia want money for me." Sky Sports Seriously! If true, W T F is going on here? Why are we opening a retirement community?!

Arshavin Deco Hmm, yup... big enough.

The more I think of it, the more I do NOT want Deco to join us. Yes, he's a fantastic player and there aren't many like him. BUT, he is old and Chelsea shouldn't turn into this retirement community club where we're signing players who have a few years left in their legs for ridiculous amounts and offering them 12000 a week!! PLEASE go in for younger blood. NO DECO!

Deco seems to be confident that he's going to be at Chelsea next season Sky Sports

I wouldn't think so - he loves Chelsea, he's blue through n through just like Terry. If anything, he should be excited by Big Phil's appointment. I hope Frank and/or the Club come out and dampen this story soon.

"Lampard? We like him, and he's our number one objective," Moratti told Corriere dello Sport. "Mourinho likes Lampard a lot. We all know that he's a great player." Moratti also hinted that negotiations with the Blues may have already started, adding: "Has there been contact with Chelsea? I think there has but I don't know yet." Link - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 71,00.html -- Their number one objective? Please God, NO!

I would not encourage this - it makes the forums slow and pages take longer to load!! bah!

Yes it is 'normal' for Chelsea to be interested in almost all TOP players, cauz we want them all, don't we? I wonder if he's just working Inter into offering him a better deal, considering this is probably going to be his last move.

I'd like Villa and/or Berbatov Scollari has been playing 1 upfront, I wonder if that will continue at Chelsea. I'd love to see a 4-4-2 with Villa as one of the strikers.

Deco has confirmed that we're interested in his services. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 18,00.html The club and Frank have confirmed that contract negotiations are on, that Frank wants to stay and that the club want him to stay. Ballack has only just arrived and I doubt he's going to leave. Considering we keep Lamps, and sign Deco. How will we line up ahead of the back 4? Keeping in mind we have Essien [who is now free of RB duties], Makalele, Joe Cole and Malouda, amongst others, to fit in. If 'sources' are to be believed then we're helping Barca get rid of Eto`o, Deco and Ronaldinho. Honestly, I wouldn't want any! We have Lampsy and Ballack, and if anything we should go for a younger creative player in VDV. I'd take Villa/Berbatov over Eto`o. Thoughts ..

.. and so I was just reflecting over the season and the movement in the market. Until a few days ago, Chelsea fans were worried sick. Now the only real worry remains Franks contract and the [now less likely] possibility of Carvalho leaving. Then I thought of our competition next season - United and Arsenal. United: Looks like everyone at the club is sweating over Ronaldo's future. They probably wont break down as a team if he leaves, but it would definitely take away one of their main weapons [not to mention the 100 odd goals he'd score] and transfer the pressure of flare, goals, merchandise and hair gel use to, an aging Giggs and a comparatively poor J.S Park. Would Real give them Robinho in exchange? Then again, if Robinho is to move, wouldn't he prefer [i suppose we're in for him, if Malouda and/or SWP are out] to play under a Brazilian coach? This leaves them with no real options, other than Ronaldo's much publicized clone in Quarezma; again a player who'd prefer to stay with his National coach. I'm not saying we want either either/or, I'm saying we have the upper hand with both players, if avaliable, and can acquire their services if we need to replace Malouda and SWP. I believe, however, that Malouda will stay. Then there is the pressure of replacing a certain Louis Saha, despite the fact that he's been non-existent. They surely cant rely on Rooney and Tevez for the entire season, in spite of the evident limitless energy that both players seem to have. Lyon have ruled out Benzima's exit. Eto`o seems to be talking about Inter or Chelsea. Berbatov is a possibility and would be a great signing for them; then again, as would he for us - he would be an apt replacement for Drogba and if he is avaliable I hope Kenyon has been busy negotiating. Arsenal: They've lost a fantastic player in Flamini [how they must repent not keeping hold of Diarra]. Gilberto doesn't have the legs for the entire season. They might try and get Yaya Toure but I'm certain Barca won't sell him. If Adabayor departs for Italy, then they have 2 big slots to fill. It looks like they have Nasri heading their way, but like most their player say, they need to spend and get some depth in the squad - or else they will lose their legs a few months before the season and probably lose another star player, in Fabregas, to Spain if they fail to win anything next season. I think the Arsenal fans are running out of patience and Wenger would begin to question himself if he lost out to again next season. I believe Arsenal could well be our main competition. They have more hunger than United and they need to win something for the fans. to Liverpool having another dogpoop season and Benetiz remaining as coach, with another 40M to spend..

----------------------Cech --Boswinga----Carvalho------Terry-------Cole --------------------Ballack --------Lampard----------------Deco -------------------Ronaldinho ---------Eto`o--------------------Villa Thats what they're suggesting? Hmmm .. I think not!

Any updates on Frank's situation?