Di Santo to Blackburn

[Blue Celery]

I hope this is a good move for him, but if he goes up there to ahve about as much chance of playing as he does at Chelsea, then I can't see it being that great a deal. However, the fact that he's only gone for about 4 months is a good sign for us, but again make me think that it'll mean he's just a bench warmer for Blackburn.I also hope it means that we are looking at another striker

Scott

I believe he'll get a good amount of playing time. Blackburn were flirting with disaster last season and now without Santa Claus they look a bit thin up front. I think Sam feels he needs all the help he can get at the moment and what better way to do that then to inject some fight with a young hungry striker looking to prove himself?

 

[BlueDay]

I think it'd be a fantastic move; Big Sam seems really keen on getting him, which can only be good for all involved really, as it's quite likely it won't be another Ben Sahar....

Thats what I first thought, that it may be like Sahar with Pompey, but I think they only have 3 senior strikers. Roberts, McCarthy and Rigters and Blackburn dont seem to rate Rigters very highly so it looks good for Franco.

I really like Di Santo, I think he can cut it. If he has a good season with Blackburn this season then Carlo may be prepared to give him a proper chance next season.

-EDIT- Bah didnt know about Kalinic. I think Diouf is mainly employed on the wing, so 4th choice striker? Thats still more chances than he would have here.

 

[bcarroll]

I heard Benni McCarthy may be leaving this summer too going back to Celta Vigo. If Kalou leaves we'll surely have to sign someone. i.e Aguero

 

[Mr Chelsea]

the blackburn move will be good for di santo, hopefully he will get some regular first team action

 

[Tim]

Er, now im sure this is thelondonpaper being crap, but they claim that Blackburn have the option to BUY Franco come January.

Please reassure me that this is them being stupid, as that would be a really sh*t move.

 

[Lofty]

I can't find any official mention of an option to buy. The story on the Official Site, here makes no mention of it:

FRANCO ROVERS SWITCH Posted on: Mon 03 Aug 2009

Franco Di Santo has this evening joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until January 1.

The 20-year-old Argentine forward moves on a half-season deal to Ewood Park after a lively pre-season, in which he scored one and set up the other in our 2-0 win over Club America.

Di Santo arrived at Chelsea from Chilean side Audux Italiano in January 2008, proving a sensation in the reserves with seven goals in eight games.

His form on our 2008 summer tour of Asia, which included another two strikes, saw him become a permanent member of the first team squad and take the number 9 shirt.

Last season, Franco made his debut at home to Spurs in August, and went on to make 16 appearances, all as a substitute.

Ah wait. I've just found this on the BBC:

While Di Santo's deal is initially for about five months, Rovers have first option to extend the deal to the end of the season.

Which makes a lot more sense.

 

[Tim]

ok, so they can only extent the loan deal, not buy him....ok, bit better.

Cheers!