Well that's an interesting one, Tottenham definitely have more centre mids than they know what to do with, and Paulinho is arguably the pick of the bunch (although I personally prefer Dembele).

 

When Paulinho signed for Tottenham, Riquelme said this:

 

 

Paulinho's response:

 

 

 

 

I'm not sure there's a single thing I'd rather hear a prospective midfield signing say than that.

 

He takes so many shots and doesn't convert anywhere near enough to warrant the amount of wasted chances. Not sure if it just hasn't been his season or if it's a regular thing.

Also is anyone surprised we're not being linked to Jackson Martinez? With him being available for a rumoured 20mill, and if we're looking to get rid of all three of our current strikers and Lukaku's future being unclear, then surely he must be worth a shout. Remy too if he would settle to be a third striker. A combination of Costa/Martinez or Lukaku/Remy would be amazing!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10807116/Chelsea-manager-Jose-Mourinho-warns-Oscar-Eden-Hazard-and-Andre-Schurrle-improve-or-leave-the-club.html

One of Oscar, Hazard or Schürrle will be sold in the summer, according to the Telegraph.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10807116/Chelsea-manager-Jose-Mourinho-warns-Oscar-Eden-Hazard-and-Andre-Schurrle-improve-or-leave-the-club.html

One of Oscar, Hazard or Schürrle will be sold in the summer, according to the Telegraph.

Don't believe it for one second. All three are rated by Jose and all three are going to the WC this summer. All three have contributed this season as well. Just paper talk

Most likely a conversation every manager will be having with all his staff.

Also is anyone surprised we're not being linked to Jackson Martinez? With him being available for a rumoured 20mill, and if we're looking to get rid of all three of our current strikers and Lukaku's future being unclear, then surely he must be worth a shout. Remy too if he would settle to be a third striker. A combination of Costa/Martinez or Lukaku/Remy would be amazing!

What's so good about him? I'd rather take Mandzukic for 20-25 million than him. He scored just 1 goal in 6 apps in the CL.

Edited May 4, 201412 yr by CFCBlue12

Telegraph today's saying we've done the Costa deal and we will buy Mandzukic. Farewell Lukaku then...

I've also read that Drogba will be handed a 1 year playing deal and then offered a place on the coaching team. <br />

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Lots of rumours flying about. What's safe to say is the press are just throwing every name in the hat and hoping they get one right.

Telegraph today's saying we've done the Costa deal and we will buy Mandzukic. Farewell Lukaku then...

I think we should go with 3 strikers 2 of Costa and Mandzukic + Lukaku,

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2620471/Thomas-Muller-linked-37m-Manchester-United-reunion-Louis-van-Gaal-growing-frustrated-lack-playing-time-Bayern-Munich.html

IF Muellers is available for 37million pounds I think we should try for him. I know it's a Man Utd rumour but it's worth a shot.
He could be a perfect striker for us, he's fast, his technique is brilliant and he's a damn good finisher and he'll suit our counter attacking style.

I thought he played attacking midfield?

^He plays both. But he's more of a forward than a midfielder.

Edited May 5, 201412 yr by CFCBlue12

Hardly as the sole guy though? If he does play the more forward role it's behind Mandzukic generally. When has he played up front ahead of him? 

He has the best movement in World Football. The only player i can think of who can score for is sick numbers.

I get the feeling we're going to sell Oscar over the summer window.

 

Nothing concrete of course, just a feeling.

Thomas Muller for £37M? hahahahaha.

I get the feeling we're going to sell Oscar over the summer window.

 

Nothing concrete of course, just a feeling.

 

OMG, there's a guy at United named Mata who's dying to play CL next season, maybe we should scout him 

I get the feeling we're going to sell Oscar over the summer window.

Nothing concrete of course, just a feeling.

I'd sell him for cavani.

I'd sell him for cavani.

 

Surely that would just leave us in need of a world class number 10 to replace Oscar. Solve one problem and create another.

Surely that would just leave us in need of a world class number 10 to replace Oscar. Solve one problem and create another.

Play 442

Hazard, willian, Thorgan, and, piazon are all more than capable number 10's.

Surely that would just leave us in need of a world class number 10 to replace Oscar. Solve one problem and create another.

Oscar isn't world class though.

He's been very poor the alst few months and tbh I'd rather Hazard or Schurle was played in that role.

I'd not be devestated if we sold Oscar but more pissed off we sold Mata who is exactly what we are missing in terms of goals and creativity.

Play 442

Hazard, willian, Thorgan, and, piazon are all more than capable number 10's.

 

Hazard i will accept but Willian isnt clinical enough to play No10 role. Thorgan & Piazon are good but no way better than Oscar

Oscar isn't world class though.

He's been very poor the alst few months and tbh I'd rather Hazard or Schurle was played in that role.

I'd not be devestated if we sold Oscar but more pissed off we sold Mata who is exactly what we are missing in terms of goals and creativity.

 

I never described Oscar as 'world class' just that any replacement we purchased would need to be. I concede that Schurrle would be good in that position as he's a pretty good finisher in the box

Oscar for cavini would be the only reason to sell him, still rate Oscar dispite his major drop in form, he hasn't had a rest for about 2 years and I kinda think its catching up on him, plus it seemed a little like he was saving himself for the World Cup, if true maybe it's not the mentality we want in players but could explain his dip in form. As for mata is annoying that this is a World Cup year, not sure he would of been so desperate to go if it wasn't.

As for strikers, costa seems to be a done deal or at least will be, not overly excited but we desperately need to add, we've got every attacking midfielder over the last couple of years now let's just concentrate on getting the strikers right, costa, Manduzkic and one of lukaku , bony or remy would be very exciting for next year

looks like bothe psg and city will be hit with a 50 million fine and have to have a squad of maximum 21 players, on top of that barca are looking at a 1 year ban on the transfer market, this might mean that some good business could be done in the summer, and theres only really 4 teams left which seem to have enough money to attract top players, us, real, man u, and bayern.

I hope we get Cavani and Gotze