No. Not worth the trouble.

Balotelli strikes me as a player for football hipsters; us regular punters just "don't get what he really does".

 

His level of ability is also greatly exaggerated in order for the media to maintain his "flawed genius" persona; a 20-goals a season striker for sure, but the likes of Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez and even Drogba have really raised the bar as to what constitutes "genius".

Balotelli strikes me as a player for football hipsters; us regular punters just "don't get what he really does".

 

His level of ability is also greatly exaggerated in order for the media to maintain his "flawed genius" persona; a 20-goals a season striker for sure, but the likes of Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez and even Drogba have really raised the bar as to what constitutes "genius".

 

Football hipster eh. Quite funny.

 

Agree that he isn't quite in the Cantona flawed genius category.

To be fair he is the same age as hazard, He has immense potential. At the 20m price tah being touted, I think it would be worth the risk.

If we did sign him, then that would surely mean mourinho is confident of getting the best out him.

Would rather take our chances with Lukaku, even if he doesn't impress. 

Im starting to get a bit worried this may happen

To be fair he is the same age as hazard, He has immense potential. At the 20m price tah being touted, I think it would be worth the risk.

If we did sign him, then that would surely mean mourinho is confident of getting the best out him.

 

I doubt Jose would look forward to that reunion.

http://www.givemesport.com/194324-mourinho-lifts-lid-on-life-with-balotelli

I doubt Jose would look forward to that reunion.

http://www.givemesport.com/194324-mourinho-lifts-lid-on-life-with-balotelli

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9rSU46vXzQ

I think he's hilarious. Might score a few goals but he will def bring me some comic relief lol.

 

It's comic relief when he is doing it at a different club, if he was here i doubt we would find it so funny. The guy is a nightmare, he's not worth the hassle and he isn't THAT great either.

No ,no,no again.

No those who are saying no, we are running out of strikers to buy here....

Perhaps physically a Jose player, but mentally almost the exact opposite, so I can't see this happening.

Personally, if he was absolutely focused on Chelsea and settled I'd happily take him.

It would bring me a lot of joy to see him stick the ball in the Scouser's net, the Manure net. City's net less so..

He is a wind up merchant and would be great pantomime stuff.

But I realise he is wild, unpredictable and would likely be in trouble more often than not.

For me has the potential in terms of physique and technical quality but he's just too much trouble to be worth it,every week there will be a story about Balotelli doing something wrong.

Low work rate, so not sure Jose would prefer him. 

Just seen this doing the rounds on Twitter, CaughtOffside.com are saying the deal is £25m and to be completed in "the next 48 hours".

I'm on the fence with this one, he's got unbelievable talent but he seems to be completely uninterested in realising it. If he could screw the nut and focus on his game seriously he'd be immense. He's one of life's jokers.

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/01/07/exclusive-chelsea-hope-to-sign-25m-ac-milan-striker-mario-balotelli-within-the-next-48-hours/

Stamford Bridge side edge closer to securing San Siro ace.

Chelsea are in advanced talks to complete an exciting deal to sign AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli.

CaughtOffside understands that Blues chief Roman Abramovich has been in extensive talks San Siro vice-president Adriano Galliani after AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi made it clear that he was ready to listen to offers for the 23 year old Italian international.

Read more Chelsea transfer news.

The Stamford Bridge side are looking to complete a deal to bring in the former Man City man within the next 48 hours, with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho keen to welcome his former Inter Milan charge in to boost his ailing attack.

Though Balotelli is cup tied from Champions League action, a fact that has lessened the striker’s value, Mourinho is still looking to seal a move for the eccentric marksman this month as he pushes to secure the Premier League title in the first season of his second spell at Stamford Bridge.

Despite the fact that AC Milan have been in woeful form Balotelli has scored at a prolific pace, netting 20 goals in 29 appearances for the Italian giants since his move a year ago from the Etihad Stadium, a move that is still being paid off in installments.

Chelsea currently sit in third spot in the Premier League, just two points off the top of the table, so with the addition of a proven goalscorer who is in-form Mourinho may well feel his chances of securing the title will be significantly increased.

Jose Mourinho’s pursuit of another Serie A target, Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin, has on the other hand reached something of an impasse with the Colombian seemingly using Chelsea’s interest to help boost his chances of earning an improved contract.

The 27 year old former FC Porto man has stated his intention to remain at Inter and this may well lead Mourinho to target other central midfield targets though it appears his pursuit of a player for the role is in no way more pressing than his urgent pursuit of a prolific striker.

Mourinho’s push to land Balotelli is no surprise given that Fernando Torres, Demba Ba and Samuel Eto’o have failed to retain any level of consistency this season with the trio managing just seven Premier League goals between them from a combined total of 34 appearances.

Thoughts guys?

Do we need to spend £25m now for Balotelli or would you rather go with what we've got and use that £25m towards the purchase of Falcao?

Stamford Bridge side edge closer to securing San Siro ace.

Chelsea are in advanced talks to complete an exciting deal to sign AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli.

CaughtOffside understands that Blues chief Roman Abramovich has been in extensive talks San Siro vice-president Adriano Galliani after AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi made it clear that he was ready to listen to offers for the 23 year old Italian international.

Read more Chelsea transfer news.

The Stamford Bridge side are looking to complete a deal to bring in the former Man City man within the next 48 hours, with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho keen to welcome his former Inter Milan charge in to boost his ailing attack.

Though Balotelli is cup tied from Champions League action, a fact that has lessened the striker’s value, Mourinho is still looking to seal a move for the eccentric marksman this month as he pushes to secure the Premier League title in the first season of his second spell at Stamford Bridge.

Despite the fact that AC Milan have been in woeful form Balotelli has scored at a prolific pace, netting 20 goals in 29 appearances for the Italian giants since his move a year ago from the Etihad Stadium, a move that is still being paid off in installments.

Chelsea currently sit in third spot in the Premier League, just two points off the top of the table, so with the addition of a proven goalscorer who is in-form Mourinho may well feel his chances of securing the title will be significantly increased.

Jose Mourinho’s pursuit of another Serie A target, Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin, has on the other hand reached something of an impasse with the Colombian seemingly using Chelsea’s interest to help boost his chances of earning an improved contract.

The 27 year old former FC Porto man has stated his intention to remain at Inter and this may well lead Mourinho to target other central midfield targets though it appears his pursuit of a player for the role is in no way more pressing than his urgent pursuit of a prolific striker.

Mourinho’s push to land Balotelli is no surprise given that Fernando Torres, Demba Ba and Samuel Eto’o have failed to retain any level of consistency this season with the trio managing just seven Premier League goals between them from a combined total of 34 appearances.

 

Thoughts guys?

Do we need to spend £25m now for Balotelli or would you rather go with what we've got and use that £25m towards the purchase of Falcao?

 

 

Bring him in, if Jose didn't think Mario didn't have the right mentality we would never even look at him. 

Hasn't Balotelli said himself he is staying at Milan and is concentrating on being ready for the World Cup? It was on sky sports tonight.

Hasn't Balotelli said himself he is staying at Milan and is concentrating on being ready for the World Cup? It was on sky sports tonight.

Just seen that myself, Mario says he needs to be "tranquil" for the a World Cup.

Loony, lol

Saying that I would be pleased if he did join. Alas I think it's just internet bullsh*t.

Would rather have El Shaarawy.