Im not so sure. Once the holidays are over I think it will be sorted quite quickly. I cant see any of the players or clubs wanting to drag it on any longer than it has to.

Well the club already confirmed the buyout clause. And he probably needs to get his personal life settled and all that before being presented.

Well the club already confirmed the buyout clause. And he probably needs to get his personal life settled and all that before being presented.

But cesc didn't?!

Remember when arsenal confirmed pools buyout fur saurez and we all know how that turned out...

Think the transfer will be official by this time next week, I do wonder what the plan will be if we do sell lukaku.

I don't think we will get over 20m for lukaku unless we are prepared to sell him to Liverpool or spurs, and I wouldnt be keen on either.

I imagine ba will leave as he hinted he wanted more games last season. That leaves us with costa and torres.

Maybe falcao at a knock down price might be worth a punt, although I doubt the club will be willing to financially commit to a 28 yr old, coming off the back of a long term knee injury. Although if falcao returns to form it could prove to be a masterstroke.

There aren't too many options out there, martinez, higuain, morata, remy, bony, balotelli, aubemayang, all come with either bloated price tags, or a fair of risk.

I'm just hoping we don't go into the season knowing an injury or suspension to Costa, puts us in the same boat we were in last season, ie the infamous torres no show!

Let's just go get Benteke to piss off Lukaku.

But cesc didn't?!

Remember when arsenal confirmed pools buyout fur saurez and we all know how that turned out...

 

Fabregas wanted the deal to go through before the world cup started.

 

Atletico confirmed the buyout as well, unlike liverpool who refused to in that case. Of course everything is not 100% and transfers fall apart but I don't think the club will allow that to happen to what seemed to be their number 1 target for a striker.

To say its not been confirmed Sky Sports just did a rundown of our ins & outs and clearly displayed Diego Costa at £32 million

I reckon he's on holiday, hopefully not in Brazil. He would get an extended break like all WC players.

He's signed already, it's just his ugly mug broke all the cameras that were there

Due in London this week apparently so we might get an official announcement of the signing being completed soon. 

He's already Chelsea according to wikipedia, thats official enough for me.

Due in London this week apparently so we might get an official announcement of the signing being completed soon.

Nice, womder if his announcement will kick off a few others that are supposedly done like Filipe Luis and Tiago.

We'll know he's here, he'll be throwing snot on everyone.

If I had known we would get Costa 2 years ago I wouldn't of bought myself an HD tv. 

Seeing that mugface in HD is going to cost me some sleep.

He's already Chelsea according to wikipedia, thats official enough for me.

So were Pogba, Felipe Luis etc few days ago and even Falcao lol. Wikipedia can be edited very easily.

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Due in London this week apparently so we might get an official announcement of the signing being completed soon. 

 

oh, i heard that before. in fact, ive been hearing it every week for the last 2 months

oh, i heard that before. in fact, ive been hearing it every week for the last 2 months

 

This was off the back of an interview he gave rather than media speculation.

 

He's on route to London although not confirmed when he would be heading to Chelsea to sign the contract that was just me guessing.

This was off the back of an interview he gave rather than media speculation.

 

He's on route to London although not confirmed when he would be heading to Chelsea to sign the contract that was just me guessing.

 

Pretty safe assumption to make i'd say. Imagine it'll be confirmed sooner rather than later.

This was off the back of an interview he gave rather than media speculation.

 

He's on route to London although not confirmed when he would be heading to Chelsea to sign the contract that was just me guessing.

 

He could just be going shopping.....this is the longest signing saga ever, must be something fishy going on; maybe he's going for a makeover before the signing ceremony ? 

Cavani apparently wants out of Italy...

Cavani apparently wants out of Italy...

 

Lucky he plays in France then

Cavani apparently wants out of Italy...

Has he been kidnapped by mafioso while on holiday? Last time I knew he was in france.

He could just be going shopping.....this is the longest signing saga ever, must be something fishy going on; maybe he's going for a makeover before the signing ceremony ? 

 

We triggered his release clause on the opening day of the transfer window and he's currently on holiday following international duty.

 

It only feels drawn out because the move has been mooted for so long. 

Just a little bit from the London Evening Standard

Diego Costa is confident he will put his World Cup disappointment behind him and make a huge impact for Chelsea next season.

I'm sure you will Diego!

Just a little bit from the London Evening Standard

Diego Costa is confident he will put his World Cup disappointment behind him and make a huge impact for Chelsea next season.

I'm sure you will Diego!

 

So he's signed then.....or he hasn't yet, or has he?  Not sure why he would have an extended holiday a couple of games in the World Cup is hardly having a work out the way Spain fell apart.  Would be nice to see him at Cobham this week with pen in hand..