DI MARIA

By dixon9
January 22 2009

A summary of the most recent transfer rumours involving exits of Drogba to City, Malouda to Villa Real, Ivanovic to Fiorentina, Nielsen to Celtic and Cuducini to Spurs with the acquisitions of Robinho from City, Valencia from Wigan, Di Maria from Benfica, Da Costa from Fiorentina and Kleber from Santos (Part 1).

Both Kenyon and Scolari have said that they expected no transfer activity during the January transfer window as the players required are not normally available until the summer.  Nevertheless, further qualification of transfer policy comments also included necessity and with Joe Cole now out for the season it remains to be seen if Chelsea plump to rely on back-up from the youth ranks or look for a senior player replacement.

Out - Malouda

Villa Real are first up in the media claims and rumour mill. 

The Valencian club are apparently after the signature of left-sided winger Florent Malouda but are only offering £9million for him.  Chelsea paid Lyon £13.5m for him in July 2007 and would want more given the new policy of “If you want our players then you must pay top price!”

Malouda has not been quite what we thought he would be despite being French Footballer of the Year when we bought him.  He has improved a bit though this season and given the fact that he is the only senior left-footed wide man we have I can’t see us letting him go unless there is an incoming replacement. 

Scolari also gives the impression of liking him.

In- Di Maria

The deal with Benfica for the highly rated 20 year old left winger was reported by many to have been agreed for this summer anyway but some papers are saying that there is a buyout clause in his contract set at £27m that is holding the agreement up.

Seems too high and I wouldn´t be surprised if the figure is much lower.

In - Valencia

The Wigan winger is supposed to be on the radar of both Scolari and Ferguson.

Valencia would be a replacement for the crocked Joe Cole but the £12m transfer fee is claimed to be too high for our liking.

Ferguson is unlikely to make a move for Valencia despite having been recommended to him by senior members of United's squad as he has just signed winger Zoran Tosic and also Adem Ljajic for £16.3m from Partizan Belgrade therefore, any move for the player now would count them out of the bidding.

Great player and has the advantage of Premier League experience but I can’t help feeling that I’d love to see us give Stoch a chance - and how likely are Wigan to agree to parting with him given that they have just lost Palacios to Spurs?

Out - Ivanovic

Fiorentina want Ivanovic but his agent, Vlado Borozan has said that it is unlikely that his client will move in January.

"The player likes Fiorentina, he has always said in Italy that he could play with one of the big four [clubs] or Fiorentina.”“

"There is something going on with Manchester City, but Chelsea already refused a €15 million offer from Milan/ His contract is worth over €2 million and with [Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo] Corvino, I’ve only spoken once.”

(The “something going on with Man City…” is highly interesting – easy to draw conclusions involving a player(s) + cash swap deal for Robinho isn’t it?)

True, Ivanovic has not been overly used in the first team, but when he has his form has been impressive. However, with the very promising Mancienne knocking at the door and a deluge of quality centre-half’s either already in the first team squad, on loan or in the youth ranks we would have to get rid of one if we are to accommodate him.

Out - Drogba

New financial goliath City are also after Drogba according to the media.

Drogba has had his problems (especially recently) and I don’t need to explain how much of a phenomenal striker he can be when he puts his mind to it, however, despite recent public support from Lampard we don’t really know how much a disruption he may or may not cause in the squad.  Many Chelsea fans have had enough of him.

Scolari appears to be ready to welcome him back into the fold:

"But maybe for next week Didier is together with the squad for the game against Ipswich,"

"He doesn't have a problem with me and the club. He is training well and starting to build his condition again, not only his fitness but his technique too."

I can’t see the club letting him go to City – even with a decent offer.  It would take a hefty pound of flesh for us to sell him in January (see Ivanovic above).

(Link for Part 2 below)

Chelsea - Transfer Rumour Round-up

Discussion started by 50 Years Over 100 Years , 22/01/2009 03:31

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dixon9
23/01/2009 06:44

Real Madrid tried and failed with Valencia from Wigan:

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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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dixon9
23/01/2009 23:20

Wilkins was equally adamant that stories linking Didier Drogba with a move to Manchester City were unfounded.

"We haven't received anything at all from Manchester City," he said. "Didier is a massive part of our squad, when you think of the ability of the guy and what he has to offer, we are delighted that he is here with us.

"From that aspect, he is a major part of our squad and we are delighted to have him here. I suppose every player in world football has a price on their head but at the moment I can only state what we have been discussing.

"He is a massive part of our squad and he won't be going anywhere in the transfer window. Didier's work ethic for the last 10 days has been outstanding, he has trained very well this week and been in great spirits. He has been in great form.

"We have stated before that there won't be anyone coming in during the winner, we are thrilled with the young men coming through. If we do lose one player, we have players who can fill those gaps."



"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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guest
23/01/2009 23:40

Dixe, hi mate its bungle,

i dont no quite how to say this so i will just spit it out.
















That report is fkin brilliant,best yet even though they are normally top notch that really is superb. 66 take note

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dixon9
24/01/2009 00:23

Claret,

I did this and another (parts 1 and 2) a few days ago (look at the date)!

...and Since 66 doesn´t need any lessons from me.

Thank you for your kind words though - you big lump!





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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.



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guest
24/01/2009 00:42

i forgot to add,













wot a load of tripe ya sourthern nancy boylol,no its good bit that,can you tell me how you do a pic in middle of story please..

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dixon9
24/01/2009 00:58

Above the content box there are three rows of symbols.

On the second row, about 9 in from the right, there is a greenish sympol of a tree.

Click on the tree ONCE and WAIT a few seconds and another new template will pop up. Click on Image List and your library of images will come up in alphabetical order.

Select an image (note the front page images do not come up here) and it will insert into your story. If you wish to centre it then select image when its in and use the centre function which is in the top row of symbols.


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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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