Tuesday 22 July 2008

Another busy summer for Chelsea..


Too predictable and pragmatic last season, Chelsea are on the look out to bring some much needed flair to Stamford Bridge. You see, Abramovic wants to be entertained by his expensive toy, and wants attacking football. But not only that, he wants some trophies for his investment. With Portugese playmaker Deco and attacking full-back Boswinga already on board, who's next on Chelsea's list?


First of all there's Robinho, the Real Madrid winger who Scolari believes will provide the flair that Chelsea so desperately need. A left winger by trade, Robinho would surely make that position his own, with his only competition coming from the likes of..Florent Malouda. Furthermore, Scolari and Robinho know each other well through their Brazil days, and with Cristiano Ronaldo possibly on his way to the Bernabeu to replace the Brazilian, this one could well happen. Available at around £37 million, Robinho could be gracing the Premiership very soon in my opinion.


Then there's Kaka, the AC Milan playmaker who apparantly 'belongs to Jesus'. Does he not know third party ownership is illegal in the Premiership? But in all seriousness, this one is a bit less likely for me. With Ballack, Deco, and possibly Lampard as competition for the central midfield berth, and Kaka reportedly happy at Milan, it seems this one is all a bit of hot air. Kenyon has even said so, saying the club are more likely to pursue their interest in the aforementioned Robinho.


But its not all good news for Chelsea fans. With players coming in, there's also rumblings of big players leaving the club.


Frank Lampard could be on his way, possibly to be reuinted with old boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan. Lampard reportedly wants a 5 year deal on excess of £130,000 a week, despite being the wrong side of 30, which I find obsurd. Look at Ryan Giggs, who in Lampard's position, was only offered a two year deal. He now finds himself as the club's record appearance holder, with further medals for his collection, and a new 2 year contract to boot. A big part of Chelsea's recent success, the loss of Lampard would no doubt be a huge blow for Chelsea, but they need to stand firm on this one.


Then there's everyone's favourite striker, Didier Drogba. Left behind on the club's pre-season tour due to injury, is Drogba also on his way? Linked with a move to AC Milan, who quite frankly cant afford anyone right now, I cant see this one happening. There's no obvious replacement in the pipeline for the Ivorian striker, so we'll have to contend with him for a little while yet I think. Oh joy.


All of this promises a busy summer for Chelsea, who cant afford another trophyless season, surely? All eyes are on you, Big Phil..

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