So by the looks of it sturridge is off in jan
And in typical Chelsea style it would seem we do not have a replacement lined up
Now assuming our board isn't so stupid to eliminate all competition for Torres who is not exactly playing well I would hope that we had someone lined up.
So who would it be.
Before i go into the list I will first start by ruling out Falcao. the reason for this is that there is no way leti will sell him mid season when they are pushing and currently splitting the big 2 in spain. Falcao is there top scorer and would make no sense to sell. Falcao apparently does not want to go yet and why would he.
so the options
Walcott - Arsenal dithering on a contract, he wants to play down the middle, we have a space there. We win things and currently Theo has won nothing. he is a talented English player who is now getting to the age where he wants to progress his career. He could very well come to us and be our CF and score a hatful his finishing is unquestionable and pace is electric. if played regular at CF i can see him being very successful and my personable favourite.
Remy - were linked with him in the summer but from what I have seen has never really popped, he is quick and strong but seems to lack an end product.
Lewandowski - I'm not sure on this one not sure weather he would leave a very good Dortmund side for CFC. a player who is a good finisher but i feel lacks the pace needed to be successful in the prem.
Huntelaar - same as above with the pace and when playing in Italy and Spain failed miserably An excellent finisher but his attitude seems to be off and i feel would not be an improvement on torres.
Gomis - ???????? why his name is linked with us i don't know, bad hair, bad touch, quick but very hit and miss. there is a reason why he is still in France IMO
Cavani - Would be as high profile as Falcao, would cost similar but napoli are not the side they were a year ago and he may be a very viable option, he has pace and physique for the prem and is an excellent finisher.
Are there any more people can think of that would-be viable for a jan transfer.
If i had my way it be walcott AND Falcao or Cavani
Jan Strikin Options
posted on 19/12/12
My main fear is we sell Sturridge and sign worse players to replace him like Remy and Gomis.
posted on 19/12/12
We should really be looking to off load Torres before Sturridge......
posted on 19/12/12
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posted on 19/12/12
Honestly 10 million max.
May be 20-30 if some silly Russian club wants him.
posted on 19/12/12
Sorry.
10 million if we sold him to a club in Italy or Spain.
posted on 19/12/12
WhiteCar (U16782)
there is no offer or agreement as of yet so that would be impossible to answer.
on a personal note i would not expect Torres to be included in the deal
posted on 19/12/12
My main fear is we sell Sturridge and sign worse players to replace him like Remy and Gomis.
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We are actively seeking 2 strikers.
I would have thought 1 is to replace sturridge and 1 to add to our strike force.
i cant see us getting rid of our only 2 strikers only to replace them with 2. But only time will tell.
posted on 19/12/12
Had we sign Holt and Shane Long instead of Torres when we did i don't think their combine performance would have been worse than Torres's, am sure Long can score the goal Torres scored against Barca and Holt can definitely toe poke and the combine sale of both players won't be more than £20m
posted on 19/12/12
Just been reported that Nene has requested to be released from PSG. Worth a punt on a free? Scored against us in pre season.
posted on 19/12/12
CFCJimbo (U11039)
not likely...