I think what he meant is that Bertrand is the future as Baines is probably not going to be at the top for more than 4-5 years and therefore cannot be characterized as a replacement for Cole
Napoli Interested in Raul Meireles-If we keep him he may struggle for a first team spot as there is a lot of depth in his role- Mikel, Essien, Oscar (Kind Of), Ramires (Kind of) and Lampard.
Baines is 28, so 4-5 years, thats 2 more tournaments at peak. So can definitely be characterised as a replacement.
Perhaps but then your assuming that Cole will not be playing in the next World Cup...
I havent made any assumptions. But he is 31, so even by your points re baines playing time left, he will be right at the edge come 2014, as he will be 33.
I think it's Moses as Leverkusen are no closer finding replacement for Schurrle.
I think they said that they would not be able to buy a adequate replacement for Schurrle with the money we initially offered. However they are open to selling. I am guessing that if Chelsea are willing to pay slightly over market value for him, we will get him.
But Ron Gourlay had a meeting with Dave Whelan this week. Nobody knows what happened in it yet. Moses is pretty desperate to secure a move to London and has informed Martinez/Whelan rightfully. Last I heard, Whelan publicly said he had told Chelsea a suitable price. Then had a meeting with Gourlay a few days later.
Ron Gourlay is one of our top honcho's if you are wondering btw lol
I think so too. Personally hope for Moses deal so we can send Ryo to Wigan.
Fernando Llorente would be ideal. Especially for the reported fee of £15m and the rumours that Sturridge may be on his way to Spurs.
If anything we should be sending McEachran on loan as part of the deal.
McEachran is completely different kind of player to Miyaichi or Moses. What Wigan need is wide forward to replace Moses and Miyaichi would be ideal.
Wigan are pretty covered in CM department so no point sending him to just sit on bench.
McEachran is completely different kind of player to Miyaichi or Moses. What Wigan need is wide forward to replace Moses and Miyaichi would be ideal.
Wigan are pretty covered in CM department so no point sending him to just sit on bench.
Lol. Oscar failed to score the equalizer in the end.
Should have buried it. However, him and Hulk were the only Brazilian players who played well in the finals. Marcelo had a bad game. Rafael was very poor. Neymar was non-existent. Damiao was hot and cold throughout the tournament.