Alexandre Pato
If Chelsea fans reading this had so far been unimpressed with the names speculatively linked to them, despite unspectacular status, then this A.C Milan hit man may well be more to their acquired palate of big names and accompanying big prices. The likelihood of this transfer is unbeknown; however his name has been linked with Arsenal on this very site and Manchester City look like the current Premier League team to be linked with “The Duck.”
Pato is still only 22-years old and to state that he is five years older than one of Chelsea’s other alleged targets, seems surreal. However, with five more years under his belt, he’s likely to be more suitable for the footballing equivalent of a quick shot of botox and that is what AVB’s Chelsea needs: a facelift. Having dropped out of favour at A.C Milan, the Brazilian striker may well be heading for the Premier League. Chelsea were linked to him back in the summer and if Manchester City don’t scupper their chances, AVB may well move for him once more.
Luka Modric
Unfortunately for Tottenham fans, this is one rumour that seemingly won’t die; much like the love triangle between Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal and Barcelona. However, as unlikely as I view this rumour, it might be Chelsea fans hoping Modric doesn’t end up at Stamford Bridge. Why? Because it would come at the cost of Frank Lampard.
Harry Redknapp has had his name chucked into a hat with many other players and managers during this period of no transfer activity and the regular syndicate being withdrawn is Redknapp with (insert player of big club over the age of 27) and more frequently than not it has been Didier Drogba and now Frank Lampard. Supposedly, a cash plus player deal could be offered to Tottenham in the January window and that player is Frank Lampard.
Only January will reveal for certain who is set to join The Blues and AVB as he seeks to refurbish his new lodgings, but with six players being told they can leave, you’d hope another six would be joining. There are only five names above and how likely they are to join can be debated. So, who do you think Chelsea should punt for in January?
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