Raul Meireles

[BrooklynRed]

I really like Miereles, but Sturridge in exchange is a deal I would do.

[Vermilion]

You've inadvertently backed up my argument. You said "the transfer is 50/50", not it's "a 50/50 transfer". It's just not a figure of speech anyone uses.

My point is jokes like that don't work if they rely on unnatural constructions.

What do you think?

I..concur, grudgingly.

[Tee]

Still remain to be convinced about Sturridge. Just do not see him making it at a top club.

Would much rather we kept our best players (Meireles included) and if we want Benayoun or whoever, did not use any of our first team squad as bait.

[danperkins]

Chelsea would seriously have to sweeten the deal to get Meireles, no thanks Yossi. I agree with several other posters that Sturridge plus cash in that deal, would be hard to ignore. Sturridg eis a very talented young footballer, lots of potential IMO.

Meireles could be a vital squad player for us, so anything other than a sweet deal there's no way he should be leaving.

[Fredo]

Chelsea would seriously have to sweeten the deal to get Meireles, no thanks Yossi. I agree with several other posters that Sturridge plus cash in that deal, would be hard to ignore. Sturridg eis a very talented young footballer, lots of potential IMO.

Meireles could be a vital squad player for us, so anything other than a sweet deal there's no way he should be leaving.

Is the sweet Sturridge then?

[danperkins]

Is the sweet Sturridge then?

If it was Sturridge and decent amount of cash, then i'd be happy but Meireles could be a great squaddie for us, so i'd be happy for him to stay too.

[john316]

Its all down to Meireles any way - if he wants the move then its pointless arguing if he'll be kept or not. Kenny ain't getting in the way who doesn't want to be here.

[Mostar]

Any deal for Meireles should involve Sturridge coming the other way if we do sell him

[IJM]

I'd rather keep Meireles. But if he must go, we mustn't sell him to a rival. No point strengthening our competitors unless we are seriously compensated (i.e. someone like Sturridge rather than one of their cast offs).

Of course, this close to the end of the transfer window reduces options. But of course we should make the tight timeframe Chelsea's problem, not ours.

[RedSince1964]

I'd rather keep Meireles. But if he must go, we mustn't sell him to a rival. No point strengthening our competitors unless we are seriously compensated (i.e. someone like Sturridge rather than one of their cast offs).

Of course, this close to the end of the transfer window reduces options. But of course we should make the tight timeframe Chelsea's problem, not ours.

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by danremedios
Raul Meireles has pulled out of a move to Chelsea after hearing it was a 50/50.

[Philip FC Kopenhagen]

F*cking hell. Meireles has submitted a transfer request.

[BobTheCharmer]

F*cking hell. Meireles has submitted a transfer request.

why bother at this stage? dumb ****.

[Craig_H]

Who are you referring to Bob, Meireles or the poster?

[Craig_H]

FFS, it's true. What a muppet Raul

Benayoun already gone - Sturridge?