Back in 2005, José Mourinho and Chelsea came extremely close to signing an England star only to see the move fall through because he decided to stay at his club. The player was Steven Gerrard and Liverpool kept him in the end. It looks like Chelsea and Mourinho could be set for another disappointment with regard to an England star.
This time it is Wayne Rooney. Due to Manchester United’s hardline stance, getting the player to submit an official transfer request was probably the trump card for Mourinho. It now appears that Rooney will not ask for a transfer.
No matter because Mourinho has already stated that the club had a ‘plan B’ in case they fail to sign Rooney. Samuel Eto’o is believed to be on the top of the list.
“We have plans B and C. Don’t ask me names. It’s difficult to speak about players from other clubs.” – Mourinho, a few days ago.
If you’d go as far as trusting one of the most popular Russian newspapers, Samuel Eto’o has agreed to leave Anzhi Makhachkala. According to Izvestia, the player has already said his goodbyes to his teammates at the Russian club after agreeing to terminate his contract.
Google translate may not be perfect, but it gets the job done.
“Cameroonian star this morning after a workout goodbye to teammates and club staff and wished “Anji” good luck.
“Footballer go for talks with representatives of the London “Chelsea” and Milan “Inter” to decide which of the two teams, he will continue his career.” – Izvestia report.
Eto’o may be 32 years old, but he remains an outstanding player. So, it is not surprising to see Chelsea having competition for his signature. Inter Milan are reportedly looking to re-sign the former star.
“Eto’o arrives? It’s not my place to speak. I’m happy to coach the team I have right now and we’ll see what the market says.” – Walter Mazzarri to Goal.
Was Eto’o saying goodbyes ahead of his move to Chelsea or Inter Milan? He may have had a successful time at Inter, but his relationship with Mourinho could help seal the deal for Chelsea.
Up the blues. KTBFFH.
Do we really need Eto’o?
I bow down humbly in the presence of such gresnteas.
By william did nt said dat mata should live all we wont is 2add a new striker 2our tean. Up blues
We need eto,o
Please give a very good and trusted striker,up blue
Let Jose bring in Eto ‘o we need him he is ok.
For chelsea to sign eto’o i prefer drogba back.lets go for drogba. Up blues
Is good should to sign eto’o if the rooney deal fail.i don’t want chelsea to sell mata,i want jöse to play mata willian noting bad if jose play both.i want asure you should not sale mata
Many gud striker had dissapointed us alot,names by cavani,facao,rooney,so we really nid samuel etoo
Jose pls put more effort we need eto
Jose We need sameal etoo
Needing eto or not. All i want is dat chelsea and jose 2 discuss about mata, mikel and moses. Bcos mourinho is separatin d 3 amingo 4rm each other i.e mata, oscar and hazard. Mikel and Moses are needed in the Man.u clash but selection 4rm vantage point killed the game. To J.M. I pray selection of players will not cost us d E.P.L. Bless all my chelsea fans.
Jose mou u ave 2 act fast on eto’o deal. up blues
I have never met such a bunch of illiterate individuals than on this site.
the problem of chelsea today is wrong selection leaving mikel,mata,Ba and luiz on beanch against man u.is a wrong decision.jose use ur brain.up blues!