Chelsea DID Try to Sign a 2nd Striker - Berbatov?
By dixon9
January 29 2008
Avram Grant admitted to the media today that we did try and sign another striker AS WELL as Anelka. We can reasonably assume that this additional forward was Dimitar Berbatov if Grant’s previous comments on in the media are anything to go by during the initial speculation in the transfer window.
So what’s all this then? We “nearly” signed someone – just like Spurs in the past – and from, ironically, Spurs?!!!
When asked about Anelka and Berbatov at the beginning of this month Grant said:
"They are both players that I like and a team like Chelsea should have more forwards."
Obviously, the financial demands made were deemed excessive:
"We did not want to stay with one striker and we put Shaun Wright-Phillips in midfield and he succeeded but he is not a midfield player. First it is a matter of money but not only that.
"We are looking for quality and we are looking at the future of the club. I am pleased I have got value for money with the players I have bought and very happy with the backing I have had.
"It is not easy buying players when you are Chelsea. You are looking for the best quality, best personality, attitude and character. It is difficult and there is a lot of pressure of money, pressure to win and you need a positive personality.
As for any last minute transfer activity before the close of the January transfer window:
"To find this combination in one person isn't easy. This is the reason I wanted two more players. We have only two days left of the transfer window and I never stop looking but basically I am happy.
"We do not need to rush and did not when we had big problems. I am 90 per cent sure that we will stay as we are and I am very happy with the squad."
Berbatov is seen by many as a luxury player to have in the squad and has a questionable attitude.
True, he has been a bit of a big game Charlie – turning it on when he knows all eyes are on him and some would question just how exactly he would fit into our squad.
Personally, I feel he is the most naturally talented player in the prem since Zola.
Abramovich wants flair and fireworks – so let’s go all out for him.
Should be interesting to see what happens in the summer.
I will be very surprised if he comes in the Summer.
We are doing so well and we still got 8 or so players to come back that will be like transfer window signings.
Don't Gamble, Bet Risk Free
If he goes to the Mancs he will be the next Cantona for them - that must not happen.
If we don´t get him then hope he feeecks off to Real Madrid or somewhere.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.