Drogba used to fall over constantly 
Victor Osimhen | out of options | goes to Gala on loan
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Drogba dived plenty too, in ridiculously theatrical ways, so it’s a particularly odd comparison…
Jose is so cringe.
I'd forgotten about that side of Drogba.
It’s also been a hallmark of Mourinho sides.
Drogba was one of the biggest divers in the league. Absolutely shameless. When they were winning, he used to go down under a tiny knock, get stretchered off, and then be pestering the ref to let him back on the pitch.
Who is Jose trying to kid?
Drogba was such a diver, he's named on the list of most prominent divers in world football on the wikipedia page about diving.
Drogba was such a diver, he's named on the list of most prominent divers in world football on the wikipedia page about diving.
There's some big names on that list!Who is Jose trying to kid?
Drogba was such a diver, he's named on the list of most prominent divers in world football on the wikipedia page about diving.
The best part about that list in light of Jose's comments is how many of those players he managed
People in 2023 still think Rashford can work with a dominant striker. Wow.
Part of the reason Osimhen made the jump this season is Kvaratskhelia being added to the squad. Kvaratskhelia is stretching defenses when rivals triple team him on the wing because he's so good on the ball and in tight spaces, and he's VERY selfless with his play.
Rashford won't do that work for Osimhen.
Drogba would go from being able to hold off two centrebacks with ease whilst considering what he’ll do with the ball to being as a light a feather on whim. Easy to forget!
Lehmann too! Built like an ox and would regularly clean people out, yet a butterfly could leave him writhing in pain
Drogba‘s peek at the referee is just classic though. Shameless!
Osimhen is currently on 110k p.w. I'm assuming if he comes here, he will get 200k p.w (10.4m per year). Assume his transfer fees is 100m (20m per year for 5 years), we are paying 30.4m per year on the deal.
On contrary, Kane is currently on 200 k p.w. I'm assuming if he comes here, he will demand Sancho's or Salah 350k p.w (18.2 per year). Especially considering he's at 30 years old, it makes sense to ask such a huge salary. Assume his transfer fees is 75m (15m per year for 5 years), we are paying 33.2m per year on the deal.
30.4m vs 33.2m. This brings into conclusion that Osimhen is still cheaper deal than Kane despite of the huge transfer fees. The Osimhen one provides more value than Kane.
On contrary, Kane is currently on 200 k p.w. I'm assuming if he comes here, he will demand Sancho's or Salah 350k p.w (18.2 per year). Especially considering he's at 30 years old, it makes sense to ask such a huge salary. Assume his transfer fees is 75m (15m per year for 5 years), we are paying 33.2m per year on the deal.
30.4m vs 33.2m. This brings into conclusion that Osimhen is still cheaper deal than Kane despite of the huge transfer fees. The Osimhen one provides more value than Kane.
If you think Levy's a tough negotiator, wait till you see ADL. He's not letting Osimhen go for 100M.
those Osimhen figures might be a tad optimistic, I think it'll be 130m+ this summer and he'll likely want 300k pw
if we get taken over though I doubt it will matter much.. ETH will get a striker and if he wants Omishen the money will be there
The report mentions 120m euro which equivalent to 100m pounds. That's where I get the valuation from. The guy is only has 2 years contract after all.
May be I have this weird thinking about I always thought lot of these ''young'' foreigner players especially outside Europe don't often demand crazy salary when they move to bigger club (not disrespecting Napoli here) because their focus at early age is about playing in top top level. Lisandro Martinez (120k), Nunez (140k), Luis Diaz (56k) and etc. Even Mane and Salah when signed for Liverpool were under 200k initially.
That would be great, but I’d be amazed if he goes for 100m euros in this climate.. that’s the going rate for a good midfielder
and the market has a shortage of players like Omishen, as well
If it’s us versus Chelsea there’s no chance it’s that cheap for sure
What I’ve seen of him he could be our main striker for years. I’m a little worried about his technical ability at the very top of the game but power and speed wise he’s a beast of a player. Very rare talent.
Looks very good, his heading ability looks exactly like what players like Anthony needs with his crossing whilst Osihmen’s runs in behind seems like what Sancho may need with his through balls.
He will press all over the place as well. His heat map looks crazy.
However, he isnt going for anything less than 140 million, especially if he ends the league with 20 goals.
It’s the only reason why Kane seems a bit more achievable- if he puts a bit of pressure then the max Spurs would get is 60 mil due to a lack of interest from others.
I’m not sure how Osihmen will link up with Rashford too. Maybe his link up play is not bad and he would get better? Hope so, because that’s the only thing Kane would bring to United - making Rashford in to the legendary version of Son, Anthony a much better version of Kulusevski, and Sancho the ultimate version of Lucas.
He will press all over the place as well. His heat map looks crazy.
However, he isnt going for anything less than 140 million, especially if he ends the league with 20 goals.
It’s the only reason why Kane seems a bit more achievable- if he puts a bit of pressure then the max Spurs would get is 60 mil due to a lack of interest from others.
I’m not sure how Osihmen will link up with Rashford too. Maybe his link up play is not bad and he would get better? Hope so, because that’s the only thing Kane would bring to United - making Rashford in to the legendary version of Son, Anthony a much better version of Kulusevski, and Sancho the ultimate version of Lucas.
140m for player on 2 years contract left is madness.
I don’t think Napoli are exactly sane either.
Who does Jose think he's kidding?
Drogba could hold off two CB's when he needed to, he was an absolute physical specimen. But the very next play he would go down when the breeze changed.
Drogba could hold off two CB's when he needed to, he was an absolute physical specimen. But the very next play he would go down when the breeze changed.
I don't think Levy will sell Kane for 60m to the PL team either. If anything, Levy is also madness.
Victor is like the complete opposite of weghorst. He runs in behind, is a fantastic finisher and presses well too...however his link up play and hold up isnt so good. Weghorst excels in the link up play and hold up...but cant run in behind. Either way, its better to ger victor over harry kane
The comparison to Drogba is a decent one but i seem him more like a Saha player. Drogba was always using the physical side where Saha was more of a runner.
I still think it would be foolish to blow your entire summer budget on one player even if it's a position of major upgrading considering we still need to improve the overall depth and quality of the squad
I still think it would be foolish to blow your entire summer budget on one player even if it's a position of major upgrading considering we still need to improve the overall depth and quality of the squad
Cheeky loan bid?
No chance, Napoli are in the middle of a title charge and he's indispensable for that. Him and Kvaratskhelia
100%....would love them both as they are class players
That's why if we could get Weghorst for around £10m-£15m then got two different types of number 9 which is useful
Can we at least wait and see if Weghorst is anywhere close to good enough before making these plans? I think that is hugely debatable at this point.
If osihmen comes then martial will likely stay tbh. Mainly to help play in rashford on goal.
I'm just talking about any cheap backup in that mould who is different option to our starter striker we bring in this summer
Chelsea need a striker in the summer. 
Chelsea need a striker in the summer.
Yeah they will be a danger for him no doubt
Doubt they will be spending much in the summer tbh, FFP going to be thumbing their ass good and getting a good feel inside to see what is going on
Doubt they will be spending much in the summer tbh, FFP going to be thumbing their ass good and getting a good feel inside to see what is going on
Signing him is drop in the ocean if we get owners who are willing to back Erik to the hilt
Assuming he wants him that is
Yeah of course,if he wants to go down the Kane/Vlahovic route then no problem. I feel the likes of Ramos/Sesko aren't ready for the step up yet though but Erik may feel differently.