http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...070549,00.htmlPalermo president Maurizio Zamparini claims sought-after midfielder Javier Pastore has joined Paris St Germain, ending Chelsea's pursuit of the Argentinian.
Zamparini has revealed that a €43million (£37.5m) deal was struck late on Friday for the 22-year-old to join the Parc des Princes club.
Chelseawere thought to be chasing the talented youngster's signature but it appears they have been beaten to the punch by the Ligue 1 outfit.
The swoop is yet to be officially confirmed by the two sides, while Palermosources had earlier said that the Argentina
international's agent was still negotiating with the Blues
over a move.
But Zamparini told Radio Radio on Saturday:"[We] closed the deal last night (Friday) around midnight.
"Basically it's the official transfer of Pastore to Paris St Germainbased on a €43m fee."
Pastore has been regarded as one of European football's hottest properties since netting 11 goals from midfield in 35 Serie A matches last season.
It is thought the youngster will put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Ligue 1 side
Why anyone would choose PSG over chelsea is a joke lol PSG them Man city for france
Chelsea are only where they are because of money.
Now the likes of City and PSG are out-spending and out-waging them.
What difference does it make which club a money-motivated footballer joins?
Cech is out for three to four weeks with a knee injury.
Hilario time?
Arent they after some Belgian keeper?
They'll probably push that through asap now
If only we could do that.
On a more serious note, Mikels dad has been abducted and there has been a ransom demand.
Hope all goes well
Mikel's dad or the Belgian keeper?
The King Is Back.
Chelsea sign Droba's son
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...109481,00.htmlRomelu Lukaku has finally completed his move to Chelsea from Anderlecht.
The 18-year-old has arrived for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £20million, and has been handed the number 18 jersey.
The Belgium international, a Chelseafan, is delighted to have made the move to Stamford Bridge.
"It's a dream come true," he told the club's official website.
"I dreamed to play here since I was 10 years old, thinking about shaking hands with all those players like John Terryand Frank Lampard
and Didier Drogba,
it's amazing to arrive here in a big club with big ambition. It was just what I was searching for."
Lukaku has been labelled the 'New' Drogba, and he is looking forward to learning from the Ivory Coastinternational.
"We have similar playing styles, but I am also very fast. I want to learn off him how it is to play here at the Bridge and how to prepare for games," he continued.
"I can also learn off the other strikers and experienced players in the squad. I think if you are clever on and off the pitch you will get accepted and that's what I want."
Lukaku insists he knows he has to work hard to get a chance in the first-team.
"First of all I just want to learn and train as much as possible to improve myself and show the coach that when he needs me I am ready," he said.
"Then I hope to make minutes for the team and be helpful for the team, because the team is the most important thing. If you think positively about the team it will be positive for you."
I wish we had Turnbull and and Hilario.
Wenger.