Transfer Updates

Its 5th of january and we have already seen lots of action in transfer market ,2nd big Transfer move comes from stamford bridge

Demba Ba to Chelsea:

Chelsea complete signing of Newcastle striker Demba Ba on three-and-a-half-year deal

The Blues have announced the capture of the forward for an undisclosed fee and he will be eligible for Saturday's FA Cup tie against fellow Premier League club Southampton

The club refused to disclose the fee although it is expected to have met the £7 million release clause that had been in Ba's contract at St James' Park.

The 27-year-old was the Magpies top scorer last season with 16 goals in all competitions, and was also leading the scoring charts this term, with 13 goals to his name.

Significance of signing:

Chelsea misfiring Striker Torres seem to showed few glimpse of his World class status when rafael benitez Become Interim Manager for chelsea.

With sturridge leaving club chelsea were left with only one Senior striker in squad.Chelsea desperately needed a clinical Striker as an backup if torres misfires again,so chelsea opted out for a Smarter and Cheaper option  by bringing in Ba early in transfer window making him eligible for FA cup matches,Capital One cup matches though he won'nt be available for Europa Cup matches.

His stats at newcastle seem quite attractive he has scored 36 goals in  66 matches which is way better than torres record of scoring 14 goals in 66 matches. 

Though Now Chelsea have 2 striker with a bad knee problem.

Where Does he fit in the team???

  

With torres and benitez relationship it does'nt seem that Ba will anytime soon get first team start's,though he might come in from bench to score goals.he will get start in carling cup matches and FA cup matches. rotation under Benitez seem unlikely.

Style of play:

  Ba is a typical African striker Physically very strong and adds lots of pace to the game, he is a strong finisher inside the box and boasts plenty of strength to hold off defenders, a deadly finisher who is always thinking of a shot.

His injury problems (and his knees) are a concern for his long-term future, while his loyalty and the plethora of agents surrounding him can make it hard to deal with him.

Verdict:

Its as smart move by chelsea considering his form and transfer fee.though he won'nt be a regular at chelsea unless torres hit his low once again,long term prospective for chelsea,considering many  youth player are yet to settle in.i do'nt see any more big names  coming in to chelsea so sorry chelsea fans no falcao,no villa this time around.(FFP rules showing its effect's at chelsea)