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Will Robinho Be Scolari’s First Chelsea Signing?

\With Scolari taking up the Chelsea reins this week, rumours of a first potential acquisition have already hit the headlines. According to reports last night, Chelsea have offered Real Madrid somewhere in the region of £27million for Robinho.

Reports in the Spanish media suggest Abramovich has offered 35million Euros in anticipation of Scolari’s arrival. The Real Madrid man being a player Scolari’s  reported to have had his eye on for some time is presumably Roman’s idea of a ‘welcome’ gift. Either that, or the fact that the Spanish press are still convinced Ronaldo will go to Real is enough for them to assume Robinho will be looking for somewhere else to play his football next season. Add to that the fact that only Chelsea would pay out that sort of money for the Brazilian and that’s the column inches filled.

But what if it’s true? What could Robinho provide for the £27million? Well, he could give us a bit more consistency than SWP who looks all set for a Chelsea departure in the near future. The winger, who can also play as a second striker, had an impressive 2007/2008 season with Real, and his 11 goals and 14 assists might go some way to easing the potential shortfall should Lampard not be around to provide his usual amount from midfield. And at a mere 24, he could bring the average age down a touch, which would make a nice change from bringing in players past their best.

But, with Madrid sporting director Pedrag Mijatovic rumoured to be holding out for nearer £35million, is he really likely to come?

 

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