Let's start with Chelsea's former no. 1:
PETR CECH -
This news caused quite a stir in the Blues side. I, for one, am unhappy our legendary goalkeeper had to transfer to one of our biggest rivals. However, I can understand Cech's decision to stay in London where his family has settled. Cech will join Gunners goalkeepers Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina at the Emirates. However, there is little doubt that Big Pete might take the no. 1 position at the goalpost, leaving Ospina and Szczesny the awkward situation on whether they should move on or not. As of today, Valencia are monitoring Ospina's situation and are considering making a move for the Colombian stopper.
BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER -
I consider this a shock move only because Schweini had been in Bayern for so long that I had expected him to retire there. But I guess we all have ambitions. Schweinsteiger had won all the top trophies with Bayern. A new league would prove to be a challenge for the 30-year old German midfielder.
IKER CASILLAS -
Casillas' form had dropped tremendously since his prime years. I knew his time was over ever since he conceded five goals in the World Cup as Spain lost their opening game against the Netherlands. Knowing Real Madrid, they would want to keep the highest quality in their players. Casillas has lost his touch. The transfer makes sense, and fans have long anticipated this to become a reality. Club legend. But unfortunately, his time is over.
RAHEEM STERLING -
Sterling initiated a saga with Liverpool when he refused to sign a contract and rejoin the first team at preseason. His £49 million price tag broke the record of being the most expensive Englishman, surpassing Andy Carroll's £35 million move from Newcastle. Sterling was a rising star at Liverpool ever since Luis Suarez moved out to Barcelona. With Liverpool cashing in on the 20-year old star, the Reds would be looking to find a replacement soon.
STEVEN GERRARD -
LA Galaxy successfully landed Gerrard in the MLS after a long spell as Liverpool captain. In addition to this being an emotional situation for the club, the transfer proves to be a huge blow for the Anfield residents. With Gerrard and Sterling gone, Liverpool would have to find suitable replacements. After the loss of Suarez last season, Liverpool dropped from a second-place finish to a sixth-place spot. Sterling and Gerrard contributed a combined tally of 16 goals in last season's Premier League campaign. They were the clubs' top two goal scorers. Liverpool would definitely be hoping that new signing Roberto Firmino would make a difference in the upcoming season. If not, they will have to find another world class talisman.
RADAMEL FALCAO -
It is widely known that Radamel Falcao is a fan of Chelsea FC. When he was still at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea tried their best to lure him to Stamford Bridge. When Mourinho took charge at 2013, he wanted to bring the striker to play for him. Falcao opted to play for Monaco instead. But now, here he is...
The Colombian forward has yet to find his true form after spending an unsuccessful loan spell in the Premier League last season. El Tigre would be looking to recover his predatory instincts under the tutelage of the Special One this season. Technically, Falcao still belongs to AS Monaco since his contract runs until 2018. Manchester United had the option of turning Falcao's loan deal into a permanent transfer, but the Red Devils refused. Understandably so, since Falcao would cost them £43.5 million and £265,000-a-week on wages. This time, Falcao was rumoured to have taken a major pay-cut in joining Chelsea. The Blues are also given the option to buy the player at the end of the 2015-16 season. That decision will have to wait...
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