Chelsea all Set to Sign Rooney’s Alternative

Arsenal are perhaps the only contenders left to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United as Chelsea have opted to sign veteran Samuel Eto’o from Anzhi.
Jose Mourinho made two bids for the England international but in vain as Moyes has always been reluctant to let Rooney leave for Chelsea.
In turn, the Portuguese manager has acted swiftly to sign two top stars from Anzhi, first Brazilian playmaker Willian and now reports suggest that Chelsea are all set to sign Rooney’s Aternative Eto’o.
Eto’o had a brilliant time at Inter under the management of Jose Mourinho and he was key part of the Nerazzuri squad that won the treble in 2010. Former Barcelona star striker scored 37 goals and provided 15 assists that season.
The three time Champions League winner is now 32 years old but still a prolific goal scorer and provider of assists as well.
It is highly unlikely that Chelsea will now move again for Wayne Rooney. Chelsea already have strikers like Torres, Ba and Lukaku sitting in the dugout who could not even start against Manchester United.
The question is, will Eto’o jump straight into the starting lineup of Jose Mourinh?. The Cameroonian star still has it and with such quality playmakers playing behind him, the fans can expect a lot of goals.
If Eto’o keeps his top form then surely other strikers will have to warm the bench. Mourinho will have no problem starting him week in week out as he did with Diego Milito who was the main striker for his Inter side even at the age of 31.
His prime years may have past but premier league defenders should still fear Eto’o as his finishing is still lethal.
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