After all the hype surrounding our article "The Truth About Thierry Henry's Transfer To FC Barcelona: Barça is in Pole Position!" over the last couple of days, I had the biggest laugh of my life this morning.


The sun was shining, a nice seaview and enjoying "Cafe con leche" on my terrace when I looked at the headline of El Mundo Deportivo: "Two's better than One!" with two players in action, Thierry Henry of Arsenal and believe it or not, Frank Lampard of Chelsea. People who've been following recent controvertial developments and read all the comments will understand why I spat coffee over the table while almost choking with laughter. I was just imagining the reaction and all the abuse I'd get from Chelsea fans when I blog about who's moving from FC Barcelona in exchange for the talented Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard.
Front Page of El Mundo Deportivo - Today


I've been pretty busy all day, being verbally assaulted by Arsenal fans but I simply have to take this story on.


El Mundo Deportivo claims that not only is Henry coming to The Nou Camp but Frank Lampard is also in Barcelona's sights for the summer transfer period.

Tell me I'm crazy but I reckon a Frank Lampard move would make a lot of sense.


1. First of all it would remind Thierry Henry what it means to be ambitious and I'm sure he would love to play alongside Frank Lampard. Obviously in the Premiership a no go, but in Barcelona a possibility.
Can you hear me Henry? That's what ambition is!


2. El Mundo Deportivo claims that Frank Lampard is not on best terms with Jose Mourinho. I cann't pass judgement from here but from what I know about Mou, I wouldn't be at all surprised!


3. Mourinho is clearly desperate to sign German Superstar Michael Ballack from Bavarian outfit Bayern Munich, who can leave on a free Bosman in the summer, before the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Michael Ballack is the same type of player and plays the same position. Perhaps Ballack and Lampard could compliment each other but to my way of thinking it seems very unlikely.


The only part that confuses me is why FC Barcelona doesn't try to snag Ballack for nothing but is happy to throw big money at Lampard. Maybe there is some "verbal agreement" in place (Careful - Ed.) between Lampard and Barca should Ballack go to Chelsea? Hmm....We'll see.


4. Chelsea could balance their books a little bit, selling a top flight player for a huge wedge, while receiving a similar player for nothing. Actually, this would reflect well on the management team, at least better than just wasting their money, while putting a smile on the face of their Russian Overlord.


5. Bayern Munich officially declared that Mark Van Bommel would be a suitable candidate to replace Ballack who's definitely changing post codes in the summer (FC Barcelona Blog reported this some time ago). Barcelona would receive a nice transfer fee that could fund a small part of the Lampard deal but more importantly, Mark Van Bommel has to be replaced.


6. If FC Barcelona wins the Champions League, Barca will be well cashed up and could easily take on both players: Thierry Henry from Arsenal, who will not be so expensive due to FIFA regulations and Frank Lampard, who will cost a few gazillion pesos. But the Thierry Henry deal is already in the budget and the millions from the Champions League could be invested in Frank Lampard.


7. Barcelona has a well-balanced squad - more or less. Few players will leave, (maybe Gabri) and Thiery Henry will be a more than adequate successor to Larsson. Perhaps a world class right defender and a world class goalkeeper could be an option, but we are not unhappy with the players that we currently have in these positions.


So, all in all, an additional transfer of Lampard, coupled with Theirry Henry makes perfect sense.



Like El Mundo Deportivo claimed: Two is better than One!


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19 comments

Comment from: Paul [Visitor] · http://www.k.com
You really live in lala land. Who's next? Have you considered writing children's books? With your creative imagination maybe you could give up your position on the unemployment register and stop daydreaming.
17th March 2006 @ 20:41
Comment from: Black187 [Visitor]
When will people learn, that Real and Barcelona uses their papers (As, Marca, Sport, Mundo...) to destabilize players, when will people learn to think with their own head???
First there was news, that Eto'o would go to Chelsea, now Barca are doing their "payback" with Lampard. But there are allways people who think that if the paper write something, that must be the truth. Are you all sheeps????
Henry said he want's to stay in Arsenal (he SAID that), Lampard often said he loves Chelsea, but spanish papers keep on writing lies.
One day some people will realize, that all these stories are just undercover propaganda of Real and Barca, one day people will realize, that you musn't believe everything you read. But it looks like that day is not near :(
Barca and Real are doing the same as Chelsea, but they use the papers to destabilize players - very smart, but still un-moral, un-ethical.
Use your head, that's what it's there for ;)
17th March 2006 @ 20:45
Comment from: Black187 [Visitor]
I forgot to add.
Messi will come to Arsenal on free, cos he is sick of Eto'o bothering him with his gay feelings. Ronaldiho will go to dentist and after that he will play for Birmingham.
I heard all this from a friend who knows Laporta. So it is FACT.
17th March 2006 @ 20:57
Comment from: SociFCB [Visitor]
I'm sorry, Paul (and Black187, and ...) but the children book of Henry is "already done" (it is known that Henry is looking for house in Barcelona).
And the children book of Lampard it's very possible. Her women Elen is Catalan (from Barcelona) and they have already bought a house in a town (Sant Andreu de Llavaneres) near Barcelona.
17th March 2006 @ 21:45
Comment from: Carmen [Member] Email
I am starting to be tired of all these fanatics hooligans that cannot see more far from Tamesis. My God!! what the hell is this!??? Of course this blog is open to all kind of comments, and we really apreciate that you post your comments here, but please, treat person like they are! I don't know why I am loosing my time to talk to some kind of people that don't give a shit the respect and don't know the meaning of education. Where is the British sense of humor?? From we post Henry's article I only read bad words, I don't care you write what you want to about the article, but I DO care when you (the most of you) talk in a personal way directly to me (Carmen) and specially to Sven who has replied to all of you more than me because he is a gentleman, a clever person and who took the best decision of his life.... coming to live to Barcelona. Thank you Sven, for being the person that you are, for bloging together in our blog, and for being a "human" inside this jungle.
17th March 2006 @ 21:50
Comment from: bvb [Visitor]
Lampard isn't good enough to play for Arsenal - I can't think why would Barcelona want him.
17th March 2006 @ 23:11
Comment from: bvb [Visitor]
also if you want to believe Henry is coming to Barca go ahead and do so. it's not going to happen. even if he does he will do it after signing a new contract with Arsenal so that they get a good transfer fee. he does love the club. the same thing was with Vieira. people seem to forget Wenger knows how to take care of business.
17th March 2006 @ 23:28
Comment from: kashif pak!!!! [Visitor]
Totally AGREED, spanish press is insane and u guys???

"When will people learn, that Real and Barcelona uses their papers (As, Marca, Sport, Mundo...) to destabilize players, when will people learn to think with their own head???
First there was news, that Eto'o would go to Chelsea, now Barca are doing their "payback" with Lampard. But there are allways people who think that if the paper write something, that must be the truth. Are you all sheeps????
Henry said he want's to stay in Arsenal (he SAID that), Lampard often said he loves Chelsea, but spanish papers keep on writing lies.
One day some people will realize, that all these stories are just undercover propaganda of Real and Barca, one day people will realize, that you musn't believe everything you read. But it looks like that day is not near :(
Barca and Real are doing the same as Chelsea, but they use the papers to destabilize players - very smart, but still un-moral, un-ethical.
Use your head, that's what it's there for ;)"
18th March 2006 @ 00:14
Comment from: Black187 [Visitor]
SociFCB: It is knows that Messi is looking for a house in London, my mate have seen him.
:D
18th March 2006 @ 09:23
Comment from: Keatso [Visitor]
So this is the blog that's been able to make a name for itself by reporting the "fact" stories about Henry. Credit to yourselves, our ignorant press in England have been stupid enough to report it on their own back pages.

So, how is it 'known' that Henry is house-hunting in Spain - can someone provide us with some actual evidence? Photos, quotes? How do you actually know this stuff, other than the usual mate-of-a-mate stuff, which anyone can write.

If Henry comes to you then good luck to you, you'll have the best player in the world to go along with Ronaldinho. It's the way that the Spanish seem to do their business throught their club papers to get players that gets on everyone's nerves. Why would Henry want to play for a club with such low principles, and why would he want to play in a country who's national coach called him a 'black shit', and is riddled with racist behaviour against players?
18th March 2006 @ 10:37
Comment from: pedro the waiter [Visitor]
u bunch of monkeys, Henry wont be going anywhere he loves the arsenal, but as for that fat prick lampard what a perfect player for the gay boys of spain.
18th March 2006 @ 10:45
Comment from: Carles [Visitor]
Hahahahah...

sour grapes!

18th March 2006 @ 10:51
Comment from: Pussy lover [Visitor]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4820574.stm

How stupid do you feel now?

:D
18th March 2006 @ 18:46
Comment from: sven [Member] Email
To: Pussy Lover
Is there any word of Henry in this article that he says he stays at Arsenal or he definetely will sign a new contract? I can not find it! He just says, nothing has changed. Good!
18th March 2006 @ 22:33
Comment from: Pussy lover [Visitor]
You FACTS are being thrown in the trash by this bbc article. Stupid?
19th March 2006 @ 09:02
Comment from: Keatso [Visitor]
Did you READ the article Sven? He says his situation has not changed, i.e. it therefore goes that he STILL wants to stay at Arsenal as he has said before!
19th March 2006 @ 09:04
Comment from: SociFCB [Visitor]
Very graceful, Black187, very good! ;D
I feel it by you but the subject that Henry is looking for a house in Barcelona is absolutely verified... I'm sorry ...
23rd March 2006 @ 16:38
Comment from: Yameed [Visitor]
you are a bunch of losers Arsenal lovers. You know what, keep your Henry and we keep our team, lets make a match and see who wins... Henry Vs. (Ronaldinho, Eto, and Messi) offcorse i only put Henry because you have no other players (who SUCK real bad), its not the fact that we like playing three to one, its the fact that you brag alot about your stupid team. Barcelona are the #1 team in Europe at the moment, with most goals scored, were is the number one striker in this equation (I cant see him) so please shut up.
23rd March 2006 @ 16:43
Comment from: Yameed [Visitor]
sorry i didnt mention that above.. please dont come crying to Henry next year when he scores in your assholes, accept the fact that good players must play for good teams, Arsenal is not a good team now, and dont brag alot about beating Real madrid 1-0 cause we beat them 3-0... THIS IS A FACT
23rd March 2006 @ 16:45

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