Football Transfer Thread!

[Marc]

£18m is a lot to play for a back up left back.

Now, im not going to put my neck on the line and say, that Cole is defo going to spain, but what I do know, is that Madrids interest is genuine and contact has been made.

 

[Ch3tan]

I think that Cole would be very stupid to go, he was one of the most consistent players in the league last season, and is coming back to the form that marked him as a wanted man at Arsenal.

 

[Ch3tan]

1015: Manchester City look set to sign Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Lucio after appearing to miss out on John Terry.
Full story: Daily Mail

oooooo Lucio, now that would be a VERY good signing - very similar to Terry, but smarter and less of a thug

Also Inter have stated they are no longer interested in Deco and Carvalho.

 

[Vladamir]

I don't think Cole will go; what i do think is that the whole club are aware of Ashley's contribution, which often goes unnoticed, and will reward him with a new contract accordingly.

I think Zhirkov will be a good buy, he's the sort of player we've lacked since we got rid of Robeen & Duff and Malouda hasn't really got the same attributes as them.

Apparently Chelsea were asking too much for Deco & Carvalho - Carvalho i'm sort of happy he's staying but hope it doesn't push someone like Ivanovic out the door who was really emerging last season.

Deco i'm guessing will still move on after his recent outbursts in the press, not a player we need either TBH.

 

[cHodAX]

Zhirkov is a great aquisition, I wanted United to grab him.

 

[Cerb]

took this from Red cafe...

French newspaper L’Equipe claims this morning that Manchester United are set for another shock swoop after the signing of Michael Owen, this time they are expected to complete the transfer of 20-year-old striker Gabriel Obertan.

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has said of the transfer: "It’s actually a great opportunity, we would love to see Gabriel evolve at such a club."

L’Equipe add that the transfer fee has not been disclosed but an agreement between the two clubs has been in place for several weeks.

The French newspaper compares Obertan with Liverpool striker David N’Gog who was plucked out of obscurity last summer. Aside from Manchester United, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Arsenal were also interested in Obertan.

Gabriel Obertan is a 20-year-old striker who can play behind the strikers or on either wing. He broke through into the Bordeaux side in 2006/2007 and spent half of last season on loan at Lorient.

Obertan played 16 times for the Ligue 1 champions in the first half of the 2008/2009 campaign and then scored one goal in 15 appearances for Lorient.

IMScouting’s network of scouts in France describe Obertan as "very gifted, he would like to play more often. But his different trainers have protected him and he has not played as much as he would have liked. Obertan is rapid, physical and skilful in front of goal."

Source: L?Equipe: Manchester United set to sign Gabriel Obertan from


hmmm...N'Gog?

 

[cHodAX]

United have signed Obi'wan!

 

[Wonk]

Ronaldo getting presented

 

[Imgormiel]

Quote from this dood regarding a recent interview with former Liverpool football club legend Ian Rush on the Michael Owen transfer to Manchester United.

REDuntillDED wrote:
Strange story for the Echo to carry. A has-been Newcastle player signs for the Mancs, so what? Nothing of news here, amazed a true legend like Rushie is commenting on how well a new Manc might perform. Nobody reading the echo will want Owen to do well, Ferguson said he wouldn't sell a virus to Real Madrid but he's just signed one from Toon.
4/7/2009 5:28 PM BST on liverpoolecho.co.uk

related article :- Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk - Liverpool FC - Liverpool FC News - Liverpool FC legend Ian Rush backs Michael Owen to succeed at Man Utd

lol

 

[Marc]

If Ian Rash was about these days he would score about 5 goals a season. In fact, I dont think I ever saw him score a goal outside the 6 yard box. You know when you were kids and you used to play cuppies and if you didnt try to win the ball, you just hung around the goal and poked them in, you were berated for being a skilless goal hanger? That was Ian Rash

 

[georgie]

If Ian Rash was about these days he would score about 5 goals a season. In fact, I dont think I ever saw him score a goal outside the 6 yard box. You know when you were kids and you used to play cuppies and if you didnt try to win the ball, you just hung around the goal and poked them in, you were berated for being a skilless goal hanger? That was Ian Rash

Arsenal could do with him then, they do everything right til the last 6 yards.

 

[Ch3tan]

Dunno Marc, it's worked well for Inzahgi.

 

[Ormorof]

tbh if hull had a striker that could score at all i couldnt care less where they were when they did it! a goals a goal doesnt matter where it comes from (even sometimes not a goal depending on the referee )

 

[Marc]

Dunno Marc, it's worked well for Inzahgi.

Ive seen Inzaghi score some peaches! Mind you, I was only a lad when Rash was about so maybe my memory is a bit jaded I remember his tash though

 

[cHodAX]

Ive seen Inzaghi score some peaches! Mind you, I was only a lad when Rash was about so maybe my memory is a bit jaded I remember his tash though

You are right in some regards, he was utterly lethal up close though which you can't say about many strikers these days.

 

[Aoami]

ronaldo welcomed home by 80,000 faggots BBC SPORT | Football | Europe | Ronaldo welcomed by 80,000 fans

saints being bought out by some swiss lad with too much money

and stfu everz andrew surman is great, i played against him when i was like 12, he played for Hedge End Rangers

 

[Imgormiel]

Ive seen Inzaghi score some peaches! Mind you, I was only a lad when Rash was about so maybe my memory is a bit jaded I remember his tash though

Nowt wrong with the modern handlebar moustache, hang on, that's over twenty years old now, ok not so modern then

 

[gohan]

You are right in some regards, he was utterly lethal up close though which you can't say about many strikers these days.

his finishing was subline was wathcing somthing on LFCTV the other day, have it on in the background if nothing goods on and the amount of volleys he slammed in and runs he got onto was quite simuar to torres tbfh

 

[Turamber]

Rushie did make some very good runs into the box and he was lethal. I could never get excited about him as a kid, except that Harry Enfield's "calm down/calm down" characters were uncannily similar to him.

 

[dub]

found any doping related nick names to the different liga's yet or need some help ?

 

[Marc]

Javier Masherano has told Benetiz he wants to leave Liverpool to join the current champions of Europe, according to my mate at Barca.

 

[Lethul]

Monster won't be going nowhere!

 

[Ch3tan]

Liverpool could be raped if Barca and Madrid put in high bids for Alonso and Mascherano.

As a scouser could you honestly blame Alonso though? He wanted to stay, was clearly your best player after Gerrard and Torres, and had to endure Beneitez whoring him to Juve for a whole summer so that you could get the inferior Barry. With loyalty like that shown to him, I doubt he will give much back.

Mascherano is a weird one, can't see why he would want to leave unless he just does not like playing in England.

Other stories that caught my eye today. Jo going back on loan to Everton apparently. For me Man City are giving a top 6 rival a goal scoring boost here. Talk of Veloso has started up again, wonder if Everton or Villa will be able to afford him this year, he needs to be in the premiership, quality player. Would be a perfect (and better IMO) replacement for Barry for Villa.

Lots of clubs linked with Marcus Berg as well, and Crouch linked with Sunderland and Villa -from what I understand nothing can happen at Pompey at the moment though as they are still in a period of due diligence after the takeover bid?

 

[Lethul]

Liverpool could be raped if Barca and Madrid put in high bids for Alonso and Mascherano.

As a scouser could you honestly blame Alonso though? He wanted to stay, was clearly your best player after Gerrard and Torres, and had to endure Beneitez whoring him to Juve for a whole summer so that you could get the inferior Barry. With loyalty like that shown to him, I doubt he will give much back.

Mascherano is a weird one, can't see why he would want to leave unless he just does not like playing in England.

I've heard Mascherano's wife don't like it in England at all and want to move asap. And i agree on the Alonso bit as well
Just hope Benitez don't listen to any bids.

How would Mascherano fit in Barcelona's midfield?

 

[Ch3tan]

ffs, edited my thread and forum did not save it

Few other stories that caught my eye. Man city sending Jo back out on loan to Everton apparently. Would be giving a top 6 rival an advantage IMO, silly move.

Talk of Veloso has started up again, Everton and Villa linked. Wonder if either will be able to actually get him this year. For Villa he would be a perfect (and better IMO) replacement for Barry.

Marcus Berg linked with quite a few clubs, and Crouch as well -although I believe Pompey are still in due diligence and cannot conduct any business at the moment.

 

[Marc]

Liverpool could be raped if Barca and Madrid put in high bids for Alonso and Mascherano.

As a scouser could you honestly blame Alonso though? He wanted to stay, was clearly your best player after Gerrard and Torres, and had to endure Beneitez whoring him to Juve for a whole summer so that you could get the inferior Barry. With loyalty like that shown to him, I doubt he will give much back.

Mascherano is a weird one, can't see why he would want to leave unless he just does not like playing in England.

Other stories that caught my eye today. Jo going back on loan to Everton apparently. For me Man City are giving a top 6 rival a goal scoring boost here. Talk of Veloso has started up again, wonder if Everton or Villa will be able to afford him this year, he needs to be in the premiership, quality player. Would be a perfect (and better IMO) replacement for Barry for Villa.

Lots of clubs linked with Marcus Berg as well, and Crouch linked with Sunderland and Villa -from what I understand nothing can happen at Pompey at the moment though as they are still in a period of due diligence after the takeover bid?

With regards Mash, I think its the lure of Barcelona and the lifestyle etc. Im sure ive read in the past his family dont like england. Hes also best mates with Messi

 

[leviathane]

If mash/alonso leave scousers that'll pretty much leave em where arsenal were when all our dm went.

 

[cHodAX]

Milan in for Huntelaar, United going to lose out yet again.

 

[Lethul]

If mash/alonso leave scousers that'll pretty much leave em where arsenal were when all our dm went.

We got Lucas tho!

 

[Ch3tan]

Milan in for Huntelaar, United going to lose out yet again.

Really do not rate Huntelaar that highly though, so no big loss.