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Title: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: manutd. on Dec 22, 2007, 04:47: AM
Signing:

Manchester United  goalkeeper, Edwin Van Der Sar signed a year extension.
Title: Re: Official Transfers, Signings, & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tom on Dec 22, 2007, 05:02: AM
Good thread! I'll make it sticky.

Ont: Henke Larsson from Sweden back to Celtic?
Title: Re: Official Transfers, Signings, & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 22, 2007, 05:07: AM
Thanks.

JOHNSON HAPPY AT EVERTON

Striker Andy Johnson is happy at Everton, despite losing his place in the side.


 
DOWNING IN DEAL PLEA

Stewart Downing wants a resolution to his ongoing contract negotiations at Middlesbrough.


 
COELHO: I WON'T BE ANOTHER FLOP

Celtic target Coelho insists he will be a better buy for them than Rafael Scheidt.


 
VAN DER SAR SIGNS NEW DEAL

Edwin van der Sar has signed a new one-year contract extension with Manchester United.


 
QUIET TRANSFER WINDOW FOR FERGIE

Manchester United want to sign Manucho Goncalves in January but won't re-sign Henrik Larsson.


 
RIJKAARD AND RONALDINHO STAY - BARCA

Barcelona insist Ronaldinho and Frank Rijkaard won't be leaving in the near future.


 
BERBATOV NOT FOR SALE - COMOLLI

Spurs have warned Manchester United that Dimitar Berbatov won't be for sale in January.
 
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 22, 2007, 09:32: PM
Borg you stole my idea  :bang:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 23, 2007, 12:47: AM
Well, someone said to just make a thread, so I jumped on it and made the topic ..   :'(
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Dec 23, 2007, 02:42: AM
Is it me, or did you spell Tevez as Teves in your sig, Borg?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Dec 23, 2007, 02:52: AM
Oh its spelt as teves, but that is one heck of a sig! :rockit:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 23, 2007, 05:30: AM
I didn't make it.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Dec 23, 2007, 01:52: PM
sure borg you didn't make it. you fool who else in this world would spell tevez as teves.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 23, 2007, 04:15: PM
Well, someone said to just make a thread, so I jumped on it and made the topic ..   :'(
yeah i would have never made it anyway
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 24, 2007, 03:06: AM
I didn't make it, I can't make sigs that good anyway.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Dec 24, 2007, 03:16: AM
I didn't make it.  :biggrin:

Who made it mate? im ganna ask him for a sig :rockit:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 24, 2007, 03:18: AM
I found it off soccer-art I think? Or another art forum.. I would credit him but I forget his username.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Dec 24, 2007, 03:24: AM
I found it off soccer-art I think? Or another art forum.. I would credit him but I forget his username.

Maybe if you find it Borg, let me know bro thanx ^-^
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 25, 2007, 01:57: PM
I didn't make it.  :biggrin:

Who made it mate? im ganna ask him for a sig :rockit:
and i'm gonna ask them to stop skipping English Classes
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 26, 2007, 07:02: AM
FLAMENGO TARGET RONALDO

Flamengo claim they have started talks to sign AC Milan striker Ronaldo.

 
JELIC SET FOR COTTBUS

Serbian forward Branko Jelic has agreed to join Energie Cottbus.

 
AKRAM TRIES OUT FOR CITY

Iraqi midfielder Nashat Akram has received an invitation for a trial with Manchester City.


ERIKSSON DENIES ELANO INTEREST

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has dismissed reports of Inter Milan's interest in Elano.

 
TRANSFER MOVES UNLIKELY FOR GUNNERS

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reluctant to dip into the transfer market next month.


SPURS CONFIRM GUNTER SWITCH

Spurs will complete the signing of Chris Gunter from Cardiff in January's transfer window.


COLEMAN'S SOCIEDAD FUTURE IN DOUBT

Javier Irureta has reportedly been lined up to take over from Chris Coleman as Real Sociedad coach.

 
LEHMANN HINTS AT GUNNERS EXIT

Arsenal's Jens Lehmann is still considering his future ahead of the January transfer window.


JEWELL DISMISSES BARNES TALK

Paul Jewell has ridiculed claims Derby have sold Giles Barnes to West Ham for £5million.

 
COHEN CLAIMS BOLTON DEAL IS DONE

Israel midfielder Tamir Cohen has claimed he will sign for Bolton in January.


JEWELL TO STRENGTHEN SQUAD

Derby manager Paul Jewell feels he owes it to the fans and players to strengthen the squad.

 
COLEMAN: NO FULHAM RETURN

Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman insists he does not want the job back.

 
GIBSON EXTENDS WOLVES STAY

Manchester United's Darron Gibson has extended his loan at Wolves until the end of the season.


TOWN EXTEND JEVONS STAY


Huddersfield have extended the loan spell of Bristol City striker Phil Jevons by a second month.

 
O'LEARY LOOKING FOR RETURN

Former Aston Villa and Leeds boss David O'Leary is hoping to return to top-level management.


NO ANELKA CONTACT - MEGSON

Gary Megson insists rumours of a January transfer window move for Nicolas Anelka are premature.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Dec 26, 2007, 08:04: AM
Ronaldo should come to the US. :bowdown:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Dec 26, 2007, 08:57: AM
ronaldo wont leave. jens lehman might leave. hes admitted to a difficult season so far
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Dec 27, 2007, 05:44: AM
ronaldo wont leave. jens lehman might leave. hes admitted to a difficult season so far

also lehmann was upset about someone calling his son a nazi during his rugby match and is pissed off about almunia replacing him.

ronaldo really is a shame with his injury problems, its really annoying, a move to the mls would be good for him.

hopefully this is true.
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=527821

and also read that Milan rejected Toni while he was at palermo then when he moved to fiorentina he became the first player to score 30 goals in 50 years of serie A lol
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Dec 27, 2007, 08:05: AM
that would be monumental ronaldo for ronaldinho. i wonder if ronaldo still has it though and barca have eto'o, messi, and henry already. i think brazil or the MLS would be ronaldos best bet. dont think he will go to the US though.

yeah jens is a great goalie but hes way too outspoken for my taste and he is easy to piss off on the field. almunia has done an ok job so far
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 27, 2007, 12:16: PM
NO ANELKA CONTACT - MEGSON

Gary Megson insists rumours of a January transfer window move for Nicolas Anelka are premature.
best post of the forum
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Dec 27, 2007, 01:43: PM
that would be monumental ronaldo for ronaldinho. i wonder if ronaldo still has it though and barca have eto'o, messi, and henry already. i think brazil or the MLS would be ronaldos best bet. dont think he will go to the US though.

yeah jens is a great goalie but hes way too outspoken for my taste and he is easy to piss off on the field. almunia has done an ok job so far

hes turned exactly into the same as oliver kahn did had some amazing seasons but with age became a really clumsy keeper. hes made a lot of mistakes and i can only see him playing now for arsenal if almunia is unavailable to play.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Dec 29, 2007, 08:27: AM
true that. almunia has done well so far as well and without all the antics.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 29, 2007, 09:09: AM
Is Almunia English?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: madrid4life on Dec 29, 2007, 09:14: AM
no he is spanish. and now he is better then lehmann. i think he will leave arsenal.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 29, 2007, 09:16: AM
I heard a commentator saying he's eligible to play for England?  :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Dec 29, 2007, 10:18: AM
His mother is English and his father is Spanish. He hasn't ever played for Spain. He is eligible.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Dec 29, 2007, 10:23: AM
I heard a commentator saying he's eligible to play for England?  :dontknow:

he's got an english passport after playing in england for a certain amount of years you can become eligabal to apply which will be available to him by next year.

meaning if theres a regulation on amount of non EU players in the team and they obtain a passport after the time period of being in the country then they can have more non eu players.

i learnt that from championship manager  O0

plus almunia hasnt had a cap for spain yet.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Dec 29, 2007, 09:35: PM
http://www.theoffside.com/leagues/england/beckham-joining-arsenal-in-january.html

I doubt he will go, he will be after money :bowdown:.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Dec 29, 2007, 09:48: PM
Eddie Johnson is supposedly available on a free.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 29, 2007, 09:48: PM
that guy is a gun from what i know of him a good striker he is
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 30, 2007, 11:58: PM
(http://picsrv.manutd.com/?fif=/manu/img_10_19049.jpg&obj=iip,1.0&wid=160&hei=119&rgn=0.08000000000000001,0.041176470588235294,0.6400000000000001,0.7000000000000001&cvt=jpeg)

Dimitar Berbatov has sensationally told Spurs he would like to join a ‘big’ club — putting Manchester United on red alert. In a bombshell interview with SunSport, the Bulgarian superstar’s agent Emil Dantchev last night revealed: “I have already spoken to the Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, and told him that if a club that corresponds to Dimitar’s class and ambition comes in with an offer that suits his current club in January, he would like to be allowed to go. Dimitar is OK at Tottenham. I would not say he is happy. But his performances for the club are a testament to his commitment to the fans and his team-mates. He has never stopped trying and scoring goals to help the team. Fans must understand Dimitar is 27 next month and time is running out for him to play for a club that can match his ambition.”

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=519468
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Dec 31, 2007, 12:28: AM
It would be a dream come true if Berbatov came, rooney tevez and berbatov upfront :bowdown:!!.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: madrid4life on Dec 31, 2007, 01:09: AM
if that becomes reality, manchester will have an easy way to be champions next year.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Dec 31, 2007, 01:12: AM
Would he be able to play for us in the CL this year?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Dec 31, 2007, 01:44: AM
I hope so, it depends on if hes cup tied.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 31, 2007, 04:33: PM
you guys are getting to ahead of your-self this might not happen we just have to kick back and wait  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 01, 2008, 09:42: AM
I think we will, but Chelsea are going for him too. With Rooney ill, and if Tevez is out for a while, then we'll bring him in for sure.

Ronaldo to Real Madrid?
Real's £45m Ronaldo bid
Real Madrid aim to once again test Manchester United's resolve to keep Cristiano Ronaldo after it emerged they were prepared to pay £45million for the winger. The Spanish club's president Ramon Calderon revealed his desire to land Ronaldo after failing to do so once before when the 22-year-old snubbed him to sign a new five-year deal at Old Trafford. United are certain to turn down any offer, but Real see Ronaldo as the player to return them to Champions League glory. Calderon said: "Who wouldn't want to have in his team a player of Cristiano Ronaldo's amazing talent? He is one of the best in the world." They have been encouraged by the Portugal star's recent admission that he wants to play in Spain while still at his peak.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Jan 01, 2008, 10:04: AM
Oh shit, i hope Ronaldo dont go, that would mess up a dream team :'(
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 01, 2008, 10:09: AM
He still has a lot of years on his contract.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 01, 2008, 10:49: AM
oh shit i hope Ronaldo doesn't go his to gay for Madrid
(http://picsrv.manutd.com/?fif=/manu/img_10_19049.jpg&obj=iip,1.0&wid=160&hei=119&rgn=0.08000000000000001,0.041176470588235294,0.6400000000000001,0.7000000000000001&cvt=jpeg)

Dimitar Berbatov has sensationally told Spurs he would like to join a ‘big’ club — putting Manchester United on red alert. In a bombshell interview with SunSport, the Bulgarian superstar’s agent Emil Dantchev last night revealed: “I have already spoken to the Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, and told him that if a club that corresponds to Dimitar’s class and ambition comes in with an offer that suits his current club in January, he would like to be allowed to go. Dimitar is OK at Tottenham. I would not say he is happy. But his performances for the club are a testament to his commitment to the fans and his team-mates. He has never stopped trying and scoring goals to help the team. Fans must understand Dimitar is 27 next month and time is running out for him to play for a club that can match his ambition.”

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=519468

(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3162/taymouriansigfh0zh6.jpg)


Ramos Confident In Berbatov Stay  Juande Ramos has dismissed speculation that star striker Dimitar Berbatov is almost certain to leave Tottenham during the January transfer window.
Ramos Confident In Berbatov Stay

The Bulgarian star’s agent Emil Dantchev has claimed that his client is determined to move to a club 'which matches his ambition', but Ramos is not putting much stock into these words. 

"Obviously Berbatov's agent is looking to do his business and has made his comments," said the Spaniard.   "But we are happy because we have the player on a contract, and we plan to keep him." 

The audaciously skilled forward is widely-known to be high on the list of many top clubs’ wish list, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Milan reported to be heading the queue. 

After reiterating his determination to keep the club’s biggest star at White Hart Lane, Ramos turned his attention to the inadequate performance of his team during the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on New Years day. 

"I am not happy because we have come back from a goal down, created chances, and still lost,” he said. “I think a draw would have been a fairer result. 

"But in the past few weeks, we have conceded goals from set-pieces, and it is hard to win matches conceding as many as we do from those sort of positions. 

"We are lacking in some defensive departments, and it is something we need to look at. We are paying for lapses. 

"We need to find a solution to our defensive problems. If we can't sort the problems out with the players we already have here, we will look outside for other players."   
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jan 01, 2008, 06:11: PM
There have been rumors floating around about Brad Guzan to Arsenal, Michael Parkhurst to Fulham, Maurice Edu to Aston Villa, Clint Dempsey to a few mid-table EPL clubs.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 01, 2008, 11:46: PM
Dempsey will be a much better player if he goes to Villa or Middlesbrough.

I think Dimi is leaving for sure.. but will it be Chelsea or Utd?  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jan 02, 2008, 03:43: AM
He still has a lot of years on his contract.

Haha. As if Thierry Henry didn't just finish signing a 7 year deal last year. Contracts do not mean shit, so teams should watch out for quick moves.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 02, 2008, 03:53: AM
Well I didn't know that.  :biggrin:

But isn't it called a clause contract or something where they are not allowed to leave?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jan 02, 2008, 05:45: AM
Clauses can be anything. There are also options on it. Henry probably had an option or clause that allowed him to leave when he wanted to. Who knows the details of Ronaldo's contract; he won't leave though, not until he wins more trophys.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jan 02, 2008, 05:47: AM
Real Madrid is just talking out of its ass.

Manchester United won't sell unless that 45 million can be put to a better use.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 02, 2008, 06:19: AM
Henry signed a 7 year contract last season? Are you sure about that? I just don't see a 29 year old signing a 7 year contract. There was a time when a player signed a 15 year contract from what I can remember. :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jan 02, 2008, 06:31: AM
Henry was on Sky Sports with Wenger and he was talking about "Oh i'm staying here, blah blah blah". And yeah it was a 7 year deal that he signed.

Perhaps United wants Kaka instead :booty:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 02, 2008, 07:57: AM
United want Anelka, Berbatov, a new left-back and right back, and a new goalkeeper to replace Edwin when he's gone.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jan 02, 2008, 08:09: AM
Anelka himself has confirmed talks with Chelsea.

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7627500
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 02, 2008, 08:14: AM
That would be a major signing for Chelsea, would definetely help them out with all these injuries. Imagine Drogba and Anelka coming at you..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 02, 2008, 02:43: PM
MEGSON: NO ANELKA BID

Bolton manager Gary Megson insists there has been no approach from Chelsea for Nicolas Anelka.

French newspaper L'equipe attributed quotes to the 11-goal striker in which it was claimed dialogue between the two clubs had begun with the opening of the January transfer window.

Megson, speaking after his side's late 1-0 victory against Derby, said: "In terms of Chelsea making contact I am not aware of that, or any other club making contact.

"I am aware of the speculation and have seen the article. But Nic did say if nothing happens he is happy at Bolton.

"It is something and nothing. We will just keep going and try to deal with the speculation that surrounds him."

But Anelka told L'Equipe: "The chairmen (of Bolton and Chelsea) are discussing it. I really hope it happens - and especially that I am eligible to play in the Champions League.

"But until the contract is signed and I am presented to the press in my new shirt, nothing is done."

The former Arsenal striker has also been linked with a return to Manchester City where he played from 2002 to 2005.

And the 28-year-old insists that would not be a step backwards.

"I want to go to a bigger club and that's what City have become under a manager such as (Sven-Goran) Eriksson, who I was ready to join in 1999 at Lazio," added Anelka.

"Staying at Bolton, where I am very happy, wouldn't be a punishment either."

Bolton are expected to ask for 26 million euros for Anelka - 14 more than they paid Fenerbahce for him in August 2006.

And agent Doug Pingisi is sure the in-form frontman is destined to leave sooner rather than later.

"Nico is ready to join a club at the height of his talent and his football," he said.

"I would love to see him sing the Champions League anthem every year."
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 03, 2008, 12:31: AM
:dontknow:

Anelka is confusing me, first they're talking, and now Megson says they didn't..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 03, 2008, 12:32: AM
its all rumors  :rules:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 03, 2008, 12:36: AM
Yeah pretty much, but is there pictures with it? Like a press conference or something?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 03, 2008, 12:38: AM
its Bolton there just in the premier league to make the numbers  :zzz:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 03, 2008, 01:35: AM
Deco to Premier League?

Quote from: Sky Sports
Barcelona star Deco has hinted that he would be interested in a move to England if he leaves Camp Nou.

The classy midfielder has indicated he could leave Barca at the end of the season if they fail to enjoy a successful campaign.

Deco has struggled for form and fitness this term and he is believed to be considering his future at Barca.

The Portuguese international has revealed he would like to try his luck in England and he believes Manchester United would be an ideal destination if he does leave Barcelona.

Warning
"If we don't win anything this year I will be off," Deco is quoted as saying in The News of the World.

"Playing for Barcelona is a dream that I have realised.

"This is my fourth season and has been a fantastic period in my career but if things don't go well I will be leaving.

"The English league is somewhere I'd like to play.

"You can compare Manchester United to Barcelona."

I think Anderson is just as good as him..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Jan 03, 2008, 01:58: AM
    * Player: David Villa
    * From: Valencia
    * To: Chelsea
    * Cost: £20 million
    * Source: Mirror
    * Likely?: 3/5


"Rumours linking David Villa with a move to England are all too predictable. Valencia are leering from one crisis to another with new boss Ronald Koeman having little obvious idea as to what to do apart from sacking some of the club’s most experienced players so it is a good time for Villa to look elsewhere. Indeed, he is quoted as saying that “it is impossible for me to carry on.”
In previous seasons he would have been linked with Liverpool where Rafael Benitez’s admiration for the player dated from when Villa was still at Real Zaragoza. Valencia’s transfer demands, and the presence of Fernando Torres, have killed off any hopes that there might have been for that particular transfer.
This puts Chelsea in pole position to get him. Their lack of depth in attack has long been suspected and with the injury to Didier Drogba this has been exposed. Even though Andrii Shevchenko seems to be getting back to something resembling his best form, Chelsea need another top quality striker to boost their hopes.
Yet whereas Villa has already made his desire to move to England public, the link to Chelsea appears purely speculative. Their need for a striker is immediate but Villa is unlikely to move in January and, even if he did, he would be cup-tied in the Champions League. So, attractive as the move might be, the rumour doesn’t carry too much weight".

The only way i think david villa will get in, is if Shevchenko leaves chelsea or doesnt get a first team spot, or even Kalou.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 03, 2008, 06:56: AM
20 million for Villa is a bargain.

Bolton won't sell Berbatov for anything less than 30 million pounds! :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 03, 2008, 11:35: AM
You mean Tottenham. Damn Tottenham.  :cursing:

Berbatov = Brown + Money

Brown has tons of experience, he was in the CL 99 for fucks sakes. He can help their defensive problems. Atleast add a spark to it.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jan 03, 2008, 04:22: PM
If I was Tottenham, I wouldn't give my best striker away, and especially not for Wes Brown. Remember, they have Dawson and King waiting to get back to full fitness.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 03, 2008, 04:48: PM
# 04/01/2008
# Fiorentina Lupoli Issues Come-And-Get-Me Plea To Napoli
#
# Fiorentina Vieri To Be Rewarded With New Viola Contract
#
# Transfer Zone Pandev Agent Rubbishes Transfer Rumours
#
# Transfer Zone Ramos Puts Record Price Tag On Berbatov
#
# Transfer Zone Alves Move From Heerenveen To AZ Not Yet A Done Deal
#
# Rangers Hutton Rejects The Chance To Join Tottenham
#

 03/01/2008
# Transfer Zone Quagliarella Not Going Anywhere - Leonardi

# Transfer Zone Hamburg Agree Odjidja-Ofoe Transfer

# Inter Milan Figo Calls For Maniche Purchase

# France Marseille Land Lens' Akale On Loan

# AC Milan Ancelotti: We Will Sign No One In January

# Juventus Dutch Duo Will Not Join Juve In January – Agent

# Fiorentina Mutu & Frey Not For Sale - Fiorentina

# Juventus Buffon Wants Amauri For Juve And Italy

# Inter Milan Figo: I Could Move To The USA

# Portsmouth Redknapp Looks For Loans To Shore Up Squad

# Valencia Banega Surprised By Speed Of Valencia Move

# Roma Ferrari Likely To Stay At Roma, Lucarelli Not Joining

# Everton Everton Sign Young Gosling

# Palermo Amauri Says No To January Transfer

# France Marseille Present Krupoviesa To The Press

# Transfer Zone Gledson Returns To Rostock

# South America Porta "The Kangaroo" Joins Siena

# Scotland Krul Extends Falkirk Stay

# France Maoulida Leaves Auxerre For Lens
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 04, 2008, 03:47: AM
United Reject Newcastle Offer For Brown
Link (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=520803)

Real Madrid Bid For Ronaldo - Fake
Link (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=520808)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Jan 04, 2008, 05:01: AM
I knew that was fake from the moment i heard it..45 mill for Ronaldo :saywhat:.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 04, 2008, 05:04: AM
Yeah I meant Tottenham. Not sure why I said Bolton.

Banega is already getting snapped up by Valencia. He's a real talent!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 04, 2008, 04:11: PM
# 05/01/2008
# West Brom Cool Over Korea's Kim

# Shooting Season Begins For Pato The Duck

# Fulham No Premiership Move For Koller

# Transfer Zone Valencia: No Villa Bid From Chelsea

# Everton Moyes Denies Fernandes Reports

# Juventus Olympiakos Close To Almiron Capture

# Transfer Zone Lupoli: I Never Should Have Joined Fiorentina

# Transfer Zone Van Der Vaart To Juve As Good As Done?

# Manchester United Ferguson Rules Out January Signings

# Portsmouth Reports: Pompey Chimes Calling Cho Jae-Jin?

# Derby County Jewell Interested In Savage For Derby

# Portsmouth Accept Bids For Taylor

# Allardyce May Make Renewed Bid For Brown


 04/01/2008
# Wigan Move For Murphy

# Sunderland Eye Boateng Capture

# Italy Cagliari Target Mirante, But He Prefers Lazio

# Transfer Zone Hertha Won't Raise Raffael Offer

# Portsmouth Fail In Guiza Bid

# Transfer Zone I Will Sell Diana But Not Loan Him - Zamparini

# Schalke Sign Ze Roberto

#  Roma Interested In Barnetta

# Roma Set To Bid For Serie B Star Belmonte

# Manchester United Turn Down Toon's Wes Brown Bid

# Inter Milan Inter Set To Make Jimenez Deal Permanent

# South America Granoche To Join Parma Next Season


btw Borg when you were making this thread i expected there to be two diiferent thread one for Rumor and one for the real deal so no one can get confused but anyway i don't mind
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Jan 04, 2008, 10:45: PM
Deco in Barca exit hint

Barcelona midfielder eyes English move


Barcelona star Deco has hinted that he would be interested in a move to England if he leaves Camp Nou.

The classy midfielder has indicated he could leave Barca at the end of the season if they fail to enjoy a successful campaign.

Deco has struggled for form and fitness this term and he is believed to be considering his future at Barca.

The Portuguese international has revealed he would like to try his luck in England and he believes Manchester United would be an ideal destination if he does leave Barcelona.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Jan 04, 2008, 10:49: PM
TRANSFER RUMOURS


Bolton will sign former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse from Marseille if Nicolas Anelka leaves the Reebok Stadium. (Sun)

Manager Gary Megson also insists Greek midfielder Stelios will not be joining Sheffield United, despite having fallen out of favour recently. (Daily Star)

Manchester City and Wigan are both interested in signing former Liverpool keeper Jerzy Dudek, who is now reserve keeper at Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)

Danny Mills says he wants his loan move from Manchester City to Derby to become a permanent transfer. (daily Mirror)

Rangers have joined Bolton and Sunderland in the race to sign Portsmouth's Matt Taylor. (Daily Express)

Fulham could make a £2.5m move for Liverpool's Harry Kewell. (Daily Mail).

Manchester City and Aston Villa have made formal inquiries to Newcastle about signing striker Obafemi Martins. (Independent)

Liverpool are watching Zenit St Petersburg's 23-year-old Slovakian central defender Martin Skrtel. (Guardian)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has branded speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid "mischievous" and "a lie", and said he expected it at this time of year from Madrid. (Times)


OTHER GOSSIP

Liverpool rejected cash-strapped Luton's request to forgo their share of the gate receipts for Sunday's FA Cup third round tie. Luton, who are in administration, could go out of business on Monday. (Various)

Didier Drogba is expected to play some part for Chelsea against QPR in the FA Cup as he makes his return from knee surgery. (Sun)

Kia Joorabchian, who tried to buy West Ham last season, is involved in a consortium considering a bid to acquire Southampton (Daily Mirror).

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce says fighting relegation when he was at Bolton was more stressful than his current situation (Daily Express).

Fabio Capello will watch Aston Villa's game with Manchester United two days before he officially takes charge as England coach (Independent).

Manchester City's new loan signing Nery Castillo paid Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk half of the loan fee himself to secure his move to Eastlands (Independent).

AND FINALLY

Havant and Waterlooville's players have been promised an end of season trip to Las Vegas by one of their directors if they beat Swansea in the FA Cup third round (Daily Mirror).

Comedian Frank Carson will be telling jokes in the Chasetown dressing room before their FA Cup tie with Cardiff to prevent the players getting too nervous (Daily Express).

QPR winger Gareth Ainsworth's band Dog Chewed the Handle have an album coming out in the spring (Daily Express).

A QPR fans' group has warned R's fans not to taunt Chelsea fans about their new wealth yet - "save it for when we thrash them in the Premier League," said a spokesman (Times).


Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Megakid on Jan 05, 2008, 12:10: AM
I guess Harry kewell will leave Liverpool soon, he barely starts or plays for them anymore :saywhat:, he needs to leave quick.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Jan 05, 2008, 03:02: AM
ancelotti must be out of his mind not to sign any new players. they need a keeper, a defender a winger and a striker. the veterans are too old now.

maybe hes trying to make milan go down hill because theres heavy rumours that mourinho could be the new manager by summer. which i hope will happen.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jan 05, 2008, 08:28: AM
http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/chivas/la-sp-soccer5jan05,1,4299265.story?coll=la-sports-chivas&ctrack=1&cset=true

Also, Eddie Johnson to an EPL club seems imminent.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 05, 2008, 09:08: AM
Urban Freestyler is back with his transfer gossip! Love it... Would you want to make some article for Beyond Football?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 07, 2008, 02:14: PM
Inter Milan are eyeing bresciano the australian midfielder. inter want him to bolster their midfeild cus of injuries. this could be a dream move for him since he wanted to go to man city.


Drogba angain has said he would like to leave chelse. i doubt he will still be in chelsea at the end of the season.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 07, 2008, 03:40: PM
[quote ]
Van Der Vaart:
 I Want A Top Club  Rafael Van der Vaart is now looking even more likely to leave Hamburg in the summer after admitting that he wants to play for a “top club”.

The Dutch midfielder is widely regarded as one of the continent’s best playmakers and has attracted the attention of a host of top European clubs, including Juventus, Inter and Chelsea.

The Bianconeri are currently seen as the favourites to sign the 24-year-old, and Van der Vaart, who has spoken of his desire to play for them recently, has again signalled his intention to quit Hamburg.

“I want to go to a top club,” declared Van der Vaart. “I want to get to know another country.”

“I hope to win something and finish the season well. I have a contract until 2010. I could leave but then again I could also continue to play here next year.”

Hamburg President Bernd Hoffmann has conceded that it will be very difficult for him to prevent Van der Vaart from leaving at the end of the season.

“Most likely Rafael will leave in the summer,” he admitted.

Van der Vaart, who joined Hamburg from Ajax in 2005, has been in excellent form this campaign and is joint-second top-scorer in the Bundesliga with nine goals.
[/quote]
 :boxing:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 08, 2008, 08:08: AM
I wish Bayern could snap him up. He's a hell of a player. Very creative!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 08, 2008, 09:09: AM
Drogba out. Villa in.

Chelsea can buy anyone they want.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 08, 2008, 01:10: PM
wow is this true.link please  :hello:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: jonte on Jan 08, 2008, 06:27: PM
Anelka to Chelsea for 20m~ probably

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 09, 2008, 07:00: AM
They want Anelka by the weekend. Sounds pretty serious.

Man City want Mancini from Roma. Eriksson said Mancini would be his C. Ronaldo.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 09, 2008, 07:09: AM
wow is this true.link please  :hello:
Nah, those are just my predictions.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jan 09, 2008, 07:55: AM
yeah grant says he wants anelka by the end of the week, L. diarra wants out at arsenal as well as gilberto Diaby and dinelson. savage has taken a pay cut to sign with derby
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 09, 2008, 08:02: AM
That's not good for Arsenal. I can understand Gilberto wanting to leave but those other guys are still young and they are slowly getting put into the lineup.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 09, 2008, 10:05: PM



the anelka deal seems pretty much sealed. i hope drogba leaves he doesn't deserve to be in a club with that kind of mangment
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 10, 2008, 06:51: AM
Chelsea got Anelka?  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Jan 10, 2008, 07:00: AM
its most probably in talks at the moment but looking likely that he will sign for chelsea.

does anybody think derby stand a chance if they make some extra signings?

savage
laurent robert
danny mills
Emanuel Alejandro Villa

in talks with
roy carroll
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 10, 2008, 07:03: AM
To avoid relegation, maybe, they got to win their matches against other relegating teams and they'll do fine, and with those players it should add some confidence and flare.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 10, 2008, 11:06: AM
its most probably in talks at the moment but looking likely that he will sign for chelsea.

does anybody think derby stand a chance if they make some extra signings?

savage
laurent robert
danny mills
Emanuel Alejandro Villa

in talks with
roy carroll

only god can help derby  :bowdown:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Jan 11, 2008, 04:14: AM
its official anelka has moved to chelsea for £15 million the only question is now who can bolton sign and avoid being relegated? because he was clearly their best players.

http://msnsport.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_3038866,00.html
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 11, 2008, 06:24: AM
Damn that's a good transfer. So I'm guessing Drogba is leaving for sure.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Chunkchenko on Jan 11, 2008, 07:34: AM
derby have signed ghaly on loan. they've bought the most players in the prem so far this transfer window. looks like jewell is going to go gung ho.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 11, 2008, 07:36: AM
Gill said there is money for United to spend, since we are now the richest club in England.  :bowdown:

Link (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=522489)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jan 11, 2008, 08:00: AM
dont know any details or if anyone stated before but lehmann is staying at arsenal. also talks of redknapp to newcastle still
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 11, 2008, 08:02: AM
REDKNAPP IN MAGPIES' SIGHTS

Newcastle are believed to be stepping up their efforts to lure Harry Redknapp to the club.


 
MANDARIC: HARRY WILL JOIN NEWCASTLE

Milan Mandaric believes Harry Redknapp will become Newcastle's next manager.


 
ANELKA SIGNS FOR CHELSEA

Nicolas Anelka has completed his move from Bolton to Chelsea for £15million.


 
COTTAGERS MAKE NEW KING BID

Fulham have offered £4.5million plus a player for Watford striker Marlon King.


 
LEHMANN STAYING AT GUNNERS

Borussia Dortmund's move for Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has broken down


 
LYON ACCEPT OFFERS FOR FRED

Lyon have accepted two offers for striker Fred, according to Les Gones president Jean-Michel Aulas.


 
CITY DEAL DONE - AKRAM

Iraq's Nashat Akram claims he has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City.


 
LIVERPOOL COMPLETE SKRTEL DEAL

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Zenit St Petersburg defender Martin Skrtel.


 
PALACIOS JOINS WIGAN

Wigan have signed midfielder Wilson Palacios on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Deportivo Olimpia.


 
WORTHINGTON PLEDGE TO NORTHERN IRELAND

Nigel Worthington is inching closer to signing a new two-year deal as Northern Ireland manager.


 
ZIDANE EYES RETURN TO GAME

Zinedine Zidane has revealed he would love to return to football in some capacity.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 11, 2008, 12:50: PM
I wonder who has made the offers for Fred. Anyone know?

Zidane to return? I'm only hoping it's the MLS. That'd be cool, or maybe even some indoor league.

Anelka to Chelsea will help Chelsea I'm sure. I wonder who Bolton will sign with the money. Might be good to go for some young potential.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 11, 2008, 03:13: PM
Bolton prepare mega offer for Toulouse striker Elmander
tribalfootball.com - January 11, 2008

Bolton Wanderers are set to make a mega offer for Toulouse centre-forward Johan Elmander.

The Sun says Bolton manager Gary Megson will make a £9m bid for the 26-year-old Sweden striker if Nicolas Anelka is sold to Chelsea.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 11, 2008, 04:57: PM
Elmander is a great player on Football Manager. FM is usually spot on and I hope to see him play in the Premiership soon.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 11, 2008, 06:25: PM
i hope to see him in a Bolton kit soon
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 12, 2008, 02:51: AM
Apparently we are bidding for Huntelaar, I hope this is true..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 12, 2008, 10:37: AM
Huntelaar is a beast but i don't hink Man U will sign him if they di they must get rid of Saha and some how give Huntelaar a starting line up
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Jan 13, 2008, 03:38: AM
TRANSFER RUMOURS
Manchester United striker Louis Saha is out for the season, which could lead Sir Alex Ferguson to act in the transfer window and move for long-term target Klaas Jan Huntelaar. (News of the World)

But Ferguson could have competition for the Dutchman with Manchester City also keen on the £12m-rated Ajax frontman. (News of the World)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neil is looking to link up with former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson. O'Neil wants to bring the Swedish striker to Villa Park on a three-month loan deal. (News of the World)

Meanwhile Villa are set to renew their interest in Valencia defender Miguel and will bid £10m for the Portuguese star. (News of the World)

Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson has been told by club chairman Daniel Levy that he can leave White Hart Lane. (The Observer)

Spurs will make a £7m move for Ajax keeper Maarten Stekelenburg if Robinson leaves the club. (Mail on Sunday)

Tottenham are also keeping an eye on Espanyol centre-half Jarque. (Mail on Sunday)

Jermain Defoe could still sign a new contract with Tottenham despite a bust-up with Juande Ramos. (News of the World)

One man not joining Spurs is Maniche, who is holding out for a dream move to Inter Milan. (News of the World)

Fulham have launched a bid to sign Valencia midfielder David Albelda. (News of the World)

Dimitar Berbatov has told close friends he would love to join Manchester United. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester City face stiff competition for former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse. West Ham, Blackburn and Fulham are also are keen on the £6.5m-rated 26-year-old. (Sunday Mirror)

Everton and Celtic are battling it out to land Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten on loan until the end of the season. (Sunday Mirror)

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson may swoop for AC Milan's Croatian defender Dario Simic. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea boss Avram Grant is preparing a bid for Barcelona midfield star Andres Iniesta. (Sunday Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Portsmouth have doubled Harry Redknapp's wages to £3m a year after he turned down Newcastle. (News of the World)

Newcastle will now turn to Alan Shearer and Kevin Keegan as they continue to search for Sam Allardyce's replacement. (Various)

Mike Ashley will turn his search to the continent after being rejected by Redknapp. (Sunday Telegraph)

Ashley has not given up on Redknapp and will fly back from Hong Kong to try and persuade the Portsmouth manager to join Newcastle. (Sunday Express)

Liverpool are the subject of a £500m buy-out from an Arab investment group. (The Observer)


AND FINALLY

The Special One could be back. Jose Mourinho wants to succeed Rafa Benitez as Liverpool manager, and the former Chelsea boss has contacted owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett indicating that he would love to take over at Anfield next season. (Sunday Mirror)

QPR owner Flavio Briatore has presented each of the club's players with £3,000 watch as a special thank-you present for their recent good form.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 13, 2008, 07:49: PM
# 14/01/2008
# Arsenal Wenger: I Once Tried To Sign Beckham

# Wolfsburg To Land Hasebe

#Real Zaragoza Del Bosque And Clemente Favourites For Zaragoza Job

# Manchester City Eriksson & Thaksin Agree City's Transfer Targets

# Atletico Madrid Open Sissoko Talks With Liverpool

# Real Zaragoza The Time Was Right For Fernández To Go - Zaragoza Chief

# Sampdoria Agree To Madrid's Cassano Price

# AC Milan Berlusconi: Ronaldinho Not A Priority, Zambrotta Arriving In June

# AC Milan Ronaldo: Let Me Earn A New Deal

# Juventus Focus On Nice's Ederson

# Tottenham Ramos: Robinson Will Play For Me Again

# Italy Lucarelli In Parma To Seal The Deal

# Fiorentina Only Fiorentina Wanted Me - Vieri

# Lazio I Will Not Leave Lazio, Declares Under Pressure Rossi

# Tottenham Jarque In London To Complete Spurs Move

# Real Zaragoza Zaragoza Sack Victor Fernandez

# Editorial/Comment Time For Tiago To Go?

# Liverpool Juventus Pull Out Of Sissoko Race

# Inter Milan Official: Maniche To Undergo Inter Medical On Monday

# Middlesbrough Downing Flirts With Spurs, Warns Boro


 13/01/2008
# Bayern Munich Snare Borowski From Werder

# Benfica Set To Sign Laszlo Sepsi

# Italy Reginna's Nicola Amoruso To Join Shakhtar Donetsk

# Aston Villa O'Neill Set For Shock Larsson Reunion

# Inter Milan Eye Up Maduro & Mannini


in other news

Mancini wants to stay


The subject shifted to winger Mancini, who was close to an exit before performing a U-turn and staying on, at least for the moment.

“I spoke to Mancini and he told me he wants to stay," revealed the Roma coach. "We have mutual respect for each other and I believe him.

"I saw him training well this week and the lad has an excellent rapport with the club. As for our transfer plans, if we need reinforcements then we will get them.”

Inter won't be able to repeat it

He also spoke about the unanviable task of catching Inter in the title race.

“If we want to have ambition then we cannot just say we’re going to catch Inter, we have to win the matches on the field,” he opined.

“Inter have not really changed since last season, even if I am convinced they won’t be able to break records again like they did in 2007. We need to put in great performances to take points off them.”


:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 14, 2008, 06:35: AM
I think we'll get Berbatov rather than Huntelaar.

TRANSFER RUMOURS
Manchester United striker Louis Saha is out for the season, which could lead Sir Alex Ferguson to act in the transfer window and move for long-term target Klaas Jan Huntelaar. (News of the World)

Louis Saha has not been ruled out for the rest of the season, contrary to reports in the UK press.

Saha picked up a knee injury in training leading up to Saturday's 6-0 win over Newcastle.

Sir Alex Ferguson said on Friday: "Louis got a knock in training, but hopefully he'll be okay [to play against Newcastle]."

But media reports on Saturday morning speculated that the 29-year-old, who was not included against the Magpies later that day, would not play again in the current campaign.

However, Reds chief executive David Gill told BBC Radio Five Live that the Frenchman has suffered a "slight knock, [but] he is certainly not out for the rest of the season."


From ManUtd.com
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jan 14, 2008, 01:49: PM
Apparently we are bidding for Huntelaar, I hope this is true..

Quote
Liverpool, Manchester United and City On The Hunt For Huntelaar  A host of Premiership and Serie A clubs had scouts in the stands to analyse gifted striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in Ajax’s game at the weekend, sending rumour mills into overtime.
Liverpool, Manchester United and City On The Hunt For Huntelaar

The likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Rafael Benitez and Sven-Goran Eriksson, along with Juventus’ Claudio Ranieri are all reported to be keen on boosting their attacking line-up with the tall, lanky forward.

Huntelaar did don’t disappoint the eager observers as he netted a brace in Ajax's convincing 6-1 romp over AZ Alkmaar.

Huntelaar, 24, is an established Holland international, has been capped nine times by his country and has an impressive 55 goals from just 66 appearances for the Amsterdam giants following his switch from Heerenveen.

Although Liverpool and Manchester United would probably be Huntelaar's prefereed choice of destination, it is more likely that Manchester City will snare the player.

Benitez has already had the purse strings at Merseyside tightened, as has Ranieri at Juventus. Meanwhile, Ferguson has gone on record to state that he isn't interested in bringing anyone in this month.

However, if his rivals are ready to pounce it may force Ferguson into action as he only has three main strikers available to him at Old Trafford and in Louis Saha he has a forward constantly un-fit and seemingly un-motivated.

Meanwhile, Eriksson has the desire, money and pulling-power to bring in someone of Huntelaar's class, but Eastlands may prove to lowly for the Dutchman when it comes to the crunch.

A move for the instinctive scorer, likened by many to Ruud van Nistelrooy, is likely to cost around £15-18m.
www.goal.com
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jan 15, 2008, 06:58: AM
I think we'll get Berbatov rather than Huntelaar.

Sticking with what I said earlier!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jan 16, 2008, 12:59: AM
Mourinho does not want to coach Liverpool.....

Tottenham is interested in Fred, Adi. Also, Eddie Johnson is probably going to sign with Fulham (the American team)  :banana:

And Diarra is leaving Arsenal for Pompey
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 16, 2008, 06:30: PM
And Diarra is leaving Arsenal for Pompey

i think he now has the record for stay at a club for the shorest time ever
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 18, 2008, 11:26: AM
Eriksson has been sensational in bringing new talent. If any other manager was there, it would be just a laugh to hear Hunterlaar going to Man City.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 18, 2008, 12:15: PM
wow thisis the first time i am hearing this. is hunterlaar reallygoing to man city. if so i knew it was just a matter of time that another club would get him
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 20, 2008, 08:21: PM
Mancini still wants ronaldinho. i hope he does not come.

"Two months ago I said Inter were going to sign Ronaldinho," said Mancini. "And no one believed me, in fact everyone started laughing."

said Mancini

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jan 21, 2008, 01:44: PM
He'd be class there. Maybe Bayern should try and get him. :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jan 21, 2008, 07:48: PM
hahah sorry adi. but i think even you know that wont happen. infact i'll dig my grave if that happens. bayern have a good team right now i dont think they need anybody new
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Feb 01, 2008, 02:36: PM
Didier Drogba (Chelsea F.C.) wants to leave Chelsea F.C.

Afonso Alves (SC Heerenveen) joins Middlesbrough

Anthony Gardner (Tottenham Hotspur F.C.) on loan to Everton

Gilberto (Hertha BSC Berlin) joins Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur F.C.) has signed with Portsmouth F.C.

Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle United) wants to leave Newcastle United

Wayne Routledge (Tottenham Hotspur F.C.) joins Aston Villa F.C.

Pablo Aimar (Real Zaragoza) wanted by FC Liverpool

Gary Cahill (Aston Villa F.C.) has signed with Bolton Wanderers F.C.

Georgios Samaras (Manchester City) on loan to Celtic F.C.

Eidur Gudjohnsen (FC Barcelona) rejects Bolton Wanderers F.C.

José Mourinho  wanted by Valencia

Johnatan Woodgate (Middlesbrough) joins Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Arsenal  interested in Yoan Gouffran (Stade Malherbe de Caen)

Moussa Sissoko (FC Liverpool) leaves FC Liverpool

FC Barcelona  interested in Henri Saivet (FC Girondins de Bordeaux)

Rolando Bianchi (Manchester City) in S.S. Lazio

Eddie Johnson (Kansas City Wizards) has signed with Fulham
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Feb 01, 2008, 09:41: PM
Fillipo Mancini son of Roberto mancini is now a member of man city on loan
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Bow on Feb 05, 2008, 07:06: AM
routledge better play like he did at palace or he wont get in our team ....
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Feb 07, 2008, 11:33: PM
TRANSFER RUMOURS
Arsenal are watching Sevilla's Spain Under-21 international midfielder Diego Capel. (Daily Star)

The Gunners are also interested in Getafe central midfielder Esteban Granero. (Daily Star)

Manchester United have contacted Porto about signing Portugal international full-back Jose Bosingwa. (The Guardian)

Liverpool are planning a summer bid for Real Zaragoza's attacking midfielder Sergio Garcia. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is interested in signing Motherwell striker Ross McCormack. (Daily Star)

McCormack is "99% certain" to sign a pre-contract agreement with Wigan. (Daily Record)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has put the entire first team squad up for sale. (Express)

Birmingham are keen to employ former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman as a director or special adviser to manager Alex McLeish. (Various)

Rangers are set to make a £4m move for Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty, and beat Celtic to his signature. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed his fantasy transfer target is Barcelona's former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry. (Various)

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Sheffield United's Australian international midfielder David Carney in a £2m deal. (Daily Star)

Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws wants to sign Fulham striker David Healy on loan. (Daily Mirror)

Bury are targeting Blackpool's Paul Tierney, Simon Wiles and Marcus Bean on loan deals. (Daily Star)

Oldham want Hull striker Michael Bridges, who has just returned from a loan spell with Sydney FC. (Daily Star)

QPR are keen on Chicago Fire goalkeeper Matt Pickens. (Daily Star)

Aberdeen striker Steve Lovell's career at the club could be over after a training ground bust-up with coach Sandy Clark. (Scottish Sun)

Inverness manager Craig Brewster remains interested in signing Ross County striker Andy Barrowman. (Express)


AND FINALLY
Reading striker Kevin Doyle cannot remember the positions he needs to take up on the pitch and has started scribbling instructions on himself. "I've written on my arm where I have to be for corners from the left and right," he said. (The Sun)

Derby's Kenny Miller has revealed the club's number one priority is now to avoid becoming the worst-ever Premier League team. The Rams need six points to overtake Sunderland's record low of 15 from two seasons ago. (The Sun)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Feb 11, 2008, 05:13: AM
Haha, Newcastle wants Henry. :rolleyes:

Haven't heard anything about that Bayern transfer. Doesn't sound true.

Hearts owner has put up the whole first team on sale?! :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Feb 13, 2008, 06:25: AM
Quote
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is exploring the potential availability of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

Controcampo says Mancini has spoken with Italian agent Giorgio de Giorgios about sounding out the possibility of luring Gerrard to the San Siro at the end of the season.

Inter see Gerrard as the final piece needed to rule Europe and are convinced the Reds ace is unsettled at Anfield as they struggle to compete with the Premiership's best. Failure to qualify for the Champions League next season will be all the encouragement Inter need to make an offer in the summer.

Maybe it's time for him to switch?  :dontknow:

Hmm, I think Drogba will probably go to Barcelona. Eto'o and him are a magnificent pairing.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Feb 13, 2008, 10:11: AM
Eto and Drogba really would be a nice pairing. What would they do with Henry though? Too much attacking power on that team. I think it's their problem this year... too many creative players and not enough strength defensively.

Just look at Madrid. They're most likely going to win it for the second year in a row, and that's primarily because they made their defense very solid.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Feb 17, 2008, 07:49: PM
nice words adi so changed my idea of football. jkz

gerrad does look like a person that will move this year. but i am not sure of the club. ronaldinho looks like another player who will leave. he seems like he does not fit in the club any more
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Feb 18, 2008, 12:42: AM
Maybe a Drogba / Ronaldinho swap would be good. Ronaldinho has wanted to come to the EPL before, and Drogba wants to leave, and tbh Barcelona is his best spot imo.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Feb 18, 2008, 12:40: PM
I can see that happening. Liverpool should go for Ronaldinho. They desperately need someone with his creativity.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Feb 18, 2008, 07:38: PM
that would be alright but i dont see why ronaldinho wants to go to the worst league EPL.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: oLi on Feb 26, 2008, 03:43: AM
I can see that happening. Liverpool should go for Ronaldinho. They desperately need someone with his creativity.
Ronaldinho in Liverpool? Nah.. I don't see that happening
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Feb 26, 2008, 04:21: AM
TRANSFER RUMOURS
Tottenham manager Juande Ramos will be handed £40m to bring new players to the club in the summer. Ramos has his eye on Juventus' £7m-rated midfielder Tiago and Seville midfielder Diego Capel, who would cost about £8.5m. (Various)

However, right-back Pascal Chimbonda appears to be out of favour with Ramos and could be sold in the summer. (The Sun)

Manchester United target Karim Benzema says he is staying at Lyon. The 20-year-old French striker insists a move to England would only be his third choice behind Spain and Italy anyway. (Various)

Everton are set to sign on-loan midfielder Steven Pienaar on a permanent basis, according to his German club Borussia Dortmund. (Various)

Arsenal have sent scouts to Spain to watch 26-year-old Elche goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero. (The Independent)

Birmingham are planning a £4m move for West Ham striker Bobby Zamora, and will table the bid once their Premier League status is secured. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United's highly-rated young striker Fraizer Campbell is wanted by Charlton for £2m. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will find out on Friday if he has been successful in his long-running pursuit of Rangers striker Daniel Cousin. (Daily Express)

Hodgson is also reportedly interested in Elche defender Samuel Llorca, but faces competition for the player's signature from Barcelona. (Telegraph)

Arsenal are monitoring Rosenborg midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred, who is valued at £5m by his club. (Telegraph)

Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson is wanted by Sheffield Wednesday. (Daily Star)

Hearts striker Andrius Velicka is on the verge of quitting the club to join Norwegian side Viking Stavanger in a £1m deal. (Daily Record)


OTHER GOSSIP
Liverpool co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks are ready to let Dubai International Capital study the club's accounts, ahead of a prospective takeover deal. It is thought Hicks has decided to sell most of his 50% stake after a meeting in Dubai last week. (Various)

Tottenham may hang on to striker Dimitar Berbatov after the Bulgarian hinted he wants to stay at the club. (The Sun)

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career - as long as they start winning trophies. (The Sun)

Four Chelsea players are said to be furious over manager Avram Grant's Carling Cup final team selection. Claude Makelele, Joe Cole, Ashley Cole and Michael Ballack are believed to be seeking an explanation. (Various)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is hopeful he can keep Benni McCarthy at the club and says talks with the player's agent are ongoing. (The Independent)

Hughes also seem set to offer their 37-year-old Turkish midfielder Tugay a new one-year deal. (Various)

West Ham have offered the job of sporting director to Italian Gianluca Nani. (Daily Mirror)

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood wants to replace the whole team. (Daily Record)

Former Everton striker Daniel Amokachi is a leading contender to become Nigeria's new coach. (Daily Mirror)


AND FINALLY
The Spurs fan who gatecrashed his team's photo as they celebrated winning the Carling Cup at Wembley has been revealed as the cousin of Chelsea star Joe Cole. (The Sun)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Feb 26, 2008, 05:23: AM
Tottenham will actually have a great chance to crack the top 4 next season with Ramos and 40 million. They've already boosted their defense this winter.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Feb 26, 2008, 09:24: AM
The last bit is pretty funny. But Grant is in shit.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Mar 04, 2008, 01:56: AM
Apparently, United are interested in Benzema and are offering $30 mil in the summer. :)

Barcelona are linked with United for a transfer of Ronaldo for $40 mil.


SAF won't let Ronaldo go..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Mar 04, 2008, 08:32: AM
Apparently, United are interested in Benzema and are offering $30 mil in the summer. :)

Barcelona are linked with United for a transfer of Ronaldo for $40 mil.


SAF won't let Ronaldo go..
Jeez, if that happened, and Ronaldinho didnt leave, Baraca would be so incredibly sick...Ronaldinho-Bojan-Messi-Ronaldo-Henry-Eto'o w/ people like Dos Santos coming off the bench... :bowdown:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Mar 06, 2008, 05:23: AM
Ronaldinho and Deco would leave if Ronaldo was to come.

Borg, I don't think it's $40 million, that's nothing. It's gotta be 40 million pounds.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Mar 06, 2008, 07:16: AM
Yeah, pounds. ;)

Deco isn't what we need though. He'll probably go to another club. Right now we just need to find some solid defenders and a good new goalkeeper incase VDS retires.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Mar 11, 2008, 12:26: AM
Ronaldinho says no to Chelsea, he said he's not interested. I think he'll probably go to AC Milan. That's what the talk is anyway.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Mar 12, 2008, 06:18: AM
I hope he goes wherever Mourinho goes. It'd be interesting to see what he'd do with him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Mar 12, 2008, 01:32: PM
would kaka leave if ronaldinho goes to ac milan, though?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Mar 12, 2008, 08:21: PM
i think he would because i sertinly would
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 19mossi on Apr 02, 2008, 10:17: AM
i thinks ronaldinho leaves barca finishing the season
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Apr 06, 2008, 11:47: AM
Any source that says that?

I'd love it if he left. It's time for him to move on. Either that or Barcelona needs a new manager. I'd love to see what Mourinho would do with him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 06, 2008, 11:57: AM
Any source that says that?

I'd love it if he left. It's time for him to move on. Either that or Barcelona needs a new manager. I'd love to see what Mourinho would do with him.
he'd work wonders...I think they should play 'Dinho at center mid. He's great at putting in those thruballs, and then players like Bojan and Messi and Henry and Etoo (holy shit what a lineup) could run on to them
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Apr 06, 2008, 12:30: PM
That's what we all thought this summer when Henry joined, but look at what kind of performances we are getting out of Barcelona now. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 06, 2008, 12:34: PM
That's what we all thought this summer when Henry joined, but look at what kind of performances we are getting out of Barcelona now. :rolleyes:
yeah because they're not playing Ronaldinho at center mid. They didnt for Brazil in 06 and look where it got them. I cant believe that barca isnt making good use of their best player (talent-wise)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 19mossi on Apr 06, 2008, 01:01: PM
dont forget giovani he has a explosive aceleration on shorts distances but i think he needs more experience and a bit of technical
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 06, 2008, 01:11: PM
dont forget giovani he has a explosive aceleration on shorts distances but i think he needs more experience and a bit of technical
I've always though he has great technical but needs more determination  :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Gunnerjoe on Apr 06, 2008, 04:53: PM
Henrys never been the same since he left arsenal, doesnt get the support at barca like he did at arsenal......at arsenal they play for the name on the fornt of the shirt....at barca they play for the name on the back!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Apr 07, 2008, 10:38: AM
... or it's the simple difference in the way the football is played in Spain compared to England.

The Premiership has a much more direct style of football which often leaves lots of space open, especially behind the defenders. The English clubs push their defensive line up a lot more than the teams in Spain and Italy. This leaves a lot less room for fast strikers to expose in Spain and Italy, therefore reducing the effectiveness of Henry. 

 :hello:

Anyways, lets get this topic back on track. It's about transfers and rumors.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Apr 07, 2008, 10:40: AM
Sven excited by Man City link with Ronaldinho

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he would love Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to buy Ronaldinho this summer following a tenuous link with the under-fire Barcelona striker.

The Brazil forward, currently out injured, could leave the Camp Nou in the summer and his brother and representative Roberto De Assis was entertained at the City of Manchester stadium on Saturday by club directors ahead of the 2-0 defeat by Chelsea.

'It was the first time I had heard such a thing, so I really hope it is true,' said Eriksson.

'We would be able to find a place in our team for him, I can guarantee that.

'I will phone the owners. It was a surprise, but if they want to package Ronaldinho for me I would accept him and be very happy.'

And Eriksson joked about signing another high-profile Brazilian when he added: 'I would be happy to take Kaka at the same time!'

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That'd be a hell of a signing but I don't think it will ever happen. Sure hope it does though...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 07, 2008, 11:15: AM
Sven excited by Man City link with Ronaldinho

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson admits he would love Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra to buy Ronaldinho this summer following a tenuous link with the under-fire Barcelona striker.

The Brazil forward, currently out injured, could leave the Camp Nou in the summer and his brother and representative Roberto De Assis was entertained at the City of Manchester stadium on Saturday by club directors ahead of the 2-0 defeat by Chelsea.

'It was the first time I had heard such a thing, so I really hope it is true,' said Eriksson.

'We would be able to find a place in our team for him, I can guarantee that.

'I will phone the owners. It was a surprise, but if they want to package Ronaldinho for me I would accept him and be very happy.'

And Eriksson joked about signing another high-profile Brazilian when he added: 'I would be happy to take Kaka at the same time!'

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That'd be a hell of a signing but I don't think it will ever happen. Sure hope it does though...
not gonna happen...no way Ronaldinhos going to City
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Gunnerjoe on Apr 12, 2008, 02:24: PM
... or it's the simple difference in the way the football is played in Spain compared to England.

The Premiership has a much more direct style of football which often leaves lots of space open, especially behind the defenders. The English clubs push their defensive line up a lot more than the teams in Spain and Italy. This leaves a lot less room for fast strikers to expose in Spain and Italy, therefore reducing the effectiveness of Henry. 

 :hello:

Anyways, lets get this topic back on track. It's about transfers and rumors.
Very very true and thats why if i was a player and i was having major success in that league i would not leave i would stick to wat i was good at......apperently havnt really looked into it but he mite head back to the premiership...he misses his daughter and the rest of that kinda stuff....
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Apr 14, 2008, 08:23: AM
United may be embroiled in a fascinating climax to the current campaign, but Sir Alex Ferguson is already planning to strengthen his squad for next season.

The United manager has assembled a squad of sufficient strength in depth to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League this term, but he has earmarked areas which need further reinforcements.

"I don't need to spend, but I will," Sir Alex is quoted as saying in the News of the World. "I think there is an area where we are short and we can stock up on that a bit.

"It is not easy getting the best players here. But we have to because when you have a lot of quality in your squad you have to be absolutely correct on who you bring in.

"A player has a chance to come to a club like United and he would say 'that's my challenge to be in the team.' That's what good players do."

Sir Alex brought in Owen Hargreaves, Carlos Tevez, Anderson and Nani last summer and, after the quartet's unquestionable success this season, the Scot admits he will have one eye on the future when he re-enters the transfer market.

"I don't think I will bring in as many as last season and if we buy players it will probably be young ones," he said. "This year Tevez, Hargreaves, Nani and Anderson have been really fantastic for us. Those four players have made a big contribution to our season."

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Hell yeah, I love seeing new players brought in.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 14, 2008, 09:00: AM
I can guaranteee it'll be defenders
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Apr 14, 2008, 09:01: AM
Or Berbatov or Benzema if they're still options, but we don't really need them. A goalkeeper would be ideal.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 14, 2008, 09:03: AM
Or Berbatov or Benzema if they're still options, but we don't really need them. A goalkeeper would be ideal.
true about the goalie...and why would we want or need Berbatov? Or Benzema for that matter? The only reason I'd get them is to prevent another one of the big 4 from getting them hehe
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Apr 17, 2008, 08:46: AM
TRANSFER RUMOURS

Chelsea boss Avram Grant has vowed to sign AC Milan's Brazil forward Kaka - and he is also keen on Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi. (Daily Star)

But Grant will miss out on striker Bojan Krkic, who is set to agree a new deal at Barcelona. (The Sun)

And keeper Carlo Cudicini wants to quit the Blues for Aston Villa. (The Sun)

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has backed his manager Rafael Benitez's bid to sign Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry. (The Sun)

Manchester United are ready to splash £38m on four young stars in the summer - Sporting Lisbon's Joao Moutinho and Miguel Veloso and Wigan pair Wilson Palacios and Luis Antonio Valencia. (The Sun)

Manchester City will sell Stephen Ireland to Sunderland for about £8m in the summer. (The Sun)

Derby will sign Sydney FC midfielder Ruben Zadkovich after he impressed during a trial. (The Sun)

QPR boss Luigi de Canio is interested in signing Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. (Daily Star)

Blackburn have warned Derby off striker Jason Roberts. (Daily Star)

Everton manager David Moyes is tracking Newcastle full-back Steven Carr, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham are eager to sign on-loan striker Mauro Zarate on a permanent basis, but his club Al-Sadd value him at £18m. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth and Wigan are keen on West Brom's Robert Koren and will move for the midfielder if the Baggies fail to win promotion. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham's Diomansy Kamara is wanted by Sevilla, who will offer £5m for the midfielder. (Daily Express)

Collins John may also leave Fulham, with QPR keen on him. (Daily Express)

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley is ready to put big-earners Freddie Ljungberg and Lucas Neill up for sale in the summer. (Daily Express)

Sunderland have expressed an interest in signing Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza. (The Times)

Plymouth have begun talks with Hungary internationals Peter Halmosi and Krisztian Timar in the hope of fending off QPR's interest. (Daily Star)


Celtic are poised for a £4.5m move for Espanyol midfielder Moises Hurtado. (The Herald)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 17, 2008, 12:24: PM
wow, SAF really has faith in players coming from Sporting Lisbon: C. Ronaldo, Nani, and now this guy
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Apr 17, 2008, 07:29: PM
i think grant is talking shit. no way he can sighn kaka
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Apr 17, 2008, 11:33: PM
Chelsea are confident of signing AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka for £50m. (Daily Mirror)

AC Milan have agreed a £22m fee to bring Ronaldinho to the San Siro and will pay him £200,000-a-week. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal want to sign Palermo's Brazilian striker Amauri and will offer him £3.2m-a-year contract. (Daily Mail)

Dimitar Berbatov's agent has said the Spurs striker wants to play Champions League football and several clubs are interested in him. (Daily Express)

Manchester United are ready to spend £90m on wages to keep Cristiano Ronaldo, Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown and Michael Carrick at the club. (The Sun)

Brown will sign a new deal worth between £50,000 and £60,000-a-week, while Ronaldo will pick up £150,000-a-week. (Various)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes admits he will be the first in the queue if Man Utd pair Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes become available. (Daily Star)
Portsmouth are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Port striker Lisandro Lopes for £12m. (Daily Mirror)

Everton have been linked with a summer move for Newcastle right back Stephen Carr. (The Independent)

Birmingham are hoping to sign Argentine striker Gaston Sangoy from Cypriot side Apollon Limassol. (Daily Mirror)

Hamilton Academicals' 17-year-old prodigy James McCarthy is a target for Chelsea. (Daily Record)

Liverpool could be forced to sell Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel if they fail to pay back a £35.1m loan used to help buy the pair. (The Times)

Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is prepared to let injury-prone captain Ledley King leave the club. (Various)

Defender Jonathan Woodgate is set to be handed the captain's armband at White Hart Lane if King leaves. (Various)

Birmingham striker Mikael Forssell will snub his usual pre-match meal of raw fish as the chef in the sushi restaurant he visits is an Aston Villa fan. (The Sun)

Footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones has recorded a motivational video for Reading in a bid to help the club avoid relegation. (The Sun)

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez has fully embraced the English lifestyle since his arrival at Man Utd and a cup of tea is his beverage of choice when out partying at a nightclub with team-mates. (The Sun)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Apr 18, 2008, 06:41: AM
Scholes and Giggs won't go.

I can't believe we're keeping Brown, he's good though, so that's cool. Ronaldo must stay, Ferdinand is a must too, and I like the way Carrick plays.

 :biggrin:

Liverpool not paying back their loan? Hahaha.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Apr 23, 2008, 01:19: PM
I wonder how much of those rumours are true. I think all the Chelsea rumours are crap. No way in hell can they sign Kaka and Messi. :rolleyes:

On the other hand, Man U's targets seem more realistic. Those Sporting boys are great players. They only worry I have is the depth of the team. Too many players can be problematic as players struggle for playing time.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Apr 23, 2008, 01:23: PM
Sporting has been producing great players for years. Figo is from there as well.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Olly NZ Frestyle on Apr 25, 2008, 10:21: PM
Henry to Newcastle.. i wish  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Jane(not really) on Apr 25, 2008, 11:48: PM
Luka Modri? in Tottenham for around 20m euros
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Apr 26, 2008, 02:05: AM
Spurs snap up midfielder Modric
Tottenham Hotspur have won the race to sign highly-rated Croatia midfielder Luka Modric for a fee believed to be £15.8million. The club have agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old but must pass a medical.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 01, 2008, 07:10: AM
Of course it was going to be an English team that was going to overpay for him. He's a young talent but he's not worth that much money. Tons of teams were after him but nobody wanted to meet the transfer requirements made by the Croatian club. Tottenham dives right in though just like they did with Bent last season. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Jane(not really) on May 01, 2008, 07:41: AM
Of course it was going to be an English team that was going to overpay for him. He's a young talent but he's not worth that much money. Tons of teams were after him but nobody wanted to meet the transfer requirements made by the Croatian club. Tottenham dives right in though just like they did with Bent last season. :rolleyes:
Modric is like hundred times better than him. Only time will show is that wasted money, but I say NO,it's not.And they had to buy him before Euro 'cause after it his market value will grow rapidly...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 01, 2008, 07:55: AM
16 million pounds is too much though. I know he's good but not that good. He's not fully proven yet. Heck, Bayern bought both Toni and Klose for less than that. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on May 04, 2008, 08:13: AM
i read this in a site:
Quaresma to join Real Madrid
According to a Portuguese newspaper, Quaresma, player of Porto, will play the next season in Real Madrid, who offered 25 million euros plus the transfer of forward Soldado.

more infos:
http://www.sportsya.com/english/soccer/spanish_la_liga_2007-2008/home/news.php/Real_Madrid__offered_Porto_40_million_euros_for_the_transfer_of_Ricardo_Quaresma.html?id_estruc=371&id=177013
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 04, 2008, 01:16: PM
i read this in a site:
Quaresma to join Real Madrid
According to a Portuguese newspaper, Quaresma, player of Porto, will play the next season in Real Madrid, who offered 25 million euros plus the transfer of forward Soldado.

more infos:
http://www.sportsya.com/english/soccer/spanish_la_liga_2007-2008/home/news.php/Real_Madrid__offered_Porto_40_million_euros_for_the_transfer_of_Ricardo_Quaresma.html?id_estruc=371&id=177013
this actually really sucks. Now Quaresma, one of the best players in Portugal, will ot get that much playing time, or if he does, he'll be playing for a team that I dont like, even though he is one of my favorite players  :down:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on May 04, 2008, 06:23: PM

i know it wont be a good transfer but REAL ROCKSSSSSSSS....... :) :) :)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dalefreestyle on May 05, 2008, 01:13: AM
joao from cska moskow might be on his way to man city for an alleged 25 mill cash raid
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 05, 2008, 05:16: AM
I hope he leaves Portugal. I barely ever get to see him play. He was entertaining to watch in the Champions League and now I want to see him on a regular basis.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on May 05, 2008, 06:23: AM
Flamini has signed a 4 year contract with AC Milan.

Fuck.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Jane(not really) on May 06, 2008, 06:56: AM
Amauri in Juve?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: JK3r on May 08, 2008, 04:06: AM
Eto'o to Spurs???
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3536701,00.html

 :cheers:  As a spurs supporter I can only dream, but realistically its just paper talk
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 08, 2008, 07:05: AM
Defoe times 2 if you get him. Strongly doubt it though. The guys wants to win every trophy and can be a real dick. I don't see him wanting to bring a team up. He wants to be on the best team in the world at all times. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: JK3r on May 09, 2008, 04:13: AM
The only reason I think its possible is because Barca is having a major clearing out this summer.  With Rijkaard already gone, and Ronaldinho to follow, Eto'o, Gio Dos Santos, and Deco all could be gone as well. 
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on May 12, 2008, 09:20: PM
Chelsea beat Man Utd for Bosingwa with bigger contract offer
www.tribalfootball.com - May 13, 2008

Chelsea outbid Manchester United to land Porto fullback Jose Bosingwa yesterday.

The Sun says Chelsea beat United to the signature of £16.5million Bosingwa by offering almost TWICE as much pay as the champions did.

The Portugal right-back will complete his switch from Porto today and sign a four-year deal paying £80,000 a week.

United - who saw him as a successor to Gary Neville - offered £50,000.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 13, 2008, 06:10: AM
£80,000 a week is ridiculous considering the guy got paid around £10,000 a week prior to that. Typical bad English business... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on May 13, 2008, 08:39: AM
No it's because the top 4 always want to compete and never let their rivals get any good players, even when they don't need that certain player. They overdo it.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheKingNut on May 14, 2008, 06:22: PM
£80,000 a week is ridiculous considering the guy got paid around £10,000 a week prior to that. Typical bad English business... :rolleyes:

Shut up Adi you bitter man. English clubs can afford to do that as we are the best in the world. Forget Italy, forget Spain. GERMANY??? I heard you say??? Don't be silly. English football is the most passionate, has the best players (and in 2 or 3 years will possess most of the top players in the world) and is the best to watch. Go back and sit in your Bosnian seat and eat German sausage while I watch two english sides in the Champions League Final.....Laters!!!!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 14, 2008, 06:24: PM
Hahaha, I'll also be watching Germany play in the EURO while you'll be having a cup of tea wishing England was in it. :banana:
Title: FC Liverpool seeks Florent Malouda
Post by: soccergirl25 on May 15, 2008, 12:46: AM
FC Liverpool  seeks Florent Malouda  :booty:
Title: Re: FC Liverpool seeks Florent Malouda
Post by: cigar omar on May 15, 2008, 01:03: AM
They can't afford him. Secondly its in the wrong section woman.
Title: Re: FC Liverpool seeks Florent Malouda
Post by: Adi on May 15, 2008, 06:37: AM
Sneaky way of advertising a website. I took the URL down. I'll also merge this thread with the transfers topic.

I think Malouda is overrated.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 15, 2008, 10:39: AM
hes good, though...I think Makelele is still better
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on May 15, 2008, 10:44: AM
Makelele?

Different position/type of player

 :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 15, 2008, 10:49: AM
I've always thought that they were relatively similar ever since I watched them in 2006  :dontknow:

They have a similar style of play, but yeah, different positions.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 15, 2008, 07:22: PM
First time I've ever heard that. :biggrin:

The only similarity I see is the skin color and maybe the height.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 15, 2008, 10:56: PM
maybe Im wrong  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on May 20, 2008, 03:40: AM
great first signing for us with one of the Degan twins

Reds swoop for Degen

Dortmund defender to join Liverpool on free transfer

Liverpool have confirmed they have secured the services of Borussia Dortmund's Switzerland international defender Philipp Degen for next season.

The 25-year-old was out of contract with the Bundesliga outfit this summer, meaning The Reds were free to negotiate a deal with him for the start of the 2008/09 Premier League campaign.

The right-sided full-back will battle it out with Steve Finnan and Alvaro Arbeloa for a place in Rafa Benitez's starting XI next term once he completes his switch on 1st July.

Spanish tactician Benitez believes Degen will bring some useful experience to Anfield, as he has played in the UEFA Champions League along with representing his country.

Experience

"Philipp is still young but has gained great experience from playing in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and on the international stage with Switzerland," he told the club's official website.

"He also played in the Champions League during his time with Basel and so is used to top level football.

"He is an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality. His strength is going forward and I am confident he will prove to be a quality addition to our squad."

Degen needed no second invitation to snap up The Reds' offer after confirming his belief they are one of the biggest clubs in world football.

He stated: "When I received the offer from Liverpool, there was no doubt I would accept it. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am looking forward to the challenge of playing in the best league there is."


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3587860,00.html
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on May 20, 2008, 07:25: AM
panathinaikos ask reqeulme for 3 millinos euro
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 20, 2008, 09:19: AM
I doubt he'll go...3 millions euros for riquelme?  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on May 20, 2008, 09:29: AM
yes 3 millions
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 21, 2008, 04:44: PM
great first signing for us with one of the Degan twins

Are you for real? The guy is average at best. He wasn't even good for Dortmund. Have fun with him...

On another note, Arsenal wants Nasri. I wonder how he'd cope with the physical Premiership style. I guess he'd be OK if Rosicky could fit in just fine.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheKingNut on May 21, 2008, 05:45: PM
I think Nasri would be good. Wegner needs to invest in a couple of more experienced players though. If you look back at there title winning sides of the past, they had a much stronger back bone.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on May 23, 2008, 01:00: AM
yeah i think its also down to depth. when arsenal had no injuries they were playing well and on top of the table for the longest time. eduardo and sanga go down and it all came tumbling down. at christmas arsenal had the most goals and 10 better points at the same time last year (i think) this year we conceded way to many goals to be proud of the second half of the season. we need a good midfielder  and a good back
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dalefreestyle on May 23, 2008, 05:17: AM
roanaldo out
messi, berbatov in
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on May 23, 2008, 09:41: AM
Ronaldo is staying. He, Gill, and SAF have all said that.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on May 23, 2008, 05:38: PM
michael bradley is still a target for everton

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2008/05/06/david-moyes-eyes-up-usa-star-michael-bradley-100252-20867682/
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on May 23, 2008, 05:43: PM
Ronaldo is staying. He, Gill, and SAF have all said that.

Like when Thierry Henry said he was staying for 7 more years. Don't trust the bullshit you are reading.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on May 23, 2008, 08:24: PM
Ronaldo is staying. He, Gill, and SAF have all said that.

Like when Thierry Henry said he was staying for 7 more years. Don't trust the bullshit you are reading.
Henry will stay in Barcelona?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on May 24, 2008, 05:34: AM
No, Arsenal.

It's true, he's still got 4 years on his contract, but I'm sure SAF would spend as much as he has to, to keep Ronaldo at United.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 24, 2008, 05:39: AM
What's this I'm hearing about Chelsea making an offer for Robinho.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 24, 2008, 05:51: AM
Hleb will leave Arsenal, his agent confirms.

 :hello:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on May 26, 2008, 06:40: PM
Quote
Ribery reveals Arsenal deal for Nasri

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has revealed France teammate Samir Nasri is on his way to Arsenal.

"It is good for him," Ribery told reporters at France's training camp in Clairefontaine. "It [Arsenal] is a good club with many young people.

"But the English championship is completely different, he will have to adapt in order to impose himself.

"It is damaging to Marseille that Samir leaves - he has lived there all his life but it is important for him to see other places."
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Golomejic on May 27, 2008, 08:23: AM
Barzagli signed for Wolfsburg. :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dalefreestyle on May 27, 2008, 09:15: PM
What's this I'm hearing about Chelsea making an offer for Robinho.

yh 28 mill
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 28, 2008, 02:49: AM
Ronaldo will most probably leave,Chelsea said the same thing for Robben,He wont leave,But in the end,Real bought him.
When the offer comes for Ronaldo,He will most probably leave,Real will manage to buy him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on May 28, 2008, 02:51: AM
ronaldo stays
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on May 28, 2008, 07:50: AM
Ronaldo will most probably leave,Chelsea said the same thing for Robben,He wont leave,But in the end,Real bought him.
When the offer comes for Ronaldo,He will most probably leave,Real will manage to buy him.
How often do you visit ManUtd.com?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on May 28, 2008, 08:45: AM
You all are silly. Don't believe anything on any website. If Ronaldo truely wanted to stay he wouldn't be saying shit like "We will see in the next 2 weeks what happens." Players that say that kind of shit aren't really commited to thier clubs. Again, Henry's bullshit convinced me that players do as they please regardless what kind of contract they are tied into and what thier club and manager thinks.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on May 28, 2008, 08:47: AM
I strongly doubt Ronaldo will leave this year, maybe in a couple years he will, but not yet.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 28, 2008, 11:21: AM
I'm just saying there is all this hype of Ronaldo not leaving,It was the same with Chelsea for Robben,And in the end when the money was out Robben left. It could be the same for Ronaldo.

Hleb to Barca.

Sport.es reports that Belorussian winger, Alexander Hleb has agreed personal terms with Barcelona. Hleb is still under contract at the Emirates Stadium and no deal is known to have been agreed by the two clubs. The Spanish daily also thinks that Arsenal could ask for as much as €20 million for their want-away winger.

Alexander Hleb seems to have already been replaced at Arsenal with Marseilles winger Samir Nasri seemingly ready to conclude a deal to the Emirates Stadium. But how he would fit in at Barcelona is another question. The Catalan club are ready to make drastic changes to their squad and let young starlet Giovani dos Santos leave to accommodate a rejuvenated squad.

Apart from Barcelona, it is said that Real Madird and Inter Milan are interested in Hleb. But, the two clubs have been dealt a blow when Barcelona officials traveled to Germany yesterday to talk with Helb. It is thought that Barcelona could make their third addition to the squad this summer with no departures concluded as of yet.

Hleb’s departure further raises questions about the loyalty which players have toward Arsenal. First Matthieu Flamini and now Hleb leave presumably because they look to win some trophies at club level; something that they both failed to do in their spell at Arsenal. It will be curious to see whether Arsenal will be able to keep its other top players if they will still fail to win trophies next season.

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on May 29, 2008, 09:45: AM
Barcelona is making some good pick ups already. Hell, the season isn't even over yet.

As far as Ronaldo is concerned, he'll stay for at least another year. There is no way in hell Man U will let him go. If they do, they might as well say good-bye to next years Premiership trophy. They'll hang on to him until he refuses to play. The way I see it, that won't happen this summer.

And how the hell did Wolfsburg get Barzagli?! That's insane... the guy was supposed to go to some big clubs, but he chooses settles for Wolfsburg?!

 :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 29, 2008, 12:27: PM

Xabi Alonso going to Juventus

Juventus have held talks with Xabi Alonso’s agent yesterday, according to Football Italia. The Spanish midfielder could move to Turin this summer if the two clubs agree a transfer fee, but it looks like personal terms are close to being agreed.

Juventus representatives and Alonso’s agent agreed on the length of the contract, but according to Football Italia a salary has not been agreed. While Juventus are prepared to offer Alonso £2.5 million per year, the Spanish midfielder, who is thought to be happy at Anfield will look for something closer to and annual salary £3 million.

The same Football Italia thinks that a transfer fee has not been agreed between the two clubs with Juventus willing to pay something in the region of £12 million while Liverpool are demanding £18 million for their play maker. However reports in England suggest that a transfer fee of £16 million has been agreed.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 29, 2008, 12:31: PM


Martin Jol not letting go of Van Der Vaart


The Daily Mirror reports that New Hamburger SV coach Martin Jol has vowed to fight nail to keep playmaker Rafael van der Vaart away from Chelsea. However, an exit could be likely due to Van der Vaart’s willingness to leave.

The £15million-rated HSV skipper has so far refused all offers to sign an extension to his current deal, which runs out in 2010.

Despite Chelsea remaining manager-less, the Blues seem set to press ahead with signing the players ex-boss Avram Grant had identified as potential targets.

But ex- Tottenham boss Jol told the German press: “We have to do all we can to keep hold of him.

“He is one of the best five play-makers in Europe and he dictates the rhythm of HSV.”

Rafael van der Vaart, 25, is a superb attacking midfielder who is renowned for his creativity and free-kick taking skills.

The Dutchman made the surprise move to Germany after falling out of favour in the Ajax first-team, and has since re-found the form that once wowed the media and fans alike.

The Daily Mirror claims that Inter Milan and Juventus are also said to be interested in the Dutch midfielder, and if rumours prove true it is unlikely Van der Vaart will remain at the HSH Nordbank Arena for much longer.


If Mourinho goes to Inter,Lampard will follow him there.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on May 29, 2008, 12:31: PM
Quote
Nasri 99% Sure of Arsenal Move
After nearly three weeks of speculation seems that Samir Nasri's move to Arsenal is on the brink of completion as he told RTL that the deal was proceeding “normally”…
Samir Nasri tonight confirmed to French radio station RTL that his transfer to English giants Arsenal is progressing “normally” and the deal should be concluded over the course of the next few days.

Arsenal appear to be linked with every hot young French talent however it appears that there was substance in the rumours that Nasri's could move to north London. 

Nasri's interview with RTL was the first time that he has spoken of his move to the Gunners, who he is “99% certain” of joining in time for the start of next season.

The saga started immediately after the final game of the season, a dramatic victory over Strasbourg, when Nasri hinted that it would be his last for Marseille. Speculation that the talented creative midfielder would move to Arsenal was fuelled by his agent and finally the deal is close to being closed.

Marseille's brightest prospect had a highly effective performance in yesterday's 2-0 victory over Ecuador with the French national side, linking well with Nicolas Anelka and Bafetimbi Gomis to act as a catalyst for the opening goal. 

Raymond Domenech elected to keep the 20 year-old in his 30 man squad on the back of this showing and other impressive performances towards the end of a season that Nasri helped guide Marseille to third spot in the French league and therefore a potential Champions League berth.

Nasri will turn 21 during the European Championships and will wish to celebrate his birthday with an appearance in the final with les Bleus.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 29, 2008, 12:33: PM
Arsenal are anyways out of it now,Everyones leaving.

If Ronaldo leaves then ManU can say Bye-Bye most trophies.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 29, 2008, 12:34: PM
how does nasri compair to the other 18-23 year olds in the world like Messi, Ronaldo, Valbueno, Robinho, aguero, capel, torres, fabregas,etc, etc...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on May 29, 2008, 12:37: PM
His a class act and i would rate him equal to most of them you will se his skill next season and i believe he will link well with Fabregas
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 29, 2008, 12:39: PM
ok sounds good. I cant wait to see it.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 29, 2008, 12:39: PM
Nasri is classy.

You should watch him play,Plays great...Hopefully Quaresma will get transfered!!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 29, 2008, 12:40: PM
hopefully...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on May 29, 2008, 12:42: PM
Arsenal are anyways out of it now,Everyones leaving.
i disagree only Flamini is leaving plus we all know Wenger will make reat signing with the money he has now
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 29, 2008, 12:44: PM
Arsenal are still class, footballing royalty.

as much as I hate them, I'll admit that
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 29, 2008, 12:44: PM
Well,Still,It's been some time since Arsenal have done anything big...

EDIT : Cool I got 6 Karma!! Yay!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on May 29, 2008, 12:45: PM
they had a helluva first half of a season this year, and they have enough talent to do whatever they want
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 30, 2008, 11:33: AM
Chelsea sign Jose Bosingwa

LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea signed Portugal right-back Jose Bosingwa from Porto for 16.2 million pounds (20.5 million euros) on Monday.

The 25-year-old agreed a three-year contract with the Champions League finalists and will move to London after competing in Euro 2008.

"Jose Bosingwa has agreed terms with Chelsea Football Club and will join the club after Euro 2008," a statement on Chelsea's website confirmed.

After missing out on the English title to Manchester United on Sunday, Avram Grant's side have gained a small measure of revenge by beating United in the race to sign Bosingwa, who was also attracting interest from Liverpool and Aston Villa.

Bosingwa played alongside his new Chelsea team-mates Ricardo Carvalho and Paulo Ferreira at Porto. But his arrival could spell the end of Juliano Belletti's brief stay at Stamford Bridge after a series of mediocre performances from the Brazilian defender.

Bosingwa was born in Kinshasa, Congo, but moved to Portugal with his parents when he was a child.

His performances for Boavista convinced Jose Mourinho to sign him for Porto in 2003 and he has helped continue the club's domestic dominance as well as winning six caps for Portugal.

He was also involved in a serious car accident three years ago when his jeep skidded off a motorway and rolled down an embankment before bursting into flames. The defender was with four other players at the time, but all survived.

Porto had earlier announced a deal was done in a statement to the Portuguese Stock Exchange: "We inform the market that we have an understanding with Chelsea for the rights to our player Jose Bosingwa for the price of 20.5million euros.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 31, 2008, 12:05: PM
Zambrotta joins AC Milan

Italian fullback Gianluca Zambrotta, who played at Barcelona for two seasons, has joined AC Milan, the Italian first division club said on Saturday, without giving further contract details.

The 31-year-old Zambrotta therefore returns to the Serie A where he excelled at Bari (1997-1999) and then particularly at Juventus (1999-2006).

He left the Turin club in the summer of 2006 for Barcelona following the match-fixing scandal which had rocked Italian football.

Zambrotta was also crowned a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006 and has played 71 times for his country, scoring two goals. On Monday he will fly with the Italian team to Austria for the June 7 to 29 Euro 2008 finals.

Zambrotta's arrival at AC Milan will compensate for the departure of two fullbacks, Brazilians Cafu and Serginho.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on May 31, 2008, 08:35: PM
Quote
Zambrotta To Milan: Official
AC Milan have officially announced their capture of Barcelona right-back Gianluca Zambrotta. The 31-year-old has arrived on undisclosed terms for an undisclosed fee for an undisclosed length of time: all Milan have said is that they've got him!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on May 31, 2008, 11:51: PM
Manchester United bid for Benzema

Manchester United are set to make a record breaking offer for Lyon’s French star Karim Benzema according to the People newspaper and may be set to offer as high as £30 million for the star.

United are said to be working on a deal to bring Benzema to Old Trafford, however the deal is likely to be delayed due to the upcoming Euro 2008 Championships in which Benzema is being tipped to star in.

Benzema has been rumoured to be top of Alex Ferguson’s wish-list for many months with the striker being strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford back in January.

Benzema, 20, is one of France’s hottest properties at the moment and recently won the prestiged French Ligue 1 Player of the Year award as well as becoming one of the highest paid players in France.

The French star’s preferred role may be up front but Benzema also appeared on both wings for Lyon and would easily fit in with Manchester United’s occasional 4-3-3 tactic. Benzema was said to impress Ferguson through his combination of power and skill.

Portsmouth keen on Shaun Wright Phillips

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he would be interested in Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips should the club let him leave this summer according to Sky Sports.

The former Manchester City star has found himself on the fringes of the club ever since joining from City in 2005 for £21 million.

The lack of first-team opportunities has cost Wright-Phillips his place in the England side and the winger was said to be understandably upset when told that he was not featuring in Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League Final squad.

Wright-Phillips recently stated his intention to stay at Stamford Bridge however, many believe it is likely the winger will be persuaded to leave Chelsea in order to seek first-team opportunities elsewhere.

Wright-Phillips, 26, is the adopted son of former Crystal Palace and Arsenal star Ian Wright and brother of Southampton player Bradley Wright-Phillips. The winger is renowned for his pace and dribbling skills and would be a major coup for any Premiership side.

There is sure to be high demand for the winger, should he be ready to leave and Pompey boss Redknapp would relish the chance to  bring Wright-Phillips to Fratton Park.

Redknapp told Sky Sports: ” I haven’t spoken to anyone at Chelsea. But I like Shaun, He’s a terrific talent.”

“I wouldn’t know how much Chelsea wanted for him, though, if they were going to sell.”

“Maybe they would want to wait until a new manager comes in. But equally they may not need a new manager to come in before they sell someone. I wouldn’t know how Chelsea run thier affairs.”

“The player may want to wait until a new manager comes in and have a look at things then. But maybe he would look at his situation there and think he wanted to leave.”

“Of course he’s the type of player I would love to have though. He’s an excellent player.”

Arsenal to land "New Zidane"

Arsenal have been linked with numerous midfielders so far this summer, and are reportedly set to land young French star Samir Nasri for £13.5 million.

The young Marseille midfielder seems set to replace Aliaksandr Hleb who is on his way out of the club after Inter Milan expressed interest earlier this season. Arsene Wenger is unlikely to be deterred by the £13.5 million buy out clause in the player’s contract, and it seems increasingly likely that Nasri will join an ever growing list of young French signings by Wenger. Wenger is well known for unearthing young talent, with notable former signings such as Patrick Vieira and Francesc Fabregas.

Talks have reportedly been held with Nasri’s representatives, and his agent Jean-Pierre Bernes has confirmed that a number of clubs have made an offer for the player. Nasri, 20, has caught the eye of many admirers in the past few years, and was notably named French Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year 2007.

Nasri did nothing to calm the speculation surrounding himself by stating, “It is very important [to score] because it is perhaps my last match at the Stade Velodrome” after scoring in Marseille’s 4-3 win over Strasbourg.

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 01, 2008, 12:14: AM
Awesome, a good young talent.

We're going to be so good in 3-4 years. Better than we are now.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 01, 2008, 01:13: AM
Real Madrid- We can afford Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid general director Angel Arroyo has just recently claimed that the club could afford to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.

For the past two seasons, the Portugese winger has constantly been linked to Real Madrid, and the Spanish giants are doing all they can to unsettle the player away from England.

Reports suggest that it would take a record-breaking £100million to at least get the negotiations going, but even at that amount, Manchester United are unlikely to be interested.

Angel Arroyo stated, “Real Madrid have the solvency and the financial liquidity to be able to take on a signing of the magnitude of Cristiano Ronaldo.”

IMO  £100million for Ronaldo,What a waste.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 01, 2008, 01:17: AM
What fags, but I guess they really want him.  :down:

United have told FIFA I think so they'd stop asking for him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 01, 2008, 01:19: AM
Well,They really want him,If they get him,ManU's trophies go IMO.
ManU are totally dependent on him to score..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 01, 2008, 01:23: AM
But I thought you said he wasn't good?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 01, 2008, 01:25: AM
IMO

He isnt good,He's a solo player,He's good for ManU's style of play.

He's got so many goals cause ManU and him play that way.

He plays Solo..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 01, 2008, 06:18: AM
IMO

He isnt good,He's a solo player,He's good for ManU's style of play.

He's got so many goals cause ManU and him play that way.

He plays Solo..
whats that supposed to MEAN? have you ever seen the guy play? He assists alot too, and creates tons of plays even when he doesn't score
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dalefreestyle on Jun 01, 2008, 06:53: AM
i hope he stays and im a city fan, just for the pure skill and entertainment
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Golomejic on Jun 01, 2008, 07:15: AM
IMO

He isnt good,He's a solo player,He's good for ManU's style of play.

He's got so many goals cause ManU and him play that way.

He plays Solo..


The only way a bad player would score as many goals would be if the term "solo" means that he's all alone on the field. He does have opposition players to play against you know, so please, shut the fuck up.


Anyways, looks like he's going to Real Madrid ...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 01, 2008, 10:01: AM
damn messi vs ronaldo...I want them both on Barca
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 01, 2008, 11:58: AM
You can't compare Messi and Ronaldo,They both play different places,Different positions.
I find Ronaldo better.Messi just got popular cause of 1 goal which was like Maradona's. Apart from that I haven't seen Messi do too much.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 02, 2008, 08:18: AM
You just said you couldn't compare them?

Anyways; apparently we're going for..

Klaas Jan Huntelaar - £20m    
Karim Benzema - £25m-£35
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 02, 2008, 06:54: PM
giovani dos santos to tottenham
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 02, 2008, 06:56: PM
brian mcbride possible move to Chicago Fire :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 02, 2008, 07:03: PM
don't double post in a matter of minutes 4-5+ hours okay but 2 minutes thats wrong
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 02, 2008, 07:56: PM
i dont think united can get benzema. he looks happy at lyon and he still needs to touch up his skills
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 03, 2008, 07:58: AM
You just said you couldn't compare them?

Anyways; apparently we're going for..

Klaas Jan Huntelaar - £20m    
Karim Benzema - £25m-£35
both good players....sounds good
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jun 03, 2008, 01:14: PM
lots of stuff today. anchelotti to chelsea then it was confirmed that it wasnt true.
Lehmann to stutguartt- confirmed
jose Murinho to inter milan and might sign chelsea players

what a day!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 03, 2008, 01:34: PM
Mourinho's creating another Chelsea in Italy :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 03, 2008, 05:53: PM
don't double post in a matter of minutes 4-5+ hours okay but 2 minutes thats wrong

my bad..i forgot to say the second post and didn't see modify post...eh it happens
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 04, 2008, 01:17: AM
Hope someone good comes to Chelsea.

I realised there are VERY few Chelsea Fans on this forum....People have some type of hatred for Chelsea :( .
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 04, 2008, 05:41: AM
altidore to villarreal (to go out on loan to recreativo huelva) -- 10 million (us)

subotic to dortmund -- 5.4 millionish (us)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 04, 2008, 06:01: AM
Apparently if Ronaldo wants to leave, then SAF will send him to the reserves.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 04, 2008, 06:04: AM
i would doubt that.  he's worth far too much
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 04, 2008, 06:07: AM
He's probably just trying to convince him, but SAF knows what to do. He said he wants Ronaldo to learn to respect his contract.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 04, 2008, 06:17: AM
if an appropriate real offer comes through and something like this develops, i think someone will go over his head and sell ronaldo
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 04, 2008, 01:35: PM
maybe....but then again I think Ronaldo really likes it at Man U, so...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 04, 2008, 01:37: PM
altidore to villarreal (to go out on loan to recreativo huelva) -- 10 million (us)

subotic to dortmund -- 5.4 millionish (us)

the altidore move is pending a physical and personal terms.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 04, 2008, 01:47: PM
all the young american talent is leaving the mls  :down:

First Adu, now Altidore
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: JohnnyDrama on Jun 04, 2008, 05:14: PM
You can't compare Messi and Ronaldo,They both play different places,Different positions.
I find Ronaldo better.Messi just got popular cause of 1 goal which was like Maradona's. Apart from that I haven't seen Messi do too much.

messi and ronaldo play very similar positions. and messi is popular becuase he arguably the best player in the world when healthy. hes not as physically gifted as ronaldo but makes up for it w/ his quickness and balance. i can't believe u can say the only reason hes popular is because of 1 goal...outrageous statement.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 04, 2008, 05:21: PM
You can't compare Messi and Ronaldo,They both play different places,Different positions.
I find Ronaldo better.Messi just got popular cause of 1 goal which was like Maradona's. Apart from that I haven't seen Messi do too much.

messi and ronaldo play very similar positions. and messi is popular becuase he arguably the best player in the world when healthy. hes not as physically gifted as ronaldo but makes up for it w/ his quickness and balance. i can't believe u can say the only reason hes popular is because of 1 goal...outrageous statement.

messi is overated...idk why ppl consider him as the best player in the world...that sir is insane.

ALtidore to Villarreal
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: michaelhindle on Jun 04, 2008, 07:29: PM
ronaldo from milan is men to be going to manc city
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 05, 2008, 11:57: AM
all the young american talent is leaving the mls  :down:

First Adu, now Altidore

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Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 05, 2008, 05:40: PM
Quote
Barry Can Go For £14m - Report
Aston Villa now look to be resigned to losing club captain Gareth Barry to Liverpool and have accepted a bid of £14 million, according to a report...

Barry, 27, has risen through the ranks at the club and enjoyed over 10 years in the first team, rising to particular prominence this season, in which he has managed to become a regular in Fabio Capello's England side.

Liverpool registered their interest in the Villa's versatile skipper towards the end of the season to the fury of manager Martin O'Neill, who rejected their offer and slammed the manner in which they had approached the player.

That offer was thought to have been worth £10 million - a part-exchange involving goalkeeper Scott Carson, who spent the season with the Villans - but now, as Liverpool have continued to press and Barry has been lured by the prospect of Champions League football, a fee of £14 million said to have been agreed.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez has his own problems, though, as generating the finances for such a move will not come easily, despite securing a fourth place finish in the Premier League. Immense debts coupled with plans for a new stadium have left the Reds cash-strapped in the transfer market, and Benitez will have to offload some of his fringe players in order to finance the move for Barry.

John Arne Riise, Jermaine Pennant and Peter Crouch are said to be top of the departures list, with the 6'7 striker particularly eager to leave for first team football and Portsmouth favourites to land his services.

Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is reportedly on the cusp of a move to Italian giants Juventus, and Barry will most likely act as a direct replacement for the Spanish international.

Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena is on the verge of a £7 million move to Anfield, having already completed a medical, with Espanyol's Albert Riera rumoured to be next.
big shit
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 06, 2008, 03:55: AM
dos santos to spurs
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: michaelhindle on Jun 06, 2008, 06:37: AM
does any one no much about ronaldo ???
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 06, 2008, 11:50: AM
http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2008/06/04/toffees-join-united-arsenal-in-race-for-ramsey/

The race for Cardiff City’s teenaged wonder Aaron Ramsey is heating up, and according to latest reports, Everton have had their £5m accepted by the Bluebirds. Manchester United and Arsenal have already made similar bids, with Liverpool reportedly considering making an offer for a player who has been tipped by many to reach Ryan Giggs’ stature.


Cardiff rejected a £1m from a London based Premiership club in June 2007 for Ramsey. Born on Boxing Day 1990, Ramsey became Cardiff’s youngest ever player when he featured as a substitute in their game against Hull City in the 2006-07 season.

United’s bid reportedly allows Ramsey to be loaned back to Cardiff in the coming season, and sources say that it would be the ideal one for everybody in the picture. Ramsey will gain sufficient first team experience in the Championship, and his fitness will not be affected.

Ramsey has already been called to the Welsh senior squad, but has yet to be capped for the Dragons.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 06, 2008, 12:57: PM
I hear about so many young players heralded as wonders  :dontknow:

never seen the kid play....how good is he?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 06, 2008, 03:03: PM
Dos Santos confirmed move to Tottenham :down: well maybe he'll actually geet some game play
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 07, 2008, 01:52: AM
he would've played at Barca next season, I think. Maybe he wants to be more of a big fish in a small pond instead of a small fish in a gigantic pond (talent-wise).
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 07, 2008, 02:22: AM
I hear about so many young players heralded as wonders  :dontknow:

never seen the kid play....how good is he?

some are saying he is the best player to come out of wales since ryan giggs
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 07, 2008, 02:23: AM
sounds pretty good, then  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 07, 2008, 03:55: AM
dos santos to spurs
Wow, that's something!

Spurs have no excuses now.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 07, 2008, 01:10: PM
dos santos to spurs
Wow, that's something!

Spurs have no excuses now.

well....hopefully dos santos will produce.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 07, 2008, 04:46: PM
Im happy that Modric has gone to Tottenham
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 08, 2008, 01:06: PM
altidore to villarreal (to go out on loan to recreativo huelva) -- 10 million (us)

subotic to dortmund -- 5.4 millionish (us)

Great move for Altidore. I think it's perfect timing for him and his career. We have seen what Villareal has done with Rossi.

Subotic is another talent. The US should be very happy. He's a Bosnian that lived in my city (Banja Luka). Apparently, he played one season in college in the US before he got picked up by Mainz. Now he's off to Dortmund for a pretty nice fee. He must have some talent. My brother just added him on Facebook. I wonder what he has to say. :biggrin:

Luka Modric will hopefully fit in nicely in England. Lots of teams were after him but nobody wanted to pay the 15+ million pound asking price. Of course, an English team would. :rolleyes:

Dos Santos is another excellent signing for them. They actually got him at a bargain. I really thought Dos Santos was valued higher. I wonder if there something wrong with him that Barcelona is aware of. :dontknow:

Barcelona is starting to look very strong. They have now picked up Daniel Alves. They better not underachieve next season.

I hear if Ronaldo leaves Man U, SAF will ask for Robinho and maybe Sneijder. If they can get those guys and another 20-40 million as planned, Man U would come out as thieves.

Either way, SAF seems to have problems with his players when they are wanted. Instead of finding common ground with them, he tends to go to the extreme, pissing players off. Just look what he did to star players like Ruud, Beckham, and now Ronaldo. He's gotta find a different way of going about things.



Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 08, 2008, 01:13: PM
even so, hes been one of the best managers of the last 15 years, so he must be doing something right. And yes, Barca is looking mighty strong for next season.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 08, 2008, 02:14: PM
After the purchase of Andriy Shevchenko two years ago, many fans would have thought that the Chelsea board would realize buying washed up stars will not take the team forward. But, this morning’s Mail on Sunday reported that Chelsea are considering a bid to bring Portuguese midfielder to Stamford Bridge.

It is reported that Deco would cost Chelsea about £15 million should they manage to fend off interest from Inter Milan. The Barcelona midfielder was told he can leave the Catalan club as they will be looking to rebuild their squad. He will now consider offers from some of Europe’s top clubs.

Should he prefer to move to Chelsea - like the English press is predicting - then the way would be cleared for Frank Lampard to move to Inter Milan. The England midfielder is rumoured to be one of Mourinho’s top targets and given that his contract will run out next summer, he might be able to make this move should Chelsea bring in a replacement.

[Source: The Mail on Sunday]
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 08, 2008, 02:29: PM
all of this has been planned by Mourinho.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 09, 2008, 07:59: AM
Switzerland captain Alexander Frei claims Celtic have resurrected their interest in signing him.

Chelsea is allowing AC Milan to talk to Drogba. I still can't believe this. How can they want to let go of their best striker?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 09, 2008, 08:07: AM
Switzerland captain Alexander Frei claims Celtic have resurrected their interest in signing him.

Chelsea is allowing AC Milan to talk to Drogba. I still can't believe this. How can they want to let go of their best striker?
Mourinho is pulling the strings
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 09, 2008, 08:12: AM
How would he be doing that if he's the manager of Inter Milan. He didn't sign with AC Milan. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 09, 2008, 08:19: AM
How would he be doing that if he's the manager of Inter Milan. He didn't sign with AC Milan. :biggrin:
oh crap right. My bad.... :bang:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jun 10, 2008, 03:08: AM
manchester city begin talk for trading for....yeah Ronaldinho
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: gonn81 on Jun 11, 2008, 06:08: PM
hello...i am so excited to this topic...because i like soccer. :cheers:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jun 13, 2008, 07:43: AM
good for you gonna...good for you
Ramsey to arsenal!!!!!!! havent heard anything about him as anyone else?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 13, 2008, 08:45: AM
United just signed a young Italian that's tipped off to be as good as Totti.

Take that.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 13, 2008, 12:43: PM
good for you gonna...good for you
Ramsey to arsenal!!!!!!! havent heard anything about him as anyone else?

Quote
some are saying he is the best player to come out of wales since ryan giggs
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 13, 2008, 01:08: PM
United just signed a young Italian that's tipped off to be as good as Totti.

Take that.  :thumbsup:
any info on the player?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 14, 2008, 12:21: AM
United just signed a young Italian that's tipped off to be as good as Totti.

Take that.  :thumbsup:
any info on the player?
Quote
Manchester United have signed one of Italy’s best prospects in the form of striker Davide Petrucci from Italian club Roma, much to the fury of the Italian club and press, according to the Daily Telegraph.

After just missing out on Welsh starlet Aaron Ramsey, United moved to sign Italian youngster Petrucci and will pay the Rome club a compensation deal worth around £200,000, whilst paying the youngster around £95,000-a-year.

Petrucci, 16, has been labeled as “Italy’s next Francesco Totti” and wowed audiences by scoring 14 goals in 19 matches for Roma’s prestiged youth team, finishing as Roma’s top goal scorer. The star also earned a call-up to Italy’s Under-17 team after impressive performances.

Most of Petrucci’s £95,000-a-year will go to pay for regular flights back to Italy for the youngster, whilst the star’s father has been offered a job as a groundsman at Old Trafford to ensure Petrucci is not alone whilst in Manchester.

However, the move has caused fury among the Italian community and press, with local paper Il Romanista saying: “It is a nightmare, Manchester United have dealt us another low blow, stealing Petrucci from under our noses, probably the best product of our youth system. In three to four years, he will be worth 100 times as much.”

Petrucci, a self-confessed Roma fan, could have possibly made the break into the first-team next season, however with Roma only offering £16,000-a-year to the youngster, United’s big money contract lured the striker away from the Stadio Olimpico.

Bruno Conti, Roma’s technical director, said the club refused to offer Petrucci an improved contract due to the fact that it would upset the other youngsters at the club and the Petrucci would have been given his chance to shine next season with possible first-team opportunities, leading to an improved contract.

Petrucci tried to explain his decision to local press by saying: “A month ago Roma offered me a contract at the minimum rate, without clarifying whether it would be for three or five years,”

” I asked for a bit of time to think about it, Man Utd had already made their proposal, but Roma only gave me three days and left me out of the squad. To a certain extent they closed the door on me while Man Utd opened a big door.”

“You can’t just forget six years at Roma. I was born a Roma fan and I will be one for the rest of my life,” he said. “But this is a great opportunity, I’m going to to the strongest club in the world. It was difficult to say no, even if I would have been very happy to spend my whole career at Roma.”

Petrucci is now set to join United at the club’s prestiged academy on July 1st, where the youngster will begin training with the club.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 14, 2008, 08:37: AM
Never heard of the kid but he sounds promising. Lots of press talking about him.

Same goes for that Ramsey kid. I never heard about him before this week.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 14, 2008, 08:57: AM
AC Milan tracking Veloso

AC Milan general manager Ariedo Braida has admitted he would like to see Portugal midfielder Miguel Veloso at the San Siro in the future. The Sporting Lisbon player has attracted several suitors this season, with Manchester United reportedly having a bid for Veloso and his Sporting team-mate Joao Moutinho knocked back earlier in the year.

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Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 14, 2008, 08:59: AM
Watch out for Wolfsburg!

Palermo have sold Italy centre back Andrea Barzagli and former Azzurri full back Cristian Zaccardo to German side VfL Wolfsburg, the Serie A club said on Thursday.

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Please tell me how a team like Wolfsburg can attract such quality players?! Wolfsburg will be fighting for a top 4 spot next season it seems. :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jun 14, 2008, 10:49: AM
Never heard of the kid but he sounds promising. Lots of press talking about him.

Same goes for that Ramsey kid. I never heard about him before this week.

mm an Arsenal player now :hello:


Wait, Manchester United fans now think Totti is good? :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 14, 2008, 12:56: PM
no. Any Italian player coming to the EPL will be a disaster  :bang:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jun 15, 2008, 03:00: AM
what a
AC Milan tracking Veloso

AC Milan general manager Ariedo Braida has admitted he would like to see Portugal midfielder Miguel Veloso at the San Siro in the future. The Sporting Lisbon player has attracted several suitors this season, with Manchester United reportedly having a bid for Veloso and his Sporting team-mate Joao Moutinho knocked back earlier in the year.

(http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/JonMC/June2008/veolos-412.jpg)

haircut!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 16, 2008, 05:57: PM
Bolton complete the signing of Fabrice Muamba from Birmingham
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 17, 2008, 08:48: PM
Ronaldo is determined to leave,Real to offer 50M Pounds transfer fee and 300,000 per week!

W T F!!!

Even if SAF puts Ronaldo in the reserves,He's making a loss.

Reports recently suggested that Real Madrid will take their bid for Cristiano Ronaldo straight to Manchester United’s owners to facilitate a deal. Outrageous sums of money have been mentioned in this ongoing transfer saga, but despite this David Gill and Sir Alex Ferguson have stood firm and rejected any possibility of a deal being struck.

Now, Real Madrid want to take it to the next step and they think that a bid for the player could be accepted by the club’s heavily indebted American owners. Real Madrid officials think that the Glazers would be more likely to accept the deal as they look to make money off the club.

But Ferguson has moved to reject those rumours. According to the Daily Telegraph, the Scottish gaffer has threatened the Glazers with his resignation if they accept a deal for Ronaldo. The United fans might also have a somewhat adverse reaction to a potential deal and this would put the Glazers in a pot of boiling water.

[Source: The Daily Telegraph]

http://www.soccernews.com/ferguson-could-quit-over-ronaldo/3304/
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 17, 2008, 08:48: PM
Chelsea midfielder and vice-captain Frank Lampard has become Inter Milan’s number one transfer target, according to BBC Sport.

Speculation surrounding a possible move has intensified since new manager Luiz Felipe Scolari joined the club, as rumours suggested that Lampard would be replaced in the team by Portuguese star Deco. Other rumours suggest that Scolari is so keen to keep Lampard at Stamford Bridge that he has ordered the Chelsea board to make Lampard the Premier League’s highest paid player.

New Internazionale manager Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his desire to sign his former midfielder and Lampard is yet to sign a new proposed contract at the club, and is rumoured to be seriously considering a move to join his former mentor.

Inter president Massimo Moratti told Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport: “He’s our number one objective. Mourinho likes Lampard a lot.”

Moratti seemed to play with the media by hinting there may have been talks between clubs saying: “Has there been contact with Chelsea? I think there has but I don’t know yet.”

Lampard’s contract is due to run out next summer and many believe it is unlikely that Lampard will leave the club who have supported him so much through recent troubles. Both club and player were reported to have said that the midfielder is to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge soon in the next few weeks.

Lampard can go!! We dont want him!! Sign VanDerVaart and nobody gets hurt!

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 18, 2008, 02:56: AM
This is a mess, and becoming really ugly.

Fuck.  :cursing:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 20, 2008, 05:58: AM
Ronaldo Not For Sale! (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D800F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6612192)

Rafael Van der Vaart might transfer to United!  :bowdown:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 21, 2008, 08:34: AM
Milan close on Adebayor

Milan scout Ernesto Bronzetti believes the club have a '50% chance' of signing Arsenal striker Adebayor.

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 21, 2008, 02:10: PM
tha'd suck if van der vaart went to chelsea or manutd seeing as i like him
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 21, 2008, 03:15: PM
milan are goinfg to get adebayor. and c.ronaldo will surly move. i like the idea of lampad coming but i dont think he will suit the slow paced italian football
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 22, 2008, 02:42: AM
tha'd suck if van der vaart went to chelsea or manutd seeing as i like him
We'll hear talks soon because he said he's make a decision when Holland is disqualified. Can't wait to hear his decision now.

Arshavin: http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B83A644F4%2D1A7E%2D48B9%2DAF95%2D4605613A9A18%7D&newsid=6612083
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jun 22, 2008, 03:24: AM
Chelsea is stupid if they let Lampard go to bring on Deco.  And they should keep Drogba.  Get rid of Shevchenko!

I didn't think Adebayor was all that great.  He's a big powerful guy, but I think he's just a less skilled Drogba.  Maybe he'll turn into Drogba in a few years...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 22, 2008, 05:07: PM
im an arsenal fan and i dont lie adebayor, been a bigger fan of Bendter meself but hey maybe thats y im not coach :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 22, 2008, 06:58: PM
Adeybaor is a class player. he is faster then i thought and will be a menece to any club. i think he is avery good player
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 24, 2008, 06:59: AM
Arshavin wants to move to Spain. He's prepared to turn down German and English clubs for a move to Spain.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 24, 2008, 11:11: AM
Arshavin wants Barca but i hope he doesnt go cuz if he does he'll probably not get much playing time and be overshawdowed by "bigger name players" so people wont really know him
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 24, 2008, 07:21: PM
maybe valencia?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 25, 2008, 01:08: PM
man then Villa might be persuaded to stay and Valencia could be back in top 4 in Spain

with arshavin, VIlla, Morientes and co.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 25, 2008, 06:58: PM
yeah that would be a great partnership and silva in the mid
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jun 26, 2008, 01:44: AM
Annoucement:

Ron: I WILL come back
Cristiano Ronaldo has phoned Manchester United to say 'I’ll be back'. SunSport can reveal that the Portuguese star dramatically made contact with Old Trafford for the first time in a month. Ronaldo, 23, has given United fans the news they most wanted by informing the club he would be going straight on holiday and would return, as instructed, for pre-season training. His call makes it clear Ronaldo does not envisage any move to Real Madrid in the coming weeks. The player was told he must be back at United three weeks from the day Portugal’s interest in Euro 2008 ended – July 10 – and he has said he will be there.

Thankyou.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Miran Pirner on Jun 26, 2008, 11:08: AM
That's what Beckham said before he moved to Real too.  :biggrin:

On a more serious note, I've heard Inter Milan have bought Quaresma, it was even on the news regarding EURO 08 transfer tonight, but I checked it out and nothing has been confirmed yet, there's no news about it on Porto's or Inter's page.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 28, 2008, 12:38: AM
Lampard In Milan To Complete Move

Frank Lampard has arrived in Italy to complete his transfer to Inter. He will receive a whopping 30 million euros over four years, while Chelsea will net 9 million. As a part of the deal, Inter have also agreed to back out of the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Deco...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 28, 2008, 10:30: AM
Interesting news on Lampard, Quaresma, and Ronaldo. I like it all.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 28, 2008, 12:39: PM
it'll just make next season's champs league great to watch
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jun 29, 2008, 08:55: AM
a chaps league wont be a champs league without the stars of barca! and speaking of the devils they want Arsenals top striker. hed better not go if he knows whats good for him. few arsenal players have left arsenal and done better than they have at arsenal.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 29, 2008, 12:50: PM
Elmander: Bolton move right for me
Bolton's record signing Johan Elmander insists he 'knew it was right' to join the Trotters as he felt 'positive energy' surging through him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jun 29, 2008, 04:26: PM
i HOPE adebayor leaves, thats jsut how much i dont like him

even though im an arsenal fan
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jun 29, 2008, 06:51: PM
Arsenal wants Martins. That could be something special.

Chelsea made a bid around 26 million pounds for Robinho.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 29, 2008, 09:14: PM
dont think lampard will do well at inter.

we will just have to wait and see.



and ronaldo is probly having his holiday in madrid  :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jun 30, 2008, 03:17: PM
that was stupid of lampard to move to inter.  He'll hate it there.  He should have stayed with his pal JT.  Not happy so far with chelsea.  Scolari better do something quick.  and it better not involve deco. 

Any more news on Drogba?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 30, 2008, 05:37: PM
Go Lampard Go!! Go and stink at Inter!!  :3some:

Get Van Der Vaart and I'm happy!

Drogba is most probably happy with Scolari coming in and is calm about the transfer.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jun 30, 2008, 09:04: PM
Deco has completed his move to Stanford
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jun 30, 2008, 09:46: PM
I think Deco was bought for 12m Pounds. Well good move though.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jun 30, 2008, 10:55: PM
inter got lampard cheap. only 9 million. and that they will not go in the trasfer race for deco
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 01, 2008, 04:48: AM
I hear Chelsea wants Torres if Liverpool are keen to sell him.  I don't think it'd be a good move for him if Drogba stays.  Doubt we'll switch to 4-4-2.  Haven't played like that in a long time. 
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: JohnnyDrama on Jul 01, 2008, 06:26: AM
fat isn't going to inter. hes staying w/ chelsea until next year and mourinho says he will 100% be an inter player next year.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 01, 2008, 06:27: AM
fat isn't going to inter. hes staying w/ chelsea until next year and mourinho says he will 100% be an inter player next year.

Yeah i saw that on sky sports today as well.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: JohnnyDrama on Jul 01, 2008, 06:53: AM
I hear Chelsea wants Torres if Liverpool are keen to sell him.  I don't think it'd be a good move for him if Drogba stays.  Doubt we'll switch to 4-4-2.  Haven't played like that in a long time. 
haha yeh, i read that chelsea is willing to pay 85 million for him...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jul 01, 2008, 07:40: AM
i HOPE adebayor leaves, thats jsut how much i dont like him

even though im an arsenal fan

doesnt make sense to me. why not? he was brilliant for us this season. and had the goal of the season
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: JohnnyDrama on Jul 01, 2008, 07:44: AM
his pass percentage was terrible. gave the ball away all the time.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 01, 2008, 12:41: PM
not only that but every1 said he did great, well he only did great AFTER RvP left and only for 2 months around the new year, Dec,Jan,and feb.
I say we need a solid striker who we can always depend on to put the ball in the back off the net, maybe a bit older for experiance too.......................ROY MAKAAY

him and podolski were my fav players in fifa 07 and hes a solid forward who can play as a 60+ min sub style

4.5mill would be a good offer
heck even huntelaar would be a great bid
or hatem ben arfa



dam thats what sucks about being a fan, there r so many ppl u want ur club to buy and in the end they dont buy any of those players but some1 else
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 01, 2008, 07:26: PM
not only that but every1 said he did great, well he only did great AFTER RvP left and only for 2 months around the new year, Dec,Jan,and feb.
I say we need a solid striker who we can always depend on to put the ball in the back off the net, maybe a bit older for experiance too.......................ROY MAKAAY

him and podolski were my fav players in fifa 07 and hes a solid forward who can play as a 60+ min sub style

Did you just base your entire arguement on FIFA 07? Damn, at least base it on the FIFA 2008. :rolleyes:

On a serious note, Makaay is well past his prime. You don't want him anymore.

Chelsea should sell Lampard right now so they can get something in return for him. It'd be better than letting him go for free next season.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ElDiablo© on Jul 01, 2008, 08:53: PM
Zizou are you a Chelsea fan? If so then My Search Ends Here! Anyways,Hopefully we'll sell Lampard soon.

I read Sheva might go to Barca!

And Deco officially completes his transfer to The Bridge.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 02, 2008, 02:50: AM
Yeah unfortunately I'm a Chelsea fan
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 02, 2008, 04:43: PM
hahahaha   

your an unfortunate fan

Man u r looking at Huntelaar,Pavlyuchenko, and Berbatov. Lyon scraed off Man U because of their Benzema bid. Man U said 60million Euros and the french club said no

im a fan but at the age of 20??? Sorry but i dont think so
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: 2zef^^ on Jul 02, 2008, 11:49: PM
i have a long time to come here and im abit bored to watch the old posts....what happen with Ronaldo?  :nopity:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 03, 2008, 03:32: AM
He's supposedly staying.  Not sure how true it is but I think he called and said he was showing up to start training. 
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 04, 2008, 06:47: AM
Annoucement:

Ron: I WILL come back
Cristiano Ronaldo has phoned Manchester United to say 'I’ll be back'. SunSport can reveal that the Portuguese star dramatically made contact with Old Trafford for the first time in a month. Ronaldo, 23, has given United fans the news they most wanted by informing the club he would be going straight on holiday and would return, as instructed, for pre-season training. His call makes it clear Ronaldo does not envisage any move to Real Madrid in the coming weeks. The player was told he must be back at United three weeks from the day Portugal’s interest in Euro 2008 ended – July 10 – and he has said he will be there.

Thankyou.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 04, 2008, 09:09: AM
meh u still never know because the owners of man u were saying the 90m transfer fee + robinho might be worth it

cant say till transfer window closes
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 04, 2008, 07:17: PM
robinho my left testicle.


robinho is a key player at madrid.


the lampard deal is basically done. lampard flew in to milan for a medical i heard.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 05, 2008, 04:03: AM
UNITED - TRANSFERS IN

Bastian Schweinsteiger  -  Bayern Munich  -  £10million    

Rafael van der Vaart  -  Hamburger SV  -  £15million    

Roque Santa Cruz
  -  Blackburn  -  £15million    

Daniel Sturridge  -  Man City  -  Undisclosed    

Klaas Jan Huntelaar
  -  Ajax  -  £20million    

Karim Benzema  -  Olympique Marseille  -  £25m-£35m
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 05, 2008, 05:24: AM
not benzema

united dropped out of the race for him after Lyon denied their 32m offer and asked for 40m
schweinsteiger wont go..too many other clubs want him
santa cruz has a bigger chance of going to arsenal
huntelaar is a fairly positive chance

VdV is iffy
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 05, 2008, 05:30: AM
It's taken from ManUtd.com so anything can happen..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 05, 2008, 07:56: AM
There's no way they got all of those players.  WTF do they need them for?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 05, 2008, 08:04: AM
No, those are the players being scouted.. they haven't come yet.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 05, 2008, 08:44: AM
oh that makes a lot more sense. 
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 05, 2008, 12:50: PM
all those players would be like 100-150m for all

they dont have THAT much money to waste
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 07, 2008, 04:54: AM
Hunter claims United interest

Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has told Dutch media that he dreams of a potential move to United.

The highly-rated 24-year-old claims that the Reds have voiced an interest in securing his services, following his decision to reject a new contract at the Amsterdam giants.

"I know certain English clubs are following me, like Manchester United, who are very interested in me,' he said.

"I love clubs with great history like Ajax. I also love United. They are a club that make me dream, especially as Ruud van Nistelrooy did great things with them."

Huntelaar, nicknamed 'The Hunter', scored 36 goals in 39 appearances last season as Ajax finished runners-up in the Eredivisie.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 07, 2008, 06:06: AM
recently arsenal have been the more interested side in huntelaar

hope the gunners get him
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 07, 2008, 06:13: PM
im a fan but at the age of 20??? Sorry but i dont think so

Even after buying Rooney at 18?

And what's this with Schweinsteiger? Klinsmann wants to keep him and Podolski for at least a year.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 07, 2008, 07:46: PM
schweinsteiger is a great player. he showed it at euro but i'm worried that a big club could ruin his career. i'd stay at bayer until he reaches his top prime at about 26 or so
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 08, 2008, 05:54: AM
if i was schweinsteiger id leave

hes a top-class player for germany and bayern and time and time again they leave him out of the starting 11. I'd ask the coaches wtf and if they said in the future id ask to leave
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 08, 2008, 07:35: PM
you ask the coach WTF? and you'll be lucky to ever play untill your contract runs out
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 09, 2008, 01:32: AM
United have not voiced an interest in Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, according to the Ajax striker's agent.

The prolific 24-year-old claimed last weekend that he knew United were interested in him, and would relish a move to Old Trafford.

However, agent Arnold Oosterveer has conceded that the Reds' supposed interest has yet to yield a concrete bid, or even contact with the striker's club.

"For him, United is a club that is interesting, but unless a suitable club come in for him, he will be at Ajax next season," Oosterveer is claimed as saying in the Daily Mirror.

"There has been no contact between Ajax and United, or United and myself.

"We won't speak to Ajax any more about a new contract because they wanted to put a new clause in it, but he has two years to go.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 09, 2008, 12:55: PM
Chelsea rejected a bid from Inter for Lampard and Arsenal signed Nasri from Marseille.  Good good good...
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 09, 2008, 02:46: PM
Hleb looks like he should pack his bags for Barca

He'll be gone within the week
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Buckwheat156 on Jul 10, 2008, 03:35: AM
i really hope arsenal keep hleb but its not looking likely. him and reyes on the same team would have been brilliant
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 10, 2008, 03:39: AM
VILLA SEAL SIDWELL DEAL
Aston Villa have completed the £5million signing of Steve Sidwell from Chelsea.

LIVERPOOL EYE KEANE DEAL
Liverpool are interested in Robbie Keane, but have ruled out a move for David Villa.

BENITEZ ON THE ATTACK
Rafael Benitez has promised Liverpool will sign at least one big-name striker this summer.

UNITED REJECT BLATTER CLAIM
Manchester United are unhappy Sepp Blatter has said they should allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave.

CROUCH SET FOR POMPEY UNVEILING
Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is set to be unveiled as a Portsmouth player on Friday.

MARSEILLE FANS EYE DROGBA BID

Marseille fans have launched an appeal to raise the £22million needed to buy Didier Drogba.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 10, 2008, 04:57: AM
Sule and moby, you two obviously don't watch Schweinsteiger enough. He's one of the most frustrating players. Bayern is a big club and he doesn't deserve being on a better team. He makes lots of mistakes and isn't consistent enough. He'll have his occasional good game but it doesn't happen often. He plays his best football for the national team and his good games for the German team come about once ever 3 games.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 10, 2008, 12:20: PM
exactly Adi, if he plays his best football with Germany thatn y dont they let him play? In stead they put Schneider or some1 else on the right

to me i doesnt seem logical but then maybe the coaches dont like him
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 11, 2008, 07:43: AM
QUEIROZ NAMED PORTUGAL BOSS
Man Utd assistant Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as the new head coach of Portugal.

CROUCH UNVEILED BY POMPEY

Portsmouth unveiled the club record signing of Peter Crouch from Liverpool on Friday.

FLETCHER DISMISSES EVERTON LINK
Darren Fletcher insists he wants to stay at Man Utd, despite reports linking him with Everton.

GUTHRIE COMPLETES NEWCASTLE SWITCH

Newcastle have completed the signing of Danny Guthrie from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.

NASRI COMPLETES GUNNERS MOVE
Arsenal have completed the signing of Samir Nasri from Marseille for an undisclosed fee.

GIVEN: I'M STAYING AT NEWCASTLE

Shay Given has committed his future to Newcastle amid speculation he is wanted by Arsenal.

LASZLO PLANS LENGTHY HEARTS STAY

New Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo has vowed to stay in Gorgie for "six years".

RONALDO SUPPORTS BLATTER OUTBURST
Cristiano Ronaldo agrees with Sepp Blatter's comments about "modern slavery" in football.

CASTILLO EYEING BLACKBURN MOVE
Ecuador international Alejandro Castillo claims he is in talks over a move to Blackburn.

CAVALIERI SIGNS FOR LIVERPOOL
Liverpool have clinched the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri from Palmeiras, the club have confirmed.

TOUGH CHOICE FOR RONALDO - BECKS

David Beckham believes Cristiano Ronaldo has an "incredibly difficult choice" to make.

MOURINHO'S STILL A LAMPARD FAN

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho hailed Frank Lampard as "the best professional".
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 12, 2008, 07:14: AM
MORATTI: MOVE IS UP TO LAMPARD
Massimo Moratti says it is now down to Frank Lampard whether he leaves Chelsea for Inter.

AGENT: GUNNERS DROP ADEBAYOR PRICE
Emmanuel Adebayor's agent says Arsenal have dropped their asking price for the striker.

ARSHAVIN EYES ARSENAL MOVE
Andrei Arshavin's agent claims the Russia star is "desperate" to join Arsenal.

VILLA AGREE FEE FOR GUZAN
Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Chivas USA for goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

BECKHAM: RONALDO'S THE REAL DEAL

David Beckham feels signing Cristiano Ronaldo would be a great coup for Real Madrid.

MEGSON: TIME FOR DIOUF TO DECIDE

Bolton manager Gary Megson has urged El-Hadji Diouf to make a decision on his future.

CITY ON VERGE OF BEN HAIM DEAL

Manchester City are reportedly set to sign Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim for £5million.

CROUCH NOT HEIGHT OF SPENDING

Harry Redknapp wants more additions to his Portsmouth squad after signing Peter Crouch.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 12, 2008, 07:21: AM
exactly Adi, if he plays his best football with Germany thatn y dont they let him play? In stead they put Schneider or some1 else on the right

to me i doesnt seem logical but then maybe the coaches dont like him

He starts 90% of the time for Germany. He also has bad games for Germany, just not as many as he does for Bayern. Schneider deserved to start for Germany a few years ago. If you watched the EUROs you should've notice that Schneider didn't play at all.

And it's not the coaches that don't like him, it's simply the way he plays. If he played the way he did against Portugal and Turkey most of the time, he'd be the star of the team but he doesn't. Schweinsteiger is very important for Germany because Germany lacks talent on the wings. Bayern doesn't have that problem however. We have Ribery playing on the left and then Altintop/Schweini and a few other options out there. It's not as easy for him to break into the Bayern team as it is for the German team, especially when he doesn't play as well as he does during short spells with Germany. It's easier to look good during a 4 game spell compared to a full season.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 12, 2008, 01:54: PM
Inter said that they'll buy Lampard for 15m and Adriano - i think chelsea will say yes

Barca want Pavlyuchenko

And Huntelaar looks like a prime candidate for Adebayor's replacement - 18m

And spurs want arshavin now too another 18m bid
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 12, 2008, 03:55: PM
Sule and moby, you two obviously don't watch Schweinsteiger enough. He's one of the most frustrating players. Bayern is a big club and he doesn't deserve being on a better team. He makes lots of mistakes and isn't consistent enough. He'll have his occasional good game but it doesn't happen often. He plays his best football for the national team and his good games for the German team come about once ever 3 games.

thats why i am saying for him to stay at bayern and develop he carrer a bit more
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 13, 2008, 03:23: AM
Inter said that they'll buy Lampard for 15m and Adriano - i think chelsea will say yes

Barca want Pavlyuchenko

And Huntelaar looks like a prime candidate for Adebayor's replacement - 18m

And spurs want arshavin now too another 18m bid

I think Chelsea have said yes, it's just down to Lampard..
Huntelaar is coming to the EPL next season for sure I think, it's either United or Arsenal.

EDIT:
Looks like we've snatched Berbatov for 25 mil.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 13, 2008, 09:08: AM
15 million for Lampard is a steal.

Berbatov would be a very nice signing for Man U. If he can be a starter, he'll make himself a world class player.

Arshavin says he's very interested in joining Arsenal. That'd be a great fit for him especially if Hleb leaves.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 13, 2008, 09:15: AM
We already got Nasri for the wide left so Arshavin could play alongside Fabregas

which would be kickass

RONALDINHO HAS REPORTEDLY SIGNED FOR MANCHESTER CITY

shocker aint it?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 13, 2008, 09:19: AM
I'm not believing it til I see quotes and photos.

I think he's going to AC Milan!

EDIT:

Not understanding this.. Berbatov or Huntelaar. Tough call, what do you guys think is more likely?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 13, 2008, 10:48: AM
Berba is more likely

I hope Huntelaar comes to Arsenal
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 13, 2008, 11:06: AM
I've read some interesting articles and would like to share.. Imagine if Henry came to United and we faced Arsenal.  :biggrin:

Ofcourse, none of these transfers are going to happen.

Ramos to United?

Quote
Spain international Sergio Ramos has said he is flattered by reported interest from Manchester United and will "see what happens" following Euro 2008.

The Real Madrid defender was one of the cornerstones of the club's Primera Liga title defence last season and is a first choice for national team coach Luis Aragones.

Although he stressed he was not angling for a move while his focus was on events in Austria and Switzerland, he was vague about his future following the summer tournament.

When asked about United's interest, he said: "It is a good sign that big clubs are interested in me, but at the moment I am not considering anything.

"I have a good contract with Madrid and I am concentrating on the national team. When Euro 2008 finishes we will see what happens."

Ramos' agent Sergio Bravo did little to quell the speculation by claiming he has a good working relationship with the Old Trafford club.

He said: "It is true that on Monday I was in England.

"I have a good relationship with Manchester United. I sorted the transfer of (goalkeeper) Ricardo to the English club."

A deal could be delicate to broker, however, as United recently reported Madrid to Fifa over claims the Spanish champions have carried out a deliberate campaign to unsettle Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Henry to United?

Quote
Thierry Henry was reportedly on the verge of a move to Manchester United two weeks ago - but changed his mind after talks with Pep Guardiola.

The France striker had a disappointing first season at the Nou Camp following his £16million switch to Barcelona from Arsenal last summer.

The main reason for his poor form was being asked to play in an unfamiliar left-wing role by Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, who has since left the club after failing to win any domestic or European silverware.

Guardiola has taken the reins at the Catalan giants, and is believed to have talked Henry out of a £10million switch to Old Trafford.

The Sunday Mirror quotes a source as saying: "Thierry was told by the new coach he didn't want him to leave, that he was going to be a big player for Barca next season and would have an important role to play for them.

"That reassured Thierry - but United were ready to buy him."

Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho are widely expected to leave Barca this summer, meaning 30-year-old Henry could become their first-choice striker.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 13, 2008, 12:36: PM
if Henry did that all Gunner fans would lose complete respect for him

it'd be a slap in the face to Arsenal and the fans
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: cigar omar on Jul 13, 2008, 05:13: PM
Losing Lamps would be a huge loss. But if he thinks hes bigger than the club, i.e regecting offers even tho the club offerd him a higher salery than Ballack than fine. Lampard has everything he wants at Chelsea and with him on board the future looks bright going on to winning more medals with the club, Chelsea is making history. But if he wants to wine and make demands he can fuck of Chelsea is no place for massive egos, Shevchenko, Anelka, SWP, Joe Cole, Kalu, Mikel ect are all talanted players that don't have the oppertunity he has at Chelsea, they sit on the bench week after week but don't complain because they understand that there is no I in team and everything must be done for the club. If hes thinking about him self than can go away I don't care anymore. This will give Mikel/Deco/Ballack a chance. Plus if this

Adriano roumur is true I would love to see him at our club.   :popcorn:

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 13, 2008, 08:35: PM
adriano is a really good play. i dont want im to leave inter. especially for lampard. adriano was just not in form. if he has strict guid lines not o go out after 12:00 pm or so i think he can return to fitness.



word on the street is mourinho is gay and likes lampard so much that he wants him despretly.

i didn't come up with it, it's just word on the street.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: cigar omar on Jul 13, 2008, 11:10: PM
Hahaha Adriano is a drug addict, part times alcoholic, and can't remain fit or motivated. How can you not want Lampard? Forget Lampard, to sweeten the deal we will throw in a bag of Doritos and Abromavichis cat give us Adriano.   
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 14, 2008, 06:55: AM
We already got Nasri for the wide left so Arshavin could play alongside Fabregas

which would be kickass

RONALDINHO HAS REPORTEDLY SIGNED FOR MANCHESTER CITY

shocker aint it?

I think Nasri is more suited for the middle. I always thought that was his natural position. Arshavin would be a better winger.

I won't believe the Ronaldinho link yet. Would be great though. Much more interesting than a move to Milan.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 15, 2008, 08:01: AM
MILAN CLOSE IN ON RONALDINHO
AC Milan claim they are on the brink of completing a deal to sign Ronaldinho.

FULHAM LAND HAMMERS DUO
Fulham have signed West Ham duo Bobby Zamora and John Pantsil for a joint fee of £6.3million.

BRIDGE EXTENDS CHELSEA CONTRACT
Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge has signed a new four-year contract.

UNITED PATIENT IN BERBATOV PURSUIT
Manchester United are prepared to play the waiting game in their pursuit of Dimitar Berbatov.

SAMP: NO CHANCE OF SHEVA DEAL
Sampdoria's general manager says there is "zero possibility" they will sign Andriy Shevchenko.

HLEB AND ADEBAYOR 'SAGAS' RUMBLE ON

Arsenal are not aware of any developments about Alexander Hleb and Emmanuel Adebayor.

ROBINHO EYES 'DREAM' SCOLARI LINK-UP
Robinho claims it would be a "dream" to work with new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 15, 2008, 12:35: PM
Hleb is like 90% out the door

AC MILAN HAVE OFFICIALLY SIGNED RONALDINHO - FEE UNDISCLOSED

its on Goal.com
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 15, 2008, 12:41: PM
Hleb is like 90% out the door

AC MILAN HAVE OFFICIALLY SIGNED RONALDINHO - FEE UNDISCLOSED

its on Goal.com
Now that's something way more believable.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 15, 2008, 08:15: PM
yep it's true.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7505761.stm


Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: dr0wZ on Jul 15, 2008, 08:36: PM
woah woah woah ac milan going to be a beast :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 16, 2008, 12:15: AM
Maybe Kaka can inspire Ronaldinho to play better and maybe they can make a very good run for the Champions League.
Title: Lampard to Inter Milan
Post by: kovolikessoccer on Jul 16, 2008, 04:30: AM
I wonder what the chances of this taking place are?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 16, 2008, 07:25: AM
OFFICIAL BARCELONA HAVE SIGNED HLEB FROM ARSENAL

its on Goal.com
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jul 16, 2008, 09:02: AM
kaka and ronaldinho can't play together. they've proved it time and time again...I dont know what these managers are thinking, but we can only hope that both will have a sick year
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 16, 2008, 04:52: PM
i hope Ronaldinho just has an EPIC fail of a year at Milan

THE OWNERS OF MAN UTD ARE REPORTEDLY READY TO LOOK AT AN OFFER FOR RONALDO. THEY HAVE HAD "ENOUGH' OF RONALDO'S DISRESPECT TO MANCHESTER UTD

Things could get intresting in a week or two
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 16, 2008, 09:39: PM
i just hope he doesn't go to real madrid. there have never been any fags playing at a great club like Real Madrid
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 17, 2008, 01:08: AM
i just hope he doesn't go to real madrid. there have never been any fags playing at a great club like Real Madrid

Amen brother.  Except David Beckham.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 17, 2008, 05:24: AM
yea david beckham is a queer
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 17, 2008, 05:26: AM
i hope Ronaldinho just has an EPIC fail of a year at Milan

THE OWNERS OF MAN UTD ARE REPORTEDLY READY TO LOOK AT AN OFFER FOR RONALDO. THEY HAVE HAD "ENOUGH' OF RONALDO'S DISRESPECT TO MANCHESTER UTD

Things could get intresting in a week or two
Interesting, but Madrid's players don't want him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 17, 2008, 01:55: PM
Yea i read what Sneijder said and hes completely right

Ronaldo is just trying to pump up the atmosphere around him to make SURE EVERY1 knows his name
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 17, 2008, 07:00: PM
that fag doesn't have a name. he stole it from the one and only ronaldo
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 18, 2008, 02:23: AM
Yea i read what Sneijder said and hes completely right

Ronaldo is just trying to pump up the atmosphere around him to make SURE EVERY1 knows his name
Yeah, that's what I'm starting to think too. He's trying to create drama so all the headlines will be all over him.

Disrespect to Manchester United.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: oLi on Jul 18, 2008, 09:11: AM
that fag doesn't have a name. he stole it from the one and only ronaldo
Amen

I remember when I was young I heard about some new Ronaldo and Ronaldo (real one) was my favourite player (has always been will always be) so when I heard of this I was like "oh my god what kind of a fag would steal someones name?!". Then I got to thing "oh well hopefully he is good atleast". Then I watched him play and I just saw this guy doing dribbles when closest opponent was 10 meters away and as soon as there was body contact this fake Ronaldo dropped to the ground.

Oh holy jesus almighty.....
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 18, 2008, 09:37: AM
 :down:

For the last time, there's no REAL Ronaldo. That's stupid, they're different, they act different, and they don't want to be eachother.

 :rolleyes:

Oh, and since you all like comparing them.. let's see how the "real" Ronaldo is doing right now..

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/07/14/article-1034984-01F2194200000578-887_468x891.jpg)

Not too good my friends. Looks like the transvestites didn't give him a good enough workout.
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Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 18, 2008, 07:39: PM
something called past your prime.  :rolleyes:


when ronaldo was at his prime the barca coach said that he had never seen a player run like that in his life. thats what you call a player not fagalot fake ronaldo.


whats with tottenham?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: oLi on Jul 19, 2008, 01:33: AM
Go to hell Borg he is a legend he has been through tough knee injuries and we both know in his prime he would outrun Fagaldo any day.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Jul 19, 2008, 12:42: PM
Go to hell Borg he is a legend he has been through tough knee injuries and we both know in his prime he would outrun Fagaldo any day.
thing are beginning to cook
this argument is under more hot water than an Japanese tea bag
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: cigar omar on Jul 19, 2008, 03:58: PM
:down:

Oh, and since you all like comparing them.. let's see how the "real" Ronaldo is doing right now..

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/07/14/article-1034984-01F2194200000578-887_468x891.jpg)

He's doing better than ever if you ask me his large stomach symbolizes his success and the fact that hes eating lobster for dinner. And to see he can still play for one of the largest clubs in the world, larger that United looking like this makes it even more sweeter. Hes an emperor the man is getting paid and hes eating good. I guarantee if Fagnaldo was looking like this he wouldn't even be able to play for Toronto.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 20, 2008, 12:35: AM
something called past your prime.  :rolleyes:
Who's talking about the past. I said Ronaldo is the best in the world now.

Moby, remember you said you have to move on?

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Robinho's agent insists a Barcelona director has made enquiries about the Brazil star.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: oLi on Jul 20, 2008, 05:18: AM
Chelsea trying to get Kaka? How ridiculous. Aint gon' happen' baby  :booty:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: cigar omar on Jul 20, 2008, 04:12: PM
Its all bullshit. There no room for any more midfielders on our squad especially a CAM.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 20, 2008, 09:11: PM
hahahahahaahah lobsters.

anyway doctors said ronaldo ha a problem with his body meaning that no matter what he does his body will continue absobing fat.


yes he should move on but you never forgot players like him. the fastest, the most skill full, the true two footed stricker the one and only RONALDO
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 20, 2008, 11:32: PM
Its all bullshit. There no room for any more midfielders on our squad especially a CAM.
Remember how Chelsea takes players just to take them? Come on, you gotta agree, this could be true.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: cigar omar on Jul 21, 2008, 01:24: AM
Its all bullshit. There no room for any more midfielders on our squad especially a CAM.
Remember how Chelsea takes players just to take them? Come on, you gotta agree, this could be true.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: +1.


But if you where being serious  :'(
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 21, 2008, 01:57: AM
Lol you ass.

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Zenit St Petersburg claim Tottenham are interested in signing midfielder Andrei Arshavin.

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Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari expects Didier Drogba to stay at Stamford Bridge.

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Jose Mourinho admits it will be "difficult" for Inter Milan to sign Frank Lampard this summer.

KENYON: KAKA MOVE IS UNLIKELY
Peter Kenyon has denied that Chelsea have tabled a "conspicuous offer" for Kaka.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 21, 2008, 12:58: PM
Nice Ronaldo picture. He's finally making an effort to fix his grill.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 21, 2008, 07:14: PM
chelsea have offered Ac milan €150 million for kaka. and 10% of that is for kaka upfront. thats a lot of money
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 21, 2008, 11:05: PM
KENYON: KAKA MOVE IS UNLIKELY
Peter Kenyon has denied that Chelsea have tabled a "conspicuous offer" for Kaka.

AND

MILAN DENY RECEIVING KAKA BIDS
AC Milan have denied receiving a 150million euros offer for Brazilian superstar Kaka.


ESSIEN PENS NEW BLUES DEAL
Chelsea have handed a new five-year contract to midfield star Michael Essien.

KENYON IN ROBINHO ADMISSION
Peter Kenyon says Robinho would be Chelsea's final summer signing - if they get him.

BLUES DENY MAKING ETO'O BID
Chelsea have denied making a bid for Samuel Eto'o, despite the striker's claims.

LATICS GET ZAKI DEAL DONE
Wigan have finally completed the signing of Egypt international striker Amr Zaki.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 22, 2008, 01:18: PM
The end of the transfer season is ALWAYS the most intresting

cant wait
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 22, 2008, 09:15: PM
clubs seem to be more depressed
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 23, 2008, 01:23: AM
Kind of dead right now.

The Chelsea window is interesting; Kaka and Robinho.  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 23, 2008, 05:03: AM
i wonder who Arsenal will buy to fill to gap beside Fabregas

im hoping either gareth Barry or Xabi Alonso
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 23, 2008, 07:13: PM
vegner seems to only like young players. xabi could be too old for his liking
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jul 24, 2008, 05:18: AM
Arsenal better do some patching up, and quickly. Buy Arshavin dammit :bang:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 24, 2008, 05:20: AM
I don't see why they haven't bought him.  He's antsy to become a gooner.  He'll take the place of hleb won't he?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Jul 24, 2008, 05:33: AM
arsenal might take a up-coming italian superstar named Giovinco or something if Juve dont raise his wages

said to be future of football
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Jul 24, 2008, 05:38: AM
Fuck that shit; this youth shit is rediculous..it may or may not pay off in the long run. That does the team no good this year...will it be a 4th year without a damn trophy :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 24, 2008, 09:07: AM
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SALGADO WANTS REAL TO KEEP FOCUS
Michel Salgado insists Real Madrid should not place too much emphasis on acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo.

TEVEZ: RON SHOULD BE GIVEN REAL DEAL
Carlos Tevez says Cristiano Ronaldo should be allowed to join Real Madrid if he wishes.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 25, 2008, 06:45: AM
ROBINSON MOVES TO BLACKBURN
Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has joined Blackburn for £3.5million.

CAPELLO CLARIFIES QUIT COMMENTS
England coach Fabio Capello insists he will not be leaving after the 2010 World Cup.

VILLA MAKE LATE BID FOR KABOUL
Sunderland are waiting for Younes Kaboul's answer after Aston Villa's late bid for the defender.

BARRY'S FUTURE REMAINS UNCLEAR
Martin O'Neill still has has no idea if Gareth Barry will be at Aston Villa next season.

PEPE CLAIMS RONALDO STILL KEEN ON MOVE
Portugal defender Pepe believes Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to join him at Real Madrid.

PIZARRO AGENT RUBBISHES SPECULATION
Claudio Pizarro's agent has refuted "crazy" reports that the Chelsea forward will join River Plate.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Jul 25, 2008, 07:07: AM
Blackburn have signed robinson from spurs which makes way for friedel to go to the Villa

Tottenham and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has joined Blackburn for £3.5m, signing a five-year contract.

Robinson, 28, had a torrid time last season, losing his place in Spurs's starting line-up and also being replaced as England's number one.

And last month Spurs boss Juande Ramos signed Brazilian keeper Heurelho Gomes from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

The former Leeds stopper looks set to replace Brad Friedel, who is on the verge of joining Aston Villa.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/blackburn_rovers/7526434.stm
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Jul 25, 2008, 07:09: AM
Gossip

Tottenham Hotspur forward Robbie Keane is set to complete an £18m transfer to Liverpool within the next 48 hours. (Daily Telegraph, 1555)

Andrei Arshavin's agent has insisted the Russian would be interested in leaving Zenit St Petersburg for Tottenham. (Daily Mail, 1150)

Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out making offers for Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor and Chelsea's Didier Drogba. (Daily Mail, 1110)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp will step up his interest in Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips when Sulley Muntari's £12m move to Inter Milan goes through. (BBC Sport, 1100)

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Sunderland manager Roy Keane is to continue his ambitious summer recruitment plans by bidding up to £7m for Taye Ismaila Taiwo, the Marseille left-back who was named African young player of the year in 2006. (The Times)

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has told one of his closest pals - Portugal and Real Madrid centre-half Pepe - that he wants to join him and move to the Bernabeu. (The Sun)

Wigan's England striker Emile Heskey is a shock £6m target for wealthy Greek giants Panathinaikos and new boss Henk Ten Cate. (Daily Mirror)

AS Monaco have denied a claim by Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp that they made a £12m bid for Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjcar. (The Times)

Liverpool's young Argentine winger Sebastian Leto is set to go on loan to Greek club Olympiakos for a season. (The Sun)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is in talks with Nuremberg's Angelos Charisteas about a £3m move, although the Greek striker has already turned down Ipswich. (Daily Star)

Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince, having pulled out of a deal for £6m-rated Ecudorian midfielder Segundo Castillo, is still trying to land Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faces a tough battle to prise away teenage forward Victor Moses from Crystal Palace, with the London club wanting three times the £1m he is prepared to offer. (The Sun)

OTHER GOSSIP

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins is set to miss the start of the season after his mother died in a blaze horror in Nigeria. (The Sun)

And finally...

Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic has denied that he left Everton only an hour after arriving for a trial last week. "I'm not a troublemaker," he said. (The Times)

England's Italian boss Fabio Capello will allow himself to be submerged into the culture of his adopted country after agreeing to sample a genuine English boozer as part of a new TV show hosted by Matt Lorenzo called 'Off the Bar' by Sky Sports. (Daily Express)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 26, 2008, 08:14: PM
WTF does cappelo want from lampard.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 27, 2008, 05:29: AM
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has hinted he is interested in a move to Real Madrid, but poured cold water on the idea he could move to the Bernabeu this summer.

Reports in Spain suggest Madrid president Ramon Calderon, resigned to missing out on Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo, has prepared a big-money offer for the 21-year-old.

But while Fabregas, a product of the Barcelona youth academy, revealed he could move to Madrid in the future, he insists he wants to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the time being.

'I didn't tell Ramon Calderon no,' he told Spanish sports daily Marca. 'I told him that now wasn't the time to go to Madrid. That you are wanted by Madrid, one of the biggest teams in history, is important.'






So Arse better win something this year.. Or Fabs is signing off
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 27, 2008, 10:03: AM
Can someone tell me why the hell Huntelaar hasn't moved somewhere yet?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Jul 27, 2008, 07:48: PM
i wanna know too.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 27, 2008, 11:22: PM
He isn't for sale?  :dontknow:

SAF wanted him, but I heard that Ajax wouldn't let him go or something.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 28, 2008, 12:42: AM
for a guy that scored like 72 goals in 80 games i'd think he's be a hot commodity.  I mean barca is looking for a striker, why haven't they looked at him?  I was looking at some vids on youtube of him and he's pretty badass. 
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Jul 30, 2008, 06:46: AM
VAN DER VAART SET FOR REAL DEAL
Ramon Calderon claims Real Madrid could sign Rafael van der Vaart this weekend.

CALDERON STILL WAITING ON RONALDO
Ramon Calderon admits he can do little more to lure Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid

ARSHAVIN WANTS SPURS MOVE - AGENT
Andrei Arshavin's agent claims the Russian has decided he wants to join Tottenham.

BEN HAIM MOVES TO CITY
Manchester City have signed defender Tal Ben Haim from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.

GUNNERS SNAP UP BISCHOFF
Arsenal have signed midfielder Amaury Bischoff from Werder Bremen.

I don't want Van Der Vaart to go to Madrid, maybe it can shut them up, but I'd prefer him as a United player.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: oLi on Jul 30, 2008, 08:29: AM
Wait now I thought Arshavin was a big Arsenal fan  :dontknow:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Jul 31, 2008, 05:35: AM
I like how Arshavin went from only wanting to accept a deal from Barcelona to now wanting to go to Tottenham or just about anyone that wants him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Jul 31, 2008, 09:03: AM
yeah its kind of sad.  He played so well in the Euro and I thought he was for sure going to Arsenal.  Seems like their style of player.

BTW that Giovinco guy looks very promising.  Would be good for Arsenal to get him, but they do need some players with experience.  I think he could come on as a sub as of right now, but he's not ready to start for them
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Aug 02, 2008, 10:54: AM
Robbie Keane made the move to Liverpool.  Good for him.  He'll get some European action now
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Aug 02, 2008, 11:45: AM
brad guzan to aston villa

1.2 million US (his contract ended in nov.  he would have gone for a free in january)

juan toja to steaua

eurl=http://worldcupway.blogspot.com/2008/08/juan-toja-transferred-to-steaua.html
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 04, 2008, 01:36: AM

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 04, 2008, 06:05: AM
eurl=http://worldcupway.blogspot.com/2008/08/juan-toja-transferred-to-steaua.html

Haha, nice video. Thanks for posting. I remember the Toja mullet day at Pizza Hut Park. Hopefully he'll do well in Europe.

  • Reports in Russia claim Andrei Arshavin will join Tottenham for £19million - but Spurs insist they are no longer interested in the player.

  • Arsene Wenger wants Xabi Alonso - but only if Liverpool significantly lower their £18million asking price.

Tottenham doesn't need him. They added Dos Santos and Modric to their already solid midfield. It's not necessary to get him. Instead, they should be looking to spend the money on a very good defender. Their defense will be the difference between a top 5 and mid table finish.

If Arsenal could get Alonso that would be immense. He'd give them the necessary experience and would work well with Fabregas in the middle.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 06, 2008, 10:48: AM
Ronaldo remains a RED.

GO HERE FOR STORY: link (http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BF9E570E6%2D407E%2D44BC%2D800F%2D4A3110258114%7D&newsid=6615536)

Finally came to his senses.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Aug 07, 2008, 08:12: PM
he'll leave next year. a shame
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 08, 2008, 04:18: AM
he'll leave next year. a shame
Hmm.. read this.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6615615&page=1

;)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Aug 08, 2008, 07:39: PM
hah i laugh at that. the longer you stay at a club you want to leave the more you want to leave. he'll disrespect the club then man utd will sell him. make my words
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Aug 09, 2008, 12:02: AM
make my word? lol isn't it mark my words

C.Ronaldo will not do as good as last season as he will not be in his usual mood
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 09, 2008, 06:04: AM
His mood will be fine. The bigger question will be his recovery from ankle surgery. If he's at 100%, he could be even better than last season considering his ankle bothered him for the last half of the season.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 09, 2008, 06:21: AM
Manager Tony Pulis has confirmed Stoke are in contact with Valencia striker Nikola Zigic over a proposed move to the Britannia Stadium.

That would be a great signing for them.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Aug 09, 2008, 10:32: AM
Hell yeah it would.  I thought he was better quality than that.  I guess since Valencia has been way underachieving he wants a move?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Aug 09, 2008, 02:27: PM
that lanky guy might be another crouch.
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Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Jane(not really) on Aug 11, 2008, 06:10: AM
Barcelona has contracted Franco Fasciana, Venezuelan midfielder who has already debuted with the jersey of his country to the last World under 17. The player arrives from Unión Atlética Maracaibo.
Anybody saw this guy playing? Is he good (well,he must be when Barca bought him...but still:is he good?)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Aug 11, 2008, 06:11: PM
never heard of him.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Aug 13, 2008, 03:18: PM
freddy adu loaned to as monaco w/option to buy

http://ballhype.com/story/freddy_adu_moves_on_loan_to_as_monaco_american_soccer/
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Aug 16, 2008, 08:22: AM
GOSSIP

Dimitar Berbatov has handed Tottenham a transfer request in a bid to force through his dream move to Manchester United. (Sun)

And Spurs are ready to clinch the signing of Russian star Andrei Arshavin this weekend to allow Berbatov to head to Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal have opened talks with Liverpool on taking Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso to the Emirates. (Daily Mirror)

Rangers manager Walter Smith is also ready to make a £2.5m move for USA international Maurice Edu, who played with Toronto FC last season. (Various)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has threatened to quit over the club's decision not to buy Gareth Barry. (Daily Star/Daily Mirror)


Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: oLi on Aug 16, 2008, 09:05: AM

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has threatened to quit over the club's decision not to buy Gareth Barry. (Daily Star/Daily Mirror)



Show em who da boss
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 24, 2008, 11:01: AM
Berbatov to United by next week.

Source: Borg

Jokes, but anyone want to bet on it?

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 25, 2008, 10:33: AM
It has to happen. It was obvious when Tottenham didn't even bring him to their game this weekend. I'm sure they are just trying to figure out the figures now. It's going to be a great addition for Man U and a terrible loss for Tottenham.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: G-Man on Aug 28, 2008, 09:07: AM
Shaun wright phillips has rejoined mancheter city, i an a cash amount expected of 10 million, after we sold him 3 years back, For 21 mil, Welcome Back SWP  :pimp:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Aug 28, 2008, 11:09: PM
i think he could do great at man city, he never was given that much game time with chelsea
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 29, 2008, 12:09: AM
Saha to Everton:

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6617104
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Aug 29, 2008, 07:07: AM
Anyone see the arsenal news wonder who wenger's got his eye on?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/7587530.stm
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Aug 29, 2008, 07:11: AM
Breaking Gossip


Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov. (The Sun)

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is under increasing pressure at Upton Park, with Croatia coach Slaven Bilic interested in succeeding him. (The Independent)

Former Spurs goalkeeping coach Hans Segers has branded Dimitar Berbatov a "a big sulker" and "a loner" who is difficult to communicate with and does not pull his weight - but apart from that.... (Daily Mirror)


Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 29, 2008, 08:52: AM
The SWP and Saha transfers are both very good for the teams they are joining. I think Saha will go on my fantasy team.

The thing about Berbatov at Bayern is crap I think. I haven't heard anything about it from the Bayern side.

On the other hand, Bayern sold Jansen to Hamburg and got Oddo from AC Milan on load. I don't know why the hell we sold Jansen. I don't think he ever got a good enough chance.

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 30, 2008, 05:34: PM
Pavlychunko got signed by Tottenham.

And apparently Arshavin will stay in Russia. I can't believe nobody snapped him up after all that talk. Zenit must be asking for too much. At least he's playing in the Champions League. He'll have plenty of tough matches to prove himself in.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Aug 30, 2008, 05:38: PM
Official: Menez Joins Roma
AS Monaco have confirmed that Jeremy Menez has joined Italian side Roma after both clubs reached an deal on Thursday evening...
Roma have been after the forward for weeks and they have now finally landed their man after striking an accord with the Ligue 1 side.

Luciano Spalletti has been keen on the 21-year-old striker and the deal happened as the Champions League draw took place.

It is believed Roma have paid the French side around €14m but no details have been released just yet.

A statement on Monaco's official website reads:

"AS Monaco FC and AS Roma have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jeremy Menez. The French striker will now join the Serie A runners up.

"Menez arrived in Monaco in 2006 and he played 64 matches, scoring 14 goals in all competitions with the Red and White jersey."

Menez is one of the most promising young players in French football, with some pundits comparing his playmaking skills with those of Les Bleus legend Zinedine Zidane.

The starlet, who can also play up-front, was signed from Sochaux in order to assist giant Czech Republic hitman Jan Koller.

Menez first hit the headlines in 2005, when at the age of 17 he became the youngest-ever player to score a hat-trick in the French championship.

He will now line up alongside Julio Baptista as the Giallorossi's attacking line up gets even stonger.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Aug 30, 2008, 05:50: PM
Interesting signing. I haven't seen him play much, but on Football Manager he's always one of the top young prospects. I don't care what anyone says, but that game is about as accurate as it gets.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 31, 2008, 01:21: AM
Pavlychunko got signed by Tottenham.

And apparently Arshavin will stay in Russia. I can't believe nobody snapped him up after all that talk. Zenit must be asking for too much. At least he's playing in the Champions League. He'll have plenty of tough matches to prove himself in.
Tottenham have done really well in the transfer window, they also got Dos Santos and Modric.

 :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Aug 31, 2008, 02:30: AM
It's official!  :biggrin:

(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1054/berbwi6.jpg)

only joking..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Sep 01, 2008, 07:10: AM
That's some nice photoshopping. Those teams better get this deal done quick. They only got 3 more hours to complete the deal.

Pavlychunko got signed by Tottenham.

And apparently Arshavin will stay in Russia. I can't believe nobody snapped him up after all that talk. Zenit must be asking for too much. At least he's playing in the Champions League. He'll have plenty of tough matches to prove himself in.
Tottenham have done really well in the transfer window, they also got Dos Santos and Modric.

 :biggrin:

They also lost Keane and now Berbatov too probably. I think they lost in the transfer window to be honest. The addition of Modric, Dos Santos, and Bentley means less to me than the departures of their top two strikers.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Sep 01, 2008, 07:15: AM
Liverpool sealed the deal to bring Spain winger Albert Riera from La Liga side Espanyol for an undisclosed fee. Steve Finnan and Andriy Voronin leave the Merseyside club for Espanyol and Hertha Berlin.

Hahahahahah! Another shit signing by Liverpool. Damn, they can be so proud of their transfer window. Besides an overpriced Keane, they got a shit player from Dortmund (Degen) and now this turd? Well done Benitez... you are continuing your shit form during transfer windows. I guess he can always hand his hat on the signing of Torres. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Sep 01, 2008, 07:20: AM
More interesting transfer news:

Corluka (Man City) ---> Tottenham

Nice addition for the Spurs.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Sep 01, 2008, 07:31: AM
Manchester City might grab Villa, what a horrible place for him. He should stay in Spain.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Sep 01, 2008, 07:39: AM
I doubt it. I heard he signed a new contract just this past week.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: zizou871 on Sep 01, 2008, 07:57: AM
Man City made bids for Villa and Mario Gomez.  If they got one of them that would be fantastic.  They are lacking a nice striker.  Their midfield is looking great with SWP back.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Sep 01, 2008, 08:17: AM
So the Berbatov deal is pretty much official. He was spotted with Sir Alex and apparently the official Man Utd photographer arrived at Old Trafford just now. (Probably to snap a photo of Berbie signing?)

And apparently Madrid have accepted the bid for Robinho from City.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Sep 01, 2008, 10:41: AM
Robinho officially to Man City
Berbatov officially to Man Utd
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Sep 01, 2008, 11:13: AM
Both are really good signings, I prefer Robinho at City than Chelsea.

Berbatov is finally here and is wearing #9.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: J.Goodfellow on Sep 15, 2008, 05:21: PM
ye i think if robinho went to chelsea they would be top of the tables at the end of the season...

Robinho scored 12 minutes into his debut game for city
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Sep 17, 2008, 02:21: PM
landon donovan to bayern munich (rumor)

jurgen klinsmann "wanted" him.  bayern board was wary and offered a loan w/option to buy.  landon donovan accepted, mls declined

bayern looking to buy in january

all reported by goff.  i do not feel like finding the article
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Sep 19, 2008, 09:21: AM
I wouldn't doubt it. We need a 4th striker to sit on the bench. This would be a terrible move for Donovan even though a move to Bayern sounds good. He'll sit every game unless two strikers are injured.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Sep 19, 2008, 02:17: PM
good move for bayern but noot for the player, klinsmen is just using donovan for assurity if in any case the team is diplited with injuries
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Sep 20, 2008, 06:46: AM
Unless Bayern plans on selling Podolski to Man City in the transfer window. If Man City offers 25+ million pounds, I can't see Bayern turning down the offer.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Sep 20, 2008, 08:23: PM
Quote
He'll sit every game unless two strikers are injured

granted, bayern has a hell of a depth chart, but i would not be the least bit surprised to see him go in there and find playing time
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Sep 21, 2008, 11:32: AM
i really hope podolski doesnt go to man city

i really like that hes on bayern and whenever i play with bayern on games i take off toni and klose :)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Oct 03, 2008, 05:45: PM
Real Madrid after Liverpool's Agger. Good luck Madrid, you'll need it.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Oct 09, 2008, 09:31: AM
Juventus want Modric for 38m
Real Madrid want Benzema

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=904294 (http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=904294)
http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=904239 (http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=904239)
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Oct 09, 2008, 02:03: PM
Benzema is doing real good for Lyon. He was very good against Bayern. The reason he sucked the left nut at EURO 2008 was because of that dumb coach. He made him play as the target man up top. Benzema comes back for the ball more than Rooney and he's more skilled when it comes to dribbling. In the last game, Benzema came back for the ball and he looked good for France. I think he'd be a great buy for Madrid.

As far as Modric is concerned, I'd sell him for that money right away. Tottenham could use the money to fill other gaps in the team.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TAHA95 on Oct 09, 2008, 10:49: PM
hmm benzema goin to united??70 million??
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Oct 10, 2008, 10:52: AM
benzema isnt going to united seeing as he already said he'd rather go to madrid and the Lyon manager said he'd sell Benzema's ears for 40m to UTD

the price is possibly gonna be around 100m
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Oct 12, 2008, 04:27: AM
Him going to Man U would be very stupid. Not only are they overloaded with strikers, but two of them play very similar to him. He needs to go to Madrid where they really need a new forward.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Oct 12, 2008, 04:29: AM
Madrid is in desperate need of someone to partner Ruud. No offense to Raul who had an incredible season last year, but I doubt he'll do it again.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Oct 12, 2008, 11:49: AM
yea Ruud has another season in him MAYBE 2 but then he'll retire

he's had a good run tho
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Nov 11, 2008, 09:17: AM
Cristiano Ronaldo will get a pay rise - if he proves his loyalty to Manchester United. Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes met Red Devils chiefs yesterday to discuss the possibility of a new deal. But United made it clear they will not upgrade Ronnie’s £120,000-per-week contract unless he demonstrates his desire to stay at Old Trafford - and that means all talk of a move to Real Madrid is banned. But the Portugal winger can expect a new mega-bucks deal at the end of this season if he behaves himself and continues to play well. The Premier League champs do not want to put themselves in a position where any top player who is targeted by another club will expect a new deal. That is why Ronaldo has been told he must wait and show his worth in the meantime.

Best way to deal with this in my opinion.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Nov 11, 2008, 01:55: PM
yea i read on a few places that it'll be 170,000 pounds a week
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Nov 12, 2008, 04:13: PM
What the hell does someone do with that kind of money coming in on a weekly basis?! :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TAHA95 on Nov 12, 2008, 04:19: PM
i hope torre4s goes to chelsea 1 day
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Nov 12, 2008, 05:31: PM
Him going to Man U would be very stupid. Not only are they overloaded with strikers, but two of them play very similar to him. He needs to go to Madrid where they really need a new forward.

this is true madrid have an aging front line
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Nov 13, 2008, 12:31: AM
What the hell does someone do with that kind of money coming in on a weekly basis?! :saywhat:

http://soccerlens.com/cristiano-ronaldo-hookers-manchester-united/2989/
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Nov 13, 2008, 05:03: AM
Haha, I remember that one.

Check this out: Donovan is one a 10 day trial at Bayern. They are saying it's just for him to stay fit, but we all know that's not true.

Here is a video of the latest Bayern training session. You can see Donovan training with them. Luca Toni and Ribery seem to always have a bit of their own fun at practice as well:

http://www.eyep.tv/1.-bundesliga/fc-bayern-munchen/fc-bayern-aus-dem-leben-der-bayern-profis.html

- Toni's finishing in practice looks too easy!
- It's amazing how many times Ribery touches the ball during their little scrimmage.
- You can tell Donovan is a bit nervous and uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Nov 15, 2008, 11:38: AM
every player is like that in a trail game.

why is it that ribery and Toni have one of the best friendships in football
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Nov 24, 2008, 05:26: AM
Podolski has put in a transfer request. Looks like he'll be in Man City, Tottenham or Cologne this January.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Nov 24, 2008, 07:58: AM
I think Donavon should stay with Bayern Munich, maybe this is a sign..
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Nov 24, 2008, 01:02: PM
what kind of sign?

like a skidmark or a holy thing going on?  :cheers:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Nov 28, 2008, 02:50: PM
old article, but good info

Quote
"Every player here, from No. 1 to No. 22, is a better player," Donovan, the five-time U.S. player of the year, said. "American teams have only one or two really good players.

"I believe I can keep up with the other players, even if I'm not the best player here."

Quote
"He has only been here for two days and so I cannot say too much, but what I have seen has been OK," Hoeness said. "He can certainly kick the ball."

Quote
"He's the really exceptional player in North America, including Mexico," Klinsmann said. "Landon knows that Europe is where it is at in football, and he has all the qualities to break through in Europe."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-spw-donovan14-2008nov14,0,4176044.story

something else i found interesting:

Quote
If he does move to Germany, Donovan, dubbed "Beckham's buddy" by Bild, will find he has to tread his way as skillfully through the media minefield as he does through opposing Bundesliga defenses.

i do not forsee this turning out well.  landon has proved that he does not like to take shit from the media
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TAHA95 on Nov 28, 2008, 03:12: PM
whats the news about chelsea transfers?

i heard that kaka wants to play in the premier league
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Nov 30, 2008, 11:00: AM
whats the news about chelsea transfers?

i heard that kaka wants to play in the premier league

 :lol:

man city is prepared to flex their financial muscle's to get podolski,

anyway i dont think will suit the premiership
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Nov 30, 2008, 01:36: PM
well podolski has to go somewhere because sitting on the Bayern bench week in and out isnt Podolski's style

u need to give him the chance to score for him to actually do it, they put him on in the 78min and expect him to score i mean its a tad much
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Nov 30, 2008, 05:15: PM
Heard he might come Roma
i think his agent said that
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Dec 01, 2008, 01:24: PM
Klass Jan Huntelaar is almost certain to go to Madrid

they're having talks and he'll go in the winter market

finally i mean hes 25 and now one has bought him yet
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Dec 02, 2008, 08:00: AM
well podolski has to go somewhere because sitting on the Bayern bench week in and out isnt Podolski's style

u need to give him the chance to score for him to actually do it, they put him on in the 78min and expect him to score i mean its a tad much

When Toni was out for 2 weeks, Podolski got the chance to start in about 3-4 games but didn't do much with his opportunity. I think he didn't take his chance seriously and Klinsmann didn't start him in the following game even though Toni was still out. He needs to wake up and perform, it's as simple as that. I think he has given up on the team and will get out this winter.

I hope Man City can dish out 15 million pounds. They have the money, so hopefully Bayern will hold on to him until the right offer comes in.

Hopefully Donovan can step up as the 3rd striker. To be completely honest, I'd like to pick up another striker this winter.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Dec 03, 2008, 04:43: AM
Huntelaar ---> Real Madrid
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: stephecs on Dec 03, 2008, 08:22: AM
I think Podolski will go back to cologne in July 09.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Dec 04, 2008, 05:40: AM
That's what I read somewhere too. I don't think Bayern can afford to put so much pressure on Donovan. Donovan needs to be the 4th striker, not 3rd.

Bayern is also looking at Zenit's defensive midfielder Tymo. That would be a great signing.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Dec 04, 2008, 02:24: PM
im intrested to see what happens with amr zaki at the end of the season

hes been playing so well and really, can he continue?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Dec 05, 2008, 05:23: AM
He's been injured for a while now. Hopefully he can continue his good form.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Dec 05, 2008, 03:40: PM
The Passionate Goal-Poacher

New Real Madrid signing, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, has said today that he will play with passion for his new side and should settle well because of the existing Dutch presence at Los Blancos. The player is also excited about returning to the Champions League...



Crespo's Wife In Favour Of Roma Move
Alessia Crespo, the wife of Inter striker Hernan Crespo, is in favour of her husband going to play for Roma and insists that his Lazio past would not be a problem...

Inter striker Hernan Crespo has not seen much time on the pitch this season under coach Jose Mourinho and it is widely expected the former Argentina international will be leaving the club in the near future.

One possible transfer could see him move to Roma as rumours persist that the former Lazio goal-scorer could join the Giallorossi in January. Crespo's wife, Alessia, says she would be in favour of her husband moving back to the eternal city.

"Hernan has a contract with Inter until June and that must be respected. Certainly if interesting bids come in than Inter will evaluate them," she told Radio Incontro.

"Especially if Roma were to make an advance, we would evaluate it very carefully! There would be no problems despite his past with Lazio, he already came back here after playing for Milan. He has always respected everyone, including the Giallorossi fans, we will wait to see what happens."

Some believe that Crespo's lack of playing time could be a fitness problem, but his wife dismissed that possibility.

"I can assure you that Hernan is physically well," she explained to the radio program. "The issue is that Mourinho has been using different tactical choices, that is the only reason Hernan has not played recently."

Crespo may get a chance to play this weekend at the Satdio Olimpico against Lazio as Nerazzurri boss Mourinho has left both Adriano and Mario Balotelli off of his squad list.


Roma close in on Bayern Munich's Podolski

Roma are firming as favourites to land Bayern Munich's German international Lukas Podolski.

Bayern's General Manager Uli Hoeness has reportedly confirmed that Podolski will inevitably leave Munich, but only at the end of the season, ruling out a January transfer.

Roma are likely to meet Bayern's asking price of 10 million euros but will be looking to off-load Menez, who has attracted interest from France and England.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Dec 05, 2008, 07:17: PM
those would be big sighnings for roma, but i'm sorry tito they still will not be good enough to catch inter  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Adi on Dec 06, 2008, 07:52: AM
Haha, 10 million? I think the minimum is 15 mil. Maybe if they throw in Menez + 10 million. I'd like that.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Dec 06, 2008, 10:25: AM
i think its hard for Bayern to ask for 15mil when van der vaart went to Real for like 13mil

not only that but Podolski just doesnt wanna stay and he doesnt care where he goes i think
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: stephecs on Dec 07, 2008, 09:32: AM
i think its hard for Bayern to ask for 15mil when van der vaart went to Real for like 13mil

not only that but Podolski just doesnt wanna stay and he doesnt care where he goes i think

I think 15mil is possible. He doesn`t wanna stay in Munich but he does care where he goes. He wants to go to FC Köln (Cologne), but they doesn`t have enough money.
And Nationalteam`s Coach Joachim Löw disadvised him to go abroad.
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Dec 07, 2008, 10:25: AM
well its kind of mean what they're doing/done to him. They kick him out of starting spot with 2 big signings, barely let him play, and now they're telling him not to go anywhere
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Feb 02, 2009, 04:03: PM
why is this thread in active
JUST TO PUT IT BACK ON TRACK
i'll post more surprising signing
Quote
It's official! Chelsea have muscled in on Tottenham's Quaresma bid, and have lured the Portuguese international to Stamford Bridge! He has been out of favour and out of form for Internazionale, will a loan spell at Chelsea be beneficial to the winger?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Feb 03, 2009, 04:36: PM
ROY KEANE BACK TO SPURS
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Feb 03, 2009, 04:40: PM
Latest news

JANUARY OVER :bs:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Feb 03, 2009, 08:59: PM
Quresma to chelsea on loan
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Feb 03, 2009, 09:09: PM
wow i didn't know that

why is this thread in active
JUST TO PUT IT BACK ON TRACK
i'll post more surprising signing
Quote
It's official! Chelsea have muscled in on Tottenham's Quaresma bid, and have lured the Portuguese international to Stamford Bridge! He has been out of favour and out of form for Internazionale, will a loan spell at Chelsea be beneficial to the winger?


 :cursing: :cursing: :cursing:
Title: Suarez to AC Milan
Post by: soccer-fanatic on Feb 04, 2009, 05:14: AM
Hi guys,

Have you heard the rumors about Ajax' Luis Suarez going to AC Milan for at least €40,000,000? Yes 40 million.

Do you think he's worth that much and do you think the rumor is true?

I think it's great nonsense. He's a pretty good player, but absolutely not worth 40 million.

What's your opinion?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: moby on Feb 04, 2009, 04:22: PM
Hi guys,

Have you heard the rumors about Ajax' Luis Suarez going to AC Milan for at least €40,000,000? Yes 40 million.

Do you think he's worth that much and do you think the rumor is true?

I think it's great nonsense. He's a pretty good player, but absolutely not worth 40 million.

What's your opinion?

you pretty much sumed it up

not worth that much
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Feb 04, 2009, 05:00: PM
His a great player and in the future could be worth 40 Mil but for so its  :bs:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Feb 06, 2009, 12:35: PM
interesting stuff happened to finish the window
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Feb 06, 2009, 12:55: PM
Keane to Tottenham  :saywhat:
Quaresma to Chelsea
Arshavin to Arsenal
Becks to stay at Milan?
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Feb 09, 2009, 11:22: AM
apparently if arsenal dont make Champs league Fabregas,RvP, and Adebayor are peacing it

Barcelona are also apparently looking to get at least one if not all 3
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Feb 09, 2009, 01:11: PM
apparently if arsenal dont make Champs league Fabregas,RvP, and Adebayor are peacing it

Barcelona are also apparently looking to get at least one if not all 3
who would fabregas play for, though? Barca's midfield is stacked, and they're sure as hell not taking xavi off, or Messi...Or Iniesta...

eto'o has been playing sick too
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: ^_^ on Feb 09, 2009, 02:28: PM
arsenal would be sooooo shitty after this :lol:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Feb 11, 2009, 08:48: AM
arsenal would be sooooo shitty after this :lol:
yeah they'd be mid-table haha
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Feb 11, 2009, 09:15: AM
They're 5th with these players.. imagine without.  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Sule on Feb 12, 2009, 11:10: AM
not really .manutd

fabregas has been out for like 8 of their last 11unbeaten games (many were draws)
aadebayor either plays like crap or is injured all the time
rvp's been doing most of the work
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: Tito on Feb 16, 2009, 04:12: PM
not really .manutd

fabregas has been out for like 8 of their last 11unbeaten games (many were draws)
aadebayor either plays like crap or is injured all the time
rvp's been doing most of the work
hahaha
true i agree with you they barely had these players
Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: erick_EMO on Feb 18, 2009, 04:35: AM
Hi guys,

Have you heard the rumors about Ajax' Luis Suarez going to AC Milan for at least €40,000,000? Yes 40 million.

Do you think he's worth that much and do you think the rumor is true?

I think it's great nonsense. He's a pretty good player, but absolutely not worth 40 million.

What's your opinion?

60 games and 32 goals is great....he might be worth around 35 million



in the beckham topic......he wants to stay and bad and milan 2


milan wont offer more then 5million euros and galaxy "WANTS" 8million euros and i put wants in "" because they are only asking for that amount so he can stay in LA

Title: Re: Official Transfers & Rumours Thread
Post by: manutd. on Mar 01, 2009, 06:26: AM
NEWS OF THE WORLD:

Manchester United are to offer Cristiano Ronaldo a new contract that will make him the Premier League's first £200,000-a-week player.

Frank Rijkaard has been lined up to take over at Chelsea next season.

Luka Modric will be the shock name on the Spurs exit list this summer.

Florent Malouda has hinted he may quit Chelsea for Juventus.

Dirk Kuyt has put contract talks on hold until Rafa Benitez's future plans become clearer.

Newcastle have made a shock bid to sign Henrik Larsson.

David Moyes will attempt to sign Stephane M'Bia for a third time in the summer.

Sol Campbell could be on his way to Monaco at the end of the season.

Alan Pardew is a shock candidate to take the vacant managerial role at Brighton.

Manchester City have opened contract talks with Nedum Onuoha.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Mar 01, 2009, 09:29: AM
Quote
milan wont offer more then 5million euros and galaxy "WANTS" 8million euros and i put wants in "" because they are only asking for that amount so he can stay in LA

nah, they'd probably let him go for 8 million.  he's just worth more in marketing to the galaxy than he is as a player to milan.  it's all business.  bruce arena probably wants him out to free up some cap space.  then, he could actually field a decent team not just david beckham, landon donovan, and a bunch of scrubs.

the mls also has joint ownership of his contract (as they do w/all mls players).  if it's not in the best interest of the league, they won't sell him, and w/the visibility that david beckham has given the mls, i don't see them letting him go for a "paltry" 5 million.

the mls is very controlling and rightly so.  if they weren't, the mls probably would've already gone the way of the nasl
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Normando on Mar 01, 2009, 10:42: AM
Word from Germany and France is that Ribery to Barça is as good as done
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Mar 01, 2009, 11:22: AM
thats what im hearing as well
hope its not true tho
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Mar 01, 2009, 11:24: AM
thats what im hearing as well
hope its not true tho
Would he put iniesta on the bench? Because Messi and Xavi definitely aren't being benched.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Mar 01, 2009, 03:42: PM
thats what i dont get

Barca always seem to be looking for more midfielders but where would they put him?
My guess is wide no the left instead of Henry/Hleb
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Mar 01, 2009, 05:00: PM
Podolski back to colon
M. Shumacher donates money to fund that transfer
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: stephecs on Mar 02, 2009, 02:55: AM

Schumacher donated 875 Euros. He was born in the near of cologne, so he is a supporter of FC Cologne.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: manutd. on Mar 02, 2009, 07:10: AM
Kaka to Madrid?

GALLIANI IN KAKA ADMISSION

AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has hinted Kaka could move to Real Madrid if Florentino Perez becomes president of the Spanish champions.

Speculation increased about Kaka's future when Milan allowed him to talk to Manchester City about a possible world-record transfer to Eastlands.

The Brazil star opted to remain in Italy but reports suggest Madrid will make a firm attempt to bring him to the Bernabeu this summer.

And Galliani admits it would be tougher to resist an approach from the Primera Liga side if Perez wins the presidential elections.

"I don't want to talk about Kaka, but I can say that with friends like Florentino anything can happen," said the Milan chief in quotes reported by Spanish sports daily Marca.

"Florentino Perez is a great entrepreneur and a good friend and I say that about few football chiefs."
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Mar 02, 2009, 06:24: PM
good boy borg you stoped opening more threads lol

kaka to madrid would be a dream come true
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Normando on Mar 02, 2009, 11:31: PM
Anyone else hear touzani is on feyenoord??
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: stephecs on Mar 03, 2009, 01:00: AM
Anyone else hear touzani is on feyenoord??

No but perhaps you mean Karim Touzani who plays for Sparta Rotterdam. Could be a brother of the freestyler Touzani.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Mar 03, 2009, 02:31: AM
Anyone else hear touzani is on feyenoord??

soufiane touzani was on a youth contract at feyenoord a few years back iirc.  not anymore...
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Mar 03, 2009, 06:03: AM
damn, kaka in real madrid? Real would have a dream team again  :bowdown:
and wow, Ribery moving to barcelona, that's sweet
but there really isn't a spot for him
everyone in the squad is playing well, really hard to bench anyone
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: manutd. on Mar 03, 2009, 07:18: AM
good boy borg you stoped opening more threads lol

kaka to madrid would be a dream come true
It makes this place more active lol
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: manutd. on Mar 03, 2009, 07:50: AM
Ben Foster's Carling Cup heroics have been rewarded with a bumper new contract at Manchester United.

Rafa Benitez has handed Manchester United the title by admitting Liverpool cannot catch them.

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has turned into Kevin Keegan as he is going all out to stop Manchester United rival Alex Ferguson winning five trophies.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Mar 03, 2009, 02:22: PM
http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/03/01/1132854/ribery-agrees-four-year-barcelona-deal-report (http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/03/01/1132854/ribery-agrees-four-year-barcelona-deal-report)

Noo, Dear god i hope not that would take away like 30% of the Bundesliga's Media coverage and add like 150% to the La Liga
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Mar 05, 2009, 03:26: AM
anthony peters from louisiana signs w/dc united (it's official now.  he was on trial)

http://www.behindthebadge.com/2009/02/anthony-peters-on-trial.php

one of the biggest, if not the biggest, center backs in the mls now
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Apr 13, 2009, 07:54: PM
van der vaart wants to come to chelsea if hiddink is the manager
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Normando on Apr 15, 2009, 01:48: PM
van der vaart wants to come to chelsea if hiddink is the manager

well he's not going to be, so there you have it :cheers:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Apr 15, 2009, 07:27: PM
van der vaart wants to come to chelsea if hiddink is the manager

well he's not going to be, so there you have it :cheers:
well i think he might, if chelsea win the champions league or to a lesser extent the fa cup,hiddink might even stay there
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Normando on Apr 16, 2009, 10:46: AM
van der vaart wants to come to chelsea if hiddink is the manager

well he's not going to be, so there you have it :cheers:
well i think he might, if chelsea win the champions league or to a lesser extent the fa cup,hiddink might even stay there

No, I know it's a fact. Been reported on both sides that he's leaving. He will not be manager, maybe some sort of consultant, but just that.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jun 02, 2009, 10:26: PM
this thread should have been very hot now.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jun 03, 2009, 03:51: PM
Kaka to Real
Barry to Man City
Steve Bruce to Sunderland
best part is, its just the beginning
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jun 03, 2009, 04:09: PM
pato to chelsea?
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: ^_^ on Jun 03, 2009, 09:22: PM
Ronaldo to Real  :lol:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jun 04, 2009, 10:37: AM
apparently ancelotti wants  pato and glen johnson to come and he might trade dorgba+cash for Pato to Milan
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jun 04, 2009, 12:11: PM
pato wants to win everything at milan, he doesn't plan to move to chelsea
I hope real will buy ronaldo at least, I hate ronaldo now
kaka should stay at milan, however I want real to return to being as the dream team
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jun 04, 2009, 01:10: PM
same, i dont like how chelsea seems to bid for every BIG player nowadays

i want to Galacticos to return to make the La Liga even better and I want Pato and Kaka to help reutrn AC Milan into European and domestic spotlight
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Fifaman11 on Jun 05, 2009, 06:26: AM
Hey all,

I support AC Milan, I really hope they take the championship this year. Football is the best sport, definitely better than Rugby. Oh and I can take anyone in FIFA with Brazil. Ronaldinho is SICK in that game.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Normando on Jun 05, 2009, 03:21: PM
AC Milan can´t win for their lives
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jun 05, 2009, 04:49: PM
Ac Milan will never win with inter around

btw kaka to real is wat i'm dreaming of
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Hasan on Jun 06, 2009, 08:51: AM
Frank Rijkaard to Galatasaray  :3some:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jun 07, 2009, 02:00: AM
same, i dont like how chelsea seems to bid for every BIG player nowadays

i want to Galacticos to return to make the La Liga even better and I want Pato and Kaka to help reutrn AC Milan into European and domestic spotlight
chelsea dont bid for every big player,its the media that makes it look so because they know chelsea are a very rich club
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Tito on Jun 07, 2009, 01:15: PM
Quote
Bolton Wanderers £6m Swoop For Sporting Lisbon's Miguel Veloso - Report
The Trotters had a £12m offer for the Portugal international midfielder turned away in the January transfer window...
According to a report in the British tabloid The Daily Mail, Premier League club Bolton Wanderers are preparing to make a move for Sporting Lisbon's Miguel Veloso.

The Trotters are thought to have had a bid of around €13.7 million (£12m) rejected in the January transfer window.

However, it is claimed that the greater Manchester based outfit could land the 5ft 11in defensive midfielder for close to €6.8m (£6m) during the close-season, as his contract is winding down.

Furthermore, the seven-time capped Portugal international has received criticism from his team-mates for revealing that he would like to move abroad, a statement that seems to have prompted the Leoes' to be willing to let him go this summer.

"If the coach said that I am up for sale, that is his choice, not mine," Veloso told the Portuguese press.

"He is the coach and the one in charge.

"I think what has been said of me is not correct, maybe they wanted to make me a scapegoat.

"A lot of people have said the same and I only gave my opinion, that I have the dream of playing abroad.

"I do not regret anything of what I said."
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jun 08, 2009, 07:00: PM
http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1202773590614/noticia/ComunicadoOficial/OFFICIAL_ANNOUNCEMENT_2009-06-08.htm

kaka officially a Madridista
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jun 09, 2009, 11:46: AM
was bound to happen
so, are we seeing the beginning right here?
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 09, 2009, 12:32: PM
http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1202773590614/noticia/ComunicadoOficial/OFFICIAL_ANNOUNCEMENT_2009-06-08.htm

kaka officially a Madridista
fuck

now barca might actually draw at santiago bernabeu

 :biggrin:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jun 09, 2009, 05:18: PM
you'll be lucky to touch the ball at the bernabeu
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jun 09, 2009, 06:20: PM
let's hope c. ronaldo becomes the next galactico  :lol:
barca will stay on top again  :rockit:

http://real-madrid-news.newslib.com/story/332-3250612/
Quote
One thing is for sure, Madrid's spending will not stop with Kaka. They are understood to still be interested in Wigan winger Antonio Valencia, with Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery and Valencia trio David Villa, David Silva and Raul Albiol also on their radar.
daaamn, if ribery, xabi, villa, silva, and albiol are at real I'll be their fans again
IMO, kaka is enough to help madrid pwn
I just want c. ronaldo out of man u  :cursing:

Perez's fantasy team
http://real-madrid-news.newslib.com/story/332-3250620/
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jun 09, 2009, 11:59: PM
pele(pato) and maradona(aguero) to chelsea.

i hope these two come to chelsea
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 10, 2009, 02:04: AM
you'll be lucky to touch the ball at the bernabeu
are you stupid? With Barca's mid, they can keep the ball against any team in the world

hell, even if c ronaldo, kaka, and ribery end up in madrid, barca will still have equal possession

what perez doesn't understand is that the best players in the world can't always play together

nobody in their right mind would want c ronaldo, kaka, and ribery on the same team

there would be no chemistry, because al three like to carry the ball

but anyways, isn't ribery still linked with barca?
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Call3n on Jun 10, 2009, 08:20: PM
YEAAAAH!!!! :D RONALDO IS GOING TO REAL MADRID!! :D :rockit: :rockit: :rockit:

Check this out!!
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/06/11/1318516/breaking-news-manchester-united-accept-world-record-real
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: ^_^ on Jun 10, 2009, 11:53: PM
haha....this president is really forming a team of stars


they should look into getting a center and left back. this is going to be an interesting season. and i wonder who man united will by with the 80 million
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Call3n on Jun 11, 2009, 12:22: AM
and i wonder who man united will by with the 80 million
Probably Benzema or Ribery
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 11, 2009, 03:21: AM
haha....this president is really forming a team of stars


they should look into getting a center and left back. this is going to be an interesting season. and i wonder who man united will by with the 80 million

lulz.  florentino perez isn't going to waste money on defenders.

united probably won't go after ribery.  he's priced at 65m+ pounds.  rumors include luis valencia and benzema.  there are also rumors of a nani plus cash deal for joao moutinho
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TheGodEmperor on Jun 11, 2009, 06:39: AM
and i wonder who man united will by with the 80 million
Probably Benzema or Ribery
Ribery is most likely going to Barca, last I heard
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: ^_^ on Jun 11, 2009, 08:16: AM
haha....this president is really forming a team of stars


they should look into getting a center and left back. this is going to be an interesting season. and i wonder who man united will by with the 80 million

lulz.  florentino perez isn't going to waste money on defenders.

united probably won't go after ribery.  he's priced at 65m+ pounds.  rumors include luis valencia and benzema.  there are also rumors of a nani plus cash deal for joao moutinho


he needs to though, otherwise they just wasted 140 million
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jun 11, 2009, 11:55: AM
hopefully the new coach will come in and raise hell until it happens
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Jay.T on Jun 11, 2009, 12:47: PM
Ronaldo to Madrid LOL!. They have money to spend don't they  :saywhat:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Call3n on Jun 12, 2009, 08:59: AM
Since Ferguson have so freaking much money to buy players, he want Antonio Valencia, Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery  :thumbsup:
So, this is gonna be cool forward in time!
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jun 26, 2009, 05:24: PM
C.Ronaldo to Real Official

My withdrawl of support to real Official
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jun 27, 2009, 03:00: AM
C.Ronaldo to Real Official

My withdrawl of support to real Official
me too
although, I would love to see how c. ronaldo will fare with Kaka
it would be pwnage if those two would have chemistry
but with ronaldo there
I'm sure biology would do better in Real  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jun 27, 2009, 05:56: PM
zhirkhov to chelsea
sturridge to chelsea

those two are almost done
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: 2zef^^ on Jun 27, 2009, 09:36: PM
C.Ronaldo to Real Official

My withdrawl of support to real Official

 :rockit: :rockit:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jul 03, 2009, 06:05: AM
owen and valencia to man u
 :rockit:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 03, 2009, 04:01: PM
Benzema to Madrid

Galacticos are complete

maybe we need ribery
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jul 03, 2009, 05:02: PM
Roque Santa Cruz to MAnchester City

Raul Albiol to Madrid

Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jul 03, 2009, 06:28: PM
ross turnbull and daniel sturridge to chelsea done
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 04, 2009, 02:25: PM
Who the Fuck is Ross Turnbull? lol

Chelsea just buy every player that has 1 good season. remember Sinclair
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 04, 2009, 05:25: PM
Who the Fuck is Ross Turnbull? lol

Chelsea just buy every player that has 1 good season. remember Sinclair

well said  :cheers:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jul 04, 2009, 05:48: PM
Who the Fuck is Ross Turnbull? lol

Chelsea just buy every player that has 1 good season. remember Sinclair
Ross turnbull is a former boro keeper who warmed the bench whole season.
Daniel Sturridge is 19-year old former man city player,has potential to become worldclass
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 04, 2009, 06:13: PM
i know who sturridge is, he did good at man city, it was a free transfer yeah?

cause his contract finsihed and man city wasn't paying enough
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jul 04, 2009, 11:21: PM
i know who sturridge is, he did good at man city, it was a free transfer yeah?

cause his contract finsihed and man city wasn't paying enough
wasnt a free transfer,althogu his contract was up,there's some rule about under 23's.Even if it is a free you've got to pay compensation fee i guess for them raising him and not wasting his talent.It was about 5-7million euros if i'm not wrong
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 05, 2009, 10:29: PM
oh that good, smart rule, fair
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jul 06, 2009, 01:05: AM
yuri zhirkhov is also a chelsea player now. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Adi on Jul 06, 2009, 02:21: AM
Roque Santa Cruz to MAnchester City

Seeing the high demand for Santa Cruz shows how crap the English league really is... just kidding.  Not sure why Santa Cruz is regarded so highly over there.  He had one good opening season because he didn't get injured.  Last year was tough for him and so will be this year.  Waste of money, really.  It's a joke that someone would spend 17 million pounds for him.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: gmandango on Jul 06, 2009, 09:49: PM
Tevez mAn city switch?
whats happening is he coming or not?



Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jul 07, 2009, 01:07: AM
oguchi oneywu to ac milan on a free
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jul 07, 2009, 01:58: AM
lol C. Ronaldo got 9 as his no. at real madrid...
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: G-Kid on Jul 07, 2009, 05:06: AM
Tevez mAn city switch?
whats happening is he coming or not?





Nice to see another blue on here

Nice name to

You a season ticket holder?
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 07, 2009, 09:18: AM
Felipe Melo to Juve (sucks for arsenal)
Onyewu to Milan

And a whole shitload of rumours
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 07, 2009, 12:38: PM
Felipe Melo to Juve (sucks for arsenal)
Onyewu to Milan

And a whole shitload of rumours

Fiorentina said the only bid they got was from Juve
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jul 07, 2009, 01:47: PM
Quote
Onyewu to Milan

that was so random when it came out this morning. he wasn't really openly linked w/milan from what i had seen
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 07, 2009, 05:10: PM
Felipe Melo to Juve (sucks for arsenal)
Onyewu to Milan

And a whole shitload of rumours

Fiorentina said the only bid they got was from Juve


my mistake i meant the only bid was from arsenal, so i dont understand how juve got him
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 08, 2009, 01:06: PM
Juve said 20mil and Marchisio (or Marchionni?)

Either way there has been a stitch in the process because whichever player Juve also added to the deal cant agree to terms with Fiorentina's wages or some shit like that
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 08, 2009, 02:16: PM
lol

i think and hope arsenal get him
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 09, 2009, 01:27: PM
they wont


word on the street is that the deal is done (probably not 100% tho)

unfortunately it wouldve been the perfect signing to compliment Fabregas and to show that Wenger has completely lost the drive for success
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 10, 2009, 02:35: PM
i honestly think this si wegner's last year in charge of Arsenal. true legend of the game.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jul 10, 2009, 04:39: PM
nah,he'll be here till the time bendtner becomes a worldclass striker
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 11, 2009, 02:00: PM
i hope so,

but things are looking blique for him. he hasn't coverd that hole in DM, he hasn't bought any top players
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: jonaataan on Jul 18, 2009, 06:58: AM
Molde FK`s Mame Biram Diouf transfered to Manchester United for about 5 million £ .

He will play for Molde (on loan) until January 2010.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 19, 2009, 07:59: PM
Ibra and eto'o in swap deal plus 40 mil to Inter

looks to be tru

laporta has said ibra is certain to come in the next few days
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jul 20, 2009, 07:13: AM
Quote
Ibra and eto'o in swap deal plus 40 mil to Inter

fucking ridiculous
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Adi on Jul 20, 2009, 07:52: AM
One of the most lob sided swaps ever.  I realize Eto'o is in his last contract year, but 40 million?  Also, why is Hleb going out on loan?  Sell him if anything... he's not a youngster anymore.  I have a feeling Barcelona will get some decent loan fee.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Joltter on Jul 20, 2009, 08:16: AM
Adebayor --> Manchester City
http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/07/18/1390210/official-manchester-city-complete-signing-of-emmanuel
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 20, 2009, 08:00: PM
Quote
Ibra and eto'o in swap deal plus 40 mil to Inter

fucking ridiculous

dont yell at me thats what reports are saying

guardiola has said eto'o should leave the club and barca want ibra so thats a perfect exchange deal and the 40 mil maybe barca are desperate
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Jul 20, 2009, 09:32: PM
eto'o is much better then ibra
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: a;sdlfkjas;df on Jul 21, 2009, 04:04: AM
Quote
guardiola has said eto'o should leave the club and barca want ibra so thats a perfect exchange deal and the 40 mil maybe barca are desperate

i know. that doesn't make that deal any less ridiculous
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 23, 2009, 04:14: PM
Elm might go to Everton

Kierrson goes to Barca

Berg to Hamburg
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Jul 24, 2009, 12:49: AM
sick
adebayor to man city?  :bowdown:
although, I still doubt that man city will finish in the top 4

awww man.... eto'o pwned at barca
anyways, ibra is still extreme, I guess guardiola was wondering why all the speed at front or something? coz eto'o helped barca, see no reason to take him out
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 24, 2009, 08:25: AM
apparently the wages he wants are ridiculous

Deal is almost done, players just have to sign the contract and it seems to be finalized


Lorik Cana (Captain of Marseille) goes to Sunderland, after also receiving interest from Everton and Arsenal
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 26, 2009, 08:25: PM
Huntelaar might go to arsenal 17.3 million


Ibra in Barcelona, Eto'o just arrived in Milan, for medical
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 27, 2009, 07:27: AM
Ibra officially at the Camp Nou

75,000 fans greeted him and then rushed the field so he had to be escorted away, which is always a good start at a new club  :lol:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Jul 29, 2009, 11:51: AM
http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/07/30/1411592/arsenal-ready-to-re-sign-patrick-vieira-from-inter-report (http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/07/30/1411592/arsenal-ready-to-re-sign-patrick-vieira-from-inter-report)

Arsenal would like to bring back Viera to the side for another (final?) year.


Awesome.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Jul 29, 2009, 08:31: PM
haha That would be amazin, another report suggests henry going back

Arsenal V2.0

Edit: Toure to city, this is not good for Arsenal
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Aug 04, 2009, 09:49: PM
kalou is also linked with a move to arsenal
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Aug 05, 2009, 07:58: PM
Xabi Alonso comples move to Madrid 35 mil, Madrid now say they have finished their purchases for now.

Marko Arnautovic Completes Transfer To Inter, loan with option to buy.

Aquillani to liverpool to cover for xabi's departure
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Aug 16, 2009, 08:16: PM
Huntelaar ends up at AC milan.
Hull city sign Stephen H*nt

and why isn't this topic sticky?
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Aug 16, 2009, 08:22: PM
An ITK has claimed that Chelsea are on the verge of signing an A class striker for a massive fee. Not sure how true this could be.

I can confirm to you that we are very close to signing an A- class striker from a big club for a massive fee. I do not know who it is I am as lost as you, This news came to me from the scouting department they told me that representitives from our club have boarded Romans plane and flew off. I do not know if it was Italy or Spain. All I know is a big amount of money is being put into Chelseas immediate spending account and that a cheque has been signed by Roman. Hopefully this will be clearer by tomorrow.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Aug 17, 2009, 07:18: AM
Hmmmmmmm

interesting way to end the window
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Aug 18, 2009, 11:38: AM
pizzaro joins bremen permanently.
Nemanja Matic joins chelsea
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Aug 19, 2009, 02:48: AM
Salgado to Rovers
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Aug 19, 2009, 07:56: PM
Good to see you back royal
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: manutd. on Aug 21, 2009, 03:08: AM
SAF closes the Transfer Window for himself. To be honest I was hoping he'd grab Villa or Silva from Valencia. We're missing that extra spark, but hopefully Rooney and Berbatov can bring it back.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: cigar omar on Aug 21, 2009, 01:11: PM
United need to use Macheda often this season.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: manutd. on Aug 22, 2009, 03:25: AM
SAF closes the Transfer Window for himself. To be honest I was hoping he'd grab Villa or Silva from Valencia. We're missing that extra spark, but hopefully Rooney and Berbatov can bring it back.

Member of the Month.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: TAHA95 on Aug 28, 2009, 12:43: AM
Robben signs for bayern munich
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Royal Freakiness on Aug 28, 2009, 04:27: AM
Robben signs for bayern munich
:bowdown:
sick azz transfer
robben and ribery =  :shoot:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Aug 28, 2009, 07:04: AM
Sneijder to Inter just hours before the Robben deal.

From a while ago: Dymytro Chygrinsky (pardon the spelling) from Shaktar to Barcelona

Now Real Madrid just have to get rid of Van der Vaart and they have successfully eliminated their back-ups Yay! :champ:
Fools
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Aug 28, 2009, 02:09: PM
Sneijder to Inter just hours before the Robben deal.

From a while ago: Dymytro Chygrinsky (pardon the spelling) from Shaktar to Barcelona

Now Real Madrid just have to get rid of Van der Vaart and they have successfully eliminated their back-ups Yay! :champ:
Fools

Hahaha lol

Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Adi on Aug 30, 2009, 04:09: PM
Some of these big transfers (Robben) require their own threads.  Let's keep that in mind from now on.  The Club Football section has come to life a bit with the separate game threads.  Let's make it happen with transfers and other big news stories as well. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Aug 30, 2009, 06:17: PM
Smart adi smart
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Urban_freestyler on Aug 30, 2009, 11:38: PM
Arsene Wenger is still hopefully of concluding deals to bring Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and Inter Milan's former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira to the Emirates
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: cigar omar on Aug 31, 2009, 04:37: AM
Dunne to Aston Villa should be completed soon. Distin has moved to Everton to replace Lescott.
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Aug 31, 2009, 06:36: AM
Arsene Wenger is still hopefully of concluding deals to bring Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and Inter Milan's former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira to the Emirates


Chamakh has already decided to stay at Bordeaux for like 10 days now and Viera publicly said that he wont go back to Arsenal. If he goees anywhere it'll probably France
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: moby on Aug 31, 2009, 05:58: PM
Grosso to Juve

just as the transfer deadline was coming
Title: Re: Transfers, News, & Paper Talk
Post by: Sule on Sep 01, 2009, 07:57: AM
Kranjcar to Tottenham (Modric out for 6 weeks with broken fibula)