Transfers & Rumours

[Adi]

Bayern is interested in Higuain.

[jabarinho]

Bayern is interested in Higuain.

Every club in europe wants him. I hope higuain stays at madrid. But if he left i would be happy for him to get more playing time. But for me he is worth at least 40 million euro. So if bayern have that money then ok, but it should be no less than that.

Even if madrid get 94947242 mil euro i will cry if he leaves

[Adi]

He's worth a solid 25-30 million but I understand your valuation.  When Contraoro and others go for 30+, then so should Higuain. Transfermarkt has him valued at £31 mil.

I don't think Bayern would pay more than 25 for him.  We got Ribery and Robben at bargain prices and would need to get Higuain under 30 million to considering buying him.  Luckily, Madrid is a little loaded up top and in attacking mid so his value might be down.

[Adi]

Man U offered 13 million pounds for Dortmund's Kagawa. Dortmund rejected.

[vittoleon]

Hazard going to chelsea for 40 mil,

[jabarinho]

i've seen Kagawa play a few times and i like his dribbling skills but i'm not sure Manutd need a player like him He doesn't fit the formation.

I expect Hazard to be one of many changes at Chelsea this season. Nice move for them.

Lavezzi said he wants to leave Napoli. I think whichever team gets him will be very lucky. He is one of my favourite players!

[Adi]

Kagawa is exactly what United need. They need a creative central/attacking mid. They wouldn't haven't brought back Scholes if they had Kagawa.

[Adi]

Fenerbahce have announced on their official website that Dirk Kuyt has left Liverpool to sign a three-year deal with the Turkish club.

 

Was kinda hoping Bayern would sing him as a back-up/rotation player.  Shame he's going to Turkey... never gonna hear from him again.

[jabarinho]

Chelsea signed Di matteo as their permanent manager now. I think it's the right move, but i hope he is willing to play a little more attacking with better players now.

Also, many rumours of Giroud moving to Arsenal soon. Arsenal still being linked with many strikers. Replacements for Van Persie?

[vittoleon]

Ive heard van persie's name with either real or barca (cant remember) during todays game commentary.

[redsforlife]

Ive heard van persie's name with either real or barca (cant remember) during todays game commentary.

Frankly, you will hear Van Persie's name with any big club for the next 2 months. 90% of these rumors are just speculation from newspapers and other stuff. I do think it's likely he'll leave. Arsenal have been on the down for a while now.


I think it would have been a crime for Chelsea to not give Di Matteo at least a 1yr contract. He won the biggest trophy in the club's history. Now, do I think he will take Chelsea to new heights, not so much. I think Di Matteo's strength is coaching a team that is an underdog and playing very defensive. This will not make them challengers for the league title. Chelsea's biggest mistake ever was firing Mourinho. They have never returned to level they were playing at back than.

[Adi]

I think it would have been a crime for Chelsea to not give Di Matteo at least a 1yr contract. He won the biggest trophy in the club's history. Now, do I think he will take Chelsea to new heights, not so much. I think Di Matteo's strength is coaching a team that is an underdog and playing very defensive. This will not make them challengers for the league title. Chelsea's biggest mistake ever was firing Mourinho. They have never returned to level they were playing at back than.

Agreed.  The only person I would hire over Di Matteo would be Pep, but he probably won't be available until next year.  I have a feeling Pep and Mourinho will battle it out for the Man U spot next year after Ferguson leaves.  Mourinho will take Man U I think and Pep will take the Chelsea seat.

Also, many rumours of Giroud moving to Arsenal soon. Arsenal still being linked with many strikers. Replacements for Van Persie?

It's possible but I also think Giroud might be a backup or rotation player behind RvP at Arsenal.  Bayern wanted Giroud and he was ready to be Mario's backup at Bayern.  I think we might see the same at Arsenal.  Doesn't necessarily mean he's RvP's replacement, that's all.