Summer Transfer Window 2013/2014 aka Arsenal , we can afford folks and the mancs really want Fellani

Tom84 · 22 Apr 2013 at 23:53

Azza said:
Incredible if it's true. That's some team Pep will have. Disappointing for Dortmund to lose him though.

Especially as Lewandowski's off as well, probably to Bayern also :eek:

Shamikebab · 22 Apr 2013 at 23:54

It's always the same, some team comes close to challenging Bayern and they just buy all their great players. Now perhaps Klopp can come to United

G|mp · 23 Apr 2013 at 07:32

That's a demon signing.

Azza · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:29

Soddy Google Translate from here - https://www.facebook.com/BVBorussiaDortmund09/posts/667346129944037

Opinion of Borussia Dortmund international Mario Götze and his adviser Volker Struth Borussia Dortmund have announced several days ago that Idol make use of his release clause and the first July 2013 would move to Bayern Munich.

"We are of course exceedingly disappointed, but emphasize that both Mario and his advisers have behaved absolutely conformity with the contract," says Hans-Joachim Watzke, Borussia Dortmund CEO.

BVB can now not only quite distracted by the big dream, with an exceptional, developed for years and on their tasks constantly growing team in tomorrow's semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League to lay the foundation for a surprise and feed it to the final at London's Wembley Stadium.

Together with Klopp asks sporting director Michael Zorc all fans of Borussia Dortmund, Mario Götze in the last games of the season, but especially in the important UEFA Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, just unconditional support as any other Dortmund professional. From Bayern Munich in this matter reported to date no official at Borussia Dortmund.

Guess we can buy Reus, Hummels and Grosskreutz ... with the new TV money and Fellaini sale money or Bittencourt I don't mind either.

Biz.Kid09 · 23 Apr 2013 at 10:05

Been confirmed. Mario Gotze to Bayern for £32m.

Apparently Reus has a £24m clause that can be activated next season as well! :eek:

When Lewandowski confirms his move hopefully the Dzeko to Dortmund deal will be confirmed as well.

Tom84 · 23 Apr 2013 at 10:46

That's really going to destabilize Dortmund ahead of Wednesday night

Robbo · 23 Apr 2013 at 12:02

I thought Arsenal were signing Gotze?

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Purdy · 23 Apr 2013 at 14:58

That is pretty disgraceful from Bayern and Gotze, apparently Bayern have made no contact with Dortmund either. Hope they get ****ing tanked.

Biz.Kid09 · 23 Apr 2013 at 15:34

I think Bayern did the same thing with Neuer?

Just read that PSG have apparently agreed a deal for Cavani! :eek:

, came from a radio station that is very reliable with PSG news.

Could mean Ibra is off, saw something last week saying that they pay him £400k+ a week because of the 75% tax.
Also a complete rumor but there was a picture in an italian paper I think of Raiola (Ibra's agent) meeting with Txiki (City DoF) a few weeks ago. Could mean we are interested in one of Raiola's players eg Ibra or Txiki is just meeting the big agent's around Europe to build their relationships.

Tom84 · 23 Apr 2013 at 17:28

Purdy said:
That is pretty disgraceful from Bayern and Gotze, apparently Bayern have made no contact with Dortmund either. Hope they get ****ing tanked.

As per Dortmunds official statement on the subject Bayern didn't need to contact them per-say, Gotze had a release clause and Bayern activated it

Cosimo · 24 Apr 2013 at 09:23

Falcao to Chelsea talk comes to the surface again:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...helsea-believe-close-signing-striker-46m.html

CliffyG · 24 Apr 2013 at 09:24

I think Arsenal should buy him.

Stewy · 24 Apr 2013 at 09:56

Tom84 said:
As per Dortmunds official statement on the subject Bayern didn't need to contact them per-say, Gotze had a release clause and Bayern activated it

still a massive **** move at a really weird time in the season.

If it's true Reus has a 24m release clause he'll be off straight away too unless they try and renew his contract to make it higher / remove it.

No1newts · 24 Apr 2013 at 10:09

Would love to see Reus and Hummels at Bayern too.

MEGGGAAAAAA TEAM!!!!

Somnambulist · 24 Apr 2013 at 10:12

Robbo said:
I thought Arsenal were signing Gotze?

...

Arsenal, and other clubs, but especially Arsenal, have missed out on the signing of [player name].

The [country] international has been in sparkling for this season for [current club], scoring [x] goals and helping his side to reach [semi/final]/ and/or lift [trophy/championship].

The [position] wizard/stalwart has long been linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsene Wenger said to be desperate to bring him to the Emirates after [x] trophyless seasons.

But once again, the Gunners have been gazumped as [new club] announced today they had reached an agreement with [player name] and [current club] for a sensational summer swoop.

[Player surname] signed a new contract with [current club] in [year] and was scouted numerous times by Steve Rowley, Arsene Wenger’s main scout. It was thought that Arsenal would meet his [figure] buy-out clause, but the man nicknamed [nickname] has decided his future lies elsewhere.

It is now thought that Wenger will turn his attention elsewhere with [cheaper option], [even cheaper option], [ludicrous made-up option] and [bloke nobody's heard of] all in his sights.

Frealz, we never had any chance of signing Gotze at the price he was going for.

The__Malteser · 24 Apr 2013 at 14:03

Fulham want to buy Stekelenburg from Roma. They oferred 6m for him, which is around what Roma want for the player.

The Dutch goalkeeper was close to signing for Fulham on Deadline Day in January, where he caught a flight to London, without knowing that Roma hadn't found a substitute.

Purdy · 24 Apr 2013 at 14:55

Moses said:
Where's Dortmund's official statement? It'd be interesting to read.

I'd've thought that they'd have to go via Dortmund, because otherwise how would they know they'd met a release clause? First thoughts being tapping up, of course... second merely being that Gotze was allowed to independently converse with other clubs, but I'd see that as less likely... third being that Dortmund mentioned it in earlier negotiations.

A reddit translation of the facebook statement

German international Mario Götze and his agent Volker Struth have informed Borussia Dortmund a few days ago, that Götze wants to make use of his release clause and wants to leave Dortmund for Bayern Munich at the 1st of July 2013.

"We are of course exceedingly disappointed, but we want to say, that Mario and his agent acted appropiately", says Hans-Joachim Watzke, Dortmunds Chairman.
The BVB, especially now, won't get distracted from the big dream to lay the foundation stone to a surprise final in Wembley in tommorows game with this extraordinary, well developed team that grew with their challenges in the past years.

Together with Coach Jürgen Klopp the Manager Michael Zorc is appealing to the fans of BVB to support Mario Götze in the remaining games of the season unconditionally, especially in the important semi final against Real Madrid, as any other player of this team.

No official of FC Bayern Munich has contacted Borussia Dortmund to this day.
Quick translation, sorry for any mistakes.

The__Malteser · 24 Apr 2013 at 18:52

According to Heychen's (Bayern coach, I can't spell his name) Bayern bought Lewandowsi too, and they offered 45M for Vidal.

Secret_Window · 24 Apr 2013 at 18:59

Talk about buying out the competition..

Shamikebab · 24 Apr 2013 at 19:50

The__Malteser said:
Fulham want to buy Stekelenburg from Roma. They oferred 6m for him, which is around what Roma want for the player.

The Dutch goalkeeper was close to signing for Fulham on Deadline Day in January, where he caught a flight to London, without knowing that Roma hadn't found a substitute.

Isn't he better than De Gea though :confused: