** ALL NEW (WITH RULES) Summer Transfer Window 2012/2013 Season Rumours/Signings **

[Andybtsn]

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[Andybtsn]

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, assistant David Platt and football administration officer Brian Marwood flew to France on Sunday to watch Lille playmaker Eden Hazard, 21, in his side's 4-0 win against Valenciennes.
Full story: the Sun

Manchester United have targeted Lille full-back Mathieu Debuchy, 26, as Sir Alex Ferguson continues his search for a new right-back.
Full story: Metro

Bayern Munich are set to offer Arjen Robben, 28, a bumper new deal to ward off interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.

Eden Hazard is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Havant & Waterlooville striker Ollie Palmer, 19, who has scored 14 goals since joining the club in September.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Blues do face competition from AC Milan for the signature of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian, 23, in the summer.
Full story: Metro

Highly rated Ajax centre-back Jan Vertonghen, 24, is keen on a move to Arsenal this summer.
Full story: the Sun

Luis Suarez has attempted to end speculation about his future by insisting that not only does he want to remain with Liverpool, but the Merseyside club are already looking to extend his contract.
Full story: the Times

 

[Shamikebab]

Searching for a new right back? What does that mean for the 3 players that are playing there at the moment? Ideally Smalling should be a centre back, not sure where Jones will end up yet.

 

[dante6491]

I would love Jan Vertonghen. Versatile player who can play anywhere across the back and in DM if need be.

 

[Andybtsn]

I would love Jan Vertonghen. Versatile player who can play anywhere across the back and in DM if need be.

I'm sure the Arsenal staff will suck all defensive abilities out of him

 

[Robert1986]

As good as Evra can be sometimes, he is getting on. 31 in a few months. Best start looking for a replacement. Weren't Fabio and Rafael wingers when United scouted them?

and we need a leader in the middle of the park, someone like Keane that can boss the game.

 

[cm1179]

robben is only 28?!

 

[Robert1986]

robben is only 28?!

His balding does make him look older. He is at the age where his price is going to drop abit. Can see him staying at BM for a few more seasons then leaving to some smaller club.

If we can get 20+ million for Berba that would be great, adress the midfield and RB problems. We have enough attacking minded players as it is.

My dream for next season is to see a consistant line up and not this squad rotation SAF has had to do this season with injuries.

 

[cm1179]

If we can get 20+ million for Berba that would be great

...... baaaaaaaaahahhahahahaah

 

[Robert1986]

...... baaaaaaaaahahhahahahaah

He is worth every penny when he has the right service. His technical ability reminds me of Zidane's.

He is class.

 

[Andybtsn]

Be worth 5-10m.

20m, hehe

 

[Shamikebab]

Only if we convince PSG/Russian clubs to take him.

 

[cm1179]

He is worth every penny when he has the right service. His technical ability reminds me of Zidane's.

He is class.

don't tell me, tell ferguson

i'm sorry but he is deemed surplus to requirements at united. i reckon there's more to the story than meets the eye tbh (is he back on the smokes?) and his situation will be reflected in his price.

a real shame. but yeh, i can see him going to russia for <£10m but on a big wage.

 

[One More Solo]

Be worth 5-10m.

20m, hehe

The Berba is like a luxury car, right down to the price depreciation.

 

[DanH84]

Berbatov is 10m max. Considering his age and situation and it's fair to be honest. It'll also be 100kish a week freed up from the wage bill.

 

[Rotty]

would be fantastic if we could get Suarez to extend his contract

 

[simon22]

would be fantastic if we could get Suarez to extend his contract

He's only signed a 5 year deal last season, a contract till 2016 isn't enough?

 

[Tom84]

a real shame. but yeh, i can see him going to russia for <£10m but on a big wage.

His agent has already said he'll only go to one of the bigger European leagues so on that I'd suspect a move to Germany or France. I maintain it'll be sad to see him go, tremendous pro

 

[Rotty]

He's only signed a 5 year deal last season, a contract till 2016 isn't enough?

more would be better

 

[BaZ87]

He's only signed a 5 year deal last season, a contract till 2016 isn't enough?

It is but 2017 or 2018 would be better. Any new deal will be more about giving him a pay rise rather than extending his deal though. He's reportedly only getting around £60k per week right now.