** Official ** Summer 2010 Transfer Thread - Signings, Sightings and Rumor's in Here

[The Running Man]

Unbelievable. I watch Forlan in most games he plays internationally and for Athletico as he's one of my favourite players. One question, have you seen him tearing up the WC, he's been brilliant in every game, and ran the second, scoring 2. Did you see the UEFA Cup this season? He made light work of everybody, English or not.

yes i have seen an awful lot of his scuffs this season. its like i could create a 30 second clip of Saha making him look like the worlds best left footed striker ever. except he isnt, its purely a form/leader thing for the team they are playing in.

im not saying that forlan, nor fabiano are not in some way talented, however, to make the assumption that they would be goal kings at man utd is... fanciful to say the least. we tried saha, tried forlan, but ultimately its 'if the scuff fits' and no, i just dont see them doing the business.. and if you read MY post instead of opening a tirade at me, you will notice that i said as to why that would be the case. in spain they are pretty soft to say the least. look at Torres, he wants to go home to spain because he says he will be terminally injured if he stays playing against premiership butchers, sorry i mean defenders.

i dont think primiership is the pinnacle, nor have i suggested as such so in my view your post is just wrong and misses the point i made entirely.

 

[Biz.Kid09]

Well the Yaya Toure deal is almost done apparently! and we have been given permission to talk to David Silva which im not too happy about as i just see a new 'Robinho' in him and i think he will suffer as bad as Robinho. I would much rather go for Mesut Ozil who is coming from a tough league i understand and so is better suited straight away. And can see him fitting in just fine behind Tev.

 

[Cob]

yes i have seen an awful lot of his scuffs this season. its like i could create a 30 second clip of Saha making him look like the worlds best left footed striker ever. except he isnt, its purely a form/leader thing for the team they are playing in.

im not saying that forlan, nor fabiano are not in some way talented, however, to make the assumption that they would be goal kings at man utd is... fanciful to say the least. we tried saha, tried forlan, but ultimately its 'if the scuff fits' and no, i just dont see them doing the business.. and if you read MY post instead of opening a tirade at me, you will notice that i said as to why that would be the case. in spain they are pretty soft to say the least. look at Torres, he wants to go home to spain because he says he will be terminally injured if he stays playing against premiership butchers, sorry i mean defenders.

i dont think primiership is the pinnacle, nor have i suggested as such so in my view your post is just wrong and misses the point i made entirely.

To be fair to Saha, he was pretty damn good when he got a decent run in the United team.

 

[Rapier]

Well the Yaya Toure deal is almost done apparently! and we have been given permission to talk to David Silva which im not too happy about as i just see a new 'Robinho' in him and i think he will suffer as bad as Robinho. I would much rather go for Mesut Ozil who is coming from a tough league i understand and so is better suited straight away. And can see him fitting in just fine behind Tev.

Never really seen why Silva is so highly rated - admittedly I rarely see Valencia play but I cannot remember him doing anything out of the ordinary in the past couple years, I actually think Robinho is a better player.

 

[Tom84]

Well he was hardly spoilt for choice at Cheski for English players when he arrived. Lampard, Terry...dont even think Cashley was there then.

The summer he signed Chelsea also brought in Glen Johnson who was with Cole at West Ham

 

[nikebee]

Todays gossip from the Beeb...

BREAKING GOSSIP

1020 BST: Arsenal are thought to be considering a £12m bid for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

0920 BST: Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is poised to sign for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, according to German sports agency SID.

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he is trying to beat Arsenal to the signature of Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole.
Full story: The Sun

New Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh wants the Gunners to sign his ex-Bordeaux team-mate Yoann Gourcuff.
Full story: The Sun

Brazil forward Robinho has told Manchester City he wants to leave the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona's ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is set to join MLS side New York Red Bulls on a two-year deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool have their sights on Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey and will make an improved after after a £2m bid was rejected.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn have told defender Zurab Khizanishvili to find a new club.
Full story: The Sun

Everton are interested in Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland.
Full story: The Sun

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill may move for Celtic winger Aiden McGeady.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Hull will give Jimmy Bullard a £2m golden handshake so he can leave the relegated club. Celtic and West Brom are keen on the midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Middlesbrough are poised to sign Charlton captain Nicky Bailey after agreeing a fee of £1.4m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Valencia have asked for Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz as a makeweight in the deal for David Silva.
Full story: Daily Mail

Cesc Fabregas has re-affirmed his desire to join Barcelona after fresh talks with Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Stoke City have emerged as the favourites to sign Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley despite interest from Celtic, Roma, West Ham, Everton, Panathinaikos, Galatasaray and Fenerbache.
Full story: Daily Mail

Lazio are lining up an £8m double bid for Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng and Nadir Belhadj.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sunderland will sign Egypt right-back Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on loan for a season from Egyptian club ENPPI, beating off late interest from West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mail

Hamburg are ready to offer Rangers £5.25m for Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra. (Various)

Rangers have denied receiving a bid from Bundesliga club Hamburg for defender Madjid Bougherra after an agent claimed all the details had been agreed. (Daily Record)

OTHER GOSSIP

Roy Hodgson will move a step nearer becoming Liverpool's next manager after completing his role with BBC Sport at the World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mail

Fulham are lining up Sven-Goran Eriksson as Hodgson's replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackpool fans fear manager Ian Holloway could walk out of the club only one month after winning promotion to the Premier League after he rejected the Seasiders' first offer of a new deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Rangers director Dave King says the Scottish champions were on the brink of administration and that the latest title success saved the club. (Daily Record)

 

[Stewy]

Arsenal are thought to be considering a £12m bid for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel.

Lolcats.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

These Hodgson rumours seem to be picking up steam. Don't want

 

[shipinabottle]

Lolcats.

i bet he'd turn good at arsenal or atleast improve under wenger, no offense but Rafa was a **** manager, made crap buys, crap tactics and refused to change. stubborness gets you nowhere... actually it gets you 7th in the league...

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

No he wouldn't. He's nothing more than a sprinter that thinks he can play football.

 

[atpbx]

No he wouldn't. He's nothing more than a sprinter that thinks he can play football.

A Dutch Theo Walcott? just what Arsenal need, TWO players running down the wing with no idea what to do next.

 

[Gilly]

Theo Walcott is a league ahead of Babel.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

A Dutch Theo Walcott? just what Arsenal need, TWO players running down the wing with no idea what to do next.

Pretty much. The only big difference between the two is height and IQ.

 

[shipinabottle]

No he wouldn't. He's nothing more than a sprinter that thinks he can play football.

so you don't believe players especially young ones can improve? not even under very talented managers like Arsene Wenger?

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

so you don't believe players especially young ones can improve? not even under very talented managers like Arsene Wenger?

Not when their egos are bigger than their IQs no.

 

[Gilly]

so you don't believe players especially young ones can improve? not even under very talented managers like Arsene Wenger?

23 isn't that young.

 

[Greenlizard0]

"New Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh wants the Gunners to sign his ex-Bordeaux team-mate Yoann Gourcuff.
Full story: The Sun"

Is this guy that is apparently being bullied by some of the French squad? We have problems with that on the pitch from technically gifted teams such as Bolton, Blackburn or Stoke etc., I don't think an approach for guy who's having gip off it is a good idea.

Pretty much. The only big difference between the two is height and IQ.

I suppose in a glass half full kind of way it means there's the potential for the future to be a massive improvement....

so you don't believe players especially young ones can improve? not even under very talented managers like Arsene Wenger?

...and in a glass half empty kind of way it's gotta be noted not all of Wenger's youngsters will make it. Even now we have others that need to leave, e.g. Denilson, Diaby, Vela etc. etc.

 

[Weebull]

Fabregas has had fresh talks with Arsenal? Whilst still in South Africa? Training for the World Cup that Spain are still critcally involved in?

Yes, Daily Mail, good work there. I'm completely convinced.

 

[syke]

Hodgson would do a great job at Liverpool, but he could also ruin his whole reputation. I hope it's all speculation though . I do NOT want Sven.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Hodgson would do a great job at Liverpool

Define great job.