Re: January Transfer Window 2012

by McAgger Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:22 pm

stevieg8 wrote:What would everyone's ideal pick-up during the transfer window be? Not even specific players, but assuming we could spend big money on one position what would you choose?

Personally I'd love to see us get a striker or winger with creativity to match Suarez... Someone else who we can be excited to see touch the ball and other teams will worry about defending against. I think our starting 11 right now is competent enough in each position, but we need something else at the top to inspire the others, create when it seems impossible (see: Stoke game) and creatively be able to take on the defense. I think we have the squad depth we need in terms of players who have the quality to play, so the small patches we're more likely to see aren't as necessary, but we need someone else to lead in terms of skill on the field.

Exactly mate......That's why i would like us to sign Jovetic.....The kid will become great, he's not getting as much attention as some other youngsters but he's got an attacking genius in him that can match Suarez. He's the only thing that's holding Viola up the table this season in Serie A. If you watch him play, this is guy has got the elegance of Zidane, the flair of Ronaldinho, the strength of R9 Very Happy

.....And it's actually possible as we have been following this kid for years.

by TheRedStag Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:53 pm

I dreamt we signed Cazorla, was pissed off when I woke up and realised it was a dream. Mad

by Art Morte Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:41 pm

What the... I'm sure the thread title got changed to "2012" but now it's back to the wrong one, 2011 ??

by donttreadonred Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:11 am

Irish_Catalan_Scouser wrote:I dreamt we signed Cazorla, was pissed off when I woke up and realised it was a dream.

I really wanted Cazorla over the summer. Unfortunately, I don't see him moving from Malaga anytime soon.

I'm hoping for a right winger. A few on my shortlist are Adam Johnson, Ryad Boudebouz and Marco Reus. While I don't think any are completely out of the realm of possibility, I would be surprised to see any of these signings over the January window. I don't expect anything much this window. For one, we spent a considerable amount of money this summer laying out the team. The team that's been assembled has yet to really gel together and play as a unit. Adding more new faces surely can't help that.

by edulfc Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:03 pm

STRIKER! STRIKER!! STRIKER!!!

by Guest Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:52 am

Christian Eriksen or Nicky Bendy

by MGNRomulus Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:25 am

edulfc wrote:STRIKER! STRIKER!! STRIKER!!!

by Fahim89 Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:28 pm

Crap all over internet regarding Villa to LFC! ! :O

Haven't they learned their lesson with Mata Razz

by Nishankly Tue Nov 29, 2011 6:42 pm

Some hot names out there -

Villa
Podolski
Coutinho
Lucas Moura
Boudebouz

by Fahim89 Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:22 pm

So guys any solid rumors??

by Fahim89 Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:29 am

Two players becoming Bosman this summer might make things interesting. . . Berbatov & Cahill (Bolton). .

Now Berbatov (30) despite his age is a tremendous striker & might solve our problems for finishing for the next half of the season & maybe 2 more years!

Cahill would be a severe back up or starter in CB as Carra approaches his retirement!

Also another player in the mix is Drogba (33) but has reached his retirement days for me Razz

any thoughts on this three??

by Nishankly Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:32 am

Not BERBA .. NEVER

by ChaChaMooMoo Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:02 am

Fahim89 wrote:Two players becoming Bosman this summer might make things interesting. . . Berbatov & Cahill (Bolton). .

Now Berbatov (30) despite his age is a tremendous striker & might solve our problems for finishing for the next half of the season & maybe 2 more years!

Cahill would be a severe back up or starter in CB as Carra approaches his retirement!

Also another player in the mix is Drogba (33) but has reached his retirement days for me

any thoughts on this three??

Berbatov - No thanks.
Drogba - No thanks.
Gary Cahill - With Bolton fighting relegation, doubt if Coyle would allow one of his best defenders out. Plus we got Coates, Wilson, Wisdom and Kelly who King thinks is better off as CB than RB.

For a striker, Carroll is looking sharper. His movement, pressing and placements are better than what it was in April. Its a positive sign. He should work on his first touch. Its aweful. All he needs is a goal patch.

A CM/DM, AM, RW would be my order of preference. Move Henderson to the center. And we need a RW. If he stays in the right, we need an AM with Maxi as cover. Regardless, a CM/DM is a must.

by Fahim89 Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:37 pm

Now now time is nearing for transfers! !

A lot of rumors regarding a one Gaston Ramirez! !

So any news from you all??

by Fahim89 Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:43 pm

Apparently there have been some reports on Lukas Podolski wanting to leave his current club . . .

Might be the answer for us . . at 26 i feel has the potential to GREATNESS! :bow:

I know i would have Messiakanino's backing but would like a discussion about it if "What if the ques arises"!

by Slosh Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:47 am

Eden Hazard.
Let Lille keep Joe Cole...

by Fahim89 Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:28 pm

Slosh wrote:Eden Hazard.
Let Lille keep Joe Cole...

nothing has been heard though . . has it?? scratch

by stevieg8 Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:52 pm

Fahim89 wrote:
Slosh wrote:Eden Hazard.
Let Lille keep Joe Cole...

nothing has been heard though . . has it??

not that i've heard, but we can always hope! Very Happy

by McAgger Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:37 pm

I seriously doubt we'll be getting Hazard now. Our best chance with getting a high profile talent is Christian Eriksen.

and I agree with Fahim 100%....Bring on Prince Poldi, the guy will take so much pressure of Suarez's shoulders. :bow:

And he'll give us the goal scoring we need, he's on fire this season.

by Red Alert Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:37 am

No chance of Podolski coming. :\

I could see us try and sneak a bid in January for Eden, but he won't join us.

Eriksen has said he wants to play in the La Liga, but we were in for him in the summer, so who knows? Suarez could convince him. Very Happy

by Red Alert Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:39 am

Bosman list for the summer of 2012.

England:
Salomon Kalou - Chelsea
Nicolas Anelka - Chelsea
Jose Bosingwa - Chelsea
Didier Drogba - Chelsea
Florent Malouda - Chelsea
Michael Owen - Man Utd
Dimitar Berbatov - Man Utd
Tomas Rosicky - Arsenal
Andrei Arshavin - Arsenal
Gary Cahill - Bolton
Junior Hoilett - Blackburn
Hugo Rodallega - Wigan

Germany:
Jefferson Farfan - Schalke
Rene Adler - Leverkusen
Breno - Bayern München

Spain:
Freddie Kanute - Sevilla

Italy:
Daniele De Rossi - Roma
Gennaro Gattuso - AC Milan
Mathieu Flamini - AC Milan
Walter Samuel - Inter Milan
Riccardo Montolivo - Fiorentina
Christian Chivu - Inter Milan
Alessandro Del Piero - Juventus

Ones in red stick out for me.

by RedOranje Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:49 am

That list is for the summer, so we'd still have fees to pay in January (though they would be somewhat reduced).

DDR is very close to signing a new contract (if he hasn't already) so I wouldn't put him on the list.

by McAgger Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:50 am

Do their contracts end in January or in the summer?

EDIT: Thanks Red, I was one second late asking the question.

Anyways, i don't really fancy any of them, other than De Rossi of course....but i doubt he'll leave Roma for us.

by Red Alert Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:56 am

Yeah. I see DDR signing a new contract.

I could see us going in for Flamini. Leiva's out for the season, and wasn't Comoli the one that brought in Flamini to Arsenal?

Would happily pay for Hoilett in January. He's got great potential.

Cahill will be a reliable back-up. Jamie's declining, could never be too sure with Agger's injury problems, and Coates is still growing.

Montolivo won't leave Italy (could actually see him going to A.C Milan or Juventus) but would be great in our pass and move.

RedOranje wrote:That list is for the summer, so we'd still have fees to pay in January (though they would be somewhat reduced).

DDR is very close to signing a new contract (if he hasn't already) so I wouldn't put him on the list.

I'll edit that in. Sorry. xd

by Fahim89 Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:01 pm

well just a thought last time around in Jan we had huge debates about which striker might come in (a debate i won Razz

). . . . why not put our minds in some conversation regarding that. .

although no names have popped up much except for one Ramirez . . about whom i know nothing, so could anyone shed some light??

by Fahim89 Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:16 pm

Some rumors surfacing regarding Leandro Damiao Internacional's Brazilian striker. . . .

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