January Transfer Rumours

Am sure theres gonna be some usual trolls on deadline day, Azpil > Debooosheeee though .

I really do think Ba will get injured with us, although saying that Torres had some injuries at Liverpool but hasnt had any with us mind you I would trade some time on the medical bed, for his old ability back.

DrogBA

Bild claim Holtby turned down Schalke's offer to double his wages (€3m a year instead of €1.5m), and asked for €5m.

RealGunner wrote:Bild claim Holtby turned down Schalke's offer to double his wages (€3m a year instead of €1.5m), and asked for €5m.

Well, sounds like he really wants to move to the PL then, as there the wages are pretty much beyond good and evil even for average players. ^^

rwo power wrote:

RealGunner wrote:Bild claim Holtby turned down Schalke's offer to double his wages (€3m a year instead of €1.5m), and asked for €5m.

Well, sounds like he really wants to move to the PL then, as there the wages are pretty much beyond good and evil even for average players. ^^

Hope he doesn't follow the Kagawa route, he should find a club that suits his needs

Different news outlets reporting that the Ba deal to Chelsea is off but the Telegraph are reporting that the deal is STILL imminent despite unsuccessful talks yesterday.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9772105/Chelsea-manager-Rafael-Benitez-to-sign-Demba-Ba-from-Newcastle-United-for-7m.html

@PeteGravesSky #cfc will have discovered what many knew already. The 7.5m buyout clause is merely the tip of the iceBArg. #nufc

@CaulkinTheTimes: Ba isn't bargain he appears: £7.5m fee + agent fees + 80k weekly + 4yr deal (what he has asked from #Nufc) & unlikely to pass medical.

Pete Graves @PeteGravesSky
Ba's demands have put off Chelsea, one of the richest clubs in the world. Says it all really. #cfc #nufc

You have to go some to put Chelsea off what a greedy twat.

Anyway i hope we can just move him on now it's just turned into a circus and it isn't helping anyone....

LOL Jesus although I did hear that Ba himself gets 2mil from the transfer fee and that the agent wants like 2.5-5mil on top of that. Football agents lol must be the easiest job in terms of money and effort ratios.

Abramovich wrote: Football agents lol must be the easiest job in terms of money and effort ratios.

So true. Its so glaring, it makes me wonder about going in to it

Dont want to become the douce bag you need to be to succeed though I think.

Nah being a football journalist is easier

True, but I cant type for sh1t. I make like 4 errors per post in my old age.

Whoever is proof reading my work better have some coffee ready, they going to be there a while.

The Franchise wrote:True, but I cant type for sh1t. I make like 4 errors per post in my old age.

Most major written press articles are littered with errors lol your be fine.

Just realised I wrote Balotelli instead of Ba, nice one auto correct

and in terms of journalism or what ever, if that crimson guy can get on some kinda radio talk show podcast thing am sure you can get into football journalism easily Franchise.

According to Bild, Schalke04 can lost another player after Lewis Holtby. The captain of the club Benedikt Howedes (24) is so appreciated by Bayern Munich, which are trying to persuade him not to extend his deal with the Gelsenkirchen's club, expiring deal in June 2014.

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Arsenal have tabled a bid for Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez, Goal.com can reveal.
The Londoners have submitted a formal offer of around £10 million, which is lower than the £14.7m release clause in the forward’s contract.
Goal.com understands that Arsenal opened talks with Atletico to sign the 24-year-old Spain international before Christmas and have now made their move in an attempt to capture the player in the January window.

Discuss AS Roma ‏@DiscussASRoma
Stekelenburg's agent, Rob Jansen, has stated that Stekelenburg won't tolerate being second choice at Roma, and if so happen, he will leave.

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As long as we get 8m or more for him, it'll be good business.

Wonder where he will end up , if Cechs injury is pretty serious I can see us maybe recalling Courtois thus opening a spot with Althetico potentially?

Lazio are reportedly looking to move for Chelsea’s Frank Lampard.

The 34-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and could leave Stamford Bridge.

According to La Repubblica, the Biancocelesti are hoping to strengthen their squad with the midfielder and have offered €2.5 million a season to Lampard.

He has however been linked with moves to the more lucrative MLS and China, though AC Milan are also thought to be monitoring the situation.

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Les-retardataires-agacent-leonardo/339309

Leonardo states that players are leaving this winter and replacements will be brought as a result.

Lugano, Nene, Tiene and possibly Sissoko are gone. Isimat-Mirin, Moussa Sissoko, Coentrao and Lucas is already here... those are a the name heavily rumored. Coentrao will be the hardest since Marcelo is still injured... granted, it's not like Coentrao has been there while Marcelo is gone lol.

Forgot about that greedy, knee-less Senegalese tw**t and make a move for Villa you incompetent buffoons.

sportsczy wrote: Isimat-Mirin.

Was going to ask you about him as we have been linked with him and i have no clue who he is

Sunderland are apparently looking to bring Inter’s Joel Obi to the Premier League in January.

The 21-year-old has struggled to make an impact with the Nerazzurri this season, mainly due to injury problems.

According to Calcio News, Martin O’Neill is looking to bid €5 million for the midfielder.

Obi broke into the Inter first team last season, making 27 Serie A appearances.


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Everton are reportedly in the hunt for Cagliari defender Davide Astori.

The 25-year-old is one of the Rossoblu’s prized assets and with their recently revealed financial difficulties he could be sacrificed in January.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Blues are looking to bring in a defender and may be willing to meet the €10 million asking price.

However, they are likely to face competition from Southampton, Juventus and Napoli, who have all expressed an interest in Astori.

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Searching for a striker in January, Chelsea are tracking again Mario Gomez (27). According to German media, Blues wanted to sign the striker 2 years ago, but wasn't enough the offer about 40 million euros to sign him from Bayer Munich.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:

sportsczy wrote: Isimat-Mirin.

Was going to ask you about him as we have been linked with him and i have no clue who he is

this is already a quasi done deal for PSG. Purchase and leaving him on loan until the summer. He's a 21 year old who was on the U23 France NT team. I would say he's the 3rd best CB prospect U21 behind Varane and Mangala... excellent talent. He has started every game in Ligue 1 for Valenciennes going on 2 years now.

L'Equipe is reporting that the deal with PSG is very close.

Yohan Modric wrote:

Everton are reportedly in the hunt for Cagliari defender Davide Astori.

The 25-year-old is one of the Rossoblu’s prized assets and with their recently revealed financial difficulties he could be sacrificed in January.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Blues are looking to bring in a defender and may be willing to meet the €10 million asking price.

However, they are likely to face competition from Southampton, Juventus and Napoli, who have all expressed an interest in Astori.

Would be amazing as most of our problems are because of our centre backs.

If Cagliari are really willing to sell then I expect us to snatch him.Juve are currently looking for a striker at the moment and while they do need a backup at centre-back I dont think Astori would like sitting on the bench.

If Napoli do not go for him then I expect us to snatch him and I'd be delighted if we do.

Yeah if PSG are involved we have no hope..... just wondered how good he was really.

Just hope we sign a CB tbh, Williamson

Fiorentina management are still willing to sign Italian international striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo (26), who's been already playing for Viola in 2007/08 and 2008/09. The player, tracked by Juventus as well, is currently on a deal with AS Roma until June 2016, and 15 million euros would be the sum needed for starting a negotiation.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Yeah if PSG are involved we have no hope..... just wondered how good he was really.

Just hope we sign a CB tbh, Williamson

Debuchy is the top target... i actually think Simpson is worse than Wlliamson lol. Moving Cisse out of the RW spot is key #2. Then a CB. Frankly, all 3 of these are absolute musts lol.

I've watched enough of Newcastle to feel comfortable with the attack and the midfield. Plenty of talent in both those places. But the defense is absolutely atrocious. Even if Newcastle sign Debuchy and a CB, they should still look for backup players too. There is no depth whatsoever.