Re: Summer Transfer Rumours Mk.IX

by The Sanchez Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:57 am

Yohan Modric wrote:Newell's Old Boys defender Santiago Vergini, who was linked to Barca, apparently joins Estudiantes.

I really like this bloke and has everything we need and is better than no one. Looking like we will be getting no one this summer. Personally don't think either Agger or Luiz will be joining us...

by VendettaRed07 Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:55 am

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/08/02/night-twitter-convinced-us-clint-dempsey-was-going-seattle-sign-sounders-exc

mlols.com Laughing

by S Sat Aug 03, 2013 10:47 am

Di GOAT says we'll make an offer for Kondogbia if he isnt a Madrid player by the weekend.

by Firenze Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:13 am

Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle insists the Rossoneri must increase their bid if they are to prise Ljajic away from Stadio Artemio Franchi.

- lol.com

by M99 Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:47 am

dostoevsky wrote:
Casciavit wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:As for Milan i think you will see a set up like this....

Montolivo
Poli Honda
Ljajic
Balo SES

We won't play like that.

1- Honda is NOT a CM. He's a CAM or SS, there is a reason why Zacheroni plays him over Kagawa in the middle. Honda doesn't offer that much defensive work, he's a TQ. Not a CM.

2- Not enough defensive cover in that formation even though it looks sexy .

3- Milan will be playing a 4-3-1-2 next season, for anyone wondering.

4- One of Ljajic or Honda will play CAM if both are signed, I assume Honda will be the CAM and Ljajic will be a back up to SES. His best performances have come as a SS/LW not a CAM.

Ideally that looks great, but I highly doubt it will happen.

I think this is how we will line up:

Montolivo De Jong Poli
Honda
Balo SES/Ljajic

This.

Ljajic and El Shaarawy would tread on each other's toes when fielded together, it is my belief that we shall only see something similar to what Mole and others have posted when struggling to make a break through in the second half, in a similar vein to Allegri's use of both Pazzini and Balotelli simultaneously. It is a strategy that will rarely be employed from the start but which may be called upon if successful in the last fifteen minutes when we're desperate for three points.

I personally would have preferred to chase a true trequartista for the interim period before Honda's arrival, with Honda providing competition and depth across the entire midfield, however I'm used to Galliani chasing goal threats ahead of genuine playmakers so I'm used to it by now.

Excellently put. With Ljajic and Honda we are going to have great depth in both attack and midfield, all we need is to fix our poverty defence to challenge on all three fronts. Out fullbacks are ok, seriously need at 2 CBs. Mexes and Zapata as starters with Zaccardo and Silvestre as back up, that's how we're gonna start the season :facepalm:

by sportsczy Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:04 pm

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Clement-et-zouma-vont-prolonger/390359

Kurt Zouma extended his contract with St Etienne until 2017

by Abramovich Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:05 pm

Honda is most definitely not a CM, but he can do a job there. He's strong on the ball and great passing range, I remember a season or 2 ago the coach kept on playing him deeper and he was crying about it with his agent Crying or Very sad

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Honda is one versatile mofo though, hell he was a false 9 before Messi was...

by Onyx Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:51 pm

Bernard close to signing for Shakhtar after their €25m bid got accepted, according to Globo Esporte. He'll travel there on Monday and might sign the contract.

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Granada left back Siqueira is chosen by Real Madrid to replace Coentrao, according to AS.

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Juventus interested in Kondogbia, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

However they only want him on loan for €1.5m, with a buy out clause at the end of the season if they qualify for the Champions League.

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Levante interested in Inter winger Schelotto and Sassuolo's Boakye.

Boakye could be loaned out to Levante for €1m, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

by McLewis Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:01 pm

I personally like the Deuce move myself. As an MLS fan, this is a great move. There were quite a few American stars who didn't see the league as good enough to come back to in their primes and still remain competitive with the world's best. The money is obviously a factor here, but Seattle and the league on whole are far more competitive from when Deuce left New England years ago. It's a good move for him and a great one for Seattle and MLS.

In other news:

Di Marzio reporting that Roma will sign Gervinho for 8m with him getting 2m a year salary. It's likely that he will join the team in Boston by Monday.

by S Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:05 pm

Il Mattino reports that Napoli have an agreement with Pool to sign Skrtel.The player is said to have accepted the destination as well.

(Not the most reliable of sources though)

by The_Badger Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:22 pm

Surag wrote:Il Mattino reports that Napoli have an agreement with Pool to sign Skrtel.The player is said to have accepted the destination as well.

(Not the most reliable of sources though)

Some places are reporting Benitez is after Mascherano as well. I don't see that happening.

by Onyx Sat Aug 03, 2013 2:17 pm

Napoli interested in Giroud, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

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QPR have made a €5.5m bid for Genoa defender Granqvist, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Genoa could ask for Taarabt as part of the deal.

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Wigan interested in Lazio striker Libor Kozak, according to Sky Italia.

by Onyx Sat Aug 03, 2013 3:22 pm

Liverpool set to sign Valencia left back Aly Cissokho, according to Cadena Ser. They've reached an agreement with the player, however a transfer fee hasn't been agreed yet with Valencia.

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Napoli to bid for Vucinic, according to Tuttosport.

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Norwich and Benfica interested in PSV striker Ola Toivonen, according to O Jogo.

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Valencia and Real Sociedad interested in Werder Bremen forward Arnautovic, according to Bild.

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Schalke interested in Stuttgart winger Ibrahima Toure, according to Bild.

Schalke wanted to sign Shaqiri on loan from Bayern, however Bayern rejected.

by Onyx Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:59 pm

Malaga negotiating with Arsenal for Bendtner. Arsenal apparently want Jesus Gamez as part of the deal.

by Tomwin Lannister Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:22 pm

Can somebody tell me about Konogbia, and what type of player he is similar to?

We're being linked with him quite a lot lately.

by Onyx Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:33 pm

Only seen him a few times, but I think he's a defensive CM. Maybe similar to Pogba?

by The_Badger Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:47 pm

Yohan Modric wrote:Malaga negotiating with Arsenal for Bendtner. Arsenal apparently want Jesus Gamez as part of the deal.

Malaga must be desperate.

by B-Mac Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:04 pm

Yohan Modric wrote:Malaga negotiating with Arsenal for Bendtner. Arsenal apparently want Jesus Gamez as part of the deal.

Arsenal wanting anything back for Bendtner, nevermind a actual player...they so bloody tight Laughing

by Vlad the Impaler Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:10 pm

Ah, I just remembered something...where are the Juve fans who pretend that Bendtner is better than Chicharito? Laughing

by Tomwin Lannister Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:12 pm

Wat? I'd love us to get Bendtner back.

Baggio and ADP were only really placeholders at Juventus so when the time came, they could pass the torch on to Nicky 'Whattagoal' B

by S Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:15 pm

Vlad the Impaler wrote:Ah, I just remembered something...where are the Juve fans who pretend that Bendtner is better than Chicharito?

I clearly remember who said this Laughing

by Adit Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:17 pm

Vlad the Impaler wrote:Ah, I just remembered something...where are the Juve fans who pretend that Bendtner is better than Chicharito?

To be fair they were all subconcious after watching Berbatov rejecting Juventus for Fulham last season Laughing

by M99 Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:17 pm

Surag wrote:
Vlad the Impaler wrote:Ah, I just remembered something...where are the Juve fans who pretend that Bendtner is better than Chicharito?

I clearly remember who said this

Who

by Vlad the Impaler Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:19 pm

Surag wrote:
Vlad the Impaler wrote:Ah, I just remembered something...where are the Juve fans who pretend that Bendtner is better than Chicharito?

I clearly remember who said this

I don't remember honestly. Is it you? Is it someone else? I just remembered that someone tried to convince me that Bendtner is better than Chicharito and I couldn't agree.

by M99 Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:20 pm

Found it, it was Devi rofl

DeviAngel wrote:
TomJuve wrote:Berbatov earlier.

Hernandez of United too

Dzeko if we actually tried hard

Jovetic earlier in the window when he was stripped of Captaincy and unhappy. 35M euros could have done it.

Jovetic was never going to get sold after Montella took over Montela said that loud and clear.

Dzeko was never ever going to Juve he would go to Other club I see BAyern bidding to much for him plus he would never come for 20 offer plus aguero injured so its a big and hell no. They are not going to give him away in the next 2 yrs.

Hernandez of United ?? The biggest overhyped player on this planet Bendtner > Hernandez.

I don't know why u don't rate bendtner yeah his char sucks but if conte brings him back to earth which he will it will be great when he plays his game he is GREAT CF and he is 24. Did any1 see himn during the Euros ? I seen him he OWNED !

by Adit Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:21 pm

lol so devi does this seasonally..this season it is Vucinic level Higuain.

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