Re: 2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. II

by S Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:19 pm

Signing Nainggolan made perfect sense then.Letting go of an inferior midfielder in return for a much superior midfielder :coffee:

by Rebaño Sagrado Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:23 pm

Mr Nick09 wrote:but since Alonso is renewing, does that mean we wont sign gundogan?

sell modric ffs

by McLewis Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:46 pm

RedOranje wrote:Taylor Twellman and Alexi Lalas (ugh) have stated that Bradley may be headed to Toronto FC (yes seriously). Mindboggling move if true.

Mind-boggling indeed. Matters little to me where he goes though as long as he's getting games. When it comes to Bradley, gotta support my country over my club.

by Onyx Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:55 pm

Jermain Defoe will join Toronto FC on Monday, according to Sky Sports.

by Mr Nick09 Wed Jan 08, 2014 8:59 pm

Rebaño Sagrado wrote:
Mr Nick09 wrote:but since Alonso is renewing, does that mean we wont sign gundogan?
sell modric ffs

yohan or luka?

by RedOranje Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:02 pm

McLewis wrote:
RedOranje wrote:Taylor Twellman and Alexi Lalas (ugh) have stated that Bradley may be headed to Toronto FC (yes seriously). Mindboggling move if true.

Mind-boggling indeed. Matters little to me where he goes though as long as he's getting games. When it comes to Bradley, gotta support my country over my club.

That's part of what's so confusing though. At best, he'll only start getting game time in March if he moves to MLS. scratch

by Gil Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:02 pm

Have we signed Matic yet?

by Abramovich Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:08 pm

No City ain't got him yet, bet you would be happy if he partnered Yaya though then the title will surely be won by your beloved Man City Proud

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by McLewis Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:10 pm

RedOranje wrote:
McLewis wrote:
RedOranje wrote:Taylor Twellman and Alexi Lalas (ugh) have stated that Bradley may be headed to Toronto FC (yes seriously). Mindboggling move if true.

Mind-boggling indeed. Matters little to me where he goes though as long as he's getting games. When it comes to Bradley, gotta support my country over my club.
That's part of what's so confusing though. At best, he'll only start getting game time in March if he moves to MLS.

Well it's this or he rides the pine for most of the 2nd half of the season. Nainggolan's signing knocks him down a peg in the pecking order. As much as I don't want to admit that, it's honestly what's going to happen.

Figure of around 7m is being thrown around. Considering we got him for just under 4, that's good business from Sabatini.

Either way, a huge move for MLS and for Toronto as well as Bradley himself. Extremely rare that a seasoned player like him comes back home in his prime.

I don't think this will be the last we see of him in Europe though if this goes through.

by RedOranje Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:13 pm

Doesn't really matter how it's dressed up, this proposed move looks nothing but stupid to me. Can't see how Bradley can think this is a good move for his career or the USMNT.

by B-Mac Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:14 pm

McLewis wrote:
RedOranje wrote:
McLewis wrote:

Mind-boggling indeed. Matters little to me where he goes though as long as he's getting games. When it comes to Bradley, gotta support my country over my club.
That's part of what's so confusing though. At best, he'll only start getting game time in March if he moves to MLS.

Well it's this or he rides the pine for most of the 2nd half of the season. Nainggolan's signing knocks him down a peg in the pecking order. As much as I don't want to admit that, it's honestly what's going to happen.

Figure of around 7m is being thrown around. Considering we got him for just under 4, that's good business from Sabatini.

Either way, a huge move for MLS and for Toronto as well as Bradley himself. Extremely rare that a seasoned player like him comes back home in his prime.

I don't think this will be the last we see of him in Europe though if this goes through.

I bet TFC is paying him a boat load as well

by VendettaRed07 Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:17 pm

Terrible move ugh.. Mls doesn't evn start for months why would Bradley go to tfc if he wanted more game time for the WC???

by Lord Spencer Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:36 pm

S wrote:Signing Nainggolan made perfect sense then.Letting go of an inferior midfielder in return for a much superior midfielder

Sorry mate, but I have not seen anything from Nianggolan that makes him "much superior" to Bradley. I mean what does the guy needs to do to actually prove that he is a very good midfielder. He was the best player at Cheivo by a mile, and was above decent for Roma throughout the two seasons.

Alsom I would take Bradely over Monti and Muntari at ACM. We need to shoot one of the min the head and sell their organs to finance the move though.

by ioilersrock448 Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:57 pm

M99 wrote:Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is refusing to sign a new deal in order to force a summer move to Real Madrid, reports Mundo Deportivo.

The Bundesliga star has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu with reports last week suggesting that Real Madrid had already agreed a fee of £25m with Borussia Dortmund for the player.Real Madrid see Gundogan as a direct replacement for Xabi Alonso, who is likely to depart the club when his contract expires in the summer.

FFS, you think some of them would learn something from Sahin, but no, they all have to try banging their head against a brick wall for a while don't they.

by Helmer Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:01 pm

If Reus decides to leave, there will be numerous club that would beat Utd for his signature. It is not only about BVB agreeing a deal but where he wants to go, I think i made this point earlier also

by Onyx Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:03 pm

Napoli interested in Jucilei, Jorginho and Capoue, according to Sky Italia.

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Genoa interested in Roma midfielder Marquinho, according to Sky Italia.

by Motogp69 Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:10 pm

Bradley has 6.5 million reasons a year to go to Toronto FC. That's a long way from where he started in MLS making $35,000 a year. He was only making $1.2 million after taxes at Roma. How could you say no, especially after just having his first child.

However, this transfer just makes me feel ill, because it hurts Roma and the National Team. Great visibility for MLS though and a huge get for a great young player not even in his prime yet.

Roma lose the only player on their books to never lose to Juventus :facepalm:

by rwo power Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:41 pm

S wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Then you have the summer when his release clause is activated.
I believe that comes into effect in 2015,not this year.Confirmed it from a German fan on another forum.

That's my information, too. The release clause can only be activated in 2015.

by B-Mac Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:13 am

http://soccer.si.com/2014/01/08/michael-bradley-to-toronto-fc-roma/

Grant Wahl on TFC deals for Bradley and Defoe

by Onyx Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:18 am

Estudiantes president Enrique Lombardi has confirmed that Santiago Vergini wants to join Sunderland. He is quoted by 'Diario Ole' as saying the following when asked about Vergini and Sunderland: "Vergini is eager to go, to move to a new club. He is very important to us, we are analysing a good offer."

by DeletedUser#1 Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:20 am

Modric transfer listed by RM in summer, as Los Blancos plot move for Gundogan. #MUFC interested to pounce with a 40M bid.

Source: El Pais

by Onyx Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:23 am

Juventus contact Tottenham Hotspur because they want to swap Vucinic with Lamela, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

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Borussia Dortmund interested in Mandzukic, according to Bild.

by Rebaño Sagrado Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:58 am

Natalie Portman wrote:Modric transfer listed by RM in summer, as Los Blancos plot move for Gundogan. #MUFC interested to pounce with a 40M bid.

Source: El Pais

by Onyx Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:15 am

Besiktas made bid for Robinho, however he turned it down, according to Sky Italia.

by BarrileteCosmico Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:17 am

Natalie Portman wrote:Modric transfer listed by RM in summer, as Los Blancos plot move for Gundogan. #MUFC interested to pounce with a 40M bid.

Source: El Pais

Damn if El Pais says it, it has some reliability. Modric would be great for United, but 40m is a ridiculous price for him.

by Onyx Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:18 am

That rumour's fake, haven't seen it anywhere. I doubt our best midfielder this season would be transfer listed. hmm

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