Re: 2014 Summer Transfer Rumours Mk. III

by ExtremistEnigma Sat May 31, 2014 3:42 am

75m on Lallana, Lambert, Can, Moreno, and Lovren. What an absolute nonsense.

by RedOranje Sat May 31, 2014 3:59 am

Given that Liverpool have yet to even make an approach for Lovren, much less put in a bid of any kind, I'm struggling to see where you're pulling this figure from (other than your own arse).

by DeletedUser#1 Sat May 31, 2014 5:05 am

EE hates everything German: probably thinks Clattermole >> Can . Our first XI was boss last season, we just had zilch options on the bench which is now being addressed. I love the English Liverpool, BR will make Lallana look as good as Iniesta , can't wait Proud

by Red Alert Sat May 31, 2014 5:13 am

We should sign Paul Konchesky imo.

Imagine the improvement from him under Rodgers, and imagine the headlines he would sell for his story.

"From flop to top"
"Konchesky helps lead Liverpool to the title"
"Konchesky's mother praises Rodgers for faith in his son"
"Rod Hodgson: I knew Paul had it in him"

by RedOranje Sat May 31, 2014 5:23 am

You're right, obviously a completely unrelated and dissimilar player who's lack of success came under entirely different management and hierarchy at Liverpool is analogous to the current situation and signings. Clearly.

by Adit Sat May 31, 2014 8:10 am

Why are liverpool signing the likes of Lallana for 30 mill instead of going for CL caliber players? Last year they could say we cant attract those top players but it is not the case this season.

by DeletedUser#1 Sat May 31, 2014 8:30 am

^ b/c our wage cap did bed signed players is 100k/week whereas someone like Keoos wants 250k/week. Plus Lallana is boss', the moment it's confirmed I'm making a bet in betting thread that he will get 10+ goals and 10+ assists next season

by M99 Sat May 31, 2014 9:00 am

“We will talk after the World Cup, we’ll talk with Chelsea," Courtois told Cuatro. "I’m very comfortable here, I love living here, but at times you have to think about the sporting aspect.

“We’ll see what happens, I can’t say right now. First the World Cup.”

It had been suggested that Courtois went to see his team-mates to bid farewell after the Champions League final, but the 22-year-old ruled that out: “I’ve not said any goodbyes, I went to the bench to do some things."

by che Sat May 31, 2014 9:47 am

apparently liverpool are interested in keita? *bleep* off, we brought him back from china, he's ours Sad

by sportsczy Sat May 31, 2014 11:42 am

Valencia are after Valbuena btw dude.... he's extremely underrated for some reason. Would fit perfectly in terms of style in La Liga.

by futbol Sat May 31, 2014 12:20 pm

che wrote:apparently liverpool are interested in keita? *bleep* off, we brought him back from china, he's ours

Keita.

34, past it, eating rice and chop suey. Still a fan favourite. Proud

by che Sat May 31, 2014 12:41 pm

keita has been great tbh... then again it might be because most of our midfielders are trash Laughing

and yeah i read about valbuena, but it's probably nonsense... still though, i wouldn't mind him as a replacement for piatti

by McLewis Sat May 31, 2014 1:00 pm

Speaking of Liverpool.....

Liverpool looked to have missed out on the signing of Brazilian defender Adriano after reports in Italy claimed he has agreed a deal to join Roma.

Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a move for the Barcelona full-back as he looks to strengthen his backline and bring in more quality signings as the Merseyside club prepare for life back in the Champions League next season.

But he will have to switch his attentions elsewhere as Italian TV broadcaster Mediaset is reporting that Roma have agreed an £8m move to sign the 29-year-old and could even unveil him on Monday.

Roma are also back in the Champions League next season and coach Rudi Garcia hopes the addition of Adriano can make them a force to be reckoned with.

Read more at http://talksport.com/football/blow-liverpool-reds-target-set-sign-roma-14053093685#TGBpVmKWvCbJdyPv.99

by McLewis Sat May 31, 2014 1:12 pm

Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has confirmed that Mehdi Benatia will only be sold if someone offers €61m.

The Morocco international has been heavily linked with a switch away from Stadio Olimpico in the summer, with Barcelona and Manchester City thought to be interested.

Reports have suggested that the defender was angling for a transfer after contract negotiations with the Giallorossi broke down.

The Blaugrana and the Premier League champions are, according to several stories, ready to offer €30m for the former Udinese man.

However, the board member has insisted that if the centre-back is to leave, it will have to be for double that.

“Benatia is a guy with sound principles - he didn't want to take a step away from Roma fans or his team-mates,” Sabatini told a Press conference.

“He has been completely coherent, he's never played for himself, always with and for the team.

“Personally I think €30m is the value of Benatia's weak foot. If Benatia's weak foot is worth €30m then the total price would be €61m."

“Benatia is not for sale, unless someone comes to us with an offer of €61m.”

The 27-year-old could be leaving, but the sporting director has insisted that the capital outfit will bring in new players as well.

“We'll add to our squad with the European campaign in mind. We need two for each position, and three in some cases.

“I can say this now - Roma will challenge for the title next season. This team deserves it.”

Welp....so much for that transfer saga.

Still don't like what Mehdi said and how he went about this, but we need him so this will be welcome news for the majority of Romanisti.

by Nishankly Sat May 31, 2014 1:30 pm

Never heard the Adriano rumors.

by Art Morte Sat May 31, 2014 1:57 pm

If I were a Roma fan, I would sell Benatia for €40m and wouldn't be upset if he was sold for 30m. I don't think buying good center-backs is as difficult as, say, buying good strikers or wingers, and I'd fancy Roma's chances to find a good replacement and still have plenty of money left to spend on other areas.

€40m well spent >>> keeping Benatia, imo.

by Tomwin Lannister Sat May 31, 2014 2:00 pm

I'd say they should do it for 40M. No less though.

40M + their budget should get them a couple of first team additions and an upgraded bench which tbh is absolutely vital for them if they want to stay towards the top of the league and compete in Europe too.

by McLewis Sat May 31, 2014 2:05 pm

Art Morte wrote:If I were a Roma fan, I would sell Benatia for €40m and wouldn't be upset if he was sold for 30m. I don't think buying good center-backs is as difficult as, say, buying good strikers or wingers, and I'd fancy Roma's chances to find a good replacement and still have plenty of money left to spend on other areas.

€40m well spent >>> keeping Benatia, imo.

Agreed in principle as we did something similar to this with the Marcos/Coco money last summer.

That said, from a chemistry perspective, we lose something in selling Benatia at this point. There's also the issue at goalkeeper as De Sanctis' future is still unclear. Don't want to go into a season like this upcoming on with those types of questions so if Roma can avoid that, I believe they will and the first step is to keep Benatia and keep that defense intact.

by Valkyrja Sat May 31, 2014 2:12 pm

Can Lallana play regista ?

by Abramovich Sat May 31, 2014 2:25 pm

No way like hell he can.

by Onyx Sat May 31, 2014 3:02 pm

Atletico Madrid left back Filipe Luis has declined a new deal and wants to leave and join Chelsea, according to AS.

by Onyx Sat May 31, 2014 3:15 pm

Arsenal begin talks to sign Nice goalkeeper Ospina, according to RMC.

by Onyx Sat May 31, 2014 3:17 pm

Barcelona have told Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea Fabregas can leave for £30m, according to the Telegraph.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/cesc-fabregas/10866981/Cesc-Fabregas-can-leave-for-30-Barcelona-tell-Arsenal-Manchester-United-Chelsea-and-Manchester-City.html

by Onyx Sat May 31, 2014 3:18 pm

Arsenal agree personal terms with Remy, according to Sky Sports News radio.

by Art Morte Sat May 31, 2014 3:37 pm

Yohan Modric wrote:Arsenal agree personal terms with Remy, according to Sky Sports News radio.

QPR should ask at least £20m.

by Onyx Sat May 31, 2014 3:43 pm

Gonzalo Higuain is another striker that interests Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo.

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