Re: The 2011 Summer Transfer Rumours Thread

by Jamin Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:27 pm

i hate any spanish related saga.

by Jay29 Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:30 pm

Here's someone we won't be signing this summer:

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/9434/9/arsenal-break-transfer-talks-teenage-croatian-star

Arsenal have broken off negotiations over the proposed transfer of Mateo Kovačić, after baulking at Dinamo Zagreb's asking price for the midfielder.

The Gunners are long-term admirers of the exciting teenage playmaker, and have followed his development since the age of 13, when he rejected a number of Italian and German clubs in favour of a move to Zagreb.

He has since been watched a handful of times by Arsenal's chief scout Steve Rowley, including on his first-team debut against Hrvatski Dragovoljac last season.

All in all, Kovačić made eight appearances and scored two goals as Dinamo won the league last term, leading to mass interest from clubs all over Europe.

Sporting Director Zoran Mamić told the Croatian media this week he had held talks with Arsenal, but discussions had hit a deadlock over the transfer fee, with Zagreb believed to be looking for around £10m for the 17-year-old.

Mamić said: "A few days ago I talked with some of my friends from Arsenal. I told them Mateo Kovačić is in good form, that he is playing well. They say that Arsenal can't join this 'dance of millions' for him."

Kovačić is a current Croatia Under-17 international, and has been compared to Tottenham midfielder Luka Modrić.

by BeautifulGame Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:41 pm

@GoonerJay29

Which is the most active Arsenal forum?

by Jay29 Mon Aug 01, 2011 4:45 pm

Arsenal Mania, I think.

by juberish Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:09 pm

so yeah.. another Gooner summer...

by RealGunner Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:27 pm

there is a reason i call ballgue, ballsbag

by Raptorgunner Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:31 pm

GoonerJay29 wrote:Arsenal Mania, I think.

I go there sometimes, I don't like the set up there,maybe i don't go there enough to get use to it. Not a member just a lurker lol.

by Jay29 Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:57 pm

They're so large that they have a screening process, whereby only those who makes posts of decent quality are allowed access to certain sections of the forum.

Personally I can't be bothered with it.

by Sushi Master Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:05 pm

That sounds so... boring.

by Spider Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:17 pm

Skysports.com understands Arsenal, Tottenham and Stoke have made enquiries about Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

by Sushi Master Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:33 pm

Uh oh. Poor Mole Wink

BS rumor, though. I doubt he'll leave although he's just the type of player we need.

by Sri Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:39 pm

Barton?!?! Really?!!! :O

by BeautifulGame Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:27 pm

Sushi Master wrote:Uh oh. Poor Mole

BS rumor, though. I doubt he'll leave although he's just the type of player we need.

I see u arent upto date with the twitter world Laughing

Barton has been released by Newcastle for his twitter rants about management this evening.He is a free agent now.

by Sushi Master Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:32 pm

BeautifulGame wrote:
Sushi Master wrote:Uh oh. Poor Mole

BS rumor, though. I doubt he'll leave although he's just the type of player we need.

I see u arent upto date with the twitter world

Barton has been released by Newcastle for his twitter rants about management this evening.He is a free agent now.

Whaaaaaaa?

ARSENE GET HIM NOW.

by lenear1030 Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:28 pm

cant stand barton. he wouldnt even start for us either. i think they just throw arsenal's name in any situation where someone's for sale

by Sri Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:34 pm

lenear1030 wrote:cant stand barton. he wouldnt even start for us either. i think they just throw arsenal's name in any situation where someone's for sale

have to agree.. not a Barton fan..

by Jay29 Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:39 pm

Barton is actually a good footballer. Otherwise, he's a prick.

Just cannot see Wenger being interested in him. Wenger generally doesn't tolerate those sorts of personalities.

Also, it'd block the path of players like Frimpong and Lansbury, both of whom are in Wenger's plans this season.

by EL Patron Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:30 pm

Spider wrote:Skysports.com understands Arsenal, Tottenham and Stoke have made enquiries about Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

More bulshit .....us and that rubbish down the road seem to be linked with everyone Smile

I don't care about the transfer window to be honest.... Am much more interested in the players we have here.

by bloodless Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:59 pm

Guys are you not getting tht deja vu feeling again? season about to start and we haven't hit the transfer market....

by Lex Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:09 am

Gervinho alone is like a breath of fresh air in regards to the striker situation

by Sushi Master Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:45 am

bloodless wrote:Guys are you not getting tht deja vu feeling again? season about to start and we haven't hit the transfer market....

Patience. Remember our deals come out of nowhere.

by Raptorgunner Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:11 am

BeautifulGame wrote:
Sushi Master wrote:Uh oh. Poor Mole

BS rumor, though. I doubt he'll leave although he's just the type of player we need.

I see u arent upto date with the twitter world

Barton has been released by Newcastle for his twitter rants about management this evening.He is a free agent now.

What? no way

I have a feeling he will go to united or Liverpool.

by BeautifulGame Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:16 am

Raptorgunner wrote:
BeautifulGame wrote:
Sushi Master wrote:Uh oh. Poor Mole

BS rumor, though. I doubt he'll leave although he's just the type of player we need.

I see u arent upto date with the twitter world

Barton has been released by Newcastle for his twitter rants about management this evening.He is a free agent now.

What? no way

I have a feeling he will go to united or Liverpool.

Wont happen

Barton is a Evertonian.He also said some disrespectful things about being a Liverpudlian and living in Liverpool.So most in Liverpool absolutely hates him from what i know.Also we already have like 1000 midfielders so we dont need him anyway.Luckily it just wont happen IMO.

Based on recent rumors Spurs are favourites to land him.Maybe he can give 'Arry lecture on jail experience which will be useful to 'Arry if the tax case goes against him.Hope they sign him.

by Raptorgunner Tue Aug 02, 2011 4:22 am

Even though he is free, I hope to god Wenger does not sign him. Never liked him, we have enough problems at Arsenal.

by Sri Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:00 am

Arsene Wenger is still confident of signing Juan Mata for Arsenal from Valencia, reports the Mirror. The paper claims AW has been talking to Valencia throughout, and to Mata’s agent – who is also the player’s Dad.

Mata, 23, had a fixed-price clause in his contract of around £18million but that figure increased after July 31, it is reported. AW remains confident he will be able to agree a fee for the winger.

The Mirror says it is believed Mata wants to join Arsenal and that his signing would give the club a huge lift, as Cesc Fabregas set to join Barcelona.

The Sun claims Man City are confident they will bag Arsenal star Samir Nasri with a "take it or leave it" bid of £22million. Er, leave it, ta.

Meanwhile, the Mail says Jack Wilshere will hope to relieve some of the pressure on AW today when the midfielder has a scan on an ankle injury.

The same paper claims Newcastle's decision to allow Joey Barton to leave on a free transfer has "sparked a scramble" between Arsenal, Manchester United and T********, who all want to talk to the midfielder.

Elsewhere there are reports that Arsenal have broken off negotiations over the proposed transfer of Mateo Kovacic, after dismissing Dinamo Zagreb's asking price for the midfielder.

And Nicklas Bendtner has been given a chance to stay in the Barclays Premier League by Stoke City. He seemed to off to Sporting Lisbon in a £9million deal last week but Tony Pulis has made an enquiry for the Dane.

http://www.arsenalinsider.com/backpage-round-up/2677-wenger-confident-of-signing-juan-mata-for-arsenal-from-valencia

by usman111 Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:03 pm

bendtner should join stoke it will suit him

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