Tbh I don't think it matters for this discussion, it's all about how they're perceived. Eden is perceived to be an amazing talent and has been for a number of years so he could go anywhere he wants. For him, going to Newcastle would be a step down not because Lille are a bigger club but because he can go pretty much wherever he wants to. Cabaye on the other hand was not perceived to be a major talent (listen to Phillipe Auclaire's comment on FW last week for reference to how he was perceived in France, as a good player but not someone who would become the "lynchpin" of that Newcastle side, or indeed a top european club, so quickly) so moving to Newcastle wasn't a step down for him like it would be for Hazard because at the time it was the best available option.
Granero's agent admits Liverpool are interested....Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero's agent confirms Liverpool interest - Goal.com
Spurs target Loic Remy says he will stay with Marseille until the end of the season at least....Tottenham Hotspur target Loic Remy declares he's staying at Marseille - Goal.com
Neymar signs Santos extension until 2014...Official: Neymar signs new Santos contract until 2014 - Goal.com
Pleased with that, I don't want to see him in Europe too early, and then fail miserably.
Chris Samba has handed in a transfer request. Arsenal bound?
That's old, and it's hardly a reason to be pleased - Santos had to shut down their futsal and women's football divisions to save money for Neymar's salary (Their chairman said that, it's not something I'm pulling out of my ****). Both of those teams were Brazilian champions. It's rather sad, really.
I didn't know that, but what I said regarding it being too early to move to Europe I stand by
Chris Samba has handed in a transfer request. Arsenal bound?
Pleased with that, I don't want to see him in Europe too early, and then fail miserably.
That would be nice transfer for us....some freakin goalscorer for a change (H) (unlike some other 35m strikers)
well i think it was planned that defoe goes to liverpool, and harry bring s in Remy. didnt happen (and wont happen )
*and then arsenal makes some late bid drama so that Sow comes to the emirates, XD
Breaking that Ancelotti has been offered Torres and Berbatov. Said it himself. Interesting