Transfer Rumour Thread 2011/2012

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Munroe said:
Ferguson is the greatest manager of all time, you don't have to point that out to me ffs; but it doesn't mean he is immune to criticism. He did keep faith in the man, and this season Berba was paying him back for that. Obviously the Chicharooney partnership meant he had to be dropped, but he could've been given more playing time. It isn't laughable to say he's a consistently good player, as I said, he doesn't always score but he usually plays well.
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I never said he was the greatest manager of all time (because that title is debateable, and I don't think I'd give it to him) I called him one of the great MAN managers of all time. It's stupid to criticise his man management (which is what you are doing) because it is something he excels so obviously at. Berbatov was paying him back for the starts he made, but even when he did play he played inconsistently. His goal tally is ridiculously inflated by hammerings of mediocre teams: Blackburn, Birmingham, Blackpool, Liverpool when they were performing badly.

I can even back it up with statistics: his ratings from Whoscored (based on in-match actions) illustrate my point. Interspersed with match-winning performances and a couple of perfect 10 ratings are awful performances against Chelsea, Marseille, Arsenal, the return leg of the Blackburn match, Stoke away, Sunderland away, West Brom away. He made 24 starts, and frankly that's representative of his inconsistency. He is in no way a consistently good player otherwise Ferguson, the excellent manager that he is, would've played him as much as he possibly could if Berbatov constantly reached the astronomical heights he can.
 
It's amazing that your bringing up his bad games, yet you fail to mention his two worst performances this season (Liverpool away, FA Cup semi against City) but you mention the trip to Ewood Park where Berba came off the bench for a whole 10 minutes :S The Arsenal game, a 16 minute run-out, the trips to Sunderland & West Brom were below par performances from most of the United team (story of our season, poor away games). A total of 22 minutes against Chelsea at The Bridge, I mean, how can you use that to back up your claim as him being inconsistent? oO)
 
Tottenham are willing to cash in on star playmaker Luka Modric at the right price - but would only allow Gareth Bale to leave for a staggering £50million.

The north Londoners have so far been adamant that the 25-year-old Croatian is going nowhere amid interest from Chelsea and, more significantly, Manchester United.

But privately, MirrorFootball understands, they would allow Modric to leave if they were to receive an offer of £20m-£25m from a Champions League club.

The revelation is eye-catching, given that they themselves paid £16m for him three years ago and also given that the club are going to be battling to break back into the top four.


In 2008, Modric signed a six-year contract and, such have been the quality of his performances, he signed another improved six-year deal 12 months ago.

Speaking earlier this month, the versatile midfielder said: “‘You can’t predict things in football because anything can happen. But I am enjoying it here.

"The fans are amazing, the club is amazing. There are Croatians here. I really do enjoy it here.

"I’m not missing anything. I think this club can achieve a lot of great things. I think we can challenge for the Premier League and the cups.

“Like I said, you never know what is going to happen. You can say you are staying and then you leave. But I am happy here and I am not thinking about leaving.”

Tottenham have already had approaches for Bale, with Manchester United being linked with the 21-year-old following his heroics in the Champions League.

But Spurs are demanding top dollar for the Welsh wonder, who is also raid to be on the radar of the likes of Juventus and Inter Milan.

Should they receive an offer they cannot refuse, Tottenham would use the cash to reinvest in the team with striker Leandro Damiao of Brazilian side Internacional among those on their hit-list.
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Transfer news Tottenham willing to cash in Luka Modric for £20m-£25m and Gareth Bale for staggering £50m - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk

And this: BOOOOOOOOOOORING. An insult to Arsenal, an insult to Cesc Fabregas and Puyol can go **** himself:

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has launched this summer's attempt to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

Guardiola has urged sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta and president Sandro Rosell to go all-out to sign Fabregas and make Barcelona’s Champions League winners even better.

Barcelona have already agreed a £35million deal to sign Villarreal’s former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi and Guardiola is determined to get Fabregas.

But Barcelona do face a financial struggle to get Fabregas, especially as, even though the Spanish midfielder has made it clear that if he leaves Arsenal then it would only be for the Nou Camp, there is also strong interest from Manchester City.


Arsenal will do everything to rebuff Barcelona’s interest, which is likely to start around the £30m mark, but there is a feeling that if a huge offer, of around £50m, came in then they might be tempted to do business.

City boss Roberto Mancini’s admiration of Fabregas has already been documented, and their wealth could force the player's value up - and leave Barcelona struggling to compete.

Amid Barcelona’s Champions league final celebrations, veteran defender Carles Puyol made it clear the players want the club to sign Fabregas.

“I am convinced that Cesc will soon be playing with us,” he said.

Guardiola wants to make it happen as well, as he looks to make the best even better, and Zubizarreta and Rosell are now set to begin their operation to try and land Fabregas.

It would represent another attempt by Barca to keep Guardiola happy, as the coach dropped hints after their Wembley win that he may quit in a year’s time.

Rosell is determined to keep his coach and ensure Barcelona win more silverware.

Guardiola would be a target for Chelsea and Manchester United in the future, while 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar want to make him a megabucks offer to be national-team boss.

Rosell added: “Pep is with us and that is for sure. The money will not change his decisions.”
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Arsenal transfer news Barcelona have launched their latest attempt to sign Cesc Fabregas but face being outbid by Manchester City - News - MirrorFootball.co.uk
 
Joss said:
And this: BOOOOOOOOOOORING. An insult to Arsenal, an insult to Cesc Fabregas and Puyol can go **** himself
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Why is it an insult to Fabregas?

Btw, Barca are very good at trolling you Joss!
 
Munroe said:
It's amazing that your bringing up his bad games, yet you fail to mention his two worst performances this season (Liverpool away, FA Cup semi against City) but you mention the trip to Ewood Park where Berba came off the bench for a whole 10 minutes :S The Arsenal game, a 16 minute run-out, the trips to Sunderland & West Brom were below par performances from most of the United team (story of our season, poor away games). A total of 22 minutes against Chelsea at The Bridge, I mean, how can you use that to back up your claim as him being inconsistent? oO)
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becuase he is inconsistent away from home and in europe
 
Jack Fulham said:
Why is it an insult to Fabregas?

Btw, Barca are very good at trolling you Joss!
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Because their offers are ridiculous. Starting negotiations at less than 30M as they did last year is insulting to Fabregas. He's worth double that in the current climate - start negotiations at a price which actually reflects a players ability rather than being arrogant tossers. I wish they'd do it themselves as well rather than getting their players to do their dirty work. If they wanted him that much, they'd bid properly.
 
So they are insulting him for trying to get him for as little money as possible?
 
Joss said:
Because their offers are ridiculous. Starting negotiations at less than 30M as they did last year is insulting to Fabregas. He's worth double that in the current climate - start negotiations at a price which actually reflects a players ability rather than being arrogant tossers. I wish they'd do it themselves as well rather than getting their players to do their dirty work. If they wanted him that much, they'd bid properly.
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Arsenal always seem to get players for a lot less than you'd expect considering there players ability!

Its business sense to start low.
 
Man City reportedly in for Vertonghen, with some sort of player going the other way. Never seen him play but he pwns on FIFA, hope he signs because he sounds good. :)
 
A Local Newspaper Journalist on PASOTI just posted that tomorrow's Western Morning News, will contain details of Yala Bolasie's transfer to Bristol City- and by 5pm Tuesday, it could be a done deal.

Thanks for the memorys Yala and the hard-work. Truly outstanding player and one that will be very hard to replace.
 
Joel` said:
They know full well that Arsenal won't even look at that offer though, so yes I'd agree it is insulting.
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it not insulting it is clever, They make an offer, they put pressure on arsenal, Fabregas is aware he wants to leave, he pushes through the transfer, barca get him cheaper then then 50 being quoted. So yeah, It is just a tactic by barca.
 
tubby said:
Rumours are flying around that my prediction may have been correct :)

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I think Jelavic would be a good signing for yous, shame he said this:

"United is a club you can't say no to. If Newcastle United call then I'd stay in Glasgow, no doubt."
Silly Boy thinks he might be going to Man United though <)
 
Newcastle have 10m bid accepted for French forward Kevin Gameiro, reported in today's Journal.

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Apparently Borini to Parma is all but nailed on
 
StuW said:
Newcastle have 10m bid accepted for French forward Kevin Gameiro, reported in today's Journal.

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Apparently Borini to Parma is all but nailed on
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any reliable/bigger sources for the gamiero
 
Lille President Seydoux says Eden Hazard not available for transfer; there has never been any intention of selling him.
Eden Hazard tells France Football that he'll only leave if chairman Michel Seydoux accepts an offer from a "big club"
 
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