The 2011 Summer Transfer Rumors thread

[Borgsta]

in other news Modric's value just dropped an extra 5m pounds and he himself had 20,000 a week taken off his salary.

CHELSEA are ready to offer Luka Modric £130,000 a week to defect to Stamford Bridge.
That is almost triple the Croatian's £50,000-a-week White Hart Lane wages.
And the Blues are hoping that their mega-money deal will convince the £15million -rated playmaker to cross the capital.


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...-Luka-Modric-130000-a-week.html#ixzz1PFVUti3f

 

[GrandBlue]

in other news Modric's value just dropped an extra 5m pounds and he himself had 20,000 a week taken off his salary.

Hmmm...

The Sun?

£15m?

 

[kane249]

Beeb Tuesday transfer gossip

TRANSFER GOSSIP
Cristiano Ronaldo, 26, has dismissed talk of a £150m move from Real Madrid to Manchester City - and a reported £400,000-a-week salary.
Full story: the Sun
Manchester City have entered into negotiations to sign €18m-rated Argentine striker Ezequiel Lavezzi, 26, as a possible replacement for fellow countryman Carlos Tevez.
Full story: footylatest.com
Barcelona will make a big push to sign Cesc Fabregas while the Arsenal midfielder is on holiday in the city this week. The Catalan side value the 24-year-old at £35m and are ready to offer the Gunners their choice of players in return.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool may face another battle with Blackpool this week over their valuation of Charlie Adam, 25, with the Seasiders looking for £10m for the Scottish international midfielder.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester City have opened talks with Udinese over a £27m deal for 22-year-old Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez.
Full story: Daily Mail
Centre-back Younes Kaboul, 25, wants to quit Tottenham and join Marseille in an £8.5m deal.
Full story: the Sun
Didier Drogba, 33, has emerged as a potential pawn in Chelsea's bid to land £30m-rated midfielder Luka Modric, 25, from Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea are ready to offer Modric £130,000-a-week to defect to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: the Sun
But Spurs manager Harry Redknapp is ready to battle it out with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to sign Blackburn defender Chris Samba, 27.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal are set to face a transfer fight with Paris St Germain for the signatures of Lille ace Gervinho and St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who are both 24.
Full story: Metro
The Gunners are heading the chase for £3.5m-rated left-back Alexander Milosevic, 19, who plays for Swedish side AIK Solna.
Full story: the Sun
Wigan are expecting a scramble for £9m-rated striker Charles N'Zogbia after granting the 25-year-old his wish to leave.
Full story: the Sun
Burnley winger Chris Eagles, 25, wants to join Everton this summer after the Toffees failed to lure the former Manchester United star to Goodison Park during the January transfer window.
Full story: talkSport
Inter Milan have emerged as the latest club to eye up a move for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri, 23, who has been linked with a shock switch to Manchester United.
Full story: talkSport
The Italian club is also looking into signing 28-year-old midfielder Michael Essien from Chelsea, with Wesley Sneijder, 27, moving in the opposite direction.
Full story: Footybunker.com
Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil, 22, insists he has no intention of joining Manchester United after his agent revealed Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson had made an enquiry.
Full story: Metro
Sunderland have offered £5m for Birmingham's 24-year-old midfielder Craig Gardner.
Full story: Daily Mail
The Black Cats are also keen on Paris St Germain striker Mevlut Erding. Newcastle are also interested in the 24-year-old Turkish forward, who is valued at £9m.
Full story: the Sun
Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan, 28, is eyeing a Premier League return with Sunderland after rejecting a new contract offer, believed to be in the region of £10,000-a-week.
Fully story: Daily Express
Ipswich striker Connor Wickham, 18, will snub Sunderland in the hope of landing a move to Liverpool.
Full story: the Sun
Leeds winger Elliot Kebbie, 16, has joined European champions Barcelona on trial in the hope of securing a permanent switch to the Catalan side.
Full story: the Sun
Rangers manager Ally McCoist will today step up his double bid for Maccabi Haifa striker Tomer Hemed and Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns by holding talks with owner Craig Whyte. (Daily Express)
Israel striker Tomer Hemed is poised to snub an offer from a Spanish club and fly to Glasgow later this week to complete his switch from Maccabi Haifa to Rangers. (Daily Mail)
Neil Danns' agent says the Crystal Palace midfielder will choose Rangers over Celtic because of Champions League football at Ibrox if he is given the choice after both Old Firm clubs were linked with a summer transfer bid. (the Sun)
St Mirren's Darren McGregor is the latest player to be linked with a move to Rangers, with the defender available for £200,000. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle United's Frazer Forster remains Celtic manager Neil Lennon's top summer transfer target after the goalkeeper's loan in Glasgow. (Daily Express)
Sunderland have joined the chase for £4m-rated Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal, with Everton also monitoring his situation closely. (Daily Express)
Mehdi Taouil will today complete his move from Kilmarnock to Hearts - but Zander Diamond's switch to Tynecastle from Aberdeen is off because of fears over an ankle injury. (the Sun)
Kilmarnock caretaker boss Kenny Shiels is set to make Sheffield Wednesday striker Paul Hefferman his first summer signing, while midfielder Mehdi Taouil and goalkeeper Cammy Bell have been offered new contracts. (Daily Express)

OTHER GOSSIP
Fulham are pushing former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton for an answer on whether he wants to become Martin Jol's assistant manager. Hughton has delayed his decision because he is waiting to hear if he has landed the managerial position at Cardiff.
Full story: Daily Mail
However, 52-year-old Hughton has emerged as a front-runner to succeed Alex McLeish as Birmingham manager.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Newly-retired Paul Scholes, 36, has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson begged him to continue playing for Manchester United.
Full story: the Sun
Rangers supporters are concerned that new owner Craig Whyte intends to mortgage off the next four years' worth of season-ticket money as security against a loan to fund transfers - the kind of scheme that led to financial problems at Leeds United and Newcastle United. (Daily Record)
Rangers are poised to receive £1.3m should Charlie Adam complete a £9m move from Blackpool to Liverpool. (the Sun)

AND FINALLY
Guus Hiddink, who is set to be confirmed as Chelsea manager this week, wants owner Roman Abramovich to swallow his pride and let sacked Ray Wilkins return to the coaching staff after the former England captain parted company with the club in October.
Full story: Daily Mirror

 

[RileyBev]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/s...arsenal?campaign=rss&source=soccernet&cc=3436

PSG's been ruled out as the new home for Gervinho
"Paris St Germain inquired but we are not thinking about strengthening a competitor.''

Will most likely go to Arsenal I feel if the two clubs can do a deal

Paquet told RMC: "He wants to go and has developed contacts with Arsenal. We will soon have talks with them and see what they offer.

"He has expressed a desire to go to England and we will see what happens.

 

[Jolldo87]

Barcelona will make a big push to sign Cesc Fabregas while the Arsenal midfielder is on holiday in the city this week. The Catalan side value the 24-year-old at £35m and are ready to offer the Gunners their choice of players in return.

Lol, £35m. Not going to happen for that price.

Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil, 22, insists he has no intention of joining Manchester United after his agent revealed Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson had made an enquiry.

Very optimistic by SAF. No harm in asking though but it's a waste of a phone call.

However, 52-year-old Hughton has emerged as a front-runner to succeed Alex McLeish as Birmingham manager.

Would be a step up for Birmingham imo.

Guus Hiddink, who is set to be confirmed as Chelsea manager this week, wants owner Roman Abramovich to swallow his pride and let sacked Ray Wilkins return to the coaching staff after the former England captain parted company with the club in October.

You've got to admire Ray Wilkins. Even though they sacked him whilst he was on the sidelines watching a Under 18's match (may have been reserves) he still refuses to criticise the club in any way. Top bloke.

 

[Zidane98]

I heard that Barca are offering 35 million plus bojan plus someone else for Fabregas - now that sounds like a good deal.

 

[Zidane98]

Lol, £35m. Not going to happen for that price.



Very optimistic by SAF. No harm in asking though but it's a waste of a phone call.



Would be a step up for Birmingham imo.



You've got to admire Ray Wilkins. Even though they sacked him whilst he was on the sidelines watching a Under 18's match (may have been reserves) he still refuses to criticise the club in any way. Top bloke.

Look at what happened to Chelsea after Ray was sacked, that demonstrates his importance to the club. Roman has some sort of personal beef with him so I would imagine Hiddink will find it difficult in getting him to agree on a Wilkins return. I hope it doesn't happen personally.

 

[BarcaRulz]

Apparently Barca have been in contact with Thiago Silva and are very interested in him, and the player is very interested in Barca as well. Would be VERY happy if we can sign after the season he has had. Would be a perfect partner to Pique in a long-term partnership.

 

[that_dood]

I heard that Barca are offering 35 million plus bojan plus someone else for Fabregas - now that sounds like a good deal.

For Barca it might be.

 

[Coledinho]

Apparently Barca have been in contact with Thiago Silva and are very interested in him, and the player is very interested in Barca as well. Would be VERY happy if we can sign after the season he has had. Would be a perfect partner to Pique in a long-term partnership.

I still believe hes the most talented CB in the world, with Luiz being 2nd. Brazils defense is gonna be so scary in the future. But the idea Barca are going to get him is just silly. Will require 30 mill+ and thats not money you have to spend in that position atm.

The only way it is happening is if Mascherano is convinced to leave/head in the other direction as part of the deal

 

[BarcaRulz]

I still believe hes the most talented CB in the world, with Luiz being 2nd. Brazils defense is gonna be so scary in the future. But the idea Barca are going to get him is just silly. Will require 30 mill+ and thats not money you have to spend in that position atm.

The only way it is happening is if Mascherano is convinced to leave/head in the other direction as part of the deal

Considering our announced budget is 45m, and we have a few players who we will also be selling/exchanging, i'm sure we can swing it.

Milan have been interested in Maxwell for a while, I'm sure we can work out something there.

Seriously doubt we will get rid of Mascherano.

 

[Coledinho]

How much do you think they will sell him for? Silva would command a bigger fee then Luiz did for example.

You could do it but are you going to sacrifice the purchase of a Sanchez/Rossi for a Silva though and should you? You need another frontman IMO more then you need another CB.

 

[BarcaRulz]

How much do you think they will sell him for? Silva would command a bigger fee then Luiz did for example.

You could do it but are you going to sacrifice the purchase of a Sanchez/Rossi for a Silva though and should you? You need another frontman IMO more then you need another CB.

Considering we scored at will last season, I don't see how we need a frontman more than a defender tbh. When Puyol got injured we had to play Abidal at CB, and then Mascherano, that's a LB and a DM respectively (I know Abidal plays there, but it is not his position in our team). Milito is done in our system, we need another CB who Pep can trust and play frequently, especially now with Puyol getting alot of niggling injuries and getting on in years. Honestly, I don't think we need anyone THAT much, but he is a great choice for the future as he seems to be a ball playing CB, which is what we need in our system.

Considering Abidal is now thankfully fit, and Puyol should be good to go for next season, I would look at buying Silva and then loaning him back to Milan for the season, should get us a discounted price, especially if they are still interested in Maxwell.

Would leave us with enough money to get Rossi/Sanchez for 25m+ a player.

 

[Coledinho]

You lack depth at CB not a 30 mill superstar. You scored at will last year but had no injuries whatsoever in that department. Cant rely on that happening forever.

Id look at 3rd choice option like a Rolando from Porto (a new fav of mine) or an old favorite like Sakho who can cover LB too if need be with money left over for a Sanchez. I dont think you can get Silva in that unrealistic option you provided anyway. Hes only getting better atm and that deal has no benefit to Silva whatsoever or AC Milan.

 

[BarcaRulz]

You lack depth at CB not a 30 mill superstar. You scored at will last year but had no injuries whatsoever in that department. Cant rely on that happening forever.

Id look at 3rd choice option like a Rolando from Porto (a new fav of mine) or an old favorite like Sakho who can cover LB too if need be with money left over for a Sanchez. I dont think you can get Silva in that unrealistic option you provided anyway. Hes only getting better atm and that deal has no benefit to Silva whatsoever or AC Milan.

I agree it is unrealistic, that is what I would prefer though.

I do agree that we need some depth up forward. Jeffren and Bojan are serviceable, but they will not improve playing 5 minutes a game, they need to be sold/loaned out. Hence the Sanchez/Rossi interest. But again, we don't need a superstar, just some depth.

If we are going to get a superstar I would prefer it be in defence as we need someone to start at CB when Puyol retires, and our system is notorious for taking time to get used to, and that is the last position you would want someone to still be getting used to will starting. Would not mind Sakho at all tbh.

As for Silva, he has said that he has had contact from Barca and that he is interested, so I wouldn't say a move to us doesn't benefit him (unless you meant the loan-back thing doesn't benefit him - in that case fair enough).

 

[Coledinho]

Sign that CB WHEN Puyol retires and not now when all that replacement is going to do is undeservedly warm the pine for a few years.

TBH I think Barca are stalking Silva because they want Ibra rid of and think they can get him on the cheap. IMO this is a bit of a pipedream. Silva is alot better then they realise and AC arnt that stupid

 

[BarcaRulz]

Sign that CB WHEN Puyol retires and not now when all that replacement is going to do is undeservedly warm the pine for a few years.

TBH I think Barca are stalking Silva because they want Ibra rid of and think they can get him on the cheap. IMO this is a bit of a pipedream. Silva is alot better then they realise and AC arnt that stupid

If we sign a CB when Puyol retires and he doesn't fit or needs time acclimate, then we are ****ed. Need him to play off the bench and get used to our system in training. Every player we have purchased says that you need time to get used to the passing and positioning.

Also, I seriously doubt Ibra has anything to do with this. He has a buyout option that Milan have already said they will use.

 

[apollo_creed]

I don't care if Puyol retires or not but it's about time HE GOT A ****ING HAIRCUT!

 

[BarcaRulz]

I don't care if Puyol retires or not but it's about time HE GOT A ****ING HAIRCUT!

Look, you can call us cheats and divers all you want, but don't you dare have a ****ing go at ElCapitans hair.

 

[moomba]

Ha ha, Jerome Boateng reckons he'll be moving to Bayern Munich next season on a 4 year deal.

Only problem is that we haven't given him permission to speak to Bayern Munich and we're miles apart in valuation. Bayern are denying they've ever spoken to him (understandably so).

Someone is telling porkies.

 

[apollo_creed]

Look, you can call us cheats and divers all you want, but don't you dare have a ****ing go at ElCapitans hair.

I'm going to chloroform the **** out of him (err....) and cut it off myself mate.

 

[Crackers27]

Re: Thiago Silva.

His agent has already come out and said that his words were taken out of context (they were from an interview in Brazil). It appears that Barcelona approached him but he told them to talk to Milan because he had recently signed an extention to 2016. One of the quotes apparently:

“I’ve been in contact with Barcelona; I told them that I feel connected to Milan and that I want to stay here,” he said. “If Barcelona really want me, then they first have to talk directly to Milan. I’m happy here at Milan.”

Also, Milan will probably buy at least 2 midfielders this summer, probably out of; Ganso, Hamsik, Aquilani, Kaka (personally I hope not), Montolivo. Also, I'm pretty certain we'll get Ganso if they change the Non-EU quota from 1 per season up to 2 (meeting is next week apparently), as Taiwo has already taken up the spot.

 

[GrandBlue]

Kevin Nolan undergoing medical at West Ham:
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_6990558,00.html

This one absolutely baffles me. Putting aside the fact that he's going down a division, why would he leave Newcastle in favor of joining the train-wreck that is West Ham?

 

[Zidane98]

Man United offers 10 million for Nasri, 20 Million for Modric and 27 million for Sanchez. What's next, United offering 40 million for Messi? Some of these offers being bandied about are just nothing short of a joke.

 

[Jolldo87]

Man United offers 10 million for Nasri, 20 Million for Modric and 27 million for Sanchez. What's next, United offering 40 million for Messi? Some of these offers being bandied about are just nothing short of a joke.

Yeah, I read something about Carroll going for £35m.

The papers have lost the plot.