The 2011 Summer Transfer Rumors thread

[apollo_creed]

that's what he says but it's amazing how EVERY non-British player chooses Chelsea ahead of Manchester United.

sort of says something. doesn't it?

 

[moomba]

& in your opinion what was Henderson worth?

We were linked with a £15m move for him back in January. So I watched him closely, spoke to my mackem mate etc, and came to the conclusion that £15m was way too much.

But he does have a lot of potential for improvement (nothing I've seen yet convinces that he's going to be a top player) and much of his price is down to that.

But for me, forgetting the potential for improvement he's a £8-10m player, and still a risk at that price.

 

[Zidane98]

Sturridge isn't good enough, Drogba I suspect we'd be happy to include but what is his worth now?

Levy won't sell on the cheap.

Sturridge is better then Pavluychenko. If you guys don't want him, perhaps Chel$ki can be convinced to include Drogba + Lampard + 15 million for Modric. Yes, both players have there best years behind them but Spurs would be set for the next season or 2. Plus you could buy another young gun for 15 million or so and strengthen the squad even further. If you play your cards right Spurs could come out big winners in this deal in the same way that Chelsea were made to look stupid with the Torres deal.

 

[moomba]

Are you serious?

£15m plus Lampard plus Drogba?

Why would Chelsea do that?

 

[Zidane98]

Are you serious?

£15m plus Lampard plus Drogba?

Why would Chelsea do that?

You could say the same thing about Chelsea paying 50 million for Torres, who hasn't been fit since 2009 and has his best footballing years behind him.

Chelsea's desperate for Modric and Lampard/Drogba are both getting on a bit - Chelsea have been known to do stupid deals in the past and will do so again.

 

[apollo_creed]

Go after Mikel or someone Tottenham.
Alex would be a good signing. Always been good for them.
Push for Kakuta.

There's plenty of players you could get who are, or have the potential to be very good. (very, very good in Kakuta's case)

I can see this being < 30 mil + player.

 

[moomba]

Time will tell whether Torres is a stupid deal or not. Too early to call that IMO.

And Torres can lay claim when fully fit to being one of the elite players in football (as Liverpool supporters kept reminding us).

Although Modric is being talked up as the next Pele/maradona/messi hybrid, he just isn't in the top category of footballers IMO.

Lose Lampard and gain Modric, and Chelsea haven't improved that much if at all. Why pay £15m and a £10m player for the privilege?

 

[DaSawx]

No frickin way Lampard will be in a white shirt.

And I love how Torres' best years are 'behind' him, it's not like he's 32-33, human's can regain form you know.

 

[Bobby Beecroft]

You sound surprised. With all the press going nuts he was always going to be "tapped up" or have his head turned whatever you want to call it. He will still be a spurs player come Sep 1*.

*I'm going on the belief that Chelsea won't offer 40m for him.

No at all Borgsta.

My post was more in agreeance with Moomba in that all that was needed was Luka to force the issue, to make it happen. Clearly I am not as confident as yourself. Quite happy to be wrong here.

 

[Bobby Beecroft]

LOL. Stupid post is stupid. We just paid 4 mill for Nolan and gave him 50k a week yet we cant afford Parkers wages this year . Gold has already said he will personally bankroll Parkers wages if no fee is agreed.

You (the club) can afford him............... but Gold pays for it.
So why would Gold personally pay for it if the almighty financial Hammers can afford it?

As you said stupid post is stupid, whatever that means when translated in English.

 

[Bobby Beecroft]

Spurs statement.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/statement-by-club-chairman-daniel-levy-180611.html

Forgot to mention the bit about getting Parker for 4 million.

 

[apollo_creed]

Can't stand Levy. Comes across like a ****ing tool.

Nothing wrong with doing that though.

 

[Mordecai]

Strong statement.... Modric would've done well with Chelsea I think.

 

[moomba]

Strong statement.... Modric would've done well with Chelsea I think.

We'll find out next season IMO.

 

[apollo_creed]

Would look completely stupid if they went on and sold him now.

And one wonders whether what Modric had said is true - that if a certain club or whoever came in for him then they'd agree to sell him. Pathetic act from Tottenham if Modric isn't talking shit.

Doesn't sound like the player will be too happy though.

One wonders if this is really over yet. You'd think so, based on the statement.

Agree with Moomba in this case about the quality of the player. Must've missed the part where he became the best player in the Premiership. Not sure whether he is what Chelsea really need.

 

[moomba]

What annoys me about all this is that it all gets played out through the press.

Much better if player can go to club, say he wants out, club goes about getting best deal possible.

But we get it all played out through the press, both sides feeling the need to blame the other, and the buying side playing silly buggers putting in bids that are never going to be accepted.

Good theatre, but bad for football. The upshot is that Modric is going to be demonised, and the Spurs board are going to be slaughtered for making a £15m+ profit on a player which is undoubtedly good business.

Heard something today about Levy when Berbatov was sold. Publicly furious with Berbatov and Man United, privately ecstatic at the deal that got done. I reckon much the same story to be played out.

 

[Borgsta]

From everything "insiders" say about the Berb deal Levy was happy to let him sit in the reserves for a season before being convinced by Ramos to let him go.

I'm still not 100% sure that the daily mail story is true. Modders never talks to the English media yet suddenly is baring his soul to the Mail exclusively.

Btw I'll split this thread later today.

 

[moomba]

From everything "insiders" say about the Berb deal Levy was happy to let him sit in the reserves for a season before being convinced by Ramos to let him go.

Eh, he made 33 starts in his last season at Spurs, only Malbranque made more.

I'm still not 100% sure that the daily mail story is true. Modders never talks to the English media yet suddenly is baring his soul to the Mail exclusively.

Can't see it being made up. Too many quotes, and no statement from the Modric camp saying it's all bolocks.

If it is true though, he clearly wants to leave but won't put in a transfer request. The loyalty bonus situation in England is farcical, why should Spurs pay him a bonus for his "loyalty" if he's sold now?

 

[Borgsta]

Eh, he made 33 starts in his last season at Spurs, only Malbranque made more.

Berbs said he wanted to leave in June, sold in late August.

Agree RE: loyalty bullshit.

 

[Jatz]

not sure how many of you guys have an iphone/ipod/ipad but there's an app on there called football rumours. finds them from all different sites. much more convenient than searching all the individual sites.
does anyone else use it? and is it reliable?

 

[kane249]

Sunday transfer gossip

TRANSFER GOSSIP
Michael Essien is to be offered to Spurs in the latest Chelsea bid for Luka Modric. Full story: Metro
But furious Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will tear up any written transfer request from creative midfielder Modric. (News of the World - subscription required).
Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt insists the club must sell Modric and "move on". Full story: talkSPORT
Sunderland have triggered a bidding war for Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham by offering £10m for the 18-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham and Arsenal. (News of the World - subscription required).
Barcelona are preparing to offer David Villa to Manchester City and Chelsea for £40m. Full story: Sunday Mirror
Liverpool are preparing a swoop for Celtic star Ki Sung-Yeung in the event of a deal for Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam falling through. Full story: talkSPORT
Alex McLeish will have a £40m war chest to help him hit the ground running in his new job as Aston Villa manager. Full story: Sunday Mirror
But McLeish's first task as Villa boss will be signing off England international Ashley Young's £15m move to Manchester United. Full story: Mail on Sunday.
Samir Nasri is still refusing to commit his future to Arsenal and will not do so until he sees how much the Gunners are prepared to spend in the summer. (the Sunday Times - subscription required).
Eljero Elia will be the subject of a bid from Chelsea as Liverpool's transfer interest wanes. Full story: Metro
Barcelona have made formal contact with Arsenal about Cesc Fabregas. Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal are demanding £45m for the Spain midfielder but Barca hope to arrange talks in London this week and insist they will not pay more than £35m. Full Story: Mail on Sunday
Chelsea have joined Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona in the race to sign in-demand Udinese and Chile striker Alexis Sanchis. (the Sunday Times - subscription required).
A host of Premier League clubs are weighing up a move for Le Havre attacker Ryan Mendes. Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United defender Wes Brown is being lined up for a £3m move to Everton. Full story: Sunday Mirror
Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has told the club that his desire to play Champions League football may force him to leave. (News of the World - subscription required).
Chelsea have launched a stunning £50m bid to sign Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero. Daily Star
Arsene Wenger is weighing up the most astonishing transfer swoop of the *summer - for Joey Barton. The Arsenal manager has finally accepted the need to inject some bite and experience into his team of perennial underachievers. Full story: Sunday People
Liverpool and Arsenal are ready to battle it out for Birmingham City *centre-half Scott Dann - but prices in the Blues' clear-out are proving too high. Full story: Sunday People
Adel Taarabt has sparked a £10m chase after the midfielder revealed he is ready to call time on QPR. Full story: Mail on Sunday
Manchester City and Spurs are battling Man United for the signature of Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell. Full story: Daily Star
Fulham and West Ham are expected to challenge Swansea City for the signing of Leeds winger Max Gradel. (Sunday Telegraph).
Fulham have started talks with Aberdeen over a £1m switch to the London club for 18-year-old midfielder Fraser Fyvie that should be finalised this week. (Sunday Mail)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has made Maccabi Petah Tikva striker Omer Damari his top summer target after conceding defeat in his attempt to sign Reading's Shane Long - and the Israeli is keen on the £2.5m switch. (News of the World)
Maccabi Petah Tikva have raised the asking price for striker Omer Damari to three million euros as Celtic prepare a £1.7m bid. (Sunday Mail)
Honduras left-back Emilio Izaguirre, one year into a four-year contract, says he is undecided about whether he will remain with Celtic, with Paris St Germain and Bordeaux joining English, Spanish, German and Portuguese clubs expressing an interest. (Various)
Rangers and Celtic are set to go head-to-jed to land Neil Danns after Hull City cooled their interest in the Crystal Palace midfielder. (Sunday Mail)
Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra says he has snubbed a "mouthwatering" offer from Quatar champions Lekhwiya because he needs to be playing Champions League football and could now see out the remaining year of his Ibrox contract. (Sunday Mail)

OTHER GOSSIP
Stuart Pearce is ready to pledge his future to England for another two years and intends to mark his new contract by leading his Under-21 side back from the brink. Full story: Mail on Sunday
Patrick Vieira will be able to choose between Man City and Arsenal for a coaching role. Full story: Metro
Inter Milan are considering a move for Fabio Capello, should current coach Leonardo leave to go to Paris Saint Germain. Full story: skysports.com
West Ham's £4m signing Kevin Nolan is angry that manager Alan Pardew did not fight harder to keep him at Newcastle. (News of the World - subscription required).
Guus Hiddink is this week expected to enter full negotiations to return as Chelsea manager. Full story: Mail on Sunday.
Former England and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes blames himself for failing to make a bigger impact in international football. Full story: Daily Express
Chelsea are prepared to triple Arsenal chief scout Steve Rowley's salary to lure him to Stamford Bridge. Full story: Sunday Telegraph
Birmingham City want former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton to replace Alex McLeish as manager at St Andrews. Full story: Sunday People
New Rangers owner Craig Whyte is disappointed that the old board "didn't go gracefully instead of going disgracefully" and are sniping at him in the background. (Scotland on Sunday)
Craig Whyte says there is no way back for Martin Bain, the chief executive he suspended on completion of his takeover of Rangers. (Scotland on Sunday)
Scotland coach Craig Levein thinks Scottish Premier League clubs are being short-changed as English outfits take their top players - like Charlie Adam, James McCarthy and Danny Wilson - in cut-price deals. (Various)
Scottish-born Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has hit back at Robbie Keane's claim that he did not have the appetite to play for Republic of Ireland by insisting it was injury that led him to withdraw from recent international games. (News of the World)

 

[Latro]

Chelsea may have agreed a fee of 15 million Euros with Porto for Andre Villas-Boas.

 

[Zidane98]

Spurs fans should be happy with Essien + cash for Modric. Infact, that is an incredibly stupid deal on Chelsea's behalf, Essien is an absolute beast. But as Levy said, even if Chelsea offer 50 million quid for Modric they still won't sell now.

 

[Zidane98]

Bit silly of United to pull out of their agreement to buy Rodwell. Similar situation to Tevez when they refused to pay the transfer fee they had previously agreed with Tevez's owners (that Iranian bloke). Now they are bidding against other clubs and will probably end up paying around the agreed price anyway if they decide to buy him.

 

[Zidane98]

Would look completely stupid if they went on and sold him now.

And one wonders whether what Modric had said is true - that if a certain club or whoever came in for him then they'd agree to sell him. Pathetic act from Tottenham if Modric isn't talking shit.

Doesn't sound like the player will be too happy though.

One wonders if this is really over yet. You'd think so, based on the statement.

Agree with Moomba in this case about the quality of the player. Must've missed the part where he became the best player in the Premiership. Not sure whether he is what Chelsea really need.

According to GrandBlue Modric is worth a minimum of 40 million quid and will soon take over from Messi as the world's best player.