Transfers and Rumours: Summer 2007 [Archive]

streety

29-05-2007, 04:15 PM

OUT
Craig Bellamy [Liverpool > Villa] :trex: x3
Momo Sissoko [Liverpool > Barcelona] :trex: x2
Harry Kewell [Liverpool > Villa] :trex: x2

IN
Florent Malouda [Lyon > Liverpool] :trex: x3
Daniel Alves [Sevilla > Liverpool] :trex: x3
Simao Sabrosa [Benfica > Liverpool] :trex: x3
Carlos Tevez [MSI > Liverpool] :trex: x3
Fernando Torres [Atletico Madrid > Liverpool] :trex: x3
David Silva [Valencia > Liverpool] :trex: x3
Alesandro Mancini [Roma > Liverpool] :trex: x2

streety

29-05-2007, 04:16 PM

Samuel Eto'o (Barcelona>Liverpool) :trex: x2
Would have that as a 4 personally...

Roxit

29-05-2007, 04:58 PM

Tal Ben Haim [Bolton>Newcastle] :trex: x4
Mark Viduka [Middlesbrough>Newcastle] :trex: x2
Leighton Baines [Wigan>Newcastle] :trex: x2

waggit

29-05-2007, 05:53 PM

Sami Hyypia [Liverpool>Fulham, Newcastle United, Reading, Wigan Athletic] :trex: x4
Gabriel Heinze [Manchester United>Juventus, Real Madrid, Villarreal] :trex: x3

streety

29-05-2007, 05:54 PM

Sami Hyypia [Liverpool>Fulham, Newcastle United, Reading, Wigan Athletic] :trex: x4
Sami is staying for another season. :rolleyes:

AngryPaul

29-05-2007, 06:32 PM

Anything can happen.

Afonso Alves [Heerenveen -> Man Utd] :trex:x3
Klaas Jan Huntelaar [Ajax -> Man Utd] :trex:x3

We need a striker...

jonffm

29-05-2007, 09:10 PM

streety

29-05-2007, 09:52 PM

God I can't wait to see if this Eto'o thing plays out...image what we'll be like with Eto'o leading our strike force...sorry, but i'd sacrifice Alonso to make that happen. We can afford to lose Alonso, we have 2 of the best DM's in the premiership...and another on the way...

Alves looks like a done deal, too.
Alonso is a major part of our team. I would rather sell Sissoko to bring in Eto'o. He has always stated that he would like to come to Liverpool but Chelsea will definately have a say in the matter.

He is a temporamental striker but I am sure we can get the best out of him. He scores goals and that is what we need. Looks like Malouda could be on his way too. Lyon are going to lose him this season, either to us or Juventus. He was the French player of the season and will be a great buy for around £8m.

The papers have linked us to our transfer everpresents, Milito, Alves and Simao. Since Sami is staying I can't see us going for Milito. Alves is a done deal, we nearly signed him last season and with added funds this season we'll get him. Not sure if he'll play RB or RM, it will probably be the latter. I hope Pennant gets a regular place next season. He deserves it.

So...
Xabi Alonso [Liverpool > Barcelona] :trex: x2

jonffm

29-05-2007, 11:37 PM

I don't really agree mate.

I don't think Alonso is ESSENCIAL to our team. I'd be quite content to build the DM around Sissoko and Masc while gradually bringing Lucas into the frame - as he is almost certainly going to be a massive player in the future.

Alonso is brilliant, but I don't think he's been at his best this season. Sissoko wouldn't give us any leverage in terms of transfers to Spain...while Alonso is wanted by both the big players who are willing to spend BIG. We can cover Alonso's position - what we need is a striker that can score and create. That striker is either Eto'o or Torres. If we have to give up a pgreat player that we're already over-crowded in, then we'll have no choice. Obviously i'd rather it was Sissoko than Alonso, but I can't see they taking Sissoko....the only way we'll beat Chelsea to Eto'o is by offering something more than money that Chelsea don't have - Alonso.

If we had Eto'o, and kept hold of Crouch n' Kuyt - as well as Voronin who is on the way - we'd have a nice group of strikers who are all pretty different, giving us alot of options going forward and enough good strikers for Rafa to swap around.

Lets not forget though - the MAIN position we need to strengthen is the wings, which we are very lacking in. We need TWO big signings in those positions, really, so that Gerrard is free to play in the center.

streety

30-05-2007, 10:45 AM

There will be big signings on the wings. We have been linked to a whole host of talent, Mancini, Simao, Silva, Keita and Malouda.

Apparently Malouda is in Liverpool today for talks and reportedly said we had made a bid last night. He is a strong left sided player who would be solid in the premiership. He won player of the season in France but I would rather we signed someone with pace who had a trick or two eg. Nani, Mancini or Quaresma. We also have Hammill coming back this season and new signing Leto, looking for a place in the team. Could mean that Kewell will be sold...

Flava Dave

30-05-2007, 01:04 PM

Luca Toni's agreed to join Bayern Munich, Roy Makaay to the premiership?

And Oldham have signed Lee Hughes. Yes, THAT Lee Hughes.

Muppet

30-05-2007, 05:29 PM

And Oldham have signed Lee Hughes. Yes, THAT Lee Hughes.
...If he gets parole. :shock:

streety

30-05-2007, 08:22 PM

WE'RE ALL FUCKING DOOMED
Manchester United have agreed deals to sign Sporting Lisbon's Nani and Porto starlet Anderson.

The midfield duo are regarded as two of the best young talents in Europe and they have been chased by several of Europe's top clubs.

However, United have stolen a march on their rivals by luring the pair to Old Trafford.

United chief executive David Gill and assistant manager Carlos Queiroz flew to Lisbon on Wednesday to hold talks with Sporting regarding Portuguese international Nani and they have quickly agreed a move for the exciting winger.

Nani is highly-rated in Portugal and has been likened to current United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Nani, but United have won the race for his signature.

Brazilian ace Anderson has been widely dubbed 'the new Ronaldinho'.

Anderson has enjoyed a successful season with Porto, helping them win the Portuguese championship.

The 19-year-old has attracted the interest of a host of clubs including Chelsea and Barcelona, but United have agreed an undisclosed fee with Porto for the exciting midfielder.

Both players have agreed personal terms with United and they are due to have a medicals at the club in the near future.

A United statement read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has agreed terms in principle with Sporting Lisbon for the purchase of the registration of Nani.

"Personal terms have been agreed and a formal announcement will take place once the necessary administrative procedures, including a medical have been completed.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has agreed terms in principle with FC Porto for the purchase of the registration of Anderson.

"Personal terms have been agreed and a formal announcement will take place once the necessary administrative procedures, including a medical have been completed."

Should the duo tie up the minor details of the moves they will become United's first signings of the summer.

Rafa pull yer finger out yer arse!!

DangerMouse

31-05-2007, 02:28 AM

Luca Toni's agreed to join Bayern Munich, Roy Makaay to the premiership?

And Oldham have signed Lee Hughes. Yes, THAT Lee Hughes.

Absolute disgrace that he's been given a new contract. His victim that he left left for dead at the side of the road doesn't get another chance. His family spend the rest of their lives with in on their souls whilst Hughes gets out of prison halfway through his sentence and walks back into a professional contract earning £3k per week.

Disgusting.

Roxit

31-05-2007, 02:51 AM

Parker, leaveing the Toon, doubt it

AngryPaul

31-05-2007, 07:49 AM

Scott Parker [Newcastle -> West Ham] :trex:x4
[Linking back up with Curbs, plus hasn't settled in North-East and wants to return to Landan.]
Emerson [Real Madrid -> AC Milan] :trex:x3
Joey Barton [Ma City -> Newcastle] :trex:x3
Claude Makelele [Chelsea -> O'piakos] :trex:x2
Samuel E'tto [Barca -> Liverpool] :trex:x2
[Just don't see him coming to the Prem]
Lee Hendrie [Villa -> Derby] :trex:x2
Phil Jagielka [Sheff Utd -> Wigan] :trex:x1

Nani and Anderson = awesome news

streety

01-06-2007, 11:37 AM

Momo Sissoko [Liverpool > Juventus] :trex: x4

Rafa see's Xabi and Javier as the future holding midfielders. :(

Roxit

01-06-2007, 01:03 PM

Bother, don't wanna c Parker leave Newcastle, but my full faith is still with Big Sam.

David Rozehnal [PSG > Newcastle] :trex: x 3

Flava Dave

01-06-2007, 04:15 PM

Thierry Henry to Barcelona for Samuel Eto'o and £17million. I have heard this twice. MOST LIKELY TRANSFER EVER.

Momo Sissoko [Liverpool > Juventus] :trex: x4

Rafa see's Xabi and Javier as the future holding midfielders. :(

Wasn't Sissoko supposed to be one of those? Rafa seems to sell a lot of players that he buys quite quickly.

jonffm

01-06-2007, 04:18 PM

Thierry Henry to Barcelona for Samuel Eto'o and £17million. I have heard this twice. MOST LIKELY TRANSFER EVER.

So have I, but the two times I have heard it....The Mirror and the S*n....hmmm..

It's all just Henry throwing his weight around again, IMO. If Wenger stays, Henry will stay.

streety

01-06-2007, 09:13 PM

How the hell is a 30 year old player worth the amount of one of the best strikers in the world and 17m? If I was Arsenal I would bite their hands off. Henry was injured for a large portion of last season and who is to say he is ever going to find his form again.

Eto'o is made to do well in the Premiership. He is strong, has pace and is quick thinking. Hopefully he comes to us...

AngryPaul

02-06-2007, 01:58 PM

This came out of nowhere (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/6713699.stm)

Roxit

03-06-2007, 04:52 PM

Barton goes to Newcastle if Parker leaves for West Ham.
So that would be £3 million that Sam makes for more transfers as well. Newcastle always seem to buy the hooligans, but hopefully Big Sam will keep them all in line for a change.

streety

03-06-2007, 06:30 PM

Bacon Machine

03-06-2007, 07:09 PM

Neil Lennon [Celtic > Nottingham Forest] :trex:x3

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/nottm_forest/6709915.stm

Would be most ace.

Kris Commons and Grant Holt [Nottingham Forest > Preston North End] :trex:x2

I wouldn't mind seeing Holt go, he's about as good to watch as a walrus, but Commons would be a real blow.

jonffm

03-06-2007, 08:14 PM

I'm now hearing that Arsenal won't get Eto'o, and instead, just £15 Million.

I didn't think it looked right...why would they accept that? If Henry wants to leave, they would frankly be lucky to get anything, since he only has a year left. A bid of £15mill + would be impossible to turn down, because they know that if they did and Henry wanted to leave, they'd get NOTHING for him next year - and have to go through a year of bad press.

streety

03-06-2007, 09:11 PM

Adriano [Inter Milan > Liverpool] :trex: x2

Heard rumors about Rafa going for Adriano. He is a world class player who has everything (apart from a right foot). If Rafa can tame him then I would give it a go. Eto'o and Adriano seems a half decent strikeforce.

Just days after his wife gave birth...
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3928/adriano438wq0.jpg

Flava Dave

03-06-2007, 09:23 PM

I'm now hearing that Arsenal won't get Eto'o, and instead, just £15 Million.

I didn't think it looked right...why would they accept that? If Henry wants to leave, they would frankly be lucky to get anything, since he only has a year left.

I'm pretty sure Henry signed a 4 or 5 year contract after this exact same story happened last year.

AngryPaul

03-06-2007, 09:26 PM

Just days after his wife gave birth...
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3928/adriano438wq0.jpg
Thats just kind of role model English kids need...

ACtually, they are already like that, just younger, fatter and drunker. So I'm all for him coming over.

streety

04-06-2007, 06:14 PM

I didn't notice this before but what the hell is that thing in his shorts.

[murray]

05-06-2007, 01:59 PM

Good fucking god, the man is huge!

AngryPaul

05-06-2007, 03:52 PM

Barton is having a medical at Newcastle.

Viduka agrees a deal to join him.

Dr_nwa

05-06-2007, 04:52 PM

Barton is having a medical at Newcastle.

Viduka agrees a deal to join him.

As a sort of newcastle fan, this makes me want to cry.

Viduka is a fat lazy bastard.

Barton, first time he goes out in toon will get decked by some radgie nutcase and put out for the rest of the season. Its either that or he'll get beaten on the training field (that'll be ironic).

Can't believe we're selling Parker either, he was one of the few players who actually performed to about 50% of their ability last season.

Roxit

05-06-2007, 05:05 PM

Albin Ebondo [Toulouse > Newcastle] :trex: x2

jonffm

06-06-2007, 08:46 PM

Henry [Arsenal > Liverpool] :trex: x2

Can't see it myself, but there have been many whispers in the last 24 hours about this. Rumor is, which has done the rounds across a bunch of radio stations, that Henry was at Melwood for a medical today.

Would give anything for this to be true, but I can't see it.

streety

06-06-2007, 09:18 PM

He has been seen at Anfield loads of times. I can't see it happening. We will be fighting to sign Eto'o but nothing will happen until La Liga is over. The Malouda transfer is going to be long drawn as Lyon are always hard to work with. If that breaks down we will be after David Silva. He has had a great season but Valencia won't want to sell him. On the right, we might be signing the stepover king, Mancini.

We'll see what happens...

Mr stabby

06-06-2007, 11:10 PM

More LFC

Gaby Mudingayi Lazio > Liverpool :trex: x1

Just a rumour on "tribal football"

streety

06-06-2007, 11:43 PM

More LFC

Gaby Mudingayi Lazio > Liverpool :trex: x1

Just a rumour on "tribal football"
Hardly a credible source. I don't think there is anyone that we haven't been linked with.

All our potential signings are problematic transfers...

Eto'o - Causes problems wherever he goes. Going to break the bank to sign him too. Xabi Alonso will probably be used as a makeweight as his contract talks have stalled.
Malouda - Lyon are always hard to negotiate with. They dragged out the Essien transfer and forced Chelsea to pay over the odds. Malouda also doesn't care where he plays.
Alves - Failed last season with a bid and now the price looks to have doubled. We already have cover for RB so why spend £20m+ to play someone out of position (RM). There are also a lot of teams interested in signing him, could be a bidding war.
Pato - Can't move until he is 18 and will attract interest from all the top teams. Maybe the signing of Brazilian Lucas could sway him to come to Anfield. His buyout clause is £10m.
Teves - Well publicised issues with his contract. After keeping West Ham up he will cost a lot more now.

It is going to be an interesting summer. I just hope we don't settle for players like Bent and Pedersen.

Flava Dave

07-06-2007, 01:26 PM

I think it'd be better if people included their sources with their rumours, to give a better idea of how fictitious, they are.

As a sort of newcastle fan, this makes me want to cry.

Viduka is a fat lazy bastard.

Seriously? Viduka scored three more goals in ten less starts than Obafemi Martins. Only three players scored more than him last season. Everyone slags him because he's fat and lazy (and he is), but he ALWAYS scores goals.

Dr_nwa

07-06-2007, 02:11 PM

Seriously? Viduka scored three more goals in ten less starts than Obafemi Martins. Only three players scored more than him last season. Everyone slags him because he's fat and lazy (and he is), but he ALWAYS scores goals.

He just hangs around the goal and poaches! Only reason he always scores goals. I can't imagine any coach getting anything more out of him.
The toon has got owen, martins, ameobi and luque (lol, luque) up front. The team doesn't need strengthening there, its in defence where we're fucked. At least we've managed to somehow get rid of Bramble (free lolol, he should be paying wigan for the privilege)

We should have kept hold of Sibierski though.

Apparently Fattie Shepherd has sold up :D

Paul12345

07-06-2007, 02:26 PM

Obafemi Martins [Newcastle->Portsmouth\Southampton] :trex:x1

Based entirely on the fact that my mate at work served him on Tuesday and his order took 2 days so presumably he has been down here for 2 or more days. Why would he be in Southampton for such an extended period of time?

Roxit

07-06-2007, 03:50 PM

It's warmer

AngryPaul

07-06-2007, 05:24 PM

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/43022000/jpg/_43022473_ribery203.jpg

Bayern unveil Ribery and Luca Toni (http://www.fcbayern.t-com.de/en/news/news/2007/12082.php?fcb_sid=149d5de9fe90c2f6907ce462ade8ca6b )

Ribery signs for £17m, with £2.5m extra to come if Bayern get a CL spot. Luca Toni comes in from Fiorentia for £7.4m.

[murray]

07-06-2007, 08:58 PM

Milan are willing to seel Gilardino for £16mil according to the Sun, spesh if it brings in Eto'o.

Id take Gilardino over Eto'o anyday, he would be far less trouble, and at a much reduced price.

Flava Dave

07-06-2007, 09:11 PM

']Milan are willing to seel Gilardino for £16mil according to the Sun, spesh if it brings in Eto'o.

Id take Gilardino over Eto'o anyday, he would be far less trouble, and at a much reduced price.

Gilardino in action. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAL2DAXR3H8)

Mezmerize

07-06-2007, 09:51 PM

I've learnt tonnes looking through this, I was reading some were that Bent (as in Darren Bent) isn't a good buy.... I personally think if Bent is bought by a bigger club he could be a better English striker than Owen and Crouch.. (being Welsh this was something hard to come to admit)

Bent works well, i think, all round. Front of goal and working for the ball.... The British Nations need strikers in the top teams.. we're looking abroad for strikers from European teams and our Countries are suffering...

I would like to see

Darren Bent [Charlton -> Newcastle, Everton, Man City]

Not to the top 4 but to a team in the premiership that could benefit from such a player....

Am I wrong to suggest such a buy?

AngryPaul

07-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Am I wrong to suggest such a buy?Not really. I could really see him at one of the "UEFA Cup" teams in the Premiership like the ones you have mentioned. He is a good striker, he made Charlton look very good in 2005/06 and still got some goals this season as they sunk deeper and deeper.

He definately deserves to play in the Premiership, if not Europe.

Mezmerize

07-06-2007, 10:16 PM

I'd like to see him in the teams I suggested... If he goes to Europe he'll not be good enough for England... I think

streety

07-06-2007, 11:07 PM

I agree. He definately deserves to be at one of the Uefa Cup teams. There were reports that we were going to put a bid in for him. I hope it is rubbish. Considering the links with Eto'o, Pato, Teves and Torres it would be a big let down if we signed Bent.

No more Liverpool news yet. Hicks said we will sign someone by the end of the week. Xabi and Momo should be resigning which puts an end to the Xabi/Eto'o swap. Pepe has signed for another 5 years \o/

Now that Ribery has gone to Bayern, Marseille should have money to spend on Cisse. Hopefully we'll get a tidy some for him. His wife wants him to stay in England though (according to rumours). Bolton are interested, just imagine Cisse, Diouf and Anelka. Good luck Sammy.

[murray]

08-06-2007, 01:56 AM

Mezmerize: Get over it, Michael Owen was born in Chester :p

One of the nurses that was looking after me in hospital went to school with Cisse's wife :D

jonffm

08-06-2007, 11:50 AM

Brill news about Reina. I know there wasn't much chance of him going anywhere anyway - but it's nice we've tied him to us for the next 5 seasons. He's insanely under-rated if you ask me, he's one of the top 5 keepers in the world...his record speaks for himself. In terms of penalties, he's the undisputed best keeper you can have.

Great Xabi is staying. I don't have anythiong against him - I just thought it would have been better for the team if we had Eto'o.

Personally, I think the Eto'o transfer has flown. I don't think we can afford him in just cold cash, and I think Xabi was the only player they were interested in. I hope i'm wrong, because he's a superb player...but i'd be equally as happy with Villa or Torres.

I'd also like to see us nab Owen back - at the right price.

Thomp

08-06-2007, 12:40 PM

Hey guys, can't you post this stuff about your players signing new deals in the Liverpool thread?

Makes more sense than spamming up a rumour thread

jonffm

08-06-2007, 12:47 PM

It is about transfers. Xabi was one of the hottest potential transfers out there, and now he's staying put. Hasn't been a single spam at all...every post has had something concerning transfers that are either not to be or potentially active.

If you don't want to hear about Liverpool transfers, you might want to stay away from pretty much anything involving the transfer market for the next few months ;)

Roxit

10-06-2007, 01:26 PM

Ludovic Giuly [Barcelona>Newcastle] :trex: x3.5

AngryPaul

13-06-2007, 07:01 AM

Darren Bent [Charlton -> West Ham] :trex:x4
Alan Smith [Man Utd -> M'boro/Villa] :trex:x3
David Nugent [Preston -> Sunderland] :trex:x3
Carlos Tevez [West Ham -> Man Utd/Inter] :trex:x2

Thomp

03-07-2007, 02:26 PM

Bump:

Kieran Richardon (Man U> Everton) :trex:x4
Alan Smith (Man U> Everton) :trex:x4
Jason Koumas (WBA> Everton) :trex:x3
Phil Jagielka (Sheff Utd> Everton) :trex:x5

streety

03-07-2007, 02:29 PM

Thomp

03-07-2007, 02:34 PM

Lots of players going to the Bitters. How about another *snigger snigger*

Juan Roman Riquelme (Vilarreal > Everton) :trex: x5
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha (http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_2462821,00.html)

Yeah I know man, our "website guys" are so fucking stupid. They said Iain Turner spent the second half of last season on loan at Sheff Utd, when it was quite clearly Sheff Weds.

They don't have a fucking clue... I swear to God...

Nuclear Spoon

03-07-2007, 03:15 PM

Younes Kaboul (Auxerre>Spurs) Undisc. :trex:*5
He was supposed to sign like 3 days ago.

AngryPaul

04-07-2007, 06:40 AM

BIG RUMOUR GOING ROUND

Fernando Torres [A.Madrid -> Liverpool] :trex:x1

Pure paper talk. :rolleyes:

Mikael Silvestre [Man Utd -> Bordeaux] :trex:x3

waggit

04-07-2007, 09:48 AM

BIG RUMOUR GOING ROUND

Fernando Torres [A.Madrid -> Liverpool] :trex:x1

Pure paper talk. :rolleyes:

He has past his medical (source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6239286.stm))

streety

04-07-2007, 12:18 PM

It seems to be going on forever. Next season will have finished by the time we sign him...

Super Weebl

04-07-2007, 02:17 PM

It seems to be going on forever. Next season will have finished by the time we sign him...

That season was quick then... Deal done. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6239286.stm)

Thomp

04-07-2007, 03:34 PM

Jagielka has signed for Everton. BOOYA:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/everton-fc/everton-fc-news/2007/07/04/everton-complete-phil-jagielka-deal-100252-19403614/

Mezmerize

04-07-2007, 08:42 PM

BIG RUMOUR GOING ROUND

Fernando Torres [A.Madrid -> Liverpool] :trex:x1

Ummm Well that was a wrong guess lol.... That is absolutely awesome news ^_^ £20mil... Hopefully he'll be worth more to us ^_^

AngryPaul

06-07-2007, 06:59 AM

Ummm Well that was a wrong guess lol.... Someone needs a new sarcasm detector for christmas.

Carlos Tevez [West Ham -> Man Utd] :trex:x3

Big rumour atm, but I still don't think it'll happen.

jonffm

06-07-2007, 11:39 AM

I do. .I personally don't rate him as highly as everyone else seems to...because I don't think 7 goals counts as "Proven premiership quality", but he's only ever gunna go to Real or Man U....and Real seem to have gone cold all of a sudden.

Gabriel Heinze [Man Utd -> Liverpool] x2 :trex:

I think Heinze prefers the move over an italian team, as his defensie style is already proven in the premiership. However, would Man Utd be willing to sell their best left back to their biggest rivals? Doubt it. We'll have to make an offer they can't refuse, Micheal.