Summer 2013 Transfer Thread

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Brazilian right back who plays for Porto?

 

Nope, apparently a 17yr old from Vasco de Gama.

[Spy Bee]

The injuries might have been just the kick up the arse we needed. Thank christ they've happened in August and not in September.

 

I'm sensing some backtracking

[Bogman]

Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC 5m #LFC hope to complete signings of PSG's Mamadou Sakho and Sporting's Tiago Ilori before #MUFC match BBC Sport - Football transfers, Europa League, British MotoGP

[Whelan]

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[fowler9]

Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC 5m #LFC hope to complete signings of PSG's Mamadou Sakho and Sporting's Tiago Ilori before #MUFC match BBC Sport - Football transfers, Europa League, British MotoGP

 

Awesome if correct, got to mean Skrtel is off though and don't think Sakho and Ilori would be able to play in that game so if Kolo is out would playing Skrtel knowing he is leaving be a good thing? suppose he has been a decent servant and might want to go out on a high

[Gym Beglin]

I'm sensing some backtracking

 

In what sense? FSG?

 

Don't be daft, still shithouses, we're still looking at a £20m net spend if all this comes off, and bear in mind that we'll sell Skrtel and probably Reina, back in profit once more.

 

Sensible buying, player trading, upgrading, but still not the investment we need to push on.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Remote diagnosis here Funnneeeee, but I don't reckon they've got your medication quite right.

[Bogman]

Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC 5s

Hoped that Sakho and Ilori will arrive on Merseyside for medicals in the next 24hrs. Does not mean Skrtel is on the way, I'm told

[Charles Penrose]

I'm personally not bothered if we don't get an attacking player in. We will score as many goals as most teams in the league. I'd much rather be ploughing this money into the defence. Sakho will do nicely.

[BeefStroganoff]

About time really they got their arse in gear, i was beginning to worry. The prices we paid too, let that be a lesson in negotiating, we could have had those two in early doors but for pointless haggling, we've probably ended up paying more for each at this late stage.

[Spy Bee]

You ever played cards Beef? Some you win and some you lose.

[Dr. J]

When the season ended, I thought we'd be building from the back. We left it late but if these signings bode well for the future. Kolo will be the perfect mentor to these new lads.

[Nightcat]

Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC 5s

Hoped that Sakho and Ilori will arrive on Merseyside for medicals in the next 24hrs. Does not mean Skrtel is on the way, I'm told

 

:whoops:

 

I really hope we sign Sakho. He is destined for greatness.

 

As I said yesterday, he is the best defender we've been linked with since we signed Hyypia.

 

Yes I know we were linked with Vidic, Kompany, Garay, Varane etc...

[Bobby Hundreds]

Kolo has the Mcallister effect doesn't he.

[fowler9]

some newspaper in Paris is saying 13.5million fee agreed for Sakho

[BeefStroganoff]

You ever played cards Beef? Some you win and some you lose.

 

I know mate. And i understand trying to undercut at times, but sometimes we're a bit too stingy.

 

Anyway as long as we get them through the door it doesnt matter. be made up for Brendan whose doing a great job so far.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Kolo has the Mcallister effect doesn't he.

 

There's just something about the guy. I must have watched him 50 times in his career without ever really noticing just how good he is. Even when I used to go and watch Arsenal at Highbury, I didn't really notice him because some of the other players - Henry, Pires, Bergkamp, Ljungberg, Vieira - were so good, but I bet you him and Campbell were the reasons that team went unbeaten. They'd still have won the league, but the guy seems to have an innate hatred of losing and conceding. If we can get a couple of good years out of him, and have him help young players and hopefully have some of that drive 'rub off', he'll be a genuine bargain.

[moof]

 

There's just something about the guy. I must have watched him 50 times in his career without ever really noticing just how good he is. Even when I used to go and watch Arsenal at Highbury' date=' I didn't really notice him because some of the other players - Henry, Pires, Bergkamp, Ljungberg, Vieira - were so good, but I bet you him and Campbell were the reasons that team went unbeaten. They'd still have won the league, but the guy seems to have an innate hatred of losing and conceding. If we can get a couple of good years out of him, and have him help young players and hopefully have some of that drive 'rub off', he'll be a genuine bargain.[/quote']

 

100% this. He really went under the radar for me up until, well, now. His hunger and desire, allied with his obvious ability, is an absolute joy.

[Spy Bee]

There's just something about the guy. I must have watched him 50 times in his career without ever really noticing just how good he is. Even when I used to go and watch Arsenal at Highbury, I didn't really notice him because some of the other players - Henry, Pires, Bergkamp, Ljungberg, Vieira - were so good, but I bet you him and Campbell were the reasons that team went unbeaten. They'd still have won the league, but the guy seems to have an innate hatred of losing and conceding. If we can get a couple of good years out of him, and have him help young players and hopefully have some of that drive 'rub off', he'll be a genuine bargain.

 

I'd rep that if I wasn't too tight to spend 40p a week on membership.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

A few French media outlets saying we've agreed to sign Sakho for 23m Euros PLUS bonuses. Takes it to over £20m. On a CB. That's gone up a touch.

[ZonkoVille77]

I personally cannot wait to get rid of Skrtel. He personifies failure and a lack of personal betterment. Just keep coasting Martin, all the way to beautiful Tuscany, with your big lips and lovely tattooes. Shithouse modern footballer.

 

Player of the year 2 seasons ago so is well capable.

Head like a bag of turnips mind you.

[RobbieOR]

I wonder how people will spin this into something negative.

 

Probably by saying something like 'it's the minimum they should be doing'. Yawn.

[Nightcat]

A few French media outlets saying we've agreed to sign Sakho for 23m Euros PLUS bonuses. Takes it to over £20m. On a CB. That's gone up a touch.

 

Well worth it imo. You won't find anyone better than him. Name one defender around his age who is better.

[moof]

A few French media outlets saying we've agreed to sign Sakho for 23m Euros PLUS bonuses. Takes it to over £20m. On a CB. That's gone up a touch.

 

Can't be that high, Shirley?

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I wonder how people will spin this into something negative.

 

Probably by saying something like 'it's the minimum they should be doing'. Yawn.

 

'Overpaying for another foreign player'. Nah, one big signing really is the least I expect to be honest. Now, left winger. Konoplyanka. Ta.