Summer 2013 Transfer Thread

[Gym Beglin]

Wanyama probably isnt good enough.

 

Sure, great season. In the SPL. Without Rangers even.

 

He's been tested in the Championship, that's about as much as you can read into his 'success' at Celtic so far.

 

 

 

I reckon we're going to nab Alderweireld this week.

The interest cooling in Poppadopalos and Williams and Sakho indicates to me that we're already some way towards bringing in another centre back, and this lad fits the bill. Good value, young, hungry to succeed at Liverpool specifically. He can do a job at centre back OR right back, which is another great benefit of signing him. He's ours I reckon.

 

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/toby-alderweireld-admits-would-jump-3320262

 

 

I also think that this could signal the end of defensive purchases, perhaps a young left back might be looked at, but I think this will be us done, with the exception of 20 year old Ilori.

I think the attitude of Skrtel might change and he'll see the competition for places as a real benefit to draw him out of this rediculous slump.

But a defensive 'roster' of Johnson, Enrique, Toure, Alderweireld, Agger, Skrtel, Ilori, Kelly is more than ample, both in numbers and in quality. But in addition to this, there is McLaughlin, Brad Smith, and Andre Wisdom all looking to get a chance, and Coates probably on his way out.

 

We're also close to signing more Spanish kids, with Valencia's Pedro Chiravella (16) likely, and Barcelona's Sergi Canos even more likely.

It would seem that Rodgers and his team have their eyes set on a certain style of play, and they already know that it's very, very unlikely that the key positions can be filled by British players, so we're fishing with dynamite for the next generation of midfielders.

[dickie mint]

Swansea chairman in talks with us over Shelvey.

[fowler9]

Swansea chairman in talks with us over Shelvey.

 

wheres that from?

 

personally think he'll go somewhere he will play every week and I see his role as an attacking midfielder and with Swansea looking like signing Bony surely Michu will play there?

[ChrisM]

wheres that from?

 

personally think he'll go somewhere he will play every week and I see his role as an attacking midfielder and with Swansea looking like signing Bony surely Michu will play there?

 

BBC Sport - Football transfers, Rooney/Moyes talks, Wimbledon & Lions

 

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins confirms the club are in talks to sign Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 21.

 

The England Under-21 international has made only 17 league starts for Liverpool since moving from Charlton Athletic in May 2010.

 

"There is an interest there and we are talking to Liverpool," Jenkins told the South Wales Evening Post.

[Dan Vito Corleone]

Can't decide whether or not he's worth a buy back clause.

[RedinSweden]

I really like Shelvey. I am not sure if he is quite good enough for us, but there is something about him I like.

[fowler9]

3 times in the last 18 months Chris Samba has moved for a sum total fee of 36million, okay we have no room for talking on stupid fees but this guy must have a great agent!

[ChrisM]

Crystal Palace are in talks with Peterborough about striker Dwight Gayle over a transfer which could be worth up to £8.5m including add-ons, reports the London Evening Standard.

 

It is reported Palace will pay an initial instalment of £6m for the 22-year-old.

 

Now THAT is silly money, fucking hell.

[WhiskeyJar]

Can't decide whether or not he's worth a buy back clause.

 

[The Acolyte]

Can't decide whether or not he's worth a buy back clause.

 

Him being a Brit he'll cost more to buy back. Sell on percentage please, 30%

[camdenred]

Crystal Palace are in talks with Peterborough about striker Dwight Gayle over a transfer which could be worth up to £8.5m including add-ons, reports the London Evening Standard.

 

It is reported Palace will pay an initial instalment of £6m for the 22-year-old.

 

Now THAT is silly money, fucking hell.

 

The lad's quality and will go on to play international football. He was awesome in the championship last season so 6 million rising to 8.5 million with add ons for a 22 year old who scores goals is about right.

[Evil_Ways]

Been nosing around some Celtic forums and a few posters reckon we are making a move for Wanyama. His odds have been cut to 2/1 to join us.

 

Fuckin hope thats true. Impressed the hell outta me in the CL. Even when Celtic got fucked against Juve i thought he looked very good. People can say what they want about the SPL but im convinced he'd be a hit in the PL and hes just the sort of player we are crying out for in midfield too.

[Bobby Hundreds]

I really like Shelvey. I am not sure if he is quite good enough for us, but there is something about him I like.

 

Its those little yellow minions of his I love.

[Major Tom]

The lad's quality and will go on to play international football. He was awesome in the championship last season so 6 million rising to 8.5 million with add ons for a 22 year old who scores goals is about right.

 

Yeah, looking at his record, he was awesome for Bishop Stortford.

[Spy Bee]

Since I realised that Shevley has a head like a Space Invader crisp, I have gone off him, and I have gone off Space Invaders. What has been seen cannot be unseen!

[fowler9]

something seems missing this pre-season

 

isn't it usually this point in the year where Aquilani turns up for pre-season training and both he and the manager tell the website that he'll be with us the following season

[Mark M]

something seems missing this pre-season

 

isn't it usually this point in the year where Aquilani turns up for pre-season training and both he and the manager tell the website that he'll be with us the following season

Downing's taking that role this year. At least I pray he is.

[camdenred]

Yeah, looking at his record, he was awesome for Bishop Stortford.

 

Being Peterborough born I saw a lot of him last season and he gave every defence in the league all sorts of problems. It's a shrewd bit of business by Palace or whoever else comes in for him; I've heard Newcastle offered more but he wants to move back to London.

 

Typical premiership supporter attitude you have. If its a Spanish player who's only played in Spain's second tier (which isn't as competitive as the championship) then 6 million plus is a fair price.

[Mustangt125]

Spurs all but have Paulinho.

 

Outstanding signing from what I have seen of him. Their midfield will be very tough for us to deal with us.

[ChrisM]

The lad's quality and will go on to play international football. He was awesome in the championship last season so 6 million rising to 8.5 million with add ons for a 22 year old who scores goals is about right.

 

What international sides does he qualify for?

 

I saw him a couple of times last season and whilst he did stand out for an ultimately relegated side there is no way you can argue that 6m is 'about right' for a player with one years championship experience, one year in League 2 and one in the Conference North.

 

It's a shrewd bit of business by Palace

 

SHREWD????? It's a massive gamble actually.

 

Are you Joe Kinnear?

[Nomad]

Spurs all but have Paulinho.

 

Outstanding signing from what I have seen of him. Their midfield will be very tough for us to deal with us.

 

Just us like or the rest of the League?

[Major Tom]

Being Peterborough born I saw a lot of him last season and he gave every defence in the league all sorts of problems. It's a shrewd bit of business by Palace or whoever else comes in for him; I've heard Newcastle offered more but he wants to move back to London.

 

Typical premiership supporter attitude you have. If its a Spanish player who's only played in Spain's second tier (which isn't as competitive as the championship) then 6 million plus is a fair price.

 

There is some merit in your last point there.

 

However, up to £8.5m for a player who is 23 and has played most of his career for Bishop Stortford (what division are they actually in?!) is a bucketload of money and in no way represents shrewd business. It may come off but, as the other poster just said, it's quite a big gamble.

[ChrisM]

'the other poster'?

 

You cunt!

[fowler9]

I'm not sure there is a point with regards to Spanish second division players costing a fair amount being seen as a fair deal, I was certainly a bit taken aback when I heard the fee we were paying for Alberto (hopefully it'll be a bargain mind) but would be less so for someone like Ince as I've actually seen him play full matches and not just youtube highlights etc which is the case with Alberto

 

for what its worth whilst 6.5million for Gayle is a lot its just what happens with young english players, I think them signing him for that and selling Zaha for 15million is better than keeping Zaha and not signing Gayle

[redfromtubebar]

Let Shelvey go. Another young player who thought he made it just by being at the club.