The January Transfers thread

[Unrighteous]

Stick all the other clubs' Transfers here.

[Unrighteous]

SERBIAN PAIR JOIN UNITED

Posted 02/01/09 12:06

 

Manchester United have completed the signings of Serbian duo Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade.

 

United announced a couple of months ago they had reached agreement with Partizan for the duo, since when the Red Devils have been attempting to agree personal terms.

 

At one point it was suggested talks had collapsed as the various parties could not reach a satisfactory conclusion.

 

However, any outstanding issues have now been resolved, leaving Tosic free to join the Old Trafford outfit next week, with Ljajic staying in Belgrade for the remainder of the season.

 

Despite being just 21, Tosic has already made 12 appearances for Serbia and is regarded as one of the best young wide players in Europe.

 

In theory, his arrival could be bad news for Nani, who has struggled to make anything like the same impact as countryman Cristiano Ronaldo, having left Sporting Lisbon for United 18 months ago.

 

However, with Ryan Giggs now 35 and set to figure even less over the next 18 months, Sir Alex Ferguson may decide to persevere with Nani, giving Tosic time to get used to his new surroundings.

 

At just 17, Ferguson feels Ljajic will benefit from the stability of remaining with Partizan, knowing his first-team opportunities at United would be almost non-existent this season.

 

Ljajic has already made his presence felt at under-21 level for Serbia and most observers believe it is only a matter of time before he gains full international honours.

 

It has been suggested United could end up paying around £17million for the duo, who will link up with Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford, although that figure is likely to be based heavily on future success and the club have refused to comment on the size of an initial payment.

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Tosic looks a good player but I hope they fucking fail massively.

[Unrighteous]

Chelsea have given permission for England left-back Wayne Bridge to talk to Manchester City over a possible £12million move.

 

City boss Mark Hughes is looking to strengthen his defence and Bridge has become his first target.

 

Chelsea have confirmed City have made an approach for the defender and talks are ongoing.

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£12M? What a fucking joke for a crocked player who never plays.

[Unrighteous]

Marcos Senna told City to go do one, it appears...

 

and David Villa is available for a massive fee, Valencia say.

[StevieH]

£12m for Wayne Bridge is excessive & if City pay that they will drive up the valuation of the likes of Glen Johnson.

[Unrighteous]

£12m for Wayne Bridge is excessive & if City pay that they will drive up the valuation of the likes of Glen Johnson.

 

No it won't... everyone knows City are the new Chelsea.

 

It'll only drive up valuation of players that City have an eye of signing.

[Unrighteous]

Kolo Toure has put in an transfer request, I hear... He'd be a great addition of Agger really does leave.

[StevieH]

No it won't... everyone knows City are the new Chelsea.

 

It'll only drive up valuation of players that City have an eye of signing.

 

If Bridge is worth £12m then so is Glen Johnson + that is probably the view that Pompey will take.

[Unrighteous]

If Bridge is worth £12m then so is Glen Johnson + that is probably the view that Pompey will take.

 

Yes, but the market won't accept Bridge being worth £12m.

 

... because he isn't.

 

 

 

Anyway, rumour mill says Yury Zhirkov could be brought to the bridge with those funds.

[Stephen Adams.]

Future England captain Luke Chadwick has signed for MK Dons on a free.

[Guest LFD]

Kolo Toure has put in an transfer request, I hear... He'd be a great addition of Agger really does leave.

 

I'd rather Gallas and tell him he's going to be a full back.

[Unrighteous]

I'd rather Gallas and tell him he's going to be a full back.

 

Because that worked so well at Chelsea... and Arsenal.

[StevieH]

I'd rather Gallas and tell him he's going to be a full back.

 

I think this would be his reaction.

 

[Stephen Adams.]

Kolo Toure has put in an transfer request, I hear... He'd be a great addition of Agger really does leave.

 

I've always thought Toure was a total whopper.

Quick and strong no doubt and half decent on the ball, but between the ears he's no Agger.

[Unrighteous]

I thought Toure was always a solid defender.

 

He can also do that right back thing, saving Carragher.

 

 

 

Apparently Alex is a target for AC Milan. Makes me think... Alex, Bridge, and Drogpoo moving in the winter window and Chelsea are suddenly looking thin.

[Herp McDerp]

I've always thought Toure was a total whopper.

Quick and strong no doubt and half decent on the ball, but between the ears he's no Agger.

 

 

He's schizophrenic as well... Whenever the Arse win a free kick near the centre circle he suddenly fancies himself as Juninho Pernambuchano.

[Guest simon]

Liverpool finalising deal for AGF prospect Victor Palsson.

Icelander Victor Palsson is set to sign with Liverpool.

 

Palsson, who is a strong midfield player, originally had a trial at Liverpool’s Melwood training ground in October.

 

He has recently been promoted to Danish side AGF’s first team, but now they are braced for his departure, subject to medical.

[StevieH]

It seems as though Man United are going to pay the £32m for Tevez.

[Guest simon]

Other Rumour

 

Liverpool ponder surprise move for Almeria fullback Bruno Saltor

 

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is considering a shock move for Almeria fullback Bruno Saltor.

 

Saltor will leave Almeria for nothing at the end of the season so the club will listen to offers for the 28-year-old in January. Bruno was superb under former manager Unai Emery as Almeria had an outstanding first season in the top flight last year.

 

Benitez is eyeing the experienced fullback, though faces competition from Arsenal and Valencia.

[Unrighteous]

It seems as though Man United are going to pay the £32m for Tevez.

 

I don't get that feeling, really.

[StevieH]

I don't get that feeling, really.

 

It was on SSN.

[Unrighteous]

It was on SSN.

 

There are still nothing concrete, and remember, this deal was suppose to be done in the SUMMER.

 

I think United are balking at the fee to be honest.

[Stephen Adams.]

Aye United doing the old "we won't be signing anyone" trick, well apart form spending £32M on the chap who can't get in the team.

[Guest simon]

Aye United doing the old "we won't be signing anyone" trick, well apart form spending £32M on the chap who can't get in the team.

 

Not too mention them 2 kids that they have signed.

[StevieH]

Other Rumour

 

Liverpool ponder surprise move for Almeria fullback Bruno Saltor

 

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is considering a shock move for Almeria fullback Bruno Saltor.

 

Saltor will leave Almeria for nothing at the end of the season so the club will listen to offers for the 28-year-old in January. Bruno was superb under former manager Unai Emery as Almeria had an outstanding first season in the top flight last year.

 

Benitez is eyeing the experienced fullback, though faces competition from Arsenal and Valencia.

 

Maybe Arbeloa's injury is worse than first feared.