Summer Transfer Thread 2012

[QWERTY KID]

With money assumed to not be in mega supply, i dont know why we dont take a punt with the likes of Roberto Soldado. Never made the grade at Madrid, which is nothing to be ashamed of, but he seems to be banging them in for cash strapped Valencia, who love a good sale it seems!

 

Although Demba Ba has had an excellent season and has a buy out clause of 7m (reported), i still hope we dont get him. And for his sake i hope he doesnt make the move to chelsea, effectively killing off his career.

[WaltonRed]

Why do people presume there is no money?

 

The kit deal starts this summer, surely that provides money to spend?

[Jairzinho]

Soldado will cost £20m/£25m, and want Champions League football. Rightly so, he's one of the most lethal strikers on the planet.

[WaltonRed]

Should look at Sahin at Real Madrid

[QWERTY KID]

I have to presume no money, otherwise i will get replies like "Soldado over Cavani!?" when Cavani will quite clearly cost 40m and upwards.

 

Jairzinho i think he could be bought for less than 20m (i was thinking about 15m-ish) considering they let Mata go for ~23m last summer. However as you say Champions League Football could be a factor, but im sure powers of persuasion to join a revolution and miss out on one years CL football could maybe change his mind!

[dirk grout]

]With money assumed to not be in mega supply[/b]' date=' i dont know why we dont take a punt with the likes of Roberto Soldado. Never made the grade at Madrid, which is nothing to be ashamed of, but he seems to be banging them in for cash strapped Valencia, who love a good sale it seems!

 

Although Demba Ba has had an excellent season and has a buy out clause of 7m (reported), i still hope we dont get him. And for his sake i hope he doesnt make the move to chelsea, effectively killing off his career.[/quote']

 

Why don't you ask the senior player that you know so well how much money we've got then share it with us all so we can put an stop to the endless speculation?

[QWERTY KID]

Soloman Kalou also, doesnt play much so cant judge him goal scoring wise, but a free transfer for a reletively pacy versatile forward with premier league experience.

[Jairzinho]

I have to presume no money, otherwise i will get replies like "Soldado over Cavani!?" when Cavani will quite clearly cost 40m and upwards.

 

Jairzinho i think he could be bought for less than 20m (i was thinking about 15m-ish) considering they let Mata go for ~23m last summer. However as you say Champions League Football could be a factor, but im sure powers of persuasion to join a revolution and miss out on one years CL football could maybe change his mind!

 

He'll be Spain's main striker at the Euros, having just finished 3rd highest scorer in the best league in the world. He'll cost fuckloads, and have almost every big club in Europe wanting him.

 

I'd love it, but it won't happen. We'll have to aim a little lower. No problem, plenty of players in the bracket below Soldado that would still make us a much better side.

[QWERTY KID]

Why don't you ask the senior player that you know so well how much money we've got then share it with us all so we can put an stop to the endless speculation?

 

when did i ever say i knew him well? or even knew him!? i spoke to him last night because he was in the same location as me.

 

Jog on ya tosser

[QWERTY KID]

He'll be Spain's main striker at the Euros, having just finished 3rd highest scorer in the best league in the world. He'll cost fuckloads, and have almost every big club in Europe wanting him.

 

I'd love it, but it won't happen. We'll have to aim a little lower. No problem, plenty of players in the bracket below Soldado that would still make us a much better side.

 

2nd best league in the world ;)

[WaltonRed]

We need to be buying players of top class quality or we'll be in the same position next season

[QWERTY KID]

We need to be buying players of top class quality or we'll be in the same position next season

 

we just need someone who can put the ball in the net, desperately.

[Jairzinho]

2nd best league in the world ;)

 

No. He plays in Spain.

[QWERTY KID]

No. He plays in Spain.

 

Spain have the best 2 teams in the world, but i think we have the stronger league in terms of the league as a whole.

 

Besides Soldado is not a sure thing to finish 3rd highest scorer, he is joint 5th at the minute, with the players above being able to score braces for fun due to the teams they play in. Doesnt take away that he is still a fantastic goal scorer though.

[dirk grout]

when did i ever say i knew him well? or even knew him!? i spoke to him last night because he was in the same location as me.

 

Jog on ya tosser

 

So if you don't even know him then why can't you reveal who it is you fucking bullshitter?

[stevienando]

Spain have the best 2 teams in the world, but i think we have the stronger league in terms of the league as a whole.

 

hahahahahahahahahahahaha

[Jairzinho]

Spain have the best 2 teams in the world, but i think we have the stronger league in terms of the league as a whole.

 

 

Fair enough. I think one day Jessica Ennis will pop round to nosh me off.

[QWERTY KID]

So if you don't even know him then why can't you reveal who it is you fucking bullshitter?

 

because i would prefer not to, and you can call me a bullshitter all you want, not particularly arsed.

[QWERTY KID]

whats so funny about the thought of the premier league being the best league in the world? our top 5 are stronger than any other in europe.

 

im not denying barca and madrid are the undisputed best, but 2 teams do not make a league.

[Jairzinho]

The 10th best team in Spain played the team that will be top of our league in about an hour off the park.

 

They've got four teams still in Europe.

[J-V]

Spain have the best 2 teams in the world, but i think we have the stronger league in terms of the league as a whole.

Of course you're right despite Spain's at the time 7th best team in the league battering the current Champions of the Premier League in both legs of the Europa League.

[smilezzz]

Spanish football is great to watch as long as you don't support anyone. Following the league though... It's like watching a dog race consisting of two greyhounds and a bunch of lame fox terriers.

 

It is the best league in the world, and also probably the least exciting in terms of teams competing since Rafa Benitez's Valencia.

[QWERTY KID]

Of course you're right despite Spain's at the time 7th best team in the league battering the current Champions of the Premier League in both legs of the Europa League.

 

Obviously now the Bilbao United tie has been brought up, im just going to look like an idiot carrying this on.

 

But you cant assume La Liga is better than the Prem because Bilbao beat united in a shitty Europa League tie.

 

Yes we have been awful in Europe this year, and yes even Chelsea should be countin there lucky stars to be where they are (CL), but i still think our teams outside the top 2 e.g. chelsea/spurs/arsenal are a lot better than there spanish equivilents.

[PaulMcC]

European giant chasing Liverpool midfielder | This Is Anfield

 

Joe Cole to PSG for 5m? Sounds completely brilliant, so doubt it's true.

[moof]

Since when have PSG been a European giant? Oh yeah, since they were purchased by the Qatari royal family about a year ago. Football is awesome.