Sorry if Giggs;
@andybrassell: Interesting views from Jean-Pierre Papin on Gouffran (also on BIS). Said his Bordeaux-supporting mates are gutted FCGB let him go.
@andybrassell: JPP: "They can't understand it. He's a player who scores goals and wins the team points." (on Gouffran to #NUFC)
Don't think we'd have got M'Biwa for the same price last year as they were riding high in the league, this year they've dropped off and financial reality is biting we've got a better deal.
He's on ours as Udineses radar according to the articles. From what I read he is keen to come to Europe in the next few years but that no one has made an offer yet.
Seems a random two teams to link so might be some substance (or agent bullshit)
Few more links to Mier...
http://www.elsiglodedurango.com.mx/mobile/?n=420739
http://www.diariodemorelos.com/article/quiere-mier-ir-al-fut-europeo
http://www.laaficion.com/noticias/124248-salir-europa-no-la-banca-o-tribuna-mier
New link? Hiram Mier young Mexican defender from Monterrey
http://deportes.terra.com/futbol/hiram-mier-senala-que-no-hay-nada-con-udinese-y-newcastle,b9e87b68ae36c310VgnVCM20000099cceb0aRCRD.html