KaKa Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 How exciting Our very own Elano! Allardyce told: £2m for Haim By Alan Nixon 04/01/2008 Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce has had his loan bid for Chelsea's Tal Ben Haim turned down - and been told he will have to buy him. Allardyce, battling to save his job, is also after colourfully named Porto striker Claudio Pitbull. Tough Israeli Ben Haim, whom Allardyce signed when at Bolton, is seen as the man to solve Toon's defensive problems while Pitbull could be the answer up front, where Michael Owen and Mark Viduka are plagued by injuries. But Chelsea are looking for around £2million for the well-respected Ben Haim, whom they signed for nothing last summer. He will not be allowed to leave on loan despite the arrival of Serbian Branislav Ivanovic, who will push him further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. It is a blow to under-pressure Allardyce, who has been given money to spend in January transfer window. Striker Pitbull - whose full name is Claudio Mejolaro but goes by his nickname - is currently on loan at Portuguese club Vitoria Setubal. Pitbull, born in Brazil but with a Portuguese passport, is keen to move to the Premier League. The 26-year-old said: "I hope I get this opportunity because England's league is famous around the world." http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/01/04/allardyce-told-2m-for-haim-89520-20274244/ Okay so does anyone know anything more specific about him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Where did you get this from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Where did you get this from? Link added now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 On loan in the Portuguese league, no international caps at any level at age 26, career scoring record of 37/182, with most of the goals coming from the Brazilian league. ...Sounds more like our own Cho Jae-Jin to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 He's actually pretty good, great in the air, two good feet though he's left footed, very strong, not Bellamy quick but has plenty of pace nevertheless and has a excellent touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quayside Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 4 goals in the last 3 years - thats more than 1 a year so why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 4 goals in the last 3 years - thats more than 1 a year so why not? Sounds like Shearer in comparison to Alan Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 he'd have pitbull on his top then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 He's actually pretty good, great in the air, two good feet though he's left footed, very strong, not Bellamy quick but has plenty of pace nevertheless and has a excellent touch. FM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 4 goals in the last 3 years - thats more than 1 a year so why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 So is he actually still at Porto? Wikipedia (I know) suggests not. In any case, looks like he's not played for them for three years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Pitbull, what a name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Excellant.....nobody has heard of him so lets sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Trust us to sign a Brazilian who isn't "flamboyant","skillful" etc. No, he's nicknamed "Pitbull" The big gripper from Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/AlbertoLuque/Pitbull.jpg Fuck sake He looks like something out of "Mean Machine" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Trust us to sign a Brazilian who isn't "flamboyant","skillful" etc. No, he's nicknamed "Pitbull" The big gripper from Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 4 goals in the last 3 years - thats more than 1 a year so why not? We must be the first English club to try and sign the "Brazilian Alan Smith". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Lets hope if Mr Pitbull joins us he is more terrifying than Señor The Bull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Steve Bull to sign as Striking Coach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Steve Bull to sign as striker more like it. Pavel back in net... oh no, that was last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fret Astaire Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I don't care how good/shit he is, we should sign him so I can get "Pitbull" on the back of my shirt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Nothing special what I've heard, didn't make it in the Porto squad. However I would definately go for Tarik Sektioui, he's been class everytime I've seen Porto. Would add creativity and skill to our midfield. There are many Porto players I would sign, but Pitbull isn't one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Cordone MkII Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 As a brazilian i got to say this guy is known for his hustling! Another Alan Smith but with better technique and maybe not the same temper, but from what ive seen he shouldnt start in our team if we are to contend for a european place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 got bolton signing written all over him, by the sound of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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