relámpago blanco Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Just on Zarate: Birmingham's on-loan striker Mauro Zarate is having talks with two Premier League clubs, according to the Argentine player's agent. The 21-year-old, who joined in January from Qatari side Al-Saad until the end of the season, scored four goals for relegated Blues. "He's in discussions with two top English sides at the moment," his agent Christian Otero told BBC Sport. "Al-Saad had quoted about £20m for him but I think he will go for about £10m." Otero added: "I expect to have more details regarding Mauro's future next week." Still don't know what he's done to be so highly rated, but weren't people talking about him costing much more than £10m? Been in a struggling side has put a few away and has some quality attributes about him, quick, technically good, can spot a pass and can put defenders under pressure and is very young. What hasnt he done that makes you wary? Other than a couple of freekicks I've seen him score on MOTD, I've not been concentrating on Birmingham. I know they got relegated though. Not putting a downer on him, just seems like everyone is raving about a £10m+ player and very few have said what's he's actually so good at. As I say, not seen much of Birmingham like, so I admit ignorance on that front. Doesnt matter what he's good at, he ticks all the right boxes for me. South American- Check Cool Name - Check Expensive - Check Long Hair - Check Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Long hair = Check Shaved it off. Don't sign him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Long hair = Check Shaved it off. Don't sign him. Nah just put a clause in his contract saying his hair will become the property of NUFC and he can only cut it when allowed to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Deal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 His agent has also said a top four club is in for him. The thoughts are that Wenger is interested. Guess we'll just have to settle for Nasri then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 From what I've seen of Zarate, he's quick, inventive, good at set pieces and likes to dribble. Whether that makes him something he's not, I don't know, but as attributes go, those would be the things I'd like to see added to our side. certainly a KK type of player too.........however he did mention something about not being keen on South Americans recently (or south americans who have not played in the epl?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Reckon one will be Sunderland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 From what I've seen of Zarate, he's quick, inventive, good at set pieces and likes to dribble. Whether that makes him something he's not, I don't know, but as attributes go, those would be the things I'd like to see added to our side. certainly a KK type of player too.........however he did mention something about not being keen on South Americans recently (or south americans who have not played in the epl?) think he was on about buying straight form south america Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Zarate doesn't worth more than 8m. Spend the money on Gomis first. He is a useful squad player but shouldn't be our main target this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 His agent has also said a top four club is in for him. The thoughts are that Wenger is interested. Guess we'll just have to settle for Nasri then. Where does it say that? I heard the agent said that he was speaking to 2 "top english clubs." If he's gone to Birmingham knowing their plight and enjoying it i can imagine a top club being from 17th position up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 His agent said “There is one club from the top four and another couple from the top eight. rules us out http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/05/14/Premier-League-Zarate-agent-on-move/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 We probably still class as a 'top eight' club. Just as Spurs do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Top 4....should be Liverpool then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 To be fair - dont think we're one of the clubs, in fact i think it'd be a safe bet that that we wont sign anyone in the premiership without being actively linked with them and Zarate falls into that category, nothing substantial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Do you go around telling kids there's no Santa too, fredbob? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sondre Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 ahh, Zarate looks immense on the tube:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Do you go around telling kids there's no Santa too, fredbob? .....that and the fact that thier parents still have sex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 A whisper going around a few weeks back was us after Al Habsi from Bolton to replace Given. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 A whisper going around a few weeks back was us after Al Habsi from Bolton to replace Given. Chinese whispers is a tough game man, you probably heard wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Rodrigo Possebon - Midfielder - £5M Mauro Zarate - Striker - £10M Manuel Fernandes - Midfielder - £12M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Anyone here know much about Marco Caneira? Seems to be unhappy at valencia due to lack of 1st team football. Being linked with Villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Anyone here know much about Marco Caneira? Seems to be unhappy at valencia due to lack of 1st team football. Being linked with Villa. Off the top of my head I can tell you he's a full-back first and foremost, plays mainly left-back but is versatile. He's never stood out to me in any way shape or form when I remember seeing him for Valencia in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 He can play at CB and RB. But I was kinda asking about him attributes wise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 He can play at CB and RB. But I was kinda asking about him attributes wise. Not too sure but he's always been on the edge of both Valencia's starting line-up and Portugal's for that matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 A whisper going around a few weeks back was us after Al Habsi from Bolton to replace Given. Chinese whispers is a tough game man, you probably heard wrong We're signing Zheng Zhiyi from Charlton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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