Guest hindu times Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/7400878.stm 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." Birmingham boss Alex McLeish said he was disappointed to see Zarate leave St Andrew's. "Mauro's going to be an attractive proposition to Premier League clubs, in fact I know he is," he told the Birmingham Mail. "I would like to thank him for his spell here, and he made an impact, which was never going to be easy. "It was a little bit of a risk bringing him in from a league where you can get away with things, be lazy and still look like a world class star, coming into the hurly-burly of the Premier League. "So I applaud his spirit, his heart and he will be a good asset to one of the big clubs, if not here then abroad. "I said, at times, if he went into a team a little bit technically more proficient than us - and I meant that with no disrespect to our boys - he would be even better. "He's a real talent and it's just a shame that our situation counted against us." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simmsy10 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/7400878.stm 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." Birmingham boss Alex McLeish said he was disappointed to see Zarate leave St Andrew's. "Mauro's going to be an attractive proposition to Premier League clubs, in fact I know he is," he told the Birmingham Mail. "I would like to thank him for his spell here, and he made an impact, which was never going to be easy. "It was a little bit of a risk bringing him in from a league where you can get away with things, be lazy and still look like a world class star, coming into the hurly-burly of the Premier League. "So I applaud his spirit, his heart and he will be a good asset to one of the big clubs, if not here then abroad. "I said, at times, if he went into a team a little bit technically more proficient than us - and I meant that with no disrespect to our boys - he would be even better. "He's a real talent and it's just a shame that our situation counted against us." I read this and though Villa and Everton immediately. Dunno why, just did! There's no way (unfortunately) KK would go for him! Here's hoping tho! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 mackems.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Looked decent when I've seen him, but not worth anywhere near £10m, let alone £20m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 ..so I said 'what if we just take these corners off, you know, like make it more round, won't that improve things a bit?'. We did that and the change was amazing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 He wasn't even worth a starting place in their last game, was he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 He wasn't even worth a starting place in their last game, was he? Heres a tip ... why don't you sniff around a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 meaning...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 meaning...? http://www.newcastle-online.com/nufcforum/index.php?topic=50015.3250 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Arsenal's interested according to the Birmingham mail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've only seen him a couple of times but looks a great potential Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Lovley player but needs time to adapt.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've only seen him a couple of times but looks a great potential agreed - if oba or owen leaves he could be an interesting option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Would be a good signing and no suprise to see him going for 10m but if the big four are in for him we have no chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 turned us down in Jan, remember him saying. Think he turned spurs down too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Villa are one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Word on the street is Jimenez and Wise are in Dubai to hijack the Zarate to Lazio deal ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Word on the street is Jimenez and Wise are in Dubai to hijack the Zarate to Lazio deal ... skim reading this made it seem like a new karate kid film plot, hope its true and we get him on more than a loan. What street did you hear these words on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 They'll have to shout, he plays in Qatar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 They'll have to shout, he plays in Qatar. Yeah but Dubai is a sexier meeting spot smarty pants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 as much as I`d like it to be true I doubt it will happen....I would go for Zarate ahead of Aimar if I had the choice......but right now I`d be happy with either given the way things are going "On Saturday I will be in Rome to sign the contract and for medical visits," said the former Birmingham City forward. "Many Argentines have worn the shirt of Lazio. I'm happy to be going to Rome. "I know the Biancocelesti fans are waiting for me, I hope to have a really good championship." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 bollocks - from what i've seen he is a great player, and young as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 If we were not in for him it makes me think we do know what we are doing and we will be making exciting signings this lad was ideal and fitted the criteria for Ashley yet we are not even linked to him so surely we are talking to others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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