Dan Gleebals Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 8M in wages LOL. NFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 £150k/week?! He's owned by Gazprom, the main rival to Abramovich in Russia, so he can get a shedload to stay where he already is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7491765.stm Russia forward Andrei Arshavin has dealt a blow to any Premier League suitors after it was revealed he only wants to play for Barcelona. Barca are the sole club to have bid for the £20m-rated Zenit St Petersburg star, despite reports suggesting he was set for talks with Arsenal and Chelsea. "Arshavin wants to move to Barcelona - he doesn't want to play anywhere else," a Zenit spokesman told BBC Sport. The 27-year-old shone at Euro 2008, helping Russia reach the semi-finals. However, Zenit's asking price for Arshavin may prove to be a major stumbling block in any potential deal. "Barcelona have made an offer but we are still negotiating with them. I don't know when a decision will be made but I think Arshavin will leave the club," added the Zenit spokesman. The negotiating could be over the "£20m to £25m" fee Zenit coach Dick Advocaat expects for his striker. Barcelona told BBC Sport they would not be making any comment on the current situation. Arshavin, who scored twice during Euro 2008 after missing the first two games because of suspension, has been given leave of absence while he decides on his future. "Andrei won't play until things are all cleared up," confirmed Advocaat. "It's a joint decision. Better put, I told him he shouldn't play and he agreed." From the minute Barca confirmed their interest he wasn't going anywhere else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/graphics/2008/06/25/ufnarsbrad125.jpg Does this really look like a man who gives a fuck what anyone thinks he's worth? He'll get his money, you just wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I think his advisors are overplaying his hand somewhat! £150,000 a week is just not going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 This bloke's got ideas way above his station now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 all just paper talk at the minute,all transfer fees and wages are purely speculation and days after slagging off the press some are falling for it again. (hang your heads in shame) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I've got a feeling he isn't arsed if he moves or not. Not this season at least, especially with Zenit in the CL next season. He might as well play that and move in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I've got a feeling he isn't arsed if he moves or not. Not this season at least, especially with Zenit in the CL next season. He might as well play that and move in Jan. then he'd be cup tied if he moved to a team with a chance of winning it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I think Arshavin will be signed on August 31st by a team taking a few risks to negotiate the price down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie2000 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Zenit saying they have turned down a £12mil offer from Barcelona. (SSN) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 How much did Barcelona get for Deco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie2000 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 £7.9mil IIRC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearer9 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7491765.stm Russia forward Andrei Arshavin has dealt a blow to any Premier League suitors after it was revealed he only wants to play for Barcelona. Barca are the sole club to have bid for the £20m-rated Zenit St Petersburg star, despite reports suggesting he was set for talks with Arsenal and Chelsea. "Arshavin wants to move to Barcelona - he doesn't want to play anywhere else," a Zenit spokesman told BBC Sport. The 27-year-old shone at Euro 2008, helping Russia reach the semi-finals. However, Zenit's asking price for Arshavin may prove to be a major stumbling block in any potential deal. "Barcelona have made an offer but we are still negotiating with them. I don't know when a decision will be made but I think Arshavin will leave the club," added the Zenit spokesman. The negotiating could be over the "£20m to £25m" fee Zenit coach Dick Advocaat expects for his striker. Barcelona told BBC Sport they would not be making any comment on the current situation. Arshavin, who scored twice during Euro 2008 after missing the first two games because of suspension, has been given leave of absence while he decides on his future. "Andrei won't play until things are all cleared up," confirmed Advocaat. "It's a joint decision. Better put, I told him he shouldn't play and he agreed." From the minute Barca confirmed their interest he wasn't going anywhere else. That story's been changed now, apparently Barca have pulled out.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Surely they'll be back? Can't see the player accepting a move anywhere else. Glad Barca haven't given in to their ridiculous £20m demands though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Clearly he's just holding out for an offer from us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Clearly he's just holding out for an offer from us. I like the new, improved, non-emo melan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Would be amazing if we somehow ended up getting him. Can't see him wanting to come here though, think he's bought into his hype and will only move to a CL-club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Even with Barca presumably out, how far down the list are we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Even with Barca presumably out, how far down the list are we? Are we even in the list? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Even with Barca presumably out, how far down the list are we? I'd guess at about halfway down page 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Should bid £15m just to see how far we get. Surely worth a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Tin hat on, but I wouldn't have a problem paying him £8m a year as long as the fee wasn't much higher than £12m. I think Barca will be back in sooner or later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieglory Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Tin hat on, but I wouldn't have a problem paying him £8m a year as long as the fee wasn't much higher than £12m. I think Barca will be back in sooner or later. And Zenit are likely to accept our 12 million squids after turning down the same amount from Barcelona because...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Tin hat on, but I wouldn't have a problem paying him £8m a year as long as the fee wasn't much higher than £12m. I think Barca will be back in sooner or later. And Zenit are likely to accept our 12 million squids after turning down the same amount from Barcelona because...? Sorry, didn't make myself clear. I meant that Barca will up their bid slighty, because paying £8m a year isn't really a problem. Didn't mean to say we'd be buying him. Cheers for the smiley though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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