Guest johnson293 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 From the BBC... TRANSFER RUMOURS Chelsea are being strongly linked with a move for departing Barcelona midfielder Deco. (News of the World) Thierry Henry could be tempted to follow David Beckham into Major League Soccer with a £5.2m-a-year offer to join new club Seattle Sounders. (Various) James McFadden is a wanted man following Birmingham's relegation - with Portsmouth, Sunderland and Celtic chasing the £6m-rated striker. (Sunday Express) Juande Ramos wants £8m-rated Sevilla defender Adriano Correia added to his Tottenham squad this summer. (News of the World) John Arne Riise is ready to snub a move to Newcastle for the lure of Champions League football next season with Schalke emerging as favourites to sign him. (News of the World) Manchester City skipper Richard Dunne has set his heart on a summer move to Tottenham despite efforts by Sven-Goran Eriksson to keep him at Eastlands. (Mail on Sunday) Liverpool are close to completing a £13m double swoop for Italian defender Andrea Dossena and Espanyol left winger Albert Riera. (News of the World) The Reds will also turn their attention to Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing if they fail to land Aston Villa's Gareth Barry. (News of the World) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to raid his homeland, France for three players to make up for the loss of Mathieu Flamini. Wenger has identified Lille midfielder Jean Makoun, St-Etienne right-back Mahamadou Dabo and Marseille's Samir Nasri. (Sunday Telegraph) Everton want to bid £11m for Valencia winger Joaquin. (News of the World) Galatasaray's Turkish midfielder Arda Turan is an £11m target for Newcastle. (News of the World) Tottenham have emerged as favourites to sign Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o after making a £24m bid. And they have also made their interest in West Ham's Dean Ashton clear to the Hammers. (News of the World) Martin O'Neill is confident he will land Arsenal's Justin Hoyte after failing with a £4.5m bid last year. (News of the World) Villa have reached agreement with Chelsea for midfielder Steve Sidwell. The fee for the former Reading star is £7m. (News of the World) Chelsea are poised to ditch Nicolas Anelka and set up the ninth transfer of his career. (Sunday Mirror) Roy Keane hopes to cash in on Manchester City's summer clearout by landing Stephen Ireland. (News of the World) Tottenham are weighing up a move for Michael Owen if their bid to land Samuel Eto'o collapses. (The People) OTHER GOSSIP Outgoing Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is desperate to succeed Avram Grant as boss of Chelsea this summer. (Various) Manchester City owner could be prepared to perform a u-turn and stick with manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. (Sunday Express) Michael Carrick has joined Manchester United's big money elite with a new £14.5m four-year contract. (News of the World) American president George Bush has emrged as a key figure in Tom Hicks's plans to retain his grip on co-ownership of Liverpool. (News of the World) Derby want former England boss Steve McClaren to take them back into the Premier League. (News of the World) AND FINALLY Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has ensured his team will be cheered by 1,000 local fans at the Champions League final on Wednesday. (Mail on Sunday) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Seems like Spurs are on a crusade to ensure they nab every player we're linked to this Summer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filflop1 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Spuds could not afford his wages they have a structure ithink Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 The Spurs of this transfer window reminds me of a grubby toddler that wants the toys the other kid at playgroup wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc_geordie Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 A poor mans Chelsea approach, signing all of the players their rivals want so that they can't have them. Might be difficult keeping a good team spirit if all of the players believe they should be playing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShearMagic Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. By finishing 11th? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep456 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. By finishing 11th? Got him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I got outbid for the maroon striped away shirt on ebay by a [email protected] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I heard a rumour that GeJon is white. I don't believe it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I got outbid for the maroon striped away shirt on ebay by a [email protected] That won't be the full story. He'll have bid less, and be paying it in installments, but the shirt wanted to go to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I can't understand why they would go for Owen if they fail in their bid for Eto'o. Completely different types of player. Don't rate Riise. Never heard of this Turkish lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I got outbid for the maroon striped away shirt on ebay by a [email protected] That won't be the full story. He'll have bid less, and be paying it in installments, but the shirt wanted to go to him. :lol: :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Spurs linked with signing Owen at a time we are meant to be preparing a new contract for him that makes him take less £££'s per week home or Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. By finishing 11th? No, by building a squad that´s much better than ours and appointing a top class manager to guide them there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. By finishing 11th? No, by building a squad that´s much better than ours and appointing a top class manager to guide them there. Ramos won't be there long, he doesn't stay anywhere long. And didn't they build a top class squad last summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. By finishing 11th? No, by building a squad that´s much better than ours and appointing a top class manager to guide them there. Ramos won't be there long, he doesn't stay anywhere long. And didn't they build a top class squad last summer? Yes, and they fucked it up, which is not to say they will do it again. Player for player, their squad is stronger than ours and they are adding real quality to it. I would say they aren´t to far behind Liverpool in terms of squad strength, whereas we are light years behind, especially as they keep snitching the few top quality players that will consider coming to a ´non top 4 club´ away in front of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Can't believe no-one's picked up on this one yet: American president George Bush has emrged as a key figure in Tom Hicks's plans to retain his grip on co-ownership of Liverpool. (News of the World) Talk about out of the frying pan into the fire!! I'd piss myself laughing if he ended up owning them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I got outbid for the maroon striped away shirt on ebay by a [email protected] LOL ! Nice one ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yes, and they f***ed it up, which is not to say they will do it again. Player for player, their squad is stronger than ours and they are adding real quality to it. I would say they aren´t to far behind Liverpool in terms of squad strength, whereas we are light years behind, especially as they keep snitching the few top quality players that will consider coming to a ´non top 4 club´ away in front of us. If we started last season with Keegan we would have been way above Spurs, I doubt Ramos would have made that much difference to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 More in depth from Teamtalk: SUNDAY MIRROR Arsene Wenger is preparing a £25m-plus spending spree this summer. Kevin Keegan is trying to persuade Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to make Manchester City's Richard Dunne his first signing this summer. Sven-Goran Eriksson could get a stay of execution at Manchester City when he meets owner Thaksin Shinawatra. Roberto Mancini claims he is in pole position to become Chelsea's next manager. Sunderland and Blackburn are in a £4m chase for Sheffield United's Michael Tonge. Cristiano Ronaldo has said that money will not be a key factor in any decision about his Manchester United future. THE PEOPLE Cristiano Ronaldo will give Manchester United another season before considering his future. Leicester City old boy Simon Grayson looks set to becomes the Foxes new boss. Manchester United's Gerard Pique wants to return to Barcelona. Newcastle's Damien Duff is set to quit Tyneside this summer. Nottingham Forest want Andy Cole to end his career at the City Ground. Tottenham are ready to make a shock move for Diego Forlan. Middlesbrough are the surprise leaders in the chase for Derby's Giles Barnes. Fulham are ready to move for Manchester City 'keeper Andreas Isaksson. Tottenham are facing a major battle to convince Samuel Eto'o he should move to White Hart Lane rather than Arsenal. Ipswich have turned to Northampton's Mark Bunn for a 'keeper after Thomas Sorensen priced himself out of a move from Aston Villa. Liverpool have made a sensational swoop for Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar. SUNDAY EXPRESS Thierry Henry is to snub a return to the Premier League in favour of a £5m-a-year move to the MLS. James McFadden is being eyed by Portsmouth, Sunderland and Celtic following Birmingham's relegation. NEWS OF THE WORLD Chelsea are being strongly linked with Barcelona midfielder Deco. Roberto Mancini is desperate to succeed Avram Grant at Chelsea this summer. Wolves are set to sign Derby midfielder David Jones and Leicester striker Steve Howard. Liverpool defender John Arne Riise is set to snub a move to Newcastle. Liverpool are close to completing a £13m swoop for Andrea Dossena and Albert Riera. West Ham are planning a move for Newcastle's Steven Taylor. Turkish starlet Arda Turan is an £11m target of Newcastle. Everton want to bid £11m for Valencia winger Joaquin. It looks like Steve Coppell will see out the remaining year of his contract at Reading. Liverpool will move for Stewart Downing if they fail to land Gareth Barry. Derby want former boss Steve McClaren to take them back into the Premier League. Martin O'Neill is confident that Aston Villa will land Arsenal's Justin Hoyte. Spurs have emerged as hot favourites to sign Samuel Eto'o after they made a £24m bid. MAIL ON SUNDAY Chelsea have set their sights on Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini taking over from Avram Grant. Sir Bobby Charlton has accused Real Madrid of 'unethical' behaviour by publicly courting Cristiano Ronaldo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. They're building a serious challenge by being linked with loads of players in the News of the World? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Can't believe no-one's picked up on this one yet: American president George Bush has emrged as a key figure in Tom Hicks's plans to retain his grip on co-ownership of Liverpool. (News of the World) Talk about out of the frying pan into the fire!! I'd piss myself laughing if he ended up owning them. If only In true journalistic style, he's only loosely linked: BUSH HOLDS KOP KEY by CHRIS BASCOMBE AMERICAN President George Bush has emerged as a key figure in Tom Hicks' plans to retain his grip on co-ownership of Liverpool. Bush is considering buying back shares in the Texas Rangers baseball team he sold to Hicks in 1998 once his term at the White House ends in January. The Texas Rangers are worth an estimated £200million. And the sale of some shares in his American sports interests may be enough to cover part of the cost of buying George Gillett's 50 per cent stake in Anfield. Crumbling But Hicks' critics claim he is only considering selling part of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars ice hockey team because his empire is crumbling. The next crucial financial deadline is September, when the club must prove they have the funds to begin construction of the new stadium at Stanley Park. If Hicks and Gillett cannot provide assurances, Dubai International Capital will finally have the opportunity to buy into Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yes, and they f***ed it up, which is not to say they will do it again. Player for player, their squad is stronger than ours and they are adding real quality to it. I would say they aren´t to far behind Liverpool in terms of squad strength, whereas we are light years behind, especially as they keep snitching the few top quality players that will consider coming to a ´non top 4 club´ away in front of us. If we started last season with Keegan we would have been way above Spurs, I doubt Ramos would have made that much difference to them. Means nowt. Their squad pisses all over ours as things stand, and their manager isn´t exactly clueless either. They are setting themselves up well for next season, whereas we might well be in for another false dawn the way things are turning out.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well, at least the seem to be building a serious challenge to the top 4 rather than talk about it (or it being impossible) like we seem to be doing.. They're building a serious challenge by being linked with loads of players in the News of the World? Ermm, Woodgate, Modric..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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