madras Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Well seeing as the media did not have a clue about any of our other signings this summer, pardon me if I think this might just be bullshit. and not even a quote in the mirror piece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 just been spotted in greggs opposite the central station,press conference 2pm etc..etc.... etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 finally an unsubstantiated rumor I'd be happy with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Aimar? was that the grand exclusive?? Nixon wins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just grabbed this off the Journal website at the bottom of the Milner wage increase article thats got nowt to do with this . Meanwhile, Newcastle are believed to have become the new favourites in the battle to sign Argentina’s attacking midfielder Pablo Aimar. The 28-year-old had looked destined to sign for Portugal giants Benfica last week, but Newcastle have made a late attempt to hijack the deal and it is understood they have agreed to go close to meeting the £7m his club, Real Zaragoza, are demanding. Not that this is any more news than what we already have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Here's hoping that this deal is true, but I have to say it does feel like we're being used. We'll see. used for what ? if the agent is saying newcastle are interested i doubt zaragosa or benfica will take notice without an official bid from us. if it's on wages it means we have made an approach, if it's to up the fee...that doesn't work anymore as players will often go to the club that bids less of a transfer fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's Aimar's recent injury record like? Anybody? Wiki reckons he only played 22 games for Zaragoza last year, sounds worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Don't get sucked in people! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Does anyone really believe that clubs believe agent bollocks in the press about other clubs interest in players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's Aimar's recent injury record like? Anybody? Wiki reckons he only played 22 games for Zaragoza last year, sounds worrying. As I recall, he was simply out of favor.. he's a fragile player, but I don't recall him being seriously injured lately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Here's hoping that this deal is true, but I have to say it does feel like we're being used. We'll see. used for what ? if the agent is saying newcastle are interested i doubt zaragosa or benfica will take notice without an official bid from us. if it's on wages it means we have made an approach, if it's to up the fee...that doesn't work anymore as players will often go to the club that bids less of a transfer fee. I think it would hurry Benfica up to be told that we are sniffing around (with the agent telling the press he's opened talks with a premier league club). and no doubt zaragosa would be willing to go along with that ie lying about another club having made an OFFICIAL approach ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shearer_206 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's Aimar's recent injury record like? Anybody? Wiki reckons he only played 22 games for Zaragoza last year, sounds worrying. No idea sorry, but, in Keegan we trust and all that. If I remember correctly he picked up an injury in his second season and missed most of it. Then he struggled to shine in a struggling team so was benched. He's hardly the grafter you want in a relegation battle. But he will do for me. (still can't see it happening though!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Until David Craig is outside SJP with a gaggle of mongs I aint believing a word of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flair Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I cant see him coming here, mainly due to the exposure the rumor has got, both our signings were kept quiet. Are you kidding me? Like people would want to know/care about who Guthrie signed for. With small-range signings like Jonas and Guthrie, it is very easy to keep it quiet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Until David Craig is outside SJP with a gaggle of mongs I aint believing a word of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If, IF, this is genuine then you have to wonder what the fuck Keegan was on about when he said that negative comment re: signing Sth Americans. Don't recall it word for word but Keegan doesn't talk just to hear the sound of his own voice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If, IF, this is genuine then you have to wonder what the fuck Keegan was on about when he said that negative comment re: signing Sth Americans. Don't recall it word for word but Keegan doesn't talk just to hear the sound of his own voice. Positive view: he never said he WOULDN'T sign any of them, just that he'd prefer Premier League proven players. He's happy to get good players though, wherever they're from. Negative view: overruled by Vetere/Wise/Ashley and is just a figurehead. In fact we're signing them specifically to piss Keegan off. Take your pick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 i'm sure he said signing unproven south americans who had no experience of european football was a bad idea, whereas aimar is an established international with 7 years worth of european football including the champions league and has won trophies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flair Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 If, IF, this is genuine then you have to wonder what the f*** Keegan was on about when he said that negative comment re: signing Sth Americans. Don't recall it word for word but Keegan doesn't talk just to hear the sound of his own voice. Positive view: he never said he WOULDN'T sign any of them, just that he'd prefer Premier League proven players. He's happy to get good players though, wherever they're from. Negative view: overruled by Vetere/Wise/Ashley and is just a figurehead. In fact we're signing them specifically to piss Keegan off. Take your pick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggybread Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 didnt the mirror say inler was a done deal last week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yep. Same day Udinese called it bullshit. Also, they had Portsmouth on the brink of signing Wayne Bridge yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Although there is no doubt he has talent I don't really see where Aimar is likely to fit in, Keegan isn't going to drop Owen for him and he doesn't play wide and is too lightweight for a midfield slot in 4-4-2 or in the Barton/Geremi role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yeah but to be fair this Aimar story has been rumbling along for a while now. AS saying he was all set for Benfica until we made an official €8.8m offer yesterday evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 All very interesting indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Although there is no doubt he has talent I don't really see where Aimar is likely to fit in, Keegan isn't going to drop Owen for him and he doesn't play wide and is too lightweight for a midfield slot in 4-4-2 or in the Barton/Geremi role. if we are to play 4-3-3 he'd be perfect for a midfield role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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