Kaizero Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_3660678,00.html Skysports.com understands Valencia striker Nikola Zigic would be interested in a move to Newcastle. Reports have linked Zigic with a possible summer switch to Tyneside in a swap deal, with Magpies full-back Jose Enrique going to Valencia. Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is believed to be in the market for striking reinforcements, with doubts continuing to surround the future of Michael Owen and the news that both Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka are set to miss the start of next season through injury. Zigic's future at Valencia looks uncertain with the giant striker failing to make an impact at La Mestalla last season. The Serbian international has been continually linked with a move to England and the player's agent, Milan Calasan, says the big target-man would welcome a move to St James' Park. "Yes Nikola would be interested in a move to Newcastle as he has always wanted to play in England," Calasan told skysports.com. "There are many clubs interested in Nikola including some from Italy, but we are waiting to see what Valencia want to do. "We do not know if Valencia want to keep him or sell him." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Another thread How many of these reported swap deals ever come off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Another thread How many of these reported swap deals ever come off? None But this one has Zigic in it, so it's worth a thread imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Just read somewhere that we're after some turkish kid as well, taran or something. Never heard of him myself, someone start a thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 owen injured for start of next season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Just read somewhere that we're after some turkish kid as well, taran or something. Never heard of him myself, someone start a thread. Me neither, heard of Turan though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Yeah that was part of the joke. Well destroyed though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Would be a shame if Enrique left. His talent would probably shine through elsewhere and then everyone would wonder why he was so shit here. It wouldn't matter that most fans would probably say that he played pretty well here once he got a steady run in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Keep Enrique he's good, get Zigic anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Would be pissed off if we sold Enrique - waited 5 years to get a decent LB, then when we finally get one, a pretty good one we end up selling him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Would be pissed off if we sold Enrique - waited 5 years to get a decent LB, then when we finally get one, a pretty good one we end up selling him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Is Enrique decent? I'm not sure he's a better LB than Zigic is a forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Is Enrique decent? I'm not sure he's a better LB than Zigic is a forward. He's not bad. 21, still doesn't speak the language (I think) and he played pretty well in a tumultuous season. At the very least, I think he's worth the risk for the next few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Is Enrique decent? I'm not sure he's a better LB than Zigic is a forward. We have many good forwards but no good LB. We can go and buy forwards without offering a very talent and promising LB that had an ok first year and will get even better if he plays. and I will not be glad if he´s not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 A swap would just be replacing one problem with another. If we want Zigic we can get him without sacrificing Jose. Financially it wouldn't make sense either as we would still have to buy another left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 A swap would just be replacing one problem with another. If we want Zigic we can get him without sacrificing Jose. Financially it wouldn't make sense either as we would still have to buy another left back. Exactly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 A swap would just be replacing one problem with another. If we want Zigic we can get him without sacrificing Jose. Financially it wouldn't make sense either as we would still have to buy another left back. Exactly. Besides, why would we need Zigic when we sign Gomis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Is Enrique decent? I'm not sure he's a better LB than Zigic is a forward. i think he's pretty good and still only 21, and if we sell him, then we will need to replace him, and i can't think of many players much better than enrique that we could go for, and riise might be the replacement they have in mind. if we need him, we can use money to get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaehyun Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Zigic to newcastle? Yes please, Enrique to Valencia? No thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Is Enrique decent? I'm not sure he's a better LB than Zigic is a forward. You dont rate him? Personally, i think he's superb defensively, his attacking attributes arent upto scratch - yet, but i think that can be instilled into him. Its already been mentioned but swapping our only LB (who in my opinion is good and im sure will get better) for a 4th (not counting Sm*th) doesnt make sense. If the board have the criteria that we think they do, i cant see them sanctioning this transfer if Keegan genuinely does have riise on his mind as replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Would be very, very annoyed if we let Enrique go. Think he could turn out to be a very good LB if given a decent chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sondre Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 never ever. enriques value has increased over the last year, showing he can master the premier league. except from his cash-value, he has tremendous value as our only good left back (zog can't play defence). if anything, we buy zigic for money, not that i'm impressed by what he has shown in the champions league this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I would love to see Zigic here, could probably get him for a decent price aswell... He hardly played last sason for valencia but the season before with santander he was excellent... For 5-6 million would deffo be worth a punt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Is Enrique decent? I'm not sure he's a better LB than Zigic is a forward. You dont rate him? Personally, i think he's superb defensively, his attacking attributes arent upto scratch - yet, but i think that can be instilled into him. Its already been mentioned but swapping our only LB (who in my opinion is good and im sure will get better) for a 4th (not counting Sm*th) doesnt make sense. If the board have the criteria that we think they do, i cant see them sanctioning this transfer if Keegan genuinely does have riise on his mind as replacement. Don't think he's been brilliant. Certainly no better than the likes of Nicky Shorey etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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