sparta Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 i would still like to see us go for skjelbreid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 The cash-rich Eastlands side believe they can capitalise on Owen's decision to delay signing a new contract to sign the England forward. Owen has just six months left on his £120,000-a-week deal at St James' Park and has only said that he is prepared to stay until the end of the season. But a significant bid may be enough to tempt Newcastle to cash in now rather than risk losing him on a Bosman free transfer in the summer. Owen has the perfect stage on which to demonstrate his ability in today's televised clash with former club Liverpool, a side Owen has barely concealed his desire to rejoin. But any move back to Anfield would have to overcome the reservations of Anfield manager Rafael Benitez, who was corralled into selling Owen to Real Madrid just weeks after taking charge in 2004. Benitez is thought to be looking elsewhere for reinforcements and may bid for Shakhtar Donetsk's Croatian striker Dario Srna. Damir Stimac, Srna's agent, said yesterday that Srna is not looking for a move but "we have an agreement that if an offer comes from a club that is in the Champions League, that is fighting for its national championship, that has a big tradition, then we will talk about a transfer". That leaves City in pole position to pair Owen with their other principal target for January, Roque Santa Cruz. New Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is adamant the Paraguayan will not leave for less than Rovers' £20 million asking price but Santa Cruz has made it clear he wants to leave. And City's need to reinforce their striking department has become more urgent after Benjani was ruled out for three months with a ruptured thigh muscle. City manager Mark Hughes said: "We hope he will not be out for the same length of time as before but he will be out for a significant amount of time." Another City target, Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna, is widely expected to arrive for a fee in the region of £3 million. Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the experienced Spanish international but are unwilling to be drawn into a bidding war for a 32-year-old. City have also been linked with moves for Craig Bellamy, Wayne Bridge, Joleon Lescott and Kolo Toure as Hughes looks to embark on his much-anticipated spending spree. Away from Eastlands, experts believe this could be the quietest January transfer window for years as clubs start to feel the effects of the credit crunch. Last year, Premier League sides gorged themselves on some £150 million worth of signings, more than doubling the previous record of £70 million, set in 2006. Estimates for this season's spend depend largely on how often Hughes reaches for his chequebook, with agents and clubs alike expecting a downturn. Andy Evans, director of World in Motion sports management, said: "With football here run by British corporations and foreign billionaires, it would be very lucky if it was not affected by what's happened. "The noises coming out of most clubs are that they won't be doing much business because they don't have any money to spend. The only exception to that are Manchester City. A few others might do a bit of business but it will be loans, swaps or player-plus-cash deals. "Clubs could use the crunch as a negotiating tool, but for players, it means consolidating what you're earning now before the effects are really felt, because in a few months' time maybe the wages on offer won't be as good." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/mancity/3982201/Manchester-City-poised-for-Michael-Owen-bid.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 With City's money they could do better than Owen and Santa Cruz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Owen has the perfect stage on which to demonstrate his ability in today's televised clash with former club Liverpool, a side Owen has barely concealed his desire to rejoin. But any move back to Anfield would have to overcome the reservations of Anfield manager Rafael Benitez, who was corralled into selling Owen to Real Madrid just weeks after taking charge in 2004. What is the point in that paragraph? Owen would go to Liverpool, but they don't want him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Owen wouldn't even get into Liverpool's starting XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Owen wouldn't even get into Liverpool's starting XI. Over Kuyt? He's arguably what they need, a scrappy tap in player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Owen wouldn't even get into Liverpool's starting XI. Over Kuyt? He's arguably what they need, a scrappy tap in player. Kuyt plays out wide for them. I can't see why Benitez would want to deploy Owen as a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Apparantly we have bid £6 million for Jimmy Bullard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 £6 million? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Apparantly we have bid £6 million for Jimmy Bullard Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 far too much for a 29year-old midfielder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 far too much for a 32year-old midfielder late 20's aint he ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 far too much for a 32year-old midfielder someone of Jimmy Bullard's ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 far too much for a 29year-old midfielder Agreed. He's 29 btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Ahhh ignore it, just my mate welshy repeating pub talk. Thought he was serious for a moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 far too much for a 32year-old midfielder someone of Jimmy Bullard's ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 That's what you pay for English players who are performing well. When you consider Villa were knocking back £15m+ bids for Gareth Barry, 6 big ones for Bullard seems reasonable. We paid the same for Alan Smith don't forget. I've had a bit of a u-turn on Bullard in all honesty... I wouldn't argue too much with that if there was any truth in it - he'd improve us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Ahhh ignore it, just my mate welshy repeating pub talk. Thought he was serious for a moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martins_9 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 January sales: Sportsmail's guide to who and what your team will get in the New Year By Rob Draper Last updated at 9:41 PM on 27th December 2008 For Premier League bosses and chairmen it's that busy time of year again. The top targets have been identified and the vultures are already circling their prey. Sportsmail examines what your club wants in the New Year and who they will get when the transfer window re-opens for business on January 1. Newcastle What they want: Michael Owen, Shola Ameobi and Nicky Butt to sign new contracts and a left-back, preferably Wayne Bridge if he will leave Chelsea. Bridge over troubled water: Toon owner Mike Ashley is reluctant to splash the cash in January but boss Joe Kinnear wants Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge What they'll get: More instability from owner Mike Ashley, who doesn't want to pay Bridge's wages. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1102152/January-sales-Sportsmails-guide-team-New-Year.html?ITO=1490 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 What they want: Michael Owen, Shola Ameobi and Nicky Butt to sign new contracts... :'( How fucking depressing man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Ahhh ignore it, just my mate welshy repeating pub talk. Thought he was serious for a moment That's what you pay for English players who are performing well. When you consider Villa were knocking back £15m+ bids for Gareth Barry, 6 big ones for Bullard seems reasonable. We paid the same for Alan Smith don't forget. I've had a bit of a u-turn on Bullard in all honesty... I wouldn't argue too much with that if there was any truth in it - he'd improve us. Was just debating whether or not he's worth £6m... imo he probably is in this day and age given all the circumstances. I doubt we'll sign him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 January sales: Sportsmail's guide to who and what your team will get in the New Year By Rob Draper Last updated at 9:41 PM on 27th December 2008 For Premier League bosses and chairmen it's that busy time of year again. The top targets have been identified and the vultures are already circling their prey. Sportsmail examines what your club wants in the New Year and who they will get when the transfer window re-opens for business on January 1. Newcastle What they want: Michael Owen, Shola Ameobi and Nicky Butt to sign new contracts and a left-back, preferably Wayne Bridge if he will leave Chelsea. Bridge over troubled water: Toon owner Mike Ashley is reluctant to splash the cash in January but boss Joe Kinnear wants Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge What they'll get: More instability from owner Mike Ashley, who doesn't want to pay Bridge's wages. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1102152/January-sales-Sportsmails-guide-team-New-Year.html?ITO=1490 If you read it for the other teams, apparently Bolton and Blackburn dream of signing Nicky Butt in January. Heres hoping..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Wayne Bridge is clearly happy enough just sitting on Chelsea's bench and picking up his handsome wage every week for doing very little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Newcastle What they want: Michael Owen, Shola Ameobi and Nicky Butt to sign new contracts and a left-back, preferably Wayne Bridge if he will leave Chelsea. What they'll get: More instability from owner Mike Ashley, who doesn't want to pay Bridge's wages. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1102152/January-sales-Sportsmails-guide-team-New-Year.html?ITO=1490 So they're saying Butt and Ameobi will leave? Fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 NEWS OF THE WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!! http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/111760/ARSENE-WENGER-TARGETS-TOON-THREE-Gunners-boss-chasing-Shay-Given-Steven-Taylor-and-Charles-NZogbia.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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