WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I know this is usually Thespence's job, but I'm up far too early, and there's one ' ' story in there concerning our beloved team... Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will launch a £20m summer bid to sign Valencia forward David Villa. (Mail on Sunday) The Gunners are also keen on Fiorentina's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo, who has a £17.9m buy-out clause in his contract. Chelsea, Aston Villa, Juventus and Lyon have also inquired about signing the 25-year-old. (The Observer) Manchester City and Manchester United are fighting it out to sign 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Neymar, who has been dubbed the new Robinho, but his club Santos want at least £15m for the teenager. (News of the World) England midfielder Gareth Barry will turn down a summer move to Liverpool to stay with Aston Villa - if Martin O'Neill's side qualify for next season's Champions League. (News of the World) Barcelona are keen on Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra and could capture the French star for £20m. (News of the World) Manchester City have offered highly-rated teenage striker Daniel Sturridge a four-year deal that could be worth up to £30,000 a week but he is willing to accept less money elsewhere to secure regular first-team football in the Premier League. (News of the World) Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez wants to loan French midfielder Damien Plessis to a Championship side so he can gain first-team experience. (News of the World) Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has made a fresh threat to quit his post at Anfield after again failing to agree terms on a new four-year contract. (News of the World) It was the third contract to be offered Benitez in the last few months and had been specially reworded to ensure he had full control over transfers and the club's youth academy. (Mail on Sunday) Or, it was the fifth time Benitez has turned down a new deal and he claims he cannot work in the present structure at the club while co-owner George Gillett Jr and chief executive Rick Parry remain in power. (News of the World) New negotiations with Benitez will not start until after Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday - at the earliest. (Mail on Sunday) Benitez's failure to commit himself to the Reds has opened the door for another bid from Real Madrid to take him to the Bernabéu but Manchester City and Chelsea are also interested. (Sunday Express) Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has told close friends he wants to return to the Premier League next season - alerting Newcastle and Manchester City. (Sunday Express) Mourinho has vowed to beat Manchester United in their Champions League last-16 tie and go on to win the competition. Inter host United in the first leg at the San Siro on Tuesday. (Mail on Sunday) Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has been held back from taking charge at managerless Portsmouth because the Pompey squad want Mexico boss Sven-Goran Eriksson to get the job. (News of the World) Newcastle striker Michael Owen hopes to boost his side's fight against relegation by returning from his ankle injury in time to face Hull City on 14 March. (News of the World) Owen has had a secret operation in Germany on a niggling groin problem but that should not delay his return to fitness. (Various) New Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink insists Blues strikers Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba can play together up front - if they improve their defensive work. (Mail on Sunday) The surgeon who operated on Eduardo's shattered leg initially thought he would have to amputate the Croatian star's limb because of the severity of the injury and is amazed the striker has returned to top-class football just a year later. (News of the World) Bolton want to replace boss Gary Megson with Burnley manager Owen Coyle in the summer. (News of the World) Fifa have made a proposal to increase the length of the half-time interval in matches from 15 to 20 minutes. (The Observer) Crisis club Weymouth - who saw their youth team beaten 9-0 by Rushden & Diamonds in the Blue Square Premier on Saturday after their unpaid first-team squad refused to play because they were not properly insured - look likely to go into administration. (The Non-League Paper) Manchester City defender Micah Richards says he will continue to wear earrings and drive fast cars despite fears his image as football's 'Mr Bling' is behind his slump in form this season. (Mail on Sunday) Newcastle's Liverpool-born defender Ryan Taylor hopes to upset about 20 of his Everton-supporting mates who will be at St James' Park on Sunday for the Magpies' Premier League game against the Toffees. (News of the World) Real Madrid have secured the signing of one of Arsenal's biggest stars - reigning Premier League groundsman of the year Paul Burgess, who is set to leave the Emirates Stadium for the Bernabéu at the start of March. (News of the World) Former Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he was forced out of the Stadium of Light in December because the club's owner Ellis Short did not like his autobiography. (Sunday Express) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/7904204.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Mourinho is just being a tease, as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 JOSE: I WANT JOB IN ENGLAND Jose Mourinho has told close friends that he wants to quit Italy and return to the Premier League in the summer. Mourinho, whose Inter Milan side take on Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday, has privately confessed that he is not a big fan of Italian football. He has often been at war with the Italian media, despite Inter Milan set to finish as Serie A champions for the fourth season running. Mourinho says he misses life in England following his abrupt exit from Chelsea after a fall-out with Stamford Bridge owner Roman Abramovich in September 2007. This revelation is bound to encourage long-standing interest from both Manchester City and Newcastle United. City’s wealthy backer, Sheikh Mansour, has supported current boss Mark Hughes in the transfer market. But he would quickly switch his allegiance to ‘The Special One’ given any encouragement, while Newcastle owner Mike Ashley sounded out Mourinho before appointing Kevin Keegan 13 months ago. The job that Mourinho really wants back in England is to become Sir Alex Ferguson’s eventual successor. The onerous task of stepping into the Scot’s shoes at Old Trafford appeals to Mourinho’s great sense of adventure. But the ambitious Portuguese boss faces a wait, with Ferguson showing no signs of quitting despite 22 years at the helm. Some influential people within Old Trafford also see Mourinho as too maverick for their tastes. Mourinho, though, is loving being back in the English media spotlight as he prepares to pit his wits against Manchester United. It’s something he has badly missed and, according to close associates, is something he intends to put right having already sown the seeds that he would like to return to Chelsea one day. http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/85844/Jose-I-want-job-in-England- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Two players who suffer from small man syndrome have fell out: The warring factions are so entrenched, according to one club insider, the atmosphere is damaging team morale. It came to a head after last weekend’s defeat at Portsmouth when striker Craig Bellamy clashed with Brazilians Robinho and Elano. Our source revealed: “Bellamy and Robinho had a slanging match after the game. It became very heated, with Bellamy accusing Robinho of not trying. Elano then joined in. “A meeting was arranged at the training ground on Monday to clear the air but Robinho is now refusing to talk to Bellamy. Flouts “Most of the players support Bellamy. There is a widespread feeling that Robinho is taking the mickey. From a http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/187498/CITY-CANT-BUY-WAY-OUT-OF-CRISIS-Sheikh-finds-money-isnt-the-answer-to-all-ills.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Who's Owen trying to keep his operation secret from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpinTheBlackCircle Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Who's Owen trying to keep his operation secret from? Gary Brady Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Who's Owen trying to keep his operation secret from? No one but 'Michael Owen Has OP' is not a new headline/great story but "MICHAEL OWEN HAS SECRET OP' has a edge to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 while Newcastle owner Mike Ashley sounded out Mourinho before appointing Kevin Keegan 13 months ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Any ideas of who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Any ideas of who? Well he apprently brokers a lot of deals in the sam vein as what Pini Zhavi does. I believe he took Ramos to Tottenham for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Any ideas of who? Well he apprently brokers a lot of deals in the sam vein as what Pini Zhavi does. I believe he took Ramos to Tottenham for example. Does he really? I thought Paul Kemsley was the driving force in getting Ramos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Who's Owen trying to keep his operation secret from? Considering he will be looking to secure a big contract from someone this summer, I could well see why he would be looking to keep it secret. No one is going to pay him what he wants though, because he is always injured. I doubt he will get a better offer than what we have made to him and I hope it's been withdrawn now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 any chance of getting the mourinho link converted into green crayon ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Mourinho Never gonna happen like, but we can dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Any ideas of who? Well he apprently brokers a lot of deals in the sam vein as what Pini Zhavi does. I believe he took Ramos to Tottenham for example. Does he really? I thought Paul Kemsley was the driving force in getting Ramos. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291140/Jimenez-role-adds-to-mystery-of-St-James.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Any ideas of who? Well he apprently brokers a lot of deals in the sam vein as what Pini Zhavi does. I believe he took Ramos to Tottenham for example. Does he really? I thought Paul Kemsley was the driving force in getting Ramos. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291140/Jimenez-role-adds-to-mystery-of-St-James.html Yeah I read that when it first came out, I was not convinced then & I am not now about how 'extensive' his network is meant to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 NEWCASTLE are eyeing a summer move for Inter Milan striker David Suazo. United are understood to have enquired with Inter about the availability of the Honduran international, who is currently on loan at Benfica. Kevin Keegan considered a move for Suazo last summer, but Newcastle are spreading their net again amid doubts over the future of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins. With Mark Viduka to leave St James’s Park when his contract expires in the summer, United face a potential striker crisis. And Suazo would bring both pace and proven goalscoring ability, having made his name during a prolific spell with Cagliari in Serie A. The success of Wilson Palacios (now of Tottenham) and Maynor Figueroa at Wigan has improved the stock of Honduran football, which suffered embarrassment when Milton Nunez flopped spectacularly at Sunderland. Asked about the prospect of Suazo moving to the Premier League, his father and agent, Nicolas said: “David is happy in Benfica and another year on loan there is possible. “Inter want to wait until June to mae a decision, and we don’t have a problem with that. England? Some clubs are interested, but I repeat that Inter are the key in all this.” Meanwhile, former Newcastle vice-president Tony Jimenez may still be working on behalf of the club — in checking out transfer targets in Spain. Jimenez, part of the infamous “Cockney Mafia” at St James’s Park, officially parted company with United last October. But sources suggest he was one of two people representing Newcastle who spoke to Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez about the availability of striker Nikola Zigic during the January transfer window. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-utd/newcastle-utd-news/2009/02/22/newcastle-are-eyeing-a-summer-move-for-inter-milan-striker-david-suazo-79310-22980668/ This part could be true anyway, didn't he only leave because the club was supposed to be in new hands before the Jan window? Yeah, that was why he left. I hope he's back because he apparently had some ridiculously good contacts in football. Any ideas of who? Well he apprently brokers a lot of deals in the sam vein as what Pini Zhavi does. I believe he took Ramos to Tottenham for example. Does he really? I thought Paul Kemsley was the driving force in getting Ramos. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291140/Jimenez-role-adds-to-mystery-of-St-James.html Yeah I read that when it first came out, I was not convinced then & I am not now about how 'extensive' his network is meant to be. Um ... okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Llambias said Jimenez no longer has a role in NUFC, in his recent Q&A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 while Newcastle owner Mike Ashley sounded out Mourinho before appointing Kevin Keegan 13 months ago. There goes my socks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 When Jose returns to England, it will be to replace Ferguson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 When Jose returns to England, it will be to replace Ferguson cant see him ever managing Man U Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 When Jose returns to England, it will be to replace Ferguson cant see him ever managing Man U I can't see him replacing Fergie, but I can see him replacing the sacked replacement for Fergie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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