Realistic Transfer Targets January 2010

[BeloEmre]

NEWCASTLE UNITED are understood to have made a bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder James Perch.

 

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2010/01/19/newcastle-united-in-bid-for-forest-star-72703-25637323/

 

Never seen im play. Any good?

[Segun Oluwaniyi]

Apparently this Perch character can play a whole lot of positions in defence and midfield. If this is the case, then we shouold go ahead and sign him up as we're short in numbers for every midfield and defensive position.

[Village Idiot]

Apparently this Perch character can play a whole lot of positions in defence and midfield. If this is the case, then we shouold go ahead and sign him up as we're short in numbers for every midfield and defensive position.

 

Wikipedia says he's Forest's captain, would they really sell him to a promotion rival?

[Guest Roger Kint]

Apparently this Perch character can play a whole lot of positions in defence and midfield. If this is the case, then we shouold go ahead and sign him up as we're short in numbers for every midfield and defensive position.

 

Wikipedia says he's Forest's captain, would they really sell him to a promotion rival?

 

Them selling him is about as likely as us paying for him tbh

[Yorkie]

Apparently this Perch character can play a whole lot of positions in defence and midfield. If this is the case, then we shouold go ahead and sign him up as we're short in numbers for every midfield and defensive position.

 

See what you're saying but i disagree. We've got numerous jack of many trades/master of none cloggers in our midfield. We badly need a specialist right-midfielder above anything imo.

[Tsunami]

We need pace in the middle of the park. QPR, Forest & WBA have all caused us major problems through quick passing and pace from box to box through the centre. Last night was embarrassing at times with the space and spare men they had through this area.

 

Ideally, I'd also like to see pace on the right wing as well but we were found well wanting at times last night.

[Dokko]

Apparently this Perch character can play a whole lot of positions in defence and midfield. If this is the case, then we shouold go ahead and sign him up as we're short in numbers for every midfield and defensive position.

 

Wikipedia says he's Forest's captain, would they really sell him to a promotion rival?

 

Them selling him is about as likely as us paying for him tbh

 

Spot on unfortunately.

 

 

[KaKa]

10:30 Rodrigo Possebon has returned to Manchester United from a loan-spell at Portugese club Sporting Braga. Unfortunately for Manchester United, the highly-regarded Brazilian only made a few appearences for Braga and reportedly continually failed to turn up for training.

 

Newcastle United were apparently keen on landing Possebon in a possible loan deal, Chris Hughton might now renew his interest in the striker.

[KaKa]

Althoug Possebon is a midfielder and not a striker ...

[ChrisMcQuillan]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8470445.stm

Out-of-favour Sunderland striker David Healy is pleading with clubs to consider snapping him up before the end of the current transfer window.

The Northern Ireland striker has failed to win a regular starting place for the Black Cats since moving to the club in August 2008.

"I know my future is not going to be at Sunderland," Healy told BBC Sport.

"I'm more than willing to go back to the Championship and get back to enjoying my football again."

Healy added:"It's been a disappointing time and people have said that it's time to move on but when you have a contract and a family where you live, sometimes it's difficult."

Healy has been linked with a number of clubs but the 30-year-old downplayed those press reports as "speculation".

"I haven't got my eye on anywhere. I have been linked to a number of Championship clubs but I can't name anybody.

"But it's two weeks until the end of the transfer window and I know that things aren't going to progress for me at Sunderland."

Healy acknowledged that a return to League One leaders Leeds would interest him.

"If there was a club I was ever going to go back to play for, it would be Leeds. I have huge affection for the club."

In November, Healy failed to win a starting place for Northern Ireland's friendly against Serbia.

It was the first time Healy had been dropped for a home game at Windsor Park since his international career started in February 2000.

 

Quality finisher who will thrive with regular football.  Please, PLEASE bring him in!

[jdckelly]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8470445.stm

Out-of-favour Sunderland striker David Healy is pleading with clubs to consider snapping him up before the end of the current transfer window.

The Northern Ireland striker has failed to win a regular starting place for the Black Cats since moving to the club in August 2008.

"I know my future is not going to be at Sunderland," Healy told BBC Sport.

"I'm more than willing to go back to the Championship and get back to enjoying my football again."

Healy added:"It's been a disappointing time and people have said that it's time to move on but when you have a contract and a family where you live, sometimes it's difficult."

Healy has been linked with a number of clubs but the 30-year-old downplayed those press reports as "speculation".

"I haven't got my eye on anywhere. I have been linked to a number of Championship clubs but I can't name anybody.

"But it's two weeks until the end of the transfer window and I know that things aren't going to progress for me at Sunderland."

Healy acknowledged that a return to League One leaders Leeds would interest him.

"If there was a club I was ever going to go back to play for, it would be Leeds. I have huge affection for the club."

In November, Healy failed to win a starting place for Northern Ireland's friendly against Serbia.

It was the first time Healy had been dropped for a home game at Windsor Park since his international career started in February 2000.

 

Quality finisher who will thrive with regular football.  Please, PLEASE bring him in!

honestly no id rather harewood

[cubaricho]

I would be okay with us taking a punt on Healy.  Did well in the SPL if I remember correctly?  I figure that's about on par with the Championship.

[Scottish Mag]

I would be okay with us taking a punt on Healy.  Did well in the SPL if I remember correctly?  I figure that's about on par with the Championship.

 

He never played in the SPL, Colin Healy did.

[Guest Stephen927]

I would be okay with us taking a punt on Healy.  Did well in the SPL if I remember correctly?  I figure that's about on par with the Championship.

 

Not the SPL mate. He did alright at Leeds in the Championship.

[ChrisMcQuillan]

I would be okay with us taking a punt on Healy.  Did well in the SPL if I remember correctly?  I figure that's about on par with the Championship.

 

Not the SPL mate. He did alright at Leeds in the Championship.

 

Just look at his hat-trick against Spain if you want examples of his finishing.  He would be able to do a job for us, no doubt.  I actually think he was Premier League quality a few years ago.  Maybe not anymore.

[steve_69]

I'd have him here in a shot. Let's just hope Hughton/Ashley have read his come-and-get-me plea

[Keefaz]

I'd take him, easy.

[Guest Stephen927]

As a loan in this league, yes. I wouldn't feel confident playing him in the Premiership.

[TRon]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8470445.stm

Out-of-favour Sunderland striker David Healy is pleading with clubs to consider snapping him up before the end of the current transfer window.

The Northern Ireland striker has failed to win a regular starting place for the Black Cats since moving to the club in August 2008.

"I know my future is not going to be at Sunderland," Healy told BBC Sport.

"I'm more than willing to go back to the Championship and get back to enjoying my football again."

Healy added:"It's been a disappointing time and people have said that it's time to move on but when you have a contract and a family where you live, sometimes it's difficult."

Healy has been linked with a number of clubs but the 30-year-old downplayed those press reports as "speculation".

"I haven't got my eye on anywhere. I have been linked to a number of Championship clubs but I can't name anybody.

"But it's two weeks until the end of the transfer window and I know that things aren't going to progress for me at Sunderland."

Healy acknowledged that a return to League One leaders Leeds would interest him.

"If there was a club I was ever going to go back to play for, it would be Leeds. I have huge affection for the club."

In November, Healy failed to win a starting place for Northern Ireland's friendly against Serbia.

It was the first time Healy had been dropped for a home game at Windsor Park since his international career started in February 2000.

 

Quality finisher who will thrive with regular football.  Please, PLEASE bring him in!

 

Another 30 yr old to go with the tired bunch we already have here. Ashley's Arsenal blueprint in action 

[UV]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8470445.stm

Out-of-favour Sunderland striker David Healy is pleading with clubs to consider snapping him up before the end of the current transfer window.

The Northern Ireland striker has failed to win a regular starting place for the Black Cats since moving to the club in August 2008.

"I know my future is not going to be at Sunderland," Healy told BBC Sport.

"I'm more than willing to go back to the Championship and get back to enjoying my football again."

Healy added:"It's been a disappointing time and people have said that it's time to move on but when you have a contract and a family where you live, sometimes it's difficult."

Healy has been linked with a number of clubs but the 30-year-old downplayed those press reports as "speculation".

"I haven't got my eye on anywhere. I have been linked to a number of Championship clubs but I can't name anybody.

"But it's two weeks until the end of the transfer window and I know that things aren't going to progress for me at Sunderland."

Healy acknowledged that a return to League One leaders Leeds would interest him.

"If there was a club I was ever going to go back to play for, it would be Leeds. I have huge affection for the club."

In November, Healy failed to win a starting place for Northern Ireland's friendly against Serbia.

It was the first time Healy had been dropped for a home game at Windsor Park since his international career started in February 2000.

 

Quality finisher who will thrive with regular football.  Please, PLEASE bring him in!

 

Another 30 yr old to go with the tired bunch we already have here. Ashley's Arsenal blueprint in action 

 

I thought it was Aston Villa we were copying. You know the team we sold our 22 year old right winger to and who have spent over £90m net in the last 5 years, all financed by the owner. 

 

The Magpies will continue to look to sign the best young players from across Europe for their Academy, but United’s managing director is adamant that should not be seen as a lack of ambition or an attempt to do things on the cheap, as he also promised the required investment in senior players.

 

And, with their business plan apparently back on track following the decision to take the club off the market, Llambias is confident Newcastle will go from strength to strength over the next few years.

 

He said: “We’re not selling, we’re trying to stabilise our team and we’re back on track with our business plan. In five years’ time I would hope we would be challenging for everything. We hope to be like an Aston Villa. But you need to have solid grounding under your feet.

 

“You need that – it should have been built years ago. We inherited so much. We’re knocking down walls and rebuilding.

 

“We want to build it on a solid base and it’s not where Newcastle has been for a long time. It’s worth taking into consideration that we’re now financially stronger than we’ve ever been – and that can only improve.

 

“We can promise that we won’t take a penny out of this club. It will go straight back into this club. We’re not selling, there is no point selling it.”

 

Probably should have banned the Journal back then for the "accuracy, tone, inference and content of the article".

[Guest Heneage]

He is a midfielder for one, and I don't think he's chosen his nationality he is also Italian.

 

SKY also reckon QPR want £2m for Routledge, never before has a player been more tailor made for us than him.

[Yorkie]

Routledge would be a God-send. I like Guthrie and i'd rather he was out on the wing than anywhere else, but that's only cos there's no one else really capable.

[Village Idiot]

He is a midfielder for one, and I don't think he's chosen his nationality he is also Italian.

 

SKY also reckon QPR want £2m for Routledge, never before has a player been more tailor made for us than him.

 

Routledge for you lot would be mint, and I think he can potentially do the step up. Have you been linked to him or are you just suggesting the name?

[Guest WashyGeordie]

Dunno if it's been mentioned, but i heard that we're going to get Danny Collins on loan?

 

Most likely b/s, and i don't know Hughton's obsession with chasing defenders, when our priority should be midfield, or even a striker.

[Disco]

Routledge's head is too big for body. No thanks.