Swissmag Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Fussballtransfers.com (a german rumour site) wrote about Liverpool being the surprise: The truth of the message is a mystery. Ben Arfas Father Michel Ouazine recently discredited as a "guru". In addition, claims the Daily Star ', the Frenchman would be the replacement for Javier Mascherano, it should move to FC Barcelona. The plan could cause problems for those pool 'defense with him, Ben Arfa is still a much more offensive-oriented player than the Argentines. (Google translation) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 A loan deal (with or without an option to buy) could and should have been sewn up weeks ago for the lad. Squabbling over a few hundred grand is going to cost us. Good players cost good money. How exactly? Am I wrong in remebering that Marseille pulled out of the agreement? Depends on who and what you believe. I believe there was a deal to be done weeks ago before it generated into a saga and we fudged it because we were tight c***s. That's my belief and I've got no way of proving or disproving it btw. Wasn't that deal dependant on us buying him if we stayed up or he played 25 league games. Would you have agreed to that if it was your decision? Yes - in a heartbeat. Why? That presents numerous problems, just look at Dindane's loan to Pompey for one example. It's a heck of a gamble. If it didn't work out we'd still sell him on for a small profit or loss. He's a quality player and clubs are always looking for good players and most are prepared to pay for them. Not exactly rocket science tbh. That's just risible nonsense, man. No one wants to fork out anything for him right now, despite his obvious talent and Marseille being desperate to get rid. Yet you'd expect us to make a profit on this obvious loon and trouble-maker after a season that "didn't work out"? I didn't say I'd expect to make a small profit on him. I suggested we'd roughly get back what we paid for him give or take a million or so either way (similar to Martins). Hence small loss or small profit. Someone's going to get hold of this lad and get the best out of him, I'd like it to be us and I think he's worth the gamble is all I'm saying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest secteur2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Told yer's pages ago that it would be Masch to Barca, HBA to L'pool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 He's quality. He'll always be in demand from clubs who have a manager who can handle his type of character. He'll always have offers. How many times have you watched him? How is ths relevant? Do I have to watch a player a certain number of times before I can say he's a good like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Didnt Dassier say there was going to be a 'big surprise' today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Didnt Dassier say there was going to be a 'big surprise' today? Yeah Liverpool taking him i'd expect See this type of fuck up always means we're with the also rans. Can see him doing well at the dippers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Didnt Dassier say there was going to be a 'big surprise' today? Yeah but the guy is full of s**t. The only surprise would be if he was telling the truth! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Didnt Dassier say there was going to be a 'big surprise' today? Yeah but the guy is full of s**t. The only surprise would be if he was telling the truth! totally agree...I am still waiting for that big surprise! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't really see what use Liverpool would have for him after signing Cole, although they will have cash once they inevitably flog Mascherano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 They may use him as a replacement for Aquilani but they look well stocked there really. Liverpool are buying Konchesky today and are probably after Cole, so they might be pre-occupied. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't really see what use Liverpool would have for him after signing Cole, although they will have cash once they inevitably flog Mascherano. I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 http://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2010-08-25/ben-arfa-naar-newcastle-united Not exactly cutting edge new info, but this dutch site speculates that he's close to joining us. I personally don't think it's going to happen. The Dutch press got Tiote right, so I'm confident that they've got this spot on as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't really see what use Liverpool would have for him after signing Cole, although they will have cash once they inevitably flog Mascherano. I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Poulsen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't really see what use Liverpool would have for him after signing Cole, although they will have cash once they inevitably flog Mascherano. I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Poulsen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 For the record, it wasn't Dassier who said there would be a big suprise, it was his agent, and he didn't say today, he said in the coming days. Get it right.... jeeez Well his agent is also full of s**t! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't really see what use Liverpool would have for him after signing Cole, although they will have cash once they inevitably flog Mascherano. I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Mascherano's a defensive midfielder, HBA's an attacking mid/forward. Not really a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Don't really see what use Liverpool would have for him after signing Cole, although they will have cash once they inevitably flog Mascherano. I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Mascherano's a defensive midfielder, HBA's an attacking mid/forward. Not really a replacement. I know I was agreeing with you. I couldn't understand why they would go for Ben Arfa when they've got Cole and need a replacement for Mascherano - but forgot they signed Poulsen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6334885,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRL Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6334885,00.html Seriously, we are STILL down as Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 fwiw Liverpool fans on RAWK think the link is bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 i'm starting to think every link to hba is bullshit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 No fker wants him.. his agent is Jeremy Beadle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Jeremyu Beadles got a massive cock . . . . . . . . . . . on the other hand . . . . . . . . . [/offtopic] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Ben Arfa might be an option for Liverpool if they sell Kuyt to Inter Milan I would imagine, otherwise can't quite see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think he'd soon drop the 'must be the big fish' attitude if someone like Liverpool came in for him tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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