toontownman Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/9329063.stm Grayson denies the Gradel story Would be a big gamble to assume he could make the step up. Type of player i hope we are looking to sign though.. ie his pace/versatility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 .com are running with Taarabt to Newcastle as their 'headline' for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 'With just hours to go until the opening of the transfer window...' Huh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 'With just hours to go until the opening of the transfer window...' Huh? Just hours to go til the end of the season too.. Just a lot of em. Taarabt wouldnt make a whole lot of sense given the other positions we need to strengthen in. Being Newcastle I guess that means it will likely happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I think Taarabt would flop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Think he'd cost quite a bit too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Think he'd cost quite a bit too The question in everyone's mind at this point is "will Ashley shock us all by backing Pardew with substantial cash because it's "his man"? The answer is of course "will he fuck" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Keane would be such a good signing, especially on loan. I'd take him permanently if the price was right n'all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Taking Keane permanently would mean a contract of at least 2 and a half years, maybe more. He'll be finished by then imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 It's last chance saloon for Keane though. He's not got long left at the top but he's still got enough in the tank to have two or three very good seasons. On paper he'd work well with Carroll, too. He's always been a quality, quality striker imo. The Liverpool thing was just too big for him - everything about that move was wrong - and it fucked him up. We would be the perfect move for him, imo. He'd go straight into the first team with an excellent striker he could work off. Like i say - for the right price. Anything over £5m and they can take a hike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 .com are running with Taarabt to Newcastle as their 'headline' for some reason. I can't see that QPR would let him go, half way through a likely promotion season, where he's playing an important part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 QPR are fucking minted aren't they? Can't see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I can't see it either, then again they gave us Routledge who was one of their best players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 No thank you to Taarabt. I know he has flashes of pure brilliance, but he does sweet FA in between. Couldn't carry somebody like that in the EPL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 No thank you to Taarabt. I know he has flashes of pure brilliance, but he does sweet FA in between. Couldn't carry somebody like that in the EPL. So take out the flashes of pure brilliance and its kind of like having Smith, Shola, Perch, Lovenkrands and Guthrie then. To name a few. Surely he would be an upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I would also be worried about Taarabt in the Prem, like. We should have been in in the summer for 600k, rather than now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 No thank you to Taarabt. I know he has flashes of pure brilliance, but he does sweet FA in between. Couldn't carry somebody like that in the EPL. So take out the flashes of pure brilliance and its kind of like having Smith, Shola, Perch, Lovenkrands and Guthrie then. To name a few. Surely he would be an upgrade. there are better upgrades Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 No thank you to Taarabt. I know he has flashes of pure brilliance, but he does sweet FA in between. Couldn't carry somebody like that in the EPL. So take out the flashes of pure brilliance and its kind of like having Smith, Shola, Perch, Lovenkrands and Guthrie then. To name a few. Surely he would be an upgrade. there are better upgrades ..and mainly in more important areas. Not to say we couldn't improve in CM/AM we have to at least ship Guthrie and Smith out. Then we still have Nolan, Gosling, Barton and maybe HBA to fill that role. As I said earlier, along with CB its the least likely position I could see us strengthening this January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dover Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Keane would be exactly what we need for this and next season, add a decent midfield cover like Stephen Ireland/David Bentley and look at loans for left back. Krul S.Taylor Colo Williamson Enrique Ireland/Bentley Barton Nolan Jonas Keane Carroll A side worthy of a top ten finish, genuine attacking threat from all areas of the pitch. Ship out Smith and Best and happy days... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 So we drop tiote? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Underpants Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Keane would be exactly what we need for this and next season, add a decent midfield cover like Stephen Ireland/David Bentley and look at loans for left back. Krul S.Taylor Colo Williamson Enrique Ireland/Bentley Barton Nolan Jonas Keane Carroll A side worthy of a top ten finish, genuine attacking threat from all areas of the pitch. Ship out Smith and Best and happy days... Tioté? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Ireland can fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Bentley would be a good signing but he's probably out of our range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2010/12/31/magpies-robbie-keane-pursuit-in-doubt-61634-27910959/ Magpies' Robbie Keane pursuit in doubt Dec 31 2010 by Luke Edwards, The Journal NEWCASTLE United’s second attempt to sign Robbie Keane this season is in doubt as Tottenham Hotspur would like to sell the striker rather than loan him to a Premier League rival. Keane turned down a move to St James’ Park just before deadline day in August but, as The Journal revealed last week, the Magpies are looking into the possibility of making a fresh bid for the Republic of Ireland international. The 30-year-old has been cast aside by Spurs boss Harry Redknapp and, having initially decided to fight for his place rather than move to Tyneside in the summer, Keane is desperate to leave in the upcoming window. United have some competition for his signature as West Ham, Birmingham City and his former club Wolverhampton Wanderers are also interested, although it remains to be seen whether they are willing to offer the sort of money Tottenham are looking for to sell him. Newcastle are not keen on a permanent deal as the player’s wage demands are high and, at his age, there will be little sell-on value. A fee of around £3m would also put a massive dent in Alan Pardew’s limited mid-winter transfer budget. However, the United boss knows he needs to try and bolster his goal threat to ease the pressure on Andy Carroll’s young shoulders and Keane is a proven top-flight goalscorer and he is available, two things that rarely go hand-in-hand in the January window. United have refused to confirm or deny whether they are ready to make a second offer for the former Coventry City and Inter Milan star with a club source insisting yesterday it was just a “rumour” at this stage. But Pardew is definitely looking to sign another striker in January and, although Newcastle also made bids for Manchester City’s Craig Bellamy and Liverpool’s David Ngog, Keane would appear to be the only one of that trio who will be allowed to move clubs in the New Year. Although Peter Løvenkrands, Nile Ranger and Leon Best offer cover for a first-choice pairing of Shola Ameobi and Andy Carroll, none of that trio have proven themselves in the top flight. Spurs, though, will expect a sizeable loan fee to allow their former captain to leave White Hart Lane, even though he has been frozen out by Redknapp in recent weeks. A left-back and a winger also appear to be high on Pardew’s wish list and United have been credited with an interest in Leeds United’s Max Gradel and Southampton’s Jason Puncheon, who is currently on loan at Millwall. Gradel has had a marvellous season so far with Leeds in the Championship and would add some much needed pace to the side. The former Leicester player has also been watched by Wigan Athletic, although reports have suggested United are prepared to offer Best as a make-weight in the deal to bring Gradel to St James’ Park. Meanwhile, Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has insisted he has had no offers for former Newcastle midfielder Charles N’Zogbia, who will miss Sunday’s clash against the Magpies due to suspension, despite the French winger being linked with several clubs. N’Zogbia, facing a three-match ban after being sent off for head-butting Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere in Wednesday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at the DW Stadium, is said to have drawn interest from Marseille, Birmingham and Sunderland. Martinez has stressed N’Zogbia will be staying until the end of the season and said: “The situation has not changed – there have been no offers but I’m sure the speculation will carry on.” The Spaniard also said he has had no contact with Manchester United about Tom Cleverley – a former United target during Chris Hughton’s reign as Magpies manager – returning from his loan spell with the Latics. It has been suggested Sir Alex Ferguson may want the midfielder to cover for Park Ji-Sung during his absence at the Asia Cup. “We have him for a season-long loan,” added Martinez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Probably already mentioned but macheda on loan? I'd take him, no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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