Realistic Transfer Targets January 2011

[Thespence]

On his way Newcastle

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40622000/jpg/_40622095_rodney_203.jpg

 

Newcastle are keen on signing Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater but face competition from Stoke and Aston Villa. (News of the World)

[black_n_white]

SWP would be a good addition, if only on loan to begin with, he's a far better player than Routledge, however with Barton playing exceptionally well out wide right i'd be more interested in an extra striker and maybe another classy center midfielder to be honest.

 

I'm not sure we'll bring anyone in though with Ben Arfa and Dan Gosling coming back from injury!

[Thespence]

AJ or SWP could be coming

 

"He is assessing winger options, with Manchester City’s Adam Johnson and Shaun Wright-Phillips both long shot targets if Roberto Mancini makes them available."

 

http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2010/12/05/magpies-star-targets-early-return-from-injury-79310-27768705/

[Pilko]

Adam Johnson is so much better than SWP that it's just not funny.

 

We'll get neither ffs.

[Newcastle Fan]

Adam Johnson is probably the best english winger, doubt he'll join us.

[Ketsbaia]

As soon as Adam Johnson becomes available, Redknapp will dump Bentley and dos Santos as fast as he can (if he isn't already). Liverpool would probably be in there too.

[Minhosa]

As soon as Adam Johnson becomes available, Redknapp will dump Bentley and dos Santos as fast as he can (if he isn't already). Liverpool would probably be in there too.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if Man Utd wanted him too.

[oldtype]

As soon as Adam Johnson becomes available, Redknapp will dump Bentley and dos Santos as fast as he can (if he isn't already). Liverpool would probably be in there too.

 

Would gladly feed on their scraps and pick up Bentley in that case.

[Stottie]

Wouldn't Citeh pull another "won't go to rivals" one with Johnson though?

[jdckelly]

Wouldn't Citeh pull another "won't go to rivals" one with Johnson though?

about our only hope tbh

[oldtype]

We need a new striker like Qatar needs a good bulk deal on air conditioners.

[Thespence]

We need a new striker like Qatar needs a good bulk deal on air conditioners.

 

Great gag

[Colos Short and Curlies]

I would have thought that Jan would be loan deals only, especially in the flair player area.

 

I'd take Keane and one of SWP or Johnson on loan. Keane on a perm would be stupid - I would have thought the long term plan is Ben Arfa off Carroll, Keane's too expensive to sit on our bench.

[Guest Heneage]

Surprised we haven't taken any of our 2 allocated Premiership loans hopefully that's Januarys plan.

[polpolpol]

Luke Varney. I'm sure we can offer him better terms than Blackpool.

[Incognito]

Sooner dig up Reg Varney.

[binnsy]

how much can we raise selling Smith and Guthrie?  even though they are crap surely we could ship them out for the £3m that it would cost to get Kranjcar from Spurs.

[Cajun]

how much can we raise selling Smith and Guthrie?  even though they are crap surely we could ship them out for the £3m that it would cost to get Kranjcar from Spurs.

 

About a million, tops.

[Dave]

Honestly don't think we could give Smith away due to his wages.

[Guest Heneage]

Wonder if he we can't ship him to Leeds.

[Dave]

How on earth would they afford it?

[Pilko]

The only way I can see Smith leaving is if an FM style thing happens where we subsidise his wages for a year or whatever.

[Guest Heneage]

How on earth would they afford it?

The theory is, he'd be willing to take a much reduced wage to be the returning hero and they'd sanction on the grounds they'd make shitloads back from merchandise ala Bellamy to Cardiff.

 

How is he viewed in Leeds?

[Dave]

Opinion is split I think. Many think he's a judas cunt AFAIK.

[Ronaldo]

Every Leeds fan i know met thinks he's a prick. Especially for kissing the Man U badge. They also think he was a very good player for them who'll probably return at some point.