oldtype Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm pretty sure 10m euro is probably about as good as they're going to get for a player who's in the last year of his contract. I feel like it's just the right amount to have them thinking "hmm... that's a good price. Maybe we sell him to Newcastle now and get a replacement in ASAP?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 For some reason I'd love Gameiro here, even though I've never actually seen him play! Sounds robust, strong for his size and quick as well. Could potentially forge a good understanding with Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Can't see why they'd accept any bid now when the player is clearly in demand. We might think our supposed bid is reasonable but they'd be mental to accept when there's months of bidding time ahead. Well the club can't win with that, can they? If they wait until late in the window they'll be criticised even more. Could be in both clubs' interests to tie up a deal early... allow time for buying a replacement. As others have said the fee will be limited by his contract situation to a certain extent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I have never seen him play, anyone seen him enough to say what he is like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 For some reason I'd love Gameiro here, even though I've never actually seen him play! Sounds robust, strong for his size and quick as well. Could potentially forge a good understanding with Ben Arfa. "Sick of hearing about this Fünke guy..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 For some reason I'd love Gameiro here, even though I've never actually seen him play! Sounds robust, strong for his size and quick as well. Could potentially forge a good understanding with Ben Arfa. "Sick of hearing about this Fünke guy..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 For some reason I'd love Gameiro here, even though I've never actually seen him play! Sounds robust, strong for his size and quick as well. Could potentially forge a good understanding with Ben Arfa. "Sick of hearing about this Fünke guy..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm pretty sure 10m euro is probably about as good as they're going to get for a player who's in the last year of his contract. I feel like it's just the right amount to have them thinking "hmm... that's a good price. Maybe we sell him to Newcastle now and get a replacement in ASAP?" I am unconvinced 10 million euros is going to be enough to sign him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Would prefer Carlton Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wouldn't shock me if Lorient make bids public and try to spark a bidding war. Going in early makes sense however as the others linked; Vilarreal may likely be waiting on money for Rossi, Spurs will probably need to sell before they buy as may Lille. Not sure about others. Never seen him play but his career at Lorient suggests he isn't a flash in the pan either. Does he score past the bigger teams would be my question as the dregs of Ligue Un are not comparable to Prem teams IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wouldn't shock me if Lorient make bids public and try to spark a bidding war. Going in early makes sense however as the others linked; Vilarreal may likely be waiting on money for Rossi, Spurs will probably need to sell before they buy as may Lille. Not sure about others. Sums it up really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Aye Barry Hearn's a right money grabbing cunt and always has been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Has anyone actually seen him play? Obviously, he's generated a lot of hype for a reason. Would be glad to see us signing a promising international, just hope doesn't turn out to be a young Guivarc'h. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 If we do sign him I'm insisting we call him 'The Game'. I know it's a lot of pressure to put on him, but I think he's up to it. He has a certain... pedigree about him. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KeTB_GaducE/ShLMxB0lGXI/AAAAAAAAAN0/CtJ3mkx-gsI/s400/DrEvil__orig.JPG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I just hope he makes cerebral runs and is like an assassin in front of goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WisconsinMagpie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Can't see why they'd accept any bid now when the player is clearly in demand. We might think our supposed bid is reasonable but they'd be mental to accept when there's months of bidding time ahead. My French skills are modest (I speak Italian so I can make it out a bit in writing) and the web translations aren't any better. But the headline translates to "Decisive Week for Gameiro?" and I believe the sub-headline indicates the club may want to sell as soon as its season is over next Sunday. Why, I don't know; money issues maybe. Says Lorient is trying to strike a balance between its need for profit with the wishes of the player. Tottenham, PSG and Lille are identified as the most probable places for him to land outside Spain so we should be prepared for disappointment. But we're the ones with a bid in and it seems wise to force others' hands if Lorient is in a rush to sell. A club like Tottenham has lots of money and the summer ahead - making them commit to a player and spend now doesn't seem like a bad idea even if we don't get the player; might benefit us in competition later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Ashley's Transfer Choppa on standby, only one type of ash can ruin this deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 If we do sign him I'm insisting we call him 'The Game'. I know it's a lot of pressure to put on him, but I think he's up to it. He has a certain... pedigree about him. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KeTB_GaducE/ShLMxB0lGXI/AAAAAAAAAN0/CtJ3mkx-gsI/s400/DrEvil__orig.JPG or take a sledgehammer to Alan Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 If we do sign him I'm insisting we call him 'The Game'. I know it's a lot of pressure to put on him, but I think he's up to it. He has a certain... pedigree about him. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KeTB_GaducE/ShLMxB0lGXI/AAAAAAAAAN0/CtJ3mkx-gsI/s400/DrEvil__orig.JPG "The New French Weapon" ftw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I can see why they'd want to get him sold sooner rather than later if he's going like, I'm sure they have replacements in mind and won't want to risk losing out on them because they're trying to squeeze every last penny out of the Gameiro deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Never seen him play, still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 He's not Shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 We've timed this perfectly. Although they want a bidding war, with one year left on his contract our bid is the absolute maximum they should be getting. Plus, it's all paid up front. We want an early signing, they've got a brilliant offer with plenty of time to replace. And comparisons with Owen aren't right. We were clearly a big step down from Real Madrid, so he wasn't interested. But Gameiro is largely unknown playing for a nothing club - we may not be Spanish, but we're definitely a step up for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Surely his situation is the same as Enrique's? In that both have a year left and both clubs will want to get things sorted one way or the other early on. I hear what people are saying about a bidding war, but you need to have time to get replacements in too. I think going in early is sensible, whatever the outcome. If we're successful, excellent, if not then we've got plenty of time to chase after other targets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 From what ive seen on Youtube, he plays like a young white Defoe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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