Stu Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Moussa Sissoko has opened transfer talks with both Liverpool and Newcastle United, according to the France midfielder's agent. The Toulouse star has been linked with a host of clubs in recent weeks, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea. http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/dn/2011/06/25/800599802_14023118-596x362-1309039641218_304x185_inline.jpg Moussa Sissoko could become a Liverpool player (AFP/Getty Images) But it appears a number of frontrunners have now emerged in the race to sign the 21-year-old, who is valued at more than £13 million by his club. Agent Bacary Sanogo told Goal.com: 'The link with Lyon is serious, but it is not the only one. 'There are also negotiations with Liverpool, Newcastle and Inter. Things should seriously move next week.' Liverpool have already added Jordan Henderson to their squad this summer and are rumoured to be close to completing deals for Stewart Downing of Aston Villa and Blackpool's Charlie Adam, so any move for another midfielder may only be a back-up plan. Negotiations for Sissoko may also be a precautionary position for Newcastle, as Magpies boss Alan Pardew is known to be keen to make St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi the next addition to the large French-speaking contingent at St James' Park. . Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/867485-moussa-sissoko-in-transfer-talks-with-liverpool-and-newcastle#ixzz1QSsy4giK Brilliant player on FM a couple of years. Isn't the same guy who used to play for Liverpool (and then went to Juve), from the little I know about him, he's a ball-winning midfielder who gets about the pitch (not too dissimilar to Tiote but taller and better in the air. Would be very pleased with him in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Interesting stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 It's well known that French players choose us over Liverpool, so wrapping this up should be no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Bit of a Patrick Vieira about him from what I have seen of him, would be a magnificent signing. Think he'll get better offers though if we are actually interested, which I tend to doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Bit of a Patrick Vieira about him from what I have seen of him, would be a magnificent signing. Think he'll get better offers though if we are actually interested, which I tend to doubt. Hmm... We're blatently going to be strung along for a few days before he signs for a club participating in the Champions League. You chaps are gluttons for punishment. It's likely we've made an enquiry and either been scared off by the asking price or the competition for his signature. If he comes here, I'll eat my jizz. Gladly. And give Rich a tenner. The fact that his agent is naming our club as having an interest means it isn't happening as far as I'm concerned. If it was serious he would have kept his trap shut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Would be an excellent signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben Arfa quotes I assume? Signing a player on loan with an option to buy isn't really the same as spending 13m on one, tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben Arfa quotes I assume? Signing a player on loan with an option to buy isn't really the same as spending 13m on one, tbf. tell me more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben Arfa quotes I assume? Signing a player on loan with an option to buy isn't really the same as spending 13m on one, tbf. tell me more. Ste's post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben Arfa quotes I assume? Signing a player on loan with an option to buy isn't really the same as spending 13m on one, tbf. True, but the feeling at the time was that he was a much-hyped (former) wonderkid who wouldn't come here in a month of Sundays given our league position, recent shenanigans and lack of European competition yet, somehow, he ended up in the toon. The suspicion was that we were either being led up the garden path by the club or the agent was using us to flush out interest from a 'bigger' club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben Arfa quotes I assume? Signing a player on loan with an option to buy isn't really the same as spending 13m on one, tbf. tell me more. Ste's post. can't see any ben arfa quotes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ben Arfa quotes I assume? Signing a player on loan with an option to buy isn't really the same as spending 13m on one, tbf. tell me more. Ste's post. can't see any ben arfa quotes. Quotes from the ben arfa thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 ahh i see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Ste's post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hmmmmm would be nice but I think its more his agent trying to say he has many options to try and get him the best deal. Won't be coming here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 As with Matuidi, I'm baffled at the continued interest in signing another defensive midfielder. Surely the reported £13m could be better spent on a right winger or a centre forward? Or a right back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 As with Matuidi, I'm baffled at the continued interest in signing another defensive midfielder. Surely the reported £13m could be better spent on a right winger or a centre forward? Or a right back? he's not a defensive midfielder but a very solid one and having him (or matuidi) in the middle with tiote would be a fantastic base for the more attacking players, also we'd have one to rely on if the other is out injured/suspended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 As with Matuidi, I'm baffled at the continued interest in signing another defensive midfielder. Surely the reported £13m could be better spent on a right winger or a centre forward? Or a right back? I really don't think so, we've allready strengthened the attack. Right back is okay for were we are going to be next season. Improving the capacity of our midfield with another one who can run their socks off is good, especially if they got ability aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hmmmmm would be nice but I think its more his agent trying to say he has many options to try and get him the best deal. Won't be coming here. I don't know why he'd mention us then. I could understand if he was using our name to try and get the bigger clubs interested, but when he's already said he's had interest from Inter & Liverpool anyway, why throw in our name as well if we haven't expressed an interest? Seems a similar sort of player to Matuidi, same mould, same price bracket, etc. so could see us being interested in Sissoko if we're looking at Matuidi too which seems the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hmmmmm would be nice but I think its more his agent trying to say he has many options to try and get him the best deal. Won't be coming here. I don't know why he'd mention us then. I could understand if he was using our name to try and get the bigger clubs interested, but when he's already said he's had interest from Inter & Liverpool anyway, why throw in our name as well if we haven't expressed an interest? Seems a similar sort of player to Matuidi, same mould, same price bracket, etc. so could see us being interested in Sissoko if we're looking at Matuidi too which seems the case. sissoko is,from my limited viewings, the better player but if we couldn't get him then i wouln't be crying if we got matuidi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Number 9 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 As with Matuidi, I'm baffled at the continued interest in signing another defensive midfielder. Surely the reported £13m could be better spent on a right winger or a centre forward? Or a right back? Agree with this, yes it would be nice to have more depth but we have more pressing concerns in the squad right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I don't think we're going one player at a time and thinking, "If we sign another midfielder we'll not bother with a striker" tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hmmmmm would be nice but I think its more his agent trying to say he has many options to try and get him the best deal. Won't be coming here. I don't know why he'd mention us then. I could understand if he was using our name to try and get the bigger clubs interested, but when he's already said he's had interest from Inter & Liverpool anyway, why throw in our name as well if we haven't expressed an interest? Seems a similar sort of player to Matuidi, same mould, same price bracket, etc. so could see us being interested in Sissoko if we're looking at Matuidi too which seems the case. sissoko is,from my limited viewings, the better player but if we couldn't get him then i wouln't be crying if we got matuidi. Matuidi on the left of a mid 3 with Tiote and Cabaye would have a certain balance to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I don't think Moussa has the same adaptability and versatility as Matuidi in midfield. From what i've seen he plays defensive midfielder and that is about all he can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Number 9 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Yeah I know that but I think it would make a lot more sense to look at the more pressing issues first before we go entering talks with more central midfielders. In any case I don't think we could fit him, Cabaye and Tiote in the team and there's no way any of those would accept being anything other than first choice. Don't get me wrong it would be fucking class to have him here to play when Tiote is suspended/injured (if they discover an earthly force that can actually harm him) and at the ACN but I doubt Sissoko would go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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