Memphis Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I do find it hard to believe a Chilean paper would have a full spread complete with numbers and salary info if it weren't extremely sure there was something there. That wasn't a little transfer rumour blurb thing, that was a damn full detailed piece. It is an odd one but it fits our profile of wanting versatile players with a future increased value. He can play all over the pitch. We have tended to push the boat out a little farther for those types. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The fact that only Spellman has this info leads me to believe his info is bullshit. As someone mentioned, in the past the club has been very quick to leak a strong denial to the locals when a transfer rumor is bullshit, particularly ones that may be mistaken for ambition. Spellman and Starforth The name of ITV's next regional detective series? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Unless the paper is harboring some long lost relative of Pinochet's regime Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sure Spellman was also the one telling everyone not to get excited about the Cabella deal even though it was blatantly happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Sure Spellman was also the one telling everyone not to get excited about the Cabella deal even though it was blatantly happening. Aye he was, pretty sure it was when he was on his way for a medical. Said something like " for those excited about Cabella deal be warned its not done yet" Well no shit sherlock he's not had his medical yet. Still though i'd be surprised if this one is true, just seems a very strange deal all in all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Bugger Isla would have been a fantastic addition. A quality winger that can double at RB. Boooooo Why strange mole? We need another winger and he covers other areas. On strange part is the quoted fee. Wonder if he was the backup option to Tiote, like Arevalo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Isla is definitely more of a winger, and can put in some lovely crosses. May be something in it, if Moussa's going to be played centrally, or if he's off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Cant see us signing anyone until the team is back from NZ, and can't really see us signing anything other than a Striker, although an option on the right would be great considering we don't have anyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 With marveaux off and Hatem, Obertan, ferguson and Jonas close behind we need a winger, no doubt about that. Fact he is versatile just acts as a huge bonus. Still, looks like he was the backup option to Janmaat, be surprised and delighted if we got him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 So do we believe our press or theirs? I say it a canny bit on here but something like that is a bit specific and random for a Chilean media outlet to make up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Just cant see us spending With marveaux off and Hatem, Obertan, ferguson and Jonas close behind we need a winger, no doubt about that. Fact he is versatile just acts as a huge bonus. Still, looks like he was the backup option to Janmaat, be surprised and delighted if we got him. Just cant see us spending 8 million on one, unless we really are serious about evolving. We have been desperate for a right sided player for years having pushed all sorts of players out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 So do we believe our press or theirs? I say it a canny bit on here but something like that is a bit specific and random for a Chilean media outlet to make up. God knows, don't trust our media to get anything right and aren't kept informed, however doesn't seem like something we would do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I mean, what audience would they make that up for in their own country. "Let's make up a story that Isla is going to Newcastle for 4 years for $14m." Doesn't make sense. I reckon there's something there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 So do we believe our press or theirs? I say it a canny bit on here but something like that is a bit specific and random for a Chilean media outlet to make up. The detail was extraordinary. Full page spread and everything. Seemed very specific ... let's party! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I mean, what audience would they make that up for in their own country. "Let's make up a story that Isla is going to Newcastle for 4 years for $14m." Doesn't make sense. I reckon there's something there. Aye, true of all the teams why pick us if just a rumour. They must have something, but then why sign Jaanmat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 So do we believe our press or theirs? I say it a canny bit on here but something like that is a bit specific and random for a Chilean media outlet to make up. The detail was extraordinary. Full page spread and everything. Seemed very specific ... let's party! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I mean, what audience would they make that up for in their own country. "Let's make up a story that Isla is going to Newcastle for 4 years for $14m." Doesn't make sense. I reckon there's something there. Aye, true of all the teams why pick us if just a rumour. They must have something, but then why sign Jaanmat? Because Isla operates further forward than Janmaat. You could play the two on the same flank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 If there was anything in it would there not be anything in the Italian press? Just a thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Someone else made a good point about Arevalo 4 years back mind, was in the Uruguayan press for a while how he was coming, then there was a quote from his agent saying he was in talks with us but depends on if a move for an Ivorian came in...then a few days later we signed Tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 So do we believe our press or theirs? I say it a canny bit on here but something like that is a bit specific and random for a Chilean media outlet to make up. given the clubs recent media tendencies expect an exclusive in the sun tomorrow announcing his arrival which will obviously be official at 11pm to screw over the rest of the papers (I've found all this petty stuff rather amusing), its hard to trust anything the media guys get from "inside sources" because its so blatantly clear how little regard they're held in by the club hierarchy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Doesn't that article suggest we would pay Isla $3.5 mill for 4 years, that's $16,000 per week not likely. Unless it means per year which is prob £40k a week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Doesn't that article suggest we would pay Isla $3.5 mill for 4 years, that's $16,000 per week not likely. Unless it means per year which is prob £40k a week? Yeah, it would be per year I would imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Doesn't that article suggest we would pay Isla $3.5 mill for 4 years, that's $16,000 per week not likely. Unless it means per year which is prob £40k a week? the per year seems rather more likely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Doesn't that article suggest we would pay Isla $3.5 mill for 4 years, that's $16,000 per week not likely. Unless it means per year which is prob £40k a week? the per year seems rather more likely I thought I would see a reference to Donnay socks or firetrap t-shirts after that and then the 4 years would have made sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Bugger Isla would have been a fantastic addition. A quality winger that can double at RB. Boooooo Why strange mole? We need another winger and he covers other areas. On strange part is the quoted fee. Wonder if he was the backup option to Tiote, like Arevalo. Strange as in the fee as you mentioned and there's not many links to wingers, add to the fact Sissoko plays there ( rightly or wrongly) It just doesn't add up to me, i agree with you btw i would love it if we bought him but knowing the transfers we have made over last 5 years and how the team is currently set up it just doesn't really fall in line with the usual transfer we make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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