Leazes1986 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 FORGET the staggering prices quoted for second-rate footballers - there are still bargain transfers out there. With the mid-season transfer window slammed shut, many managers are already preparing for next season – in or out of the Premiership. Aside from Chelsea, every club has to work within strict budgets - and all find nothing more satisfying than the arrival of a big name on a free transfer. So whether it is an overseas star, a reliable Premiership goalscorer or a promising lower league star, clubs will fight it out for the players coming to the of their contracts. SunSport online has complied the Bosman XI - the best players soon to be available on free transfers at home and abroad. Jens Lehmann The Arsenal goalkeeper is in the autumn of his career and may fancy one last challenge away from the Gunners. Lehmann will turn 38 in November and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is refusing to offer his No1 anything other than a one-year deal. The Germany international is keen to secure a two-year contract and could end his time at the Emirates Stadium come June. Bargain rating: 8/10 Mark Delaney The Aston Villa defender has been plagued with injuries in the past two seasons. Delaney will miss the rest of the season and is understood to have played his last game in the claret shirt. But if the Welshman can prove the doubters wrong and return to full fitness, there will be a queue of clubs ready to sign him. 6/10 Alessandro Nesta The elegant Italian international has put a host of top European sides on red alert with his contract nearing its completion. Nesta has been one of the continent’s most impressive defenders in recent years and won the Champions League with AC Milan. The Italian giants desperately do no want to lose him for nothing – but that decision is seemingly out of their hands. 10/10 Tal Ben Haim Bolton’s towering Israeli defender is desperate to join one of the Premiership big boys. Ben Haim, 24, believes he is capable of playing at the very top and has welcomed Chelsea’s recent interest in him. Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is accustomed to finding bargain buys himself – but this is one free transfer he doesn’t want to happen. 9/10 Sylvain Distin The French star has rejected a new contract at Manchester City in favour of a final bumper deal in his career. Distin turns 30 this year and wants one last shot at silverware – something he feels is not possible at Eastlands. The defender is understood to want to stay in England – expect a rush of Premiership clubs to fight for his signature. 8/10 Steve Sidwell Reading’s influential midfielder has played a game of cat and mouse with the club in the past 12 months. Sidwell, aware that a host of Premiership clubs are ready to tempt him away from the Madejski Stadium, is leaving his options open until the last minute. Reading’s impressive debut season in the top-flight has altered the ex-Arsenal player’s views on leaving – but he knows the dangers of staying with the club in the hazardous second year in the Premiership. 9/10 Zoltan Gera The Hungarian midfielder is set to leave West Brom – whether or not they are promoted to the Premiership. Gera showed admirable loyalty to the Baggies by staying with them after last season’s relegation. But the dangerous forward knows a host of top-flight clubs will be waiting with big offers as the season climaxes. 8/10 Aldo Duscher The Argentina international - famous for breaking David Beckham's foot - is refusing to agree a new deal at Deportivo La Coruna. Duscher has fallen out with the Spanish side’s coach and fancies a move to another country. Lyon are attempting to bring him to France, but it is understood Manchester United are also monitoring the situation. 9/10 Matt Jarvis The Gillingham winger is regarded as one of the most exciting young attackers in England’s lower leagues. Still only 20, Jarvis has already attracted interest from the Premiership and that is where his future lies. Born in Middlesbrough, the affable youngster may consider a move back to the north-west with Newcastle and Boro both monitoring his progress. 7/10 Mark Viduka The Aussie hitman has retained his admirers despite a difficult three years at Middlesbrough. Viduka, 31, has struggled with injuries and form on Teeside but plenty of clubs are eyeing his situation. The ex-Leeds ace believes he can still play for a top-six club and will hold out for one last big Premiership pay-day - at the Riverside or elsewhere. 7/10 Kanu The Nigerian forward has been a revelation since arriving at Portsmouth in the summer. Released by West Brom, Kanu earned a surprise return to the Premiership and has yet to let anyone down. The Pompey ace has publicly discussed his options – including a return to Dutch giants Ajax – as he attempts to secure a long-term deal by the end of the season. 8/10 Substitutes: Dida AC Milan’s Brazilian keeper may be 33 but a number of clubs – including Arsenal - believe he has another two years at the top. 7/10 Kris Commons The lively Nottingham Forest midfielder has impressed in League One and is now ready for the big time. 7/10 Trevor Sinclair The Manchester City winger has struggled with injuries this season but can still be a matchwinner on his day. 5/10 Robbie Fowler Liverpool’s veteran striker is set to be booted out of Anfield for a second time – but his goals could be valuable to another Premiership side. 6/10 Teddy Sheringham The West Ham forward turns 41 in April but he continues to excel at the highest level and could suit one of the promoted sides. 6/10 And if you’re really desperate… Titus Bramble and Craig Moore The error-prone Newcastle defensive duo could be short on offers when their contracts conclude. Bramble has endured five nightmare seasons at St James’ Park and the Geordie fans have had enough of his mistakes. Moore has only been at Newcastle for two years but is also regarded as a liability by the terraces. 1/10 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I can just picture Nesta in a toon shirt next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Fantastically lazy/s**** journalism there. Bramble (who I don't particularly rate) would be a better signing than Sinclair, Fowler or Sheringham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Tel ben haim, Distin and Sidwell. Any of the above would be welcome additions to the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 A very good read Some fantastic players there,we should try signing one or two of them,they won't cost a thing,and will benift us greatly.. Never knew Nesta will be avalible on free,his recent form hasn't been good and i think he will want to leave Milan to another club,we should give it a shot in the safe knowledge that he will never sign for us,just another player "Nearly" signing for Newcastle in Freddy Shepards books.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Spectrum Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Sinclair?!? Matchwinner?!?! At What, Tiddlywinks?! The only team who should be thinking of signing Sinclair are the QPR masters team.... And altho I do think Moore is total shite, Bramble at least can perform occasionally...altho anyone who signs him is going to be taking a risk given his 'reputation'. He's more of a 3 or 4/10 IMO. If yous want Sylvain "8/10" Distin back you're going to have some competition...he is currently recieving a few looks from Harry Redknapp - he claims Distin is definetly leaving us the summer (suprise suprise) and he wants him down there... Link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 as long as we stay miles away from kanu i'm happy good laugh about bambi though :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thought Tuncay was available too.. Would certainly have him in there ahead of Kanu or Viduka. Would be suprised if we dont chase Jarvis and Viduka again. Ben Haim, Distin, Nesta (yeah right!) Sidwell and Duscher would all be fantastic additions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eyeball_tickler Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 i would have all those players in the first team for free. (except lehmann, of course) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Mark Delaney is shite tbh, I wouldn't even have him on a free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eyeball_tickler Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Mark Delaney is s**** tbh, I wouldn't even have him on a free. like it says, if he gets fit..... better than carr too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Mark Delaney is s**** tbh, I wouldn't even have him on a free. Delaney is a quality full back, mate. The problem is, he is NEVER fit, hence him not getting a new contract. Shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Mark Delaney is s**** tbh, I wouldn't even have him on a free. Delaney is a quality full back, mate. The problem is, he is NEVER fit, hence him not getting a new contract. Shame. Either way, not worth signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Ben Haim, Distin, Sidwell and Viduka would be superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I really do not see why people rate Distin highly. We could do a lot better imo. Viduka is quality but he's a crock we could do without and he's not getting any younger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 ben haim is a soft shite who I've seen go down clutching his face in an effort to get an opposition player sent off. Blatant and I've disliked the twat ever since. More a spurs type player in more ways than just being a cheat. Don't want him at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I'd take sidwell but that's about all and I'm not sure we need him. Better off picking over wet spam for Dean Ashton and Lucas Neill. Give them ameobi as he'd do a decent job in the championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Distin Ben Haim Sidwell Gera Duscher Jarvis Viduka All players worth a look IMO, we won't get a single one though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I have to assume you didn't see distin the first time he was here. He is vastly overated now as he's not much better after all these years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I have to assume you didn't see distin the first time he was here. He is vastly overated now as he's not much better after all these years. Is he or is he not better than Ramage,Hunty,Moore,Bramble,Carr and Babayaro ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest optimistic nit Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Fantastically lazy/s**** journalism there. Bramble (who I don't particularly rate) would be a better signing than Sinclair, Fowler or Sheringham. i think moore has been quite good for us so far too. I didn't know newcastle was in the north-west btw. Seems they don't rate solano good enough to get into that team either btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Distin Ben Haim Sidwell Gera Duscher Jarvis Viduka All players worth a look IMO, we won't get a single one though Yep, can't believe some of the replies in this thread! You would think over squad was bursting at the sides with masses of talent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 So you'd rather we went out and bought players whom aren't much better than the ones we have? Glad you aren't the manager and just some forum hack or else we'd wind up with a squad of warm bodies and that's about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 So you'd rather we went out and bought players whom aren't much better than the ones we have? Glad you aren't the manager and just some forum hack or else we'd wind up with a squad of warm bodies and that's about it. There are a fair few players there better than we have tbh! You may dislike Ben Haim for his antics but he is a lot better than most of the defenders we have (if not all of them) and the same goes for Distin. With Solano moving to right back and not getting any younger Gera could be a handy player. Viduka is head and shoulders above Sibierski and Shola. I personally think Sidwell would walk into our midfield and Duscher would add some much needed quality in the DM role. Don't know too much about Jarvis but he is verstatile, very highly rated and I doubt he would command wages that would mean its too much of a gamble. But fuck it im sure we have £30m or whatever to get top class players in all the positions we need so lets not bother trying to pick any of this lot up on the cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 FORGET the staggering prices quoted for second-rate footballers - there are still bargain transfers out there. With the mid-season transfer window slammed shut, many managers are already preparing for next season – in or out of the Premiership. Aside from Chelsea, every club has to work within strict budgets - and all find nothing more satisfying than the arrival of a big name on a free transfer. So whether it is an overseas star, a reliable Premiership goalscorer or a promising lower league star, clubs will fight it out for the players coming to the of their contracts. SunSport online has complied the Bosman XI - the best players soon to be available on free transfers at home and abroad. Mark Delaney The Aston Villa defender has been plagued with injuries in the past two seasons. Delaney will miss the rest of the season and is understood to have played his last game in the claret shirt. But if the Welshman can prove the doubters wrong and return to full fitness, there will be a queue of clubs ready to sign him. 6/10 Tal Ben Haim Bolton’s towering Israeli defender is desperate to join one of the Premiership big boys. Ben Haim, 24, believes he is capable of playing at the very top and has welcomed Chelsea’s recent interest in him. Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is accustomed to finding bargain buys himself – but this is one free transfer he doesn’t want to happen. 9/10 Sylvain Distin The French star has rejected a new contract at Manchester City in favour of a final bumper deal in his career. Distin turns 30 this year and wants one last shot at silverware – something he feels is not possible at Eastlands. The defender is understood to want to stay in England – expect a rush of Premiership clubs to fight for his signature. 8/10 Steve Sidwell Reading’s influential midfielder has played a game of cat and mouse with the club in the past 12 months. Sidwell, aware that a host of Premiership clubs are ready to tempt him away from the Madejski Stadium, is leaving his options open until the last minute. Reading’s impressive debut season in the top-flight has altered the ex-Arsenal player’s views on leaving – but he knows the dangers of staying with the club in the hazardous second year in the Premiership. 9/10 Aldo Duscher The Argentina international - famous for breaking David Beckham's foot - is refusing to agree a new deal at Deportivo La Coruna. Duscher has fallen out with the Spanish side’s coach and fancies a move to another country. Lyon are attempting to bring him to France, but it is understood Manchester United are also monitoring the situation. 9/10 Matt Jarvis The Gillingham winger is regarded as one of the most exciting young attackers in England’s lower leagues. Still only 20, Jarvis has already attracted interest from the Premiership and that is where his future lies. Born in Middlesbrough, the affable youngster may consider a move back to the north-west with Newcastle and Boro both monitoring his progress. 7/10 Substitutes: Kris Commons The lively Nottingham Forest midfielder has impressed in League One and is now ready for the big time. 7/10 [/b] :lol: Are worth a look IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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