Guest Toon83 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Newcastle United seem on course to secure the signing of Paris Saint Germain's David Rozehnal. Borussia Dortmund had been competing with Newcastle for the signature of the Czech central defender. However, Borussia are now reported to have pulled out as they cannot agree terms with PSG. That has left the path open for Newcastle - who are understood to have increased their original £2million offer to closer to £3million. Rozehnal was known to prefer a switch Borussia, but a move to Newcastle is still sure to appeal to the 26-year-old. One of the player's agents Pavel Zika is confident that a deal with Newcastle will soon be sealed. "I presume that the negotiations will soon end in an agreement," he told CTK. One possible replacement for Rozehnal could be former Tottenham youngster Jon Joensson. Joensson is currently with Elfsborg back in his homeland but he is said to be attracting strong interest from PSG. "I haven't heard anything." Joensson told Expressen. "If an offer comes, it would be really fun. "If there is interest from a club where I can develop and at the same time, it's right for Elfsborg, I can move." http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=472758&CPID=24&clid=149&lid=3&title=Toon+favourites+for+Czech&channel=& SSN website changes its mind more every five minutes, yesterday they had a story where Dortmund were favourites now its us, there clowns just jumping on the bandwagon that started with nufc.com and then the chronicle you understand the concept of a bidding war though right? Yeah thats what i keep thinking when i'm reading these supposed official sources, agents and others trying to start a bidding war and probably get a fee for themselves and the player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Sounds like a good signing for me. He may not be a world beater but right now we need capable defenders that can control the ball and such like. For 3m if he turned out to be gash it would not be the end of the world. It would not suprise me in the slightest if this trend didn't continue for signing foreign players for low fees on low wages (probably) that few of us have heard of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwissMagpie Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 That Pavel Zika is getting on my nurves,he is the Czech virsion of Willie McCay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Rozenhal looks quite skinny for a CB. Would imagine we'll need a more experienced bigger CB alongside as Taylor, good though he is, is still a bit raw. Well judging by Gooch and Bramble's performances I would say it's about time we gave the skinny guys a chance wouldn't you? Yes, if he's quick, can read the game and is a good solid defender then he'll be a great buy. Just saying we'll need a big man alongside who can dominate the more physical centre forwards like Drogba for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest graemeh72 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Limited funds............ so lets get a few above average defenders in ... then we can build .....when we get some more funds released Rozehnal may not be a world beater, but lets just get a solid well drilled back four first ... then we can start having delusions of grandeur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Not comparing their abilities before anyone jumps on my back but I bet a fair few hadn't heard of Heinze before he went to ManU or Vidic for that matter. I was thinking of Heinze when people mentioned Rozenhal is a defender they had never head of. It seems like a no win situation for the club, we sign a big name player and people moan because we're signing trophy players, we buy a player nobody has seen play so that's wrong, next thing you know people are posting threads about the likes of Samba at Blackburn moaning that we don't spot players like that. Talk about fickle ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Not comparing their abilities before anyone jumps on my back but I bet a fair few hadn't heard of Heinze before he went to ManU or Vidic for that matter. I was thinking of Heinze when people mentioned Rozenhal is a defender they had never head of. It seems like a no win situation for the club, we sign a big name player and people moan because we're signing trophy players, we buy a player nobody has seen play so that's wrong, next thing you know people are posting threads about the likes of Samba at Blackburn moaning that we don't spot players like that. Talk about fickle ffs. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Not comparing their abilities before anyone jumps on my back but I bet a fair few hadn't heard of Heinze before he went to ManU or Vidic for that matter. I was thinking of Heinze when people mentioned Rozenhal is a defender they had never head of. It seems like a no win situation for the club, we sign a big name player and people moan because we're signing trophy players, we buy a player nobody has seen play so that's wrong, next thing you know people are posting threads about the likes of Samba at Blackburn moaning that we don't spot players like that. Talk about fickle ffs. some see the take over as an excuse to aim big. some see the take over as something to be wary of and we need to plan the rebuild like we were going to before hand. we are always going to get this conflict a mega unknown only gets heavy praise from a fan when they actually make it and thats always the risk that they will bomb and waste your money, but as i have said before unless they are proven class in the prem then even the big signings are a gamble and we have proved that by throwing good money down the drain. I for one see it as a body at the very least we let defenders go and we need to build the defensive line back up again and for 3m its a small gamble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Still the most boring transfer going on right now. Wake me when its done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I convinced myself it was going to be done today. What a fucking drag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest graemeh72 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Still the most boring transfer going on right now. Wake me when its done. same but different beds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Anyone know the link to the PSG forum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 http://forum.psg.fr/fr/supporters/forumv2/index.dml Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onetallpoppy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 can someone explain why people think he is an average player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 can someone explain why people think he is an average player? No one's ever heard of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 think this one is decent, it's where i looked a few days ago to see how they rated him. also talked about selling robert to us, one lad saying they would've kept him even tho he went for such a high fee. http://forum.planetepsg.com/index.php?showtopic=109&st=520 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onetallpoppy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 can someone explain why people think he is an average player? No one's ever heard of him. so they are from the freddy school of thought then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 can someone explain why people think he is an average player? No one's ever heard of him. I remember we had all this with Benayoun... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 also, i'm not sure if Rosehnal was PSG's player of the year, and he wasn't in the ligue 1 team of the season either, which according to wikipedia was this: Richert (Sochaux) Sagna (Auxerre) - Cris (Lyon) - Hilton (Lens) - Abidal (Lyon) Se.Keita (Lens) - Nasri (Marseille) - F.Malouda (Lyon) A.Keita (Lille) - Elmander (Toulouse) - Savidan (Valenciennes) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johan Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 <---------- Elmander!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Looks accurate that too Johnny. Think even the BBC have been saying he was in the team of the year, they've probably taken it straight off there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guinness Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Latest quotes from the player http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=472881&CPID=8&clid=4&lid=2&title=Defender+calm+over+Magpies+move Paris Saint Germain defender David Rozehnal admits he would be perfectly happy to stay in the French capital should a move to Newcastle not materialise. The Magpies are currently in negotiations with the Ligue 1 side regarding a deal for the Czech Republic international, having seen Borussia Dortmund drop out of the race after failing to agree terms with PSG. Newcastle have reportedly offered nearly £3million to try and secure Rozehnal as Sam Allardyce looks to address pressing problems in his defence. If a deal is not forthcoming though, Rozehnal is perfectly happy to continue with his career in France. "The latest is that since Monday, negotiations have been going on," Rozehnal told Sport. "I know nothing more and am waiting for what my agent Mr Zika tells me. "No (haven't been to Newcastle), I am now at home in Olomouc and am waiting for news. "I would like a move to Germany, the quality of their league has been improving very quickly, but this counts also for Newcastle. "I will see what happens and will not be sad if I stay in Paris. I am happy in Paris and my family likes it there as well. "I have a good name there already so it would not be a disappointment for me to continue with PSG. "I have to return to Paris on 27th June which is a date I keep in my mind. That means I am ready to continue in Paris in case the transfer is not done." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Not the noises you would expect/hope to hear from a player who was keen to come here.. Reading that you could be excused thinking we were third choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 it means Allardyce is actually useless when it comes to buying the best player at a top club stick to the waifs, strays and knackers Fat Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 it means Allardyce is actually useless when it comes to buying the best player at a top club stick to the waifs, strays and knackers Fat Sam So, if he signs you'll happily withdraw that comment I take it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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