TRon Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Looks like a big guy. Probably bought to play centre defence rather than LB. I think you might see another player coming who can play both center back and left back, Allardyce likes his players versatile and it gives us more options in several positions. Would be surprised if he's mobile enough to play LB. Looks like he's built like a brick shithouse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guinness Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Would be pleased if this turned out to be true, we'd finally have a left back! One who'd impose himself as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodson Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Its strange to me that Sevilla is still such a selling club. They are winning trophies and can offer CL-football. If they are selling Drago and Alves, maybe we can go for Christian Poulsen. Would be the perfect defensive midfielder for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Its strange to me that Sevilla is still such a selling club. They are winning trophies and can offer CL-football. If they are selling Drago and Alves, maybe we can go for Christian Poulsen. Would be the perfect defensive midfielder for us. Selling a player who is 32 in November for £2-3m. Wouldn't call that a bad piece of bussiness and they'll probably replace him with someone better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodson Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Its strange to me that Sevilla is still such a selling club. They are winning trophies and can offer CL-football. If they are selling Drago and Alves, maybe we can go for Christian Poulsen. Would be the perfect defensive midfielder for us. Selling a player who is 32 in November for £2-3m. Wouldn't call that a bad piece of bussiness and they'll probably replace him with someone better. I agree with that but he has been good for them and they have defensive problems with injuries at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I hope the link to this player doesn't die out. Wouldn't mind him coming, and him and Cacapa, the Alan Smith signings starts to look a lot better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Haha, this is brilliant. €4m according to Marca. Reckon it's all but certain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 £2.5M for 2 defenders is awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Here come the oldies. That Edmilson agreed in principle to sign as well, didn't he...so we may have him in January. What a difference a day makes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 old experienced head is what sam said he wanted and thats exactly what he has went for obviously its a stop gap but the continental experience they can pass on to the younger lads is invaluable. If only we could have gotten Sol Campbell in for some premier wisdom but never mind extra bodies at the back at the minimum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 old experienced head is what sam said he wanted and thats exactly what he has went for obviously its a stop gap but the continental experience they can pass on to the younger lads is invaluable. If only we could have gotten Sol Campbell in for some premier wisdom but never mind extra bodies at the back at the minimum. Agreed but €4m is still a fair old wedge to spend on a stopgap. It's not as though there will be a resale value at the end of the contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Quality player for a good price, would seem he's coming for the money but it's going to be hard to find players who aren't at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 old experienced head is what sam said he wanted and thats exactly what he has went for obviously its a stop gap but the continental experience they can pass on to the younger lads is invaluable. If only we could have gotten Sol Campbell in for some premier wisdom but never mind extra bodies at the back at the minimum. Agreed but 4m is still a fair old wedge to spend on a stopgap. It's not as though there will be a resale value at the end of the contract. It'd be more than acceptable if he was here for 3 years, imo. Can't see that Sol Campbell'd be any cheaper and I don't think he's got long left. He also can't play leftback! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thing is players have been lasting longer these days, there is a chance we could get 2-3 good seasons out of him so 2.5 million wouldn't see so much then. Okay he could get crocked or be crap but we need to take risks, at this point in time I'd rather sign this guy for 2.5 million than Curtis Davies for 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 on a swedish fan site for Sevilla he got rated as one of the the best defenders at the club during last season. HE got a 4 out of a 5 ..Only Alves got 5/5 in their hole squad. Dont know about this guys ratings but still.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toontoon Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 heard a rumour hes having a medical as we speak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hope he comes! Crazy day so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 old experienced head is what sam said he wanted and thats exactly what he has went for obviously its a stop gap but the continental experience they can pass on to the younger lads is invaluable. If only we could have gotten Sol Campbell in for some premier wisdom but never mind extra bodies at the back at the minimum. If that money gives us the stability to qualify for Europe and therefore attract a better brand of player as a replacement, it will have been well worth it. Agreed but €4m is still a fair old wedge to spend on a stopgap. It's not as though there will be a resale value at the end of the contract. If that money gives us the stability to qualify for Europe and therefore attract a better brand of player as a replacement, it will have been well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 4m comes across a tad steep for 31 year old but we've grabbed a few bargains this summer to make up for it. If you look at it as 2 centre halfs for 2m a piece it doesn't look at all bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Just seen a pic of him on .com the guy looks a killer plus the story adds to his look about him decking one of a spanish comedy duo. Ant or Dec better watch the F**K out. No wonder Dyer wants to leave, Barton, Butt, Smith, Drago, Big Sam there is a good chance he'd be killed if he stayed and f**cked up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 It's 4m euros not pounds is it not? That would be more like 2.5m. A very reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 £2.7 million at the current exchange rate, I've got no problem with that price for a good player with a lot of experience who can sort out the left side of our defence for the next couple of years. I think the Marca article mentioned another 1 million Euro's to be paid based on apearances/success, but still that's only another £670,000 and if its paid it would mean he's been a big success for us, which is fine with me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaststar Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Not only are his footballin skills good, he's also Best Dressed Serb of the Year 2001-2007! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivica_Dragutinovi%C4%87 Get him in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavB93 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 heard a rumour hes having a medical as we speak You got a source toontoon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Sam spoke about this guy yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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