Teasy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Both Newcastle and Everton have had bids accepted for Baines and he is holding talks with both clubs according to skysports.com Link Sounds like nonesense to me. Why would we go after Baines when we've almost completed the transfers of Dragutinovic and Enrique? We have our top class experienced left back and top class young left back sorted right there. There's no need for Baines.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Converting one to RB, maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaeljbuck Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 "It is believed Everton are favourites to land Baines ahead of Newcastle because the player is a Toffees fan and would love the chance to play for his boyhood heroes." Is he? Thought he was a red, "through and through"... "As a boy I supported... Liverpool. As a local lad I used to watch from The Kop when Robbie Fowler was making his name. I started out at Liverpool's Centre of Excellence and although it was disappointing when nothing came of it, I was lucky that both Wigan and Wolves wanted to sign me." http://www.fourfourtwo.premiumtv.co.uk/page/TheBoys/0,,11442~587312,00.html Crappy journalism tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Both Newcastle and Everton have had bids accepted for Baines and he is holding talks with both clubs according to skysports.com Link Sounds like nonesense to me. Why would we go after Baines when we've almost completed the transfers of Dragutinovic and Enrique? We have our top class experienced left back and top class young left back sorted right there. There's no need for Baines.. 352? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon_Crazy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 According to skysports.com we are in talks with Baines, as are Everton and according to it, Everton are favourites to land the lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 No shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Ban, talking about illegal activities. http://www.newcastle-online.com/nufcforum/index.php?topic=20035.0 Errm, just kidding.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Enrique on the wing, bye bye Zog? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toon83 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I think Baines may move to Everton because of his family ties to merseyside and due to the fact that his wife has just given birth and is apparently not to keen to uproot and move up north. We shall see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I think Baines may move to Everton because of his family ties to merseyside and due to the fact that his wife has just given birth and is apparently not to keen to uproot and move up north. As well as the fact that we aren't in for him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toon83 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I think Baines may move to Everton because of his family ties to merseyside and due to the fact that his wife has just given birth and is apparently not to keen to uproot and move up north. As well as the fact that we aren't in for him... We arent in for him but we've had a bid accepted and he is talking to both us and Everton...........ok It looks like we are just spreading our options with Drago and Enrique set to come in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 We've had a bid accepted according to who though? Allardyce?, Newcastle?, Wigan? Until I hear concrete confirmation I'll take this as press nonesense. We don't need 4 left backs... I mean do you think he has some kind of bizarre left back fetish or what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I won't believe this until its on somewhere credible like SkySports.com, not one person has mentioned a source saying we're in talks with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I won't believe this until its on somewhere credible like SkySports.com, not one person has mentioned a source saying we're in talks with him. Here you go then... http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_2640553,00.html Better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Skysports.com understands Wigan ace Leighton Baines is in talks with Everton and Newcastle. Wigan have given permission to Baines to talk to both clubs after they accepted undisclosed bids from their Premiership rivals for the talented full-back. The Latics have reluctantly agreed to let Baines move as they look to get their squad in place for the start of the new season next weekend. Baines has attracted the interest of a host of clubs with Sunderland failing to persuade him to move to the Stadium of Light after having a fee accepted for his services last month. Everton are in the market for a new left-back with Joleon Lescott being played out of position in the role last season. Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce admitted on Friday that he could make a move for Baines as he looks to reshape his defensive options at St James' Park. Baines is set to meet both clubs to discuss a possible move and the defender is expected to make a decision on his future over the weekend. It is believed Everton are favourites to land Baines ahead of Newcastle because the player is a Toffees fan and would love the chance to play for his boyhood heroes http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_2640553,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I won't believe this until its on somewhere credible like SkySports.com, not one person has mentioned a source saying we're in talks with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I think Sam has shown he understands the importance of a squad of equally-talented players. Look at the signing of Smith to add to Viduka, Martins, Owen, Ameobi and Carroll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 So the BBC say we've pulled out and Skysports.com says we're in talks with him. I think the BBC story is more likely. I don't see the need for Baines if we're getting a left back tracked by Liverpool, Inter, Barca and Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Spending £13 million on three dedicated left backs (to add to the one we already have, all be it a crap injury prone left back) is pretty lop sided squad building all things considered wouldn't you say Ian W? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SwissMagpie Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 With talks with Villrreal fans they say that Enrique can play as AM on the left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 So the BBC say we've pulled out and Skysports.com says we're in talks with him. I think the BBC story is more likely. I don't see the need for Baines if we're getting a left back tracked by Liverpool, Inter, Barca and Chelsea. Exactly, I can believe that we were keeping our options open by going for both Baines and Enrique at the same time. But once the Enrique deal came off I'm sure we'd drop our interest in Baines.. Especially with Dragutinovic all but signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 The only thing you could say about 3 left-backs is Dragutinovic can play CB and Enrique can play left wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Everton have bid 11m for Lucho Gonzales? This would mean they have 16m to throw around, something doesn't add up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Spending £13 million on three dedicated left backs (to add to the one we already have, all be it a crap injury prone left back) is pretty lop sided squad building all things considered wouldn't you say Ian W? In some ways yes, but both Enrique and Dragutinovic sound quite versatile, so more than the LB position is covered. And we've signed midfielders and a striker as well, so it's not that lopsided. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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