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Summer transfer thread, AvB window wrap up pg 1527

Which player would you like to see take over from Luka Modric?

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Gutter Boy said:
The Twente one (the Ajax one is a midfielder isn't he?)

Also, I can't see Ajax letting any other key players go (with selling Verts this summer)
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Seim then, I dont think he is a midfielder, nor is he an out and out striker, more of a forward. He's been added to the Dutch squad too, he has something about him. His brother is a higher goalscorer but thats because he is a striker.
 
Wriggly said:
Seim then, I dont think he is a midfielder, nor is he an out and out striker, more of a forward. He's been added to the Dutch squad too, he has something about him. His brother is a higher goalscorer but thats because he is a striker.
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Eh, know people who are big Ajax fans, they all hate Siem, think he's worthless.
 
Hazard to Chelsea is purely about money. Ridiculously high wages and a nice fee to the agent.

Bas Dost is talking to several PL clubs. Saudi Sportswashing Machine, West Ham and Villa all mentioned.
 
The Moonlit Knight said:
Problem with Sturridge is two fold. He wants to be a striker, but is a level lower than Defoe, Saha etc at it. His best position is wing forward, which we use unless Redknapp changes the system. By changing the system to suit Sturridge, we have no room for VDV or Lennon. Both better players than Sturridge.

We signed Sturridge and it would be like the scattergun approach of Comolli. Buy decent players without any thought as to how they will fit into the team, or weather they are even required.
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He is not a level lower than a 34 year old injury prone nothing player.

In addition he certainly appears considerably more motivated than 30 year old Defoe who starts moaning and wants out after 3 consectuive starts on the bench

His best position is centre/forward/striker (his natural one) - problem is at Chelsea he couldn't displace Drogba or Torres (!) so was offered an alternative position out wide in their 4-3-3 or back out on loan. Said so himself many times. Did very well at Bolton the seaosn before when played as a central forward and at such a young age offers considerably more potential than any of Defoe and Saha put together. For a low fee could be a very good deal, imv
 
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ArcspacE said:
In addition He is certainly appears considerably more motivated than 30 year old Defoe who starts moaning and wants out after 3 consectuive starts on the bench
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A little unfair that, Arcy.
As Defoe himself says, he has NEVER asked to leave, he just wants to play.
 
Crawley said:
A little unfair that, Arcy.
As Defoe himself says, he has NEVER asked to leave, he just wants to play.
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I think he's picked his words wisely - although the message is all too familiar

'I want to play' meaning - 'I need to move somewhere and play regurarly.' Agents know all to well - it's a carefully worded message to possible suitors

Happened when Berbatov arrived

Happened 2 seasons ago

Happened last season


I can understand his frustration as a striker, being mostly a confidence player more than anything but I find it disappointing to read this type of interviews so very often. Actually I hope he moves next month for the sake of his career which from here on would most likely decline as his pace evaporates. If he's not happy with being a squad player in a Top 6 club he can go and become a regular at a bottom 6 one.
 
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Modric THFC said:
So were Afonso Alves, Kezman and Kuyt.
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So we're Ruud van nistleroy, marco van basten, Dennis bergkamp, and robin van persie. So what if soe strikers from the Dutch league are brick, that's true of any league. True question: how do you think fowler Andy cole or shearer would ave done had they played in foreign leagues?
 
TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has signed Lille winger Eden Hazard, 21, by agreeing a ?ú32m, five-year deal worth ?ú4.8m a season to the Belgian playmaker.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Emirates Marketing Project's interest in Hazard apparently cooled because of his ?ú170,000-a-week wage demands.

Full story: the Sun

Chelsea will pay Hazard ?ú100,000 a week after tax as the Blues also prepare a bid for Porto striker Hulk.

Full story: Guardian

Hazard could end up costing Chelsea as much as ?ú78m after signing fee, agent payments and wages.
Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard set for Chelsea

Full story: Daily Telegraph

Meanwhile, Abramovich has persuaded Fernando Torres, 28, to stick with the Champions League winners despite threats to leave.

Full story: Independent

AC Milan are trying to force down the price of Liverpool's 27-year-old midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

Full story: talkSPORT

Barcelona have made an enquiry for 28-year-old Branislav Ivanovic as competition hots up for Chelsea's defender.

Full story: Daily Mail

Didier Drogba, 34, could be set for a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid as the striker stalls on China move.

Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United are set to make a ?ú3m bid for Crewe's 18-year-old play-off hero Nick Powell.

Full story: Daily Star

Emirates Marketing Project captain Vincent Kompany, 26, will turn down a move to Spanish giants Barcelona.

Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie, 28, has been told to stick with the Gunners by his own mother despite interest from Barcelona and Juventus.

Full story: the Sun

Arsene Wenger is reportedly ready to mount a bid for Emirates Marketing Project midfielder Nigel de Jong, 27, as he looks to add more steel to his Arsenal squad.
Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie has been told to stay at Arsenal

Full story: Caught offside

Long-term Arsenal target Mathieu Valbuena, 27, will not leave Marseille this summer, he has confirmed.

Full story: talkSPORT

Saudi Sportswashing Machine want to continue their French revolution with a deal for Lille full-back Mathieu Debuchy, 26, after watching him star against Iceland over the weekend.

Full story: Metro

Reading, Southampton and West Ham are on alert as Yakubu, 29, vows to leave Blackburn.

Full story: Daily Mail

Salomon Kalou, 26, is set to leave English football and sign for Germany's Schalke now his Chelsea contract has expired.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Louis Saha, 33, has apparently been released by Tottenham Hotspur after just five months at White Hart Lane.

Full story: the Sun
OTHER GOSSIP

Louis van Gaal believes that Liverpool will make an official announcement of his appointment at the club by the end of the week, despite the Reds' ongoing talks with Wigan's Roberto Martinez.

Full story: Metro

Liverpool's owners are due in England on Tuesday to advance their search for a new manager and, according to Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan, will have only 48 hours to decide whether Roberto Mart?¡nez is the man to succeed the sacked Kenny Dalglish.
Andre Villas-Boas

Tottenham target Andre Villas-Boas

Full story: Guardian

Tottenham Hotspur have identified former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas as a potential replacement for manager Harry Redknapp.

Full story: Caught offside

Laurent Blanc admits his France side are not physically ready to face England on 11 June after they had to come back from 2-0 down to beat Iceland.

Full story: Daily Mirror

France midfielder Samir Nasri, 24, has warned his team-mates they must sort out their midfield before they face England.

Full story: Daily Express

John Fashanu insists Uefa is not serious enough about racism and insists he would find it "impossible" to watch England play in Ukraine this summer.

Full story: talkSport
AND FINALLY

Chelsea-bound Eden Hazard, 21, was once caught on camera eating a burger outside the stadium where a Belgium match in which he had been substituted was still going on.

Full story: Daily Mirror
 
The Sun

  • Chelsea have won the race to sign Eden Hazard in a ?ú32million deal.
  • Dave Whelan will today announce Roberto Martinez is staying as Wigan manager.
  • Robin van Persie has been advised to stay at Arsenal - by his mum.
  • Chris Hughton looks to have won the race to be West Brom's new boss.
  • Patinkle Cisse has left Saudi Sportswashing Machine with a headache by insisting he wants to play at the Olympics.
  • Blackburn face losing top scorer Yakubu for just ?ú1million.
  • Louis Saha has been released by Spurs after just five months at White Hart Lane. West Ham may make a move for the striker.
  • Reading have bid ?ú2million for Nottingham Forest defender Chris Gunter.
  • Paddy Kenny is keen to discuss his future with QPR.
  • Sheffield Wednesday must fork out ?ú700,000 for Reading winger Michail Antonio.
  • Stoke have offered Jonathan Woodgate a new deal.

Daily Mirror

  • Eden Hazard has delivered a crushing blow to Emirates Marketing Project and United by announcing he is joining Chelsea.
  • Dave Whelan claims Liverpool are clueless in their search for a new manager.
  • Chelsea reject Salomon Kalou is ready to snub the Premier League and sign for Schalke.
  • Southampton are in talks with Burnley over a record-breaking ?ú6.5million deal for England Under-21 striker Jay Rodriguez.
  • Reading have tabled a ?ú2million bid for Nottingham Forest defender Chris Gunter.
  • Tony Pulis has offered Jonathan Woodgate a new deal at Stoke.

Daily Star

  • Eden Hazard has agreed to join Chelsea in a ?ú36million deal after snubbing Manchester rivals City and United.
  • Manchester United are poised to make a ?ú3million move for Crewe teenager Nick Powell.

Daily Mail

  • Eden Hazard last night revealed he would be joining Chelsea in a ?ú32million deal - a massive statement of intent by the European champions.
  • Didier Drogba is considering a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
  • Barcelona have made an enquiry for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
  • Yakubu has signalled his intention to leave Blackburn and is available for ?ú1million.
  • Saudi Sportswashing Machine are interested in Coventry's Gael Bigirimana.
  • Reading have made a ?ú2million offer for Nottingham Forest's Chris Gunter.
  • Arsenal are monitoring developments with Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente.
  • Swansea are showing interest in Tottenham's Giovani Dos Santos.

Daily Express

  • Chelsea last night agreed the ?ú32million signing of Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard.
  • Theo Walcott has been told Arsenal will not discuss a new deal with him until after Euro 2012.
  • Spurs have told Jermaine Jenas he can join QPR as they begin a massive summer clear-out.
  • Aston Villa are aiming to name their successor to Alex McLeish this week.
  • Wolves are set to fight it out with Everton for Iceland striker Bjorn Bergmann.

DailyRecord.co.uk

  • Charles Green has put himself in line for a potential ?ú4million windfall from his plan to keep the padlock off the front doors of Ibrox.
  • Celtic will try to snap up Matt Mills on a 12-month loan deal after Leicester knocked back a swap for Hoops defender Kelvin Wilson.
  • Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle claims in-demand Jordan Rhodes could stay at the club.
 
Even if Hazard is a d1ck, he does materially strengthen Cheatski and makes them much more of a threat next year. They still need a manager mind you and will need Torres or another CF to remember where the goal is but with Hazard, Mata and Marin they have enough creativity....
 
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