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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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milo said:
Why? The team is unbalanced, filled with mediocre and fading players which they have no chance of recouping their fees on. We have no idea what funds the owners are prepared to make available. And to top it all, it sounds like the owners are going to impose a confused and untested management structure over Rodgers. The Liverpool fans are not famed for the patience and they have a distorted view of what calibre of manager they could/should attract. It sounds like a recipe for disaster to me.
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Couldn't agree more. I think Rodgers has the potential to do a good job at Liverpool but he needs time and money to make it stick. Recent History tells us that Liverpool fans don't give someone that isn't a name/someone with history at the club much time if it starts slowly or starts to go wrong so for me this another Hodgson situation in the making which is a shame for Rodgers.

I understand that really it would have been difficult for him to turn it down just as it was for Hodgson but to my mind it will all end exactly the same way and pretty quickly if he cannot get the players to respond to his tactics/style of play.

I think given his style of play he would be afforded more time at Spurs or somewhere like Saudi Sportswashing Machine if he started slowly but not at Liverpool and certainly not when he is replacing someone who is tantamount to GHod on half of merseyside.
 
Roy1983 said:
This may upset some but there is no such thing as ITK. It's all madeup, attention seeking flimflam. Nobody knows anything. tossers.
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More upset that you think you're the only one who's come to that conclusion? Haven't you read this thread?
 
Superted said:
More upset that you think you're the only one who's come to that conclusion? Haven't you read this thread?
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No I don't think I'm the only one. I just know that the ones who always post ITK were the ones who always wanted to be popular at school!!!
 
Roy1983 said:
Should tell you something about ITK flimflam then!!]
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Yes, most of it is bs, but the odd one or two get some genuine info, no different to the papers really and you're acting as though some of us hang onto their every word. It's like if I went around telling wrestling fans that wrestling is fake.
 
Roy1983 said:
No I don't think I'm the only one. I just know that the ones who always post ITK were the ones who always wanted to be popular at school!!!
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flimflam. The most popular ones at school were the ones that all the girls were afraid to talk to, so my mum says anyway.
 
Rossi22 said:
Yes, most of it is bs, but the odd one or two get some genuine info, no different to the papers really and you're acting as though some of us hang onto their every word. It's like if I went around telling wrestling fans that wrestling is fake.
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The odd one or two? Do you really believe that? Really? I don't.
 
[h=1]Tottenham plan Ramirez raid if Van der Vaart joins Schalke[/h] By Ashley Gray
PUBLISHED: 09:05 GMT, 31 May 2012 | UPDATED: 12:43 GMT, 31 May 2012



Tottenham could turn to Uruguay playmaker Gaston Ramirez if Rafael van der Vaart secures a move to Schalke.
Holland star Van der Vaart has been sounded out about a move to Germany, where his wife Sylvie works for a TV station.
Bologna midfielder Ramirez is seen as a ready-made replacement after an impressive two years in Serie A.

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Trailing: Gaston Ramirez (left) is being monitored by Tottenham

The 21-year-old has been closely followed by Liverpool, but it remains to be seen which players new boss Brendan Rodgers wants to pursue.
While Emirates Marketing Project have also expressed a firm interest in signing Ramirez.

'I can confirm that Juventus and Emirates Marketing Project have contacted me to show an interest,' Ramirez's representative Betancourt said to www.calciomercato.com.

'But there is especially an interesting offer from Wolfsburg and also another one from an important Spanish club.


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Dutch courage: Van der Vaart scored in Holland's friendly win over Switzerland on Wednesday

'I think considering all the offers, the possibility that he could leave (this summer) could happen.

'I would like to point out that there are several agents working on the player but from June 1, I will have his exclusive rights.'
Bologna are ready to cash in on a player who cost them under ?ú2.5million when they signed him from Penarol two years ago.
But they will demand at least ?ú14m for a player who is best deployed in the hole between midfield and attack.
Inter Milan are keen, but only if they fail to land Lucas Moura from Sao Paulo, while Napoli have him on a list of potential replacements for Ezequiel Lavezzi.

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Sealed with a kiss: Van der Vaart has been sounded out about a move to Germany

Occasionally playing as a second striker, Ramirez has scored 15 goals over the last two seasons for Bologna.
Van der Vaart has tried to play a straight bat to questions about Schalke, adding on Wednesday: 'In football, anything can happen.'
 
Chinese clubs Guan Beijing and Shanghai Shenhua are fighting for the signature of Yakubu after offering him 100k a week (Daily Mail)
 
Some typical agent bs:

Emirates Marketing Project have made the first move towards potentially signing Bologna's Gast??n Ram?¡rez, according to the Uruguayan playmaker's agent.
Pablo Betancourt said: "Juventus and Emirates Marketing Project have contacted me but there is especially an interesting offer from Wolfsburg and also another one from an important Spanish club. I think considering all the offers, the possibility that he could leave [this summer] could happen."
This week Roberto Mancini, the City manager, admitted his admiration for the 21-year-old, saying: "He is a good, young player with great potential. In attack, though, we are OK."
Bologna are said to want around ?ú14m for Ram?¡rez, who is under contract for three more years and scored eight goals in 28 Serie A starts last season.
 
TRANSFER GOSSIP

Brendan Rodgers, who is expected to be named Liverpool manager on Friday, could raid Swansea for three of his former players: Scott Sinclair, 23, Gylfi Sigurdsson, 22, and Ashley Williams, 27.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Swansea midfielder Joe Allen, 22, is also being lined up for a move to Anfield - although the youngster, who came through the ranks at the Welsh club, has three years left on his contract and would cost Liverpool ?ú10m.

Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Valencia defender Jordi Alba, 23. The left-back is also a target for Barcelona.

Full story: talkSPORT
Bayer Leverkusen rule out buying Dimitar Berbatov

Bayer Leverkusen have ruled out a summer move for Dimitar Berbatov, 31, unless Manchester United release the striker on a free transfer.

Full story: The Telegraph

Emirates Marketing Project are set to pip neighbours United to the signing of Dutch international Wesley Sneijder, 27, from Inter Milan.

Full story: The Metro

Norwich striker Grant Holt, 31, is set to follow Canaries boss Paul Lambert to Aston Villa.

Full story Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is backing his former Chelsea colleague Brendan Rodgers to bring the glory days back to Liverpool.

Full story: The Sun

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes Aston Villa are not a big enough club for Latics boss Roberto Martinez.

Full story: talkSPORT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will demand to know whether he still has the board's full backing as a Middle East consortium prepares to try to tempt him to Qatar.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas received ?ú12m in compensation when he was sacked by the club in March.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon a target for Norwich

Full story: Daily Mail

Norwich are ready to move for Celtic boss Neil Lennon to replace Paul Lambert, who is set to move to Aston Villa.

Full story: The Sun
AND FINALLY

Chelsea's stars have been preparing for their pre-season tour of the United States by trying their hand at a range of American sports.

Full story: The Metro
 
markysimmo said:
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will demand to know whether he still has the board's full backing as a Middle East consortium prepares to try to tempt him to Qatar.

Full story: Daily Mirror
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Now I know it's likely that this story is total BS, but this is Harry demanding closure and commitment on his future? :lol:
 
Daily Mirror

  • Brendan Rodgers has been given until 2015 to mastermind Liverpool's return to the Champions League. But he faces a battle to win over the dressing room after Pepe Reina claimed "many" players wanted Rafa Benitez back.
  • Roy Hodgson admits he has been dealt a "huge blow" after Frank Lampard was ruled out of Euro 2012.
  • Harry Redknapp is seeking assurances over his future in a showdown at Tottenham.
  • Graeme Jones has emerged as the shock favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers at Swansea.
  • Chelsea last night agreed a staggering ?ú38million deal for Porto striker Hulk.
  • Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner is ready to pay ?ú1million compensation for Paul Lambert - and then hand him a ?ú25million budget for this transfer window.
  • Jose Mourinho is putting together an amazing offer to lure Didier Drogba to Real Madrid.
  • Robert Huth is poised for crunch talks with Stoke over a new deal.
  • Kyle Walker is set for a dramatic Olympic call-up after his Euros heartbreak.
  • Dutch ace Luuk de Jong will become Saudi Sportswashing Machine's No 1 summer target if Demba Ba is lured away by Tottenham.
  • Bayern Munich are ready to test Emirates Marketing Project's nerve over Edin Dzeko.
  • Tottenham scouts are on the trail of Widzew Lodz's Polish Under-17 striker Mariusz Stepinski.
  • Blackburn boss Steve Kean could add club legend Colin Hendry to his coaching team in a bid to appease angry fans.
  • Hull will make a new bid to talk Steve Bruce back into management.

The Sun

  • Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 plans are in tatters with Frank Lampard ruled out and concerns mounting over Scott Parker.
  • Jose Mourinho believes Brendan Rodgers can bring back the glory days to Liverpool.
  • Norwich are ready to target Celtic manager Neil Lennon to replace Aston Villa-bound Paul Lambert, who will be handed a ?ú20million war chest at Villa Park.
  • Wigan have given Graeme Jones permission to hold talks with Swansea about replacing Brendan Rodgers.
  • Emirates Marketing Project are in a ?ú15million fight with Juventus and Wolfsburg for Bologna ace Gaston Ramirez.
  • Robert Huth is poised for crunch contract talks with Stoke next week.
  • Mali midfielder Seydou Keita is still hoping to join Liverpool despite Kenny Dalglish's sacking.
  • Striker Pavel Pogrebnyak will decide his Fulham future next week.
  • West Ham reject Julien Faubert is wanted by Lazio.

Daily Mail

  • Roy Hodgson is facing a midfield crisis ahead of Euro 2012 with Frank Lampard now ruled out of the tournament along with Gareth Barry while concerns persist over Scott Parker.
  • Liverpool expect to unveil Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers as their manager today and he is believed to be considering a bid for the Welsh club's young midfielder Joe Allen.
  • Paul Lambert has quit Norwich and is expected to be confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager in the next 24 hours.
  • Andre Villas-Boas has been paid a staggering ?ú12million in compensation for being fired by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
  • Blackburn striker Yakubu is ready to quit England for China and a ?ú5million-a-year contract - and could be followed by Gael Givet.
  • Roma are keen on Saudi Sportswashing Machine defender Davide Santon.
  • QPR are ready to step up interest in Birmingham goalkeeper Ben Foster by making a ?ú5million offer.
  • Sunderland are considering a move for Emirates Marketing Project striker John Guidetti on loan.
  • West Ham are keen on Senegal defender Abdoulaye Ba.
  • Tony Pulis insists Stoke will not be cashing in on central defender Robert Huth, even if he cannot persuade him to sign a new deal.
  • Steve Kean has moved to protect his Blackburn future by approaching Colin Hendry about a coaching role.
  • Romelu Lukaku would rather go on loan than spend another season on the Chelsea bench.

Daily Star

  • Paul Lambert is set to be named Aston Villa boss in the next 24 hours - after the club won their tug-of-war with Norwich.
  • England are facing a midfield crisis after Frank Lampard became the latest start to be ruled out of Euro 2012.
  • Emirates Marketing Project boss Roberto Mancini has added Uruguay star Gaston Ramirez to his summer shopping list.
  • Liverpool will unveil Brendan Rodgers as their new manager today after paying Swansea more than ?ú5million in compensation.
  • Manchester United will complete the signing of Japanese star Shinji Kagawa next week.
  • Robert Huth is poised for crunch talks with Stoke next week in a bid to thrash out a new deal.
  • Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean wants to use club legend Colin Hendry as a human shield.
  • Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebnyak will decide in the next week whether to make his loan move to Fulham permanent.
  • Defender Carlos Cuellar is in talks with Sunderland.
  • Bristol City and Cardiff have been told to stump up ?ú1million for Coventry defender Richard Keogh.
  • Winger Gary Roberts is set to join Sheffield Wednesday for free from Huddersfield.

Daily Express

  • England are worried about Scott Parker's fitness and form going into Euro 2012 with only one fully-fit first-choice central midfielder following Frank Lampard's withdrawal from the squad.
  • Brendan Rodgers has agreed to work within a new management structure at Anfield as he prepares to be officially unveiled as the new Liverpool manager.
  • Graeme Jones, the Wigan No 2, is the surprise choice to replace Brendan Rodgers at Swansea.
  • Paul Lambert will become Aston Villa manager today, backed with ?ú20million to revive the club.
  • Bayer Leverkusen will take Old Trafford outcast Dimitar Berbatov - if Manchester United let him go for a cut-price fee.
  • Robert Huth is poised for crunch talks at Stoke next week over a new deal. Everton and Sunderland are keeping tabs on him.

The Times

  • The sense of crisis surrounding England's midfield deepened last night amid growing concerns about Scott Parker after Frank Lampard followed Gareth Barry in being ruled out of Euro 2012.
  • John Terry is considering an appeal after UEFA imposed a three-match ban for his dismissal during Chelsea's Champions League triumph in Barcelona in April.

The Guardian

  • Chelsea have agreed a fee of ?ú38million for the Porto striker Hulk and the deal is ready to be closed.
  • Liverpool, having decided on Brendan Rodgers as their manager, are expect to announce within weeks they intend to stay at Anfield, not build their long-planned new stadium on Stanley Park.

DailyRecord.co.uk

  • With Scottish football's rage about Rangers at boiling point, the SFA last night moved closer to booting the beleaguered club out of the game.
  • Jorge Claros is determined to stay at Hibs to see out his 12-month loan despite failing to impress.
  • St Johnstone have beaten off interest from Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and several clubs down south to sign former St Mirren striker Nigel Hasselbaink.
  • David Silva is poised to return to his homeland with Portuguese outfit Beira Mar set to sign the freed Kilmarnock winger.
  • Jim Jefferies admits he faces a battle to hold onto Dunfermline midfielder Mark Kerr.
  • Dundee are set to sign St Johnstone striker Carl Finnigan.
 
yiddo2786 said:
Now I know it's likely that this story is total BS, but this is Harry demanding closure and commitment on his future? :lol:
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You couldn't make it up!

He didn't commit to us back in Feb and now expects us to give him full backing. Righto.

You have 1 year left, buddy - take it or leave it. Depending on performances next season - offer him another 2 or shake hands - simples.
 
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Ba is settled and productive in this league, also proven to be able to lead the line reasonably well - also no doubt cheaper.

De JOng looks a gamble to me, in this respect I can well understand the club going for BA isntead
 
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