MOSaint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 (edited) If the dutch article is right though, the club has stated they don't want to sell... On the other hand the Eredivisie is a selling league these days, so if the club goes back with an appropriate offer you'd find it hard to believe they'd say no. PSV also signed a player who plays in the same positions Lens does the other day. Perhaps they may be a bit more open to offers now they have a replacement. Edited 19 July, 2012 by MOSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 What was stopping him naming names at the time? What's changed to prompt him to go public with it today? The fact that PSV have formally turned it down maybe? (Sorry, too many dumb questions in one post!) Who knows - they probably get told stuff with a caveat of when it should come out, especially by agents. This does seem to be true though, there is probably a deal to be done at the right price, and if the player likes the sound of a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 can we have a sticky with a list of trolls and also add our already established list on ITKer's? I think this would be a helpful reference point for everyone and avoid the unpleasant scenes we have witnessed above. We can also have a list of posters who take threads off topic. Saint Charlie would weirdly end up in all three lists. Internet mong boards are very serious business. Stop being 'Holier than thou'. You as much as anyone have your trolling moments. In fact the above post is very troll like ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 This player looks like the dogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Stop being 'Holier than thou'. You as much as anyone have your trolling moments. In fact the above post is very troll like ! Please stay on topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Please stay on topic You started it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 This guy has the versatility which appeals to NA. We're unlikely to ever have a wide player who simply hugs the touchline and looks to beat a player on the outside whilst NA is here. Is the Sky journo has been aware for some time, it sounds like this has some legs to it and we may see some progress over the coming week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Stop being 'Holier than thou'. You as much as anyone have your trolling moments. In fact the above post is very troll like ! You'd know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Stop being 'Holier than thou'. You as much as anyone have your trolling moments. In fact the above post is very troll like ! You'd know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 You'd know... I heard you the first time, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLOTH EARS Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Racist... I have to say that if we pull this off then that'd be brilliant, he looks quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Sign him up! Good to see Adkins definitively stating that we will be adding more to the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I heard you the first time, thanks. I just wanted to re-iterate the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 On his Wiki page: Seems he has been converted to a winger and this would strengthen us out wide. Would this signal the Exit sign for de Ridder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 sounds like this has some legs Well I hope so otherwise how does he play football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperm_john Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 cant see this happening, but would be very happy to be proved wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I just wanted to re-iterate the point. Re-iterate should be typed twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 If we pulled this then our midfield would look very strong. Lallana Davis Schneiderlin Lens One of many potential combos. We're obviously interested but this would need big bucks to pull off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Would this signal the Exit sign for de Ridder? Please God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 If we pulled this then our midfield would look very strong. Lallana Davis Schneiderlin Lens One of many potential combos. We're obviously interested but this would need big bucks to pull off. Yeah and leave out a player with 11 PL games, one PL goal and (by the start of the season) Big Match International Experience. You know, the one who's better than Beckham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Uses his left peg to stand on!! Badly one sided! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Larkin Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 I realise it's only a highlight video and they can players look far better than they are, but I really like how Lens tries to stay on his feet when surrounded by defenders. Would be really encouraging if we could sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Echo journalist thinks the interest is real... Gordon Simpson @gordonsimpson Not saying a deal will necessarily get done, but #saintsfc interest in Jeremain Lens - http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7913387/Saints-focus-on-Lens - is definitely real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 We've actually made an official bid according to a PSV club official on twitter, but they've thrown it in the dustbin. Only temporarily though, which must be good news. Brabant first offer of the hand made. "PSV have the bid from Southampton on Lens temporarily thrown in the dustbin," says Elfrink on Twitter. Lees verder: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.soccernews.nl/news/162572/PSV_veegt_eerste_bod_Southampton_op_Lens_van_tafel%3Futm_source%3Ddlvr.it%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&usg=ALkJrhhx4bGZqxocLdsD_3zgKPMBC9Skdg#ixzz216xFnHWl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 We've actually made an official bid according to a PSV club official on twitter, but they've thrown it in the dustbin. Only temporarily though, which must be good news. Brabant first offer of the hand made. "PSV have the bid from Southampton on Lens temporarily thrown in the dustbin," says Elfrink on Twitter. Lees verder: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.soccernews.nl/news/162572/PSV_veegt_eerste_bod_Southampton_op_Lens_van_tafel%3Futm_source%3Ddlvr.it%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&usg=ALkJrhhx4bGZqxocLdsD_3zgKPMBC9Skdg#ixzz216xFnHWl If we really want him, we'll get a bid accepted. That much is clear to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggles31 Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Yeah and leave out a player with 11 PL games, one PL goal and (by the start of the season) Big Match International Experience. You know, the one who's better than Beckham One of many potential combos?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 (edited) We've actually made an official bid according to a PSV club official on twitter, but they've thrown it in the dustbin. Only temporarily though, which must be good news. Brabant first offer of the hand made. "PSV have the bid from Southampton on Lens temporarily thrown in the dustbin," says Elfrink on Twitter. Lees verder: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.soccernews.nl/news/162572/PSV_veegt_eerste_bod_Southampton_op_Lens_van_tafel%3Futm_source%3Ddlvr.it%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&usg=ALkJrhhx4bGZqxocLdsD_3zgKPMBC9Skdg#ixzz216xFnHWl May be just a dodgy translation but the 'first offer of the hand' comment perhaps suggests that this is the first move in a negotiation. I.e we've shown our hand, now it's their turn to move. Edited 19 July, 2012 by for_heaven's_Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 @RikElfrink could be an account to keep an eye on now then! Already following on Twitter so let's see if any more news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 We've actually made an official bid according to a PSV club official on twitter, but they've thrown it in the dustbin. Only temporarily though, which must be good news. Brabant first offer of the hand made. "PSV have the bid from Southampton on Lens temporarily thrown in the dustbin," says Elfrink on Twitter. Lees verder: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.soccernews.nl/news/162572/PSV_veegt_eerste_bod_Southampton_op_Lens_van_tafel%3Futm_source%3Ddlvr.it%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&usg=ALkJrhhx4bGZqxocLdsD_3zgKPMBC9Skdg#ixzz216xFnHWl Why would you ever put something in the dustbin temporarily? Why not put it in the loft or something if you want to keep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 May be just a dodgy translation but the 'first offer of the hand' comment perhaps suggests that this is the first move in a negotiation. I.e we've shows our hand' date=' now it's their turn to move.[/quote'] That's kind of what I got from it, with the word temporarily in there, it kind of suggests they're open to negotiation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Why would you ever put something in the dustbin temporarily? Why not put it in the loft or something if you want to keep it? These dutch folk have odd habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 That's kind of what I got from it, with the word temporarily in there, it kind of suggests they're open to negotiation. Agreed, and I'm sure we won't have gone straight in with our biggest offer or indeed have expected our first offer to be accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 # Southampton is not only expressed interest in # Jeremain Lens. There's even made an offer at # PSV. So on http://ed.nl/sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 LONDON - PSV has recently placed a bid on Jeremain Lens of the English Premier League club Southampton received. Technical director Marcel Brands has thanked for the interest PSV because the attacker does not want to sell. According to his agent Lens is open to a foreign club, but he would also like to stay at PSV. "Last season Jeremain had a good end, but he wants to be constant. At PSV, he can play in the spotlight in the Dutch national team to arrive. Jeremain PSV will not give up, it must be a very good offer in perspective . I believe that every player with ambition is open to interest, provided it is good for his career. " http://www.ed.nl/sport/psv/11408650/PSV-wijst-bod-Southampton-op-Lens-af.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 In other words 'we know what we think he's worth, make us an offer that matches that and he's yours'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Agreed' date=' and I'm sure we won't have gone straight in with our biggest offer or indeed have expected our first offer to be accepted.[/quote'] If your first offer gets accepted it means one of three things; ~ You got lucky and met them right in the middle ~ Your offer was ludicrously high ~ The club receiving the offer was absolutely skint and nearing bankruptcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Adkins was over in holland watching a player a month or so back, probably this guy. Another one I've never heard of ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 We've actually made an official bid according to a PSV club official on twitter, but they've thrown it in the dustbin. Only temporarily though, which must be good news. Brabant first offer of the hand made. "PSV have the bid from Southampton on Lens temporarily thrown in the dustbin," says Elfrink on Twitter. Lees verder: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.soccernews.nl/news/162572/PSV_veegt_eerste_bod_Southampton_op_Lens_van_tafel%3Futm_source%3Ddlvr.it%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter&usg=ALkJrhhx4bGZqxocLdsD_3zgKPMBC9Skdg#ixzz216xFnHWl Hard to gather anything from these Google translations besides our bid being rejected. Ultimately though the Dutch league is a selling league these days with anyone who stands out moving on to Spain/England/Italy/Germany. If we give them the right offer, they'll accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Jeremain PSV will not give up, it must be a very good offer in perspective . I believe that every player with ambition is open to interest, provided it is good for his career. " I believe that's known in the tabloid world as a "come-and-get-me".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 19 July, 2012 Share Posted 19 July, 2012 Video of him when he played for AZ: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Link lifted from the Gazzaniga thread (yes, "it's the Daily Star" etc), but you usually get 1 paragraph on any rumours from them and they've put a reporter's name to this one for a change... http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/263105/Southampton-line-up-stunning-8m-swoop-for-PSV-star-Jeremain-Lens/ This may have legs I reckon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Link lifted from the Gazzaniga thread (yes, "it's the Daily Star" etc), but you usually get 1 paragraph on any rumours from them and they've put a reporter's name to this one for a change... http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/263105/Southampton-line-up-stunning-8m-swoop-for-PSV-star-Jeremain-Lens/ This may have legs I reckon.... Clearly has legs, and the player or agent must have indicated some willingness, looks like its down to agreeign the fee. PSV recently signed a highly rated Dutch U21 winger Narsingh so might be willing to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Clearly has legs, and the player or agent must have indicated some willingness, looks like its down to agreeign the fee. PSV recently signed a highly rated Dutch U21 winger Narsingh so might be willing to sell. I hope these "legs" run then.. This would be a major coup if we can land him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 This deal wont happen for 2 reasons......... 1) PSV put things 'temporarily' in the bin 2) Lens wants a foreign club but also wants to stay at PSV!! According to his agent Lens is open to a foreign club, but he would also like to stay at PSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 This deal wont happen for 2 reasons......... 1) PSV put things 'temporarily' in the bin 2) Lens wants a foreign club but also wants to stay at PSV!! not having such an indecisive player at SMS.....for all we know, that comment could be a "come and get me" plea to chelsea...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Looks very good on film:) Agent or club touting for bigger club and bigger fee? Is there a bigger club than the mighty Saints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 £3.5 million in the sun this morning: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4439607/Southampton-closing-on-35million-deal-for-Jeremain-Lens.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 how the papers like to use word play about signing players............. the best headline I've seen so far is .....SAINTS focusing on Lens ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Zoggers87: @RikElfrink Is een overeenkomst tussen Southampton en PSV voor de overdracht van Lens een mogelijkheid? (Is an agreement between Southampton and PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Lens a possibility?) RikElfrink: @Zoggers87 Natuurlijk, als er maar voldoende betaald wordt. (Of course, if there are enough paid.) Now obviously, if it is a genuine account which I'm 99% sure it is, it goes to show that this deal could happen if Saints go back with an acceptable bid even though PSV have said they don't want to sell. As I said, I think this account (@RikElfrink) is something to keep an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Now obviously, if it is a genuine account which I'm 99% sure it is, it goes to show that this deal could happen if Saints go back with an acceptable bid even though PSV have said they don't want to sell. As I said, I think this account (@RikElfrink) is something to keep an eye on. Its handy being able to speak Dutch at the moment! Seems to be going for a lot of players over there, its a good market for us and the Prem as a whole. Tiote and Vorm were brilliant signings from that league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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