Gaston Ramirez - Signs 4 Year Deal

[Clunge]

According to skysports we're interested, unrealistic if you ask me.

 

Can't post the link casue my computer is playing up!

[thorpie the sinner]

As this has been reported now, think this needs to be a specific topic until it gets rejected! Ambitious is nothing else, but by crikey, think we need 2 CB's first!!

[Glasgow_Saint]

Liverpool, Southampton and Tottenham are on the trail

 

Who has the best training ground?

[SO16_Saint]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/7988871/Spurs-see-Ramirez-bid-snubbed

[This Charming Man]

I love articles like this and everyone starts creaming themselves about ambition. The reality is we will sign whatever winger was in the NPC team of the year.

[MOSaint]

Another little bit that is relevant to this particular rumour

 

Tancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri

Ramirez agent Betancourt expected today on meeting with Southampton top executives, probably Cortese

 

Tancredi Palmeri works for CNN and Gazzetto Dello Sport and has a good reputation. Still think there is zero chance of this happening, at best his agent is using our interest to hurry Spurs/Liverpool into offering more money IMO.

 

 

I love articles like this and everyone starts creaming themselves about ambition. The reality is we will sign whatever winger was in the NPC team of the year.

 

Matt Phillips would be a good signing.

Edited 14 August, 2012 by MOSaint

[St.Patrik]

Smokescreen - for what I don´t know since we seems to have stopped signing players a long time ago ; )

[Clunge]

I agree with this -------^

[Hopkins]

Pretty sure I read somewhere that Ramirez agent is complaining about the wages Spurs offered. So unless we are prepared to really up our maximum wage then I think today's supposed meeting will be over pretty quickly.

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

I love articles like this and everyone starts creaming themselves about ambition. The reality is we will sign whatever winger was in the NPC team of the year.

 

It's not the article that makes it sound as if we are interested, it's CNN reporting that the agent is meeting with Cortese today.

[St.Patrik]

Give him a big fat signing on bonus - then wages is no problem.

[This Charming Man]

Matt Phillips would be a good signing.

 

Didn't say he wouldn't be, but let's not pretend that we can mix it with the big boys in the transfer market.

[pingwing]

I will buy a season ticket for every year of his contract if we sign him! (did have a look on FM to see what his estimated current wage is of 17.5k p/w which would explain the Spurs snub)

[Saint Garrett]

Atleast it's a rumour despite how farfetched it is !

[St.Patrik]

Perhaps hes having a trial today then since U21 play a closed door friendly today at Staplewood ; )

[This Charming Man]

It's not the article that makes it sound as if we are interested, it's CNN reporting that the agent is meeting with Cortese today.

 

Let's hope Ramirez's agent also represents a decent CB...

[MOSaint]

Didn't say he wouldn't be, but let's not pretend that we can mix it with the big boys in the transfer market.

 

Agree with that, not enough time left for Cortese to start playing fantasy football.

[wireframebox]

You don't ask, you don't get...

[This Charming Man]

You don't ask, you don't get...

 

Need to be careful what you ask for as UEFA can fine clubs for making ridiculous offers for players and wasting people's time.

[dubai_phil]

It's a stupid idea.

 

But then so was finding Guly & Papa in Italian football.

 

The Don obviously knows someone over there, whether he's talking about Ramirez or not is a different kettle of speculation

[Saint Garrett]

It only states he's meeting with his agent. Could it be possible that it is for a different client of his ?

[The9]

I know nothing about him, but he's international for a successful nation, he plays in a position we need to improve and he's in a country where we have contacts. So from that I'd conclude it's not impossible, and he'd be an awesome signing.

 

Oh and he's from Fray Bentos, which is tremendous news for 1980s pie-lovers.

[Turkish]

It's a stupid idea.

 

But then so was finding Guly & Papa in Italian football.

 

The Don obviously knows someone over there, whether he's talking about Ramirez or not is a different kettle of speculation

 

He obviously does. Dont forget he turned down AC Milan to stay with us.

[rshephard3]

This would not be in keeping with our transfer policy of signing underwhelming British players would it?

[Matthew Le God]

This would not be in keeping with our transfer policy of signing underwhelming British players would it?

 

Are you saying Nathaniel Clyne, Steve Davis and Jay Rodriguez are "underwhelming"? Really?

[Turkish]

Are you saying Nathaniel Clyne, Steve Davis and Jay Rodriguez are "underwhelming"? Really?

 

For a champions league challenging team they are.

[skintsaint]

25 posts and no youtube vid...im disapointed

 

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[rshephard3]

Are you saying Nathaniel Clyne, Steve Davis and Jay Rodriguez are "underwhelming"? Really?

 

Sure, why not? Davis moved to Scotland to get games and wasn't great for Fulham. Shone at Villa and never kicked on. Rodriguez has never kicked a ball in the prem and is no guarantee of any more than 6 or 7 league goals. The only one who stands out remotely for me is Clyne who I see as having superb potential. Time will tell and I'll happily eat my words but the premiership is not worried one bit about the signings at SFC so far. If this squad played a season they'd go down wouldn't they? So I think it's fair to say I'm underwhelmed 5 days before getting in my car to Manchester.

[The9]

Are you saying Nathaniel Clyne, Steve Davis and Jay Rodriguez are "underwhelming"? Really?

 

They are in comparison to... I dunno... Micah Richards, Aaron Ramsay and Danny Welbeck.

[Tokyo-Saint]

Are you saying Nathaniel Clyne, Steve Davis and Jay Rodriguez are "underwhelming"? Really?

 

Being 'wellmed' both under and over is subjective. If rshephard was under-whelmed, he was, even if you where overwhelmed with excitement about the signings.*

 

*this is not bullying or even being mean, just making a point.

[rshephard3]

Being 'wellmed' both under and over is subjective. If rshephard was under-whelmed, he was, even if you where overwhelmed with excitement about the signings.*

 

*this is not bullying or even being mean, just making a point.

 

I think that's a fair point for everyone to take on board actually. It is a forum afterall. WARNING-REASONED DEBATE GOING ON ON THIS THREAD-SOMEONE FIND A WUM QUICK!

[Turkish]

They are in comparison to... I dunno... Micah Richards, Aaron Ramsay and Danny Welbeck.

 

Jack Rodwell and Adam Johnson.

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

Are you saying Nathaniel Clyne, Steve Davis and Jay Rodriguez are "underwhelming"? Really?

 

Not underwhelming as such, but current ability wise they are good Championship players, but that's about it.

[The9]

Jack Rodwell and Adam Johnson.

 

Yeah, or them.

[This Charming Man]

Sure, why not? Davis moved to Scotland to get games and wasn't great for Fulham. Shone at Villa and never kicked on. Rodriguez has never kicked a ball in the prem and is no guarantee of any more than 6 or 7 league goals. The only one who stands out remotely for me is Clyne who I see as having superb potential. Time will tell and I'll happily eat my words but the premiership is not worried one bit about the signings at SFC so far. If this squad played a season they'd go down wouldn't they? So I think it's fair to say I'm underwhelmed 5 days before getting in my car to Manchester.

 

I could not agree more.

[Saint Scott]

Pretty sure I read somewhere that Ramirez agent is complaining about the wages Spurs offered. So unless we are prepared to really up our maximum wage then I think today's supposed meeting will be over pretty quickly.

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-target-gaston-ramirez-turns-1260256

[david in sweden]

It's a stupid idea. But then so was finding Guly & Papa in Italian football. The Don obviously knows someone over there, whether he's talking about Ramirez or not is a different kettle of speculation

 

stupid ? ....you mean we shouldn't be trying to sign players of his ilk ?

 

If indeed we are in for Ramirez - whether we succeed or not - it does show some ambition. He was good in the Olympics, and I can recall that Swedes went potty when Anders Svensson signed after his World Cup wonder goal in 2002. Bit like our fans when Keegan signed for Saints.

 

Cortese surely has lots of Italian contacts and if Bologna are in financial troubles - (who isn't in Italy?) - then he might be able to make them an offer ........they can't afford to refuse.

Edited 14 August, 2012 by david in sweden

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

stupid ? ....you mean we shouldn't be trying to sign players of his ilk ?

 

If indeed we are in for Ramirez - whether we succeed or not - it does show some ambition. He was good in the Olympics, and I can recall that Swedes went potty when Anders Svensson signed after his World Cup wonder goal in 2002. Bit like our fans when Keegan signed for Saints.

 

Cortese has lots of Italian contacts and if Bologna are in financial troubles - (who isn't in Italy?) - then he might be able to make them an offer ........they can't afford to refuse.

 

The wonder goal was after he had signed for us wasn't it?

[This Charming Man]

stupid ? ....you mean we shouldn't be trying to sign players of his ilk ?

 

If indeed we are in for Ramirez - whether we succeed or not - it does show some ambition. He was good in the Olympics, and I can recall that Swedes went potty when Anders Svensson signed after his World Cup wonder goal in 2002. Bit like our fans when Keegan signed for Saints.

 

Cortese surely has lots of Italian contacts and if Bologna are in financial troubles - (who isn't in Italy?) - then he might be able to make them an offer ........they can't afford to refuse.

 

Anyone could declare their interest in signing Ramirez, it may show ambition but all slightly irrelevant if you don't sign him. I'll be impressed with our 'ambition' when we actually sign some high quality players.

 

Also, Anders was already a Saints player when he knocked the Argies out.

[david in sweden]

The wonder goal was after he had signed for us wasn't it?

 

well spotted Dibden.

 

I actually thought about that after I'd written it. Yes ...Anders actually signed the previous year, but the euphoria was there nevertheless. At the time he was a sort of Swedish " Beckham clone " .

 

Of course it was MICHAEL Svensson who signed in 2002.

[Saint Garrett]

It's a bit like when WHU tried to get Tevez and Torres on loan last season. Just makes them look a joke.

[Dibden Purlieu Saint]

It's a bit like when WHU tried to get Tevez and Torres on loan last season. Just makes them look a joke.

 

 

Yeah, and when they wanted Tevez and Mascherano in 2007.

 

I'm being facetious by the way.

[The9]

It's a bit like when WHU tried to get Tevez and Torres on loan last season. Just makes them look a joke.

 

That'll be the West Ham who had already had Tevez play for them, right? Albeit a move which cost them £50m odd in compensation due to his third party ownership at the time, but nevertheless, the fact he'd already played there (and at the time wasn't likely to play for Man City again) puts a dent in the suggestion that it made them look like a joke.

[The9]

Yeah, and when they wanted Tevez and Mascherano in 2007.

 

Signed by Alan Pardew, no less.

[RedArmy]

Perhaps hes having a trial today then since U21 play a closed door friendly today at Staplewood ; )

Classic!

 

What's to trial? If he wants to sign here, which I very much doubt he would, you just f*cking sign him.

[This Charming Man]

Classic!

 

What's to trial? If he wants to sign here, which I very much doubt he would, you just f*cking sign him.

 

It's a well known fact that when trying to sign one of Europe most in demand players for big money, you always offer them a trial. You just have to keep it a secret as you can't take players who are under contract on trial. That's probably why you've never heard of clubs doing this before.

[RedArmy]

It's a well known fact that when trying to sign one of Europe most in demand players for big money, you always offer them a trial. You just have to keep it a secret as you can't take players who are under contract on trial. That's probably why you've never heard of clubs doing this before.

I'm surprised this little secret hasn't slipped out before, what with our track record of trying to sign big money players from Europe's elite clubs.

[saints_is_the_south]

Bologna's president on Ramirez:

 

President Albano Guaraldi insists Bologna will keep Premier League and Inter target Gaston Ramirez and sign Manolo Gabbiadini from Atalanta via Juventus.

 

Uruguayan talent Ramirez has been of interest to the Nerazzurri and several English clubs.

 

“There is nothing in the air for Ramirez. He is an indispensable player for Bologna,” said Guaraldi.

 

“If there are common interests for an eventual departure, then we’d have to bring Stefano Pioli a replacement.

 

“I want to keep him, but if he accepts a different destination in an operation that is acceptable in economic and technical terms, then we’ll see.”

 

http://www.football-italia.net/23421/bologna-ramirez-and-gabbiadini

[beavis17]

Bologna's president on Ramirez:

 

President Albano Guaraldi insists Bologna will keep Premier League and Inter target Gaston Ramirez and sign Manolo Gabbiadini from Atalanta via Juventus.

 

Uruguayan talent Ramirez has been of interest to the Nerazzurri and several English clubs.

 

“There is nothing in the air for Ramirez. He is an indispensable player for Bologna,” said Guaraldi.

 

“If there are common interests for an eventual departure, then we’d have to bring Stefano Pioli a replacement.

 

“I want to keep him, but if he accepts a different destination in an operation that is acceptable in economic and technical terms, then we’ll see.”

 

http://www.football-italia.net/23421/bologna-ramirez-and-gabbiadini

 

Says he is indispensable then admits should they receive an acceptable offer that they already have a potential replacement lined up.

 

It will take a big big offer though. Let's see how serious Cortese is about his European dreams....

[Ed Rooney]

He looks a bit too short for a Centre Back