Glasgow_Saint Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Didn´t Bolognas chairman say last year that he wouldn´t sell Ramirez.... don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Didn´t Bolognas chairman say last year that he wouldn´t sell Ramirez.... don't think so Closest he came was this when we couldn't agree a payment plan (which is also presumably responsible for that loan we had) : "’Bologna have reacted angrily to the player and agent’s outspoken comments, with chairman Albano Guaraldi saying: ‘Ramirez is contracted to Bologna – and the club will decide upon his future, not the player himself.’Ramirez’s behaviour is totally unacceptable, giving open interviews like that without consulting us. Gaston cannot force my hand with two interviews. I am a serious person and I’ve already said it will take €20m to sell him. And I also told his agent.’" http://metro.co.uk/2012/08/21/southampton-end-interest-in-bologna-winger-gaston-ramirez-544476/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Already posted in the HCDAJFU? thread.... but just for the record as far as this thread is concerned... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/8781731 Money talks, and Cagliari have none. If we don't sign him, it won't be because they've decided they aren't selling him. All that chat is for the same two reasons as always; to bump the asking price up, and to appease the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 June, 2013 Share Posted 19 June, 2013 Money talks, and Cagliari have none. If we don't sign him, it won't be because they've decided they aren't selling him. All that chat is for the same two reasons as always; to bump the asking price up, and to appease the fans. Or because he doesnt want to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 20 June, 2013 Share Posted 20 June, 2013 We need to sign him. £10m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 7 July, 2013 Share Posted 7 July, 2013 Man U joining in the chase. And we´re out according to MP. http://www.football-italia.net/36166/man-utd-join-astori-chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 Thought I might dredge this old thread up again. Looks like someone in the Italian press thinks Astori won't be in the Cagliari first 11 this season: http://24.media.tumblr.com/8e482bb8e6fb5e8832046e73ef2b1973/tumblr_mqp1sblqeG1r90nv2o1_1280.jpg (from Gazetta) Is he off somewhere? Would love to see an Astori - Lovren partnership with Yoshida as back-up. (As an aside, they have Osvaldo listed in the expected Roma first 11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 (edited) Thought I might dredge this old thread up again. Looks like someone in the Italian press thinks Astori won't be in the Cagliari first 11 this season: http://24.media.tumblr.com/8e482bb8e6fb5e8832046e73ef2b1973/tumblr_mqp1sblqeG1r90nv2o1_1280.jpg (from Gazetta) Is he off somewhere? Would love to see an Astori - Lovren partnership with Yoshida as back-up. (As an aside, they have Osvaldo listed in the expected Roma first 11) City... apparently. Edited 30 July, 2013 by itchen_dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 You have to love how Citeh may or may not have an injury to one of their 4 international CBs so will now go and spend 15m on another one just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 30 July, 2013 Share Posted 30 July, 2013 You have to love how Citeh may or may not have an injury to one of their 4 international CBs so will now go and spend 15m on another one just in case Plus I think they really don't rate Lescott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Shame this transfer rumour seems to have died. Astori would be the final piece in the puzzle IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Was either him of Lovren, get the feeling that Lovren's availability came out of no where and quickly become our first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Was either him of Lovren, get the feeling that Lovren's availability came out of no where and quickly become our first choice. Aye. I fear so. If we did have another £10m to spend though, Astori would be amazing. Think he is also very competent at left back? So any fears about cover for that position might be assuaged too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Rick Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 If Saints sign Astori we would have the makings of an exceptional team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Stop be greedy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Aye. I fear so. If we did have another £10m to spend though, Astori would be amazing. Think he is also very competent at left back? So any fears about cover for that position might be assuaged too. Nothing to fear! I think we've got the better CB in the end. A 2nd top class CB will probably come next year, we're steadily building something. I reckon next years transfer targets will revolve around upgrading the GK (can see a big bid for a GK on the horizon), a top class 2nd CB and a top class attacking winger. After that, I don't think we'll spend a great deal over the following years, as that squad should see us through a fair few seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Nothing to fear! I think we've got the better CB in the end. A 2nd top class CB will probably come next year, we're steadily building something. I reckon next years transfer targets will revolve around upgrading the GK (can see a big bid for a GK on the horizon), a top class 2nd CB and a top class attacking winger. After that, I don't think we'll spend a great deal over the following years, as that squad should see us through a fair few seasons. Our biggest issue might be about keeping players as opposed to buying them. Shaw, Wanyama, Morgan, JRod, Clyne - all could wanted by bigger clubs in the next 12-18 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 August, 2013 Share Posted 19 August, 2013 Our biggest issue might be about keeping players as opposed to buying them. Shaw, Wanyama, Morgan, JRod, Clyne - all could wanted by bigger clubs in the next 12-18 months But we wouldn't need to sell them, and we've been quite clever in tying them all down to very long-term deals. So if someone did want them, they'd have to break the bank. We're in a strong position either way. Great squad management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 23 October, 2013 Share Posted 23 October, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-summer-transfer-target-davide-2485020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 October, 2013 Share Posted 23 October, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-summer-transfer-target-davide-2485020 Wasnt this the paper we dismissed as lying bullsh*tters making things up when they linked Osvaldo with a loan move to Juventus on monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 23 October, 2013 Share Posted 23 October, 2013 Wow - that's a statement of intent if true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Wasnt this the paper we dismissed as lying bullsh*tters making things up when they linked Osvaldo with a loan move to Juventus on monday? Good shout. I'm sure "we" agreed on just that point. Unanimous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Him and Lovren would be the best CB pairing in the Prem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongoNeil Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Don't we already have the best centre back pairing in the prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Wasnt this the paper we dismissed as lying bullsh*tters making things up when they linked Osvaldo with a loan move to Juventus on monday? They must have heard about the moaning on here and improved their journalism Turks cause this story is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Wasnt this the paper we dismissed as lying bullsh*tters making things up when they linked Osvaldo with a loan move to Juventus on monday? This story originates from Di Marzio from Sky Italia so might be more in it. Easiest just to not believe anything tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I do hope not. Vastly overrated and overpriced. He really isn't worth all the hype. Anybody who has watched him regularly over the past 2 seasons will tell you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I do hope not. Vastly overrated and overpriced. He really isn't worth all the hype. Anybody who has watched him regularly over the past 2 seasons will tell you that. Much said about lovren. Lyon fans said the same didn't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrent Of Abuse Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I do hope not. Vastly overrated and overpriced. He really isn't worth all the hype. Anybody who has watched him regularly over the past 2 seasons will tell you that. If he turns out like Lovren who was claimed by some to be a liability at Lyon then I think I'd take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I do hope not. Vastly overrated and overpriced. He really isn't worth all the hype. Anybody who has watched him regularly over the past 2 seasons will tell you that. Yeah but people said Fonte was sh:t last season. We have the bestest coaches in the Premier League remember? They'll make him look like Franco Baresi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 This story originates from Di Marzio from Sky Italia so might be more in it. Easiest just to not believe anything tbh. So just a laying lying journo scumbag rehashing someone else's old story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynoldson!! Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Never gets old Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Obviously Man Ure, Chelski or Citeh are coming in with a 60 mil bid for Lovren then.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 So just a laying lying journo scumbag rehashing someone else's old story. Rehashing yes, hence no reporters name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Don't we already have the best centre back pairing in the prem? We have but they've started getting complacent. I mean, they actually went and let a goal in at OT last weekend. That's 3 already this season! They need some pressure to keep them on their toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 So the Mirror are panicking about Saints and Tring their best yo destabilize things then. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 So the Mirror are panicking about Saints and Tring their best yo destabilize things then. Sent from my Lumia 800 using Board Express That's definitely what is happening. The Daily Mirror are hell bent on seeing Saints fail. Clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 That's definitely what is happening. The Daily Mirror are hell bent on seeing Saints fail. Clearly. I can't wait to see one of our comedians and their made up conversations between the lazy lying scumbag journo and the lazy lying scumbag editor about how they can destabilise us. We haven't had one of them for a while which is a shame as not only are they side splittingly hilarious they are not doubt 100% accurate too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 If he turns out like Lovren who was claimed by some to be a liability at Lyon then I think I'd take that. Lyon were playing in the CL/EL when Lovren was there. Cagliari are a mid table Serie A side who's aim is to survive every season. Lovren would be one of the best centre backs in Italy if he were there. This is a fair piece on Astori, agree with all of it. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1727555-why-manchester-city-transfer-target-davide-astori-is-the-italian-titus-bramble The boy sure grew up with a lot expectations and potential (as many of the youth products that come out of Milanello do), but for most regular Serie A watchers like me he's failed to live up to that. He's 27 in January, at that age he should be coming into the prime of his career but he's far from that. Of course if we were to sign him he'd get my full support and I'd hope he could live up to potential he showed when he was younger. But for the money Cagliari want I think we could do a lot better looking elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 With only 18 month left on his contract now he shouldn´t cost more than £7-8m imo but the chairman of Cagliari is a special kind..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 So just a laying lying journo scumbag rehashing someone else's old story. I haven't been coming on here much recently, but I'd just like to thank you Turks for making everything feel as familiar as a nice old comfy pair of slippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 Do we really need to spend 10m on a CB when Fonte has been excellent alongside Lovren so far this season? Obviously there's no room for sentiment etc etc, but why break up a strong pairing like Lovren/Fonte mid-season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 24 October, 2013 Share Posted 24 October, 2013 I haven't been coming on here much recently, but I'd just like to thank you Turks for making everything feel as familiar as a nice old comfy pair of slippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepgar Posted 25 October, 2013 Share Posted 25 October, 2013 Do we really need to spend 10m on a CB when Fonte has been excellent alongside Lovren so far this season? Obviously there's no room for sentiment etc etc, but why break up a strong pairing like Lovren/Fonte mid-season? No sentiment in football. If it improves the team and we become even more solid and remember you do need a big squad if you are going to succeed in both the league and europe. Astori and Benega would be effing fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 25 October, 2013 Share Posted 25 October, 2013 If this happened, presumably that would mean shipping out Jos or Maya? Not too upset by that prospect, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 25 October, 2013 Share Posted 25 October, 2013 (edited) ... Edited 25 October, 2013 by igsey Duplicate :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 30 December, 2013 Share Posted 30 December, 2013 "@tancredipalmeri: Southampton have enquired again for Cagliari's defender Astori" And on it goes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 30 December, 2013 Share Posted 30 December, 2013 "@tancredipalmeri: Southampton have enquired again for Cagliari's defender Astori" And on it goes.. 10/10 for consistency at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee Posted 30 December, 2013 Share Posted 30 December, 2013 Have any of the Serie A watchers got an update on Astoori formbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 December, 2013 Share Posted 30 December, 2013 Have any of the Serie A watchers got an update on Astoori formbook. I watch quite a bit of Italian football, have kept an eye out for Astori since our link last year. He's played in 15 of Cagliari's 17 games so far, no goals and 1 assist. Not been a stand out in any game ive seen so far, id use the word "steady" to describe him. Surprised he didnt move on in the summer as Cagliari were always going to be a lower/mid table side this season and this may cost him his place with Italy in the WC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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