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S-Clarke

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Not getting my hopes up, but Rojo would be a very good signing. I assume we will be playing him at LB predominantly and also bring in another CB.

 

Guan 2.0 did say (I think) that a potential 6th signing would depend on the quality of the 5th. So if we get Rojo, kind of covers off 2 positions and means we don't need that 6th (possibly Kolo, but only guessing)

Badger

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Would be an amazing signing.

 

Clyne Fonte Van Dijk Rojo really wouldn't be any worse than last season's defence. Who knows, maybe better, especially with an extra good keeper.

 

But like last season we'll still be left to dread any injuries and be left asking "what have we got in reserve?". No Chanbers as back up RB for instance.

 

That said, I'll settle for a first XI at the moment.

Saint IQ

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Would be an amazing signing.

 

Clyne Fonte Van Dijk Rojo really wouldn't be any worse than last season's defence. Who knows, maybe better, especially with an extra good keeper.

 

Massively underrating Lovren. Van Dijk is no where near as good as him.......yet

Foxstone

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Would be an amazing signing.

 

Clyne Fonte Van Dijk Rojo really wouldn't be any worse than last season's defence. Who knows, maybe better, especially with an extra good keeper.

 

I really like the look of the back line...

Bucks Saint

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Massively underrating Lovren. Van Dijk is no where near as good as him.......yet

 

How many times have you seen VD play? Genuine question, not saying you are wrong

Window Cleaner

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Apparently Rojo has spoken about his case. Says he wants to stay at Sporting but is willing to wait and see what offers they get. Sounds like a "if there are any big clubs in for me I'm game but the also rans can ferk right off" approach.

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Apparently Rojo has spoken about his case. Says he wants to stay at Sporting but is willing to wait and see what offers they get. Sounds like a "if there are any big clubs in for me I'm game but the also rans can ferk right off" approach.

 

Unlikely to be a "big Club" come in for him so if "an also ran" comes in offering to double his money then I'm sure he would not tell them to "ferk off" !

Olallana

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Apparently Rojo has spoken about his case. Says he wants to stay at Sporting but is willing to wait and see what offers they get. Sounds like a "if there are any big clubs in for me I'm game but the also rans can ferk right off" approach.

 

Out of curiosity, where did you find/hear that?

 

Usually when it´s getting pace both on Sky and BBC it is close, but that doesn´t mean they´re always right of course...

Window Cleaner

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Out of curiosity, where did you find/hear that?

 

Usually when it´s getting pace both on Sky and BBC it is close, but that doesn´t mean they´re always right of course...

 

 

BBC+ Sky is so insular don't you know. I know people who are really in football, they tell me things. When those who have been told spread what they've heard about Sky,BBC and the other vultures pick them up. This came from a Portuguese chap that I know. No doubt if you were to hunt it down you could find it elsewhere.

buctootim

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Marcos Rojo ponders future: "We'll see what can happen '

 

The Argentine international central defender from Sporting is still thinking what will make your future, being aware of potential tempting proposals arriving at Alvalade. Marcos Rojo assures that has a contract and want to get the Lions, but it appears something better will discuss it. 'I have a contract, I want to stay. Of course all players aspire always more. If there is a good one for me and the club will soon see what can happen, "said the Argentine to the press upon arrival at the airport, after the holidays we had right after the presence in Brazil of the World.

 

Marcos Rojo did an excellent World in the eyes of critics and fans and was considered one of the best left-backs in the competition. Something that can harm Sporting in sports: can lose one of their best players abroad but can benefit financially from their sale.

http://www.futebol365.pt/noticia/118100/

Window Cleaner

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I'll stick with the view that we have no chance of getting him until I actually see him signing.

 

 

We have absolutely zero chance of signing Rojo, he's very much sought after and the price tag will be beyond our miserly approach. We've probably bid about 3 million or something like that for him.

buctootim

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BBC+ Sky is so insular don't you know. I know people who are really in football, they tell me things. When those who have been told spread what they've heard about Sky,BBC and the other vultures pick them up. This came from a Portuguese chap that I know. No doubt if you were to hunt it down you could find it elsewhere.

 

Its all over the Potuguese media and has been since yesterday when Rojo gave a press conference when he returned to Portugal after his WC holiday. You dont need to know a connected man in fooball in Portugal :p

Window Cleaner

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Its all over the Potuguese media and has been since yesterday when Rojo gave a press conference when he returned to Portugal after his WC holiday. You dont need to know a connected man in fooball in Portugal :p

 

 

Bloke's a builder actually, doing some work on our roof. His son plays for Clermont though;

Saint_Ash

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We have absolutely zero chance of signing Rojo, he's very much sought after and the price tag will be beyond our miserly approach. We've probably bid about 3 million or something like that for him.

 

No doubt you'll gleefully return with your regular line of "I told you so" which seems to be in every other post of yours lately.

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This is why we should have offered a fair price in the first place. We could have had this deal wrapped up a week ago! Now other clubs are sniffing around.

 

No we couldn't - at least not whilst the CL qualifiers are on.

JxgrSaint

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When will we stop fannying around with trifling fees? He'll never come for £10m (not that it's very likely he'll come at all), we've got a shed load of readies burning a hole in our pocket - no need to **** about. He'd cost at least £15m by anyone's account...

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Gemmel

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When will we stop fannying around with trifling fees? He'll never come for £10m (not that it's very likely he'll come at all), we've got a shed load of readies burning a hole in our pocket - no need to **** about. He'd cost at least £15m by anyone's account...

 

Can I buy your house for 50k

Saint Charlie

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Surely this one is done now seeing as we signed Bertrand and have the hugely hyped Targett in reserve.

 

Would be stupid to spend a club record fee on someone who isnt a specialist Centre Back.

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When will we stop fannying around with trifling fees? He'll never come for £10m (not that it's very likely he'll come at all), we've got a shed load of readies burning a hole in our pocket - no need to **** about. He'd cost at least £15m by anyone's account...

 

Ahh the pompey way..............

doddisalegend

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What am I looking at? He played left back for Argentina and has a lot for Sporting too.

 

We would be buying as a centre back. Not sure there is much in this myself, happy to be proven wrong though.

 

I guess he means this bit

 

Position: Centre Back

Olallana

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What am I looking at? He played left back for Argentina and has a lot for Sporting too.

 

We would be buying as a centre back. Not sure there is much in this myself, happy to be proven wrong though.

 

You´re looking at his performances and if you check you will se in what position he was playing in those games, and the stats are similar for every year in Sporting.

He´s played CB in more than 90% of his games in Sporting, but is used in the national team as LB.

Pretty much as Croatia did use Lovren up until last season...

hypochondriac

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What am I looking at? He played left back for Argentina and has a lot for Sporting too.

 

We would be buying as a centre back. Not sure there is much in this myself, happy to be proven wrong though.

 

Agree. Don't think we would have signed Bertrand if we wanted this guy.

Saint IQ

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Apparently Rojo has spoken about his case. Says he wants to stay at Sporting but is willing to wait and see what offers they get. Sounds like a "if there are any big clubs in for me I'm game but the also rans can ferk right off" approach.

 

He'll go to Russia for loads of ££££££££££££££££££££

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Patrick Bateman

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couple of sources saying we are close to signing him. not holding my breath

 

I would say £100 that we don't, but it's been so random so far that we probably will. Along with Roberto Carlos, Wade Elliot and Robbie Fowler.

the saint in winchester

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When will we stop fannying around with trifling fees? He'll never come for £10m (not that it's very likely he'll come at all), we've got a shed load of readies burning a hole in our pocket - no need to **** about. He'd cost at least £15m by anyone's account...

 

His club have quoted £16M to us. I would have opened with a £12M bid but at least £10M is not a daft bid. Maybe we can meet around £13-14M to get the deal over the line.

Saint Fan CaM

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As said already, this would be a great signing, but the gap in fee offered to that wanted seems too great to stand any chance. This guy is almost certainly worth £14m so stop messing with daft bids and crack on.

Beckenham Saint

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Rojo is at #SaintsFC training complex , deal is done. I expect interviews & other media things before it's announced officially. #SaintRojo

 

No idea who this is but I hope he's not just trying to get a few extra retweets!

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No idea who this is but I hope he's not just trying to get a few extra retweets!

 

Part of me doesn't want him to come as I am enjoying the doom and gloom mongers incessant whinging. While it is understandable to whinge a bit, the continuous nature of it is boring/amusing/trite etc etc

WealdSaint

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And another

 

Ben Butterworth ‏@Ben_SFC · 1m

Marcos Rojo is at Staplewood Complex, just about to undergo a medical with Southampton. £16 million bid accepted. #SaintsFC

S-Clarke

S-Clarke

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Sources in Portugal understand that Southampton are set to complete the signing of Sporting Lisbon left back, Marcos Rojo, imminently.

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