SO16_Saint Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 BREAKING NEWS Liverpool has joined the race to sign Juventus star Pogba and offered £130m+Benteke So thats a total offer of £100m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 CITY IN FOR OXFORD Sky sources understand Manchester City have made an official approach for West Ham midfielder Reece Oxford. Oxford, who is contracted to West Ham until 2018, made his first-team debut at the age of 16, starring in West Ham's opening-day 2-0 win at Arsenal last season. The England U-19 international has since played a further 11 games for Slaven Bilic's side and is viewed as the club's brightest young prospect. West Ham are thought to be only considering bids above £10m for Oxford, who rejected a new deal at the club earlier this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 'UNITED POGBA BID IMMINENT' To huge developments on the future of Paul Pogba now, and Sky in Italy report that Manchester United are set to make an official bid for the Juventus midfielder. Our colleagues in Italy understand United are set to meet Juventus directors as well the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, in the next few hours. United are expected to make an opening offer of about €103-104m (£86.5-£87.3m). We also understand Pogba has already agreed personal terms with United, believed to worth €13m (£10.9m) per season. Thats good news for clubs like Saints - it levels the playing field. The rich clubs massively overpay and the selling club generally uses the proceeds much more sensibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Reminds me of possibly apocryphal Peter Ridsdale story at Leeds. That player from Stoke (ISTR) was with his agent when offered a weekly salary so staggeringly high he looked across at his agent with raised eyebrows.. Ridsdale immediately raised the figure by another £X k a week! Seth Johnson from Derby. That signing went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 CITY IN FOR OXFORD Sky sources understand Manchester City have made an official approach for West Ham midfielder Reece Oxford. Oxford, who is contracted to West Ham until 2018, made his first-team debut at the age of 16, starring in West Ham's opening-day 2-0 win at Arsenal last season. The England U-19 international has since played a further 11 games for Slaven Bilic's side and is viewed as the club's brightest young prospect. West Ham are thought to be only considering bids above £10m for Oxford, who rejected a new deal at the club earlier this summer. My initial thoughts on reading the headline were that Man City were going to actually buy Oxford the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 WATFORD NEAR DJA DJEDJE DEAL Watford are close to signing Marseille defender Brice Dja Djedje, according to Sky sources. A fee of around £2m has been agreed between the clubs. Djedje will discuss personal terms and undertake a medical, with the Hornets hoping to conclude the deal this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 WATFORD NEAR DJA DJEDJE DEAL Watford are close to signing Marseille defender Brice Dja Djedje, according to Sky sources. A fee of around £2m has been agreed between the clubs. Djedje will discuss personal terms and undertake a medical, with the Hornets hoping to conclude the deal this week. they'll regret that then, not a very good player at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 WATFORD NEAR DJA DJEDJE DEAL Watford are close to signing Marseille defender Brice Dja Djedje, according to Sky sources. A fee of around £2m has been agreed between the clubs. Djedje will discuss personal terms and undertake a medical, with the Hornets hoping to conclude the deal this week. Who? Must be a player of equal ability in the championship ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Who? Must be a player of equal ability in the championship ffs Marseille are selling off anything that isn't nailed down. Madame wants her money and isn't having much luck in selling the whole club. Got a couple of derisory offers but can probably make more out of the individual parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Aren't Marseille in financial trouble, or is it just an unwilling owner with no one wanting to buy the club? Is this a fire sale? Not bad fees for players who finished 13th in the league last season, with a mere half the number of points as PSG 48 vs 96! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 Reminds me of possibly apocryphal Peter Ridsdale story at Leeds. That player from Stoke (ISTR) was with his agent when offered a weekly salary so staggeringly high he looked across at his agent with raised eyebrows.. Ridsdale immediately raised the figure by another £X k a week! It was Seth Johnson. And he was from Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 It was Seth Johnson. And he was from Derby. Acquaintance of mine, I'm friends with his dad. and the story is true bar the it about Risdale immediately raising the offer. He wanted to sign Villa and paid for us all to go to Turin when he got called up by England when Taylor was caretaker manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallagroth Posted 19 July, 2016 Share Posted 19 July, 2016 The 'rich/big clubs' only hope of maintaining any status quo for themselves is to continue to inflate the market. Last transfer year proved that they didn't go big enough. Very decent players were still obtainable by 'smaller/sensible clubs'. Once again though I think they are simply proving that the model of yesteryear is unsustainable and the gap in quality between a 105M striker and a 30M one is not so big when you take into account club injury records and periods of form. Both clubs still have more money to spend than many international rivals. The power of a unified hard working team under a tactical manager, in the current climate, is worth more than the transfer spend difference than that of a celebrity manager with big names who often think they are the star player and deserve special dispensation. Eg. Ibhramovic is very good but I suspect many other United players will think he is a knobhead and they are better. How long will they tolerate the big balls act. Same applies to their manager who believes he is the superstar not the players. It could go absolutely perfectly for them... or it could be an absolute disaster (more evidence for that recently), it is a huge gamble for the money they are paying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Hanegem Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Once again though I think they are simply proving that the model of yesteryear is unsustainable and the gap in quality between a 105M striker and a 30M one is not so big when you take into account club injury records and periods of form. I reckon it's not just the quality they want to buy these days but also how much money they can make from a player like Ibrahimovic. With all the merchandise all over the world I guess they will cash on him despite the 200 million they invest. Just like Real Madrid did with Ronaldo. As long as there fans who buy all the sh*t the marketeers can think of, things will go on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 BORO'S SUBOTIC DEAL COLLAPSES Middlesbrough's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic has broken down, and the defender will travel back to Germany, Sky sources understand. Boro had agreed a fee of around £8m with Dortmund for the Serbia international and he was shown around the club's facilities nearly two weeks ago. Aitor Karanka had hoped Subotic would join up with his squad on their pre-season training camp in Marbella but that is now unlikely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 BORO'S SUBOTIC DEAL COLLAPSES Middlesbrough's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic has broken down, and the defender will travel back to Germany, Sky sources understand. Boro had agreed a fee of around £8m with Dortmund for the Serbia international and he was shown around the club's facilities nearly two weeks ago. Aitor Karanka had hoped Subotic would join up with his squad on their pre-season training camp in Marbella but that is now unlikely to happen. Ouch. Do transfers often break down at such advanced stages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Ouch. Do transfers often break down at such advanced stages? I suppose it depends on the reason for the breakdown. Is he injured now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Apparently some oddity's showed up in the medical. He has had an awful injury record the last 2 years, so he's probably permanently crocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 (edited) I suppose it depends on the reason for the breakdown. Is he injured now? I would have thought a better team has come in, I get the feeling that can happen quite often. Edit - Just read about the medical. Edited 20 July, 2016 by Saint_Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Apparently Subotic failed his medical badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Pogba apparently agree £220k a week after tax, so about £310k a week pre tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Pogba apparently agree £220k a week after tax, so about £310k a week pre tax. Bloody tax, how is he going to live on 220k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 SPURS END WIJNALDUM INTEREST Further developments from White Hart Lane now, and Sky Sports News HQ understands Tottenham have ended their interest in Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Spurs were keen on the Netherlands international but manager Mauricio Pochettino has decided he is too expensive, with the Magpies unwilling to budge on their £25m valuation. Wijnaldum, who is understood to be of interest to Liverpool and Everton, is also 25 and Pochettino prefers to pursue players that are younger. #BoufalWatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenham Saint Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Apparently Subotic failed his medical badly They've just announced Negredo, too, as well as confirming Ramirez will stay with them last night. Building a pretty decent squad. Wonder where Dave Nugent will fit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 They've just announced Negredo too, as well as confirming Ramirez will stay with them last night. Building a pretty decent squad. Wonder where Dave Nugent will fit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 (edited) John Percy @JPercyTelegraph Stoke have agreed a fee of £13million with #lfc for Joe Allen. More to follow @TeleFootball #scfc paul joyce @pjoyceexpress Allen has prefers a return to Swansea, but Stoke only club to agree a fee with Liverpool so far. fee could eventually rise to £13.5m Edited 20 July, 2016 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 John Percy @JPercyTelegraph Stoke have agreed a fee of £13million with #lfc for Joe Allen. More to follow @TeleFootball #scfc paul joyce @pjoyceexpress Allen has prefers a return to Swansea, but Stoke only club to agree a fee with Liverpool so far. fee could eventually rise to £13.5m £13m is a lot of money for Allen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 John Percy @JPercyTelegraph Stoke have agreed a fee of £13million with #lfc for Joe Allen. More to follow @TeleFootball #scfc paul joyce @pjoyceexpress Allen has prefers a return to Swansea, but Stoke only club to agree a fee with Liverpool so far. fee could eventually rise to £13.5m #bulletdodged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 John Percy @JPercyTelegraph Stoke have agreed a fee of £13million with #lfc for Joe Allen. More to follow @TeleFootball #scfc paul joyce @pjoyceexpress Allen has prefers a return to Swansea, but Stoke only club to agree a fee with Liverpool so far. fee could eventually rise to £13.5m Just the sort of thing you want to read about a new signing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Having tea over Aitors house was he! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 It's funny that Stoke agree fees but the players wait until the last minute desperately hoping that someone else comes in so they don't have to live near Stoke. Can't blame them tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 It's funny that Stoke agree fees but the players wait until the last minute desperately hoping that someone else comes in so they don't have to live near Stoke. Can't blame them tbh So true. Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Oh no!! Missed out to Stoke/C. Palace once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 John Percy @JPercyTelegraph Stoke have agreed a fee of £13million with #lfc for Joe Allen. More to follow @TeleFootball #scfc paul joyce @pjoyceexpress Allen has prefers a return to Swansea, but Stoke only club to agree a fee with Liverpool so far. fee could eventually rise to £13.5m Stoke are seemingly starting to get desperate. I wouldn't say Allen is worth that, even in this climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Stoke are seemingly starting to get desperate. I wouldn't say Allen is worth that, even in this climate. He's worth whatever they want to pay, I guess. It's expensive for a year left on his contract but Liverpool know a few teams want him so I suppose it drives his price up. He had a good euros and is only 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 20 July, 2016 Share Posted 20 July, 2016 Gaston's agent wants bloody knighting. How the hell has he convinced Boro to pay him £70k a week after just 4 good months of football in England in 4 years (in the championship). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 REDS AGREE WIJNALDUM FEE Liverpool have agreed a £25m deal with Newcastle United for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, according to Sky sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Gaston's agent wants bloody knighting. How the hell has he convinced Boro to pay him £70k a week after just 4 good months of football in England in 4 years (in the championship). Well I'd suppose that those 4 months showed that he has something to offer at least for Boro. I'd also expect the figure to be overquoted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Gaston's agent wants bloody knighting. How the hell has he convinced Boro to pay him £70k a week after just 4 good months of football in England in 4 years (in the championship). Gross or net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatello Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 REDS AGREE WIJNALDUM FEE Liverpool have agreed a £25m deal with Newcastle United for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, according to Sky sources. Mane, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino, and Wijnaldum. No wonder they sold Ibe. Need to offload Markovic too, surely. Anyway, good options...a lotta names to keep happy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Mane, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino, and Wijnaldum. No wonder they sold Ibe. Need to offload Markovic too, surely. Anyway, good options...a lotta names to keep happy though. I like the fact that they had Lallana/Coutinho/Firmino & yet still went out and got Mane & Wijnaldum. Seems smart to me. Lots of options of Klopp to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimatt Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 I like the fact that they had Lallana/Coutinho/Firmino & yet still went out and got Mane & Wijnaldum. Seems smart to me. Lots of options of Klopp to choose from. I don't think many of their fans were worried about their attacking talent at the end of last season. They were definitely complaining about the team defensively with Mignolet/Moreno and Skrtel still getting some games. If this Wijnaldum figures true then they've spent ~£60m on 2 attacking players and only £9m on GK/CB and still stuck with Moreno. Poor business in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 I like the fact that they had Lallana/Coutinho/Firmino & yet still went out and got Mane & Wijnaldum. Seems smart to me. Lots of options of Klopp to choose from. They will all be happy being on the bench at some point! It's not as if they have European football and need a massive squad. One or two of those will probably want to leave in January or before the end of this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Good signing by Liverpool in Wijnamdum. One player i was hoping we might have been able to get after Newcastle's relegation. Though wonder if the signing makes Markovic surplus to requirements at Liverpool. If so might not be the worst signing at all for Saints. Misused by Rodgers but clearly talented & young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Some decent attacking options but their defence still looks sh*te to me. Ragnar Klavan, 12th in the Bundesliga last season, isn't the answer to their problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Liverpool spend a lorra lorra money with very little to show for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Some decent attacking options but their defence still looks sh*te to me. Ragnar Klavan, 12th in the Bundesliga last season, isn't the answer to their problems. Klavan probably just replaces Toure as 4th choice, to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Klavan probably just replaces Toure as 4th choice, to be fair. Which is the problem, a like for like replacement of their 4th choice CB isn't going to improve them. If they want to do better than 8th, they need someone better than Lovren and Sakho. It would be like us when we got promoted, replacing Guly with Craig Mickail-Smith. Not going to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Liverpool spend a lorra lorra money with very little to show for it. Klopp's only had part of two transfer windows so far and from the outside looks like he's doing a good job of clearing out some of the dross he inherited along with smart buys. I think, finally, we will start seeing Liverpool on their way back to former glories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 July, 2016 Share Posted 21 July, 2016 Which is the problem, a like for like replacement of their 4th choice CB isn't going to improve them. If they want to do better than 8th, they need someone better than Lovren and Sakho. It would be like us when we got promoted, replacing Guly with Craig Mickail-Smith. Not going to help. Let's count ourselves lucky they decided not to, as you know they would have gone for Van Dijk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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