The Summer Transfers Thread

[1ke]

I thought we might need one these sooner rather than later.

Agree all the way around. It sounds like Kagawa will be a relative bargain in terms of transfer fee. I don't think he will be a bargain at all in regard to wages. I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up becoming one of the better-paid played at United. Not quite at Rooney level, but top-level Prem wages. Unless his agent is incompetent, he has a ton of leverage. He is worth a lot of marketing money in Asia, especially to a high-profile club like United. He can also play another year at Dortmund and then walk on a Bosman, where he can pick his club and would typically get a bigger wage packet because the club wouldn't have to pay a transfer fee, so his agent can use that to get a bit better wage, I expect.

And yeah, I have the same feeling on M'Vila. If he has a strong Euro's, the prices definitely goes up. French clubs tend to be able to leverage well when selling, and if they can even make it seem like PSG is interested, the price goes up.

If the media is to be believed, Old Trafford is going to become Dortmund West this summer.

If teams (especially Arsenal) were smart enough, and could do, getting M'Vila done before the Euros will be the best thing to do.

Im not gonna lie though, Hummels sounds great, but with Vidic back, Rio, Smalling, Evans, and Jones, I dont see where or why Hummels would even think about it. Definite cash grab and contract leverage for him. Lewandowski is very intriguing. He played his nuts off and couldnt be stopped by Bayern. And Berbatov will be gone. But I dont wanna see Welbeck pushed to the bench and Hernandez even more for Lewandowski. Again, I think he is happy at Dortmund, and will cost a fortune. So another contract leverage situation going on here.

 

[1ke]

Hazard confirms he's going to Manchester - but doesn't say which club. "To Manchester, I've already said. The decision will be made soon."

I think its fair enough to say, he will be a City player next year. United will match the fee, if not already, but the wages will be where City win it. Hell more than likely get Yaya money. United wont break their wage scale. Not even for him.

 

[Sharkweather]

That one hurts. What the hell Lukaku, De Bruyne, Courtois.

 

[1ke]

I know many of you know, but for those who dont. Chels signed Mirko Marin. He is like a mini Mario Goetz. Just not as good.

 

[Bigpapa42]

Looks like another summer of an Arsenal star being linked away from the club, Wenger denying they're leaving, and probably a last minute sale. Should be good times for all!

Hazard will go to City and either be happy playing every other match, or push someone like Nasri out to the fringe of the squad. Should be good times with that too.

 

[1ke]

Anyone else leaving Arse BP?

Berbatov, Owen, and sadly Pogba for sure. Macheda(loan), Fabio(loan), Park(?), Anderson(?) Are the ones who seem to be headed out for us.

 

[Bigpapa42]

Hard to say for certain. It would seem like Squillaci, Djourou, Gervinho, and Diaby are all expendable. Pretty sure Aluminia is out of contract and won't be retained. Interested to see if anything happens with our "skillful #9" Park-Chu Young. I'm fairly certain at this point that the signing was some kind of twisted joke by Wenger. Or at least giving him the #9 was.

I kinda hate to say it with a pretty young player, but I have serious doubts that Ramsey really has the quality to play regularly for Arsenal.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

According to GoT we are being linked with Steven Naismith.

Fourth Official ‏ @Fourth_Official
Everton looking to raid Rangers again, this time Steven Naismith, who Moyes has been a fan of for quite some time #efc #rfc

Fourth Official ‏ @Fourth_Official
@harrrps same source as Jelavic to Everton on 25th Jan

 

[BigHouseUSA]

Strongest links for Newcastle lately have been Douglas and Debuchy. Yanga Mbiwa, Erik Pieters, Hoilett and Chedjou as well, among many others. We'll definitely be bringing in a centerback and a fullback, possibly another younger centerback and another attacker, as well as some kids coming in. We've also already signed Romain Amalfitano who had a great season in Ligue 2 (apparently). Just depends on how many current players we can hold onto.

 

[1ke]

Strongest links for Newcastle lately have been Douglas and Debuchy. Yanga Mbiwa, Erik Pieters, Hoilett and Chedjou as well, among many others. We'll definitely be bringing in a centerback and a fullback, possibly another younger centerback and another attacker, as well as some kids coming in. We've also already signed Romain Amalfitano who had a great season in Ligue 2 (apparently). Just depends on how many current players we can hold onto.

This guy is desperate to play in England. He would be great.

 

[1ke]

Found this interesting.

Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has given the green light for Feyenoord to make a move for him after Saturday's Champions League final.The attacker told the Sun: "Feyenoord can call me any time - they are the first name on my list. Let me win the Champions League final and then I will think about Feyenoord. Yes, I'm serious!"

Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with a move for the Ivory Coast international, with Arsene Wenger in particular known to be an admirer. Kalou has made 12 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring once.

 

[Bigpapa42]

An inconsistent player who only marginally has the quality to play for another top English club? Sign him up Arsene!

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Rumblings of a Suadi team looking at Tim Cahill.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Translated from French:

End the suspense in the new champions of Europe: Didier Drogba said Sunday his teammates that he would leave Chelsea at the end of the season. The Ivorian striker has not yet their not announced his future destination

Basically Drogba is leaving. Looks like Chelsea needs a striker now. :lol:

 

[1ke]

They do have a 50 million looking women they paid 50 mil quid for......

 

[1ke]

Right, on Twitter:
Quote:
Arsenal are the fourth team in for Eden Hazard, according to tomorrow's 'The Times'.

32 Mil for the fee, and 130 a week in wages.

Looks like this now, and the decision is set to be made next week.

1. City
2. United
3. Chels
4. Arse

Round and round we go.

 

[1ke]

And this is a sad note for me.

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed the Serie A giants are on the brink of signing teenage midfielder Paul Pogba from Manchester United.

The Frenchman's future had been up in the air for months but after lengthy talks he has finally decided against extending his deal at Old Trafford, with his current contract set to expire this summer.

Marotta says discussions are in the advanced stages, with Juve waiting on an answer from the 19-year-old.

"We have lured him away from Manchester United," he told Corriere dello Sport.

"We respected the rules. Pogba, for his own reasons, didn't intend to renew.

"We informed the club and we are now waiting for an answer. Talks are well advanced."

Juventus have also been linked with moves for Manchester City youngster Mario Balotelli and Napoli's Edinson Cavani this summer, but Marotta has played down such reports.

"We have never thought about Balotelli. He doesn't fit the profile we are looking at, a profile which isn't based solely on technical ability," he added.

"Cavani? You always have to consider the wishes of the clubs which own the players."

 

[calgaryballer]

Newcastle signed a midfielder from promoted French team Reims. Apparently Danny Guthrie is signing for Villa and he is expected to replace him

 

[1ke]

Darren Can ‏@Darren_Can
At training for 'Little Devils' (Belgium) Hazard said: "It will be #MUFC, #MCFC or #CFC. Final choice depends on playing time + position..."

 

[RyanLeaf16]

Saw today that Hazard stated that he will play for Man U, Chelsea or Man City. However, I read that he stated it will depend on "playing time." Man City may not be the place for the young man if that is the case.

Other than the original note, I have not heard anything more about the possible Chiellini to Man City rumor.