And We're Off!
OK ladies and Gentleman, it seems to be that silly time of the year again where we are being linked to every Tom, Dick and Harry around the World.
For some reason, the media speculation has started early this season so I thought I'd start a thread were we can keep everything in one place.
Please try to keep this thread everything that is "Fulham Transfer Related" and try not to go off topic.
Any transfer related posts outside of this will be merged by the Moderators.
Please enjoy.
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-ready-sell-anders-1843780 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-ready-sell-anders-1843780)
Dane packed off? Manchester United are ready to sell Anders Lindegaard 20 Apr 2013 22:30
West Ham and Fulham are interested in the keeper who has lost out to David de Gea at Old Trafford
Manchester United are ready to sell goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard.
And West Ham and Fulham, who will both search for new keepers in the summer, are already interested.
Lindegaard and David de Gea were rotated by Sir Alex Ferguson for the first half of the season. But De Gea has now established himself as United's No.1.
And that means Denmark international Lindegaard, 29, will be allowed to leave Old Trafford.
West Ham have already expressed an interest in Lindegaard, despite the fact that 38-year-old Jussi Jaaskelainen has earned a one-year contract extension.
And Mark Schwarzer has hinted he will leave Fulham, so manager Martin Jol is in the market. He likes Roma's Dutch keeper Maarten Stekelenburg, but has added Lindegaard to his list.
Meanwhile, Ferguson has told David de Gea that he is now Manchester United's No.1 goalkeeper.
http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=317615 (http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=317615)
Stekelenburg - Just Speculation?
Several news sources have implied that Martin Jol has identified the AS Roma keeper, Maarten Stekelenburg, as a major summer transfer rtarget.
However, if that is the case, then it appears to be news to Stekelenburg`s agent, Rob Jansen, who commenting on any impending move has rather bluntly remarked,
"There are no negotiations."
So could it all be a case of tabloid speculation?
Fulham join Arsenal in race to sign Aston Villa defender Matthew Lowton
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Target: Arsenal and Fulham will battle it out for Villa's Matthew Lowton (Picture Getty Images)
Fulham have joined Premier League rivals Arsenal in the hunt for Aston Villa's highly-rated defender Matthew Lowton.
The 23-year-old has had an impressive campaign for Paul Lambert's Villa side but should the Midlanders lose their top flight status, they currently stand just three points off the drop zone ahead of Monday night's clash with fellow strugglers Sunderland, Lowton could well be tempted to move on.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the versatile former Sheffield United full-back and would expect to have to spend in the region of £5million to bring him to the Emirates Stadium.
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Fulham boss Martin Jol has joined the race to sign Lowton (Picture: PA)
Wenger sees Lowton as an idea replacement for Paris Saint-Germain target, French international Bacary Sagna, whose future in north London remains uncertain.
Fulham are said to be at an advanced stage in their quest to land the youngster leaving the Gunners at a disadvantage, although the Gunners interest in Lowton could be scuppered by his lack of experience.
http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/25/fulham-join-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-aston-villa-defender-matthew-lowton-3666843/? (http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/25/fulham-join-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-aston-villa-defender-matthew-lowton-3666843/?)
Stockdale Wanted by Fellow London Club
With it being rammed down our throats, day after day, Fulham are chasing a new keeper this summer, we have some speculation relating to one of our current batch of keepers.
We`d assumed, and with David Stockdale making all the right noises about signing permanently for Hull City, that would be his likely destination.
However, with Martin Jol, reportedly, closing in on the AS Roma keeper, Maarten Stekelenburg, the tabloid press believes that Stockdale`s departure, for a cool £4 million, has been sanctioned and that it could well come down to a straight choice between Hull City and West Ham United for his services!
Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=317523#ixzz2RXy4ThU4 (http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=317523#ixzz2RXy4ThU4)
Birmingham City are ready to sell winger Nathan Redmond this summer in a bid to raise funds
West Bromwich Albion, Fulham and Norwich are leading the chase to sign the England under-19 international, who will be offloaded for around £2 million.
Redmond will have only 12 months remaining on his contract after this season and there have been no negotiations over a new deal.
Birmingham's future is still uncertain and current owner Carson Yeung's trial over charges of money laundering is scheduled to start in Hong Kong next week.
The Championship club are still struggling financially despite the £3.5 million sale of England international goalkeeper Jack Butland to Stoke in January, and Redmond is set to be the next youngster to be sold.
Albion, Fulham and Norwich have all sent scouts to watch him this year while there is also interest from Watford and Crystal Palace.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/birmingham-city/10018787/Birmingham-City-are-ready-to-sell-winger-Nathan-Redmond-this-summer-in-a-bid-to-raise-funds.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/birmingham-city/10018787/Birmingham-City-are-ready-to-sell-winger-Nathan-Redmond-this-summer-in-a-bid-to-raise-funds.html)
Manolev wants permanent Fulham move
Stanislav Manolev says he wants to join Fulham on a permanent deal in the summer.
The 27-year-old Bulgarian defender is on loan from PSV Eindhoven and featured against Arsenal last weekend as a replacement for the injured Sascha Riether.
Manolev said: "I'm really enjoying it at Fulham. I like London and this [the Premier League] is the best competition in the world.
"Of course I would like to stay, but it depends on the clubs. I still have one more year left at PSV, so the clubs have to talk.
Fulham's defeat against Arsenal meant the Whites stayed on 40 points. But a top-10 finish remains their aim.
Manolev added: "We have to forget the Arsenal game. I think we will play better against Everton.
"The manager says everyone wants to finish in the top 10. It's not easy but we will fight."
http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/manolev-wants-permanent-fulham-move? (http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/manolev-wants-permanent-fulham-move?)
Fulham re-consider FC Twente keeper Nikolay Mihaylov
FULHAM are preparing a plan B option in their hunt for a new goalkeeper in the shape of FC Twente stopper Nikolay Mihaylov.
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Fulham are re-considering a summer bid for FC Twente goalkeeper Nikolay Mihaylov
Last month Martin Jol denied claims he was interested in signing the Bulgarian international, who played for Liverpool between 2007 and 2010.
However, reports in Holland indicate that Fulham have reignited their bid to bring in the 24-year-old after complications with the deal to sign Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg.
Current number one Mark Schwarzer is yet to agree a contract extension at Craven Cottage with his existing deal set to expire at the end of the season, while back-up David Stockdale is likely to join Hull permanently after spending this campaign with the Tigers.
Earlier this month, Jol said: "We are not talking with Mihaylov. Last year we made an approach but not this year."
Fulham's return for Mihaylov is likely to be a result of problems with their £5.1 move for Stekelenburg, who was close to joining in January.
Stekelenburg was expected to seal a summer move to the West London outfit in the coming weeks, but his agent has dampened speculation by saying: "There are no negotiations."
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/394990/Fulham-re-consider-FC-Twente-keeper-Nikolay-Mihaylov?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-sport-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Sport+Feed%29 (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/394990/Fulham-re-consider-FC-Twente-keeper-Nikolay-Mihaylov?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-sport-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Sport+Feed%29)
http://www.london24.com/sport/fulham/fulham_loan_star_eyes_strong_finish_before_decision_on_his_future_1_2170379 (http://www.london24.com/sport/fulham/fulham_loan_star_eyes_strong_finish_before_decision_on_his_future_1_2170379)
Fulham loan star eyes strong finish before decision on his future
On-loan defender Urby Emanuelson intends to make the most of Fulham's final four games of the Premier League season.
The AC Milan player has slowly produced some consistent displays for the Cottagers following his January transfer, to force his way into Martin Jol's starting XI.
With Fulham now safe from relegation ahead of tomorrow's trip to Everton, Dutchman Emanuelson, 26, hopes to continue to enjoy a run in the team before a decision is made on his long-term future.
"I am enjoying it here. London is a nice city and Fulham is a great football club - it is very warm, everybody is positive, everyone has helped me a lot," Emanuelson said on the club's official website, www.fulhamfc.com (http://www.fulhamfc.com).
"Now I am finding my way, I am starting the matches so I am happy here and hopefully I can go on in the last four games of the season.
"I would like to get a goal and end the season on a good note and then we will see what happens in the summer.
"I just want to perform well and show everyone at Fulham my qualities.
"It is good to play here and it is a nice team. Also, the stadium and the fans are fantastic, so I just want to show them my quality."
Fulham have never won at Everton since their return to the top flight in 2001.
Jol's men were unfortunate to lose 1-0 at home to Arsenal last weekend, having played most of the match with only 10 men following the sending off of midfielder Steve Sidwell.
Emanuelson is hoping for some improved fortune this weekend.
"After two defeats we really want to get a good result, but we know Everton are a strong team and still hoping to get into Europe.
"Our team is very positive because we played well against Arsenal and now it is time to get a good result again."Jol would like to retain Emanuelson, but suspects the defender will be keen to return to Italy with some valuable match experience.
"Urby is on loan here and is one of the few players whom we have not talked about the future, because I know it won't be easy to get a player like him," said Jol, who will be without Sidwell for the rest of the season because of a four-match suspension.
"He wanted to play, that was his first priority, it was not to go to another club, because AC Milan is a fantastic club for him.
"He wants to go back and then try to get into their team."
Jol knows his side will face a stern test at Goodison Park as David Moyes' men look to recover from last weekend's disappointing defeat at Sunderland.
"Everton are a very consistent team and, of course, rely on the big players. Marouane Fellaini, for example, if he is there they have got a little something extra," said Jol, who could have winger Damien Duff back from a thigh injury.
"Of course they have got that style with these full-backs, being very compact and very organised, so I feel that they have had a season that is more consistent than before probably."
Jol added: "Everton are always in the top eight - the top seven sometimes - but now they are getting stronger and stronger.
"I think that Everton could end up in the top five - they were even in contention to be in the top four."
This thread is likely to run into several dozen pages. Some of us may not yet have learnt that we should not believe a word of it.
Should it not carry an official club health warning.
Don't forget Rule #1 of any transfer window.
99% of it is total bollox.
And yet I will be on here every day lapping it all up...
Where did my post go?
Is there the slightest chance we can keep this "on topic"?
I think everyone knows that most of the media speculation is bollocks, but this thread was started to keep everything in one place.
Regardless of people's thoughts, we run one last season and it was quite successful.
Quote from: WhiteJC on April 26, 2013, 05:35:34 PM
Fulham join Arsenal in race to sign Aston Villa defender Matthew Lowton
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Target: Arsenal and Fulham will battle it out for Villa's Matthew Lowton (Picture Getty Images)
Fulham have joined Premier League rivals Arsenal in the hunt for Aston Villa's highly-rated defender Matthew Lowton.
The 23-year-old has had an impressive campaign for Paul Lambert's Villa side but should the Midlanders lose their top flight status, they currently stand just three points off the drop zone ahead of Monday night's clash with fellow strugglers Sunderland, Lowton could well be tempted to move on.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the versatile former Sheffield United full-back and would expect to have to spend in the region of £5million to bring him to the Emirates Stadium.
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Fulham boss Martin Jol has joined the race to sign Lowton (Picture: PA)
Wenger sees Lowton as an idea replacement for Paris Saint-Germain target, French international Bacary Sagna, whose future in north London remains uncertain.
Fulham are said to be at an advanced stage in their quest to land the youngster leaving the Gunners at a disadvantage, although the Gunners interest in Lowton could be scuppered by his lack of experience.
http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/25/fulham-join-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-aston-villa-defender-matthew-lowton-3666843/? (http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/25/fulham-join-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-aston-villa-defender-matthew-lowton-3666843/?)
And the silly season is official. We've been linked with our first right back.
Nothing official, just whispers and rumours from here and there, but apparently we've put in a £10m bid for the two Ayew brothers (Jordan and Andre at Marseille iirc).
Make of that what you will.
Rumours Urby may sign for another season loan. Just rumours.
so Lowton....... why would we buy when we have Manolev and Reither
Quote from: Admin on April 26, 2013, 08:26:36 PM
Is there the slightest chance we can keep this "on topic"?
I think everyone knows that most of the media speculation is bollocks, but this thread was started to keep everything in one place.
Regardless of people's thoughts, we run one last season and it was quite successful.
Successful ? Did it predict Berbatov Signing?
Money matters: Dimitar Berbatov AND Martin Jol could leave Fulham because of budget concerns
Bulgarian striker is likely to attract interest after impressing on his return with 13 goals this season
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Most wanted: Spurs, Fiorentina and Juventus were chasing Berbatov last summer
Clive Rose
Dimitar Berbatov and his Fulham boss Martin Jol could both be open to moves this summer because of concerns over the club's spending plans, writes the Sunday People.
Jol has been told he will have to work on a tight budget as he looks to make changes to an ageing squad.
And after two years in mid-table at Craven Cottage, it is believed he may fancy a switch back to the German Bundesliga, where he previously played and managed.
Berbatov, who signed for Fulham because of his relationship with Jol, is also said to be frustrated at the club's refusal to strengthen their squad significantly.
Jol's relationship with well-regarded chief executive Alistair Mackintosh is understood to be strained over the issue.
Jol originally signed a two-year deal which would expire next month, though Fulham insist they have activated an extra one-year option for his services – so any interested club would have to pay compensation.
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Trouble Dutch: Jol is understood to be frustrated by club's unwillingness to strengthen
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Berbatov also has another year on his deal but Tottenham, Fiorentina and Juventus wanted the 32-year-old striker last summer and, after a 13-goal Premier League campaign, the brilliant Bulgarian is sure to attract further interest.
Both Jol and Berbatov were keen for Fulham to sign Tottenham's England midfielder Tom Huddlestone – with whom they both worked at White Hart Lane – but the Cottagers will not meet Spurs' £7million asking price.
Jol wants to sign Ajax midfielder Eyong Enoh, currently on loan at the Cottage, but has admitted the club will not take up an option to buy the 27-year-old Cameroonian because they believe he is priced too highly at around £4m.
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IMO...as long as we keep most of what we have, (apart from the dead wood of course) Huddlestone and Jordan Rhodes would do for me. 092.gif
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-want-twente-keeper-nikolay-1860392?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-want-twente-keeper-nikolay-1860392?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Cottage industry: Fulham working on deal for Twente keeper Nikolay Mihaylov as replacement for Mark Schwarzer
The 24-year-old Bulgarian is entering the final year of his contract and could be available for cheap
Fulham boss Martin Jol is eyeing up FC Twente's Bulgarian keeper Nikolay Mihaylov.
Mihaylov, 24, has one year left on his contract and Fulham may be able to get a cut price deal as they seek a long term successor for veteran Mark Schwarzer
Quote from: jarv on April 28, 2013, 11:05:52 AM
IMO...as long as we keep most of what we have, (apart from the dead wood of course) Huddlestone and Jordan Rhodes would do for me. 092.gif
Blackburn won't sell Rhodes for less than £10 million.
Quote from: EJL on April 30, 2013, 12:03:02 AM
Quote from: jarv on April 28, 2013, 11:05:52 AM
IMO...as long as we keep most of what we have, (apart from the dead wood of course) Huddlestone and Jordan Rhodes would do for me. 092.gif
Blackburn won't sell Rhodes for less than £10 million.
Especially as they're pretty much safe, no need for a firesale.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on April 30, 2013, 12:27:54 AM
Quote from: EJL on April 30, 2013, 12:03:02 AM
Quote from: jarv on April 28, 2013, 11:05:52 AM
IMO...as long as we keep most of what we have, (apart from the dead wood of course) Huddlestone and Jordan Rhodes would do for me. 092.gif
Blackburn won't sell Rhodes for less than £10 million.
Especially as they're pretty much safe, no need for a firesale.
Wolves on the other hand... Bakary Sako doesn't look too shabby.
Quote from: EJL on April 30, 2013, 12:45:22 AM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on April 30, 2013, 12:27:54 AM
Quote from: EJL on April 30, 2013, 12:03:02 AM
Quote from: jarv on April 28, 2013, 11:05:52 AM
IMO...as long as we keep most of what we have, (apart from the dead wood of course) Huddlestone and Jordan Rhodes would do for me. 092.gif
Blackburn won't sell Rhodes for less than £10 million.
Especially as they're pretty much safe, no need for a firesale.
Wolves on the other hand... Bakary Sako doesn't look too shabby.
Whenever I've seen them he's looked pretty nifty, if inconsistent.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8681476/Premier-League-Ghana-midfielder-Derek-Boateng-is-back-on-the-radar-for-Fulham (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8681476/Premier-League-Ghana-midfielder-Derek-Boateng-is-back-on-the-radar-for-Fulham)
Sky Sports understands that Fulham have revived their interest in Ghana star Derek Boateng.
The Cottagers agreed a deal with Boateng in January and they won a work permit for the midfielder.
However, the 29-year-old was in dispute with his club Dnipro and Fulham were unable to finalise the deal before the deadline on January 31.
After failing to secure his Fulham move, Boateng held talks with Greek giants Olympiakos - who also tried to complete a deal but again the issue with Dnipro scuppered the move.
However, Boateng has now freed himself from his contract with Dnipro after he won his case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
Now a free agent, Boateng is back on Fulham's agenda and the work permit they won in January is still valid - so therefore they are now in a position to push through a deal.
Fulham boss Martin Jol is a big fan of Boateng and the news that they are now closing on his signature, ahead of this summer - will be a boost to his plans for next season.
When asked about their renewed interest in Boateng, Fulham refused to give an official comment.
The move to Fulham will see Boateng end a ten-year wait to seal a move to England, having first seen a switch to Middlesbrough in 2003 collapse when he failed to get a work permit.
About a year late, but he may finally be on his way!
Does this mean Enoh will be off to Norwich or somewhere
Can't complain about getting him on a free, though Enoh has been great.
Ah another 30 year old to add to the squad.
I really would prefer Enoh or both.
Boateng, the new Bentley.
Quote from: The King on April 30, 2013, 02:09:32 PM
Boateng, the new Bentley.
I hope he is going to turn out to be a Rolls Royce.
Boateng's a non-starter. He's got a pre-contract agreement in place with Olympiakos. It's just Sky re-hashing/speculating.
Quote from: WhiteJC on April 28, 2013, 07:54:50 AM
Jol wants to sign Ajax midfielder Eyong Enoh, currently on loan at the Cottage, but has admitted the club will not take up an option to buy the 27-year-old Cameroonian because they believe he is priced too highly at around £4m.
If this piece of speculation proves to be true, it would be the time to start getting worried. Yes, I see we're linked with Boateng again and Jol may have his sights set on Huddlestone, among others. However, Enoh is a rugged marker and reliable with his distribution. Having him here improves the quality within our squad. Unless we're seriously in the market to sign players of an even higher pedigree, we ought to keep him.
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=149994 (http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=149994)
Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg are once again eager to snap up Fulham's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, according to a Russian media report.
The Izvestia daily has stated that Zenit are interested in Berbatov as a back-up option if they cannot land Werder Bremen striker Marko Arnautovic.
Berbatov's agent, Emil Danchev, has allegedly confirmed that Russian clubs are interested in signing his client.
However, Danchev has stated that Zenti have not tabled an official bid for the prolific striker.
It was recently reported that the 32-year-old Bulgarian striker may leave Craven Cottage this summer.
Quote from: Admin on April 30, 2013, 05:06:58 PM
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=149994 (http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=149994)
It was recently reported that the 32-year-old Bulgarian striker may leave Craven Cottage this summer.
We've needed Berba this season, but that doesn't disguise the fact that his penchant for standing still on the ball, as if at the centre of the footballing universe, has too often been counter-productive. Opposition players regroup and our attacking momentum, of which we generate too little anyway, is lost. I'm not advocating that we show him the door, but I'm hoping that we can land a relatively quick, relatively skilful striker who will serve the team's needs better.
Quote from: TWFL on April 30, 2013, 02:37:52 PM
Boateng's a non-starter. He's got a pre-contract agreement in place with Olympiakos. It's just Sky re-hashing/speculating.
Forget what I said there. Oluwashina Okeleji said this earlier:
@oluwashina 3h
@thefulhamblog He's opted out of the Olympiakos pre-contract. Fingers crossed...
Aatif Chahechouche eyes move to England despite new deal at Sivasspor
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8683336?] [url]http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8683336? (http://[url)[/url]
Aatif Chahechouche admits he would like to eventually play in England despite signing a new contract with Turkish side Sivasspor.
The Moroccan had been linked with a move to England, with Fulham and Swansea City said to be looking at the 26-year-old, before the midfielder inked a new deal that expires in 2016.
The French-born player has notched up five goals in the Turkish Super League for Sivasspor since joining from Bulgarian side Chernomorets Burgas in 2012.
Sivasspor currently lie in 11th place in the Turkish Super League table, some distance behind leading lights Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, but Chahechouche says the standard of the league is improving his career prospects.
"I am happy at the club, they trust me and I am enjoying my football here," said Chahechouche.
"There were some clubs interested in me from England and Spain, but I love the Turkish League because it is so competitive.
"But I am only 26 and maybe one day I will realise my dream of playing in England."
Jordan Henderson has come out and said that Fulham was an option last summer but decided to stay at 'Pool.
Quote from: TWFL on May 02, 2013, 01:03:08 PM
Jordan Henderson has come out and said that Fulham was an option last summer but decided to stay at 'Pool.
It looks like that was a good decision. He's been a lot better this year.
Derek Boateng's agents rubbish fresh Fulham talks 067.gif
http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/derek-boatengs-agents-rubbish-fresh-fulham-talks/ (http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/derek-boatengs-agents-rubbish-fresh-fulham-talks/)
Representatives of Ghana international Derek Boateng have rubbished fresh reports linking the midfielder with a move to Fulham in the summer.
The 29-year-old, who is fighting his Ukrainian club Dnipro at FIFA, was on the verge of joining Greece champions Olympiakos in January.
Reports from the English media this week claimed that Boateng has started negotiations with Fulham over a move in the summer.
But Boateng's representatives say a line of communication has not been opened between Fulham and their client.
The move to England could be sealed quickly for Boateng if Fulham are interested because the work permit that Cottagers obtained for him in January still valid.
After taking Dnipro to FIFA over breaches in his contract Boateng is now free of his contract, making him a free agent.
Olympiakos are the club most likely to sign the Ghana international.
Boateng is a highly cultured midfielder having toured Europe extensively during his career, turning out for clubs in Germany, Sweden, Israel, Spain and Greece.
All this Boateng rubbish is as tiresome as the Sneijder saga from last summer. Media, let it die.
Quote from: EJL on May 02, 2013, 01:43:09 PM
All this Boateng rubbish is as tiresome as the Sneijder saga from last summer. Media, let it die.
Just for you:
Derek Boateng: My agreement with Olympiakos is valid
http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/derek-boateng-my-agreement-with-olympiakos-is-valid/ (http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/derek-boateng-my-agreement-with-olympiakos-is-valid/)
Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng says he will stand by his pre-contract agreement with Greek side Olympiakos insisting he is not in talks with Fulham.
The 29-year-old, who is fighting his Ukrainian club Dnipro at FIFA, has already agreed a deal to join the Greece champions in the summer.
But reports in the English media this week claim that Boateng has started negotiations with Fulham to join them in the summer.
The report in the English media forced Olympiakos officials to ask Boateng to confirm whether he is in talks with Fulham.
The Ghana international has told Olympiakos management that he will stand by his agreement with the club insisting he is not in contact with Fulham
"I give you my word, I have not signed up to any group. Neither Fulham nor elsewhere. The agreement I have with Olympiakos is valid, " Boateng told Olympiakos management.
Boateng is expected in Greece on Friday to start training with the club.
Boateng is a highly cultured midfielder having toured Europe extensively during his career, turning out for clubs in Germany, Sweden, Israel, Spain and Greece.
Quote from: Admin on May 02, 2013, 02:37:54 PM
Quote from: EJL on May 02, 2013, 01:43:09 PM
All this Boateng rubbish is as tiresome as the Sneijder saga from last summer. Media, let it die.
Just for you:
Derek Boateng: My agreement with Olympiakos is valid
http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/derek-boateng-my-agreement-with-olympiakos-is-valid/ (http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/derek-boateng-my-agreement-with-olympiakos-is-valid/)
Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng says he will stand by his pre-contract agreement with Greek side Olympiakos insisting he is not in talks with Fulham.
The 29-year-old, who is fighting his Ukrainian club Dnipro at FIFA, has already agreed a deal to join the Greece champions in the summer.
But reports in the English media this week claim that Boateng has started negotiations with Fulham to join them in the summer.
The report in the English media forced Olympiakos officials to ask Boateng to confirm whether he is in talks with Fulham.
The Ghana international has told Olympiakos management that he will stand by his agreement with the club insisting he is not in contact with Fulham
"I give you my word, I have not signed up to any group. Neither Fulham nor elsewhere. The agreement I have with Olympiakos is valid, " Boateng told Olympiakos management.
Boateng is expected in Greece on Friday to start training with the club.
Boateng is a highly cultured midfielder having toured Europe extensively during his career, turning out for clubs in Germany, Sweden, Israel, Spain and Greece.
Thank goodness for that.
Transfer news: Manchester City face fight to keep hold of Abdisalam Ibrahim
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8685591/? (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8685591/?)
Abdisalam Ibrahim: Impressing on loan at Stromsgodset
Sky Sports understands Manchester City face a battle to keep hold of Abdisalam Ibrahim, with a host of Premier League clubs tracking the midfielder.
The 22-year-old has been earning rave reviews at Stromsgodset where he is currently on loan until the end of Norwegian season.
Ibrahim has started all six games this season for Stromsgodset and his performances have been instrumental in helping the club to joint-top of the Eliteserien.
The likes of Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Fulham and Swansea are all thought to be keeping tabs on Ibrahim's progress and they will continue to monitor his situation over the summer.
Ibrahim is entering the final year of his contract at City and he could be tempted to move on in search of regular first-team football if he fails to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium next season.
Here's the first one of these. Can see this dragging out a while. A great player though.
http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-samp-piace-douglas-ma-il-fulham-e-in-pole-445528 (http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-samp-piace-douglas-ma-il-fulham-e-in-pole-445528)
Couple of tribal football articles here:
http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/emanuelson-leaves-door-ajar-fulham-stay-3956773?utm_source=main_feed#.UYuciivwKBg (http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/emanuelson-leaves-door-ajar-fulham-stay-3956773?utm_source=main_feed#.UYuciivwKBg)
and:
http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/agent-admits-english-interest-fulham-swansea-target-chadli-3956768?utm_source=main_feed#.UYuc3yvwKBg (http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/agent-admits-english-interest-fulham-swansea-target-chadli-3956768?utm_source=main_feed#.UYuc3yvwKBg)
Fulham look set to beat off Newcastle for £2m French midfielder Vainqueur
Fulham are set to beat Newcastle to the £2million signing of midfielder William Vainqueur from Standard Liege.
Manager Martin Jol sees the 24-year-old ball winner as the man to add midfield steel to Fulham, who have suffered four defeats in a row. They can guarantee survival by beating Liverpool today.
Vainqueur's agent Nico Vaesen said: 'Fulham's style suits. They've a Dutch coach who likes a passing game.'
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Swoop: William Vainqueur (left) could cost Fulham around £2million
Vainqueur was rumoured to be on Newcastle and Southampton's radar in the January transfer window.
Manager Martin Jol is determined his side finish the season with a flourish after a four-match losing streak.
The Cottagers need west London neighbours Chelsea to beat Aston Villa tomorrow before their Barclays Premier League safety is mathematically assured.
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Good fit: Vainqueur's agent says the midfielder is suited to Martin Jol's style at Fulham
Whatever the outcome of the match at Villa Park, Jol wants his side to complete the season - fixtures with Liverpool, on Sunday, and Swansea - on a high.
'It was early April that we had 40 points; we had that point against Aston Villa [on April 13],' Jol said.
'I knew it was very important to be on 40 points, when you saw the schedule ahead of us with Chelsea and Arsenal, Newcastle, away games, Everton.
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Back: Sascha Riether returns to Fulham's squad for the visit of Liverpool following an ankle problem
'Of course, you can imagine we were a bit concerned, but the 40 points gave us a bit of a cushion.
'It still is a little bit of a cushion, but mathematically we're still not safe yet.'
Sascha Riether and Mladen Petric will be available again for the match with Liverpool on Sunday.
Right-back Riether is back following an ankle problem and forward Petric has recovered from his hamstring injury, but midfielder Steve Sidwell is again suspended.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2323134/Fulham-look-set-sign-2m-French-midfielder-Vainqueur.html#ixzz2T3Xu0gyF (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2323134/Fulham-look-set-sign-2m-French-midfielder-Vainqueur.html#ixzz2T3Xu0gyF)
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Schwarzer Going?
There`s an uncomfortable feeling in the air relating to the Fulham future of Mark Schwazer.
Already we`ve offered the inference that Mark`s Fulha career might be coming to an end and now it appears the Aussie keeper is beginning to accept his days are numbered with the keeper remarking about the situation, ahead of the game with Liverpool this afternoon,
"If I am not performing well and someone comes along and play sin your place, I have no problem with that."
"But you know when the signs are there. You know if your future is in doubt - you see it coming."
"If we go our different ways, I`d like to be told if I`m not good enough."
Has something gone on behind the scenes that we`re not party too?
Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=319239#ixzz2T51G4fUW (http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=319239#ixzz2T51G4fUW)
Fulham agree deal to sign Boateng this summer
The Ghana midfielder was the west London club's guest for their recent home match against Reading, when he completed the formalities of a move to Craven Cottage
Fulham have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Derek Boateng in the summer, Goal.com understands.
The Ghana international is set to move to Craven Cottage on a free transfer soon after the transfer window opens to bring an end to the west London club's long pursuit of the player.
Goal.com has learned that Boateng and his representatives were guests of Fulham during their home match against Reading earlier this month, when the formalities of a move were completed.
Fulham had been on the brink of signing the 29-year-old both in January and last summer but the deal fell through on both occasions.
Boateng is believed to have even had a medical at the club's Motspur Park headquarters in January before the Cottagers enlisted lawyers to investigate the legitimacy of his contract with Ukrainian club Dnipro.
Boateng's camp claimed that his deal with Dnipro, who he joined in the summer of 2011, had been annulled but Fulham were unwilling to award him a contract until they received proof that his claim was watertight.
The midfield anchorman has been trainingwith Greek club Olympiacos in recent months while taking his legal battle with Dnipro to Fifa.
Fulham are satisfied that the Ghana international is a free agent and that he is now available for a move to Craven Cottage.
Boateng is set to be confirmed as a Fulham player soon after the Premier League transfer window opens next Monday, when the club are also expected to announce the signing of centre-back Fernando Amorebieta.
Venezulea international Amorebieta has signed a pre-contract with the Londoners and will move to Craven Cottage when his Athletic Bilbao agreement expires at the end of the season.
As revealed by Goal.com last month, Fulham are also confident of wrapping up the signing of Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg for £5 million when their Premier League status for next season is secured.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/14/3978079/-? (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/14/3978079/-?)
The Derek Boateng stories simply will not go away
http://www.vivaelfulham.co.uk/news/bakary-sako-on-his-way-to-fulham-13-205.html (http://www.vivaelfulham.co.uk/news/bakary-sako-on-his-way-to-fulham-13-205.html)
^^Hope so...
Quote from: EJL on May 14, 2013, 03:55:40 PM
The Derek Boateng stories simply will not go away
Agreed, sir. But the magic words "free transfer" could make this one actually happen.
Rumour round up:
Derek Boateng, free transfer, rumoured to be at the liverpool game few days ago.
Darren Bent, villa dont want him, reports saying he will come, and i have had a tip off also.
Riether, well, we all bloody hope this will be sorted soon.
Amorebieta: gueme ballague, spanish football expert said 100% done, lets hope hes right.
Bakary sako, wolves fans seem pretty upset by this one. rumours are that hes coming for 2mil-5mil.
Sketlenberg: rumours dont want to go away, 5mil fee.
Bakary Sako On His Way To Fulham
According to Austrian Newspaper Der Standard, Bakary Sako will join Fulham this summer for "a couple of million euros". Bakary Sako, of course, currently plays for Wolves, and by all accounts has been a stand-out player for the club, scoring 9 goals and assisting 11 in his first season at Wolves.
Der Standard had an interview with George Margreitter, current Wolves defender, who said:
"Bakary Sako now goes to Fulham for a couple of million euros"
Sako, Wolves player of the year, plays on the left wing, and joined the club from St Etienne He is tall for a winger, 5ft 11, and quite young for Fulham, turning 25 back in April. A move surely to reinforce Martin Jol's position as manager, and strengthen our left wing at the same time.
Quote from: Admin on May 15, 2013, 05:37:10 PM
Bakary Sako On His Way To Fulham
According to Austrian Newspaper Der Standard, Bakary Sako will join Fulham this summer for "a couple of million euros". Bakary Sako, of course, currently plays for Wolves, and by all accounts has been a stand-out player for the club, scoring 9 goals and assisting 11 in his first season at Wolves.
Der Standard had an interview with George Margreitter, current Wolves defender, who said:
"Bakary Sako now goes to Fulham for a couple of million euros"
Sako, Wolves player of the year, plays on the left wing, and joined the club from St Etienne He is tall for a winger, 5ft 11, and quite young for Fulham, turning 25 back in April. A move surely to reinforce Martin Jol's position as manager, and strengthen our left wing at the same time.
can play on the right aswell, cutting in and shooting like duff used to, hes got a thunderous left boot.
cant believe im at this already, but here goes
Roma are on the verge of signing a keeper, and rumours are Stekelenburgs agent is in London talking with us
Greek giants Olympiakos are ready to report Derek Boateng and Fulham to FIFA if the English side sign the Ghanaian midfielder, MTNFootball.com has reported.
Olympiakos officials are furious over reports in England that Boateng is on the verge of signing for Fulham and will report the Ghanaian to FIFA.
Insiders from the Greek side have told MTNFootball.com that they already have a one-year deal with Boateng as they await the verdict from FIFA over his legal battle with Dnipro.
The midfield anchorman has been training with Olympiakos in recent months while taking his legal battle with his former Ukrainian club to Fifa.
But news that the Ghana midfielder was the west London club's guest for their recent home match against Reading having completed the formalities of a move to Craven Cottage has infuriated Olympiakos.
The Greek side are monitoring moves at Fulham before taking their complaint to the world governing body.
Fulham had been on the brink of signing the 29-year-old both in January and last summer but the deal fell through on both occasions.
Boateng is believed to have even had a medical at the club's Motspur Park headquarters in January before the Cottagers enlisted lawyers to investigate the legitimacy of his contract with Ukrainian club Dnipro.
Boateng's camp claimed that his deal with Dnipro, who he joined in the summer of 2011, had been annulled but Fulham were unwilling to award him a contract until they received proof that his claim was watertight.
Fulham are satisfied that the Ghana international is a free agent and that he is now available for a move to Craven Cottage.
Boateng is set to be confirmed as a Fulham player soon after the Premier League transfer window opens next Monday.
Why the hell are we trying so hard on Boateng? He's 30 and by all accounts pretty average.
Really hope that these Stekelenburg rumours are true. Better luck this time.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 15, 2013, 07:17:31 PM
cant believe im at this already, but here goes
Roma are on the verge of signing a keeper, and rumours are Stekelenburgs agent is in London talking with us
Read rumour-mongerers both on and off Twitter who seem to think his agent is in London NOW. Allegedly. Maybe. Exciting though - what a signing that would be. Shut up negative people - it really would be quality.
From Riether on Twitter:
Alles Gute @fckoeln.geile Stadt geiler Verein.ich drücke weiterhin die Daumen.der Fc gehört in die 1.Bundesliga.Danke für alles.
Extremely promising.
Quote from: BenjyUK on May 15, 2013, 08:29:40 PM
From Riether on Twitter:
Alles Gute @fckoeln.geile Stadt geiler Verein.ich drücke weiterhin die Daumen.der Fc gehört in die 1.Bundesliga.Danke für alles.
Extremely promising.
And in English?????
Riether says good luck to 1.Fc Köln and wishes them best of luck for next year and hope they will get the promotion !!!!
Quote from: Flupp on May 15, 2013, 08:43:56 PM
Riether says good luck to 1.Fc Köln and wishes them best of luck for next year and hope they will get the promotion !!!!
at last he says THANKS FOR EVERYTHING .....for me sound´s he WILL NOT got back !!!!
Love to see Shelvey or Suso in a Fulham kit next Season.......
on the nine I have to say HOOPER again :Haynes The Maestro:
Stecklenburg
Douglas
Amorebieta
Riether
Enoh
Urby
Sako
Bent
wouldnt mind finding out some prices for Wigan players like Kone, Mcmanaman, Figueroa, Maloney, DiSanto (when he is sharp he looks alright) and either Mcathur or Mcarthy, can never remember which one is better..... not saying sign them all but if can get a couple on the cheap would be good additions
from Reading - Jobi Mcanuff, Gareth Mcleary, Adam LeFondre, Robson-Kanu and a couple of others... just get some prices
Quote from: Flupp on May 15, 2013, 08:47:47 PM
Love to see Shelvey or Suso in a Fulham kit next Season.......
on the nine I have to say HOOPER again :Haynes The Maestro:
Shelvey is dire.
Figueroa is out of contract, surely with our LB issues it's a no brainer
Now that the bottom three are confirmed, my shopping list would be as follows:
McArthur (similar age and style to J.McCarthy, but more likely signing considering McCarthy will join a bigger club),
McManaman,
Adam Le Fondre,
Karacan (out for most of season, but still think he could cut it in prem
),
A.McCarthy (if we don't sign Stekelenberg)
Just as Fernando Llorente Athletic leave June 30 to play at Juve, Fernando Amorebieta will, but in your case to make it in the Premiership, and more specifically at Fulham. Both players refused renewal offers them did Josu Urrutia and Bilbao will leave the club after a year with hardly contribute anything to the team, with the letter of freedom and without leaving a euro.
Most significant is that while Athletic Amorebieta offered renovate five years at a rate of 1.8 million per season, the plant has reached an agreement with Fulham for four years and significantly lower tab. After rejecting an offer from Russian football and be on the agenda of another major English club Everton, Amorebieta see fulfilled his desire to leave the Athletic and play in the Premier, in addition to living in a city like London.
As Juventus did in the case of Llorente, you may contact the Athletic Fulham has begun negotiations to sign the Atletico player yet, although this remains a mere formality. Even more in the case of a player you Marcelo Bielsa has long stopped counting after accusing him of thinking of their march and perform at the level they should.
Amorebieta will bid farewell to San Mames to play in a field even older as Craven Cottage, where Fulham play at home since 1896. Directed by Dutchman Martin Jol, Fulham is the oldest team in London , bearing twelve uninterrupted years in the Premier and is the direct rival Chelsea, where several players militate Spanish as Azpilicueta, Oriol Romeu, Mata and Fernando Torres. All will be next season Amorebieta neighbors.
Amorebieta broke with his agent, Arrinda Gorka, who had negotiated with its offer of renewal Athletic. The Venezuela international was handed a British representative agency team to find him, primarily in the Premier, and finally his fate will be Fulham.
If the case of Llorente has been damaging to the club from Bilbao, the worst is that the president has made Amorebieta has players like that do not want to play in the Athletic not even for money.
Quote from: Ordar on May 16, 2013, 07:03:46 AM
Figueroa is out of contract, surely with our LB issues it's a no brainer
Although he hasn't played at left-back for the best part of three years. He's also 30 years old.
Quote from: EJL on May 16, 2013, 12:44:41 PM
Although he hasn't played at left-back for the best part of three years. He's also 30 years old.
Where's he been playing then? Every game I've watched him play for Wigan this season has been at LB?
A friend close to Sako claims he's signing for us for a couple of million. Direct and Pacey, would be nice.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolverhampton-wanderers-georg-margreitter-says-3860432 (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolverhampton-wanderers-georg-margreitter-says-3860432)
Quote from: Ordar on May 16, 2013, 12:56:09 PM
Quote from: EJL on May 16, 2013, 12:44:41 PM
Although he hasn't played at left-back for the best part of three years. He's also 30 years old.
Where's he been playing then? Every game I've watched him play for Wigan this season has been at LB?
They have been playing with three (or five depending on how you see it) at the back for large parts of this season, and he's been playing on the left side of the three man central defence.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 16, 2013, 12:58:27 PM
A friend close to Sako claims he's signing for us for a couple of million. Direct and Pacey, would be nice.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolverhampton-wanderers-georg-margreitter-says-3860432 (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolverhampton-wanderers-georg-margreitter-says-3860432)
he tweeted today saying hes been linked with us and WBA but he is just enjoying his holiday
Also, if Bony is available, pay what we have to to get him!
This lad is class.
I wish the club would confirm Amorebieta, I'm getting worried someone else is gonna beat us to him
Quote from: EJL on May 16, 2013, 02:47:08 AM
Quote from: Flupp on May 15, 2013, 08:47:47 PM
Love to see Shelvey or Suso in a Fulham kit next Season.......
on the nine I have to say HOOPER again :Haynes The Maestro:
Shelvey is dire.
Shelvey is barely 21 and still improving. Professional talent evaluators think highly enough of him that Roy made sure to cap-tie him to England.
I'll give you the latest update on Stekelenburg.
To cut a long story short, the agent of Rafael, the Santos goalie, said that a deal is in place with As Roma and it will be sealed only when Stekelenburg will be sold because Rafel will become the new no 1 next season. Besides, the agent of Stekelenburg said today that the situation is yet to evolve into anything and that he doesn't know where the future of the dutch keeper lies.
Almost all football journos here in Rome think that Stekelenburg will leave in the summer for us, but I suppose his agent is hoping to attract some other buyers like Ac Milan of PSV who showed glimpses of interest.
ASTON VILLA STRIKER DARREN BENT TARGETTED BY FULHAM
DARREN BENT will be offered an escape route out of Villa Park by Fulham this summer.
The outcast Aston Villa striker is set for talks with boss Paul Lambert in the next 48 hours and will be told he can leave the club.
Villa are desperate to offload their highest earner and shed his £65,000-a-week wages following Bent's season sat on the bench.
The club are aware of Fulham's interest and have fielded tentative calls about a deal as Martin Jol looks to beef up his squad for next season.
But any deal hinges on Villa being prepared to lower the £12million valuation they placed on the hitman, 29, in the January transfer window.
Another key factor in any move will be Bent's willingness to take a significant pay cut to move to Craven Cottage.
The former England man has made it clear he wants to meet Lambert to get a clear picture of the situation and last week claimed he is fed up of warming the bench behind Christian Benteke.
The Belgian is set to be offered a new deal this week, doubling his current £25,000-a-week contract – and Bent knows he has to move on to restart his career.
Turkish side Galatasaray are also in the market for Bent and could meet his wage demands.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/315337/? (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/315337/?)
MARTIN JOL ODDS-ON TO LEAVE FULHAM
BOOKIES have made manager Martin Jol odds-on to leave Fulham by the start of next season.
William Hill are offering 4-6 that he could become another manager casualty in the coming weeks.
Spokesman Joe Crilly said: "There has been a lot of managerial movement over the last few days and we predict that Martin Jol could be the next in line."
Having led Fulham to a ninth-place finish last term, the Dutchman's side only narrowly avoided relegation this season.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/315370/? (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/315370/?)
Reportedly, Fulham, twelfth Premier League has views of two players in Ligue 1. The Cottagers and closely follow Yohan Mollo (23 years) and prepare an offer. The native of Martigues is on loan to Saint-Etienne in Nancy, where he is under contract until June 2016. The midfielder Reims, Grzegorz Krychowiak (23), is also in the sight of the English club. - B. Ro.
Quote from: Lighthouse on May 20, 2013, 02:49:39 PM
Reportedly, Fulham, twelfth Premier League has views of two players in Ligue 1. The Cottagers and closely follow Yohan Mollo (23 years) and prepare an offer. The native of Martigues is on loan to Saint-Etienne in Nancy, where he is under contract until June 2016. The midfielder Reims, Grzegorz Krychowiak (23), is also in the sight of the English club. - B. Ro.
Quick check on transfermarkt.com shows that Mollo is a LW and Krychowiak a CM/CDM. The latter has played for the Polish NT and is valued around £2m whilst Mollo is worth around £3m.
Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has denied rejecting a new contract offer from Fulham.
Last week his manager, Martin Jol, said the Australian had turned down the club's first official offer.
But Schwarzer, 40, who put in a superb display on the final day of the season in the 3-0 win over Swansea, has rejected the claim.
"I can say now that I haven't had any official offer of a contract," said the veteran stopper.
"I've had no official offer and I am just trying to do my job.
"I'd love to stay in England, I've been here for a long time. At the moment I'm still a Fulham player until end of June then we will see - to stay in the Premier League would be great."
Negotiations between Schwarzer and Jol were believed to have stalled as the Craven Cottage No.1 wanted assurances over his future as the club's first-choice keeper.
"It's all a matter of opinions and people have to make decisions and they have to be respected," he added.
"I'm not ready to sit on the bench and watch games - I want to play."
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Few reports suggesting boateng has signed
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 20, 2013, 10:45:00 PM
Few reports suggesting boateng has signed
Super duper. A new player is a new player, I guess...
Quote from: EJL on May 20, 2013, 11:23:06 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 20, 2013, 10:45:00 PM
Few reports suggesting boateng has signed
Super duper. A new player is a new player, I guess...
As long as he isn't he maquee signing :P
Quote from: EJL on May 20, 2013, 11:23:06 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 20, 2013, 10:45:00 PM
Few reports suggesting boateng has signed
Super duper. A new player is a new player, I guess...
It would be a free transfer, so it might fit MacIntosh's piggy bank/sporran.
Have heard that the boating deal could be announced soon, I was hoping ambrioetta would be the one MJ was on about. That's not to say it isn't bu a lo OS media on about boatang
Finding it incredibly hard to get excited by this. He's 30, has banged about just about every league there is without staying for more than around 2 seasons, in that time he's hardly gotten rave reviews, and we could be taken to court by Olympiakos as they had a pre-contract agreement already, allegedly. He's also never played in the Premiership and so could take a season to adjust, thus making him 31 and then out of contract again in a year. Sascha obviously adjusted straight away, but he seems a rarity and we can't assume Boateng would turn out the same. Given the option I'd have Frimpong over Boateng every time, as at least he's a rough diamond who at 21 can get better over time.
I know people will say to give him a chance, which I will and more so than a lot of other people who go to games who like to shout at our own players, but this is a forum where we are allowed to critically assess a player based on what we know.
Arsenal apparently want around 6 million for Frimpong, ridiculous.
i thought he frimpong was out of contract therefore as he is under a certain age its a nominal fee set by tribunal. they may value him at 6 but unlikely to get it
If we were to go for it, 2million should be the maximum? A bit injury prone as well.
I'm willing to believe that Boateng ISN'T 'the' signing we're unveiling this week or whenever. I'm sure he'll join, but Jol definitely said it's one of Stek, Amorebieta or Sako. And I think we all know it' Amore.
This Boateng saga is getting boring and less exciting by the day.
Heard a few noises for Yohan Mollo, never seen him play so did the old YouTube research and he looks quite good from a Fanboys show reel...then again it is only YouTube so no idea how consistent this stuff is.
Quote from: malcbridger on May 21, 2013, 09:52:49 AM
Arsenal apparently want around 6 million for Frimpong, ridiculous.
He is out of contract on June 1st
Boateng:
"I have signed a two-year deal with Fulham and will be training with them for the first time today (Tuesday)," Boateng told Accra-based local radio station Happy FM.
"I believe it's a good move and I'm finally happy to see this deal concretised."
Twitter:
Reports in Italy confirm Maarten Stekelenburg has agreed a deal to join Fulham. He almost joined them in January. Good talent at Fulham now.
Well one thing's for sure. We've learnt our lesson from the last window by being busy straight away.
Quote from: TWFL on May 21, 2013, 11:35:43 AM
Well one thing's for sure. We've learnt our lesson from the last window by being busy straight away.
Be nice to see us shape a squad in time for Pre- Season.
And by the way, do we know any fixtures confirmed for Pre Season as yet?
The source for the stek rumous is Gazzetta dello Sport (not sure how reliable) and is a 4 year deal apparently.
Cant see the Stekelenberg story on Gazzetta, but probably being blind. If we could wrap up Stekelenberg, Boateng and Amorebieta this week, that would constitute a real statement of intent for the summer.
Quote from: malcbridger on May 21, 2013, 09:52:49 AM
Arsenal apparently want around 6 million for Frimpong, ridiculous.
Good luck with that, Arsenal. I'm pretty sure it would be a tribunal deciding the transfer fee.
Confirmation of Boateng and Stek are all over the Twittersphere from all kinds of sources. Not guaranteed obviously but word is getting about.
Stekelenburg would be brilliant !
Schalke keen to sign BVB defender Felipe Santana, according to sky sports for £1m. Woulden't mind us putting a bid in at that price.
Quote from: ..Kya.ffc.. on May 21, 2013, 01:28:55 PM
Schalke keen to sign BVB defender Felipe Santana, according to sky sports for £1m. Woulden't mind us putting a bid in at that price.
Schalke have Champions League football though :P
Quote from: God The Mechanic on May 21, 2013, 01:32:01 PM
Quote from: ..Kya.ffc.. on May 21, 2013, 01:28:55 PM
Schalke keen to sign BVB defender Felipe Santana, according to sky sports for £1m. Woulden't mind us putting a bid in at that price.
Schalke have Champions League football though :P
That may become a small problem, however Fulham or CHL football, then a sane man would pick Fulham any day :)
Looks like Boateng is a done deal..
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Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 21, 2013, 12:41:37 PM
Confirmation of Boateng and Stek are all over the Twittersphere from all kinds of sources. Not guaranteed obviously but word is getting about.
They were both all over the Twittersphere in January too, if I recall correctly. I'm more optimistic because more tends to get done in the summer in general, but I'll still believe it when it's official.
Quote from: Baider on May 21, 2013, 01:54:51 PM
Looks like Boateng is a done deal..
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Hold this shirt bruv, my mate wants a picture. Smile and say "Claudia Reyna"
Quote from: ..Kya.ffc.. on May 21, 2013, 01:28:55 PM
Schalke keen to sign BVB defender Felipe Santana, according to sky sports for £1m. Woulden't mind us putting a bid in at that price.
Santana for £1m would be an incredible deal. So quick and good in the air as well.
It's good to see that Fulham have learnt they're lessons on the transfer market, good to see boatengs a done deal hopefully amorbieta is a done deal as well. Bring stekelenburg in and it's starting to look like a very good team just need to bring more creative central midfielders and a proper number 9 and we are good for next season
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 11:37:35 AM
The source for the stek rumous is Gazzetta dello Sport (not sure how reliable) and is a 4 year deal apparently.
Gazzetta is a very reliable source so i'm sure there is at least something going on.
Quote from: Danitar on May 21, 2013, 02:19:39 PM
It's good to see that Fulham have learnt they're lessons on the transfer market, good to see boatengs a done deal hopefully amorbieta is a done deal as well. Bring stekelenburg in and it's starting to look like a very good team just need to bring more creative central midfielders and a proper number 9 and we are good for next season
It certainly would be quite refreshing to actually have a few players before pre season begins. Although if we don't act early there wont even be a squad come pre season due to all the players whose contracts are up.
Riether & Boateng is a good start to the window
Bringing in Amorebieta & Stekelenburg will be exciting, it's great that we are acting quickly as we are losing some good experienced players this year
I've been on the gazette website and see nothing, it is a reliable paper. Would welcome a link so I can see it
My my, we have been busy.
Quote from: westcliff white on May 21, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
I've been on the gazette website and see nothing, it is a reliable paper. Would welcome a link so I can see it
Yeah going back through the tweets theres nothing to concretely link it with them. Maybe someone just made it up and stuck Gazette on the end
La Gazzetta dello Sport claiming Fulham's have agreed a deal with Roma for goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg - who almost joined the club in January.
FF where on their website been on there cant see it
sky sports even said that they reported it.
"La Gazzetta dello Sport claiming Fulham's have agreed a deal with Roma for goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg - who almost joined the club in January.
by GRAEME BAILEY 10:27 AM"
l-wizzy i read his twiiter account but nothing on the gazetta website at all about it, come to that noting on any italian sports website
maybe its twitter bs that sky sports believed, they believed that someone triggered diames clause in January lol
I personally feel we need a good cm who will control the game such as diame from West Ham we also need an out and out striker that will give us speed and up the temp of our play alongside another fast winger my team for next year would be;
Schwarzer
Riether--Hangeland--hughes--Richardson Kone would cost us maybe 6 million Diame around 5 million and i would like another cb such as Dawson from Spurs. Or if
Dejagah--Diame--Ruiz--Kachaniklic we Were to sell Berbatov then maybe remy as their wages would swap.
----------Berbatov-------
-----Kone---
You seem to have ignored the fact that we are signing Boateng and Amorebieta.
It looks as though we are going to sign Stekelenburg , Amorebieta & Boateng also there will be a few surprises with them players signed then
Stekelenburg
Riether
Hangeland
Amorebieta
Richardson
Dejagah
Boateng
Sidwell
Kacaniklic
Ruiz
Berbatov
I don't know Amorebieta and have never seen him play but i've read on here people say he's an aggressive defender. In that line up then we have 4 players of the kind (when u add Dejagah, Sidwell, Boateng) while also a bit of the much needed speed of Ashkan, Riether and Kaca.
And also that we have a dedicated thread called the 'silly season' which is used for all summer transfers and gossip.
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
I wouldn't say no to that. Not sure if he's needed, though.
Quote from: EJL on May 21, 2013, 11:41:17 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
I wouldn't say no to that. Not sure if he's needed, though.
Wow I didn't realise he was only 26. Has anyone seen him play much this season?
Stekelenburg
Riether Hangeland Amorebieta Richardson
Enoh Boateng
Dejagah Honda Kacaniklic
Berbatov
Subs: Etheridge, Senderos, Sidwell, Emanuelson, Ruiz, Sako, Rodallega.
Honda is out of contract for CSKA at the end of the season, and would be perfect for us in that creative midfield role. If we managed to snap up Stekelenburg, Sako and Amorebieta as previously reported, and we sign Enoh and Emanuelson on permanent deals, we have the makings of a great team.
he shows pace and skill
Quote from: Admin on May 21, 2013, 07:25:58 PM
And also that we have a dedicated thread called the 'silly season' which is used for all summer transfers and gossip.
Yes, but it's not as good a thread if it's not one you started.
Quote from: Junichi on May 22, 2013, 12:35:09 AM
Stekelenburg
Riether Hangeland Amorebieta Richardson
Enoh Boateng
Dejagah Honda Kacaniklic
Berbatov
Subs: Etheridge, Senderos, Sidwell, Emanuelson, Ruiz, Sako, Rodallega.
Honda is out of contract for CSKA at the end of the season, and would be perfect for us in that creative midfield role. If we managed to snap up Stekelenburg, Sako and Amorebieta as previously reported, and we sign Enoh and Emanuelson on permanent deals, we have the makings of a great team.
Best quote so far that shows just why I love silly season.
Quote from: Junichi on May 22, 2013, 12:35:09 AM
Stekelenburg
Riether Hangeland Amorebieta Richardson
Enoh Boateng
Dejagah Honda Kacaniklic
Berbatov
Subs: Etheridge, Senderos, Sidwell, Emanuelson, Ruiz, Sako, Rodallega.
Honda is out of contract for CSKA at the end of the season, and would be perfect for us in that creative midfield role. If we managed to snap up Stekelenburg, Sako and Amorebieta as previously reported, and we sign Enoh and Emanuelson on permanent deals, we have the makings of a great team.
I hear Honda's got a good engine!
With all the uncertainty over Lukaku's next move, reckon Jol should make a loan bid for him.Young, fast and can certainly hit the old onion bag.Could just be the type of player to finally bring Ruiz game to the fore.Can just picture Bryan threading balls through to a pacy forward, something he's not had the option of doing during his time here. Come on Martin, go get him.
Enough with the loans.
Carlton Cole to leave West Ham. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22622496 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22622496). Please anticipate lazy journalists rehashing old links with Fulham.
Quote from: Cravenawin on May 22, 2013, 10:07:53 AM
Quote from: Junichi on May 22, 2013, 12:35:09 AM
Stekelenburg
Riether Hangeland Amorebieta Richardson
Enoh Boateng
Dejagah Honda Kacaniklic
Berbatov
Subs: Etheridge, Senderos, Sidwell, Emanuelson, Ruiz, Sako, Rodallega.
Honda is out of contract for CSKA at the end of the season, and would be perfect for us in that creative midfield role. If we managed to snap up Stekelenburg, Sako and Amorebieta as previously reported, and we sign Enoh and Emanuelson on permanent deals, we have the makings of a great team.
I hear Honda's got a good engine!
Be so happy to get Honda. Brilliant player.
A transfer window with Honda, Amorebieta, Boateng, Emanuelson, Enoh and Stekelenburg would be lovely.
Honda would be one amazing signing, but I think he's probably destined for a bigger club.
Quote from: zander on May 22, 2013, 12:17:46 AM
Quote from: EJL on May 21, 2013, 11:41:17 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
I wouldn't say no to that. Not sure if he's needed, though.
Wow I didn't realise he was only 26. Has anyone seen him play much this season?
I think he's been out injured for most of the year.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
i would take him... on his day he is good, he is a player that requires fans backing and a cuddle from time to time from the manager lol
Quote from: Humbled on May 22, 2013, 05:16:02 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
i would take him... on his day he is good, he is a player that requires fans backing and a cuddle from time to time from the manager lol
I would definitely take Babel. With the right manager he still has the potential to be fantastic. Would give another quick option out wide along with Kaca and Dejagah.
Quote from: Humbled on May 22, 2013, 05:16:02 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
i would take him... on his day he is good, he is a player that requires fans backing and a cuddle from time to time from the manager lol
should fit in well then, we all know Jol likes to hug players sometimes!
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on May 22, 2013, 05:20:56 PM
Quote from: Humbled on May 22, 2013, 05:16:02 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
i would take him... on his day he is good, he is a player that requires fans backing and a cuddle from time to time from the manager lol
should fit in well then, we all know Jol likes to hug players sometimes!
as long as its only a hug and not a hug and a whisper (no matter how lazy or poor u are, u will play) like berba and RUIZ get then im happy!!
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Daily mirror (i know) reckon babel might be coming on a free
I wouldn't take Babel if he PAID US to play here. He's awful.
Babel on a free would not be too bad, can play wide or thru the middle, his pace is rapid so may give us some good options. he did reasonably at Ajax this last season.
one year with an option on our part
QuoteAs reported by satellite channel Sky Sports , would come to an end the adventure of Maarten Stekelenburg to Roma. The Dutch goalkeeper probably will not be called up for the derby of the Italian Cup and the reopening of the market accaserà in London, Fulham side for a figure close to 5 million. The figure would then be invested by the Ds to engage Rafael Sabatini.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on May 22, 2013, 06:09:28 PM
QuoteAs reported by satellite channel Sky Sports , would come to an end the adventure of Maarten Stekelenburg to Roma. The Dutch goalkeeper probably will not be called up for the derby of the Italian Cup and the reopening of the market accaserà in London, Fulham side for a figure close to 5 million. The figure would then be invested by the Ds to engage Rafael Sabatini.
Intriguing. I have been dubious about Stekelenburg joining us. It looks more and more likely that I will be proven wrong (not a unique occurrence) and I will be delighted to thus humiliated.
Two points arise from this quoted statement:
Since when have AS Roma been 'the Ds'?
If the Rafael Sabatini they plan to engage with the transfer money is the author of 'Scaramouche' and 'Captain Blood' then they are a bit late - he died in 1950.
Possibly something has been lost in translation.
The Stekelenburg replacement Roma have been linked with is Rafael Cabral from Santos; not sure where they got Rafael Sabatini. Also not sure where they got "the Ds" from.
Quote from: jmh on May 22, 2013, 07:30:18 PM
The Stekelenburg replacement Roma have been linked with is Rafael Cabral from Santos
Ah, thanks. Perhaps he can 'do the Fandango'.
To the window by Fulham bringing in Amorebieta & Boateng on free transfers & signing the classy Riether. I wonder if we have a low budget this window though, if we do our focus should be Stekelenburg & keeping Manolev & Enoh for decent fees, I also think Babel on a free would be a decent deal, a promising start to the summer so far COYW
A lot of talk about Stuart drowning coming in on loan... No thanks
Quote from: ollienixs on May 22, 2013, 11:35:53 PM
A lot of talk about Stuart drowning coming in on loan... No thanks
Good Lord, get the crucifixes out.
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Bent been told he can leave.....
Quote from: ollienixs on May 22, 2013, 11:35:53 PM
A lot of talk about Stuart drowning coming in on loan... No thanks
If it were stuart holden i might get excited, however two leg breaks and the club sticking by him, dont think he would come.
the downing that was at boro would not be to bad, the one from liverpool hss been hit and miss (more miss games), however he could be struggling with the price tag he was never a 20 million pound player. for the right fee could be worth a shot, i say could, i would prefer other targets.
Anybody fancy stumping up 5million for a cb?
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4938672/Thomas-Vermaelen-can-go-for-5m.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4938672/Thomas-Vermaelen-can-go-for-5m.html)
Another wide player is the least of our requirements. No to Downing either on loan or purchase.
Not waving but Downing. Ugh. Perhaps we can pay Liverpoo to keep him away.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 22, 2013, 10:59:10 PM
To the window by Fulham bringing in Amorebieta & Boateng on free transfers & signing the classy Riether. I wonder if we have a low budget this window though, if we do our focus should be Stekelenburg & keeping Manolev & Enoh for decent fees, I also think Babel on a free would be a decent deal, a promising start to the summer so far COYW
Not looking a gift horse in the mouth comes more to mind.
If you are going to be able to get out of contract players on frees, why would we want to be paying other clubs for players of a simular quality?
The trick is to get this business done early, before someone else snaps them up. Having done that the club will then know what positions they will have to invest our money on.
As to the amount of money available, I would believe it is elastic. Of course value for money will be the key but the management and owner are perfectly well aware that it should not be confused with cheapness, just as a big fee will not guarantee quality.
The one things all this does seem to show is that the club does have a plan for this window.
On the budget amount. An interesting comment from MJ regarding Frimpong. "if we bought him for the required 6million, that would be most of our budget and I could get 4/5 players for that" It would suggest we have a budget of around 8 -10 million which includes projected wages
Do not get that comment at all Frimpong is out of contract come 1st July so the fee would not bee 6 million, it would be tribunal set if we cannot agree a fee with Arsenal.
Ive never seen that comment reported anywhere from MJ either, where was it said?
It was either the Sun or BBC ( in sportsday breaking news.) It was on the end of comments about Mark S contract discussion, about 2 days ago. I wish I cut and pasted it now
If I remember right. When we took Frimpong it was with the option of a further season loan. Which suggests he still has another year at Arsenal. There again my memory maybe playing games at the moment, with all the other rumours going on. I wait to be corrected
from what I can see his contract runs out 30/06/2013 the same day as his loan ends at fulham, becasue he is only 21 Arsenal are due compensation if he moves to another club in England, but not sure the 6 million arsenal want as it stands the fee would be set by a tribunal unless the 2 clubs come to an agreement.
Chelsea only paid £3.5 million for Sturridge - someone who had played a lot more league games at the time. The tribunal agreed fee would surely be less than that.
Cott no chance: Liverpool won't loan Stewart Downing to Fulham but are prepared to sell him
22 May 2013 22:30
Reds ready to part with winger they paid £20m for, but want some money for him PLUS Coates and Shelvey available too
Downing's treat? Fulham want to take Liverpool winger to London
Liverpool winger Stewart Downing is a loan target for Fulham.
But Cottagers boss Martin Jol is set to be frustrated, as the Reds want a transfer fee to part with the 28-year-old.
What do we think?
Quote from: Roberty on May 23, 2013, 08:19:00 AM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 22, 2013, 10:59:10 PM
To the window by Fulham bringing in Amorebieta & Boateng on free transfers & signing the classy Riether. I wonder if we have a low budget this window though, if we do our focus should be Stekelenburg & keeping Manolev & Enoh for decent fees, I also think Babel on a free would be a decent deal, a promising start to the summer so far COYW
Not looking a gift horse in the mouth comes more to mind.
If you are going to be able to get out of contract players on frees, why would we want to be paying other clubs for players of a simular quality?
The trick is to get this business done early, before someone else snaps them up. Having done that the club will then know what positions they will have to invest our money on.
As to the amount of money available, I would believe it is elastic. Of course value for money will be the key but the management and owner are perfectly well aware that it should not be confused with cheapness, just as a big fee will not guarantee quality.
The one things all this does seem to show is that the club does have a plan for this window.
Well analysed.
I would add that this window also shows with the arrival of Boateng and strong rumours about Stekelenburg that we had plans for the previous windows that unfortunately did not quite come off so the abuse for Jol and MAF was unfair.
I'd pay them to keep him. He's awful.
Rather have Kaca ! 049:gif
Wouldnt be as bad a signing as will no doubt be made out.
His form noticeably picked up towards the end of the season, but I do agree that it seems like a pointless signing. With Dejagah and Kaca you would assume as the first choice wingers next year, with Frei, Mesca, Duff and Richardson as back up we're well covered wide.
Saying that, if we can pick Babel up on a free instead.... I would take a chance on him
Would be incredibly pointless.
My views on Downing are the same as those on Kieran Richardson. A waste of a pair of boots.
Quote from: Ron Sheepskin on May 23, 2013, 11:15:19 AM
My views on Downing are the same as those on Kieran Richardson. A waste of a pair of boots.
At least Richardson plays well at full-back.
Quote from: EJL on May 23, 2013, 11:29:10 AM
Quote from: Ron Sheepskin on May 23, 2013, 11:15:19 AM
My views on Downing are the same as those on Kieran Richardson. A waste of a pair of boots.
At least Richardson plays well at full-back.
Until the inevitable hammy injury that befalls him ever 2 game he plays. Waste of wages in my opinion.
Downing, thanks but no thanks. Liverpool want a fee, how about a coke, 2 packets of crisps and one of last season's Kappa track suits.
Shelvey? Possibly, squad player.
Bent? not sure
Re: Stewart Downing
Quote from: Riverside on May 23, 2013, 11:00:05 AM
Rather have Kaca ! 049:gif
Me too!
Can't imagine there is anything in the story. We are not short of players of this type.
Even so it's a bit silly to say he is a bad player. The problem is that he just isn't all that good.
Compare him to Kacaniklic. Not much in it. In two or three years time? Who knows? But I know which way I'd bet.
Then look at the money. Liverpool paid £20m. for Downing (yeah, I thought that too!) I doubt that they'd be looking for much less than half that now. How much would Kaca fetch if we were stupid enough to want to let him go? £2 - £2.5m?. That's the crazy sort of money difference between an English international and a Swedish one and goes some way in explaining why our transfer policy makes sense.
God forbid. Another wide player is the last thing we need.
I don't mind another wide player but Downing now isn't an improvement in what we have.
only rumour re: downing is from the mirror is it not? hardly worth worrying about for now. besides he would probably do an alright job with us. he's good at getting into dangerous positions, but his final delivery/shot is generally poor - a bit like Kaca
I'd rather play Senderos on the wing than Downing
If we get Sako, it means we have 4 effective wingers (Kaca, Frei, Sako and Dejagah). Duff should not be included, he is absolutely rubbish. We need a GK, Steklenburg, possibly LB, creative CM and a striker.
Quote from: Brown@FFC on May 23, 2013, 01:39:20 PM
If we get Sako, it means we have 4 effective wingers (Kaca, Frei, Sako and Dejagah). Duff should not be included, he is absolutely rubbish. We need a GK, Steklenburg, possibly LB, creative CM and a striker.
:doh:
Okay, he's not the flying winger he once was, but his defensive contribution at times is invaluable. He's still a great linkup player.
Quote from: hopper on May 23, 2013, 12:50:53 PM
only rumour re: downing is from the mirror is it not? hardly worth worrying about for now. besides he would probably do an alright job with us. he's good at getting into dangerous positions, but his final delivery/shot is generally poor - a bit like Kaca
Yeah, only the Mirror are running it. Saying that, all the other tabloids will pick up the story soon...
Quote from: bulgariawhite on May 23, 2013, 09:00:48 AM
If I remember right. When we took Frimpong it was with the option of a further season loan. Which suggests he still has another year at Arsenal. There again my memory maybe playing games at the moment, with all the other rumours going on. I wait to be corrected
I believe it was Manolev that the loan had an option for another years.
On twitter - Rumors floating that Liverpool are willing to sell Oussama Assaidi...
Weren't we in for him & Luciano Narsingh. Rather have either of those two rather than Downing.
Two left wingers, two right wingers. Now Stewart Downing has not become a bad player over night, yes he's not on the greatest form, but we saw what he's capable of, absolutely destroyed us at Anfield. I'd have him at like £5m.
Also bare in mind, how many players have we taken on poor form/poor stint at their previous club and they've had a rich vein of form here? How many players have bought that were criticised/been told they're not good enough any more, and they've done well?
This signing would allow Kerim Frei to get out loan, which he needs, and Stewart Downing would provide very good rotation with Alex Kacaniklic and can also play left back and well as right wing.
Quote from: Frankie-Peter Taylor on May 23, 2013, 03:44:13 PM
Two left wingers, two right wingers. Now Stewart Downing has not become a bad player over night, yes he's not on the greatest form, but we saw what he's capable of, absolutely destroyed us at Anfield. I'd have him at like £5m.
Also bare in mind, how many players have we taken on poor form/poor stint at their previous club and they've had a rich vein of form here? How many players have bought that were criticised/been told they're not good enough any more, and they've done well?
This signing would allow Kerim Frei to get out loan, which he needs, and Stewart Downing would provide very good rotation with Alex Kacaniklic and can also play left back and well as right wing.
do you really believe that an England international would join so he can rotate with Kaca? He would come and expect to be a starter.
Anyway hope he does not come as I feel it would just hamper kaca and frei.
Downing absolutely not.
Quote from: Frankie-Peter Taylor on May 23, 2013, 03:44:13 PM
Two left wingers, two right wingers. Now Stewart Downing has not become a bad player over night, yes he's not on the greatest form, but we saw what he's capable of, absolutely destroyed us at Anfield. I'd have him at like £5m.
Also bare in mind, how many players have we taken on poor form/poor stint at their previous club and they've had a rich vein of form here? How many players have bought that were criticised/been told they're not good enough any more, and they've done well?
This signing would allow Kerim Frei to get out loan, which he needs, and Stewart Downing would provide very good rotation with Alex Kacaniklic and can also play left back and well as right wing.
I agree with most of this (although he wouldn't rotate with Kaca in my opinion..)
We rely and are indeed dependent upon being able to find "out of form" players and give them a new lease of life.. Is it a risk? Yeah, but we need to take them.
Babel....now there is a player who could do with a lift. Perhaps fulham could turn him into the next Boa. Jol fancies him, probably because he is dutch.
Funny, when we had a french manager, we had french players. A dutch manager keeps trying to bring in dutchmen. Than goodness we don't have a Scottish or Irish manager. :005:
No rude responses please, I am a Scot.
Quote from: Frankie-Peter Taylor on May 23, 2013, 03:44:13 PM
Two left wingers, two right wingers. Now Stewart Downing has not become a bad player over night, yes he's not on the greatest form, but we saw what he's capable of, absolutely destroyed us at Anfield. I'd have him at like £5m.
Also bare in mind, how many players have we taken on poor form/poor stint at their previous club and they've had a rich vein of form here? How many players have bought that were criticised/been told they're not good enough any more, and they've done well?
This signing would allow Kerim Frei to get out loan, which he needs, and Stewart Downing would provide very good rotation with Alex Kacaniklic and can also play left back and well as right wing.
He really can't. It's been one of Rodger's many failed experiments.
with us being linked with sako, downing and babel, it seems wer certainly interested in getting in another winger.
we have dejagah, kacaniklic, duff, frei, and want to add one more. think that will be fine for the wing department. personally id go for assaidi or chadli, if not sako will be just fine.
Quote from: jarv on May 23, 2013, 04:24:28 PM
Babel....now there is a player who could do with a lift. Perhaps fulham could turn him into the next Boa. Jol fancies him, probably because he is dutch.
Funny, when we had a french manager, we had french players. A dutch manager keeps trying to bring in dutchmen. Than goodness we don't have a Scottish or Irish manager. :005:
No rude responses please, I am a Scot.
Well, we did ok with a couple of No. Irish lads (Hughes & Baird) when we had a No. Ireland manager. Too bad the manager was rubbish.
Quote from: Baider on May 23, 2013, 01:21:57 PM
I'd rather play Senderos on the wing than Downing
Love it. Post of the day.
Quote from: EJL on May 23, 2013, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: Brown@FFC on May 23, 2013, 01:39:20 PM
If we get Sako, it means we have 4 effective wingers (Kaca, Frei, Sako and Dejagah). Duff should not be included, he is absolutely rubbish. We need a GK, Steklenburg, possibly LB, creative CM and a striker.
:doh:
Okay, he's not the flying winger he once was, but his defensive contribution at times is invaluable. He's still a great linkup player.
Duffs skills are top draw, accurate passing , great crosses, a good shot, can run at defenders and a very high work rate. Ok he may not now have the pace to go on the outside of a full back but when played on the right as an inside out winger he is well worth his place . I enjoy watching him and was so pleased when he recently signed an extension to his contract.
Today's Telegraph reports that Villa have told Darren Bent he can leave but the only club to have registered an interest is Fulham.
The report also suggests Bent's current earnings are £65,000 per week which I would have thought would have ruled us out.
Quote from: filham on May 23, 2013, 07:29:46 PM
Quote from: EJL on May 23, 2013, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: Brown@FFC on May 23, 2013, 01:39:20 PM
If we get Sako, it means we have 4 effective wingers (Kaca, Frei, Sako and Dejagah). Duff should not be included, he is absolutely rubbish. We need a GK, Steklenburg, possibly LB, creative CM and a striker.
:doh:
Okay, he's not the flying winger he once was, but his defensive contribution at times is invaluable. He's still a great linkup player.
Duffs skills are top draw, accurate passing , great crosses, a good shot, can run at defenders and a very high work rate. Ok he may not now have the pace to go on the outside of a full back but when played on the right as an inside out winger he is well worth his place . I enjoy watching him and was so pleased when he recently signed an extension to his contract.
I always wondered if he should move to midfield
On the subject of wingers we recently signed Mesca on a three year contract so why would we want another in Downing?
Moutinho and Rodriguez to Monaco all but done, ridiculous fee.
Porto just entered the deal with the national comission for market values. Moutinho €10M and James 60, as if the fee for Moutinho was 11M or more then Sporting would get 25% of it.
Quote from: filham on May 23, 2013, 07:29:46 PM
Quote from: EJL on May 23, 2013, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: Brown@FFC on May 23, 2013, 01:39:20 PM
If we get Sako, it means we have 4 effective wingers (Kaca, Frei, Sako and Dejagah). Duff should not be included, he is absolutely rubbish. We need a GK, Steklenburg, possibly LB, creative CM and a striker.
:doh:
Okay, he's not the flying winger he once was, but his defensive contribution at times is invaluable. He's still a great linkup player.
Duffs skills are top draw, accurate passing , great crosses, a good shot, can run at defenders and a very high work rate. Ok he may not now have the pace to go on the outside of a full back but when played on the right as an inside out winger he is well worth his place . I enjoy watching him and was so pleased when he recently signed an extension to his contract.
:plus one:
Spot on assessment of Duff - he's a top pro. Can't quite believe someone would claim he's rubbish
How true it is, but I've heard Stekelenburg has failed his initial medical. Hip apparently but that's all I know. :022:
Babel on a free would be a good pick up for us, also hope we keep Enoh & Manolev
Quote from: Admin on May 24, 2013, 11:14:48 AM
How true it is, but I've heard Stekelenburg has failed his initial medical. Hip apparently but that's all I know. :022:
Ah, "failed the medical" - Fulham code for he's a bit too expensive? :023:
Would people really want us to splash 5m on Downing?
Quote from: cebu on May 24, 2013, 01:17:06 PM
Quote from: Admin on May 24, 2013, 11:14:48 AM
How true it is, but I've heard Stekelenburg has failed his initial medical. Hip apparently but that's all I know. :022:
Ah, "failed the medical" - Fulham code for he's a bit too expensive? :023:
in this case i find that reason hard to believe (in others its been the case i agree), he is rumoured to be costing 4 million euros. Although I would say I have seen no concrete leads on this potential deal, only links on twitter.
Quote from: FFC1987 on May 24, 2013, 01:34:53 PM
Would people really want us to splash 5m on Downing?
People keep saying we need pace out wide, duff isnt the quickest, so then we only have Dejagah, Kaca and Frei (if he doesnt leave)
Quote from: David Allen Crankshaw on May 24, 2013, 05:36:58 AM
On the subject of wingers we recently signed Mesca on a three year contract so why would we want another in Downing?
would love to see Mesca in the squad next season and i think he will be
Quote from: Joe McDonald on May 24, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
Quote from: filham on May 23, 2013, 07:29:46 PM
Quote from: EJL on May 23, 2013, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: Brown@FFC on May 23, 2013, 01:39:20 PM
If we get Sako, it means we have 4 effective wingers (Kaca, Frei, Sako and Dejagah). Duff should not be included, he is absolutely rubbish. We need a GK, Steklenburg, possibly LB, creative CM and a striker.
:doh:
Okay, he's not the flying winger he once was, but his defensive contribution at times is invaluable. He's still a great linkup player.
Duffs skills are top draw, accurate passing , great crosses, a good shot, can run at defenders and a very high work rate. Ok he may not now have the pace to go on the outside of a full back but when played on the right as an inside out winger he is well worth his place . I enjoy watching him and was so pleased when he recently signed an extension to his contract.
:plus one:
Spot on assessment of Duff - he's a top pro. Can't quite believe someone would claim he's rubbish
Duff is not rubish. He has passed his best years. He looks tired. I seriously hope he doesnt play more than 10 games next season. Fantastic option on the bench, mind.
Someone wake me up when we start seeing rumors about creative CMs.
Quote from: Humbled on May 24, 2013, 02:16:33 PM
Quote from: David Allen Crankshaw on May 24, 2013, 05:36:58 AM
On the subject of wingers we recently signed Mesca on a three year contract so why would we want another in Downing?
would love to see Mesca in the squad next season and i think he will be
I hope your right but I reckon there is more chance he will be loaned out than make our first team squad
Quote from: FFC1987 on May 24, 2013, 01:34:53 PM
Would people really want us to splash 5m on Downing?
I think that there's no way this happens if Jol is manager. Downing is the classic "overpriced, overrated English player" that Jol has said repeatedly that he WON'T go after.
Quote from: HatterDon on May 24, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on May 24, 2013, 01:34:53 PM
Would people really want us to splash 5m on Downing?
I think that there's no way this happens if Jol is manager. Downing is the classic "overpriced, overrated English player" that Jol has said repeatedly that he WON'T go after.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Plus, like I mentioned relating to our budget and Enoh, would we really want to spend what could be a 1/3 or 1/2 our the budget, (I think between 8-12 is our budget at best) on a winger which we have already or a defensive mid which again we have covered. I genuinely think a creative mid is where the money will/should be spent. No disrespect to either of course as I love Enoh but 4-5m on these kind of players would seem counter productive IMO.
Pacey striker, goalkeeper and a creative midfielder. That'll see me happy.
Duff is crap. We don't score with him, we do score without him. He may defend, but he can't attack. Riether is a better crosser of the ball, he is knackered after 5 minutes. Done a lot for Fulham, but he has past it.
Quote from: westcliff white on May 24, 2013, 01:38:55 PM
Quote from: cebu on May 24, 2013, 01:17:06 PM
Quote from: Admin on May 24, 2013, 11:14:48 AM
How true it is, but I've heard Stekelenburg has failed his initial medical. Hip apparently but that's all I know. :022:
Ah, "failed the medical" - Fulham code for he's a bit too expensive? :023:
in this case i find that reason hard to believe (in others its been the case i agree), he is rumoured to be costing 4 million euros. Although I would say I have seen no concrete leads on this potential deal, only links on twitter.
The trouble is that there are so many different rumours - including as much as £5m for his transfer fee.
Lest we forget ... it
is the silly season.
I read in today's Metro that Sunderland have released Titus Bramble.
Lets hope he doesn't come too far south!
Quote from: Burt on May 24, 2013, 05:30:01 PM
I read in today's Metro that Sunderland have released Titus Bramble.
Lets hope he doesn't come too far south!
Hartlepool would be quite far enough.
(Actually sounds quite a good fit.)
I think we should try Dembele at some point next season
He will be 17 and from what i've seen is a class above everyone else in the academy, very pacey and has scored from some ridiculous angles
Apparently us and Ajax are after chadli again. What are chances of us getting him?
Quote from: Danitar on May 24, 2013, 07:06:05 PM
Apparently us and Ajax are after chadli again. What are chances of us getting him?
Were see if Jol wants him. He will only come if Jol is here.
Quote from: Baider on May 24, 2013, 05:59:48 PM
I think we should try Dembele at some point next season
He will be 17 and from what i've seen is a class above everyone else in the academy, very pacey and has scored from some ridiculous angles
Just from bits and pieces from Jol, Mesca and David are the youngsters who seem closest to first team action. I'm sure I've missed out on plenty of info through the season though.
Jol also seems to rate Altman & Tankovic
I think we will be seeing more of the youngsters next year. Jol said we would probably loose 8-9 players due to contracts and expiring loans and he looked to bring in 5-6 players. Those extra spaces leads me to believe we will see some academy players.
I would be really curious to see Chris David. I've heard no info about his settling in or performance.
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/402405/Darren-Bent-looks-to-Martin-Jol-to-end-nightmare (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/402405/Darren-Bent-looks-to-Martin-Jol-to-end-nightmare)
Can't really argue with £4m for a 20-goal a season striker if this is true - when 2 years ago he cost villa £24m (hee-hee)
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on May 25, 2013, 08:53:35 AM
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/402405/Darren-Bent-looks-to-Martin-Jol-to-end-nightmare (http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/402405/Darren-Bent-looks-to-Martin-Jol-to-end-nightmare)
Can't really argue with £4m for a 20-goal a season striker if this is true - when 2 years ago he cost villa £24m (hee-hee)
I really do hope this is true! he's a class striker.
According to l Equipe we have contacted Marseille for Amalfitano. He is a wide midfielder that can also play as CM. They mentioned a EUR 2m price tag.
Quote from: Swiss72 on May 25, 2013, 10:54:49 AM
According to l Equipe we have contacted Marseille for Amalfitano. He is a wide midfielder that can also play as CM. They mentioned a EUR 2m price tag.
form what ive gathered, hes another one of those who was seen to be decent but isnt playing well, so we get on the cheap type. if we are really in for him that is
Morgan Amalfitano on Fulham radar
French daily L'Equipe is reporting that Fulham have inquired about Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano.
The Cottagers are planning a major squad overhaul in the summer and they have already signed Fernando Amorebieta and Derek Boateng.
According to L'Equipe, Marseille attacking midfielder Morgan Amalfitano is also high on their hit-list.
The 28-year-old footballer has a contract until June 2015 at Stade Velodrome and he recently admitted he wouldn't mind staying at the club.
However, it is believed he would be tempted by an offer from English Premier League, obviously provided Fulham can reach an agreement with his current employers.
Amalfitano joined Marseile from Lorient on a free transfer in the summer of 2011, but he hasn't quite managed to live up to his potential at Stade Velodrome.
He has made a total of 58 Ligue 1 appearances for OM, but could only score two goals in the process.
http://www.soccernews.com/morgan-amalfitano-on-fulham-radar/120722/? (http://www.soccernews.com/morgan-amalfitano-on-fulham-radar/120722/?)
Fulham weigh up Brighton winger Buckley as Jol presses ahead with plans to rebuild
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2331139/Fulham-want-sign-Brighton-winger-Will-Buckley.html#ixzz2UOwLWCUb (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2331139/Fulham-want-sign-Brighton-winger-Will-Buckley.html#ixzz2UOwLWCUb)
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 26, 2013, 01:30:23 PM
Fulham weigh up Brighton winger Buckley as Jol presses ahead with plans to rebuild
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2331139/Fulham-want-sign-Brighton-winger-Will-Buckley.html#ixzz2UOwLWCUb (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2331139/Fulham-want-sign-Brighton-winger-Will-Buckley.html#ixzz2UOwLWCUb)
Another winger ?!
Quote from: Riverside on May 26, 2013, 03:47:55 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 26, 2013, 01:30:23 PM
Fulham weigh up Brighton winger Buckley as Jol presses ahead with plans to rebuild
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2331139/Fulham-want-sign-Brighton-winger-Will-Buckley.html#ixzz2UOwLWCUb (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2331139/Fulham-want-sign-Brighton-winger-Will-Buckley.html#ixzz2UOwLWCUb)
Another winger ?!
yeah, with us being linked with sako, downing and buckley, its clear that jol wants at least one more. which in my mind makes sense. ont he right we have dejagah, on the left kacaniklic. but if one of them gets injured, we have duff who we all would agree is past his best(still love the guy). and frei who jol doesnt seem to quite trust. then richardson who is injured all the time. na banga i think will be given his chance next seaosn if he stays fit, but it will be good to have at least one more established winger to fill in when dejagah get injured.
Quote from: WhiteJC on May 26, 2013, 08:29:06 AM
Morgan Amalfitano on Fulham radar
Amalfitano joined Marseile from Lorient on a free transfer in the summer of 2011, but he hasn't quite managed to live up to his potential at Stade Velodrome.
http://www.soccernews.com/morgan-amalfitano-on-fulham-radar/120722/? (http://www.soccernews.com/morgan-amalfitano-on-fulham-radar/120722/?)
A player who hasn't even been able to live up to the potential of being a free transfer from Lorient doesn't sound all that promising.
bent demands move back to london according to the sun.
Yohan Mollo: The French Assist Machine Being Chased By Fulham
The best pound-for-pound assist provider in the French league is officially on the market this summer. The winger's profile is attracting serious Premier League interest, particularly from Craven Cottage...
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Yohan Mollo: The French Assist Machine Being Chased By Fulham
He may not be sitting at the top but French winger Yohan Mollo is ranked 3rd in the official assist table (behind Marseille's Valbuena and Lille's Payet). He delivered 11 assist in 25 games, roughly ten less than his predecessors in the table. His unsteady season forced him to miss on this honorific title.
Unsteady as his whole career has been so far. Born in 1989 near Marseille, he joined the famous youth academy in Monaco aged 14. There he quickly made his way up the various youth teams as a right midfielder, until he was crowned U18 national champion with the red and white shirt. His dribbling, passing and speed skills were already obvious to most. Being a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, he confesses that he often tries to replicate the Portuguese tricks on the training pitch as much as on the main stadium.
Right after the end of his period within the academy, he was included in the first team group and did not have to wait a long time before enjoying his first taste of Ligue 1 football. He made his debut in October 2008, and was offered his first starting position two weeks later. Then he would gain more and more playing time, taking part in 28 games for his first season in the top tier.
His second season would be a lot less interesting, being disturbed by a few injuries keeping him sidelined for weeks. Following this unconvincing season, he was sent on loan to newly promoted side Caen. There he settled himself on the left wing and added the set pieces to his list of abilities. He indeed scored 3 times on a direct free kick during his loan spell. His performances helped the club to secure another season in the top flight whereas his main employer, Monaco was relegated. The Normandy side could not afford the 8M€ requested by the Cote d'Azur side and Mollo had to make his way back towards Monaco.
He did not stay here long though. A few days later he was sold to Spanish minnows Grenada. Following a half season where he did not get any chance to prove himself, he was sent on loan to Nancy with a purchase option at the end of the 2011-2012 season. He officially became a Nancy player in June following a convincing 5 months there.
The current season began with a series of clashes with his then coach Jean Fernandez, who despite his talent considered Mollo as selfish, leading to his exit last winter and a new loan, this time to Saint-Etienne.
The last 5 months worked like a beautifully oiled system. Mollo found his place within the Saint-Etienne line up, and started to be decisive with assists towards Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amongst others. During his short term under the green jersey, he led the club to their first trophy (the Coupe de la ligue) and their best league finish for over 30 years. In a nutshell, he impressed many, but with his parent club Nancy facing relegation to the second tier, they are forced to sell their most valuable asset rapidly.
The first and obvious option would be for Saint-Etienne to engage the negotiations. Two factors might cancel this purchase. First the tag price of 6M€ being close to the club's record fee and the club would definitely need to sell one of their valuable player (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Kurt Zouma for instance) in order to authorize this purchase. Then we should keep in mind that the club already has at least three professional players able to fill in the winger's boots.
This is the reason why Mollo is now looking across the Channel. As the Nancy chairman Jacques Rousselot recently said, "Saint-Etienne didn't move. But two English clubs are attracted". One of them is Fulham while the other remains secret. Could it be Newcastle? The magpies' management seems to be on good commercial terms with Nancy since the transfer of Massaido Haïdara last winter...
http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/yohan-mollo-the-french-assist-machine-being-chased-by-fulham/? (http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/yohan-mollo-the-french-assist-machine-being-chased-by-fulham/?)
Pardew won't buy anymore French players.
assists are something we could use..
Quote from: andersons11 on May 29, 2013, 09:17:11 AM
assists are something we could use..
if we have a forwards who get into the box !!
Quote from: Riverside on May 29, 2013, 09:24:08 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on May 29, 2013, 09:17:11 AM
assists are something we could use..
if we have a forwards who get into the box !!
Wait, forwards arent supposed to play at centre circle? I swear thats how RvP does it...
I'm concerned at how much is being said about us and Downing
Quote from: andersons11 on May 29, 2013, 09:30:44 AM
Quote from: Riverside on May 29, 2013, 09:24:08 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on May 29, 2013, 09:17:11 AM
assists are something we could use..
if we have a forwards who get into the box !!
Wait, forwards arent supposed to play at centre circle? I swear thats how RvP does it...
he certainly does, just before kick off.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 29, 2013, 10:44:39 AM
I'm concerned at how much is being said about us and Downing
some people suggesting hes agreed to join us. not too sure about their sources though......
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 29, 2013, 01:07:13 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 29, 2013, 10:44:39 AM
I'm concerned at how much is being said about us and Downing
some people suggesting hes agreed to join us. not too sure about their sources though......
I'm not that worried because I doubt we'd meet his wage demands.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on May 29, 2013, 01:28:07 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 29, 2013, 01:07:13 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 29, 2013, 10:44:39 AM
I'm concerned at how much is being said about us and Downing
some people suggesting hes agreed to join us. not too sure about their sources though......
I'm not that worried because I doubt we'd meet his wage demands.
I could see us stretching for him and I'm not sure how far off we'd be from what he is willing to drop too.
Allan McGregor to Hull doing the rounds in Turkey, doubt they'd go after Stockdale if that gets done.
Quote from: elgreenio on May 29, 2013, 02:48:05 PM
Allan McGregor to Hull doing the rounds in Turkey, doubt they'd go after Stockdale if that gets done.
There's also a rumour that Shay Given is going to Hull:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk)
Just scroll down to the Mirror ... yeah, I know ...
Quote from: cebu on May 29, 2013, 04:38:51 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on May 29, 2013, 02:48:05 PM
Allan McGregor to Hull doing the rounds in Turkey, doubt they'd go after Stockdale if that gets done.
There's also a rumour that Shay Given is going to Hull:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk)
Just scroll down to the Mirror ... yeah, I know ...
I've had someone telling me Given to us. Even we're not that daft...are we?!
Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 29, 2013, 02:20:04 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on May 29, 2013, 01:28:07 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 29, 2013, 01:07:13 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on May 29, 2013, 10:44:39 AM
I'm concerned at how much is being said about us and Downing
some people suggesting hes agreed to join us. not too sure about their sources though......
I'm not that worried because I doubt we'd meet his wage demands.
I could see us stretching for him and I'm not sure how far off we'd be from what he is willing to drop too.
don't see any legs in the rumour at all tbh just can't see why we would stretch our wage budget for Stuart Downing.
Quote from: cebu on May 29, 2013, 04:38:51 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on May 29, 2013, 02:48:05 PM
Allan McGregor to Hull doing the rounds in Turkey, doubt they'd go after Stockdale if that gets done.
There's also a rumour that Shay Given is going to Hull:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk)
Just scroll down to the Mirror ... yeah, I know ...
And also Kasper Schmeichel:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/8739604/Hull-City-are-eyeing-a-move-for-Leicester-keeper-Kasper-Schmeichel (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/8739604/Hull-City-are-eyeing-a-move-for-Leicester-keeper-Kasper-Schmeichel)
Quote from: cebu on May 29, 2013, 04:38:51 PM
Quote from: elgreenio on May 29, 2013, 02:48:05 PM
Allan McGregor to Hull doing the rounds in Turkey, doubt they'd go after Stockdale if that gets done.
There's also a rumour that Shay Given is going to Hull:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk)
Just scroll down to the Mirror ... yeah, I know ...
Neither is half as good as Stockdale.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that all newly promoted sides must be in want of a goalkeeper.
Good to see this 'summer' madness doesn't just apply to us.
If Hull sign Stockdale, Given, McGregor and Schmeichel they are going to be tough to score against.
Stecklenburg, Olsson, Amalfitano, Sako, Fer, Babel, Huddlestone, Frimpong, Enoh, Sako, Isla, Downing, Bent, Rudnevs
I would be happy if we signed
Stekelenburg , Manolev , Enoh , Huddlestone , Babel & Bent
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 29, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
I would be happy if we signed
Stekelenburg , Manolev , Enoh , Huddlestone , Babel & Bent
It would be great but could anyone honestly see us signing all of these considering our budget is about £8-10 million. Don't think so but wishful thinking
Quote from: Danitar on May 29, 2013, 10:26:49 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 29, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
I would be happy if we signed
Stekelenburg , Manolev , Enoh , Huddlestone , Babel & Bent
It would be great but could anyone honestly see us signing all of these considering our budget is about £8-10 million. Don't think so but wishful thinking
If our budget is 8-10m I hope we pick up Stekelenburg & Huddlestone, Babel would be free, Manolev & Enoh would be cheap
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 29, 2013, 10:31:01 PM
Quote from: Danitar on May 29, 2013, 10:26:49 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 29, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
I would be happy if we signed
Stekelenburg , Manolev , Enoh , Huddlestone , Babel & Bent
It would be great but could anyone honestly see us signing all of these considering our budget is about £8-10 million. Don't think so but wishful thinking
If our budget is 8-10m I hope we pick up Stekelenburg & Huddlestone, Babel would be free, Manolev & Enoh would be cheap
So far Enoh has sounded like expensive (4-5m, depending on which rumour). In the past the (rumoured) number for Huddlestone has been outrageous, 7+m often being quoted ... but maybe we'll get some lucky breaks! 082.gif
Where did the 8-10 million budget come from?
Quote from: St Eve on May 30, 2013, 02:32:58 AM
Where did the 8-10 million budget come from?
It's the silly season, so some combination of Tooth Fairy/Easter Bunny/Santa ... you name it!
I know it sounds obvious, but a good keeper is what separates a team from survival and relegation. Look at Sunderland and Villa with Mignolet and Guzan respectively.
Please God, not Huddlestone!
Quote from: EJL on May 30, 2013, 03:17:12 AM
I know it sounds obvious, but a good keeper is what separates a team from survival and relegation. Look at Sunderland and Villa with Mignolet and Guzan respectively.
And ourselves with Schwarzer.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on May 29, 2013, 09:52:52 PM
I would be happy if we signed
Stekelenburg , Manolev , Enoh , Huddlestone , Babel & Bent
I would rather be looking at some up-and-coming talent rather than Huddlestone, Babel and Bent whose careers are looking a bit jaded. I know that Fulham and Jol can revive careers but we should be looking for a mixture of some higher quality talent to assist Berbatov, some young partially developed talent as Dembele was and to bring on some of our youth.
my favourite quote comes from the origins of the Downing to fulham rumour. it states that he has almost verbally agreed to join......what the hell does 'almost verbally' mean? he used sign language?
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 30, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
my favourite quote comes from the origins of the Downing to fulham rumour. it states that he has almost verbally agreed to join......what the hell does 'almost verbally' mean? he used sign language?
An aldis lamp
Sun reporting that us,Norwich and whu are interested in reading winger jimmy kebe
Quote from: King_Crud on May 30, 2013, 12:09:43 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on May 30, 2013, 10:08:33 AM
my favourite quote comes from the origins of the Downing to fulham rumour. it states that he has almost verbally agreed to join......what the hell does 'almost verbally' mean? he used sign language?
An aldis lamp
A stutter?
Here what some other websites are saying re transfer (don't shoot the messenger):
http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/fulham-rumours.php (http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/fulham-rumours.php)
Fulham are in very early stage talks with Jordan Rhodes & could use Rodellega as a make weight as he & his young family miss life in the north west.
Morgan Almalfitano will complete his move to craven cottage in this window but its yet to be decided wether it will be a �3.2m perm move or a loan to perm move
Babel will join on a free once he becomes a free agent on July 1st
Stekelenberg will complete his 3m switch from Roma on Tuesday
Darren bent looks set to stay at Villa as noone is willing to pay the 8m wanted for him
Vydra of Watford/ Udinese is a target for Fulham
Riise wants to move back to seria where he feels he's more suited after struggling to readjust to the premiership & could swap countries with Isla of Juventus who's a major target for Fulham
Sako of Wolves will join by August for 3m in a move that will see Simon Davies & Damien Duff leave
Urby Emmanuelson will rejoin on a year long loan
Petric will join palace
( I work at Fulham) {Ed029's Note - Did Martin Jol leave his PC unlocked again?
Would be great for all the above to happen.
I would like to see the best happen for Digger and Duffers and to see them happy in club(s) that deserve them.
Two great servants who have been a pleasure to watch.
Hope Rodders being unhappy and being used as a make weight isn't true. I think he has been poorly used by us. Still nothing like the rumour mill to make things interesting.
can only see one, max 2 of downing, sako or babel happening.
Quote from: bigglesfc on June 01, 2013, 08:54:11 AM
Here what some other websites are saying re transfer (don't shoot the messenger):
http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/fulham-rumours.php (http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/fulham-rumours.php)
Fulham are in very early stage talks with Jordan Rhodes & could use Rodellega as a make weight as he & his young family miss life in the north west.
Morgan Almalfitano will complete his move to craven cottage in this window but its yet to be decided wether it will be a �3.2m perm move or a loan to perm move
Babel will join on a free once he becomes a free agent on July 1st
Stekelenberg will complete his 3m switch from Roma on Tuesday
Darren bent looks set to stay at Villa as noone is willing to pay the 8m wanted for him
Vydra of Watford/ Udinese is a target for Fulham
Riise wants to move back to seria where he feels he's more suited after struggling to readjust to the premiership & could swap countries with Isla of Juventus who's a major target for Fulham
Sako of Wolves will join by August for 3m in a move that will see Simon Davies & Damien Duff leave
Urby Emmanuelson will rejoin on a year long loan
Petric will join palace
( I work at Fulham) {Ed029's Note - Did Martin Jol leave his PC unlocked again?
I really must protest here. I think there should be rule stipulating that these rumours should be fed in one at a time. A block booking like this may lead to a serious overdose of excitement. Some of us are getting on a bit, you know.
Still, at least we now know exactly why the Riverside is being expanded.
I wonder how many more games JAR might need to 'get readjusted' - he's had over 300 games in the PL, a total of about 10 seasons. He only played 3 years in Italy.
Quote from: cmg on June 01, 2013, 11:59:25 AM
Quote from: bigglesfc on June 01, 2013, 08:54:11 AM
Here what some other websites are saying re transfer (don't shoot the messenger):
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I really must protest here. I think there should be rule stipulating that these rumours should be fed in one at a time. A block booking like this may lead to a serious overdose of excitement. Some of us are getting on a bit, you know.
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I wonder how many more games JAR might need to 'get readjusted' - he's had over 300 games in the PL, a total of about 10 seasons. He only played 3 years in Italy.
Agreed, I did get a bit of a shake reading this. Not sure it is healty.
Guess the thing with Riise is another way of saying he is getting to old for PL?
Perhaps Riise doesn't want to face Bellamy next season?
Quote from: bigglesfc on June 01, 2013, 08:54:11 AM
Fulham are in very early stage talks with Jordan Rhodes & could use Rodellega as a make weight as he & his young family miss life in the north west.
If we had listened to Hatter Don we could have had him for £8m last year.
Mind you, we would probably then have loaned him out to a Championship side and we would be using the 27 goals he scored as evidence that he was no good for the PL.
Quote from: grandad on June 01, 2013, 09:18:40 AM
Would be great for all the above to happen.
+1 most def
Rhodes will cost too much money. Rodallega as a makeweight wouldn't make up enough of the transfer fee.
Quote from: EJL on June 01, 2013, 12:52:13 PM
Perhaps Riise doesn't want to face Bellamy next season?
He just needs a bigger club than Bellamy? :023:
Quote from: cebu on June 01, 2013, 08:50:08 PM
Quote from: EJL on June 01, 2013, 12:52:13 PM
Perhaps Riise doesn't want to face Bellamy next season?
He just needs a bigger club than Bellamy? :023:
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Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Kerim Frei.
Sako & Stecklenburg almost done ;-)
Stekelenburg would be good, Sako looked good when I saw him last season but we don't really need another winger
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 01, 2013, 10:57:53 PM
Stekelenburg would be good, Sako looked good when I saw him last season but we don't really need another winger
He has pace and we NEED pace
Quote from: MJG on June 01, 2013, 09:37:58 PM
Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Kerim Frei.
as long as they threw that no name player reus? maybe i could see it? 086.gif Its nice that a club like them are interested. It shows the academy must be doing something right, however i want to see him stay.
Quote from: andersons11 on June 02, 2013, 04:05:03 AM
Quote from: MJG on June 01, 2013, 09:37:58 PM
Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Kerim Frei.
as long as they threw that no name player reus? maybe i could see it? 086.gif Its nice that a club like them are interested. It shows the academy must be doing something right, however i want to see him stay.
There were earlier reports that Galatasary in Turkey were after Frei too. I do not see Frei as a starter for us in 13/14. At best an impact sub. I would not totally dismiss selling Frei if it raises immediate funds to be used for investment in a creative central mid-fielder that is a first team starter now.
I was excited by Frei's introduction in 11/12 but his progress suffered with injuries in 12/13. He is still only 19 (20 in November) and clearly a raw talent over reliant on his right foot. Does he have a left foot? In the short time of him playing the opposition already double up on him and force him into crowded areas where his pace cannot be used. I do not recall ever seeing him go on the outside of a full back and/or get to the bye line or put a cross into the penalty area (of course we rarely have a striker in the box looking to attack a cross anyway).
Options seem to be (i) keep him and use him as an impact sub (ii) send him out on a season long loan somewhere where he is likely to play either abroad or in the Championship (iii) or cash in on him now as we did with Smalling to Man Utd.
Depending on the way the wind is blowing I can make an argument for (i), (ii) and (iii) :023:
Here is a bit more transfer speculation from those "other sites". I will try to keep them one at a time, lest give anyone a heart attack ;>o
http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/fulham-rumours.php (http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/fulham-rumours.php)
RE JET
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas? 2 offers, one from Fulham, with ITFC receiving 2 players from in return, one on loan, and one on a permanent deal. The other offer has been rejected from an unknown club.
JET is transfer listed not on a free. The offer is Trotta on a perm and someone else on loan, its rumord Kaka, but I think its someone else.
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Here is another rumour - Adrian STOIAN
http://www.eyefootball.com/news/13543/Fulham-turn-to-Adrian-Stoian.html (http://www.eyefootball.com/news/13543/Fulham-turn-to-Adrian-Stoian.html)
Fulham turn to Adrian Stoian
02 June 2013 - 04:02 GMT, by Ketan Patel
Fulham manager Martin Jol has expressed an interest in Chievo's attacking midfielder Adrian Stoian. The Romanian has spent five years in Italy with Roma, signing for Chievo last year.
Dutch manager Jol has been impressed with Stoian's first year with the Italian side Chievo, and will make an offer for the winger this month.
The Romanian under-21 international will be available for around 4.5 million Euros.
we misse dout on salif sane: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8754106/? (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8754106/?)
Rumours around Liverpool that they will let downing go for a season long loan to Fulham as we refuse to pay the fee but want him off the pay role...
Quote from: ollienixs on June 02, 2013, 05:41:45 PM
Rumours around Liverpool that they will let downing go for a season long loan to Fulham as we refuse to pay the fee but want him off the pay role...
Doesn't benefit us at all. Noooo thanks, Pool.
we are obviously after more pace out wide, with Kaca, Dejagah the two fastest maybe its wise to have cover. Frei is coming of an injury hit season so is wise to take some cover on board, who tho that's the question, we have been linked with a lot of wide men. personally downing and chadli re the best two linked to us.
i like duffr but he is too slow wide these days, there is a case for playing him in the middle like giggs
Quote from: FFC73 on June 02, 2013, 08:46:52 AM
Quote from: andersons11 on June 02, 2013, 04:05:03 AM
Quote from: MJG on June 01, 2013, 09:37:58 PM
Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Kerim Frei.
as long as they threw that no name player reus? maybe i could see it? 086.gif Its nice that a club like them are interested. It shows the academy must be doing something right, however i want to see him stay.
There were earlier reports that Galatasary in Turkey were after Frei too. I do not see Frei as a starter for us in 13/14. At best an impact sub. I would not totally dismiss selling Frei if it raises immediate funds to be used for investment in a creative central mid-fielder that is a first team starter now.
I was excited by Frei's introduction in 11/12 but his progress suffered with injuries in 12/13. He is still only 19 (20 in November) and clearly a raw talent over reliant on his right foot. Does he have a left foot? In the short time of him playing the opposition already double up on him and force him into crowded areas where his pace cannot be used. I do not recall ever seeing him go on the outside of a full back and/or get to the bye line or put a cross into the penalty area (of course we rarely have a striker in the box looking to attack a cross anyway).
Options seem to be (i) keep him and use him as an impact sub (ii) send him out on a season long loan somewhere where he is likely to play either abroad or in the Championship (iii) or cash in on him now as we did with Smalling to Man Utd.
Depending on the way the wind is blowing I can make an argument for (i), (ii) and (iii) :023:
A lot of potential but the fact he never attempts to or has done a full back on the outside tells me hes not as fast as people think. Would find it a little strange that a club the stature of Dortmund are weighing him up, but who knows?.
Stekelenburg will be a great signing, still think Babel would be a good pick up on a free
babel on a free would be in my opinion better than downing on loan or buying him
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2013, 07:28:58 PM
babel on a free would be in my opinion better than downing on loan or buying him
Giving Babel another chance in the PL wouldn't hurt, and although Downing would be an ok signing, the money saved, could be spend well else where. Hope we get Stekelenburg announced next week + another and I'll be very happy with the start of our rebuild.
Why on earth would we possibly need Downing? He is slow as a turtle.
I'd take Dejagah, Frei, Kacaniklic as my wingers over him any day.
Quote from: IranianCottager on June 03, 2013, 02:23:08 AM
Why on earth would we possibly need Downing? He is slow as a turtle.
I'd take Dejagah, Frei, Kacaniklic as my wingers over him any day.
Yes so would I but add the rumors together then it clearly seems like Jol is hunting for another winger. And I guess we must take that as a hint that he is not thinking of Kaca and Frei as first options. Downing in my mind would be a replacement for Duff who is likely to see his last season as in the battle to become "first choice". I like wingers with a bit of pace and we need that but Downing also have his qualities, hopefully he would make them shine. I do however find the Downing thing higly unlikely anyways.
So all in all Babel on free would be fine for me as I would like to see Dejagah and Kacaniklic on the wings.
I can't see the point of Downing. We have Kacaniklic, Frei, Duff, Dejagah and lets not forget that we also have Mesca who recently signed a three year contract.
Quote from: David Allen Crankshaw on June 03, 2013, 04:13:13 AM
I can't see the point of Downing. We have Kacaniklic, Frei, Duff, Dejagah and lets not forget that we also have Mesca who recently signed a three year contract.
We do ave those but duffers days are running out, last season you could tell that his effectiveness was dropping off, Freight is the one I hint Jol has doubts over, Kaca and Dejagah for me are the two that will be first choice in the current squad. So it would not hurt to sign another to play wide and rotate where required.
As for mesca I don't see him laying much next season, he would be, for me, the back up payer that gets loaned out but recalled if injuries pile up. That way he gets a season playing first team football, similar to how united use to loan out all their kids under fergie.
Quote from: westcliff white on June 02, 2013, 07:28:58 PM
babel on a free would be in my opinion better than downing on loan or buying him
+ 1 i agree, pace, hopefully hungry to succeed
Marius Alexe being talked about on twitter loan + option. Supposed to be lightening quick.
Twitter... Both us and Everton are looking at qpr granero
Granero and Mollo latest twitter speculations
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 04, 2013, 10:52:36 PM
Granero and Mollo latest twitter speculations
also hearing Mollo is in talks with us and norwich
We have been linked to Bakary Kone a defender who plays for Lyon, Lazio are also intersted in him.
being linked with defoe, but not a strong source at all
Now the Steks saga is over . Who is next ?
I live in hope of a world class attacking CM .
Someone who can keep Sidwell - who when he played played well last season - on the bench through merit ( not just cover for him when he is suspended !!)
Quote from: Riverside on June 06, 2013, 11:54:05 AM
Now the Steks saga is over . Who is next ?
I live in hope of a world class attacking CM .
Someone who can keep Sidwell - who when he played played well last season - on the bench through merit ( not just cover for him when he is suspended !!)
Huddlestone seems most likely but what about the Dutch league? Siem de Jong maybe (or just in my dreams perhaps)?
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 06, 2013, 12:47:28 PM
Quote from: Riverside on June 06, 2013, 11:54:05 AM
Now the Steks saga is over . Who is next ?
I live in hope of a world class attacking CM .
Someone who can keep Sidwell - who when he played played well last season - on the bench through merit ( not just cover for him when he is suspended !!)
Huddlestone seems most likely but what about the Dutch league? Siem de Jong maybe (or just in my dreams perhaps)?
STAY OUT OF MY DREAMS, would be class too. Shall we list of the never going to happen, but you can dream midfielders? De Jong, Erikson, Strootman..........
Very quiet .
Is this it on the early signings.
What is left will be the last week ?
Hopefully a couple in between
I think we've been a bit spoilt so far. I'm missing the daily will he/wont he transfer news
Jol to turn Babel into a centre forward ala Henry.
No news story but I can dream right?
Quote from: JudgeBread on June 07, 2013, 10:14:17 AM
Jol to turn Babel into a centre forward ala Henry.
No news story but I can dream right?
Babel's signed for a Turkish team, Kasimpasa (sp), so that's not happening.
But there has been murmours of Ilombe Mboyo from Genk and Nabil Ghilas from Moreirense, a Portuguese team, coming to us.
a move to fulham was Babel's chance to get his career back on track, a move to the super lig has just ruined his chances of ever becoming a respected player, glad we didnt take him, he is clearly a money grabber and has gone to them for the wages not for the good of his career. good riddance! coyw
also, Bakary sako, Darren bent and yohan mollo are expected to sign within june and amalfitano from marseille is ecpected to join on loan along with a permanent move for our old friend nacer chadli
we need a creative cm and Honda is set to leave CSK Moskow who is very good and would be a great buy.
also remy would be a good striker to purchase
According to the telegraph we have had a £2.5 million bid for peterboro's Dwight gayle turned down
Quote from: spikey norman on June 07, 2013, 12:05:19 PM
According to the telegraph we have had a £2.5 million bid for peterboro's Dwight gayle turned down
Yeah I saw that they reportedly want between 5 and 10 mil for him. British players cost such a premium at the moment.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2337112/Fulham-forced-look-abroad-sign-players.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2337112/Fulham-forced-look-abroad-sign-players.html)
In other news, Wellington Nem has signed for Shakhtar. Unlikely there will be a repeat of his championship winning exploits for Fulham a la my football manager save then.
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 07, 2013, 11:45:35 AM
we need a creative cm and Honda is set to leave CSK Moskow who is very good and would be a great buy.
also remy would be a good striker to purchase
as much as i would love honda to come for various reasons, built in fan base, great player, competition with the squad, on a free, i think he will go elsewhere
Honda from C.S.K.A would be a great signing!
Very short odds on us signing Vydra. 7/1
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Bulgaria international Aleksandar Tonev from Polish side Lech Poznan for an undisclosed fee.
Interesting list of players released by our lovely neigbours:
Florent Malouda
Paulo Ferreira
Yossi Benayoun
Ross Turnbull
Hilario
Quote from: malcbridger on June 07, 2013, 05:16:13 PM
Honda from C.S.K.A would be a great signing!
We'd never afford his wages.
Just got home from a week in the sun secluded from all that is Fulham after chasing my year old around the pool and my 6 year old becoming obsessed with the water slides. Lovely to come home to us signing the Stek!
Vydra's agent has said he doesn't want to move clubs to sit on the bench
Schwarzer to Chelsea
Quote from: Humbled on June 08, 2013, 01:13:05 PM
Schwarzer to Chelsea
Sideways move. He will still only be No. 2. He won´t get regular games, only perhaps a few CL starts. His refusal to accept being No.2 for us & join another club as No.2 doesn´t make sense.
Quote from: grandad on June 08, 2013, 01:17:19 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 08, 2013, 01:13:05 PM
Schwarzer to Chelsea
Sideways move. He will still only be No. 2. He won´t get regular games, only perhaps a few CL starts. His refusal to accept being No.2 for us & join another club as No.2 doesn´t make sense.
1 thing he wish he had done is play in the CL will he lose the number 1 spot to participate in the CL???
not saying it is true, just a silly season rumour :-)
We are being linked to a chap called Ilombe Mboyo.... Looks decent by his stats and again Belgium have churned out another bulldozer of a striker
Tancredi Palmeri, Mr Super Reliable, says we have interest in Nainggolan. Can't quite believe it, but dont get too excited as clubs like Inter will be in for him too.
By the way, Altidore is also 9/1 to come here.
Nainggolan would be brilliant in terms of what we need. Creative versatile midfielder.
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
By the way, Altidore is also 9/1 to come here.
Has anyone watched much of him recently? He was absolutely dreadful for Hull but that was 3 years ago and he's still only 23. Has scored bags of goals for AZ.
Quote from: SKSW6 on June 08, 2013, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
By the way, Altidore is also 9/1 to come here.
Has anyone watched much of him recently? He was absolutely dreadful for Hull but that was 3 years ago and he's still only 23. Has scored bags of goals for AZ.
He was poor at Hull yeah, but seems to have really turned that around recently. He's been outstanding at AZ like you said and also for the USA recently. Scored an incredible volley against Germany.
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:12:09 PM
Tancredi Palmeri, Mr Super Reliable, says we have interest in Nainggolan. Can't quite believe it, but dont get too excited as clubs like Inter will be in for him too.
I won't believe it, of course. But can I have your permission to get just a tiny bit excited at this rumour? Or, at least, marginally interested?
He's kind of like Tom Huddlestone's younger, smaller, slightly quicker, slightly more skillful brother, isn't he?
Exactly the sort of player we need.
Wouldn't he be twice the price of Huddlestone, though?
Quote from: cmg on June 08, 2013, 04:11:38 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:12:09 PM
Tancredi Palmeri, Mr Super Reliable, says we have interest in Nainggolan. Can't quite believe it, but dont get too excited as clubs like Inter will be in for him too.
I won't believe it, of course. But can I have your permission to get just a tiny bit excited at this rumour? Or, at least, marginally interested?
He's kind of like Tom Huddlestone's younger, smaller, slightly quicker, slightly more skillful brother, isn't he?
Exactly the sort of player we need.
Wouldn't he be twice the price of Huddlestone, though?
I thought Citeh were in for him?
Hal Robson Kanu would be a good signing
Quote from: cmg on June 08, 2013, 04:11:38 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:12:09 PM
Tancredi Palmeri, Mr Super Reliable, says we have interest in Nainggolan. Can't quite believe it, but dont get too excited as clubs like Inter will be in for him too.
I won't believe it, of course. But can I have your permission to get just a tiny bit excited at this rumour? Or, at least, marginally interested?
He's kind of like Tom Huddlestone's younger, smaller, slightly quicker, slightly more skillful brother, isn't he?
Exactly the sort of player we need.
Wouldn't he be twice the price of Huddlestone, though?
Basically everything you said here is right.
id be very happy to see altidore here next season, powerful forward
Quote from: SKSW6 on June 08, 2013, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
By the way, Altidore is also 9/1 to come here.
Has anyone watched much of him recently? He was absolutely dreadful for Hull but that was 3 years ago and he's still only 23. Has scored bags of goals for AZ.
Jozy is looking strong. He scored against Jamaica last night. Now Jamaica isn't Brazil, but they are big, fast & strong and were at home. Part of it though is that a certain Spur is recognized as the main American threat so he draws defenders to him. Jozy could do well playing off Berbatov but can't seem to play as a lone striker.
Think Altidore would fit as a very nice compliment to Berbatov and/or Ruiz. Big, strong, and has improved a great deal technically and as a finisher. Probably has developed into a double digit scorer in the Premier league at this point and still young. That being said, he is out of FFC price range now. I think any transfer for him this summer is probably going to be over or close to 8 figures.
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:33:35 PM
Quote from: SKSW6 on June 08, 2013, 03:24:19 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on June 08, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
By the way, Altidore is also 9/1 to come here.
Has anyone watched much of him recently? He was absolutely dreadful for Hull but that was 3 years ago and he's still only 23. Has scored bags of goals for AZ.
He was poor at Hull yeah, but seems to have really turned that around recently. He's been outstanding at AZ like you said and also for the USA recently. Scored an incredible volley against Germany.
I'm not sure Jozy is the man. He's scored a lot in the Dutch league, but that doesn't always translate to premier league success. Yes, he's scored for national team in the last two games, but those are the only two goals, since JK took over. He's looked better in the last two US games, but I'm not ready to pay top dollar for him.
Jozy would depend on price. He's not a target forward in the mold of a Zamora, even if his hold-up play has improved a bit. He's better when he's able to turn and run at goal or run onto balls played into space. He's still frustrating with his off-ball runs, but his finishing touch has improved a lot, he's willing to be physical and he's an aerial presence, which we lack entirely at present.
We could do worse as as striker option, especially if he's surrounded by Kaca, Berba/Ruiz, Dejagah, etc. I wouldn't pay a ton for him, though.
How strange, Nainggolan went to Fulham on my FM13 save in July 2013, bit of a coincidence there!
Just seen us linked with thiago of barcelona for €15m
Santa Cruz on a free? He's still only 31 and not a bad player in my opinion. Could work well as a Target man playing up top with Berba? Meh just watching Italy u21s and wishing we had Insigne and Veratti - especially Veratti, playing for us.
Quote from: cottager123 on June 08, 2013, 08:34:31 PM
Just seen us linked with thiago of barcelona for €15m
Wow. That'd do.
Quote from: cottager123 on June 08, 2013, 08:34:31 PM
Just seen us linked with thiago of barcelona for €15m
Yeah, sure. What's that for? To come over and open the new stand?
I think we are moving away from the rules of the game now. We took a while before we peaked last season (Sebastain Giovinco, I think, or did we go better than that?). Nainggolan is quite enough for early June. We may have to change the thread title to 'The Raving Lunatic Season Transfer Speculation 2013'.
Mind you, since the last silly season we have signed a world class striker (who some want to get shot of!) and a world class keeper....One of the advantages of being my size is that at least I can fit 'Thiago Alcântara do Nascimento' on the back of my shirt.... I like the 'do Nascimento' bit...has a nice ring to it...sure I've heard it before...Hey, perhaps HE fancies making a comeback.
it is fun to speculate on it. i am a big fan of jozy and a fulham supporter but i doubt they would do well together.
He's developed a great deal over the last few years with his experiences at Hull, Villareal, Alkmaar and the USMNT. He's got regular playing time and his fitness to a level where he can hustle and apply pressure for 70-90 minutes up top. His first touch has improved. it is nice to see hard work paying off for the man.
But in the current setup it always feels like we're playing a man down to begin with. Depending on how the CDM problem is righted and how solid Amorebieta/Hangeland combine to be i guess a Berbatov/Altidore partnership could have some success.
Also he's an american.i am certain his transfer price is lower than you anticipate.
Quote from: cottager123 on June 08, 2013, 08:34:31 PM
Just seen us linked with thiago of barcelona for €15m
Ha!
According to Wikipedia he has a buyout clause of 90 million euros.
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 08, 2013, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: cottager123 on June 08, 2013, 08:34:31 PM
Just seen us linked with thiago of barcelona for €15m
Ha!
According to Wikipedia he has a buyout clause of 90 million euros.
Ah, yes. But that's if Barca don't want to let him go.
Actually they have just found out that he has taken up crocodile wrestling as a hobby and are now keen to get rid of one of the best young talents in Europe before he has another leg bitten off.
Anyway...I've just seen England beat Argentina at Rugby. I started off at 8.00 this morning with New Zealand/France, saw the British Lions win a tussle with Queensland, went on to England beating Australia at cricket (nice) and then got in the two u21 football games...So I'm about sported out for one day; after a few beers I'll go off to kip to dream of Thiago playing for Fulham (which is about as close as it'll get to actually happening) only to wake up and find it was really Steve Sidwell after all.
"We could do worse as as striker option, especially if he's surrounded by Kaca, Berba/Ruiz, Dejagah, etc." Agree with this.
Altidore won't be a FFC player, but he fits the mold of player I believe the club are missing. He is a ST who needs service and scores when he gets it (in Holland), but can't when he doesn't (USMNT). FFC currently are a club with a lot of players to provide service, but nobody up front to serve it to.
Quote from: Denver Fulham on June 08, 2013, 08:05:17 PM
Jozy would depend on price. He's not a target forward in the mold of a Zamora, even if his hold-up play has improved a bit. He's better when he's able to turn and run at goal or run onto balls played into space. He's still frustrating with his off-ball runs, but his finishing touch has improved a lot, he's willing to be physical and he's an aerial presence, which we lack entirely at present.
We could do worse as as striker option, especially if he's surrounded by Kaca, Berba/Ruiz, Dejagah, etc. I wouldn't pay a ton for him, though.
Ola Toivonen?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-transfer-news-psv-eindhoven-1941058 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-transfer-news-psv-eindhoven-1941058)
Is he any good?
Old Ola had a bad injury to his hamstring last October. Some fans seem to dislike him and gave him little sympathy. But that's only me trolling through the Interweb.
WBA were interested in him according to the press a few days ago.
apparently close to signing Toivonen for 2mil and Sako for 3mil...
in other news rumour is Sessegnon has asked to leave Sunderland
If we sign Altidore as our main striker signing of the summer Berbatov will leave. The only name that is available and remotely possible that Berbatov would give any time to is Santa Cruz..
Quote from: beijing ben on June 09, 2013, 03:43:01 AM
If we sign Altidore as our main striker signing of the summer Berbatov will leave. The only name that is available and remotely possible that Berbatov would give any time to is Santa Cruz..
I don't understand the link between Altidore signing and Berbatov leaving. Santa Cruz is as close as you can get to a 'one season wonder'.
Quote from: EJL on June 09, 2013, 04:00:50 AM
Quote from: beijing ben on June 09, 2013, 03:43:01 AM
If we sign Altidore as our main striker signing of the summer Berbatov will leave. The only name that is available and remotely possible that Berbatov would give any time to is Santa Cruz..
I don't understand the link between Altidore signing and Berbatov leaving. Santa Cruz is as close as you can get to a 'one season wonder'.
Because berbatov will be expecting a higher profile player to play with up front. nothing against Altidore. I think he is ok but Berbatov would not be happy playing with him in my opinion. It needs to be a high profile signing
Fulham want to bring in Wolves winger Sako for £3m
Fulham are targeting £3million Wolves winger Bakary Sako.
With striker Kevin Doyle also on his way out of Molineux, new manager Kenny Jackett could go for £500,000 Bristol City striker Steve Davies.
The Englishman scored 13 goals in the Championship last season despite the club's relegation
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On his way out: Bakary Sako has been admired from the Premier League, despite Wolves' relegation
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Tottenham battle Dortmund for Bernard and line up move for Fulham's Kacaniklic
Spurs looking to swoop for talented Brazil youngster and Fulham winger
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Alex Kacaniklic battles with Stewart Downing
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Spurs are battling Borussia Dortmund to sign Brazil wonderkid Bernard.
And Tottenham are also lining up a surprise move for Fulham winger Alex Kacaniklic.
Attacking midfielder Bernard is among the hottest prospects in Brazilian football and is expected to leave his club Atletico Mineiro this summer. Champions League finalists Dortmund have looked at 20-year-old Bernard as a potential replacement for Bayern Munich-bound Mario Gotze, but Tottenham are now showing a strong interest.
Bernard is not Spurs' only midfield target.
They want Kacaniklic in a straight €7m cash deal or could use Tom Huddlestone as part of the transfer.
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Fulham confident of signing PSV Eindhoven striker Ola Toivonen for £2million
The player fits within Martin Jol's tight budget constraints while also giving the squad a refresh this summer
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Target: Ola Toivonen could be on his way to Fulham
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Fulham are closing in on the signing of PSV Eindhoven striker Ola Toivonen, writes the Sunday People's Dave Kidd .
The Swedish international is leaving his Dutch club after a contract dispute and Fulham are confident they can secure his signature.
Craven Cottage boss Martin Jol has been told he must work inside tight budgetary constraints this summer , while needing to give major surgery to his squad.
So the 26-year-old Toivonen, who is available for around £2million, fits the bill for Jol.
Fulham have released striker Mladen Petric and need to bolster their attacking options.
Toivonen has netted 59 goals in 129 league matches for PSV and has been capped 33 times by Sweden.
The attacker can operate as a target man, a second striker or as an attacking midfielder.
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For me 2million is a joke for Ola .... I`ll take him directly !!!!
Quote from: WhiteJC on June 09, 2013, 07:26:50 AM
Tottenham battle Dortmund for Bernard and line up move for Fulham's Kacaniklic
Spurs looking to swoop for talented Brazil youngster and Fulham winger
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Alex Kacaniklic battles with Stewart Downing
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Spurs are battling Borussia Dortmund to sign Brazil wonderkid Bernard.
And Tottenham are also lining up a surprise move for Fulham winger Alex Kacaniklic.
Attacking midfielder Bernard is among the hottest prospects in Brazilian football and is expected to leave his club Atletico Mineiro this summer. Champions League finalists Dortmund have looked at 20-year-old Bernard as a potential replacement for Bayern Munich-bound Mario Gotze, but Tottenham are now showing a strong interest.
Bernard is not Spurs' only midfield target.
They want Kacaniklic in a straight €7m cash deal or could use Tom Huddlestone as part of the transfer.
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For god sake spurs we not your feeder club go and annoy someone else.
Now Kaca for 7m plus Huddlestone(not makeshift in the deal) would really tempt the powers that be. The fans will moan, but that would put Kaca valuation at 14m nearly Dembele's fee. I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if something like this happens.
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 08, 2013, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: cottager123 on June 08, 2013, 08:34:31 PM
Just seen us linked with thiago of barcelona for €15m
Ha!
According to Wikipedia he has a buyout clause of 90 million euros.
He has a 15 million one until the end of this (maybe next) month, as he didn't play enough games last year. No one seemed to know at Barca, which is a bit of a shock :P similar to the Mata scenario at Real.
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 09, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
Now Kaca for 7m plus Huddlestone(not makeshift in the deal) would really tempt the powers that be. The fans will moan, but that would put Kaca valuation at 14m nearly Dembele's fee. I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if something like this happens.
it what world is huddlestone worth 7 million. how can he be the same price as a player they want as opposed to one no one wants
Quote from: fulhamben on June 09, 2013, 11:16:23 AM
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 09, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
Now Kaca for 7m plus Huddlestone(not makeshift in the deal) would really tempt the powers that be. The fans will moan, but that would put Kaca valuation at 14m nearly Dembele's fee. I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if something like this happens.
it what world is huddlestone worth 7 million. how can he be the same price as a player they want as opposed to one no one wants
7m euros - not even pounds :(
In reply to Fulhamben. We have been sniffing at Huddlestone since January but Spurs wanted 7/8m. I was just using their evaluation, and provoking comment really
He's only 7/8m because he is English
Quote from: Baider on June 09, 2013, 01:38:39 PM
He's only 7/8m because he is English
And because of Levy.
Hopefully there's no truth in the Toivonen rumour, the most overrated player in Sweden. To add to that Toivonen is exactly like Ruiz in the sense that he can only really play in 'the hole', he's not a striker and he's only half a player when played out wide. I can't see him being happy to just sit around waiting for Ruiz to get injured either.
Quote from: fulhamben on June 09, 2013, 11:16:23 AM
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 09, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
Now Kaca for 7m plus Huddlestone(not makeshift in the deal) would really tempt the powers that be. The fans will moan, but that would put Kaca valuation at 14m nearly Dembele's fee. I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if something like this happens.
it what world is huddlestone worth 7 million. how can he be the same price as a player they want as opposed to one no one wants
We traditionally don't seem to do well with cash-and-player transactions......
...or am I just haunted by the spectre of Leicester city getting the bargain of the last century with Sniffer Clarke for £100K plus Frank Large..? (sorry folks, but I'll never get over that).
Quote from: ron on June 09, 2013, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 09, 2013, 11:16:23 AM
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 09, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
Now Kaca for 7m plus Huddlestone(not makeshift in the deal) would really tempt the powers that be. The fans will moan, but that would put Kaca valuation at 14m nearly Dembele's fee. I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if something like this happens.
it what world is huddlestone worth 7 million. how can he be the same price as a player they want as opposed to one no one wants
We traditionally don't seem to do well with cash-and-player transactions......
...or am I just haunted by the spectre of Leicester city getting the bargain of the last century with Sniffer Clarke for £100K plus Frank Large..? (sorry folks, but I'll never get over that).
Oh I don't know. Was is something like Dalla Verde & Kacaniklic & £1m for Konchesky?
Quote from: twang on June 09, 2013, 03:05:01 PM
Hopefully there's no truth in the Toivonen rumour, the most overrated player in Sweden. To add to that Toivonen is exactly like Ruiz in the sense that he can only really play in 'the hole', he's not a striker and he's only half a player when played out wide. I can't see him being happy to just sit around waiting for Ruiz to get injured either.
Agreed. As a Swede myself, Toivonen is way overrated and have lost a lot of quality last couple of years hence the new low prize.
Quote from: Aldo on June 09, 2013, 08:04:18 PM
Oh I don't know. Was is something like Dalla Verde & Kacaniklic & £1m for Konchesky?
Dalla Vale it was from Liverpool.. the one who couldn't cut it at Fulham and got transferred. The other one you mention is still in the U18s
But yeah that was a really good deal :)
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on June 09, 2013, 09:36:48 PM
Quote from: Aldo on June 09, 2013, 08:04:18 PM
Oh I don't know. Was is something like Dalla Verde & Kacaniklic & £1m for Konchesky?
Dalla Vale it was from Liverpool.. the one who couldn't cut it at Fulham and got transferred. The other one you mention is still in the U18s
But yeah that was a really good deal :)
it was kaca and della valle
I have a feeling we will sign Gary O'Neil he's on the free transfer list and I don't think he's a bad player...thoughts?
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Quote from: ffcbulgaria on June 09, 2013, 09:36:48 PM
Quote from: Aldo on June 09, 2013, 08:04:18 PM
Oh I don't know. Was is something like Dalla Verde & Kacaniklic & £1m for Konchesky?
Dalla Vale it was from Liverpool.. the one who couldn't cut it at Fulham and got transferred. The other one you mention is still in the U18s
But yeah that was a really good deal :)
Sorry. Always mix those 2 names up!
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on June 09, 2013, 10:00:06 PM
I have a feeling we will sign Gary O'Neil he's on the free transfer list and I don't think he's a bad player...thoughts?
who is he
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on June 09, 2013, 10:00:06 PM
I have a feeling we will sign Gary O'Neil he's on the free transfer list and I don't think he's a bad player...thoughts?
No thank you.
SSN update:
Zoltan Gera remains locked in discussions regarding a new contract at West Bromwich Albion, according to his agent.
The Hungarian forward is set to see his current deal at The Hawthorns expire, meaning he is free to talk terms with other interested parties.
His representative has, however, been quick to point out that the Baggies remain keen on preventing Gera from leaving.
No agreement has been reached as yet, but there remains every chance that the 34-year-old will soon put pen to paper.
Asked about reports suggesting Gera is destined to be heading for pastures new this summer, Filipovic Vladan told Nemzeti Sport: "This is not true.
"Zoltan's contract expires and he is free to sign anywhere, but this doesn't mean that West Brom don't want to keep him.
"We are having talks with the club, the leaders have stressed that they want Zoltan Gera to stay.
"The negotiations are going well and we hope that a new contract will be signed within one or two weeks.
"Zoltan feels good at the club, his health is getting better, his injury will soon be history so he has no reason to change."
Also from SSN:
Crystal Palace are hoping to pip SPL champions Celtic in the race to land Vitoria Guimaraes striker Amido Balde.
Having secured promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs, Palace are planning for life back in the top flight.
They feel added firepower will aid their efforts to cement a standing among English football's elite.
Ian Holloway has set his sights on Balde and is looking to lure him to London.
The Portugal U20 international had been due to fly into Glasgow for talks with Celtic, but any deal with the Bhoys has been put on hold.
Balde's current employers concede that they will sell to the highest bidder, and Palace appear to have leapt to the front of that queue.
Vitoria president Julio Mendes said: "Our obligation is to obtain the maximum profit for the club and if Palace offers more money it would be an error not to study the offer."
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Quote from: ron on June 09, 2013, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on June 09, 2013, 11:16:23 AM
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 09, 2013, 09:54:41 AM
Now Kaca for 7m plus Huddlestone(not makeshift in the deal) would really tempt the powers that be. The fans will moan, but that would put Kaca valuation at 14m nearly Dembele's fee. I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if something like this happens.
it what world is huddlestone worth 7 million. how can he be the same price as a player they want as opposed to one no one wants
We traditionally don't seem to do well with cash-and-player transactions......
...or am I just haunted by the spectre of Leicester city getting the bargain of the last century with Sniffer Clarke for £100K plus Frank Large..? (sorry folks, but I'll never get over that).
Wasn't Kaca part of the Paul Konchesky deal? That was great business :)
Anelka to West Ham (or maybe Fulham)
Clement Chantome anyone?
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League)
Quote from: EJL on June 11, 2013, 01:23:44 PM
Clement Chantome anyone?
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League)
It says he wants to play in the Champions League :P
Quote from: God The Mechanic on June 11, 2013, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: EJL on June 11, 2013, 01:23:44 PM
Clement Chantome anyone?
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League)
It says he wants to play in the Champions League :P
Oops, haha.
Quote from: EJL on June 11, 2013, 01:33:27 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on June 11, 2013, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: EJL on June 11, 2013, 01:23:44 PM
Clement Chantome anyone?
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8770565/Transfer-news-PSG-s-Clement-Chantome-would-consider-move-to-Premier-League)
It says he wants to play in the Champions League :P
Oops, haha.
I do recall him being mentioned a few windows back though, not sure if it was a wishful thinking scenario or actual interest though.
Just seen Ronnie Stam's name on the free agent list. Could be a decent cover right-back if we don't get Manolev. He's a fantastic crosser of the ball.
I just wish we'd go ahead and get that creative element in central midfield sorted so that I could relax the rest of this window. Just the obvious would be starter is all that I am asking.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 11, 2013, 02:25:46 PM
I just wish we'd go ahead and get that creative element in central midfield sorted so that I could relax the rest of this window. Just the obvious would be starter is all that I am asking.
So the kind of player that would be seriously in demand?
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 11, 2013, 02:25:46 PM
I just wish we'd go ahead and get that creative element in central midfield sorted so that I could relax the rest of this window. Just the obvious would be starter is all that I am asking.
going to be seriously difficult to find and still keep the current formation.... i think Huddlestone would be a great buy. he can create plenty of chances with his passing and in addition his reading of the game means defesively he is also very useful.
Ruiz could play the creative midfielder role but for me, for him to do so we require 2 Dm's and a striker WITH Berba meaning no more wide men!!
you would almost be so narrow the formation would be 4.2.2.2
When signing players this season i would assume it is Berba OR Ruiz starting (unless Ruiz plays wide) rather than last season where if both were remotely fit they started up top!
persoannly not a fan of huddlestone, he does have his merits but I just cant seem to get excited about him.
His reading of the game seems good as you say, but his passing i am not so sure of, i only saw him play for spurs a couple of times and it always seemed to be a bit off, maybe they were just off days.
But of he were to sign, could we not play him and boatang, with Ruiz wide right or left, berba and dejegah on the other side (kakca to rotate with them) and then have a striker up top? so a 4-2-3-1 formation type thing? if Huddlestone was of his game when i saw him surely his range of passing if that good could thrive in that sort of formation
PSV Eindhoven have confirmed there is 'real' interest in Ola Toivonen, amid claims that Norwich City have agreed a fee for the Swedish international.
Seems Toivonen may not be coming here.
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
persoannly not a fan of huddlestone, he does have his merits but I just cant seem to get excited about him.
His reading of the game seems good as you say, but his passing i am not so sure of, i only saw him play for spurs a couple of times and it always seemed to be a bit off, maybe they were just off days.
But of he were to sign, could we not play him and boatang, with Ruiz wide right or left, berba and dejegah on the other side (kakca to rotate with them) and then have a striker up top? so a 4-2-3-1 formation type thing? if Huddlestone was of his game when i saw him surely his range of passing if that good could thrive in that sort of formation
thats what i am saying mate with a Huddlestone type we can stick to 4.2.3.1(i didnt mean 4.3.3 sorry) or move to numerous other options....
what i mean is to drop Ruiz back it limits us. to find a creative midfielder that can go both ways is whats going to be hard which is why i think Huddlestone would be a great addition
Huddlestone Boeteng
Dejagah Kaka
Berba
Striker!!!
so sort of
Stek
Riether Amorebieta Hangers Riise/Richardson
Huddlestone Boatang
Ruiz / Djegah Berba Ruiz / Kaca / Djegah
Yet to be Bought
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 03:05:46 PM
so sort of
Stek
Riether Amorebieta Hangers Riise/Richardson
Huddlestone Boatang
Ruiz / Djegah Berba Ruiz / Kaca / Djegah
Yet to be Bought
YES mate, exactly...
Quote from: Northern Cottager on June 11, 2013, 03:00:17 PM
PSV Eindhoven have confirmed there is 'real' interest in Ola Toivonen, amid claims that Norwich City have agreed a fee for the Swedish international.
Seems Toivonen may not be coming here.
Phew!
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:08:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 03:05:46 PM
so sort of
Stek
Riether Amorebieta Hangers Riise/Richardson
Huddlestone Boatang
Ruiz / Djegah Berba Ruiz / Kaca / Djegah
Yet to be Bought
YES mate, exactly...
i thought we had all subliminally agreed that Ruiz is useless is wide positions
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on June 11, 2013, 03:20:52 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:08:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 03:05:46 PM
so sort of
Stek
Riether Amorebieta Hangers Riise/Richardson
Huddlestone Boatang
Ruiz / Djegah Berba Ruiz / Kaca / Djegah
Yet to be Bought
YES mate, exactly...
i thought we had all subliminally agreed that Ruiz is useless is wide positions
And I have agreed with myself useless with Berba and the formation (4.2.3.1) is useless with him in the creative position lol. Can't put Berba into the "yet to be bought" role as he won't stay up there. To be honest, for me, Ruiz is a Berba back up or should be next season
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:08:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 03:05:46 PM
so sort of
Stek
Riether Amorebieta Hangers Riise/Richardson
Huddlestone Boatang
Ruiz / Djegah Berba Ruiz / Kaca / Djegah
Yet to be Bought
YES mate, exactly...
Otherwise to play Berba + Ruiz we will have to be narrow
Riether Hangers Amorebieta Riise/Rich
Enoh Boeteng
Huddlestone
Ruiz Berba
????
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:02:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
But of he were to sign, could we not play him and boatang, with Ruiz wide right or left, berba and dejegah on the other side (kakca to rotate with them) and then have a striker up top? so a 4-2-3-1 formation type thing? if Huddlestone was of his game when i saw him surely his range of passing if that good could thrive in that sort of formation
thats what i am saying mate with a Huddlestone type we can stick to 4.2.3.1(i didnt mean 4.3.3 sorry) or move to numerous other options....
what i mean is to drop Ruiz back it limits us. to find a creative midfielder that can go both ways is whats going to be hard which is why i think Huddlestone would be a great addition
Huddlestone Boeteng
Dejagah Kaka
Berba
Striker!!!
1. Ruiz was/is Jol's marquee signing
2. FFC paid too much money for him to be benched at any time
3. FFC have arranged a pre-season tour around him
4. Ruiz is less effective when played wide
5. Ruiz is less effective when played deep in a 4-2-3-1 or central in a 4-4-2
6. Ruiz's best position is behind a main striker, central of the 3 in the 2-3-1
7. This requires 2-defensive, ball playing players in the 2 of the 2-3-1. Dembele and Diarra for a couple of games last season. Boateng + A N Other (possibly Huddlestone) next
8. The only way to make up for the lack of mobility of the 1 (Berba) is to ensure that whoever is playing wide (Dejagah, Kaca, Frei + the guy from Wolves?) have pace to stretch the opposition back line
My opinion, whether we like it or not, is Jol has no plan B for us and plan A requires Berba and Ruiz to stay fit and be on top of their game all season
Quote from: FFC73 on June 11, 2013, 04:54:39 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:02:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
But of he were to sign, could we not play him and boatang, with Ruiz wide right or left, berba and dejegah on the other side (kakca to rotate with them) and then have a striker up top? so a 4-2-3-1 formation type thing? if Huddlestone was of his game when i saw him surely his range of passing if that good could thrive in that sort of formation
thats what i am saying mate with a Huddlestone type we can stick to 4.2.3.1(i didnt mean 4.3.3 sorry) or move to numerous other options....
what i mean is to drop Ruiz back it limits us. to find a creative midfielder that can go both ways is whats going to be hard which is why i think Huddlestone would be a great addition
Huddlestone Boeteng
Dejagah Kaka
Berba
Striker!!!
1. Ruiz was/is Jol's marquee signing
2. FFC paid too much money for him to be benched at any time
3. FFC have arranged a pre-season tour around him
4. Ruiz is less effective when played wide
5. Ruiz is less effective when played deep in a 4-2-3-1 or central in a 4-4-2
6. Ruiz's best position is behind a main striker, central of the 3 in the 2-3-1
7. This requires 2-defensive, ball playing players in the 2 of the 2-3-1. Dembele and Diarra for a couple of games last season. Boateng + A N Other (possibly Huddlestone) next
8. The only way to make up for the lack of mobility of the 1 (Berba) is to ensure that whoever is playing wide (Dejagah, Kaca, Frei + the guy from Wolves?) have pace to stretch the opposition back line
My opinion, whether we like it or not, is Jol has no plan B for us and plan A requires Berba and Ruiz to stay fit and be on top of their game all season
Good summary.
The other possibly even more exotic options would be to play a 4-3-2-1 with Ruiz and Berba as the two or something weirder still like 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2.
A lot of talk around us signing Aaron Cresswell from Ipswich?
Quote from: FFC73 on June 11, 2013, 04:54:39 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:02:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
But of he were to sign, could we not play him and boatang, with Ruiz wide right or left, berba and dejegah on the other side (kakca to rotate with them) and then have a striker up top? so a 4-2-3-1 formation type thing? if Huddlestone was of his game when i saw him surely his range of passing if that good could thrive in that sort of formation
thats what i am saying mate with a Huddlestone type we can stick to 4.2.3.1(i didnt mean 4.3.3 sorry) or move to numerous other options....
what i mean is to drop Ruiz back it limits us. to find a creative midfielder that can go both ways is whats going to be hard which is why i think Huddlestone would be a great addition
Huddlestone Boeteng
Dejagah Kaka
Berba
Striker!!!
1. Ruiz was/is Jol's marquee signing
2. FFC paid too much money for him to be benched at any time
3. FFC have arranged a pre-season tour around him
4. Ruiz is less effective when played wide
5. Ruiz is less effective when played deep in a 4-2-3-1 or central in a 4-4-2
6. Ruiz's best position is behind a main striker, central of the 3 in the 2-3-1
7. This requires 2-defensive, ball playing players in the 2 of the 2-3-1. Dembele and Diarra for a couple of games last season. Boateng + A N Other (possibly Huddlestone) next
8. The only way to make up for the lack of mobility of the 1 (Berba) is to ensure that whoever is playing wide (Dejagah, Kaca, Frei + the guy from Wolves?) have pace to stretch the opposition back line
My opinion, whether we like it or not, is Jol has no plan B for us and plan A requires Berba and Ruiz to stay fit and be on top of their game all season
Good summary. i was thinking of starting a thread on Ruiz as I was thinking about where he fits in best and to some degree how limiting he is in terms of formations that will exploit his strengths. I actually thought he looked quite good when we had Zamora as the loan striker and Dembele, Ruiz and Dempsey, playing together....he seemed comfortable and effective when we had that formation. Ruiz played on the right but spent more of his time more central rather than out on the wings and need some cover by the right back. Course with the new players we have it's probably not something that makes sense now.
http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4726 (http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4726)
Frei wants out according to his old man
someone just mentioned a fully fit Diarra so it got me thinking how good would our side have been if we had Dembele and a fully fit Diarra in central midfield. I reckon that would be a first team that could maybe mount a charge at the european places.
Quote from: FFC73 on June 11, 2013, 04:54:39 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 03:02:36 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 02:57:45 PM
But of he were to sign, could we not play him and boatang, with Ruiz wide right or left, berba and dejegah on the other side (kakca to rotate with them) and then have a striker up top? so a 4-2-3-1 formation type thing? if Huddlestone was of his game when i saw him surely his range of passing if that good could thrive in that sort of formation
thats what i am saying mate with a Huddlestone type we can stick to 4.2.3.1(i didnt mean 4.3.3 sorry) or move to numerous other options....
what i mean is to drop Ruiz back it limits us. to find a creative midfielder that can go both ways is whats going to be hard which is why i think Huddlestone would be a great addition
Huddlestone Boeteng
Dejagah Kaka
Berba
Striker!!!
1. Ruiz was/is Jol's marquee signing
2. FFC paid too much money for him to be benched at any time
3. FFC have arranged a pre-season tour around him
4. Ruiz is less effective when played wide
5. Ruiz is less effective when played deep in a 4-2-3-1 or central in a 4-4-2
6. Ruiz's best position is behind a main striker, central of the 3 in the 2-3-1
7. This requires 2-defensive, ball playing players in the 2 of the 2-3-1. Dembele and Diarra for a couple of games last season. Boateng + A N Other (possibly Huddlestone) next
8. The only way to make up for the lack of mobility of the 1 (Berba) is to ensure that whoever is playing wide (Dejagah, Kaca, Frei + the guy from Wolves?) have pace to stretch the opposition back line
My opinion, whether we like it or not, is Jol has no plan B for us and plan A requires Berba and Ruiz to stay fit and be on top of their game all season
agree mate but hopefully for the good of the team Jol will just swallow his pride sign a striker and drop his "marquee" signing...
also agree with having quick wingers that can get behind defenders but they also need to play more central when on the counter as they can make all the runs they want down the wing but like this season showed its pointless as when they look up noone is in the middle.
leaving us the only option of a lot of long balls over the top which we did alot this season mostly to Duff between the centre back and left back.
Ruiz best position is prob the middle of 3 in a 4.2.3.1 but the problem is when Berb plays he is also in the middle of a 3 position leaving us with NO out n out striker, very little movement and not much of a threat
Quote from: FFC73 on June 11, 2013, 04:54:39 PM
1. Ruiz was/is Jol's marquee signing
2. FFC paid too much money for him to be benched at any time
3. FFC have arranged a pre-season tour around him
4. Ruiz is less effective when played wide
5. Ruiz is less effective when played deep in a 4-2-3-1 or central in a 4-4-2
6. Ruiz's best position is behind a main striker, central of the 3 in the 2-3-1
7. This requires 2-defensive, ball playing players in the 2 of the 2-3-1. Dembele and Diarra for a couple of games last season. Boateng + A N Other (possibly Huddlestone) next
8. The only way to make up for the lack of mobility of the 1 (Berba) is to ensure that whoever is playing wide (Dejagah, Kaca, Frei + the guy from Wolves?) have pace to stretch the opposition back line
My opinion, whether we like it or not, is Jol has no plan B for us and plan A requires Berba and Ruiz to stay fit and be on top of their game all season
Interesting and largely sensible. My opinion, for what it's worth would be:
1. WAS not IS
2. Totally disagree.
3. Yes (so?)
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Yes, probably
7. Worked OK with Dembele/Diarra, might well be OK with something like Huddlestone/Boetang. Not sure about the 'defensive, ball-player' moniker for all of these.
8. Yes. Although pace could also be added from MF which would give us a bit more option out wide.
AS for the conclusion - well I am not even sure what plan A is yet ( I must confess I am not totally sure what it WAS last year). We will need to see what players we end up with, but I am sure it will involve a fit Ruiz and Berbatov. Like all plan Bs, we won't know whether we've got one (or whether it's any good) unless we need it, which, of course, we hope we won't.
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Quote from: FFC73 on June 11, 2013, 04:54:39 PM
1. Ruiz was/is Jol's marquee signing
2. FFC paid too much money for him to be benched at any time
3. FFC have arranged a pre-season tour around him
4. Ruiz is less effective when played wide
5. Ruiz is less effective when played deep in a 4-2-3-1 or central in a 4-4-2
6. Ruiz's best position is behind a main striker, central of the 3 in the 2-3-1
7. This requires 2-defensive, ball playing players in the 2 of the 2-3-1. Dembele and Diarra for a couple of games last season. Boateng + A N Other (possibly Huddlestone) next
8. The only way to make up for the lack of mobility of the 1 (Berba) is to ensure that whoever is playing wide (Dejagah, Kaca, Frei + the guy from Wolves?) have pace to stretch the opposition back line
My opinion, whether we like it or not, is Jol has no plan B for us and plan A requires Berba and Ruiz to stay fit and be on top of their game all season
Interesting and largely sensible. My opinion, for what it's worth would be:
1. WAS not IS
2. Totally disagree.
3. Yes (so?)
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Yes, probably
7. Worked OK with Dembele/Diarra, might well be OK with something like Huddlestone/Boetang. Not sure about the 'defensive, ball-player' moniker for all of these.
8. Yes. Although pace could also be added from MF which would give us a bit more option out wide.
AS for the conclusion - well I am not even sure what plan A is yet ( I must confess I am not totally sure what it WAS last year). We will need to see what players we end up with, but I am sure it will involve a fit Ruiz and Berbatov. Like all plan Bs, we won't know whether we've got one (or whether it's any good) unless we need it, which, of course, we hope we won't.
if plan A is berba and ruiz thru the middle we need a PLAN A let alone a plan B....
Anita, Bent and Pieters to Fulham??
Newcastle also after Darren Bent...
Toivonen fee agreed with Norwich.....
Anita as in the newcastle player?
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 06:24:22 PM
Anita, Bent and Pieters to Fulham??
Newcastle also after Darren Bent...
Toivonen fee agreed with Norwich.....
Curious. Pieters somewhat makes sense, as does Bent. Why would we spend on Anita when we've just signed Boateng and complained that 2.5 million was too much to spend on Enoh. Anita would have to cost at least that much.
Where'd you read this? Twitter ITK's?
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 11, 2013, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 06:24:22 PM
Anita, Bent and Pieters to Fulham??
Newcastle also after Darren Bent...
Toivonen fee agreed with Norwich.....
Curious. Pieters somewhat makes sense, as does Bent. Why would we spend on Anita when we've just signed Boateng and complained that 2.5 million was too much to spend on Enoh. Anita would have to cost at least that much.
Where'd you read this? Twitter ITK's?
loving your reply... im not Martin Jol nor am i MAF, these are rumours i have been told today and have put up in a fun thread on the site!
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 11, 2013, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 06:24:22 PM
Anita, Bent and Pieters to Fulham??
Newcastle also after Darren Bent...
Toivonen fee agreed with Norwich.....
Curious. Pieters somewhat makes sense, as does Bent. Why would we spend on Anita when we've just signed Boateng and complained that 2.5 million was too much to spend on Enoh. Anita would have to cost at least that much.
Where'd you read this? Twitter ITK's?
loving your reply... im not Martin Jol nor am i MAF, these are rumours i have been told today and have put up in a fun thread on the site!
He's got them from a (IMO Very unreliable) website called football-rumours.com
People are allowed to freely post whatever rumour they want whether there's any truth or not behind it so everything from there hasn't to be taken with a couple pinches of salt.
Quote from: TWFL on June 11, 2013, 07:10:32 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 06:57:32 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 11, 2013, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 11, 2013, 06:24:22 PM
Anita, Bent and Pieters to Fulham??
Newcastle also after Darren Bent...
Toivonen fee agreed with Norwich.....
Curious. Pieters somewhat makes sense, as does Bent. Why would we spend on Anita when we've just signed Boateng and complained that 2.5 million was too much to spend on Enoh. Anita would have to cost at least that much.
Where'd you read this? Twitter ITK's?
loving your reply... im not Martin Jol nor am i MAF, these are rumours i have been told today and have put up in a fun thread on the site!
He's got them from a (IMO Very unreliable) website called football-rumours.com
People are allowed to freely post whatever rumour they want whether there's any truth or not behind it so everything from there hasn't to be taken with a couple pinches of salt.
i didnt know of such site however the friend that mentioned it today may have....
if i get anything more solid from a couple of friends i will post it up :54:
Fulham are being rivalled in their pursuit of PSV star Ola Toivonen after it emerged Norwich are also in the hunt for the striker.
Read more at: http://www.clubcall.com/fulham/norwich-join-fulham-in-striker-hunt-1598722.html (http://www.clubcall.com/fulham/norwich-join-fulham-in-striker-hunt-1598722.html)
Darren bent apprently having a medical and we are being linked with Ross turnbull
What source is that ollienixs
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 09:06:56 PM
What source is that ollienixs
Well the bent rumour is trending across twitter and the Ross turbull was one that I just heard we are interested in looking as Chelsea offloaded him and that if we sell stockers and pick up turbull on a free
Quote from: ollienixs on June 11, 2013, 09:12:06 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 11, 2013, 09:06:56 PM
What source is that ollienixs
Well the bent rumour is trending across twitter and the Ross turbull was one that I just heard we are interested in looking as Chelsea offloaded him and that if we sell stockers and pick up turbull on a free
Turnbull would make sense as it would free up Etheridge for a loan and allow Turnbull to not move his life that much around.
Quote from: ollienixs on June 11, 2013, 08:58:35 PM
Darren bent apprently having a medical and we are being linked with Ross turnbull
also heard Bent is at the medical stage but Newcastle have alos shown an interest
Most exciting player linked thus far?
http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/fulham-eye-france-midfielder-1598953.html (http://www.eatsleepsport.com/fulham/fulham-eye-france-midfielder-1598953.html)
Dimitri Payet Skills 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR4yXA1Y_D0#)
Ambitious, but just the type of player we need.
what about mbokani (spelling ok ?) any more news ?
What's the source for the Bent medical?
bent medical was all over twitter yesterday afternoon
I don't want to come over like a High Court judge or a refugee from a Charles Dickens novel, but I am a bit ignorant as to how Twitter works.
Could I start a rumour just by publishing it on Twitter? (if I had it, which I don't or at least, I don't think so.)
Quote from: westcliff white on June 12, 2013, 02:07:51 PM
bent medical was all over twitter yesterday afternoon
Do you think they do a 'prostate examination'? :Get Coat gif:
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Quote from: andersons11 on June 12, 2013, 02:24:09 PM
Quote from: cmg on June 12, 2013, 02:19:16 PM
I don't want to come over like a High Court judge or a refugee from a Charles Dickens novel, but I am a bit ignorant as to how Twitter works.
Could I start a rumour just by publishing it on Twitter? (if I had it, which I don't or at least, I don't think so.)
Essentially, liverpool actually went after one of these for spreading rumours.
you could create an account and start posting anything from messi to pele coming out of retirement to play for fulham.
Cheers, mate. Thought that was about the size of it.
I said as much to Thiago yesterday as he was enjoying a refreshing pint in the Earl Beatty after a strenuous medical up the road.
Whilst all that is true, the signings of Boatang and Stek were all over twitter in the days upto them signing. There are some accounts that are well worth listening to what they say and others which are not worth anything.
Fulham linked to goalscoring midfielder
Fulham and Fenerbahce have joined Roma and Marseille in the race to sign Lille's France international midfielder Dimitri Payet.
Reports in France claim that there is growing interest from overseas in the 26-year-old ex-Nantes winger, who did well in his two recent appearances for his country against Uruguay and Brazil. Fulham boss Martin Jol is on the lookout for a goalscoring midfielder and has been impressed by the Reunion-born star's tally of 31 league goals in his last three seasons. Payet has two years left on his contract with Lille and could be unsettled after the recent departure of coach Rudi Garcia to Rome. The Serie A club are also being linked but Marseille look like the main contenders for the signature of Payet and they can offer Champions League football. Marseille president Vincent Labrune has apparently made the attacking midfielder one of his priorities for the summer.
Read more at: http://www.clubcall.com/fulham/fulham-linked-to-goalscoring-midfielder-1598953.html? (http://www.clubcall.com/fulham/fulham-linked-to-goalscoring-midfielder-1598953.html?)
Heard a rumour that Bent will be a replacement for Berba, who is off to Germany (Dortmund)...
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 12, 2013, 03:25:11 PM
Heard a rumour that Bent will be a replacement for Berba, who is off to Germany (Dortmund)...
Haha, yes, Berba would fit in perfectly with Klopp's 'Gegenpressing'.
Also rumours state that......Fulham to buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from St Etienne to partner Berba; Grzegorz Krychowiak from Reims to strengthen midfield; & Hiroshi Kiyotake from Nurnberg to provide service to the front.
Fulham to bring in former City and Blackburn star on a free.
Fulham manager Martin Jol is considering offering a contract to Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz, who was confirmed yesterday as being released by Manchester City.
The 31-year-old has just spent the 2012/13 season on loan to La Liga side Malaga, scoring 12 goals in all competitions for Manuel Pellegrini's side and impressing for the club both domestically and in the Champions League.
However, with Pellegrini set to take over from Roberto Mancini at the Etihad Stadium, he seemingly does not see Santa Cruz as fitting into his new team, and the former Blackburn star will be a free agent this summer.
Santa Cruz has also had a loan spell in Spain with Real Betis in a difficult few years at Manchester City. After signing for £17.5million in 2009 from Blackburn, he made 24 appearances for the club, scoring only four goals. However, he has shown he still has the goal-scoring touch with his performances in La Liga, and Jol is keen to sign a new striker this summer.
This position has become a priority for the Fulham boss, as his side were somewhat over-reliant on Dimitar Berbatov for goals this season. The Bulgarian scored 15 goals for the club after joining from Manchester United, but is now understood to be considering a move away after a disappointing 12th place finish in the Premier League.
The likes of Hugo Rodallega and Mladen Petric, both free transfers last summer, have been disappointing for Fulham, with the latter being released from Craven Cottage yesterday.
The Cottagers have already been linked with a loan move for Romelu Lukaku, though the Belgian youngster now looks set to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea after spending this season on loan at West Brom.
Santa Cruz may favour a stay in Spain, as that is where he has found his best form of late, and could yet earn a permanent deal with Malaga, who will not want to endure another summer of losing key players, after selling Santi Cazorla to Arsenal last summer and possibly losing star player Isco to Pellegrini at City this year.
Santa Cruz will probably not be the only striker to leave the Etihad this summer, with the futures of Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez also coming under some speculation, as it is likely that Pellegrini will want to put his own stamp on a squad that failed to win any silverware this season. The likes of Edinson Cavani and Stephan El Shaarawy have been strongly linked as targets for the Chilean.
Fulham will also be hoping to soon finalise a permanent deal for Emmanuel Frimpong, who spent the second half of last season on loan from Arsenal.
Very good sucker punch there SussexWhite
Tickle our interest with the exciting foreign names....
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 12, 2013, 03:49:57 PM
Also rumours state that......Fulham to buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from St Etienne to partner Berba; Grzegorz Krychowiak from Reims to strengthen midfield; & Hiroshi Kiyotake from Nurnberg to provide service to the front.
Then follow it up with the 'gettin on a bit, one good season, dodgy knee, but on a free' Roque Santa Cruz story....
I wonder which is most likely to come true :022:
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on June 12, 2013, 04:20:17 PM
Very good sucker punch there SussexWhite
Tickle our interest with the exciting foreign names....
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 12, 2013, 03:49:57 PM
Also rumours state that......Fulham to buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from St Etienne to partner Berba; Grzegorz Krychowiak from Reims to strengthen midfield; & Hiroshi Kiyotake from Nurnberg to provide service to the front.
Then follow it up with the 'gettin on a bit, one good season, dodgy knee, but on a free' Roque Santa Cruz story....
I wonder which is most likely to come true :022:
LOL, just passing on stuff that may be of interest.......
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 12, 2013, 03:49:57 PM
Also rumours state that......Fulham to buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from St Etienne to partner Berba; Grzegorz Krychowiak from Reims to strengthen midfield; & Hiroshi Kiyotake from Nurnberg to provide service to the front.
we will have to employ andrew lloyd webber to try and come up for songs for those names.
So if I allow myself to get carried away for just one second:
Stekelenberg
Riether Amorebieta Hangeland Richardson
Boateng Nainggolan
Ruiz Berbatov Payet
Aubameyang
...champions league anyone?
(But yes yes agreed we'll probably end up with Santa Cruz and a couple more crocked over 30 somethings).
(But yes yes agreed we'll probably end up with Santa Cruz and a couple more crocked over 30 somethings).
Would be pure Fulhamish.......
Hearing Bent passed the medical? Will be official later this week or early next.
Source: Twitter
Aren't Newcastle after Bent? Presume even though he has passed our medical he may opt for them :(
According to the independent Villa want 6 million and Bent is on 70k a week....
Newcastle are in for him, however he is orig from tooting and is rumoued to prefer to be closer to 'home'
My sources have said,....Darren ( Bent) had a medical at Fulham on friday, he then returned yesterday for advanced talks at Motspur Park.
Newcastle are interested in Darren but he wants to move back to London with Fulham only a few miles from Tooting where Darren was born & still regularly visits.
Payet? Fantastic player, but I'm guessing the majority want Kaca as our staring left-winger next season (including myself). I'd imagine he'll be off to a bigger club anyway. If I remember correctly, he was the first player to reach ten goals and ten assists (out of the English Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga).
i think if we could bring in the following we would have good cover in all positions....
Manolev
Enoh
Huddlestone
Sako
Bent
+ a left back... Pieters has been mentioned or we could bring Emanuelson back in on loan as he can cover LB, LM, CAM
Sako is on the list however if money was a huge issue i would leave him til last as i dont think a winger (if kaka is staying) is a high priority THIS season
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 06:26:34 PM
i think if we could bring in the following we would have good cover in all positions....
Manolev
Enoh
Huddlestone
Sako
Bent
+ a left back... Pieters has been mentioned or we could bring Emanuelson back in on loan as he can cover LB, LM, CAM
Sako is on the list however if money was a huge issue i would leave him til last as i dont think a winger (if kaka is staying) is a high priority THIS season
+1 completely agree with your post
Fulham & Swansea have been linked to Nathan Redmond today who is B'ham's England U21 winger.
I asked a Blues fan about him the other day and he said he is still young and blows hot & cold in the championship.
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 06:26:34 PM
i think if we could bring in the following we would have good cover in all positions....
Manolev
Enoh
Huddlestone
Sako
Bent
+ a left back... Pieters has been mentioned or we could bring Emanuelson back in on loan as he can cover LB, LM, CAM
Sako is on the list however if money was a huge issue i would leave him til last as i dont think a winger (if kaka is staying) is a high priority THIS season
All very good players who I know I'd be happy to have here at the cottage - and I know we've made a great start to this window - but I can't help but want a little bit more.
It's ridiculous I know and I'm more often than not left disappointed but I can't help but get excited during these transfer windows that we might sign an Aubameyang or another big name. We were so close to getting Michel Bastos last time that I can't help but think think that maybe this time there'll be a big surprise on the last day.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 12, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
So if I allow myself to get carried away for just one second:
Stekelenberg
Riether Amorebieta Hangeland Richardson
Boateng Nainggolan
Ruiz Berbatov Payet
Aubameyang
...champions league anyone?
(But yes yes agreed we'll probably end up with Santa Cruz and a couple more crocked over 30 somethings).
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Would be a cracking team can't see it though
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 12, 2013, 06:03:19 PM
My sources have said,....Darren ( Bent) had a medical at Fulham on friday, he then returned yesterday for advanced talks at Motspur Park.
Newcastle are interested in Darren but he wants to move back to London with Fulham only a few miles from Tooting where Darren was born & still regularly visits.
This is what I Read on transfers rumours . Com earlier today
I havent seen anything about us and Aubameyang, where has that come from? Also thought we had no money...?
Bent coming to Fulham seems a strong possibility now they have signed another striker
Personally hope Bent doesn't come. V. overrated imo but happy to be proven wrong if he does sign.
On other transfer news. Aubameyang won't come here because apparently Anzhi has lodged a £25m bid for him. Madness if true.
Also, Stefan de Vrij and Marcus Pedersen (both currently playing at the U21 competition) have been linked with moves.
Final point (I promise) but to people who think we don't need a new winger. What happened this season when Dejagah, only one of our wingers, got injured? We've not got Urby for cover anymore or Davies plus Rodallega and Ruiz really shouldn't be playing there. We definitely need at least one more winger.
Quote from: TWFL on June 12, 2013, 09:55:17 PM
Personally hope Bent doesn't come. V. overrated imo but happy to be proven wrong if he does sign.
On other transfer news. Aubameyang won't come here because apparently Anzhi has lodged a £25m bid for him. Madness if true.
Also, Stefan de Vrij and Marcus Pedersen (both currently playing at the U21 competition) have been linked with moves.
Final point (I promise) but to people who think we don't need a new winger. What happened this season when Dejagah, only one of our wingers, got injured? We've not got Urby for cover anymore or Davies plus Rodallega and Ruiz really shouldn't be playing there. We definitely need at least one more winger.
:plus one:
I remember that we tried to sign Bastos to play on the left wing but that fell through at the last minute. Dejagah is a godsend as he can play left or right but I'd love to see another senior left winger signed. Kaka is a great prospect but I don't want to see us burn him out having to rely on him for every game.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 12, 2013, 09:24:50 PM
Bent coming to Fulham seems a strong possibility now they have signed another striker
who have they signed?
Quote from: cottager123 on June 12, 2013, 10:34:52 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 12, 2013, 09:24:50 PM
Bent coming to Fulham seems a strong possibility now they have signed another striker
who have they signed?
They're close to signing Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg if thats the transfer being referred to. Its not a done deal yet though.
Quote from: TWFL on June 12, 2013, 09:55:17 PM
On other transfer news. Aubameyang won't come here because apparently Anzhi has lodged a £25m bid for him. Madness if true.
There is always some ambitious rumours that are perhaps conceivable but this certainly isn't one. Absolutely no way Aubameyang ends up here, he wants champions league football and has a dozen suitors lined up all able to offer it.
Quote from: zander on June 12, 2013, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: TWFL on June 12, 2013, 09:55:17 PM
On other transfer news. Aubameyang won't come here because apparently Anzhi has lodged a £25m bid for him. Madness if true.
There is always some ambitious rumours that are perhaps conceivable but this certainly isn't one. Absolutely no way Aubameyang ends up here, he wants champions league football and has a dozen suitors lined up all able to offer it.
Meh. At least Roque Santa Cruz is still available.
For me Bent is not overrated. Take out last season and look at his prem goal record. Really hope he signs. Just hope he has 'still got it'
Bent up top Berba just behind Ruiz as Berba back up
would be delighted with bent, providing he stays fit, and i hope our famous medical can suss out any potential physical problems if any exist.
If the price was right would anyone take Nani??
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 11:32:01 PM
If the price was right would anyone take Nani??
I would in a heartbeat. Slightly overrated, though still a solid player when he has a good day. Juve and Monaco are sniffing around him though, and I'm sure his wages would be probably twice that of a Fulham player. It simply wouldn't happen.
What about Jake Livermore? Not seeing much game time at Spurs he would be a good signing aslong as was a permanent deal
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 12, 2013, 11:02:59 PM
Quote from: zander on June 12, 2013, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: TWFL on June 12, 2013, 09:55:17 PM
On other transfer news. Aubameyang won't come here because apparently Anzhi has lodged a £25m bid for him. Madness if true.
There is always some ambitious rumours that are perhaps conceivable but this certainly isn't one. Absolutely no way Aubameyang ends up here, he wants champions league football and has a dozen suitors lined up all able to offer it.
Meh. At least Roque Santa Cruz is still available.
He was a one season wonder but is now a sick note a la AJ.
If we're going after a winger, I'd rather us spend out 5 million on Mohamed Salah from Basel. More versatile than Sako, same price (on transfermarkt anyway), and only 20 - we'd be far more likely to profit from selling him on, paying for himself and his replacement. Already a full international as well.
now we mainly need a lb, creative cm and a pacy striker
why dont we try ruiz as the creative cm? he helps the defence sometimes so it wouldnt hurt to try him there
Quote from: grandad on June 13, 2013, 01:36:26 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 12, 2013, 11:02:59 PM
Quote from: zander on June 12, 2013, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: TWFL on June 12, 2013, 09:55:17 PM
On other transfer news. Aubameyang won't come here because apparently Anzhi has lodged a £25m bid for him. Madness if true.
There is always some ambitious rumours that are perhaps conceivable but this certainly isn't one. Absolutely no way Aubameyang ends up here, he wants champions league football and has a dozen suitors lined up all able to offer it.
Meh. At least Roque Santa Cruz is still available.
He was a one season wonder but is now a sick note a la AJ.
neither are particularly true, he's been doing pretty well in Spain over the last couple of years and has had hardly any injuries. Not saying he's the right option for us because I don't thin he is, but he's a good player who just made the wrong career move in joining City.
''Fulham and Norwich are among a number of clubs chasing Braga left-back Elderson.''
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 11:07:48 PM
For me Bent is not overrated. Take out last season and look at his prem goal record. Really hope he signs. Just hope he has 'still got it'
Bent up top Berba just behind Ruiz as Berba back up
Bent would score goals, but he is a goals and nothing else striker, doesn't hold the ball up, doesn't move into wide channels, doesn't offer himself defensively.
He would be a good signing for a decent price, but mainly as a back-up/plan B as you couldn't realistically start him and Berba together against the better sides. The midfield would get incredibly isolated.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 13, 2013, 11:10:10 AM
What about Jake Livermore? Not seeing much game time at Spurs he would be a good signing aslong as was a permanent deal
He's a terrible footballer.
the alternative for the BIG games???
surely not Ruiz??
how about then for the so called big games, if we signed the players above i would like..
Enoh Huddlestone Boeteng
Dejagah kaka
Berba
and the rest of the games
Enoh Huddlestone
Dejagah Berba kaka
Bent(who i dont want to run channels or defend any further back than the half way line, stay on the shoulder and no wider than than the 18yard box)
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2013, 02:05:58 PM
If we're going after a winger, I'd rather us spend out 5 million on Mohamed Salah from Basel. More versatile than Sako, same price (on transfermarkt anyway), and only 20 - we'd be far more likely to profit from selling him on, paying for himself and his replacement. Already a full international as well.
Salah gave Spurs hell when they played Basel in EL. Stand out preformance from him. So based on what ive seen of him - yes please.
Let's hope Huddlestone isn't in our plans
Quote from: St Eve on June 13, 2013, 03:57:55 PM
Let's hope Huddlestone isn't in our plans
have u a suggestion of another player that can come forward, defend and read a game as well as him and cost 5million? (if the price rumour is be be believed)
its only my opinion but a Carrick style player would suit us and benefit us alot more than another Berba/Ruiz
A carrick style player is what would suit us best but Tom Huddlestone is not, poor player and we can do much better.
Why do we need a striker to run the channels if there are two out-and-out wingers and two attacking full-backs?
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 13, 2013, 04:13:32 PM
A carrick style player is what would suit us best but Tom Huddlestone is not, poor player and we can do much better.
for 5million u wont get carrick for 5million u get Huddlestone who for me reads a game well (interceptions), passes well(creativity), is big and strong(not so easy bullied and wins in the air challenges), and tackles well..
if there is player that has the same qualities but of a higher standard AND is in our price range (whatever that is) then naturally get him instead
Quote from: EJL on June 13, 2013, 04:21:47 PM
Why do we need a striker to run the channels if there are two out-and-out wingers and two attacking full-backs?
exaclty.... hence me saying play bent on the shoulder of the last man and NO wider than the 18 yard box.... or even the with of the 6 yard box!!
Quote from: Humbled on June 13, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: St Eve on June 13, 2013, 03:57:55 PM
Let's hope Huddlestone isn't in our plans
have u a suggestion of another player that can come forward, defend and read a game as well as him and cost 5million? (if the price rumour is be be believed)
its only my opinion but a Carrick style player would suit us and benefit us alot more than another Berba/Ruiz
I am sure there are and expect Jol to come up with the right player, but it certainly isn't Huddlestone. Even Parker would be better
Quote from: Humbled on June 13, 2013, 04:24:42 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 13, 2013, 04:13:32 PM
A carrick style player is what would suit us best but Tom Huddlestone is not, poor player and we can do much better.
for 5million u wont get carrick for 5million u get Huddlestone who for me reads a game well (interceptions), passes well(creativity), is big and strong(not so easy bullied and wins in the air challenges), and tackles well..
if there is player that has the same qualities but of a higher standard AND is in our price range (whatever that is) then naturally get him instead
he doesn't do anything particularly well and if we do sign him you'll realise just how lazy and slow moving he is. Quite big and strong, decent passing but he doesn't do anything particularly well. There are much better players out there. De Guzman would be a better option next to a Boateng or a Enoh in our midfield as well.
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 11:07:48 PM
For me Bent is not overrated. Take out last season and look at his prem goal record. Really hope he signs. Just hope he has 'still got it'
Bent up top Berba just behind Ruiz as Berba back up
Sure, but you can't just take out a player's most recent season, especially since he's now approaching the age where a lot of strikers (especially those who rely on their pace) see their skills start to deteriorate.
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Quote from: Humbled on June 13, 2013, 04:24:42 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 13, 2013, 04:13:32 PM
A carrick style player is what would suit us best but Tom Huddlestone is not, poor player and we can do much better.
for 5million u wont get carrick for 5million u get Huddlestone who for me reads a game well (interceptions), passes well(creativity), is big and strong(not so easy bullied and wins in the air challenges), and tackles well..
if there is player that has the same qualities but of a higher standard AND is in our price range (whatever that is) then naturally get him instead
he doesn't do anything particularly well and if we do sign him you'll realise just how lazy and slow moving he is. Quite big and strong, decent passing but he doesn't do anything particularly well. There are much better players out there. De Guzman would be a better option next to a Boateng or a Enoh in our midfield as well.
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Quote from: jmh on June 13, 2013, 04:43:14 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 11:07:48 PM
For me Bent is not overrated. Take out last season and look at his prem goal record. Really hope he signs. Just hope he has 'still got it'
Bent up top Berba just behind Ruiz as Berba back up
Sure, but you can't just take out a player's most recent season, especially since he's now approaching the age where a lot of strikers (especially those who rely on their pace) see their skills start to deteriorate.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 13, 2013, 04:35:40 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 13, 2013, 04:24:42 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 13, 2013, 04:13:32 PM
A carrick style player is what would suit us best but Tom Huddlestone is not, poor player and we can do much better.
for 5million u wont get carrick for 5million u get Huddlestone who for me reads a game well (interceptions), passes well(creativity), is big and strong(not so easy bullied and wins in the air challenges), and tackles well..
if there is player that has the same qualities but of a higher standard AND is in our price range (whatever that is) then naturally get him instead
he doesn't do anything particularly well and if we do sign him you'll realise just how lazy and slow moving he is. Quite big and strong, decent passing but he doesn't do anything particularly well. There are much better players out there. De Guzman would be a better option next to a Boateng or a Enoh in our midfield as well.
De Guzman is going to be around 8million
Quote from: jmh on June 13, 2013, 04:43:14 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 12, 2013, 11:07:48 PM
For me Bent is not overrated. Take out last season and look at his prem goal record. Really hope he signs. Just hope he has 'still got it'
Bent up top Berba just behind Ruiz as Berba back up
Sure, but you can't just take out a player's most recent season, especially since he's now approaching the age where a lot of strikers (especially those who rely on their pace) see their skills start to deteriorate.
oki using last season - 12 starts 5 goals (using a stat someone posted on here)... better than our 2nd top scorer!!
i have used these 2 players names as we have be constantly linked with them and i think they are doable transfers. if there are better option with a similar style in our price range as i said i would take them.
i just think the style of these 2 players is what we are looking for
When was the last window when we all werent drying out for a creative CM
Seems like so long ago
One more point on Huddlestone is that he is a hollywood passer, he's not quite the ticker that I think would be perfect for us. I also trust our scouts and Jol to find the right player.
De Guzman is just an example maybe not the player we're going in for but he's the standard of player we need in that position. Huddlestone would not solve our midfield problems.
Just checked Bents stats
23 appearances
1173 minutes
6 goals
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 13, 2013, 04:56:18 PM
De Guzman is just an example maybe not the player we're going in for but he's the standard of player we need in that position. Huddlestone would not solve our midfield problems.
i know what ur saying mate. i not claiming to know everything lol
just think having Huddleston type he can create but will also give Berba OR Ruiz pretty much a free licence with 2 wide men and and out n out striker
Huddlestone is one of the top passers in the division - very Murphy-esque. He would be a good signing.
Quote from: Humbled on June 13, 2013, 05:03:25 PM
Just checked Bents stats
23 appearances
1173 minutes
6 goals
The stats I posted earlier were purely based on the games he started which I felt were quite telling. 12 starts 5 goals and 11 sub appearances only 1 goal. If given a reasonable amount of time on the pitch he has the ability to take a chance.
Cottagers join Elderson race
Fulham have reportedly joined Norwich in the chase to sign unsettled Sporting Braga left-back Elderson Echiejile this summer.
Norwich are understood to hold a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old Nigeria international defender, with some reports linking him to Carrow Road surfacing last summer.
However as Canaries boss Chris Hughton secured a deal for Spanish left-back Javier Garrido, who is settled in Norfolk, a move for Elderson does not seem to be a priority.
Therefore Cottagers' boss Martin Jol, who is looking for defensive reinforcements, has been linked with a swoop by Portuguese newspaper A Bola.
The problem facing the Londoners is that German Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart are also interested and have reportedly made a £2.5million bid for Eldersaon, who still has two years left on his current deal in Portugal.
Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee with Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle
Villa have completed deals for Jores Okore from Nordsjaelland and Leandro Bacuna from Groningen
Villa will do well next season
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 13, 2013, 07:51:46 PM
Villa will do well next season
Villa is set up to do well for many seasons.....provided all their young talent isn't plucked away from them by bigger clubs.
Quote from: zander on June 13, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee with Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle
Villa have completed deals for Jores Okore from Nordsjaelland and Leandro Bacuna from Groningen
Wish we would've gotten him last window when we were reportedly interested.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2013, 08:08:57 PM
Quote from: zander on June 13, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee with Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle
Villa have completed deals for Jores Okore from Nordsjaelland and Leandro Bacuna from Groningen
Wish we would've gotten him last window when we were reportedly interested.
Would have been nice but I know I'd rather have Amorebieta - especially on a free.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 13, 2013, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2013, 08:08:57 PM
Quote from: zander on June 13, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee with Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle
Villa have completed deals for Jores Okore from Nordsjaelland and Leandro Bacuna from Groningen
Wish we would've gotten him last window when we were reportedly interested.
Would have been nice but I know I'd rather have Amorebieta - especially on a free.
No complaints against getting Amore, but we could keep Okore for a few seasons and likely sell him on. Frees are great, but profits buy better players.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2013, 09:02:20 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 13, 2013, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 13, 2013, 08:08:57 PM
Quote from: zander on June 13, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee with Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle
Villa have completed deals for Jores Okore from Nordsjaelland and Leandro Bacuna from Groningen
Wish we would've gotten him last window when we were reportedly interested.
Would have been nice but I know I'd rather have Amorebieta - especially on a free.
No complaints against getting Amore, but we could keep Okore for a few seasons and likely sell him on. Frees are great, but profits buy better players.
That's true but Okore turned down a move to Chelsea because he wanted to play first team football. He's not likely to come to us to do the same.
Or would you drop Hangeland?
I know what you're saying - and no doubt he will be worth a bit in a few seasons, but seems like a bit of a waste of money to me when other areas of the squad need more work.
Quote from: zander on June 13, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
Chelsea have agreed an £18m fee with Leverkusen for Andre Schurrle
Villa have completed deals for Jores Okore from Nordsjaelland and Leandro Bacuna from Groningen
Torres, Ba & Moses will be off then. Five mil for the job lot.
a lot of talk on twitter that Frei is joining Galatasary for 2m
Am hearing rumours that Huddlestone AND Parker will be joining us..........thoughts !! Anyone else able to substantiate this ?
I will be very dissapointed if we let Frei go
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 13, 2013, 09:59:41 PM
I will be very dissapointed if we let Frei go
because you can't swear on here I tweeted my thoughts on this. Madness to sell him.
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 13, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
Am hearing rumours that Huddlestone AND Parker will be joining us..........thoughts !! Anyone else able to substantiate this ?
So that's Huddlestone, Parker, (and according to another thread) Bent and Downing.
On reflection, I hope not. I would prefer just one younger exciting player who will be our future rather than four capable but rather underwhelming mature players who will help us maintain a top half position.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 13, 2013, 09:32:49 PM
a lot of talk on twitter that Frei is joining Galatasary for 2m
I sure hope not. As MJG said that would be madness.
Remember an awful lot of the talk is rumours, Jol clearly likes Huddlestone, I'm sure if the budget allows us too he would bring in Bent, but Jol likes to pluck cheaper options from the German & Dutch leagues
Daily mail reports that we are interested in Lille winger dimitri payet
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on June 13, 2013, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 13, 2013, 09:33:39 PM
Am hearing rumours that Huddlestone AND Parker will be joining us..........thoughts !! Anyone else able to substantiate this ?
So that's Huddlestone, Parker, (and according to another thread) Bent and Downing.
On reflection, I hope not. I would prefer just one younger exciting player who will be our future rather than four capable but rather underwhelming mature players who will help us maintain a top half position.
doubt we'll end up signing any of them tbh.
On another transfer related note when you pick up a rumour off twitter don't just say "source: twitter" Actually say who tweeted the information so we can judge whether there's any chance it might be reliale
How on earth can Man Utd be willing to pay 85mil for Bale with their debt. Sheer madness. God knows what wages he will be on as well. One good thing though is that without him Spuds will struggle.
Quote from: grandad on June 14, 2013, 08:26:10 AM
How on earth can Man Utd be willing to pay 85mil for Bale with their debt. Sheer madness. God knows what wages he will be on as well. One good thing though is that without him Spuds will struggle.
If Bale goes they'll be fine with Adebayor up front with Demps...Oh wait, maybe not. I hope Bale goes off to Madrid!
Quote from: grandad on June 14, 2013, 08:26:10 AM
How on earth can Man Utd be willing to pay 85mil for Bale with their debt. Sheer madness. God knows what wages he will be on as well. One good thing though is that without him Spuds will struggle.
Because their debt is servicable and they have a huge turnover, thanks to their commercial deals.
There is a reason they are one of the riches clubs in the world.
Still think anything over £25m for Bale is ridiculous though, and that's pushing it. He's had half a season ofbein a force and one half against Inter a couple of seasons ago...
Quote from: spikey norman on June 14, 2013, 12:13:57 AM
Daily mail reports that we are interested in Lille winger dimitri payet
good player, can fill a variety of roles
Quote from: mangoputney on June 14, 2013, 10:54:31 AM
Quote from: spikey norman on June 14, 2013, 12:13:57 AM
Daily mail reports that we are interested in Lille winger dimitri payet
good player, can fill a variety of roles
yep arguably one of the best wingers in ligue 1 this season, in which case I can't see him coming here tbh
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Quote from: spikey norman on June 14, 2013, 12:13:57 AM
Daily mail reports that we are interested in Lille winger dimitri payet
good player, can fill a variety of roles
yep arguably one of the best wingers in ligue 1 this season, in which case I can't see him coming here tbh
He's a 15 million euro player. There's no way. Jol has already begun dropping the "creatives" when he's actually mentioned transfers. We're just not going to be signing someone of his quality at that age I don't believe....unless we find a steal in one of the smaller leagues.
Still waiting on this youth revolution to start. Hopefully taking the average age of the squad from just over 30 down to just under 30 wasn't it.
Few people claiming to have seen Darren Bent at Newcastle central station. If this means anything :-/
:beer:
Quote from: Humbled on June 14, 2013, 05:58:40 PM
Few people claiming to have seen Darren Bent at Newcastle central station. If this means anything :-/
It means you know a load of fibbers
None of the usual, my granddad, best mates, neighbours uncle is the kit man and he's been talking to bent at the Newcastle training ground. Believe none of these until they are confirmed.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on June 14, 2013, 06:08:07 PM
:beer:Quote from: Humbled on June 14, 2013, 05:58:40 PM
Few people claiming to have seen Darren Bent at Newcastle central station. If this means anything :-/
It means you know a load of fibbers
None of the usual, my granddad, best mates, neighbours uncle is the kit man and he's been talking to bent at the Newcastle training ground. Believe none of these until they are confirmed.
I know none of these people. Is the word on twitter!!!! Nothing exciting just stuck it on.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on June 14, 2013, 06:08:07 PM
:beer:Quote from: Humbled on June 14, 2013, 05:58:40 PM
Few people claiming to have seen Darren Bent at Newcastle central station. If this means anything :-/
It means you know a load of fibbers
None of the usual, my granddad, best mates, neighbours uncle is the kit man and he's been talking to bent at the Newcastle training ground. Believe none of these until they are confirmed.
if this is your stance, then its probably best that you dont read the post titled SILLY SEASON TRANSFER SPECULATION
ribas from genoa, perch and coloccini from Newcastle to fulham..........from some rumour site.
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Quote from: Northern Cottager on June 14, 2013, 06:08:07 PM
:beer:Quote from: Humbled on June 14, 2013, 05:58:40 PM
Few people claiming to have seen Darren Bent at Newcastle central station. If this means anything :-/
It means you know a load of fibbers
None of the usual, my granddad, best mates, neighbours uncle is the kit man and he's been talking to bent at the Newcastle training ground. Believe none of these until they are confirmed.
if this is your stance, then its probably best that you dont read the post titled SILLY SEASON TRANSFER SPECULATION
Relax. It was a joke. Mainly picking up on when people claim they have seen said player at a place close to where they rumour them to be headed.
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 14, 2013, 08:50:06 PM
ribas from genoa, perch and coloccini from Newcastle to fulham..........from some rumour site.
Not heard Coloccini! Never considered it either...Hmmm, possibly a good one!
twitter talk - Sako agrees to join Fulham. 30k per week
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 15, 2013, 11:38:20 AM
twitter talk - Sako agrees to join Fulham. 30k per week
The Football League @FBL72 2hrs ago
Fulham are close to signing Wolves winger Bakary Sako in a £3million deal after agreeing wages of £30,000 per week.
"Fulham have made an enquiry for the young italian Veratti in PSG."
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 15, 2013, 01:15:16 PM
"Fulham have made an enquiry for the young italian Veratti in PSG."
lol!
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 15, 2013, 01:15:16 PM
"Fulham have made an enquiry for the young italian Veratti in PSG."
Sounds like a Scooter
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 15, 2013, 01:15:16 PM
"Fulham have made an enquiry for the young italian Veratti in PSG."
Hilarious. Who said this?
Quote from: sussexwhite on June 14, 2013, 08:50:06 PM
ribas from genoa, perch and coloccini from Newcastle to fulham..........from some rumour site.
Perch is no better than Baird. Doesn't have a range passing anywhere near either. I think Coloccini is still determined to move back to San Lorenzo.
Saw a tweet yesterday about Jimmy Briand from a French Journo.
It would be huge if we could get Verratti permanently. However given this is silly season and we are fulham a highly rated italian comming to boost our midfield, i doubt it.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 15, 2013, 11:38:20 AM
twitter talk - Sako agrees to join Fulham. 30k per week
Wages seem plausible - £30K per week would put him in the middle of our structure according to http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/9357814/best-paying-teams-world-espn-magazine. (http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/9357814/best-paying-teams-world-espn-magazine.) (Figures in the article are from 2011-2012, but they don't change that much year-to-year.)
the chances of us getting Verratti are literally zero Lol. I'd love to see the guy who came up with that.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 15, 2013, 03:49:27 PM
the chances of us getting Verratti are literally zero Lol. I'd love to see the guy who came up with that.
Bet you a very reliable twitter ITK
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 15, 2013, 03:49:27 PM
the chances of us getting Verratti are literally zero Lol. I'd love to see the guy who came up with that.
Probably the best young DM in the world right now and one of the stars of a world class team. We'd be more likely to get Ibrahimovic.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 15, 2013, 05:43:06 PM
We'd be more likely to get Ibrahimovic.
Excellent! I suppose that means Kacaniklic is staying?
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 15, 2013, 05:43:06 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on June 15, 2013, 03:49:27 PM
the chances of us getting Verratti are literally zero Lol. I'd love to see the guy who came up with that.
Probably the best young DM in the world right now and one of the stars of a world class team. We'd be more likely to get Ibrahimovic.
Doesn't Ibra have the same agent as Jol?
Quote from: cmg on June 15, 2013, 06:14:14 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 15, 2013, 05:43:06 PM
We'd be more likely to get Ibrahimovic.
Excellent! I suppose that means Kacaniklic is staying?
The Sun are going to print this story tomorrow.
Sako would be a good signing but surely it would spell the end for Frei? I would hate to see him leave
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We'd be more likely to get Ibrahimovic.
Excellent! I suppose that means Kacaniklic is staying?
The Sun are going to print this story tomorrow.
Won't last, though. Look at the stick Berbatov gets from some fans for his attitude. Wait till they get a load of Ibrahimovic's style. As the man himself said, 'They Are Not Familiar With Someone On My Level'.
Hearing we've had an 8 million quid bid turned down for McCarthy of Wigan. They value him at 20 and its reported Spurs are going in at 15 as they want him and a Dembele partnership.
That's us out if it then..
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Hearing we've had an 8 million quid bid turned down for McCarthy of Wigan. They value him at 20 and its reported Spurs are going in at 15 as they want him and a Dembele partnership.
That's us out if it then..
No one will pay £20 million for him. McCarthy will inevitably have his head turned enough to force a move.
The last thing Spurs need is another midfielder. They already have Dembele, Sandro, Parker, Huddlestone, Carroll and Livermore, as well as Holtby and Sigurdsson who have both played in a midfield two at some stage of their career.
Quote from: Admin on June 16, 2013, 01:22:56 PM
Hearing we've had an 8 million quid bid turned down for McCarthy of Wigan. They value him at 20 and its reported Spurs are going in at 15 as they want him and a Dembele partnership.
That's us out if it then..
Shame really. Love to see him here and would have thought a £8m bid would have been roughly enough.
According to reports in France (http://www.footlille.com/2013/06/16/43752-dimitri-payet-a-refuse-3-propositions (http://www.footlille.com/2013/06/16/43752-dimitri-payet-a-refuse-3-propositions)), Dimitri Payet has turned down us, Wolfsburg and Fenerbahce.
The price tag is rumoured to have been €10-12m, so along with the McCarthy rumour it looks like we're prepared to spend big on the right players.
Quote from: Admin on June 16, 2013, 01:22:56 PM
Hearing we've had an 8 million quid bid turned down for McCarthy of Wigan. They value him at 20 and its reported Spurs are going in at 15 as they want him and a Dembele partnership.
That's us out if it then..
If that is the case then, if we are to buy anyone from Spurs, we should bid for Sandro who is the pick of their midfielders after Dembele.
Read somewhere earlier that WBA are in talks with Keisuke Honda.
Surely if there's any truth to this (which let's face it, there probably isn't) we would also be in with a shot of signing him. No transfer fee would be involved, and I'm sure his wages wouldn't be too unreasonable.
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Quote from: Admin on June 16, 2013, 01:22:56 PM
Hearing we've had an 8 million quid bid turned down for McCarthy of Wigan. They value him at 20 and its reported Spurs are going in at 15 as they want him and a Dembele partnership.
That's us out if it then..
No one will pay £20 million for him. McCarthy will inevitably have his head turned enough to force a move.
The last thing Spurs need is another midfielder. They already have Dembele, Sandro, Parker, Huddlestone, Carroll and Livermore, as well as Holtby and Sigurdsson who have both played in a midfield two at some stage of their career.
If Parker and Huddlestone are sent out, that leaves you with Dembele (who will be injured at least part of the season), Sandro (returning from serious injury), and 2 unproven players in Carroll and Livermore. Holtby and Sig are not middle of the park CM's.
I would argue there is plenty of room for McCarthy, esp with Europa games. Sell Parker and Huddlestone and you can recoup some of the cost.
Considering the dearth of true 2 way CM out there, and McCarthy is Irish, I can certainly see his transfer approaching $15 million and beyond.
FFC can't and shouldn't pay $15 million for any player. They don't have the financial structure to support loss of form or injury and the transfer goes sideways. It is too much risk.
They should be working to find the next Dembele or McCarthy to sell on for 3x's (in Dembele's case) or 10x's (McCarthy) what they paid for them.
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the chances of us getting Verratti are literally zero Lol. I'd love to see the guy who came up with that.
Probably the best young DM in the world right now and one of the stars of a world class team. We'd be more likely to get Ibrahimovic.
Doesn't Ibra have the same agent as Jol?
Yes, the pizza-faced Mino Raiola, a proper snake in the grass sort of guy.
Quote from: Junichi on June 16, 2013, 02:11:52 PM
Read somewhere earlier that WBA are in talks with Keisuke Honda.
Surely if there's any truth to this (which let's face it, there probably isn't) we would also be in with a shot of signing him. No transfer fee would be involved, and I'm sure his wages wouldn't be too unreasonable.
No way they'll get him. He'd be a superb signing based on what I've heard, though this would leave question marks over Ruiz.
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Quote from: Junichi on June 16, 2013, 02:11:52 PM
Read somewhere earlier that WBA are in talks with Keisuke Honda.
Surely if there's any truth to this (which let's face it, there probably isn't) we would also be in with a shot of signing him. No transfer fee would be involved, and I'm sure his wages wouldn't be too unreasonable.
No way they'll get him. He'd be a superb signing based on what I've heard, though this would leave question marks over Ruiz.
Honda is one of the best players to come out of Japan, i would say on par with Kagawa in terms of style, pace and the like. If WBA takes a punt we deffinately should.
That and he has got a reputation for free kicks.
Its not a rumour however i would love Abel Hernadez to come from Palermo. They just got relegated but hes a quick player and could compliment Berbas style.
Has anyone else heard we are planning on bidding for Steven Naismith? I hope it's a load of cobblers.
The most worrying rumour so far this window is that Schalke have made an initial approach for Sascha Riether - the source is "kicker.de" which is mostly very reliable as well. :026:
Also: Rodallegas is rumoured to go back to Colombia again
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 17, 2013, 09:45:35 AM
The most worrying rumour so far this window is that Schalke have made an initial approach for Sascha Riether - the source is "kicker.de" which is mostly very reliable as well. :026:
Also: Rodallegas is rumoured to go back to Colombia again
Its plausible, but do you see him going after just signing a contract?
Where was the Rodallega one from?
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 17, 2013, 09:45:35 AM
The most worrying rumour so far this window is that Schalke have made an initial approach for Sascha Riether - the source is "kicker.de" which is mostly very reliable as well. :026:
Also: Rodallegas is rumoured to go back to Colombia again
After how he performed last season, I imagine a lot of teams are looking at him. He just signed a contract and unless a deal is too good to turn down, I'm not worrying and am very confident he will be at CC next season.
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Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 17, 2013, 09:45:35 AM
The most worrying rumour so far this window is that Schalke have made an initial approach for Sascha Riether - the source is "kicker.de" which is mostly very reliable as well. :026:
Also: Rodallegas is rumoured to go back to Colombia again
Its plausible, but do you see him going after just signing a contract?
Where was the Rodallega one from?
http://www.vivaelfulham.co.uk/news/rodallega-linked-with-a-return-to-colombia-13-238.html (http://www.vivaelfulham.co.uk/news/rodallega-linked-with-a-return-to-colombia-13-238.html)
Rodallega had some good games, but I don't think he's really suited to Jol's tactics.
Quote from: The Moose on June 17, 2013, 11:32:03 AM
Rodallega had some good games, but I don't think he's really suited to Jol's tactics.
He looked a bit clumsy for the majority of the season but then looked good towards the last few games. If he goes that signals we'll bring in at least 1, maybe 2 more strikers and I fancy our chances at replacing with more quality.
Former Wigan full-back Maynor Figueroa signs for Hull on a two-year deal.
The Honduran appeared 148 times for Wigan, scoring three goals
Good signing for Hull.
What about the swans bidding 7.6m for valencias Banega? Surely if we were prepared to bid 8m for McCarthy we can match Swanseas bid for him.
Losing rodders would not be a bad thing to be honest he hasn't done much and we need players who will or can make a difference he just seems very flat and not a great player to have hanging around.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 17, 2013, 01:29:39 PM
What about the swans bidding 7.6m for valencias Banega? Surely if we were prepared to bid 8m for McCarthy we can match Swanseas bid for him.
Absolutely brilliant player, not far of 'world class'. I would be shocked if a) he accepts a move to Swansea b) Valencia, no matter how cash-strapped they are, accepts that kind of bid.
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Quote from: Bryanthebroom on June 17, 2013, 01:29:39 PM
What about the swans bidding 7.6m for valencias Banega? Surely if we were prepared to bid 8m for McCarthy we can match Swanseas bid for him.
Absolutely brilliant player, not far of 'world class'. I would be shocked if a) he accepts a move to Swansea b) Valencia, no matter how cash-strapped they are, accepts that kind of bid.
Have to agree with you. Just realised that it's Southampton not Swansea who have tabled the bid. Great ambition shown by them though.
Swansea are also after Gomis from Lyon who is rated at £10mill
Now that is the sort of signing we should be going for, definitely in our price range as well
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Swansea are also after Gomis from Lyon who is rated at £10mill
Now that is the sort of signing we should be going for, definitely in our price range as well
weve been linked with him in the last 2 windows
when we were linked it was circa 10 million euros not pounds, but after getting some creativity in midfield i agree he should be on our list
So, Schalke are after Riether apparently, how much would you let him go for? also, Jermain Defoe or Darren Bent? I think it's more likely to be Defoe but I would prefer Bent.
"Matej Vydra is a man in demand and Sky Sports sources understand Udinese have rejected an £8million bid from an unnamed Premier League club for the striker. Vydra impressed on loan at Watford last season and two Bundesliga clubs are already reported to have failed in bids for the Czech."
From Skysports transfer clockwatch.
Have to say that we're definitely one of 7 or 8 clubs who could have made this bid. Not as good as Gomis but better than Rhodes and with good re-sale value maybe? Would prefer him to Defoe or Bent anyway.
Quote from: Walsh on June 17, 2013, 05:45:15 PM
So, Schalke are after Riether apparently, how much would you let him go for? also, Jermain Defoe or Darren Bent? I think it's more likely to be Defoe but I would prefer Bent.
I think it's more likely to be Bent but I would prefer Defoe
Quote from: Walsh on June 17, 2013, 05:45:15 PM
So, Schalke are after Riether apparently, how much would you let him go for? also, Jermain Defoe or Darren Bent? I think it's more likely to be Defoe but I would prefer Bent.
£5 million and neither.
this thread is presently full of plenty of names i'd be more than happy to see show up on the team sheet... particularly Banega, Gomis and Vydra as well.
Very much with EJL on the 'neither.' But it is hard to put a price on the value of Riether. His contribution to the side is atm well more valuable than what we could get given his age.
In the event Moyes passes for Strootman, he demands a move to the EPL and liverpool have already bought up all the other midfielders on god's green earth: A bid of 8m -- and a significant share of future sale to spurs in a years time -- for this gentleman would not be unreasonable.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/17/manchester-united-kevin-strootman-psv (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/17/manchester-united-kevin-strootman-psv)
Quote from: EJL on June 17, 2013, 06:17:03 PM
Quote from: Walsh on June 17, 2013, 05:45:15 PM
So, Schalke are after Riether apparently, how much would you let him go for? also, Jermain Defoe or Darren Bent? I think it's more likely to be Defoe but I would prefer Bent.
£5 million and neither.
Who are we going to sign to replace him for that price? He was one of the best right backs in the league last season. Slap a £10 million price tag on him and see just how keen they are.
Danny Simpson is on a free? Sounds Fulhamish
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So, Schalke are after Riether apparently, how much would you let him go for? also, Jermain Defoe or Darren Bent? I think it's more likely to be Defoe but I would prefer Bent.
£5 million and neither.
Who are we going to sign to replace him for that price? He was one of the best right backs in the league last season. Slap a £10 million price tag on him and see just how keen they are.
I know, but the club will accept anything.
If Schalke come in with an offer of anything in excess of £4 million the club will accept it. Why? We have a track record of selling important players for cut-price fees to teams in the same league, let alone teams in a completely different country. When it emerged that Bobby Zamora was off in early 2012, many demanded that we get 'at least £8 million' or we 'shouldn't accept anything less than X'. What happened? We sold him for pittance (even if the deal did involve a few add-ons). Fulham will do the same thing again if it comes to it.
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Quote from: EJL on June 18, 2013, 11:48:54 AM
We have a track record of selling important players for cut-price fees to teams in the same league, let alone teams in a completely different country.
Who was sold for a cut-price fee, who could genuinely command a higher one?
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Quote from: EJL on June 18, 2013, 11:48:54 AM
We have a track record of selling important players for cut-price fees to teams in the same league, let alone teams in a completely different country.
Who was sold for a cut-price fee, who could genuinely command a higher one?
I should have said 'an argument can be made' somewhere in my post, but the player I had in mind was Zamora.
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Quote from: EJL on June 18, 2013, 11:48:54 AM
We have a track record of selling important players for cut-price fees to teams in the same league, let alone teams in a completely different country.
Who was sold for a cut-price fee, who could genuinely command a higher one?
I should have said 'an argument can be made' somewhere in my post, but the player I had in mind was Zamora.
I personally feel any expectation of getting anywhere near £8million for him is nothing but sentimentality. £5million maybe, but for a guy who was out of favour, not scoring too many goals and prone to a hissy fit or two the club probably got as much as could have been really expected.
The only players that you could argue could have been sold for more are Dempsey and vd Sar really, but both were sold for decent amounts.
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Quote from: EJL on June 18, 2013, 11:48:54 AM
We have a track record of selling important players for cut-price fees to teams in the same league, let alone teams in a completely different country.
Who was sold for a cut-price fee, who could genuinely command a higher one?
Zamora was a brilliant bit of business and I was one of his biggest admirers. £4+million for a 30 yr old who even before breaking his leg had niggling injuries. Mugged Rangers off in my opinion.
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Quote from: EJL on June 17, 2013, 06:17:03 PM
Quote from: Walsh on June 17, 2013, 05:45:15 PM
So, Schalke are after Riether apparently, how much would you let him go for? also, Jermain Defoe or Darren Bent? I think it's more likely to be Defoe but I would prefer Bent.
£5 million and neither.
Who are we going to sign to replace him for that price? He was one of the best right backs in the league last season. Slap a £10 million price tag on him and see just how keen they are.
I do not want to sell Riether, but if the Club decided to, then Manolev would likely be the replacement.
I don't understand this rumour at all, are we even allowed to sell Riether have only just bought him, can he play for 3 teams in like a month?! Plus why would we sell him anyway he was our best player last year, just makes no sense whatsoever
re zamora we also had a clause put in where we received a bonus every year they were not relegated, apparently according to a mate who works at rangers (i know what that sounds like) it doesn't stipulate the division so arguably if he stays at rangers and they do not go down from the championship we could get an extra payment
Quote from: Baider on June 18, 2013, 01:35:12 PM
I don't understand this rumour at all, are we even allowed to sell Riether have only just bought him, can he play for 3 teams in like a month?! Plus why would we sell him anyway he was our best player last year, just makes no sense whatsoever
He hasn't played for Koln since last spring. The rule you're referencing relates to actually playing in a match for a club, not just being under contract to them.
3 heavy rumoursflying around the Internet today
Carroll has singed for West Ham - Medical permitting
Downing has agreed terms with Fulham
And Fulham was the club that had 8m turned down for Vydra
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3 heavy rumoursflying around the Internet today
Carroll has singed for West Ham - Medical permitting
Downing has agreed terms with Fulham
And Fulham was the club that had 8m turned down for Vydra
All sound very plausible
Downing is decent just hope he doesn't replace Kaca
I think those Downing rumours are a rehash of the same one that was around a few weeks ago.
A rumour from a Palace aquaintance is claiming us and WBA are chasing Johnny Parr.....
This is a quote from a transfer rumours site, made me laugh/cringe/shiver..............
Hopefully some1 can help me, I live in Ireland & the other day over heard Darren Bent on his phone saying " it's cool it's sorted it's done, met with Mcintosh".
Now I know he's been linked with Fulham, Newcastle & Liverpool but does the name he mentions mean anything to any fans of these clubs? He had a massive smile on his face whilst talking on the phone
I also heard him saying he had lunch with Marty and that he was looking forward to playing up from with dimitry??? Make of it what you will
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I also heard him saying he had lunch with Marty and that he was looking forward to playing up from with dimitry??? Make of it what you will
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bents been in barbados since his wedding, so very unlikely
PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE DONT LET SASCHA GO :012: :012: :012:
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PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE DONT LET SASCHA GO :012: :012: :012:
He won't be leaving.
Yann Kermorgant, 3 million... Never heard of the guy though
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Yann Kermorgant, 3 million... Never heard of the guy though
Plays for Charlton I believe
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-andre-wisdom-wanted-1960887 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-andre-wisdom-wanted-1960887)
Apparently we're looking to take RB wisdom on loan. More than likely cheap backup to Sacha - say goodbye to Manolev though...
Wisdom won't come here as back up he is on the verge of the Liverpool team
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 18, 2013, 11:09:48 PM
Wisdom won't come here as back up he is on the verge of the Liverpool team
Plus I'd refuse to groom and player from that lot after the Dempsey saga.
How about a move for Jonjo Shelvey?
Wisdom got 12 league games at Liverpool last season, and provided we keep Riether, he won't be getting that here.
Villa are asking in excess of 8 mil for Bent so that is a non starter. 4 mil maybe but not worth more & he can kiss goodbye to his 70k per week.
Quote from: grandad on June 19, 2013, 08:12:31 AM
Villa are asking in excess of 8 mil for Bent so that is a non starter. 4 mil maybe but not worth more & he can kiss goodbye to his 70k per week.
This could be one of those where it goes to the final day of the window. I doubt they'd want to pay those wages until at least January for a bench player, and £8m is too much.
Sunderland make loan offer for Vydra!
Quote from: grandad on June 19, 2013, 08:12:31 AM
Villa are asking in excess of 8 mil for Bent so that is a non starter. 4 mil maybe but not worth more & he can kiss goodbye to his 70k per week.
We should sign one of Ilicic, Hernandez or Dybala (pref Dybala) from relegated Palermo or Juan Quintero from relegated Pescara instead of Bent (and these are just targets from the Italian league). We should be looking to the future - not signing 30-somethings on high wages who are past their prime.
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Quote from: grandad on June 19, 2013, 08:12:31 AM
Villa are asking in excess of 8 mil for Bent so that is a non starter. 4 mil maybe but not worth more & he can kiss goodbye to his 70k per week.
We should sign one of Ilicic, Hernandez or Dybala (pref Dybala) from relegated Palermo or Juan Quintero from relegated Pescara instead of Bent (and these are just targets from the Italian league). We should be looking to the future - not signing 30-somethings on high wages who are past their prime.
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Palermo along with most of the Spanish league are in some trouble finance wise. As unfortunate as that is it is an opportunity for us to get some good players.
John Chapman @BelgoFoot 1h
Zulte's Junior Malanda has been watched by #ffc and #thfc (and #efc) and he fancies London as he has family there (Sports/Foot).
This is the same lad we were linked with in January; 18 years old and just had his first season in the Belgian league. He's described as a "very powerful defensive midfield" and was U19 captain for Belgium.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Malanda-Adje (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Malanda-Adje)
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/junior-malanda/profil/spieler_129593.html (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/junior-malanda/profil/spieler_129593.html)
We also apparently put in bids ranging anywhere from £3-5m in Jan, but Zulte wanted to keep him until at least this summer:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html)
Seems more of a Diarra than a Murphy-type player some were asking for, but could be exciting. He's young and inexperienced, but Belgian players seem to be taking to the PL pretty well.
Our continued interest in these young talents is exciting. Now if only we could start bringing them through to the first team. Hopefully some of the names Jol was mentioning towared the end of last season will start popping up on rosters come the beginning of the next.
Really hope we'll be able to add some exciting young hot prospects across Europe like that Malanda kid and maybe Nathan Redmond as well. The way Villa has been doing that has been impressive.
On a side note, we were linked with Mame Diouf, who did really well in the past season with Hannover. However he seems to be signing a contract extension. boo.
The players we have been after this transfer window, might be fun to look back on.
Strikers:
Bent
Defoe
Vydra
Diouf
Santa Cruz
Dwight Gayle
Midfielders:
Parker
Downing
McCarthy
Sako
Huddlestone
Payet
Nathan Redmond
Ola Toivonen
Mollo
Buckley
Morgan Amalfitano
Ibrahim
Vainqueur
Defenders:
Wisdom
Echiejile
Lowton
Goalkeepers:
Mihaylov
Kerim Frei is set to sign a 4 year deal with Fenerbahce according to some reports in Turkey. No indication of the size of the fee yet though.
Quote from: TWFL on June 20, 2013, 04:03:57 PM
Kerim Frei is set to sign a 4 year deal with Fenerbahce according to some reports in Turkey. No indication of the size of the fee yet though.
€4.5m is being thrown about. Doesn't sit well with me if its that amount.
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Quote from: TWFL on June 20, 2013, 04:03:57 PM
Kerim Frei is set to sign a 4 year deal with Fenerbahce according to some reports in Turkey. No indication of the size of the fee yet though.
€4.5m is being thrown about. Doesn't sit well with me if its that amount.
If we have a 30% sell on clause, like we have with Hoesen, then I think it's a decent deal. If it happens, Frei obviously wants to go and has got his head turned since changing nationality, and he probably wasn't going to feature much next season anyway.
I'd be sad to see him go though, brilliant talent.
Quote from: twang on June 20, 2013, 04:33:39 PM
Quote from: SKSW6 on June 20, 2013, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: TWFL on June 20, 2013, 04:03:57 PM
Kerim Frei is set to sign a 4 year deal with Fenerbahce according to some reports in Turkey. No indication of the size of the fee yet though.
€4.5m is being thrown about. Doesn't sit well with me if its that amount.
If we have a 30% sell on clause, like we have with Hoesen, then I think it's a decent deal. If it happens, Frei obviously wants to go and has got his head turned since changing nationality, and he probably wasn't going to feature much next season anyway.
I'd be sad to see him go though, brilliant talent.
That's the thing that would annoy me too, he's got great potential and is only 19. If we could use that money to buy someone like Nathan Redmond (who was talking to Cauley Woodrow on twitter today and who we've been linked with) then it would definitely soften the blow as he's also 19 and talented. Buying some 29 year old journeyman to replace him would piss me off.
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Quote from: twang on June 20, 2013, 04:33:39 PM
Quote from: SKSW6 on June 20, 2013, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: TWFL on June 20, 2013, 04:03:57 PM
Kerim Frei is set to sign a 4 year deal with Fenerbahce according to some reports in Turkey. No indication of the size of the fee yet though.
€4.5m is being thrown about. Doesn't sit well with me if its that amount.
If we have a 30% sell on clause, like we have with Hoesen, then I think it's a decent deal. If it happens, Frei obviously wants to go and has got his head turned since changing nationality, and he probably wasn't going to feature much next season anyway.
I'd be sad to see him go though, brilliant talent.
That's the thing that would annoy me too, he's got great potential and is only 19. If we could use that money to buy someone like Nathan Redmond (who was talking to Cauley Woodrow on twitter today and who we've been linked with) then it would definitely soften the blow as he's also 19 and talented. Buying some 29 year old journeyman to replace him would piss me off.
If we have to sell one the i would rather keep kaca
Ivory Coast left-back Tiene Siaka has agreed a deal with Montpellier after becoming surplus to requirements at Paris St-Germain.
The 31-year-old is staying in France despite being heavily linked with a move to the Premier League with Fulham.
However, Siaka revealed his frustration that the Cottagers never firmed up their reported interest, as he would have loved to move across the channel.
"I am leaving PSG because they do not want me," he said. "It was a good experience to leave a team who won the league.
"Fulham has been linked with me, but never went in for me which they should have done. I have always wanted to play in the Premier League."
However, he does insist that he is happy to remain in France, and is looking forward to the challenge.
"Montpellier will be fantastic for me," he added. "I will have more opportunities there."
A week ago this was the rumour about Frei:
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a lot of talk on twitter that Frei is joining Galatasary for 2m
Quote from: Zu-Meister on June 20, 2013, 05:59:28 PM
Ivory Coast left-back Tiene Siaka has agreed a deal with Montpellier after becoming surplus to requirements at Paris St-Germain.
The 31-year-old is staying in France despite being heavily linked with a move to the Premier League with Fulham.
However, Siaka revealed his frustration that the Cottagers never firmed up their reported interest, as he would have loved to move across the channel.
"I am leaving PSG because they do not want me," he said. "It was a good experience to leave a team who won the league.
"Fulham has been linked with me, but never went in for me which they should have done. I have always wanted to play in the Premier League."
However, he does insist that he is happy to remain in France, and is looking forward to the challenge.
"Montpellier will be fantastic for me," he added. "I will have more opportunities there."
It seems that (some) players are just a susceptible to rumours of links as we fans.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on June 20, 2013, 05:59:28 PM
Ivory Coast left-back Tiene Siaka has agreed a deal with Montpellier after becoming surplus to requirements at Paris St-Germain.
The 31-year-old is staying in France despite being heavily linked with a move to the Premier League with Fulham.
However, Siaka revealed his frustration that the Cottagers never firmed up their reported interest, as he would have loved to move across the channel.
"I am leaving PSG because they do not want me," he said. "It was a good experience to leave a team who won the league.
"Fulham has been linked with me, but never went in for me which they should have done. I have always wanted to play in the Premier League."
However, he does insist that he is happy to remain in France, and is looking forward to the challenge.
"Montpellier will be fantastic for me," he added. "I will have more opportunities there."
Well, best of luck in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Tiene, old pal.
We'll just have to try to get over our big mistake as best we can.
Scott Parker would be a great signing for us
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 20, 2013, 10:32:36 PM
Scott Parker would be a great signing for us
No no no noo. 32. Would cost around £4m. Already have two v. similar players in Boateng and Sidwell. Would be an unnecessary signing.
Parker is far better than Sidwell, every Spurs fan I speak too really like him
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 20, 2013, 11:27:56 PM
Parker is far better than Sidwell, every Spurs fan I speak too really like him
Is he better than Boateng then? There's no reason in signing another 32 year old for a substantial fee when he's not first priority. We need creativity, not another tackling/protecting CM
From Sky Sports
Southampton and Cardiff City are ready to compete for the signature of Celtic star Victor Wanyama.
Sources in Scotland claim Celtic are ready to do business on the Kenyan midfielder - but they want in excess of £10million for the 21-year-old.
Celtic signed Wanyama from Belgian signed Beerschot in 2011 for £900,000 - a story broken by Sky Sports.
But after two highly successful years at Celtic Park, interest is high in Wanyama.
Sources have now confirmed to Sky Sports that Southampton and Cardiff - both with substantial transfer budgets - are willing to test Celtic's resolve, whilst Turkish giants Galatasaray also have an active interest.
We are not even in the same league of these 2 clubs with their "substantial transfer budgets". What hope is there of us signing anyone of the caliber of Wanyama. Something has to give. We can´t keep trawling freebies & loanees. Let´s be honest,even 10 mil is not a vast sum by today´s standards.
As discussed on the fulham facebook page, Parker would be a decent replacement for Sidwell but rated at 4m, it would ultimately be a waste of money on already limited resources. I would rather sign Enoh for 4m than Parker. As Frankie put it in another thread, we don't need someone like Sidwell who offers little in terms of creativity and has a trait of constantly losing the ball but running his nuts off to retain it. We need a Huddlestone type player with better passing ranges and the ability to link the play in the centre.
Quote from: grandad on June 21, 2013, 08:19:18 AM
From Sky Sports
Southampton and Cardiff City are ready to compete for the signature of Celtic star Victor Wanyama.
Sources in Scotland claim Celtic are ready to do business on the Kenyan midfielder - but they want in excess of £10million for the 21-year-old.
Celtic signed Wanyama from Belgian signed Beerschot in 2011 for £900,000 - a story broken by Sky Sports.
But after two highly successful years at Celtic Park, interest is high in Wanyama.
Sources have now confirmed to Sky Sports that Southampton and Cardiff - both with substantial transfer budgets - are willing to test Celtic's resolve, whilst Turkish giants Galatasaray also have an active interest.
We are not even in the same league of these 2 clubs with their "substantial transfer budgets". What hope is there of us signing anyone of the caliber of Wanyama. Something has to give. We can´t keep trawling freebies & loanees. Let´s be honest,even 10 mil is not a vast sum by today´s standards.
The answer is in that article, silly bones. It says Celtic signed him for 900,000. Its all about clever scouting networks and being able to identify talent. As a Scottish Fulham fan, I'll be sad to see Wanyama leave the Scottish game, but he's a perfect example of a player using a club as a stepping stone and earning the club some money at the same time. We've done it with Dempsey, Dembele and Smalling and we'll do it again. There is no need to have rustled jimmies, my friend.
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 21, 2013, 09:29:10 AM
As discussed on the fulham facebook page, Parker would be a decent replacement for Sidwell but rated at 4m, it would ultimately be a waste of money on already limited resources. I would rather sign Enoh for 4m than Parker. As Frankie put it in another thread, we don't need someone like Sidwell who offers little in terms of creativity and has a trait of constantly losing the ball but running his nuts off to retain it. We need a Huddlestone type player with better passing ranges and the ability to link the play in the centre.
Totally agree, would`ve loved Parker 5 years ago but hes 33 in October and according to my Spurs mates not quite what he was. Cant believe how so many on here have a massive downer on Huddlestone, ability wise the type of player we`re crying out for,,the key however is his fitness. Would love to see him for sensible money
With all the fall out at Newcastle following Joe Kinnear's appoinment as director of nobodys quite sure, there are rumours that Graham Carr, their chief scout is considering his position at the club.
Given some of the gems that he's unearthed over the last few years, and for relatively modest money, should the club look to recruit him?
For me the Parker deal could be a key transfer.....
he could make the difference on the pitch - he is a true leader and could motivate the team !!!!
for the team spirit it would be a great signing 092.gif
For me that`s exactly what we need ...
ecspacily at the games we`re 1-0 down - that`s the moment we need some motivation on the pitch someone who stick the team together !!!
I would be happy to get Parker
Quote from: Flupp on June 21, 2013, 12:27:22 PM
For me the Parker deal could be a key transfer.....
he could make the difference on the pitch - he is a true leader and could motivate the team !!!!
for the team spirit it would be a great signing 092.gif
For me that`s exactly what we need ...
ecspacily at the games we`re 1-0 down - that`s the moment we need some motivation on the pitch someone who stick the team together !!!
I would be happy to get Parker
Have to agree to disagree on the needs on what our team is crying out for. We have a few players who can run a lot, put a tackle in and lose the ball with poor distribution, not sure adding another is what we're crying out for. What I will say is, if we had a vast budget and felt Sidwell/Enoh/Boatang wasn't meeting criteria and we needed them off the wage bill, i'd love to see Parker but the fact is, we have a limited budget and already have a Parker type player, 4m would be better spent on Enoh but even then I'm sceptical at that price.
I would welcome both Enoh and Parker but £4 million will I think eat into most of our budget. I imagine we have a max of £10 million left. For me Sidwell, Boateng and Frimpong on loan will be satisfactory. We must must must add a creative central midfielder, I'm thinking Huddlestone, McCarthy or De Guzman. But there's probably more options than that.
We must also add a striker and a winger would be very useful. If Richardson can stay fit I'll be satisfied with our left back options, he's impressed me at left back. So we could give him until January to prove his fitness.
WE DON'T NEED SCOTT BLOODY PARKER.
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The Scott Parker question.
Interesting (and instructive) they way in which this bloke arouses diametrically opposed views on this board.
He exemplifies what I call the Skill v Sweat debate among fans of English football and what they look for in a fotballer. (I know this is an unfair choice of words, and shows where my feelings lie, but you get the general drift.)
I quite admire Scott Parker, a decent, honest footballer who (rather like Steve Sidwell) sometimes needs to cover up his skill deficiency with over robust play. He was an effective and often impressive force for West Ham and yet not all West Ham fans were totally distressed at his departure, recognizing that Noble was really the heartbeat of the side. At Tottenham he has been largely adequate, but has, surely, been in decline.
He has the enthusiasm and, perhaps, the inspirational qualities of a Danny Murphy, but lacks anything like the creativity. On a free, he would add little to our present rescources - anything in the region of £4mllion would surely be a retrograde step when our primary requirement is someone who can rapidly change defence into attack.
Shields Gazette says that Sunderland are looking to sign Jozy Altidore.
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/exclusive-sunderland-swoop-for-usa-striker-jozy-altidore-1-5787336 (http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/exclusive-sunderland-swoop-for-usa-striker-jozy-altidore-1-5787336)
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 21, 2013, 02:46:59 PM
Shields Gazette says that Sunderland are looking to sign Jozy Altidore.
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/exclusive-sunderland-swoop-for-usa-striker-jozy-altidore-1-5787336 (http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/exclusive-sunderland-swoop-for-usa-striker-jozy-altidore-1-5787336)
Others also saying that us, Cardiff, Celtic and Norwich have been watching him as well.
Manchester City have refused to meet the 63m euros (£53.6m) buyout clause for Edinson Cavani, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has revealed.
My heart bleeds for them. Fancy City being short of money.
From the Beeb:
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Liverpool have signed Sevilla forward Luis Alberto on a long-term deal for a fee believed to be £6.8m.
The 20-year-old had been on loan at Barcelona B but the Spanish champions decided against taking up their option on the Spain Under-21 international, allowing Liverpool to step in.
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said: "He has the correct footballing profile and mentality to be a Liverpool player.
"I look forward to working with him to develop his talent."
Alberto made his debut for Sevilla aged 18 in April 2011, but that was one of just seven first-team appearances he made for the club.
The former under-18 and under-19 international played 38 times for Barcelona B last season, scoring 11 goals.
He is set to be joined at Anfield by Simon Mignolet, with Liverpool expected to complete a £9m move for the Sunderland goalkeeper next week.
The Belgium international is expected on Merseyside in the next few days to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of the move.
The Anfield club have already signed Kolo Toure from Manchester City on a free transfer and have a £6.7m deal agreed in principle for Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas which will go through once paperwork has been completed.
Rodgers is also progressing with a move to sign Shakhtar Donetsk's Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan but there may not be a swift resolution to that transfer with Liverpool facing competition from a number of European clubs.
The 24-year-old has a release clause in his contract, believed to be around £20m, and Liverpool are willing to meet it in an attempt to sign one of European football's most coveted emerging players.
That´s 50 mil the Scousers will be spending. Makes our loose change look so sad.
Has been mentioned a few pages earlier but we should nip in and grab Jonjo Shelvey from their overcrowded midfield.
Could end up signing Henderson if Liverpool manage to get the Armenian fella. Which in my opinion wouldn't be too bad given the right price. He's a good age, English, and would provide some much needed pace and creativity in our central midfield. This could prove to be more costly than out budget though
Southampton are going for some big players this window.
A fee agreed for Wanyama, can't see him going there though.
Quote from: grandad on June 22, 2013, 01:49:00 PM
That´s 50 mil the Scousers will be spending. Makes our loose change look so sad.
Liverpool certainly flash the cash - but to what effect is rather open to question. They have an overall loss of £65million in transfer deals over the previous three seasons.
They got a nice wodge of Russian cash for Torres, and will probably clear a few bob on the £25million they shelled out when Suarez leaves these shores, Shelvey was a good deal at £1.8. But there are some stumers to weigh against this (Carroll in:36 out:15, Meireles, Downing, Henderson, Charlie Adam all cost more than they will probably ever be worth) and they have a whole bunch currently on the book on whom (at the most generous interpretation) the jury is still out. I know that Liverpool are too big, important and generally wonderful to ever have serious financial problems - but, on the whole, I think I'd prefer our more careful approach to expenditure.
Quote from: Legate21 on June 22, 2013, 02:03:49 PM
Could end up signing Henderson if Liverpool manage to get the Armenian fella. Which in my opinion wouldn't be too bad given the right price. He's a good age, English, and would provide some much needed pace and creativity in our central midfield. This could prove to be more costly than out budget though
Henderson turned down a move to us last year as part of the proposed Dempsey deal.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9662510/Liverpools-Jordan-Henderson-was-shocked-to-be-told-he-could-leave-Anfield.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9662510/Liverpools-Jordan-Henderson-was-shocked-to-be-told-he-could-leave-Anfield.html)
I doubt he'd come to us now
Quote from: bucksfulham on June 22, 2013, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on June 22, 2013, 02:03:49 PM
Could end up signing Henderson if Liverpool manage to get the Armenian fella. Which in my opinion wouldn't be too bad given the right price. He's a good age, English, and would provide some much needed pace and creativity in our central midfield. This could prove to be more costly than out budget though
Henderson turned down a move to us last year as part of the proposed Dempsey deal.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9662510/Liverpools-Jordan-Henderson-was-shocked-to-be-told-he-could-leave-Anfield.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9662510/Liverpools-Jordan-Henderson-was-shocked-to-be-told-he-could-leave-Anfield.html)
I doubt he'd come to us now
that was no loss on our part. only jon jo shelvy is more overated than he is in the entire world.
Quote from: fulhamben on June 22, 2013, 08:48:21 PM
Quote from: bucksfulham on June 22, 2013, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: Legate21 on June 22, 2013, 02:03:49 PM
Could end up signing Henderson if Liverpool manage to get the Armenian fella. Which in my opinion wouldn't be too bad given the right price. He's a good age, English, and would provide some much needed pace and creativity in our central midfield. This could prove to be more costly than out budget though
Henderson turned down a move to us last year as part of the proposed Dempsey deal.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9662510/Liverpools-Jordan-Henderson-was-shocked-to-be-told-he-could-leave-Anfield.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9662510/Liverpools-Jordan-Henderson-was-shocked-to-be-told-he-could-leave-Anfield.html)
I doubt he'd come to us now
that was no loss on our part. only jon jo shelvy is more overated than he is in the entire world.
He's more than a decent player, and would have been very good for a club like ours, but he was extremely hyped when Liverpool signed him.
Would be happy to see us bring in Manolev , Buttner , Sako , Enoh , Huddlestone & Gayle with Frei & Richardson leaving
Quote from: JudgeBread on June 22, 2013, 01:50:40 PM
Has been mentioned a few pages earlier but we should nip in and grab Jonjo Shelvey from their overcrowded midfield.
You can't be serious
We should go in for Younes Belhanda and Bafetimbi Gomis who are being courted by Villa and Cardiff respectively. Good technical players one a creative midfiled player and one striker.
Not Shelvey and Henderson bothare not good enough. It would be a waste of time and money, considering they're English.
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on June 23, 2013, 06:16:05 PM
We should go in for Younes Belhanda and Bafetimbi Gomis who are being courted by Villa and Cardiff respectively. Good technical players one a creative midfiled player and one striker.
Not Shelvey and Henderson bothare not good enough. It would be a waste of time and money, considering they're English.
Agree with Belhanda and Gomis over Henderson and Voldemort, but I'd be looking to a different Lyon player too; Gourcuff has barely played this season, has one year left on his contract, and is still just 26. He's out of form, but could be amazing for us. Pipe dreams, I know..
I'm sure someone said about getting some players from Palermo as they were relegated last season. Would anyone fancy Abel Hernandez? Fast of the shoulder type striker... And what would he be valued at do you think?
Quote from: Humbled on June 23, 2013, 09:06:59 PM
I'm sure someone said about getting some players from Palermo as they were relegated last season. Would anyone fancy Abel Hernandez? Fast of the shoulder type striker... And what would he be valued at do you think?
He's the sort of player who's great on FIFA (pace..) and is still developing. But having only managed 1 goal this season, 10 league goals in the past 3 seasons, and regularly suffers terrible injuries - we'd best avoid him.. I think he'd be available for less than £7mil (transfermkt value him at £3.5m), but I honestly think we could do better. I'd like to see players like Bojan or Rémy on our radar.
My mate who supports Chelsea said remy would be a good buy but also he mentioned thus ba is not highly throught upon at Chelsea and we should put In a bid for him
Quote from: Craven Mad on June 23, 2013, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: Humbled on June 23, 2013, 09:06:59 PM
I'm sure someone said about getting some players from Palermo as they were relegated last season. Would anyone fancy Abel Hernandez? Fast of the shoulder type striker... And what would he be valued at do you think?
He's the sort of player who's great on FIFA (pace..) and is still developing. But having only managed 1 goal this season, 10 league goals in the past 3 seasons, and regularly suffers terrible injuries - we'd best avoid him.. I think he'd be available for less than £7mil (transfermkt value him at £3.5m), but I honestly think we could do better. I'd like to see players like Bojan or Rémy on our radar.
Agreed. Would take remy at the right price.
Quote from: ollienixs on June 23, 2013, 10:06:14 PM
My mate who supports Chelsea said remy would be a good buy but also he mentioned thus ba is not highly throught upon at Chelsea and we should put In a bid for him
100% agree. If Chelsea plan on holding onto Torres and Lukaku, and rumors suggest buy another striker (even Rooney), Ba could slip into 3rd/4th choice - completely worth a bid!
Would like to see us sign Manolev , Buttner , Huddlestone , Enoh , Sako & Gayle with Frei going to Turkey them signings are realistic & would give us a good squad
Kicker article suggesting Riether wants to move to Schalke out tomorrow, preview is on its iPad app #fulhamish
Quote from: Craven Mad on June 23, 2013, 10:15:21 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on June 23, 2013, 10:06:14 PM
My mate who supports Chelsea said remy would be a good buy but also he mentioned thus ba is not highly throught upon at Chelsea and we should put In a bid for him
100% agree. If Chelsea plan on holding onto Torres and Lukaku, and rumors suggest buy another striker (even Rooney), Ba could slip into 3rd/4th choice - completely worth a bid!
given our notorious medicals, can't see Ba's knee being able to pass the tests...
Quote from: Joe McDonald on June 24, 2013, 10:21:29 AM
Quote from: Craven Mad on June 23, 2013, 10:15:21 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on June 23, 2013, 10:06:14 PM
My mate who supports Chelsea said remy would be a good buy but also he mentioned thus ba is not highly throught upon at Chelsea and we should put In a bid for him
100% agree. If Chelsea plan on holding onto Torres and Lukaku, and rumors suggest buy another striker (even Rooney), Ba could slip into 3rd/4th choice - completely worth a bid!
given our notorious medicals, can't see Ba's knee being able to pass the tests...
Richardson slipped through.. :Get Coat gif:
Quote from: Craven Mad on June 24, 2013, 10:56:14 AM
Quote from: Joe McDonald on June 24, 2013, 10:21:29 AM
Quote from: Craven Mad on June 23, 2013, 10:15:21 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on June 23, 2013, 10:06:14 PM
My mate who supports Chelsea said remy would be a good buy but also he mentioned thus ba is not highly throught upon at Chelsea and we should put In a bid for him
100% agree. If Chelsea plan on holding onto Torres and Lukaku, and rumors suggest buy another striker (even Rooney), Ba could slip into 3rd/4th choice - completely worth a bid!
given our notorious medicals, can't see Ba's knee being able to pass the tests...
Richardson slipped through.. :Get Coat gif:
good point, well made!
Fulham are in negotiations to buy Bakary Sako and Jackett admitted the £4million-plus rated winger will go.
The Wolves boss said: "Will he want to stay and play in League One? That's doubtful.
"I don't know how far it's gone down the road, but it's accurate to say the process has started and things are activated."
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/ (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/)
Quote from: Baider on June 24, 2013, 11:53:39 AM
Fulham are in negotiations to buy Bakary Sako and Jackett admitted the £4million-plus rated winger will go.
The Wolves boss said: "Will he want to stay and play in League One? That's doubtful.
"I don't know how far it's gone down the road, but it's accurate to say the process has started and things are activated."
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/ (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/)
God, I hate Jamie O'Hara.
Quote from: EJL on June 24, 2013, 12:36:10 PM
Quote from: Baider on June 24, 2013, 11:53:39 AM
Fulham are in negotiations to buy Bakary Sako and Jackett admitted the £4million-plus rated winger will go.
The Wolves boss said: "Will he want to stay and play in League One? That's doubtful.
"I don't know how far it's gone down the road, but it's accurate to say the process has started and things are activated."
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/ (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/)
God, I hate Jamie O'Hara.
Completely agree. Nonetheless, I remember the days when almost everyone on here was desperate for O'Hara to come here.. How quickly times change.
Good news about the Sako deal progressing. I hope that it, assuming it goes through, doesn't spell the end for Kaca or Frei.
I think Frei wants to leave, IMO he wants to play in Turkey. I would rather keep Kaca than Frei if we have to sell one.
On another note I see Southampton have made an offer to Nannogalian of Caliagri
Quote from: westcliff white on June 24, 2013, 01:01:03 PM
I think Frei wants to leave, IMO he wants to play in Turkey. I would rather keep Kaca than Frei if we have to sell one.
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Quote from: andersons11 on June 24, 2013, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 24, 2013, 01:01:03 PM
I think Frei wants to leave, IMO he wants to play in Turkey. I would rather keep Kaca than Frei if we have to sell one.
093.gif :plus one:
I can't disagree, but if you look how far Kaca has come in 2 years (19-21) it's phenomenal.. Frei is still just 19 and we may end up seriously regretting selling him so prematurely. When he gets linked to Dortmund - Champ League runner up - he must have more than most give him credit for. Yes, he is predictable (lean left, shift right, shoot/miss..) but how many of our players have been linked with Champions League finalists?? Kaca is unquestionably more useful now though.
Quote from: Craven Mad on June 24, 2013, 01:59:26 PM
Quote from: andersons11 on June 24, 2013, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 24, 2013, 01:01:03 PM
I think Frei wants to leave, IMO he wants to play in Turkey. I would rather keep Kaca than Frei if we have to sell one.
093.gif :plus one:
I can't disagree, but if you look how far Kaca has come in 2 years (19-21) it's phenomenal.. Frei is still just 19 and we may end up seriously regretting selling him so prematurely. When he gets linked to Dortmund - Champ League runner up - he must have more than most give him credit for. Yes, he is predictable (lean left, shift right, shoot/miss..) but how many of our players have been linked with Champions League finalists?? Kaca is unquestionably more useful now though.
This attitude seems to fit Fulham at the moment. I wish there was more transparency from Fulham about their long term plans for the squad.
Why people..and I include Jol in this...want to sell Frei I just don't understand.
For me he's been the most exciting player to come from the 'youth' setup. OK last season was a washout but he's still only 19. Loads of time for him to improve. Absolute madness to let him go unless some other club throws loads of money at us for him.
Quote from: MJG on June 24, 2013, 03:28:30 PM
Why people..and I include Jol in this...want to sell Frei I just don't understand.
For me he's been the most exciting player to come from the 'youth' setup. OK last season was a washout but he's still only 19. Loads of time for him to improve. Absolute madness to let him go unless some other club throws loads of money at us for him.
totally agree, id even go as far to say he is the only exciting player we have full stop. now i love berba and ruiz, but they are class, not exciting. maybe just maybe ashkan is the only one who comes close to being exciting but when frei gets the ball and starts to run, there is no better sight
Quote from: fulhamben on June 24, 2013, 03:31:29 PM
Quote from: MJG on June 24, 2013, 03:28:30 PM
Why people..and I include Jol in this...want to sell Frei I just don't understand.
For me he's been the most exciting player to come from the 'youth' setup. OK last season was a washout but he's still only 19. Loads of time for him to improve. Absolute madness to let him go unless some other club throws loads of money at us for him.
totally agree, id even go as far to say he is the only exciting player we have full stop. now i love berba and ruiz, but they are class, not exciting. maybe just maybe ashkan is the only one who comes close to being exciting but when frei gets the ball and starts to run, there is no better sight
Its not that i want him gone, his performances particularly against Chelsea were phenomenal. However if the club continues to be a selling club and does not attempt to hold on to its rising talent then we have to do whats best for the time being. It really is unfortunate. I want to see Frei in the white shirt for many years but it doesnt seem to be the Fulham trend at the moment. Imagine the results we could have gotten this past season had we kept on to Dembele, Dempsey and even Murphy.
Is it possible that Karim is the one "forcing" this move.....unhappy at playing time and loans?
I really don't like the idea of giving up on talented youngsters either, especially since the idea of youth seems so foreign with the 1st team at the moment. If he no longer wants to be here, then there's no point waiting out his contract so that he can leave on a free.
Quote from: EJL on June 24, 2013, 12:36:10 PM
Quote from: Baider on June 24, 2013, 11:53:39 AM
Fulham are in negotiations to buy Bakary Sako and Jackett admitted the £4million-plus rated winger will go.
The Wolves boss said: "Will he want to stay and play in League One? That's doubtful.
"I don't know how far it's gone down the road, but it's accurate to say the process has started and things are activated."
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/ (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/)
God, I hate Jamie O'Hara.
How is he still only 26???
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Is it possible that Karim is the one "forcing" this move.....unhappy at playing time and loans?
I really don't like the idea of giving up on talented youngsters either, especially since the idea of youth seems so foreign with the 1st team at the moment. If he no longer wants to be here, then there's no point waiting out his contract so that he can leave on a free.
Completely right. I just hope that if we sell him we attach a heap of "add-ons" and future-sale fees etc.. I have a feeling that, given the chance to develop, he's gonna be huge..
He may have a certain predictability about him (no doubt cutting right always worked in youth setups, just not at the top-level, and he needs to learn this) but it's his vision of space, movement and passing, combined with his innate agility and dribbling, which will make him a formidable, Goetze-esque CAM in the future.
Hopefully we can benefit, in some way.
Anyone think Stephane Sessegnon could be what we need. As on Skysports Sunderland are looking to get rid
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Fulham are in negotiations to buy Bakary Sako and Jackett admitted the £4million-plus rated winger will go.
The Wolves boss said: "Will he want to stay and play in League One? That's doubtful.
"I don't know how far it's gone down the road, but it's accurate to say the process has started and things are activated."
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/ (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/21/kenny-jackett-no-one-wants-to-buy-jamie-ohara/)
God, I hate Jamie O'Hara.
How is he still only 26???
You'd expect him to be in his 30's wouldn't you. He's another one of those players who's been around for ages, so you naturally expect him to be older. It's like Lennon of Spurs, seems to have been around for years but has only just turned 26 as well.
Two bids for Redmond of Birmingham accepted.
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Two bids for Redmond of Birmingham accepted.
Norwich and Swansea apparently. If he ain't gonna cost too much then it could be a worthwhile bit of business, but equally the major interest has seemed to rail off on him a bit recently. Wasn't it a year or so ago he was being linked with some of the big boys, or at least the likes of Everton.
Also, £12million for Wanyama from Southamton? They're throwing some big money around again, wasn't it a similar amount of money for Gaston Ramirez last summer? It just doesn't seem right for a club of their (recent) standing to be spending that sort of money again.
Quote from: MJG on June 24, 2013, 03:28:30 PM
Why people..and I include Jol in this...want to sell Frei I just don't understand.
For me he's been the most exciting player to come from the 'youth' setup. OK last season was a washout but he's still only 19. Loads of time for him to improve. Absolute madness to let him go unless some other club throws loads of money at us for him.
We don't have any basis to conclude that Jol wants to sell Frei, just rumors about interest from other clubs.
I still believe come September Frei & Riether will be Fulham players
With Mignolet going to Liverpool how about Schwarzer back to the North East & this time Sunderland?
Football irony would be him lining up against us on the opening day
According to talk sport we are interested in Nancy winger Yohan Mollo
Is he any good?
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According to talk sport we are interested in Nancy winger Yohan Mollo
Is he any good?
Been linked for quite a while. He's a quick winger, full of tricks, but not sure about his consistency. Still young as well. Decent buy if he comes.
I don't like seeing us linked with wingers as we have a good solid pro in Duff, Dejagah returning from injury & 3 talented youngsters in Kacaniklic , Frei & Mesca, we need to be focusing on central midfield
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Quote from: spikey norman on June 24, 2013, 09:31:50 PM
According to talk sport we are interested in Nancy winger Yohan Mollo
Is he any good?
Been linked for quite a while. He's a quick winger, full of tricks, but not sure about his consistency. Still young as well. Decent buy if he comes.
Just 23. Got 7 goals and 13 assists in 36 appearances last season whilst on loan for Saint Etienne.
Funnily enough, Mollo was pretty much Saint Etienne's replacement for Bakary Sako after he moved to Wolves.. I'd like him, more than Sako, but I just can't him coming to us.
Here's a clip of Mollo's "Best Bits" from this year: (it has to be watched on Youtube, not here.. 075.gif)
Yohan Mollo - Saint Etienne - Show 2013 - Skills & Goals - HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aanx9dTw1_4#ws)
Mollo looks like he could be a proper player for us if he were to come.
Quote from: andersons11 on June 24, 2013, 11:02:51 PM
Mollo looks like he could be a proper player for us if he were to come.
The fact of the matter is that his loan with Saint Etienne is finished, and Nancy were relegated; he's not gonna want to be playing in the lower leagues in France - he has to find a new club. His successful loan-spell may have priced Saint Etienne out of a deal (unless they had an agreed clause), so we might get lucky.
I definitely think we'd be better with Mollo than Sako. Nonetheless, from what Kenny Jackett has said, a deal for Sako may well already be sorted.
Just watched the you tube clips of Mollo and he looks like a very quick player with clever footwork which wouldnt be out of place in the prem
If he came he could easily become a cult figure just for the haircut alone
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 24, 2013, 10:22:06 PM
I don't like seeing us linked with wingers as we have a good solid pro in Duff, Dejagah returning from injury & 3 talented youngsters in Kacaniklic , Frei & Mesca, we need to be focusing on central midfield
Duff was rubbish ever since he signed a new contract. Frei seems set to leave, question marks over Kacaniklic and Mesca is unproven. There definitely is a need.
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Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 24, 2013, 10:22:06 PM
I don't like seeing us linked with wingers as we have a good solid pro in Duff, Dejagah returning from injury & 3 talented youngsters in Kacaniklic , Frei & Mesca, we need to be focusing on central midfield
Duff was rubbish ever since he signed a new contract. Frei seems set to leave, question marks over Kacaniklic and Mesca is unproven. There definitely is a need.
I don't think Duff was rubbish, he's still a true pro, but unfortunately to old now. His pace has gone which was a lot to do with his game. without that, he can't beat his man and score goals. But like you say, there definitely is a need.
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I don't like seeing us linked with wingers as we have a good solid pro in Duff, Dejagah returning from injury & 3 talented youngsters in Kacaniklic , Frei & Mesca, we need to be focusing on central midfield
Duff was rubbish ever since he signed a new contract. Frei seems set to leave, question marks over Kacaniklic and Mesca is unproven. There definitely is a need.
I don't think Duff was rubbish, he's still a true pro, but unfortunately to old now. His pace has gone which was a lot to do with his game. without that, he can't beat his man and score goals. But like you say, there definitely is a need.
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Also according to talk sport Torino are keen to sign urby emanuelson as he isn't going to be part of ac milan's plans for next season
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I don't like seeing us linked with wingers as we have a good solid pro in Duff, Dejagah returning from injury & 3 talented youngsters in Kacaniklic , Frei & Mesca, we need to be focusing on central midfield
Duff was rubbish ever since he signed a new contract. Frei seems set to leave, question marks over Kacaniklic and Mesca is unproven. There definitely is a need.
I don't think Duff was rubbish, he's still a true pro, but unfortunately to old now. His pace has gone which was a lot to do with his game. without that, he can't beat his man and score goals. But like you say, there definitely is a need.
:plus one:
Duff is a conconsummateoproffesionalf he were rubbish he wouwouldn'tve adapted his style to suit what he can still do. The "rubbish" oppopinionsme from those who only see what he was instead of how he helps the team. Yes he isnisn't good as he once was, that was a high standard, but hes not past it in the grand scheme of things. A very useful player to have in the squad, if for his mind alone and some late sub appappearances
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Also according to talk sport Torino are keen to sign urby emanuelson as he isn't going to be part of ac milan's plans for next season
if thats the case we should have a go.
Just want to bring up Southampton quickly. They're bidding £12m for Wanyama, €13m for Nainggolan and signed Lovren for £10m. Does anyone have any clue where they're getting their money from?! That's £30m on 3 players! Madness if they don't have some sort of underwriter back there....
Quote from: TWFL on June 24, 2013, 11:59:13 PM
Just want to bring up Southampton quickly. They're bidding £12m for Wanyama, €13m for Nainggolan and signed Lovren for £10m. Does anyone have any clue where they're getting their money from?! That's £30m on 3 players! Madness if they don't have some sort of underwriter back there....
Was thinking same, but having watched Celtic few times Wanyama is worth the shout. Cardiff were also interested. From what I gather though the move may be down to the salary. We shall see. Saints not going down that rocky road again are they?
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Just want to bring up Southampton quickly. They're bidding £12m for Wanyama, €13m for Nainggolan and signed Lovren for £10m. Does anyone have any clue where they're getting their money from?! That's £30m on 3 players! Madness if they don't have some sort of underwriter back there....
Was thinking same, but having watched Celtic few times Wanyama is worth the shout. Cardiff were also interested. From what I gather though the move may be down to the salary. We shall see. Saints not going down that rocky road again are they?
I agree. But I don't think they'll get both Wanyama and Nainggolan - both play the same position, and they already have Davis and Schneiderlin in that spot already.
Still, they do seem strangely able to splash. Don't forget they got Forren, Jay Rodriguez, Ramirez, Mayuka, Clyne etc last season, spending over £30mil in 12/13 season..
The owners are mega rich and now there manager is overly ambitious. A friend who works at the club says they have money burning in there pockets but all the players mentioned and more have been turning them down. Fair enough really. It's all well and good putting bids in but they are certainly being ambitious verging on the unrealistic.
I heard michu has been linked with Sunderland and a fan I know genuinely believes it could happen. I obviously pissed myself laughing.
All a bit quiet at the moment.
according to today's sun us,hull and wba are chasing Nordin Amrabat a WINGER from galatasaray for around £7.5 million
maybe this is where frei comes in as part of the deal
I see Birmingham are due to bid for Burn on Loan, surely this would then make us favourites to land Redmond?
Curtis Davies is going to Hull.
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I see Birmingham are due to bid for Burn on Loan, surely this would then make us favourites to land Redmond?
Lee Clark earlier today:
"I have agreed terms with two players and two Premier League clubs to take a right-sided centre-half and a left-sided centre-half on season-long loans."
Sky comment: Could Dan Burn be one of those players? Sky Sports understands that Birmingham are lining up a loan approach for the Fulham defender.
With all the silly season speculation, no names here but Fulham were top of the list (according to pundits and some fans) for rebuilding.
I think 3 more will come in. Striker who can score, midfielder who can pass and someone with pace. (which could be the same player as striker who can score) so that would make 2.
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With all the silly season speculation, no names here but Fulham were top of the list (according to pundits and some fans) for rebuilding.
I think 3 more will come in. Striker who can score, midfielder who can pass and someone with pace. (which could be the same player as striker who can score) so that would make 2.
i think we will sign 5 more. 3 starters. if riether goes, maybe 6 more.
PAOK's owner said he was unsuccessful in enticing Berbatov to Greece.
"I offered Ronaldinho 6.5 million euros a year, but he would not even discuss the possibility of moving to Greece. It was the same with Berbatov and Drogba"
If
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I see Birmingham are due to bid for Burn on Loan, surely this would then make us favourites to land Redmond?
Lee Clark earlier today:
"I have agreed terms with two players and two Premier League clubs to take a right-sided centre-half and a left-sided centre-half on season-long loans."
Sky comment: Could Dan Burn be one of those players? Sky Sports understands that Birmingham are lining up a loan approach for the Fulham defender.
if that's the case we better hurry up as Swansea and Norwich have had bids accepted for Redmond
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PAOK's owner said he was unsuccessful in enticing Berbatov to Greece.
"I offered Ronaldinho 6.5 million euros a year, but he would not even discuss the possibility of moving to Greece. It was the same with Berbatov and Drogba"
I think Greece has got to be one of the least appealing leagues around.
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All a bit quiet at the moment.
Yep. Think that's down to people on holidays etc. Personally don't expect anything until the start of July..
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All a bit quiet at the moment.
Yep. Think that's down to people on holidays etc. Personally don't expect anything until the start of July..
I think we have a couple pretty much sorted but will be announced around the same time as the kit.
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All a bit quiet at the moment.
Yep. Think that's down to people on holidays etc. Personally don't expect anything until the start of July..
Like you say, most but all are on holiday and you won't naturally get any activity until the 1st of July. In regards to our 4 signings already, we were sensible enough to get these done at the tail end of last season, or at least tie something up when they fell through last time. I was told that Stekelenburg had agreed with Fulham, in principle, that he'd come in the summer after a move fell through in January. Same as Boateng.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/ligue-1-blanc-takes-psg-ancelotti-joins-real-104313784.html (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/ligue-1-blanc-takes-psg-ancelotti-joins-real-104313784.html)
Ligue 1 - Blanc takes over at PSG as Ancelotti joins Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed the new coach at Real Madrid, with Laurent Blanc confirmed as his replacement at Paris Saint-Germain.
Having some managers at some of the big Clubs should help move things along as well (if Bale moves, does Kaca?).
Redmond to Fulham with Burn to Birmingham for the season, that would be a good deal
I hope not. It would be the Dembele all over. If modric hadnt left we would have Dembele, same with Kaca, Bale i would assume. Tired of Spurs going for our players.
Danny Williams to Reading, from Hoffenheim.
Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
God damn off season is boring
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
no, but he certainly didnt help them stay up.... was hoping our days of lower league gambles were over. its not even like he is young. isnt he 25?
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
no, but he certainly didnt help them stay up.... was hoping our days of lower league gambles were over. its not even like he is young. isnt he 25?
actually he had a pretty decent season last season (yes i just checked) but would still be a gamble, think of players like delfounso who were extremily highly rated in the champs league and have done nothing in the prem. its ahuge step up especially for a player halfway through his career
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
no, but he certainly didnt help them stay up.... was hoping our days of lower league gambles were over. its not even like he is young. isnt he 25?
actually he had a pretty decent season last season (yes i just checked) but would still be a gamble, think of players like delfounso who were extremily highly rated in the champs league and have done nothing in the prem. its ahuge step up especially for a player halfway through his career
Nathan Delfouneso came through Villa's academy and has never impressed at Championship level.
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
no, but he certainly didnt help them stay up.... was hoping our days of lower league gambles were over. its not even like he is young. isnt he 25?
actually he had a pretty decent season last season (yes i just checked) but would still be a gamble, think of players like delfounso who were extremily highly rated in the champs league and have done nothing in the prem. its ahuge step up especially for a player halfway through his career
Nathan Delfouneso came through Villa's academy and has never impressed at Championship level.
you are correct, who was the kid they got from leeds then?
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
no, but he certainly didnt help them stay up.... was hoping our days of lower league gambles were over. its not even like he is young. isnt he 25?
actually he had a pretty decent season last season (yes i just checked) but would still be a gamble, think of players like delfounso who were extremily highly rated in the champs league and have done nothing in the prem. its ahuge step up especially for a player halfway through his career
Nathan Delfouneso came through Villa's academy and has never impressed at Championship level.
you are correct, who was the kid they got from leeds then?
i was thinking of fabian delph
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Surely we won't bring in both Redmond & Sako, i think we are just in for Sako
yessssssssssssssssss division 3 player with a relegation already under his belt
It's not like he's the reason they were relegated. I don't see the issue in that regard.
no, but he certainly didnt help them stay up.... was hoping our days of lower league gambles were over. its not even like he is young. isnt he 25?
actually he had a pretty decent season last season (yes i just checked) but would still be a gamble, think of players like delfounso who were extremily highly rated in the champs league and have done nothing in the prem. its ahuge step up especially for a player halfway through his career
Nathan Delfouneso came through Villa's academy and has never impressed at Championship level.
you are correct, who was the kid they got from leeds then?
i was thinking of fabian delph
Although Delph actually played extremely well from February onwards, but, as you say, on the whole he's been pretty average since moving to Villa.
Happy 50th page everyone!
To celebrate...
"Howard Wilkinson to be appointed as Fulham's new Billy The Badger on an interim basis, until Gary Megson becomes available."
- Various
Here's to another 50! :wine:
says a lot about the transfer culture in football today when we have a ratio of 1 signing to 12.5 pages of speculation :005:
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says a lot about the transfer culture in football today when we have a ratio of 1 signing to 12.5 pages of speculation :005:
Thats more accurate than most papers....
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says a lot about the transfer culture in football today when we have a ratio of 1 signing to 12.5 pages of speculation :005:
Thats more accurate than most papers....
ya, and sources are actually cited... even if it is just back to those same papers speculating... technically a bit higher journalistic standard.
Is tevez going to juventus for £10 million a bargain for them?
Have we signed Bently, O'Hara, Heskey or Carolton Cole yet? Jeeeeezzzzz we're slow this window.
Be patient. Next week I feel sure we will have something happening
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 26, 2013, 09:00:23 AM
Have we signed Bently, O'Hara, Heskey or Carolton Cole yet? Jeeeeezzzzz we're slow this window.
We've signed 4 players which is more than most other clubs. It's just been a slow month in terms of transfer news.
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Quote from: FFC1987 on June 26, 2013, 09:00:23 AM
Have we signed Bently, O'Hara, Heskey or Carolton Cole yet? Jeeeeezzzzz we're slow this window.
We've signed 4 players which is more than most other clubs. It's just been a slow month in terms of transfer news.
I'm going to make a wild guess and say that it was irony.
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Have we signed Bently, O'Hara, Heskey or Carolton Cole yet? Jeeeeezzzzz we're slow this window.
We've signed 4 players which is more than most other clubs. It's just been a slow month in terms of transfer news.
I'm going to make a wild guess and say that it was irony.
Well spotted ;)
Quote from: spikey norman on June 26, 2013, 08:24:32 AM
Is tevez going to juventus for £10 million a bargain for them?
Yes, a huge bargain..... If I was Liverpool I would have tried to sign him to replace the Biter!!
Quote from: FFC1987 on June 26, 2013, 09:00:23 AM
Have we signed Bently, O'Hara, Heskey or Carolton Cole yet? Jeeeeezzzzz we're slow this window.
Heskey's middle name is Ivanhoe...oops, wrong thread
Quote from: spikey norman on June 26, 2013, 08:24:32 AM
Is tevez going to juventus for £10 million a bargain for them?
No!
He's going to cost Juventus £88m over 3 years.
the fe is a bargin, the salary not so much
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Is tevez going to juventus for £10 million a bargain for them?
No!
He's going to cost Juventus £88m over 3 years.
wow, really?? seems a lot...
would that make him the highest paid footballer in the world then???
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Is tevez going to juventus for £10 million a bargain for them?
No!
He's going to cost Juventus £88m over 3 years.
You're telling me they're going to pay him half a million every week?
Quote from: The Moose on June 26, 2013, 02:34:21 PM
You're telling me they're going to pay him half a million every week?
I don't believe it myself although he'll be on similar money to what he's on at Man City. So it's going to be astronomical.
So it's not a great deal. It's like when Hull City were last in the league and they signed players on free transfers or for low fees, yet all of them were on ridiculous wages.
Surprised there has been no more speculation on us signing André Pierre Gignac....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2348450/Newcastle-target-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-12m-transfer.html#ixzz2XGikFVHd (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2348450/Newcastle-target-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-12m-transfer.html#ixzz2XGikFVHd)
Quote from: Putney on June 26, 2013, 03:57:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on June 26, 2013, 02:34:21 PM
You're telling me they're going to pay him half a million every week?
I don't believe it myself although he'll be on similar money to what he's on at Man City. So it's going to be astronomical.
So it's not a great deal. It's like when Hull City were last in the league and they signed players on free transfers or for low fees, yet all of them were on ridiculous wages.
You're the one that said it. £88 million minus £10 million for the transfer fee, leaves £78 million. £78 million divided by 156 (the number of weeks in three years) is £500,000 per week. Making him the best paid player in the world by a long long distance.
Quote from: The Moose on June 26, 2013, 06:23:04 PM
Quote from: Putney on June 26, 2013, 03:57:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on June 26, 2013, 02:34:21 PM
You're telling me they're going to pay him half a million every week?
I don't believe it myself although he'll be on similar money to what he's on at Man City. So it's going to be astronomical.
So it's not a great deal. It's like when Hull City were last in the league and they signed players on free transfers or for low fees, yet all of them were on ridiculous wages.
You're the one that said it. £88 million minus £10 million for the transfer fee, leaves £78 million. £78 million divided by 156 (the number of weeks in three years) is £500,000 per week. Making him the best paid player in the world by a long long distance.
That figure could be the absolute max, so include bonuses for winning everything plus signing on fees and anything else they add on to contracts these days.
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on June 26, 2013, 06:07:44 PM
Surprised there has been no more speculation on us signing André Pierre Gignac....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2348450/Newcastle-target-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-12m-transfer.html#ixzz2XGikFVHd (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2348450/Newcastle-target-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-12m-transfer.html#ixzz2XGikFVHd)
The reason is he is not cheap now, marsielle sold Remy as Gignac found some form again, so both of those factors increase the price
Quote from: westcliff white on June 26, 2013, 06:50:17 PM
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on June 26, 2013, 06:07:44 PM
Surprised there has been no more speculation on us signing André Pierre Gignac....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2348450/Newcastle-target-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-12m-transfer.html#ixzz2XGikFVHd (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2348450/Newcastle-target-Andre-Pierre-Gignac-12m-transfer.html#ixzz2XGikFVHd)
The reason is he is not cheap now, marsielle sold Remy as Gignac found some form again, so both of those factors increase the price
Exactly. I'd love him here, for the £4mil we had accepted in jan, but having had almost a 1 in 2 season (18 in 40) he will be waaaay out of our price range now.
Quote from: The Moose on June 26, 2013, 06:23:04 PM
Quote from: Putney on June 26, 2013, 03:57:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on June 26, 2013, 02:34:21 PM
You're telling me they're going to pay him half a million every week?
I don't believe it myself although he'll be on similar money to what he's on at Man City. So it's going to be astronomical.
So it's not a great deal. It's like when Hull City were last in the league and they signed players on free transfers or for low fees, yet all of them were on ridiculous wages.
You're the one that said it. £88 million minus £10 million for the transfer fee, leaves £78 million. £78 million divided by 156 (the number of weeks in three years) is £500,000 per week. Making him the best paid player in the world by a long long distance.
Reports in Italy are saying its substantially less than that. Around 5m euros a season so close to 100k euros a week.
Looks like Olympiacos are going to beat us to the season long loan signing of Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano according to talksport
The Guardian are reporting Bent to Newcastle in their "rumour mill".
Also, Arshavin to Zenit done - a 2 year deal - according to Sky.
if riether does leave i think Micah Richards would be an amazing signing. he might want to leave as zabaleta and maicon are ahead of him in the pecking order. only problem would be his price i guess.
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 27, 2013, 02:29:56 PM
if riether does leave i think Micah Richards would be an amazing signing. he might want to leave as zabaleta and maicon are ahead of him in the pecking order. only problem would be his price i guess.
English, relatively young and City have no need to sell him as he's versatile, so you can bet he'd cost £10 million at the very, very least.
Quote from: EJL on June 27, 2013, 02:35:14 PM
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 27, 2013, 02:29:56 PM
if riether does leave i think Micah Richards would be an amazing signing. he might want to leave as zabaleta and maicon are ahead of him in the pecking order. only problem would be his price i guess.
English, relatively young and City have no need to sell him as he's versatile, so you can bet he'd cost £10 million at the very, very least.
it was reported that he can leave city the other day, id sell reither if we could get him all day long
No way we could get Richards. None whatsoever.
Even if the xfer fee was reasonable - for us - his wages wouldn't be. Fun to "what if", but it'll only happen in fantasyland.
Liam Rosenoir is to sign a further two year contract with Hull City.
Danny Simpson is to go from Newcastle to QPR.
TWO MORE PLAYERS WE HAVE MISSED OUT ON.
:Get Coat gif:
Cardiff have had an offer accepted by Copenhagen for Andreas Cornelius according to Sky.
PSV have given Sparky and Stoke permission to speak to Erik Pieters, again according to Sky.
Also, Bony fee agreed - to Swansea. Source = Mr Fulham
Younes Belhanda is on the market and is just the type of cm we need
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 27, 2013, 05:00:33 PM
Younes Belhanda is on the market and is just the type of cm we need
Word!
Let's hope he's still on the market til the last week of the window. Getting a sneaking feeling that we're done doing business til late again. Hoping that I'm wrong.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 27, 2013, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 27, 2013, 05:00:33 PM
Younes Belhanda is on the market and is just the type of cm we need
Word!
Let's hope he's still on the market til the last week of the window. Getting a sneaking feeling that we're done doing business til late again. Hoping that I'm wrong.
Well we did get four in already so that shows the clubs intentions. I have a feeling we are in for a treat come the first week of july and then the last few hours of the window. Though i may just be overly optimistic.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on June 27, 2013, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 27, 2013, 05:00:33 PM
Younes Belhanda is on the market and is just the type of cm we need
Word!
Let's hope he's still on the market til the last week of the window. Getting a sneaking feeling that we're done doing business til late again. Hoping that I'm wrong.
I think we might be in for one or two surprise signings again this year. The club will be wanting to keep transfer news low, to encourage the idea that funds are low; so clubs don't overcharge us for their players. Not sure whether there will be a marquee signing on the scale of Belhanda, but fingers crossed!
Quote from: EJL on June 27, 2013, 02:35:14 PM
Quote from: KP_FFC on June 27, 2013, 02:29:56 PM
if riether does leave i think Micah Richards would be an amazing signing. he might want to leave as zabaleta and maicon are ahead of him in the pecking order. only problem would be his price i guess.
English, relatively young and City have no need to sell him as he's versatile, so you can bet he'd cost £10 million at the very, very least.
Bayern Munich have allegedly been sniffing around too, according to the Daily Star:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk)
A mere £14m!
Looks like Bony to Swansea, Aubameyang to Newcastle (possibly) and Payet to Marseilles.
And more broken dreams ahead no doubt...
Bony would have been perfect up front for us. Shame to see him going elsewhere really, he's going to be brilliant for Swansea.
Sunderland in talks with Huddlestone
I'd forget the Huddleston's, Bent etc. We will sign someone for those positions that we've not even been discussing, I guarantee it.
http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/28/wolves-start-to-look-for-bakary-sako-replacement/? (http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/06/28/wolves-start-to-look-for-bakary-sako-replacement/?)
Player of the Year Sako is set to seal a £4million-plus move to Fulham next week. as Wolves were today hoping to complete Jackett's first signing in Crewe midfielder Luke Murphy.
With Wolves resigned to Sako's departure, the player's representatives have negotiated with the Craven Cottage club and an agreement on personal terms is in place once the fee is thrashed out.
But Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey and his close friend, Fulham counterpart Alistair Mackintosh, are still haggling.
Moxey, aware Sako is easily Wolves' most expensive asset, is keen to drive the price as high as possible, just like he did successfully last year with Steven Fletcher and Matt Jarvis.
Fulham remain leading contenders for Sako's signature but Lille, Lyon and Marseille are keen to take the winger back to France.
Sako wants to prove himself in England and there are one or two other clubs in this country who could come to the table if the move to west London falls through.
The departure of Sako would be the third winger Wolves have lost this summer, with Stephen Hunt freed and Adam Hammill sold to Huddersfield.
And Jackett has already put out feelers for a natural replacement on the left.
He said: "Sako is the only natural wide left player in the squad and, if he does go, that would need some attention. And we would need that option in the squad? Yes.
"We would want someone who has played there, someone with experience there and preferably left footed."
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 28, 2013, 11:37:11 AM
Sunderland in talks with Huddlestone
I'll be annoyed if they sign him, he's exactly what we need. We better have someone better lined up in case they do.
David Villa to Spurs!!
City will be sniffing around also though I am sure..
Quote from: Admin on June 28, 2013, 12:15:58 PM
I'd forget the Huddleston's, Bent etc. We will sign someone for those positions that we've not even been discussing, I guarantee it.
Spot on. Really don't think they'll come mainly, imo, because of the cost of English players. Bent and Huddlestone will cost over 10 mill together whereas we'll get someone from Europe who will cost a fraction of that and be much better.
Quote from: The Moose on June 28, 2013, 01:09:26 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 28, 2013, 11:37:11 AM
Sunderland in talks with Huddlestone
I'll be annoyed if they sign him, he's exactly what we need. We better have someone better lined up in case they do.
Disappointed if we do not sign him
Dispirited if we do not sign an alternative as good or better
Fulhamish if he signs for Mackams & plays a blinder on the opening day
Sunderland have a history of paying inflated transfer fees of the type that Spurs are rumored to be asking for Huddlestone, though, and we don't. If (hypothetically, not based on any particular rumor) they pay £15M for him, can any of you honestly say that you would have wanted Fulham to match or beat that offer?
pieters has gone to stoke
Quote from: jmh on June 28, 2013, 07:42:29 PM
Sunderland have a history of paying inflated transfer fees of the type that Spurs are rumored to be asking for Huddlestone, though, and we don't. If (hypothetically, not based on any particular rumor) they pay £15M for him, can any of you honestly say that you would have wanted Fulham to match or beat that offer?
I don't think anyone wants us to pay over the odds for Huddlestone. I do think people wanted us to sign him because he was undervalued both on the market and at Spurs. I don't care if we sign him or not as long as we sign someone with his qualities that could reasonably be expected to succeed in this league.
Most of us have been waiting/wanting this for over a - pretty much - full season now. When an available talent like him is seen to be going elsewhere without much real information demonstrating that we've attempted to lure him here, I think folks get antsy.
Quote from: FFC73 on June 28, 2013, 06:36:42 PM
Disappointed if we do not sign him
Dispirited if we do not sign an alternative as good or better
Fulhamish if he signs for Mackams & plays a blinder on the opening day
We need a player of his type, but wouldn't want to pay a big price for Huddlestone.
As to your last point. You know full well that Rule No. 1 states that 'Any player we narrowly fail to sign will always have a blinder against us, even if the rest of his career is complete rubbish.'
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
pieters has gone to stoke
He's right footed I think so I don't mind so much. We need width, no more Salcido's.
Quote from: jmh on June 28, 2013, 07:42:29 PM
Sunderland have a history of paying inflated transfer fees of the type that Spurs are rumored to be asking for Huddlestone, though, and we don't. If (hypothetically, not based on any particular rumor) they pay £15M for him, can any of you honestly say that you would have wanted Fulham to match or beat that offer?
They won't. Can't see him going for more than £6 million.
Quote from: The Moose on June 28, 2013, 09:50:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
pieters has gone to stoke
He's right footed I think so I don't mind so much. We need width, no more Salcido's.
Transfermarkt have him down as a lefty.
Quote from: EJL on June 28, 2013, 10:13:30 PM
Quote from: The Moose on June 28, 2013, 09:50:19 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on June 28, 2013, 08:14:01 PM
pieters has gone to stoke
He's right footed I think so I don't mind so much. We need width, no more Salcido's.
Transfermarkt have him down as a lefty.
I may be wrong. Just going by a computer game.
Southampton have apparently bid €20million for Leandro Damiao. That's ridiculous if true.
Any centre mids on FFC horizon... Only gap I want filling
X2 please Jol & Mac
Still think we should bring Manolev & Enoh back next season
Ajax rumoured to be looking for 6 million pros for enoh
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2013, 08:53:33 AM
Ajax rumoured to be looking for 6 million pros for enoh
Blimey, the Oudezijds Voorburgwal is going to be bit crowded if that one goes through.
A lot of twitter talk saying Sako is a done deal pending medicial. Fee and PT agreed.
I think he will be pretty good. I havent seen a wolves fan with a bad word to say about him
#Fulham is the highest contender to bring in Adel Taarabt from #QPR.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 29, 2013, 12:26:24 PM
A lot of twitter talk saying Sako is a done deal pending medicial. Fee and PT agreed.
I think he will be pretty good. I havent seen a wolves fan with a bad word to say about him
but do we need him?
Quote from: MJG on June 29, 2013, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 29, 2013, 12:26:24 PM
A lot of twitter talk saying Sako is a done deal pending medicial. Fee and PT agreed.
I think he will be pretty good. I havent seen a wolves fan with a bad word to say about him
but do we need him?
When Kaca goes to Spurs we probably will be a bit light in the area
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on June 29, 2013, 12:36:22 PM
#Fulham is the highest contender to bring in Adel Taarabt from #QPR.
i would be so happy if we could get him, at QPR he was undisciplined. Fulham would be a good club for him and we seem to bring out the best of players, and tarrabt has potential by the bucket load.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on June 29, 2013, 12:26:24 PM
A lot of twitter talk saying Sako is a done deal pending medicial. Fee and PT agreed.
I think he will be pretty good. I havent seen a wolves fan with a bad word to say about him
ive read his main weakness is defensive work
Any more than 5 mil for Huddlestone is a lot for a player with a history of lengthy injury. Our physios need a bit of a rest.
If we sign Sako, we've just got to get Vanzetti and there'll be anarchy in the forward line ;-)
sorry but I don't know anything about Vanzetti, where si this from?
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 29, 2013, 02:57:55 PM
sorry but I don't know anything about Vanzetti, where si this from?
Sacco and Vanzetti the anarchists...
Quote from: Snibbo on June 29, 2013, 02:05:05 PM
If we sign Sako, we've just got to get Vanzetti and there'll be anarchy in the forward line ;-)
LOL
carlos bocanegra has been released by rangers - really liked him when he was at fulham - looks like he is going back to msl
still got a shirt signed by him,liam rosenior and luis boa morte
Quote from: spikey norman on June 29, 2013, 03:27:30 PM
carlos bocanegra has been released by rangers - really liked him when he was at fulham - looks like he is going back to msl
still got a shirt signed by him,liam rosenior and luis boa morte
a great team player and leader. shame that Rangers couldn't keep their financial act together as Carlos would've been a very loyal, capable servant.
Quote from: Baider on June 29, 2013, 03:01:44 PM
Quote from: bulgariawhite on June 29, 2013, 02:57:55 PM
sorry but I don't know anything about Vanzetti, where si this from?
Sacco and Vanzetti the anarchists...
Anarchists they certainly were. They were executed for supposed involvement in a robbery and murder, despite inconvenient evidence that they were in different parts of the state of Massachusets at the time (and a subsequent confession from someone else).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl3_5X_FLwI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl3_5X_FLwI#)
Joan does the singing; the words are Vanzetti's.
"...we are children of life; death is small...Only silence is shame."
Fulham U21's Omri #Altman has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, on what I think is a loan deal
Quote from: westcliff white on June 29, 2013, 08:53:33 AM
Ajax rumoured to be looking for 6 million pros for enoh
Am a big fan of Enoh, but if fee is true then that is too much to pay for him.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on June 29, 2013, 05:01:50 PM
Fulham U21's Omri #Altman has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, on what I think is a loan deal
I should bloody well hope it's a loan deal.
Of all the various Fulham-related bods that have had an airing during the recent junior internationals, Altman was by far the most impressive.
De Guzman has agreed to another year with Swansea
fulham unwilling to pay 4mil http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/29/wolverhampton-wanderers-bakary-sako-fulham?CMP=twt_gu (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/29/wolverhampton-wanderers-bakary-sako-fulham?CMP=twt_gu)
Quote from: cmg on June 29, 2013, 05:42:19 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on June 29, 2013, 05:01:50 PM
Fulham U21's Omri #Altman has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv, on what I think is a loan deal
I should bloody well hope it's a loan deal.
Of all the various Fulham-related bods that have had an airing during the recent junior internationals, Altman was by far the most impressive.
No need to worry its a season long loan.
http://www.maccabi-tlv.co.il/en/news/news-articles/mta-negotiating-loan-deal-for-omri-altman/ (http://www.maccabi-tlv.co.il/en/news/news-articles/mta-negotiating-loan-deal-for-omri-altman/)
I think we will end up signing Sako but will it be the end of Frei?
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 29, 2013, 10:47:37 PM
I think we will end up signing Sako but will it be the end of Frei?
agree with that. Absolute disgrace letting a talent like Frei go. We don't need another winger what about 2 bloody central midfielders.
Sako's not worth £4 million. We already have Kacaniklic who could quite easily be scoring in excess of 10 goals a season in a couple of years' time.
Hopefully we keep Frei & Sako is used as a striker or humber 10
Hopefully keep both Frei and Kaca and if we have to get a another winger Mollo over Sako
Quote from: MJG on June 29, 2013, 10:50:34 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 29, 2013, 10:47:37 PM
I think we will end up signing Sako but will it be the end of Frei?
agree with that. Absolute disgrace letting a talent like Frei go. We don't need another winger what about 2 bloody central midfielders.
+1
Quote from: mangoputney on June 30, 2013, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: MJG on June 29, 2013, 10:50:34 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 29, 2013, 10:47:37 PM
I think we will end up signing Sako but will it be the end of Frei?
agree with that. Absolute disgrace letting a talent like Frei go. We don't need another winger what about 2 bloody central midfielders.
+1
Yes, Completely agree.
...but now i'm going to do a ridiculous thing and recommend another "winger."
Quote from: zschwartz on June 18, 2013, 10:47:35 AM
...kuyt from striker to winger i think is another example. hell, i'd still take kuyt as a sub on the wing or up top.
somebody up there is listening...
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/323479/? (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/323479/?)
ya, star, etc... but with the fenerbache scandal and ban from europe i don't think its that crazy of an idea... Yes, he is old. but his injury record is nonexistent. Look at the stats for appearances over the last 15 years...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Kuyt#Club_career_2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Kuyt#Club_career_2)
56 apps (17 goals, 15 assists) last season at 32 years of age. He hasn't had a season below 38 apps in the last decade and never one below 30 in his professional career.
Offers endless running, deft touch, good in the air, comfortable in multiple positions, not afraid of a tackle, etc. in the pocket or rotating central midfield/wide, he'll do good work. I've admired him for a long time but maybe a bit too long?
I think Frei wants to play in turkey, so it makes sense to have a back up plan.
But i do certainly agree we need some central midfield passers
Quote from: westcliff white on June 30, 2013, 09:14:20 AM
I think Frei wants to play in turkey, so it makes sense to have a back up plan.
But i do certainly agree we need some central midfield passers
:plus one:
But how many Danny Murphy´s & Steven Gerrard´s are there in our price range.
The Sunday press are intimating that Martin Jol is trying to wrestle the PSV Eindhoven striker, Ola Toivonen, away from the grasp of Norwich City.
Although it is being reported that Toivonen is on the verge of a £4.7 million move to Norwich, Jol is hoping that the offer of a higher salary may tempt the player to Craven Cottage.
His task may be helped by the fact that Jol and the player share the same agent. Furthermore, and this might be pushing it a little too far, Jol is hoping to get the £4.7 million fee down to a more respectable £3 million based on the fact that the 26year-old has only twelve months left on his contract.
An interesting one!
I wonder which way this one will turn!
Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=323342#ixzz2XhXAoSqp (http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=323342#ixzz2XhXAoSqp)
Let Norwich have him. Toivonen is so overrated - he's not even that great in a Dutch league where goals are far easier to come by. He's only ever going to be back-up so why spend so much on him? Finding it difficult to get excited about this one.
Not Toivonen. Useless!
Bringing in Stekelenburg , Riether , Amorebieta , Boateng & hopefully Sako for around 10m combined is good business by the club
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 30, 2013, 05:33:32 PM
Bringing in Stekelenburg , Riether , Amorebieta , Boateng & hopefully Sako for around 10m combined is good business by the club
Great business even. Shrewd business been Marty's greatest contribution since arriving. Somewhat offsetting my dismay over what was a pretty disappointing season.
Alistair Mac has to take plenty of credit too. He's a quality negotiator.
I doubt there's any truth in this one but...
a bulgarian sport-related website is mentioning the supposed "next big thing" - Georgi Milanov (21 years old and Bulgarian footballer of the year for 2012) to be about to move to the Premiership with Aston Villa and Fulham as his potential next clubs. I personally don't know him very well but he is a starter for the national team and is supposed to be playing as attacking midfielder while also capable of playing down both flanks...
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on June 30, 2013, 05:33:32 PM
Bringing in Stekelenburg , Riether , Amorebieta , Boateng & hopefully Sako for around 10m combined is good business by the club
Really great business. I just hope that we extravagantly go out and buy some quality 19-23yr olds to challenge for starting spots with the money we've saved. I saw that Nelson Oliveira was linked with the club today - sign him up!
Nelson Oliveira will never happen
I think we are a central midfielder away from being a top 10 side
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on July 01, 2013, 12:29:23 AM
I think we are a central midfielder away from being a top 10 side
....and some quality depth
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Why would we though? As much as i'd love him here, currently for that amount of money, he's not a priority.
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 01, 2013, 09:07:19 AM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Since when did Swansea get so much wedge?
Why would we though? As much as i'd love him here, currently for that amount of money, he's not a priority.
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Like Bony, I can personally see Chadli setting his sights a bit higher than Swansea. They can flash the cash as much as they want, but the hard truth is, this is only going to be their 3rd consecutive season in the Premiership. Although they've done well, I can start to see signs of a club starting to live outside their means, Southampton as well.
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
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...they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
that is a shame. i was really looking forward to a michu/bony attacking partnership... excepting November 23rd and January 28th, of course.
Quote from: Admin on July 01, 2013, 10:36:44 AM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Like Bony, I can personally see Chadli setting his sights a bit higher than Swansea. They can flash the cash as much as they want, but the hard truth is, this is only going to be their 3rd consecutive season in the Premiership. Although they've done well, I can start to see signs of a club starting to live outside their means, Southampton as well.
Saints are the perfect example. Family friends support them and say the club are feeling as if its got cash burning a hole in its pocket!
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 01, 2013, 10:45:47 AM
Quote from: Admin on July 01, 2013, 10:36:44 AM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Like Bony, I can personally see Chadli setting his sights a bit higher than Swansea. They can flash the cash as much as they want, but the hard truth is, this is only going to be their 3rd consecutive season in the Premiership. Although they've done well, I can start to see signs of a club starting to live outside their means, Southampton as well.
Saints are the perfect example. Family friends support them and say the club are feeling as if its got cash burning a hole in its pocket!
Look at Cardiff today - Cornelius for 7.5m, Ince for 8.5m and Mackay has told the press he's interested in Cardozo, who is 30 by the way, for 15m!
Crystal Palace have even spent a reported 8.5m in transfer fees on Dwight Gayle, a bloody championship striker!
With the new tv money this summer will surely see a new premier league transfer record for total money spent. I just hope we come out of it having brought in quality players for decent value.
twitter says wolves have allowed sako to enter negotiations with fulham.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on July 01, 2013, 03:52:10 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 01, 2013, 10:45:47 AM
Quote from: Admin on July 01, 2013, 10:36:44 AM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
Like Bony, I can personally see Chadli setting his sights a bit higher than Swansea. They can flash the cash as much as they want, but the hard truth is, this is only going to be their 3rd consecutive season in the Premiership. Although they've done well, I can start to see signs of a club starting to live outside their means, Southampton as well.
Saints are the perfect example. Family friends support them and say the club are feeling as if its got cash burning a hole in its pocket!
Look at Cardiff today - Cornelius for 7.5m, Ince for 8.5m and Mackay has told the press he's interested in Cardozo, who is 30 by the way, for 15m!
Crystal Palace have even spent a reported 8.5m in transfer fees on Dwight Gayle, a bloody championship striker!
With the new tv money this summer will surely see a new premier league transfer record for total money spent. I just hope we come out of it having brought in quality players for decent value.
The spending from some of these new Premier League clubs is astounding! Some of the players sound quality but even then it seems like they won't make a team guaranteed to stay up.
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 01, 2013, 08:29:49 AM
From Skysports
Swansea have tabled a bid believed to be around £8.5million for FC Twente forward Nacer Chadli, according to the Daily Star. It is reported that they have switched their attention to the Belgium international after becoming frustrated in their attempts to sign Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony.
That's Chadli Wales-bound then and set to play a blinder against us :( Can't see us stumping up that much to match their bid
It says "according to The Daily Star"
From the BBC sportsday webpage:-
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LATEST TRANSFER GOSSIP
Nathan Redmond is to leave Birmingham City for Norwich City, reports the Birmingham Mail.
The Blues star will link up again with former St Andrew's boss Chris Hughton at Carrow Road it is reported.
Blues are reportedly set to receive £2 million down and another £1.2 million in add-ons for the teenage winger, who is making his way to East Anglia for a medical.
A work colleague said to me today that hooper has turned reading down (don't know why he would want to go there anyway) and will move to hull or fulham. I've not seen this anywhere let alone us being linked to hooper. Anyone any news on this
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Quote from: cottager123 on July 01, 2013, 09:59:16 PM
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Now that would be something. No way we're getting Yilmaz.
Where has this link come from? Cant even see anything on twitter
Would be the only way id be happy with Frei leaving!
We coulda had Yilmaz for a few mil last year :(
Quote from: cottager123 on July 01, 2013, 09:59:16 PM
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Can't see it. He was joint top scorer in the Champions League last season.
Since when has Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert been moonlighting as 'Nolito?!?'
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8801542/Transfer-news-Celta-Vigo-sign-Benfica-winger-Nolito (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8801542/Transfer-news-Celta-Vigo-sign-Benfica-winger-Nolito)
Adam Maher (Dutch u21 centre midfielder) who would have done a very good job for us has joined PSV for 8million euros!
Where were we?
frei off to galatasaray for 2mil euros according to twitter, to be confirmed after the u20 championships. too low.
Quote from: cottager123 on July 01, 2013, 09:59:16 PM
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Just see this myself on a couple of sites!!
If we sell Frei that cheap that's poor business Frei is easily worth £5m
Quote from: Humbled on July 01, 2013, 11:11:58 PM
Quote from: cottager123 on July 01, 2013, 09:59:16 PM
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Just see this myself on a couple of sites!!
Didn't they want 30mil-ish for Yilmaz? If we can somehow sort a deal for him I'd be there to wave Frei off myself! (With a big grin on my face too)!
Quote from: Humbled on July 01, 2013, 11:11:58 PM
Quote from: cottager123 on July 01, 2013, 09:59:16 PM
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Just see this myself on a couple of sites!!
He signed a 4 year deal and has got a 16m buy out clause, never going to happen.
Quote from: Admin on July 01, 2013, 11:15:14 PM
Quote from: Humbled on July 01, 2013, 11:11:58 PM
Quote from: cottager123 on July 01, 2013, 09:59:16 PM
Linked with burak yilmaz of galatasaray with frei as part of the deal
Just see this myself on a couple of sites!!
He signed a 4 year deal and has got a 16m buy out clause, never going to happen.
a club can still accept any bid even if there is a buy out clause in a contract
apparently we're linked with Junior Malanda, 18 year old playing in the u21 belgian team. we were also linked with him in jan
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 01, 2013, 11:10:38 PM
frei off to galatasaray for 2mil euros according to twitter, to be confirmed after the u20 championships. too low.
I will be fuming if this is true. Any less than £3 million is selling ourselves far too short.
We are in for Gomis (once again). Lyon want to cash in this summer and offered him to Fulham, which were interested. Asking price unknown.
Re gomis it is rumoured that Swansea offered around 11 million euros
Sky:
Turkey's NTV Sport claim that Fulham's Kerim Frei has shaken hands on a move to Galatasray and will finalise a move to Istanbul after the Under-20 World Cup, where he is playing for Turkey.
Kenny Jackett says Fulham are 'trying hard' to sign Bakary Sako as Dorus de Vries talks with a second Dutch club.
Sako's move now looks a formality and Wolves boss Jackett said: "Fulham are genuinely interested in Sako and now it is about negotiations between the two clubs.
"As far as I know no fee has been agreed yet, but they are in negotiations. I don't know if it is close. The offer's at a very high level, whether it is at a point where the powers that be at Wolves want to accept that or not is another matter."
But Jackett is resigned to Sako leaving. "He was one I thought wouldn't necessarily be here,'' he said.
"He had a very good season last year and there are many naturally-gifted left-sided players around – and he certainly comes into that category, so it doesn't surprise me there has been a lot of interest in him.
"He's not one I thought would necessarily be with us in League One at the start."
Blues are putting the final touches to season-long loans for Bartley, of Swansea City, and Burn, of Fulham.
Both are due to begin training at Wast Hills once the formalities are done.
Bartley, 22, is keen to get competitive action under his belt after a frustrating last season at the Swans.
Despite signing for around £1 million from Arsenal in August, he made only five appearances under Michael Laudrup.
Yeovil Town wanted to re-sign Burn, 21, after a successful campaign on loan at Huish Park.
He helped the Glovers to League One play-off glory, appearing 41 times and scoring what turned out to be the winner in the Wembley final against Brentford.
But Burn and Fulham are keen on the switch to the bigger platform Blues can offer.
There is no suggestion, at this stage, that the loans are with a view to permanent transfers.
QPR agree £12m deal to sell Christopher Samba back to Anzhi Makhachkala #SSN
Haha
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 02, 2013, 10:45:55 AM
QPR agree £12m deal to sell Christopher Samba back to Anzhi Makhachkala #SSN
Haha
Yes because he was disapointed that it was QPR and not the Glasgow RANGERS !!!
I would love to bring Gary Hooper to the cottage ....he has the killer instinct in front of the goal and with him we finally got an striker with pace !!!!
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/02/alex-out-to-impress (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/02/alex-out-to-impress)
that sound`s more than good !!!!
Kaca better be our starting left-winger next season.
Fulham have tabled a £1.5 million bid for Dinamo Bucharest forward Marius Alexe. The Romanian club want £171,600 more for the 23-year-old.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 02, 2013, 02:35:24 PM
Fulham have tabled a £1.5 million bid for Dinamo Bucharest forward Marius Alexe. The Romanian club want £171,600 more for the 23-year-old.
I love the penny pinching by us if that's true. I think Alexe would be an interesting one though. He's young and able to play on the left, attacking mid and up front, but he'll have caught our eye through playing up front last season scoring 15 in the league. Sounds like a promising, and much younger replacement for Petric rather than as a winger, although the versatility is another bonus.
Alexe is supposed to be lightening quick
If we signed Alexe & Sako that would certainly give us the pace we have been lacking, Riether , Dejagah & Kaca can also burst past players
Rumour from journalist (Sam Rhodes) on Twitter: -- There is a strong rumour flying around the office that Fulham's Bryan Ruiz is on the verge of a move to Athletico Madrid
Sam Rhodes @SamuelRhodes_ 1m I also understand that Nathaniel Chalobah will be playing his football on loan at Fulham next season. Good news for #FFC fans
Quote from: Admin on July 02, 2013, 04:43:26 PM
Rumour from journalist (Sam Rhodes) on Twitter: -- There is a strong rumour flying around the office that Fulham's Bryan Ruiz is on the verge of a move to Athletico Madrid
Sam Rhodes @SamuelRhodes_ 1m I also understand that Nathaniel Chalobah will be playing his football on loan at Fulham next season. Good news for #FFC fans
some are saying its a fake itk account
Quote from: Admin on July 02, 2013, 04:43:26 PM
Rumour from journalist (Sam Rhodes) on Twitter: -- There is a strong rumour flying around the office that Fulham's Bryan Ruiz is on the verge of a move to Athletico Madrid
Sam Rhodes @SamuelRhodes_ 1m I also understand that Nathaniel Chalobah will be playing his football on loan at Fulham next season. Good news for #FFC fans
where is the good news in that then?
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 02, 2013, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: Admin on July 02, 2013, 04:43:26 PM
Rumour from journalist (Sam Rhodes) on Twitter: -- There is a strong rumour flying around the office that Fulham's Bryan Ruiz is on the verge of a move to Athletico Madrid
Sam Rhodes @SamuelRhodes_ 1m I also understand that Nathaniel Chalobah will be playing his football on loan at Fulham next season. Good news for #FFC fans
some are saying its a fake itk account
Wouldn't a fake itk account make it trustworthy? 086.gif
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 02, 2013, 05:04:00 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 02, 2013, 04:58:45 PM
Quote from: Admin on July 02, 2013, 04:43:26 PM
Rumour from journalist (Sam Rhodes) on Twitter: -- There is a strong rumour flying around the office that Fulham's Bryan Ruiz is on the verge of a move to Athletico Madrid
Sam Rhodes @SamuelRhodes_ 1m I also understand that Nathaniel Chalobah will be playing his football on loan at Fulham next season. Good news for #FFC fans
some are saying its a fake itk account
Wouldn't a fake itk account make it trustworthy? 086.gif
i knew someone would say that.......
So is Sam Rhodes known to anyone as anything other than a twitter account? And if Sam Rhodes is actually a journo, is the twitter verified?
Just curious why Jol would sell his big signing, especially when the player everyone believes he is so much like (Berba) is likely off after this season. Ruiz just seems to be one of the least likely Whites to transfer out to me.
yeah its fake alright, jol loves ruiz, and his most expensive buy for us. personally i dont think ruiz fits the premier league, so wouldnt mind him leaving for a good fee, but i see this as unlikely.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on July 02, 2013, 03:34:36 PM
If we signed Alexe & Sako that would certainly give us the pace we have been lacking, Riether , Dejagah & Kaca can also burst past players
:plus one:
Quote from: Admin on July 02, 2013, 04:43:26 PM
Rumour from journalist (Sam Rhodes) on Twitter: -- There is a strong rumour flying around the office that Fulham's Bryan Ruiz is on the verge of a move to Athletico Madrid
Sam Rhodes @SamuelRhodes_ 1m I also understand that Nathaniel Chalobah will be playing his football on loan at Fulham next season. Good news for #FFC fans
I wouldn't say no to a chunk of that 50m they received for Falcao!!
Chalobah would be a good addition in midfield, his performances at watford were impressive last year.
I think Alexe and Bolasie are being lined up as alternatives to Sako if the deal falls through - don't think we'll be signing all of them.
Remember when a deal fell through on the last day to sign Michel Bastos for that position? None of these have as exciting a name, but Jol's pushing pretty hard for Sako so he must see something special there.
Most people are saying Rhodes is fake, i believe it, he isnt verified or anything. You would expect someone with those "credentials" to be verified.
(https://twitter.com/bryanruizcr/status/352126266838749184/photo/1)
John Chapman @BelgoFoot 42s
Yesterday there were reports that Zulte's Junior Malanda was happy to stay; today missed the first day of training at his club.
We were after him in January and his Dad's been trying to get him to move. Will be interesting to see how this one develops.
Quote from: andersons11 on July 02, 2013, 07:21:40 PM
Most people are saying Rhodes is fake, i believe it, he isnt verified or anything. You would expect someone with those "credentials" to be verified.
Rhodes fake? Nah - he's the real deal. 27 goals for Blackburn last year and still only 23. (Sorry, I may have missed something here.)
Quote from: cmg on July 02, 2013, 07:28:14 PM
Quote from: andersons11 on July 02, 2013, 07:21:40 PM
Most people are saying Rhodes is fake, i believe it, he isnt verified or anything. You would expect someone with those "credentials" to be verified.
Rhodes fake? Nah - he's the real deal. 27 goals for Blackburn last year and still only 23. (Sorry, I may have missed something here.)
sam rhodes a twitter "itk"
Quote from: andersons11 on July 02, 2013, 09:22:14 PM
Quote from: cmg on July 02, 2013, 07:28:14 PM
Quote from: andersons11 on July 02, 2013, 07:21:40 PM
Most people are saying Rhodes is fake, i believe it, he isnt verified or anything. You would expect someone with those "credentials" to be verified.
Rhodes fake? Nah - he's the real deal. 27 goals for Blackburn last year and still only 23. (Sorry, I may have missed something here.)
sam rhodes a twitter "itk"
Ah, if only I was "itk".
Quote from: andersons11 on July 02, 2013, 07:21:40 PM
Most people are saying Rhodes is fake, i believe it, he isnt verified or anything. You would expect someone with those "credentials" to be verified.
The likes of Jonathan Wilson to Jacob Steinberg aren't verified. Rhodes is very much real, even if he steals other people's tweets.
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
"Chelsea make move for midfielder Marco van Ginkel"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23148099 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23148099)
Potentially another promising young player who'll rot away in their reserves or be sent straight out on loan. Would be perfect for us but he'll likely be too expensive and can see him being enticed by that lot.
Quote from: SKSW6 on July 02, 2013, 11:15:25 PM
"Chelsea make move for midfielder Marco van Ginkel"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23148099 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23148099)
Potentially another promising young player who'll rot away in their reserves or be sent straight out on loan. Would be perfect for us but he'll likely be too expensive and can see him being enticed by that lot.
Yeah, if we spent the kind of money that Chelsea sometimes do on promising youngsters from lower-tier leagues (for example 10 million pounds on Lukaku, 6 million Euros on Courtois, 5 million pounds on Lucas Piazon, 5 million pounds on Tomas Kalas), this forum would explode, and not in the good way.
Quote from: Johnh on July 02, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
Gago would be an amazing signing.
Reading reports, not rumors or itks, that Di Canio is hot on the trail of Jozy Altidore. Sounds serious, if not yet done.
Quote from: EJL on July 02, 2013, 11:46:51 PM
Quote from: Johnh on July 02, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
Gago would be an amazing signing.
Recent reports have suggested that Valencia are looking to cancel his contract. If that happens and he becomes available on a free he has surely got to be worth a look.
Quote from: zander on July 03, 2013, 12:50:04 AM
Quote from: EJL on July 02, 2013, 11:46:51 PM
Quote from: Johnh on July 02, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
Gago would be an amazing signing.
Recent reports have suggested that Valencia are looking to cancel his contract. If that happens and he becomes available on a free he has surely got to be worth a look.
Talking of cancelling contracts, Junior Malanda has apparently done that with Zulte and is therefore now a free agent.
Quote from: twang on July 03, 2013, 12:59:10 AM
Quote from: zander on July 03, 2013, 12:50:04 AM
Quote from: EJL on July 02, 2013, 11:46:51 PM
Quote from: Johnh on July 02, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
Gago would be an amazing signing.
Recent reports have suggested that Valencia are looking to cancel his contract. If that happens and he becomes available on a free he has surely got to be worth a look.
Talking of cancelling contracts, Junior Malanda has apparently done that with Zulte and is therefore now a free agent.
If thats the case then hopefully we'll be in pole position.
Would you really want a guy who has forced his club's hand into cancelling his contract?
Also, not another freebie QQ!!
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Would you really want a guy who has forced his club's hand into cancelling his contract?
Also, not another freebie QQ!!
Like Boateng you mean? If they're good and they're free what are you complaining about?
Quote from: The Moose on July 03, 2013, 03:45:39 AM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Would you really want a guy who has forced his club's hand into cancelling his contract?
Also, not another freebie QQ!!
Like Boateng you mean? If they're good and they're free what are you complaining about?
I thought the Boateng thing was something to do with another club, not his current one?
As for the good and free bit, I absolutely agree. Was mocking the amount of disdain on here for freebies, in spite of quality.
Article in the Dutch press this am saying that Fulham are in negotiations with Ajax over Enoh but the two clubs are far apart in terms of fee.
So basically a rehash of what we already knew.
Bent will join Fulham the fee is £5m
He will be joined by chalobah on loan from Chelsea
Adel taraabt from QPR.
Emmanuelson & Enoh are both keen to remain at FFC after spending the tail end of last season on loan at FFC.
Raul Garcia of Atletico is being considered as is a return for Clint Dempsey.
Sako will join within a few days & Leroy Fer is a target. Junior Malanda & Chantome of PSG are also being monitored.
Frei will leave & will join Galatasaray for £4m
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 03, 2013, 09:38:02 AM
Bent will join Fulham the fee is £5m
He will be joined by chalobah on loan from Chelsea
Adel taraabt from QPR.
Emmanuelson & Enoh are both keen to remain at FFC after spending the tail end of last season on loan at FFC.
Raul Garcia of Atletico is being considered as is a return for Clint Dempsey.
Sako will join within a few days & Leroy Fer is a target. Junior Malanda & Chantome of PSG are also being monitored.
Frei will leave & will join Galatasaray for £4m
Bloody hell, so we're basically signing everyone.
Quote from: twang on July 03, 2013, 12:59:10 AM
Quote from: zander on July 03, 2013, 12:50:04 AM
Quote from: EJL on July 02, 2013, 11:46:51 PM
Quote from: Johnh on July 02, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
Gago would be an amazing signing.
Recent reports have suggested that Valencia are looking to cancel his contract. If that happens and he becomes available on a free he has surely got to be worth a look.
Talking of cancelling contracts, Junior Malanda has apparently done that with Zulte and is therefore now a free agent.
That really is a shame for his old club. I gather he was at Zulte since he was 9 (or something like that) and came through their academy? Oh well, you never know what goes on behind the scenes.
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 03, 2013, 09:38:02 AM
Bent will join Fulham the fee is £5m
He will be joined by chalobah on loan from Chelsea
Adel taraabt from QPR.
Emmanuelson & Enoh are both keen to remain at FFC after spending the tail end of last season on loan at FFC.
Raul Garcia of Atletico is being considered as is a return for Clint Dempsey.
Sako will join within a few days & Leroy Fer is a target. Junior Malanda & Chantome of PSG are also being monitored.
Frei will leave & will join Galatasaray for £4m
The layout and scattergun approach of this makes it seem suspiciously like all of this comes from that football rumours website where anyone can post to.
Quote from: EJL on July 03, 2013, 09:45:08 AM
Quote from: twang on July 03, 2013, 12:59:10 AM
Quote from: zander on July 03, 2013, 12:50:04 AM
Quote from: EJL on July 02, 2013, 11:46:51 PM
Quote from: Johnh on July 02, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
Fernando Gago might be a good midfield solution, we were in for him in January, his club didn't want him according to Jol, but couldn't get him at the time.
Gago would be an amazing signing.
Recent reports have suggested that Valencia are looking to cancel his contract. If that happens and he becomes available on a free he has surely got to be worth a look.
Talking of cancelling contracts, Junior Malanda has apparently done that with Zulte and is therefore now a free agent.
That really is a shame for his old club. I gather he was at Zulte since he was 9 (or something like that) and came through their academy? Oh well, you never know what goes on behind the scenes.
He came from Lille's academy and was pretty much a forgotten man until Zulte picked him up. Seems a bit disrespectful of him.
Sussexwhite I think you are getting too much sea air, but like the way you you are trying to pull the seaweed over our eyes. Lol
Quote from: EJL on July 03, 2013, 09:42:51 AM
Quote from: sussexwhite on July 03, 2013, 09:38:02 AM
Bent will join Fulham the fee is £5m
He will be joined by chalobah on loan from Chelsea
Adel taraabt from QPR.
Emmanuelson & Enoh are both keen to remain at FFC after spending the tail end of last season on loan at FFC.
Raul Garcia of Atletico is being considered as is a return for Clint Dempsey.
Sako will join within a few days & Leroy Fer is a target. Junior Malanda & Chantome of PSG are also being monitored.
Frei will leave & will join Galatasaray for £4m
Bloody hell, so we're basically signing everyone.
Yes basically..........it's all stuff i found on other sites.
Raul Garcia's wiki page states that he is joining FFC on the 3 year deal for 5M. I know that you can alter wiki pages but he has been chased in the past by Jol so is there any truth in this?
Quote from: bulgariawhite on July 03, 2013, 09:49:09 AM
Sussexwhite I think you are getting too much sea air, but like the way you you are trying to pull the seaweed over our eyes. Lol
haha, just enjoying the speculation and rumour mill grinding its way through the closed season.
Quote from: bigglesfc on July 03, 2013, 09:54:23 AM
Raul Garcia's wiki page states that he is joining FFC on the 3 year deal for 5M. I know that you can alter wiki pages but he has been chased in the past by Jol so is there any truth in this?
Probably not
Quote from: bigglesfc on July 03, 2013, 09:54:23 AM
Raul Garcia's wiki page states that he is joining FFC on the 3 year deal for 5M. I know that you can alter wiki pages but he has been chased in the past by Jol so is there any truth in this?
The level of accuracy in writing and attention to detail...
FULHAM- Garcia will sign for west London club Fulham fc after a fee was agreed for around £5 million, Garcia will sign a 3 year deal the the club.
...I would say this is almost certainly put up by some fantasist idiot with nothing better to do than make stuff up...probably chief football reporter for The Daily Star
Malanda and Sako in the same window would show some intent and quiet the ageists!
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-prove-stubborn-in-fulhams-pursuit-of-bakary-sako-8685185.html (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-prove-stubborn-in-fulhams-pursuit-of-bakary-sako-8685185.html)
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 03, 2013, 11:20:15 AM
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-prove-stubborn-in-fulhams-pursuit-of-bakary-sako-8685185.html (http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/wolves-prove-stubborn-in-fulhams-pursuit-of-bakary-sako-8685185.html)
I wouldn't budge.
Schalke remain interested in Fulham's Sascha Riether but have made no progress in their pursuit of the defender.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8803500? (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8803500?)
Dan Burn has joined Birmingham on a season loan - confirmed by BCFC twitter
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 03, 2013, 12:42:55 PM
Dan Burn has joined Birmingham on a season loan - confirmed by BCFC twitter
as well as signing a contract extension with us, till 2015.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 04:34:02 AM
Quote from: The Moose on July 03, 2013, 03:45:39 AM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Would you really want a guy who has forced his club's hand into cancelling his contract?
Also, not another freebie QQ!!
Like Boateng you mean? If they're good and they're free what are you complaining about?
I thought the Boateng thing was something to do with another club, not his current one?
As for the good and free bit, I absolutely agree. Was mocking the amount of disdain on here for freebies, in spite of quality.
Nope. He went to a tribunal and had his contract cancelled for sone breach, I don't know what.
Quote from: The Moose on July 03, 2013, 02:06:09 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 04:34:02 AM
Quote from: The Moose on July 03, 2013, 03:45:39 AM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Would you really want a guy who has forced his club's hand into cancelling his contract?
Also, not another freebie QQ!!
Like Boateng you mean? If they're good and they're free what are you complaining about?
I thought the Boateng thing was something to do with another club, not his current one?
As for the good and free bit, I absolutely agree. Was mocking the amount of disdain on here for freebies, in spite of quality.
Nope. He went to a tribunal and had his contract cancelled for sone breach, I don't know what.
In that case...
Do we really want TWO guys who have forced their clubs hand into cancelling their contracts?!?!?! ;)
we should sign - Godfrey Oboabona and Steevy Chong Hue - 500k the pair.
Shelvey to Swansea for 6 million.
Villa have apparently told Darren Bent he wont be included in any squads for pre season yet they are demanding 8million for him???
I think we have some players signed or VERY close to signing and will be announced not long after the new shirt and sponsor is, happy so far though
humbled i am not convinced but i hope your right. full shirt launch is tomorrow according to some and the 5th according to others. so we could all be very happy very soon if your right, like i say i hope you are
Quote from: westcliff white on July 03, 2013, 02:55:05 PM
humbled i am not convinced but i hope your right. full shirt launch is tomorrow according to some and the 5th according to others. so we could all be very happy very soon if your right, like i say i hope you are
Bent signing for us seems a bit off unless the comments from Villa were taken out of context. It seems like he is being punished rather than oh he won't be in Pre-Season because we're well down the line with negotiations to move him on. Hopefully out of context and he is on his way to the Cottage!
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 02:07:06 PM
Quote from: The Moose on July 03, 2013, 02:06:09 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 04:34:02 AM
Quote from: The Moose on July 03, 2013, 03:45:39 AM
Can't really afford to be choosy. If they're good enough it's a yes from me.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 03, 2013, 02:03:26 AM
Would you really want a guy who has forced his club's hand into cancelling his contract?
Also, not another freebie QQ!!
Like Boateng you mean? If they're good and they're free what are you complaining about?
I thought the Boateng thing was something to do with another club, not his current one?
As for the good and free bit, I absolutely agree. Was mocking the amount of disdain on here for freebies, in spite of quality.
Nope. He went to a tribunal and had his contract cancelled for sone breach, I don't know what.
In that case...
Do we really want TWO guys who have forced their clubs hand into cancelling their contracts?!?!?! ;)
Quote from: westcliff white on July 03, 2013, 02:55:05 PM
humbled i am not convinced but i hope your right. full shirt launch is tomorrow according to some and the 5th according to others. so we could all be very happy very soon if your right, like i say i hope you are
11AM 2mo mate!!
QPR 2M for Parker?
Zaha on loan to Spam or Fulham?
When i search Fulham on Twitter today all i get is like a million Vito Mannone tweets. Did he only have one decent game his whole career or wha?
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 03, 2013, 10:27:02 PM
When i search Fulham on Twitter today all i get is like a million Vito Mannone tweets. Did he only have one decent game his whole career or wha?
Could be. He was shocking in the 3-3 draw.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 03, 2013, 10:27:02 PM
When i search Fulham on Twitter today all i get is like a million Vito Mannone tweets. Did he only have one decent game his whole career or wha?
I remember him being awesome against us in a 0-1 loss to Arsenal. We had so many attempts but nothing was getting past him that day. They had one shot late on and Van Persie netted it. 2009/10 season maybe? Long long time ago now anyway...
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on July 04, 2013, 12:07:07 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 03, 2013, 10:27:02 PM
When i search Fulham on Twitter today all i get is like a million Vito Mannone tweets. Did he only have one decent game his whole career or wha?
I remember him being awesome against us in a 0-1 loss to Arsenal. We had so many attempts but nothing was getting past him that day. They had one shot late on and Van Persie netted it. 2009/10 season maybe? Long long time ago now anyway...
I remember it well, was absolutely devastating.
Quote from: Jack Fulham on July 04, 2013, 10:33:08 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on July 03, 2013, 10:27:02 PM
When i search Fulham on Twitter today all i get is like a million Vito Mannone tweets. Did he only have one decent game his whole career or wha?
I remember his debut against us, made a few amazing saves to deny Dempsey. Think we either drew 1-1 or lost 2-1. A very frustrating game, mainly because of him. Had an absolute stormer.
We lost 1-0, we absolutely hammered them all over the park and it was a typical one chance, one shot from RVP that one it.
Reports in France saying west ham about to make a bid to take Morgan Amilfitano on a season long loan from Marseilles rivalling Olympiacos
We are not mentioned - pity as he is a decent player
Not much going on inthe world of fulham for a while now. Bit worrying.
Quote from: jelmo on July 04, 2013, 02:45:19 PM
Not much going on inthe world of fulham for a while now. Bit worrying.
Really? We have two months left nearly.
Quote from: jelmo on July 04, 2013, 02:45:19 PM
Not much going on inthe world of fulham for a while now. Bit worrying.
Alexe and Sako negotiations confirmed by their current clubs officials and long-time target Malanda apparently cancelling his contract. I'd say that a fair few things are going on.
from espn's profile of Mannone:
Career high: Mannone was in stunning form for Arsenal's 1-0 win over Fulham in 2009. He pulled off a number of world-class saves and dubbed the performance his "best ever game".
http://youtu.be/0v1aLI-Smac?t=30s (http://youtu.be/0v1aLI-Smac?t=30s)
Mannone: "First of all i'm thinking: if i get out of the tunnel, that's the first thing. Second thing, where's my seat?" Seems like he's got a good sense of humor about it, at least.
as far as reported here in Belgium that i have seen, malanda's contract has not been cancelled, he is just AWOL
Redmon completes move to Norwich, that's one gone.
Aubameyang has joined Dortmund according to official Dortmund twitter page. @BVB
Quote from: twang on July 04, 2013, 03:11:43 PM
Quote from: jelmo on July 04, 2013, 02:45:19 PM
Not much going on inthe world of fulham for a while now. Bit worrying.
Alexe and Sako negotiations confirmed by their current clubs officials and long-time target Malanda apparently cancelling his contract. I'd say that a fair few things are going on.
Sure its that time of year. When we should have signed every player who goes to any other club
Despite being released the other day few reports on twitter saying Karagounis is hoping to/going to sign for another year?!?!
On Twitter it I keep seeing Karagounis to stay at Fulham next season
Id take Kara for another year as long as he was not burdened with carrying the load on his old man legs all season and we actually signed a young, quality creative CM aswell
An un-named Portuguese club are expected to beat Fulham to the £1.5million signing of Marius Alexe from Dinamo Bucharest.
Fulham were understood to be in talks over a transfer for the 23-year-old forward after watching the Romanian international impress in Wednesday night's 3-0 friendly win over Livingston.
But Dinamo coach George Multescu revealed that a mystery Portuguese bidder was now in pole position to complete the swoop, despite the interest of three teams from England.
"I think and hope that these are the last days and we will get the job done. It is a situation of uncertainty, neither he nor I know what to do. In the next two days it will happen. He was present in the game, made a generous effort.
"He will go to Portugal, but I cannot tell the team name," Multescu said to Look TV
Quote from: Humbled on July 04, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Despite being released the other day few reports on twitter saying Karagounis is hoping to/going to sign for another year?!?!
Wasn't there something about him moving to Australia to play after he was released by us? Or did I make that up?
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 05, 2013, 08:39:59 AM
Quote from: Humbled on July 04, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
Despite being released the other day few reports on twitter saying Karagounis is hoping to/going to sign for another year?!?!
Wasn't there something about him moving to Australia to play after he was released by us? Or did I make that up?
yeah I thought he'd signed for Melbourne Victory. Would make sense, more Greeks in Melbourne than Greece
(https://twitter.com/saschariether/status/353068091334356992/photo/1)
HAHAHAHAHAHA....sorry, but i just read that Liverpool have put in a bid for Bryan....ahhhh the silly season eh ?
Manolev aint comin http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=191304 (http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=191304)
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 04, 2013, 04:35:03 PM
Redmon completes move to Norwich, that's one gone.
Redmond scored 2 goals with 5 assists from 42 games. Not a great contribution
Quote from: grandad on July 05, 2013, 12:51:48 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 04, 2013, 04:35:03 PM
Redmon completes move to Norwich, that's one gone.
Redmond scored 2 goals with 5 assists from 42 games. Not a great contribution
True. But he's English. If that's all he does for Norwich, they'll still likely be able to sell him for a profit.
Sunderland still in hard for Jozy Altidore has put in another bid after having their first rejected by AZ.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/07/05/report-jozy-altidore-complete-switch-sunderland-english-premier-league-monda (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/07/05/report-jozy-altidore-complete-switch-sunderland-english-premier-league-monda)
so in turkey they implemented a new foreign player rule 6-0-4, only 6 foreign players in starting 11, 0 on bench and 4 on reserves
so it looks like the frei transfer looks more likely, but the asking price is apparently 4-6 mil
Quote from: KP_FFC on July 05, 2013, 11:31:58 PM
so in turkey they implemented a new foreign player rule 6-0-4, only 6 foreign players in starting 11, 0 on bench and 4 on reserves
so it looks like the frei transfer looks more likely, but the asking price is apparently 4-6 mil
Interesting numbers for each team/spot
Did Anzhi not see Sambas 6 months back in the prem? Must not if they forked out 12 for him.
Jozy to di canio's restructured sunderland... honestly it's a bit bizarre. they're a poor squad and they're selling off assets. the only spot the team has some decent depth is up front (Dong-Won, Fletcher, Graham, Wickham, Karlsson...+ Altidore).
Outside of the 3 promoted sides Sunderland is the biggest gamble in the league at the moment. West Brom's bubble has yet to burst, Newcastle threatening to spend and no longer in europe, Villa with some clever buys and still with Benteke.
If Sessegnon stays it could be exciting. but as he's been told he can go i don't know what to expect. Maybe dI canio's going with a 1-2-7 formation?
Quote from: zschwartz on July 06, 2013, 02:33:32 AM
Jozy to di canio's restructured sunderland... honestly it's a bit bizarre. they're a poor squad and they're selling off assets. the only spot the team has some decent depth is up front (Dong-Won, Fletcher, Graham, Wickham, Karlsson...+ Altidore).
Outside of the 3 promoted sides Sunderland is the biggest gamble in the league at the moment. West Brom's bubble has yet to burst, Newcastle threatening to spend and no longer in europe, Villa with some clever buys and still with Benteke.
If Sessegnon stays it could be exciting. but as he's been told he can go i don't know what to expect. Maybe dI canio's going with a 1-2-7 formation?
Haven't they released Titus Bramble as well? ;) See where youre coming from, I think playing these on the first game of the season before they either nose dive or do alright is a good time to be honest.
Fulham prepare fresh Huddlestone move as they close in on Sako
The Cottagers will make another attempt to capture the Tottenham midfielder after failing to land him in January, and remain in the hunt for Wolves' Belgian attacker
Fulham are preparing a fresh Tom Huddlestone swoop as they close in on the signing of Bakary Sako, Goal understands.
The Cottagers had a £6 million bid for Huddlestone rejected by Tottenham in January after they learned Sandro would miss the rest of the season through injury.
But the England international remains top of Fulham's midfield shortlist and the club are ready to make another move for a player who is a big favourite of manager Martin Jol.
Fulham are expected to start the bidding at around the £5m mark as they attempt to bring greater creativity to their midfield.
The west London club are also in the market for a wide player and remain in talks with Wolves to sign the 25-year-old Belgian Sako.
The unsettled winger has publically appealed to the League One club to lower the asking price for his services in order to force through a move to the Premier League.
Wolves want £4m for Sako but Fulham would prefer a structured deal that would include a cash sum of around £2.5m supplemented by performance-related add-ons.
Cottagers chiefs remain confident an agreement can be reached with the Black Country club, and are also hopeful that Huddlestone is keen to re-unite with his former Spurs manager Jol in order to play regular football.
Spurs are likely to demand £6m once again for the 26-year-old, who has two years remaining on his current deal.
Huddlestone has also attracted strong interest from Sunderland, but Fulham believe the combined prospect of remaining in London and working with Jol once more could be enough to sway the player.
Probably not a very reliable article considering they can't even get Sakos nationality right.
Quote from: zander on July 06, 2013, 08:17:49 AM
Probably not a very reliable article considering they can't even get Sakos nationality right.
haha, no. but it all
sounds plausible enough. I think we will end up being outbid for huddlestone even if we are offering a fair/accurate price for his quality.
Krkic would've been a top quality loan... but champions league, legacy, etc. off to ajax:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8810269/Eredivisie-Barcelona-striker-Bojan-Krkic-joins-Ajax-on-loan (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8810269/Eredivisie-Barcelona-striker-Bojan-Krkic-joins-Ajax-on-loan)
Quote from: zschwartz on July 06, 2013, 08:49:11 AM
Quote from: zander on July 06, 2013, 08:17:49 AM
Probably not a very reliable article considering they can't even get Sakos nationality right.
haha, no. but it all sounds plausible enough. I think we will end up being outbid for huddlestone even if we are offering a fair/accurate price for his quality.
Krkic would've been a top quality loan... but champions league, legacy, etc. off to ajax:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8810269/Eredivisie-Barcelona-striker-Bojan-Krkic-joins-Ajax-on-loan (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8810269/Eredivisie-Barcelona-striker-Bojan-Krkic-joins-Ajax-on-loan)
It would of been quite a coup to get Bojan here. He struggled quite alot in Italy but I reckon he'll do pretty well for Ajax.
sunderland have a bid accepted for altidore
Martin Jol discusses the Whites' pre-season plans (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbWpLXpdVXc#ws)
key transfer points: aimed to get 5-6 in, 3 already in.
Working on 2 at the mo, Expect 1 to join before costa rica tour. (im guessing its sako)
1 or 2 loanees to come back. (enoh and ?)
my feeling is that we will look for more than just 5-6 new players.
Not sure on Huddlestone. Big lad who can definitely pass but is he mobile enough? Can we afford to have another player who doesn't move much?
need some pace in cm to partner boateng/sidwell/possibly enoh. They are all defensive minded and we need someone who can zip it up to berbatov and ruiz. I thought ruiz would be the creative player in CM but that hasnt worked out as he is too weak for it, not sure where to put ruiz to be honest. He doesnt work up front and he doesnt work in CM?! I was sort of hoping that the rumours of him moving away would be true! rant over
Could former Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard be offered a return to English football? According to L'Equipe, Digard is uncertain about extending his contract with Nice and Fulham are monitoring the situation. Digard has one year left to run on his current deal and has also been linked with Bordeaux, Granada and Malaga.
Sako's move to Fulham is currently in deadlock with Wolves wanting £4m for their Player of the Year and the Cottagers understood to be willing to pay no more than £2.5m.
Quote from: wadey on July 06, 2013, 08:56:49 PM
Sako's move to Fulham is currently in deadlock with Wolves wanting £4m for their Player of the Year and the Cottagers understood to be willing to pay no more than £2.5m.
That's weird, I thought that £4m is a fair price for that man. It seems that we don't want him that much.
I do think we will sign him....just bravado from wolves me thinks
Oriol Romeu available... I think he is a good, young player but another more defensive midfielder
the key is to know whether JOl meant we were looking to bring in 5-6 and already have 3 out of the 5-6 players....or....we are now looking to bring in 5-6 on top of the 3 we already brought in.
Would be happy with Sako , Huddlestone , Karagounis & Manolev brought in
I just have a feeling we won't sign a striker with Trotta, Woodrow & Tankovic being the back up behind Ruiz , Rodallega & Berbatov
Huddlestone, Sako, Enoh, Manolev, Bent and Urby would be nice....
Quote from: Humbled on July 06, 2013, 11:41:22 PM
Huddlestone, Sako, Enoh, Manolev, Bent and Urby would be nice....
Agreed. Even Urby and bent would be good.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on July 06, 2013, 11:35:10 PM
I just have a feeling we won't sign a striker with Trotta, Woodrow & Tankovic being the back up behind Ruiz , Rodallega & Berbatov
Like others here, I agree that it's now or never for Trotta. But do you seriously think that Woodrow and Tankovic can jump directly from the U-18s to the first team, skipping the U-21s and lower-division loan spells altogether? If so, you're seeing something in them that I'm missing.
Quote from: Humbled on July 06, 2013, 11:41:22 PM
Huddlestone, Sako, Enoh, Manolev, Bent and Urby would be nice....
I'd be entirely happy with that but I thought that Manolev was staying at his original club.
Quote from: MikeR on July 07, 2013, 04:13:58 AM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on July 06, 2013, 11:35:10 PM
I just have a feeling we won't sign a striker with Trotta, Woodrow & Tankovic being the back up behind Ruiz , Rodallega & Berbatov
Like others here, I agree that it's now or never for Trotta. But do you seriously think that Woodrow and Tankovic can jump directly from the U-18s to the first team, skipping the U-21s and lower-division loan spells altogether? If so, you're seeing something in them that I'm missing.
skipping lower league loans? you write that as if it is a rule of thumb, it is not. if you are good enough you are old enough. and going to a lower league on loan doesnt gaurantee progression in your game.
Quote from: fulhamben on July 07, 2013, 08:27:54 AM
...skipping lower league loans? you write that as if it is a rule of thumb, it is not. if you are good enough you are old enough. and going to a lower league on loan doesnt gaurantee progression in your game.
Yes. There's plenty of 17-21 aged talent that have been successfully fast-tracked to larger squads. just from this season: Jenkinson, Luke Shaw, Coutinho, Caulker, Nastasic, Oxelade-Chamberlain, Sterling, Weimann, Wilshere, Oscar... Most of these are even english.
With the success of the U-18s over the last 3 years it is hard to imagine none of these players are capable of becoming valuable assets in a squad rotation. Then there's the understandable exit of Alex Smith and the potential exit of Frei.
From an outsiders perspective it is sometimes frustrating. If the players aren't there they aren't there. but just because man city has an academy out of habit and Chelsea offer full-time daycare as a courtesy for Hazard's little brother doesn't mean we have to follow suit. All this winning with a team of ghosts is becoming concerning. i know the adaptation rate is very, very low but given their success it seems like we're missing something. Hopefully a few more can impress in the preseason.
(From the little I have seen I admit) I think David & Tankovic can make the step up
Quote from: zschwartz on July 07, 2013, 10:49:19 AM
Yes. There's plenty of 17-21 aged talent that have been successfully fast-tracked to larger squads. just from this season: Jenkinson, Luke Shaw, Coutinho, Caulker, Nastasic, Oxelade-Chamberlain, Sterling, Weimann, Wilshere, Oscar... Most of these are even english.
What?
Jenkinson was playing in League One before he signed for Arsenal, Coutinho in foreign first divisions, Caulker loaned out to Yeovil before Spurs debut then to Bristol City, Nastasic played in foreign first divisions + int.capped, Oxlade Chamberlain was playing in League One, Oscar had int.caps before joining Chelsea and played in Brazil.
Woodrow played a handful of games in non-league football and Tankovic the same but with some Swedish club.
Fulham's move for Wolves winger Bakary Sako has stalled.
The Express & Star says Sako's move to Fulham has hit a deadlock as Wolves want £4m for their Player of the Year and the Cottagers are understood to be willing to pay no more than £2.5m.
The winger is desperate to see the deal happen
would like to see sako come here,he seems to want to play for the club and a player that genuinely wants to play for a club and will give 110% is good enough for me.
Quote from: Putney on July 07, 2013, 11:35:00 AM
Quote from: zschwartz on July 07, 2013, 10:49:19 AM
Yes. There's plenty of 17-21 aged talent that have been successfully fast-tracked to larger squads. just from this season: Jenkinson, Luke Shaw, Coutinho, Caulker, Nastasic, Oxelade-Chamberlain, Sterling, Weimann, Wilshere, Oscar... Most of these are even english.
What?
Jenkinson was playing in League One before he signed for Arsenal, Coutinho in foreign first divisions, Caulker loaned out to Yeovil before Spurs debut then to Bristol City, Nastasic played in foreign first divisions + int.capped, Oxlade Chamberlain was playing in League One, Oscar had int.caps before joining Chelsea and played in Brazil.
Woodrow played a handful of games in non-league football and Tankovic the same but with some Swedish club.
yarp. "fast-tracked" does not mean skipped. the point is they're all incredibly young and competing at that age...?
Quote from: zschwartz on July 07, 2013, 01:14:37 PM
yarp. "fast-tracked" does not mean skipped. the point is they're all incredibly young and competing at that age...?
Well yes, but players don't progress at the same rate and there are plenty of 17-21 age talent that haven't been successfully fast-tracked to larger squads. You listed a number of players that had been purchased to feature in the first team squad (and further, competitive football), hence why the comparison with Tankovic and Woodrow isn't fair.
Quote from: Putney on July 07, 2013, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: zschwartz on July 07, 2013, 01:14:37 PM
yarp. "fast-tracked" does not mean skipped. the point is they're all incredibly young and competing at that age...?
I watched four of the games in dallas. The fulham team was class act in general and I would not be suprised to see more than those two pushing for the first team.
Well yes, but players don't progress at the same rate and there are plenty of 17-21 age talent that haven't been successfully fast-tracked to larger squads. You listed a number of players that had been purchased to feature in the first team squad (and further, competitive football), hence why the comparison with Tankovic and Woodrow isn't fair.
Quote from: Texas White on July 07, 2013, 02:18:41 PM
Quote from: Putney on July 07, 2013, 01:39:08 PM
Quote from: zschwartz on July 07, 2013, 01:14:37 PM
yarp. "fast-tracked" does not mean skipped. the point is they're all incredibly young and competing at that age...?
I watched four of the games in dallas. The fulham team was class act in general and I would not be suprised to see more than those two pushing for the first team.
Well yes, but players don't progress at the same rate and there are plenty of 17-21 age talent that haven't been successfully fast-tracked to larger squads. You listed a number of players that had been purchased to feature in the first team squad (and further, competitive football), hence why the comparison with Tankovic and Woodrow isn't fair.
I watched all of those games as well and I would be very surprised to see people pushing for the 1st team. The examples given are pointless because they've all had experience of competitive league football and done very well whereas most of our lads haven't. Send them out on loan or put them in the U21s and then see what happens.
In terms of transfer news. We, along with 3 other clubs, have been linked with Free Agent Javier Saviola.
We have also been turned down by Kalmar keeper Berisha due to him having better offers.
Sure, but the list is not pointless as it is a response to a statement half a page back about age and what should be done... Examples were provided to show that the statement "if you're good enough, you're old enough" was accurate.
Quote from: TWFL on July 07, 2013, 02:33:21 PM
...The examples given are pointless because they've all had experience of competitive league football and done very well whereas most of our lads haven't. Send them out on loan or put them in the U21s and then see what happens.
Exactly. Send them. See what happens. That is the point. Get the process underway a bit sooner. There's no interest in 18s from one of the most competitive academies in the premier league?
I am not saying throw them in against Sunderland on the 17th but Loans can be recalled if necessary. Fulham shouldn't fall into the bad habit of having one player under 27 years of age feature with anything approaching regularity.
I think loan moves would be extremely beneficial for some, especially as they've been part of our successful youth side. I'm sure they're all lovely chaps but no doubt a few will get a bit above themselves so loaning them out to lower league sides will give them a dose of reality and come with plenty of benefits, e.g developing mental toughness, dealing with criticism, consequences of mistakes/actions being magnified, mixing in an environment where players are fighting for their careers, cleaning boots, physicality of the hoofers, playing infront of big crowds and competitive football. They're things which we realistically can't give them right now.
Really hope Dan Burn will come on good.
Urby, Urby, Urby!!
Saviola is a class act, even at 31. Could not hurt at all on a free with a reasonable wage
Quote from: Humbled on July 07, 2013, 09:33:22 PM
Urby, Urby, Urby!!
There might be a chance that he can return. Milan at the moment are, reportedly, close to signing two players: Adam Ljajic and Keisuke Honda. I've talked to a couple of Milan fans and they've said that this would probably mean the end of Urby as both players can fill his role.
So if we make an offer for him, and try keep it quiet to stop other teams from gazumping us, then I think we might have a chance of getting him back here.
Fulham and Hull chasing £2million Sunderland reject Lee Cattermole.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-transfer-news-fulham-hull-2036812#ixzz2YR8m23yP (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-transfer-news-fulham-hull-2036812#ixzz2YR8m23yP)
Thanks Mirror for breaking this news. What we really need is another defensive midfielder, particularly one whose on pitch disciplinary record makes Sidwell look like a pussy cat and whose off pitch behaviour would bring embarrassment.
Fulham round up from BBC's gossip section...nothing new
Fulham manager Martin Jol fears being priced out of a move for Ajax's 27-year-old midfielder Eyong Enoh.
Full story: Daily Express
Aston Villa are ready to sell Darren Bent for £5m, with Newcastle, Hull and Fulham all poised to make a move for the 29-year-old striker.
Full story: The Sun
This last one seems a bit of a bargain, considering he's English and proven goal scorer.
It´s being reported that we want Enoh but not at 2 mil & Sako at 2.5 mil & not the asking price of 4 mil. Come on McKintosh get real.These sums are peanuts even if we don´t have the desire to spend vast sums. What the hells going on?
Quote from: grandad on July 08, 2013, 08:59:00 AM
It´s being reported that we want Enoh but not at 2 mil & Sako at 2.5 mil & not the asking price of 4 mil. Come on McKintosh get real.These sums are peanuts even if we don´t have the desire to spend vast sums. What the hells going on?
What the hell's going on? Probably very little of the stuff that is being reported.
And what evidence do you have that Alistair Mackintosh sets the level of fees we are prepared to pay for a player? This seems very unlikely. Much more likely is that Jol says how much of his budget he is willing to spend on that player, the Board approves it and Mackintosh negotiates.
Plausible, Mr Maestro and it's right to play what the yanks call "hardball". To concede every fee without negotiating just sends the wrong message and potentially limits the extent of our actual business.
I hope the report linking us with Lee Catermole is untrue; he is the last player I would want to see wearing our shirt. In my eyes, he's a thug - the dirtiest player currently in the PL.
Quote from: Arthur on July 08, 2013, 10:57:00 AM
I hope the report linking us with Lee Catermole is untrue; he is the last player I would want to see wearing our shirt. In my eyes, he's a thug - the dirtiest player currently in the PL.
:plus one: The modern day Michael Brown
Sky sports saying us and benefica going head to head for Evian's Ghana star Mohammed Rabiu
Quote from: spikey norman on July 08, 2013, 01:18:18 PM
Sky sports saying us and benefica going head to head for Evian's Ghana star Mohammed Rabiu
We like a defensive midfielder dont we.
i havent seen fulham have a good DM since Mr papa Bouba Diop...even though he did like to wonder-Not heard much of this rabiu but hopefully he will come as he is young and i think PL is a little bit more interesting than the Portugese League-wouldent Mind that AWOL JNR Malanda
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8813614/Transfer-news-Everton-sign-Ivory-Coast-striker-Arouna-Kone-from-Wigan (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8813614/Transfer-news-Everton-sign-Ivory-Coast-striker-Arouna-Kone-from-Wigan)
kone has gone to everton. i guess that means Anichebe is for sale... or at least off my fantasy league budget squad rotation.
Quote from: zschwartz on July 08, 2013, 03:10:36 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8813614/Transfer-news-Everton-sign-Ivory-Coast-striker-Arouna-Kone-from-Wigan (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8813614/Transfer-news-Everton-sign-Ivory-Coast-striker-Arouna-Kone-from-Wigan)
kone has gone to everton. i guess that means Anichebe is for sale... or at least off my fantasy league budget squad rotation.
I think Anichebe would be a good buy to be honest.
Anyone heard anything concrete about this Bokila guy?
phil bardsley linked, can cover all defensive positions.
Meh one Sunderland reject in Richardson is enough for me.
Chelsea have been linked with Benteke? Tbh, watching them last year I did get the feeling they needed a £20million-ish, big, strong Belgian striker...
Just seen a link with Kevin Prince Boateng. Could be interesting...
Quote from: TWFL on July 09, 2013, 10:55:26 AM
Just seen a link with Kevin Prince Boateng. Could be interesting...
yeah saw that too.....no chance.
However, Kerim recently stated that he is happy at Fulham and wants to see out his contract at the Cottagers.
"I still have two years left on my contract and the I'm pleased with the way Fulham have treated me," Kerim said speaking to Sporx.
"I don't know of any offers and haven't really considered a move."
Galatasaray President Ünal Aysal recently confirmed interest in Fulham winger Kerim Frei.
"We are interested in Kerim Frei," Aysal said speaking to Lig TV.
http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4876 (http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4876)
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 10:57:47 AM
Quote from: TWFL on July 09, 2013, 10:55:26 AM
Just seen a link with Kevin Prince Boateng. Could be interesting...
yeah saw that too.....no chance.
How good would that be. Agreed though, very unlikely.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 11:00:08 AM
However, Kerim recently stated that he is happy at Fulham and wants to see out his contract at the Cottagers.
"I still have two years left on my contract and the I'm pleased with the way Fulham have treated me," Kerim said speaking to Sporx.
"I don't know of any offers and haven't really considered a move."
Galatasaray President Ünal Aysal recently confirmed interest in Fulham winger Kerim Frei.
"We are interested in Kerim Frei," Aysal said speaking to Lig TV.
http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4876 (http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4876)
This is good news. Would like to see him get more first team football. When he's played he has looked really good. Either play him or send him to Championship on loan.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 09, 2013, 11:01:13 AM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 11:00:08 AM
However, Kerim recently stated that he is happy at Fulham and wants to see out his contract at the Cottagers.
"I still have two years left on my contract and the I'm pleased with the way Fulham have treated me," Kerim said speaking to Sporx.
"I don't know of any offers and haven't really considered a move."
Galatasaray President Ünal Aysal recently confirmed interest in Fulham winger Kerim Frei.
"We are interested in Kerim Frei," Aysal said speaking to Lig TV.
http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4876 (http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4876)
This is good news. Would like to see him get more first team football. When he's played he has looked really good. Either play him or send him to Championship on loan.
still cant believe he wasnt given a chance when ashkan got injured.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 09, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Chelsea have been linked with Benteke? Tbh, watching them last year I did get the feeling they needed a £20million-ish, big, strong Belgian striker...
Especially since they have one in Lukaku
Quote from: mikecdawg-ffc on July 09, 2013, 11:28:17 AM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 09, 2013, 10:50:06 AM
Chelsea have been linked with Benteke? Tbh, watching them last year I did get the feeling they needed a £20million-ish, big, strong Belgian striker...
Especially since they have one in Lukaku
and would anyone say benteke is a vast improvement on sturidge?
Time to put in a sneaky bid in for Demba Ba
Quote from: JudgeBread on July 09, 2013, 11:36:54 AM
Time to put in a sneaky bid in for Demba Ba
When I think about the sort of wages he'd demand, I couldn't see him passing the Fulham medical. :022:
KPB will never happen. In fact the original tweet came from some kid who I will go out on a limb and say is not very reliable
where is the link to Boatang
so the usual twitter speculation which is neither one thing nor the other.
no chance of him coming but would have been nice
Wasn't KPB linked when he was leaving Portsmouth? Likely just a re-hash of that.
While it is plausible that he may want to leave Italy, he should be setting his sights way higher than Fulham. Dude is seriously good.
talk sport saying that dirk kuyt has denied reports linking him with a move to either us or cardiff
Fulham are under pressure to keep Patrick Roberts from Manchester United.
The 16 year-old striker is a top target for United this summer.
Under the Premier League's new Elite Player Performance Plan rules, United can nick Roberts away from the Cottagers for just over £200,000.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 01:39:49 PM
Fulham are under pressure to keep Patrick Roberts from Manchester United.
The 16 year-old striker is a top target for United this summer.
Under the Premier League's new Elite Player Performance Plan rules, United can nick Roberts away from the Cottagers for just over £200,000.
If true, that is infuriating. What's the point in having a youth academy and investing loads into it, only for the players to leave for absolutely nothing?
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 09, 2013, 01:58:34 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 01:39:49 PM
Fulham are under pressure to keep Patrick Roberts from Manchester United.
The 16 year-old striker is a top target for United this summer.
Under the Premier League's new Elite Player Performance Plan rules, United can nick Roberts away from the Cottagers for just over £200,000.
If true, that is infuriating. What's the point in having a youth academy and investing loads into it, only for the players to leave for absolutely nothing?
I thought it wasn't possible for them to do this as we're in category 1?
Quote from: SKSW6 on July 09, 2013, 02:05:33 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 09, 2013, 01:58:34 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 01:39:49 PM
Fulham are under pressure to keep Patrick Roberts from Manchester United.
The 16 year-old striker is a top target for United this summer.
Under the Premier League's new Elite Player Performance Plan rules, United can nick Roberts away from the Cottagers for just over £200,000.
If true, that is infuriating. What's the point in having a youth academy and investing loads into it, only for the players to leave for absolutely nothing?
I thought it wasn't possible for them to do this as we're in category 1?
That was my take.
Quote from: SKSW6 on July 09, 2013, 02:05:33 PM
I thought it wasn't possible for them to do this as we're in category 1?
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-chairman-blasts-premier-4802779? (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-chairman-blasts-premier-4802779?)
IF KPB is true we should go all in for him! class player!
please no phil bardsley-would rather take ronnie stam from wigan-free agent
What about Jack Colback? Granted haven't seen too much of him, but he was pretty highly thought of a few years back. Apparently wants to leave Sunderland and will boost the English element...
SO Far:
Stek/Stock/Etheridge
Riether Hangeland/Hughes Amorebieta/Senderos Riise/Richardson/Briggs
Sidwell/Karagounis Boateng
Dejagah/Duff Ruiz Kacaniklic/Frei
Berbatov/Rodallega
:005: Sky say Zamora favourite to replace Benteke at Villa:
"Tottenham are odds-on with Sky Bet to sign Christian Benteke after Aston Villa confirmed the striker has submitted a transfer request.
Spurs already headed the betting on the Belgium striker's next club but have shortened from evens to 8/11 following Tuesday morning's developments.
Arsenal and Chelsea are considered next in line to land the 22-year-old at 7/2, followed by Liverpool (12/1) and Borussia Dortmund (20/1).
Sky Bet Football Trader Chris Spicer said: "Tottenham have consistently been the best-backed side in our market on Benteke's next club, which we opened at the end of last season with interest seemingly inevitable this summer given his impressive debut campaign in the Premier League.
"Our punters already seem to be looking at who Villa will turn to as Benteke's replacement, with Bobby Zamora backed in from 10/1 to 2/1 to move to Villa Park."
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 04:54:37 PM
SO Far:
Stek/Stock/Etheridge
Riether Hangeland/Hughes Amorebieta/Senderos Riise/Richardson/Briggs
Sidwell/Karagounis Boateng
Dejagah/Duff Ruiz Kacaniklic/Frei
Berbatov/Rodallega
Squad looking good we certainly need a creative central midfielder & a striker, maybe a back up right back, I also think Sako will join things are certainly looking good when you think we still have Grimmer , Kasami , David & Trotta trying to break through
Tankovic heading off to costa rica with the first team.
some are saying the Sako deal is done.
Apparently Schwarzer has joined the scum
Quote from: Danitar on July 09, 2013, 07:52:13 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 07:23:30 PM
some are saying the Sako deal is done.
Link????
only seen it on foreign language tweets. so nothing concrete. gona have to wait and see.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 07:07:35 PM
Tankovic heading off to costa rica with the first team.
Good . Hoping some of the youngsters break through this year .
Any idea who else ( youngsters ) are going ?
Quote from: Riverside on July 09, 2013, 08:20:09 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 07:07:35 PM
Tankovic heading off to costa rica with the first team.
Good . Hoping some of the youngsters break through this year .
Any idea who else ( youngsters ) are going ?
heard george williams as well. not sure about anyone else. but im guessing the ones we saw int he pic might all be involved. i think they deserve to be: woodrow, mesca and christiansen.
Quote from: Putney on July 09, 2013, 02:50:53 PM
Quote from: SKSW6 on July 09, 2013, 02:05:33 PM
I thought it wasn't possible for them to do this as we're in category 1?
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-chairman-blasts-premier-4802779? (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-chairman-blasts-premier-4802779?)
Wow, not in love with how that works.
Quote from: Riverside on July 09, 2013, 08:20:09 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 07:07:35 PM
Tankovic heading off to costa rica with the first team.
Good . Hoping some of the youngsters break through this year .
Any idea who else ( youngsters ) are going ?
I read that David is going as well.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 09, 2013, 09:35:40 PM
Quote from: Riverside on July 09, 2013, 08:20:09 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 09, 2013, 07:07:35 PM
Tankovic heading off to costa rica with the first team.
Good . Hoping some of the youngsters break through this year .
Any idea who else ( youngsters ) are going ?
I read that David is going as well.
yeah i assumed he was going, hes probably the main one to step up next season, seeing that he is jols young signing.
Woodrow deserves a shot in pre season as well.
Next season for Dembele.
Quote from: PaulJ123 on July 09, 2013, 09:47:59 PM
Woodrow deserves a shot in pre season as well.
Next season for Dembele.
i was very impressed with woodrow in the final. really hope he makes it. him being english is also a bonus.
Sako is training with Wolves in Scotland and has been refused to talk to Fulham because wait.. we can't agree a fee.
the longer this goes on, the longer it looks like he will remain a wolves player..
http://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/07/09/first-pictures-of-wolves-scotland-pre-season-tour/football-npower-football-league-one-wolverhampton-wanderers-pre-season-training-in-scotland-4/ (http://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2013/07/09/first-pictures-of-wolves-scotland-pre-season-tour/football-npower-football-league-one-wolverhampton-wanderers-pre-season-training-in-scotland-4/)
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07/09/fulham-deal-for-wolves-winger-bakary-sako-in-trouble-as-clubs-stall-over-fee/ (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07/09/fulham-deal-for-wolves-winger-bakary-sako-in-trouble-as-clubs-stall-over-fee/)
Jozy has joined Sunderland
http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07/09/fulham-deal-for-wolves-winger-bakary-sako-in-trouble-as-clubs-stall-over-fee/ (http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/07/09/fulham-deal-for-wolves-winger-bakary-sako-in-trouble-as-clubs-stall-over-fee/)
Fulham have been given a massive boost to sign Evian midfielder Rabiu Mohammed after the midfielder revealed he will favour a move to England.
The future of the talented 23-year-old has been a matter of intense conjecture in the past few days with Fulham, Everton believed to be keen on signing him.
Portuguese giants Porto and Benfica are also believed to be interested in the Ghanaian international after a faboulous season with the French outfit last term.
It has been speculated that Marseille also hold an interest in the combative midfielder even though it is understood Cottaggers are the front-runner for his signature.
The-Liberty Professionals enforcer has revealed he would welcome a move to the English Premier League describing it as the best in the world
"I want to play in England if there is a possibility," Mohammed said
"The English league is the best in the world and every good player wants to play there.
"Fulham are a good club, settled in the Premier League with a good manager.
"There is interest in France as well so I have to make a choice.
"England will be my preference because it has always been my dream to play in England."
Mohammed has three more years on his existing deal at Evian but unlikely to remain with the club as interest in him grows.
If we don´t do something about Sako he will get snapped up by any of the other 19 PL clubs not to mention overseas clubs. Everyone apart from us would not quibble at the 4 mil price. The club needs to show some intent whether or not we will be sold. For goodness sake, Everton took less than a week to bid for Kone & complete the deal. Why do our dealings take weeks & weeks?
Quote from: grandad on July 10, 2013, 12:30:11 PM
If we don´t do something about Sako he will get snapped up by any of the other 19 PL clubs not to mention overseas clubs. Everyone apart from us would not quibble at the 4 mil price. The club needs to show some intent whether or not we will be sold. For goodness sake, Everton took less than a week to bid for Kone & complete the deal. Why do our dealings take weeks & weeks?
Do you actually know the facts regarding the Sako saga or are you going by what is in the press?
Also no doubt the reason Kone's move to Everton was completed so quickly was due toWigans ex manager Martinez would have know exactly what the transfer release clause was and offered that exact amount fp.gif
Quote from: JBH on July 10, 2013, 12:36:07 PM
Quote from: grandad on July 10, 2013, 12:30:11 PM
If we don´t do something about Sako he will get snapped up by any of the other 19 PL clubs not to mention overseas clubs. Everyone apart from us would not quibble at the 4 mil price. The club needs to show some intent whether or not we will be sold. For goodness sake, Everton took less than a week to bid for Kone & complete the deal. Why do our dealings take weeks & weeks?
Do you actually know the facts regarding the Sako saga or are you going by what is in the press?
Also no doubt the reason Kone's move to Everton was completed so quickly was due toWigans ex manager Martinez would have know exactly what the transfer release clause was and offered that exact amount fp.gif
But so would any other club interested in the player who had his agent's phone number.
Deals tend to go through quicker when one party is happy to pay over the odds and the other is happy to get over value of the asset. Taking time over transfers can only be seen as a good thing. *Obviously other factors can increase this but its the general trend.
Fer to Norwich! :-(
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
Quote from: Jeroen on July 10, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Fer to Norwich! :-(
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
nah we are in for the messis and ronaldos of this world now
Quote from: fulhamben on July 10, 2013, 02:52:33 PM
Quote from: Jeroen on July 10, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Fer to Norwich! :-(
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
nah we are in for the messis and ronaldos of this world now
And they say its hard to tell when someone's being sarcastic on the Internet!
Quote from: TWFL on July 10, 2013, 03:05:00 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 10, 2013, 02:52:33 PM
Quote from: Jeroen on July 10, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Fer to Norwich! :-(
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
nah we are in for the messis and ronaldos of this world now
And they say its hard to tell when someone's being sarcastic on the Internet!
We can scrap this post now and start again now we have a billionaire buddy on board (To be confirmed I know) . Prince Boateng to be first signing followed by Benzema.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 10, 2013, 03:17:33 PM
Quote from: TWFL on July 10, 2013, 03:05:00 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 10, 2013, 02:52:33 PM
Quote from: Jeroen on July 10, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Fer to Norwich! :-(
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
nah we are in for the messis and ronaldos of this world now
And they say its hard to tell when someone's being sarcastic on the Internet!
We can scrap this post now and start again now we have a billionaire buddy on board (To be confirmed I know) . Prince Boateng to be first signing followed by Benzema.
more likely the return of zesh rehman
Quote from: fulhamben on July 10, 2013, 02:52:33 PM
Quote from: Jeroen on July 10, 2013, 02:35:39 PM
Fer to Norwich! :-(
Isn't Al-Fayed a millionaire as well?!?!
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
nah we are in for the messis and ronaldos of this world now
Few rumours around of Clint coming back on Loan...
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 10, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Few rumours around of Clint coming back on Loan...
Did these rumours start roughly at the same time as "the new owners are American" rumours showed up? 075.gif
Quote from: cebu on July 10, 2013, 04:44:08 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 10, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Few rumours around of Clint coming back on Loan...
Did these rumours start roughly at the same time as "the new owners are American" rumours showed up? 075.gif
No, a few before that. Ignored it at first until it seems to be snowballing. Possibly zero truth in it. Can't see him coming back here after the cloud he left under!
Quote from: grandad on July 10, 2013, 12:30:11 PM
If we don´t do something about Sako he will get snapped up by any of the other 19 PL clubs not to mention overseas clubs. Everyone apart from us would not quibble at the 4 mil price. The club needs to show some intent whether or not we will be sold. For goodness sake, Everton took less than a week to bid for Kone & complete the deal. Why do our dealings take weeks & weeks?
+1
swansea, sunderland, norwich, southampton all getting stuck into the transfer market
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 10, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Few rumours around of Clint coming back on Loan...
We don't need another 30+ year old loanee. That's no way to build a team.
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on July 10, 2013, 06:36:14 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 10, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Few rumours around of Clint coming back on Loan...
We don't need another 30+ year old loanee. That's no way to build a team.
Damn straight! Sign him to a one year deal on a permanent transfer! :dead horse:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season)
kone, mirallas, jelavic, naismith, anichebe, vellios, deulofeu, that's a lot of attacking talent for a club that's not in europe.
Quote from: zschwartz on July 10, 2013, 07:23:02 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season)
kone, mirallas, jelavic, naismith, anichebe, vellios, deulofeu, that's a lot of attacking talent for a club that's not in europe.
Berbatov is 5 times as good as any of those
Quote from: FTID on July 10, 2013, 07:28:22 PM
Quote from: zschwartz on July 10, 2013, 07:23:02 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season)
kone, mirallas, jelavic, naismith, anichebe, vellios, deulofeu, that's a lot of attacking talent for a club that's not in europe.
Berbatov is 5 times as good as any of those
sure. he's also older than all of them (not quite "5 times" older). and what about rodallega and trotta? how many times are they all worse than either of these?
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-confident-of-signing-manchester-united-striker-wayne-rooney--and-are-ready-to-sell-fernando-torres-or-demba-ba-if-they-are-successful-8701274.html (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-confident-of-signing-manchester-united-striker-wayne-rooney--and-are-ready-to-sell-fernando-torres-or-demba-ba-if-they-are-successful-8701274.html)
Chelsea will sell Fernando Torres or Demba Ba should they be successful in landing Wayne Rooney this summer and are still confident of going into the season with the England striker as their first-choice centre-forward.
The club still believe that they can pull off the signing in this transfer window and have not been dissuaded by any of the public pronouncements by Manchester United's new manager David Moyes that Rooney is not for sale. Signing Rooney is Chelsea's biggest priority this summer and with two years left on his deal they are confident he will not sign another contract at Old Trafford.
Chelsea regard the potential availability of Rooney much the way Sir Alex Ferguson saw Robin van Persie's situation at Arsenal last summer. Chelsea feel that he is the kind of player who very rarely becomes available and that given there is a chance of acquiring him, they have to make sure they are at the front of the queue.
The plan agreed with Jose Mourinho would be that should the Rooney deal be agreed, either Ba or Torres will go - but not Romelu Lukaku, who is part of the squad that flies to Bangkok on Thursday on the first part of a three-game tour of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. That would leave the Chelsea manager with three centre-forwards in his squad.
Brings people's idea of a cheeky bid for Ba into play
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Fer to Norwich! :-(
Not good as I would have loved in him in a Fulham shirt nxt season!
nah we are in for the messis and ronaldos of this world now
And they say its hard to tell when someone's being sarcastic on the Internet!
We can scrap this post now and start again now we have a billionaire buddy on board (To be confirmed I know) . Prince Boateng to be first signing followed by Benzema.
more likely the return of zesh rehman
I have the honor of watching him live sometimes, dont be jealous
From BBC's gossip roundup:
Fulham boss Martin Jol has been told to pay £10m for Dnipro's 23-year-old Ukrainian winger Evgen Konoployanka.
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on July 11, 2013, 07:47:20 AM
From BBC's gossip roundup:
Fulham boss Martin Jol has been told to pay £10m for Dnipro's 23-year-old Ukrainian winger Evgen Konoployanka.
Great player, young as well, but a bit odd timing to be linked if the takeover talks are true..
i cant imagine we will sign anybody while there are talks going on
Quote from: westcliff white on July 11, 2013, 07:55:21 AM
i cant imagine we will sign anybody while there are talks going on
I would imagine these talks have been ongoing for quite a while and so there's no reason why Jol hasn't already been given his budget for this window. I can't see Mo leaving him with no money whatsoever with a new season about to start! What if the deal fell through etc we'd strggle to put out a half decent team and that would not help Mo or any potential buyer.
the story is that Due Dilligence is done, if thats the case and Mo is really wanting to sell as that would indicate, then it would not be in Mo's hands, the new owner would need to give the go ahead. Normally there is an embargo of types put on all major expense's during a take over. My company just took over another and there was no hiring during the process and limits on travel restrictions for the company we took over. I also think I remember that when Sunderland were being taken over they issued a statement saying there would be no player purchases during the process however as soon as it was completed then there would be expenditure. it is standard business process as I see it.
Although I do hope your right BestofBrede, but if I were buying a company (for a vast sum of money) and was this far down the road I would want to know on what and have a right to veto if i didn't think it was appropriate.
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http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season)
kone, mirallas, jelavic, naismith, anichebe, vellios, deulofeu, that's a lot of attacking talent for a club that's not in europe.
Berbatov is 5 times as good as any of those
sure. he's also older than all of them (not quite "5 times" older). and what about rodallega and trotta? how many times are they all worse than either of these?
That's harsh on dave!!!!
wouldn't say it is that harsh FFC1987, a little but not to much. He is better than Naismith and vellios.
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wouldn't say it is that harsh FFC1987, a little but not to much. He is better than Naismith and vellios.
And Anichebe (i'm not convinced by him at all). I haven't seen Deulofeu but so far his experience is barca B unless im mistaken so he's unproven but I do agree that Everton are looking very good attacking wise.
And Dave needs to come good really, he has the attributes.
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http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816980/Transfer-news-Barcelona-s-Gerard-Deulofeu-joins-Everton-on-loan-for-season)
kone, mirallas, jelavic, naismith, anichebe, vellios, deulofeu, that's a lot of attacking talent for a club that's not in europe.
Kone and Mirallas are good. Jelavic has been misfiring for a while now. Deulofeu has the potential to be good. Naismith, Anichebe and Vellios are pretty average. It is a lot of depth though.
agree jack, that's where i put rodellega pretty average but maybe just above naismith and vellios
talk sport linking us with florent malouda and salomon kalou
im not gonna believe any transfer talk until the change of ownership is done, if indeed it is happening.
lets just hope that once this announcement is made, if it's to be made, that we are shopping outside of the "freebie" bin. I know we've unearthed talent there and it's not to be dismissed, but we need to sign experienced players with their prime years in front of them.
looking forward to Jol having a decent transfer sum to work with
Bony confirmed to Swansea :(
Also, I'm hearing Huddlestone to Sunderland today.
Starting to get a little bit nervous again, we're dragging our heels again whilst other around us are moving.
Quote from: Admin on July 11, 2013, 01:43:55 PM
Also, I'm hearing Huddlestone to Sunderland today.
Starting to get a little bit nervous again, we're dragging our heels again whilst other around us are moving.
This takeover business seems to be slowing us down. See what happens from next week, I hope a lot of initial work has been done.
Yep. Same old story. Looked good for us at the start of June but hearing about clubs on out level signing players like Bony makes me a little depressed! Especially after taking the backwards step of re signing Karagounos. Its not good enough. Especially after spending a lot of money on my season ticket which i found a struggle to afford this year.
Ps - I realise my last comment is a stick for some people on here to beat me with!
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Bony confirmed to Swansea :(
Although, I'd like to add, he's seriously overpriced at 12 million.
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Bony confirmed to Swansea :(
Although, I'd like to add, he's seriously overpriced at 12 million.
Haven't seen him play loads but what I have seen was good. Record sounds good too. Then again I guess we'll see what he is worth next season...
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Bony confirmed to Swansea :(
Although, I'd like to add, he's seriously overpriced at 12 million.
I really don't think he is overpriced at 12 million. Maybe not the perfect fit for Swansea, but everytime I've seen him he looks a proper, proper player.
Working in Belgium with some dutch guys they are shocked at the price the thought nearer 8 million, they also cant believe the price sunderland paid for Altidore 7 million pounds apparently.
The dutch league is easier to play in, for every good striker coming here there has probably been a bad one too.
Keep the faith guys, when all this take over rumours dies a death or it goes through I am positive we have some signings coming our way
Are clubs like Norwich, Southampton, Swansea really that much bigger than Fulham that they can truly afford to sign so many high quality player?
I know that Fulham has a more practical, slow growth approach to the transfer mkt, but these clubs are spending multiples of our outlay seemingly each season.
Their approach appears to be investing in players with a look toward profiting off transfers to fund even more signings all the while continuing to solidify their place. Many here, I'm sure, have seen these clubs bounce up and fall down several times. Has this kind of transfers activity been their MO in the past?
Just curious how sustainable their approach is/has been.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 11, 2013, 02:47:36 PM
Are clubs like Norwich, Southampton, Swansea really that much bigger than Fulham that they can truly afford to sign so many high quality player?
I know that Fulham has a more practical, slow growth approach to the transfer mkt, but these clubs are spending multiples of our outlay seemingly each season.
Their approach appears to be investing in players with a look toward profiting off transfers to fund even more signings all the while continuing to solidify their place. Many here, I'm sure, have seen these clubs bounce up and fall down several times. Has this kind of transfers activity been their MO in the past?
Just curious how sustainable their approach is/has been.
Maybe they pay more in wages, and Swansea at least have the lure of European football this year. Players can play in he Europa then at the end of this season get transferred somewhere bigger. Also, Soton and Swansea have pretty decent (recent) former players as their mangers, that likely helps.
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Bony confirmed to Swansea :(
Although, I'd like to add, he's seriously overpriced at 12 million.
12 million still sounds like a huge number to me but when I look around at what the average signings seem to be going for today I don't think the 12 million spent on Bony seems that far away from the new average.
12 million on Bony would be a much better plan than spending £4-6 million on a player like Bent.
Quote from: Admin on July 11, 2013, 01:43:55 PM
Also, I'm hearing Huddlestone to Sunderland today.
Starting to get a little bit nervous again, we're dragging our heels again whilst other around us are moving.
Thank goodness we didn't get him
Quote from: Enter the Frei on July 11, 2013, 04:24:23 PM
12 million on Bony would be a much better plan than spending £4-6 million on a player like Bent.
I wouldn't know how to quantify something like that until Bony has done at least one season in the premier League.
the players are off on tour, and no news or pics(from the official website), no news of the new signging. dont think he was refering to karagounis, and i got the feeling we wont be signing sako.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on July 11, 2013, 06:24:18 PM
the players are off on tour, and no news or pics(from the official website)
...apart from the pics on the official website.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/11/costa-rica-bound (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/11/costa-rica-bound)
Includes a glimpse of a 'new' signing talking to Sidwell and Stockdale. 'My, my, AJ - I do believe you've put on a little weight.'
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the players are off on tour, and no news or pics(from the official website)
...apart from the pics on the official website.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/11/costa-rica-bound (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/11/costa-rica-bound)
what i meant was no new pics in that bunch wich suggested a new signging who wasnt karagounis.
Southampton have completed the transfer of Wanyama for 12.5 mil. We really are the poor relations of the PL.
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Southampton have completed the transfer of Wanyama for 12.5 mil. We really are the poor relations of the PL.
They've also got rid of Vegard Forren, which considering many frustrations on here when they signed him is interesting. Especially as he didn't play a single game.
As for the poor relations, we're less than 2 weeks into the open window and the whole club being sold malarkey that's currently afoot. I wouldn't start worrying just yet.
Trying to think of teams with less depth than ours but im struggling.
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Southampton have completed the transfer of Wanyama for 12.5 mil. We really are the poor relations of the PL.
I've got to say, I'm starting to feel a little left behind this transfer window. We're still the oldest team in the league and one year older than last. We need an injection of youth (of the 23-26 yr old variety).
I hope that Khan gets down to business quickly.
Quote from: jelmo on July 11, 2013, 07:16:45 PM
Trying to think of teams with less depth than ours but im struggling.
well thats cos you are biased. we have 4 decent cb 2 decent keepers 2 ok lb 1 decent rb 3 decent cm plenty of decent wingers and 2 decent strikers. we are only a couple of players short.......
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Trying to think of teams with less depth than ours but im struggling.
well thats cos you are biased. we have 4 decent cb 2 decent keepers 2 ok lb 1 decent rb 3 decent cm plenty of decent wingers and 2 decent strikers. we are only a couple of players short.......
I agree. One quality creative cm and a pacey goalscorer and, with a good start to build confidence, we could have our most consistent PL season.
We have more depth now than ever. Those who think not should recall the benches Sir Roy had to put out.
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Southampton have completed the transfer of Wanyama for 12.5 mil. We really are the poor relations of the PL.
I've got to say, I'm starting to feel a little left behind this transfer window. We're still the oldest team in the league and one year older than last. We need an injection of youth (of the 23-26 yr old variety).
I hope that Khan gets down to business quickly.
Not sure that's correct. We've released Baird, Schwarzer, Davies and Petric and brought in younger players. A few younger loanees have returned to their parent club but they could return. In any case we've reduced the age of our permanent squad.
A lot of things floating round about us and Coates if Liverpool, thought he was meant to be the next big thing?
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A lot of things floating round about us and Coates if Liverpool, thought he was meant to be the next big thing?
He was pretty awesome at the Copa America a few years back, but probably did what quite a few South Americans do and move too high too early. Should have gone for a mid table Prem club or somewhere like Holland, maybe Portugal and France to get games. Could be fun to get a younger player whose career has stalled, rather than a 29/30 year old for once :P
Lot of chat on twitter about Liverpool defender Sebastien Coates coming to the Cottage.
Always struck me as rather useless but he did score that goal against QPR that once.
coates has been so bad since moving to the prem.
I wouldn't be too upset with Coates, he's still young and from what i've seen from him he hasn't been THAT bad, he's hardly even played in the last two years since joining Liverpool so its likely that he isn't going to gel completely with the starting XI
Surely won't get ahead of Captain Hang and Amorbieta, though?
£5mill for a bench player seems excessive, but in this presumed transitional period with the board and whatnot, perhaps our outlook has to change.
Coates makes no sense for us to buy.
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Coates makes no sense for us to buy.
Why? Hangeland is getting older, Amore is new, Hughes is pretty much past it, Senderos is an apparent laughing stock and then there's Burn who may not make the step up to Championship let alone Premier League. Yes it may be a risk, but it's not as stupid as some transfers.
Not that it's necessarily going to happen or would be a super amazing transfer, but I don't see it as being overly bad. And y'know... he's young :P
I wouldn't be unhappy if we signed him because he's a very decent player and all, but if we've got limited funds as suggested he shouldn't be a priority signing.
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Coates makes no sense for us to buy.
Why? Hangeland is getting older, Amore is new, Hughes is pretty much past it, Senderos is an apparent laughing stock and then there's Burn who may not make the step up to Championship let alone Premier League. Yes it may be a risk, but it's not as stupid as some transfers.
Not that it's necessarily going to happen or would be a super amazing transfer, but I don't see it as being overly bad. And y'know... he's young :P
I agree with this to an extent, but i also agree that it does not make sense to buy this window. Don't think we have the luxury of having 5 CB's fighting for 2 spots @5Mill outlay
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Coates makes no sense for us to buy.
Why? Hangeland is getting older, Amore is new, Hughes is pretty much past it, Senderos is an apparent laughing stock and then there's Burn who may not make the step up to Championship let alone Premier League. Yes it may be a risk, but it's not as stupid as some transfers.
Not that it's necessarily going to happen or would be a super amazing transfer, but I don't see it as being overly bad. And y'know... he's young :P
I agree with this to an extent, but i also agree that it does not make sense to buy this window. Don't think we have the luxury of having 5 CB's fighting for 2 spots @5Mill outlay
That's implying both Hughes and Senderos stay. I honestly wound't be surprised to see the former go, if he wants to play games. If he's happy being back up and in effect solidifying is status as one of Fulham's modern greats, picking up a wage every week and not playing then he'll stay. But is that worth it from the club's perspective?
Sorry to bring up Clint but The Times are saying Clint has been put on the transfer list....I do seem to recall being called a number of profound names for stating he was surplus to requirement at that football club...Not sure whether to gloat now or when/if he moves on!
Regarding Coates, apart from the fee, I'd be happy with it. Right age etc and I think hes flexible at left/right back if a report I read was accurate so youth and squad depth is good.....Fee not so good. Dammed if you do buy young, dammed if you don'y....(reaction to Karagounis)
Quote from: HillFace on July 12, 2013, 12:06:08 AM
Surely won't get ahead of Captain Hang and Amorbieta, though?
£5mill for a bench player seems excessive, but in this presumed transitional period with the board and whatnot, perhaps our outlook has to change.
We might go all out attacking and play 3-5-2. With our new found Sugar Daddy £5 mill is small change my man!
Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.
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Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.
He's injured isn't he?
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Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.
He's injured isn't he?
Yep, left at home to recover from his op. No idea why it's surfaced now. Apparently in advanced talks.
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Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.
He's injured isn't he?
Yep, left at home to recover from his op. No idea why it's surfaced now. Apparently in advanced talks.
Can't find this on twitter. Probably not looking hard enough but you'd think it would be among the top tweets.
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Quote from: Northern Cottager on July 12, 2013, 09:36:25 AM
Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.
He's injured isn't he?
Yep, left at home to recover from his op. No idea why it's surfaced now. Apparently in advanced talks.
Can't find this on twitter. Probably not looking hard enough but you'd think it would be among the top tweets.
There isn't loads about it . Just few murmurs but haven't really seen it before today. Coates one is the main thing going on at the minute.
Fulham are considering a move for Liverpool's Uruguay international defender Sebastian Coates, with Brendan Rodgers prepared to sell the 22-year-old after he failed to make an impact in two years at Anfield.
Romeu has joined Valencia, which may mean Banega will be sold? Or at least, we can hope.
Romeu joined on loan, from what I read. Why would they sell Banega in that circumstance?
@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Juventus accept undisclosed bid from Sunderland for midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini #SSN
Sorry if this has already been posted.
He had a decent tournament with Italy at the Confederations Cup. Anyone have a rough idea of his value?
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@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Juventus accept undisclosed bid from Sunderland for midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini #SSN
Sorry if this has already been posted.
He had a decent tournament with Italy at the Confederations Cup. Anyone have a rough idea of his value?
I've read a figure of 6.8m in regard to sunderlands bid.
Thats an absolute steal if thats the case, why are Sunderland signing players like this and we are linked with the likes of phil beardsley and lee cattermole
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 12, 2013, 07:28:47 PM
Romeu joined on loan, from what I read. Why would they sell Banega in that circumstance?
Because they're skinter than skint? Wouldn't hurt to slap a bid in, especially as he has already been linked away.
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 12, 2013, 07:28:47 PM
Romeu joined on loan, from what I read. Why would they sell Banega in that circumstance?
Because they're skinter than skint? Wouldn't hurt to slap a bid in, especially as he has already been linked away.
Talking of Valencia it looks like Gago is off to Boca Juniors for around 1.5m euros
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on July 12, 2013, 07:28:47 PM
Romeu joined on loan, from what I read. Why would they sell Banega in that circumstance?
Because they're skinter than skint? Wouldn't hurt to slap a bid in, especially as he has already been linked away.
Talking of Valencia it looks like Gago is off to Boca Juniors for around 1.5m euros
That would infuriate Marty. He tried getting hold of him in January.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on July 12, 2013, 07:00:07 PM
Romeu has joined Valencia, which may mean Banega will be sold? Or at least, we can hope.
Maybe. But almost certainly not to us :(
FULHAM are 25-1 with Ladbrokes to be the highest spending Premier League team this summer after it was confirmed on Saturday that Mohammad Al Fayed has sold the club to American billionaire Shahid Khan.
Ladbrokes also go 5-4 that the Cottagers break their current transfer record - £11.5m for Steve Marlet - in the current window.
The Cottagers are now11-4 for a top-ten finish this season, 33-1 for a top-six spot and 200-1 to surge into the the top four.
However, Martin Jol's men are also 7-1 for relegation - Ladbrokes are as short as 4-1- and while Jol is 11-1 with Coral to be the next Premier League manager departure, he is as short as 7-1 with Paddy Power.
Ladbrokes go 50-1 that the majority of Premier League clubs are American owned by 2020.
Wayne Rooney is 4-9 with Hills to remain a Manchester United player when the summer transfer window closes on September 3. But the firm make Luis Suarez evens for a switch to Arsenal and 5-4 to move to Real Madrid before staying at Liverpool (9-4) in their betting.
Cannot see us going mad on transfers. We have Jol as manager and he will know what he wants and will have discussed it already. Our new owner no doubt can dig deeper than Al but it will not be silly money. As a club we cannot sustain it and that is the clubs and owners favourite word.
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 13, 2013, 10:45:13 PM
Cannot see us going mad on transfers. We have Jol as manager and he will know what he wants and will have discussed it already. Our new owner no doubt can dig deeper than Al but it will not be silly money. As a club we cannot sustain it and that is the clubs and owners favourite word.
Agreed, I do not think we will do mad spendings. I do however see us splashing some cash around. Time will tell but I'll be suprised if we spend over 25m from now to the end of the window.
Quote from: Lighthouse on July 13, 2013, 10:45:13 PM
Cannot see us going mad on transfers. We have Jol as manager and he will know what he wants and will have discussed it already. Our new owner no doubt can dig deeper than Al but it will not be silly money. As a club we cannot sustain it and that is the clubs and owners favourite word.
Exactly. Subject to the form of individual players we have the majority of a squad to fight for a Europa League place or challenge for a cup next season.
There is general agreement that we absolutely need that creative midfielder, we would like a striker to challenge for a place and regularly come off the bench and we could be improved with a new left back.
The really top players will look to go to a Champions League club. We could pay silly money in a fee and wages but would you want such a player who only came to you for the money.
At this point in our development we are still looking more to players with potential who are taking a step up like Dembele and Ruiz (particularly for the CM role) and the occasional experienced star like Berbatov. These are in the £5-15m range which is roughly within our current budget.
Quote from: andersons11 on July 13, 2013, 10:31:33 PM
FULHAM are 25-1 with Ladbrokes to be the highest spending Premier League team this summer after it was confirmed on Saturday that Mohammad Al Fayed has sold the club to American billionaire Shahid Khan.
Ladbrokes also go 5-4 that the Cottagers break their current transfer record - £11.5m for Steve Marlet - in the current window.
The Cottagers are now11-4 for a top-ten finish this season, 33-1 for a top-six spot and 200-1 to surge into the the top four.
However, Martin Jol's men are also 7-1 for relegation - Ladbrokes are as short as 4-1- and while Jol is 11-1 with Coral to be the next Premier League manager departure, he is as short as 7-1 with Paddy Power.
Ladbrokes go 50-1 that the majority of Premier League clubs are American owned by 2020.
Wayne Rooney is 4-9 with Hills to remain a Manchester United player when the summer transfer window closes on September 3. But the firm make Luis Suarez evens for a switch to Arsenal and 5-4 to move to Real Madrid before staying at Liverpool (9-4) in their betting.
So, in effect, they have no clue what's gonna happen? ;P
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Quote from: andersons11 on July 13, 2013, 10:31:33 PM
FULHAM are 25-1 with Ladbrokes to be the highest spending Premier League team this summer after it was confirmed on Saturday that Mohammad Al Fayed has sold the club to American billionaire Shahid Khan.
Ladbrokes also go 5-4 that the Cottagers break their current transfer record - £11.5m for Steve Marlet - in the current window.
The Cottagers are now11-4 for a top-ten finish this season, 33-1 for a top-six spot and 200-1 to surge into the the top four.
However, Martin Jol's men are also 7-1 for relegation - Ladbrokes are as short as 4-1- and while Jol is 11-1 with Coral to be the next Premier League manager departure, he is as short as 7-1 with Paddy Power.
Ladbrokes go 50-1 that the majority of Premier League clubs are American owned by 2020.
Wayne Rooney is 4-9 with Hills to remain a Manchester United player when the summer transfer window closes on September 3. But the firm make Luis Suarez evens for a switch to Arsenal and 5-4 to move to Real Madrid before staying at Liverpool (9-4) in their betting.
So, in effect, they have no clue what's gonna happen? ;P
Essentially, sure makes them look good though.
Sky Bet make Hull 7/4 favourites to loan Adel Taarabt from QPR. Fulham are 5/2 while Anzhi are 5/1. See all our transfer odds here.