MERGED: Giorgos Karagounis alledgely in London talking to Fulham

[NorthernWhite]

He was a good player but 35 now and not sure how he'll adapt to the pace of the Premier League.

If he does acclimatise quickly, he could be a good addition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgos_Karagounis

http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/karagounis/profil/spieler_6106.html

[rusty shackleford]

As a short term fix... yes!

[Burt]

I thought part of the stated policy was to lower the average age of the squad  :dft002:

[ElissonSnygg]

I like Karagounis. A Hard-Worker!

[rusty shackleford]

Unfortunately there arent many free agents in their prime

[TonyGilroy]

If he's fit enough then he, at the least, provides backup for Diarra.

[west kowloon white]

Well at least the problem is being addressed-know nothing about the guy-and has been stated,restricted to free agents,at best going to be a Heskeyesque signing.
Loads of young players already signed to bring age of squad down,if they are ever ready?

[mr-ska]

If hes fit.. might be worth a one year deal.

[Black, White and Fred]

 :54: one year. leeeeeeeetsssssss do it!

[aFFCn_Fan]

Question....I know there have been other threads on this, so excuse me for not having read them (they did get a bit tetchy, so I stopped reading 'em). Now the 25 (21) man squad has been handed in to PL, can we add anyone else to it until January anyway, even free agents? I guess he could play in the cups, but what about the league?

[elgreenio]

dont see why we'd be bringing this guy in to be honest

[TonyGilroy]

They only got tetchy because people kept asking the same question and couldn't be bothered to read the answers already given.

I, of course, am never tetchy so I will tell you that we have named a 21 man squad and can add up to 4 more players provided that they were out of contract when the transfer window closed.

Feel free to ask again in 10 minutes.

[Apprentice to the Maestro]

I thought part of the stated policy was to lower the average age of the squad  :dft002:

The policy is to improve the team to ensure PL survival or better.

[Black, White and Fred]

Question....I know there have been other threads on this, so excuse me for not having read them (they did get a bit tetchy, so I stopped reading 'em). Now the 25 (21) man squad has been handed in to PL, can we add anyone else to it until January anyway, even free agents? I guess he could play in the cups, but what about the league?

We can sign Free agents as we did with Diarra, we have 4 possible spots. I assume one is ope n for Grygera possibly but the rest are for grabs.

[aFFCn_Fan]

thanks 1879 and TG

[Mr Fulham]

dont see why we'd be bringing this guy in to be honest

CM cover.  very short term...

[elgreenio]

dont see why we'd be bringing this guy in to be honest

CM cover.  very short term...

still dont see why we need it. Diarra, Sidwell, Baird, Kasami, Reither, Davies, even Minkwitz and Ruiz. If we can cheap out a 10k p/w 4 month deal then i'm not totally against it. Just struggling to see why we should panic when we have the first 3 I mentioned who can do a job. Unless 2 of the first 3 get injured we'll be fine without anybody else, especially somebody who will have to adapt to the prem.

[General]

If we're going for a 35 year old I'd prefer Ballack tbh.

[Mr Fulham]

dont see why we'd be bringing this guy in to be honest

CM cover.  very short term...

still dont see why we need it. Diarra, Sidwell, Baird, Kasami, Reither, Davies, even Minkwitz and Ruiz. If we can cheap out a 10k p/w 4 month deal then i'm not totally against it. Just struggling to see why we should panic when we have the first 3 I mentioned who can do a job. Unless 2 of the first 3 get injured we'll be fine without anybody else, especially somebody who will have to adapt to the prem.

I hear you but I feel we need another midfieler. Would've liked to see Kasami, Davies and Minkwitz tbh.
Karagounis will provide natural CM cover. Riether (I before E) is shite in central midfield, Ruiz is too lightweight there.

I find it very odd that Jol wants to help younger players to come through and - on the other hand - doesn't try Kasami in his natural position. Or Minkwitz. He's immensely talented and we should give him a chance before it's too late.

I would've prefered Reo-Coker or even Hargreaves because Karagounis is 35 and has no Premiership experience.

I think we will sign a top class midfielder in January. Well...I hope we do.

[Bracken White]

Why on earth the negatives? The guy is still quality - we're missing this in midfield with the very late exits of Dembele & Dempsey - a one year fix? Perfect. Forget the average age scenario - hardly applicable here ... wise old head - gives 110% .... great stuff & what a swan-song for him. Great to have a real character on board, too! All plusses for me ... oh & a much better footballer than the constantly over-rated Reo-Coker, in my book!