Re: January Transfers/Rumours Thread

[Burt]

From Sporting Life:

Fulham are trying to tie up a loan deal for Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, according to the player's agent.
 
Stekelenburg moved to Roma from Ajax in the summer of 2011 but has struggled to command a first-team place in recent months.

He has fallen behind Mauro Goicoechea in the pecking order at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting him to consider a move elsewhere.

Fulham boss Martin Jol worked with Stekelenburg during his time as Ajax coach in 2009 and has reportedly been monitoring his situation in Italy.

The 30-year-old could be seen as a long-term replacement for current Cottagers No 1 Mark Schwarzer, who turns 41 later this year.

Stekelenburg's agent, Rob Jansen, confirmed that the Dutch star could be making a move to Craven Cottage ahead of the transfer deadline.

"We work very hard to get a deal," Jansen told De Telegraaf.

[Burt]

SkySports News is drab. Following Redknapp, Spurs and their 'We are doing nothing today' and repeating the Danny Graham and David Beckham clips over and over.

'Appy 'Arry's quote:

"We're looking. I don't know if anything will happen. There are one or two bits and pieces."

"I don't think Peter Crouch will happen. Tony wants to keep him at Stoke. I would like to bring back here to QPR."

[Ordar]

Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian has long been linked with a Premier League move but it now appears he is closing in on a big-money switch to Anzhi Makhachkala who are close to agreeing £34m deal for the striker

Woah! Willian isnt worth that

[ffcbulgaria]

Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian has long been linked with a Premier League move but it now appears he is closing in on a big-money switch to Anzhi Makhachkala who are close to agreeing £34m deal for the striker

Woah! Willian isnt worth that

good way to legalize some of the mafia's money :)

[grandad]

One point if interest. When do clubs have to declare their 25 man squad?

[howitis]

Gomis ???

http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis

[Northern Cottager]

Gomis ???

http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis

Thats just a rumour based off a rumour from Twitter which is a shame, could do with something more concrete to make me believe!

[Whitewash]

Gomis ???

http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis

Thats just a rumour based off a rumour from Twitter which is a shame, could do with something more concrete to make me believe!

Well it's been taken up by one of the journos from the Independent so there must be some truth in it!

[ToodlesMcToot]

Well Twitter appears to be down. 'Arry must've signed Bebe from ManU for £50 million @£120k per week.  :005:

[Swiss72]

Fulham give Kasami to Pescara. Not sure whether loan or not.

[ffcfulham]

West Brom are in talks with Fulham midfielder Chris Baird via @TFootballFamily #WBA #FFC

[Northern Cottager]

Gomis ???

http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis

Thats just a rumour based off a rumour from Twitter which is a shame, could do with something more concrete to make me believe!

Well it's been taken up by one of the journos from the Independent so there must be some truth in it!

Is it not the same way that Sky Sports seem to work and that is when so many people mention it on Twitter etc they just wade in and print? Unless they've seen him outside or Fulham has said yes we've had a bid accepted I can't see there being any truth elsewhere? I hope to God it is true though, would be one hell of a signing.

[Swiss72]

Striker Louis Saha has left the club according to Sunderland.

[Burt]

Fulham give Kasami to Pescara. Not sure whether loan or not.

..."give"...??

[Bilet]

Stekelenburg on his way to the airport according to italian press. Flying to London to join Fulham.

[Northern Cottager]

Stekelenburg on his way to the airport according to italian press. Flying to London to join Fulham.

Did it say Permanent or Loan? I've just seen a few Italian Journos sayign the same too.

[Burt]

I think the David Beckham circus has temporarily overshadowed the media fest that is the transfer window deadline day...

[Burt]

The flight departs at 18.10 and according to the press this is his only chance to make the transfer...

I wonder how the stack around Heathrow is doing at the moment?

[Bilet]

The flight departs at 18.10 and according to the press this is his only chance to make the transfer...

I wonder how the stack around Heathrow is doing at the moment?

New info, the plane, a private one, is departing at 1810...so no worry of him getting on.

[Brian McGod]

Beckham says he wont be paid at PSG and his salary will go to a childrens charity in Paris instead.