2014 Summer Transfer Window Thread

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

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Brighton are gonna sign Chris O'Grady to replace Ulloa

Oh the lolz

[Ent]

He's got mistakes in him, not sure he can be trusted.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I'd take him over Mignolet overall, but not by a lot.

Liverpool need to improve both their bloody full backs. They've got decent enough centre backs, but probably the worst full backs of the top 6 or 7

[GSC]

Eh, I'm not the biggest Skrtel fan to be honest.

[CFCNick]

I love Skrtel. Me and a mate had a running gag about him but last season he was great.

[Fernando]

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20140727/arsenal-to-sign-goalkeeper-david-ospina

Confirmation of Ospina.

Rumors of Podolski & Santi leaving still going on apparently Douglas Costa to replace one them. Would be a good signing for anyone since wants out of Ukraine.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I prefer Agger, my least favourite is Sakho but he'll get better for time in the prem.

[GSC]

Remy fails a medical, deal off

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

[LastDamnation]

I love Skrtel. Me and a mate had a running gag about him but last season he was great.

Scoring a few headers from corners doesn't make it a great season when you concede 50 goals

[Fernando]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

Odds they launch a massive overpriced bid on Wilfried Bony must extremely low now    Apparently because he has a hole in his heart according to rumors

[Guest]

Remy fails a medical, deal off

Back to Newcastle, we'll take him, like we did with Ba. Issue would be paying £15m, doubt that.

[kingraf]

345k Rodriguez 10 shirts sold in the first 48 hours, and this is before he appears in Asia... The world's gone mad.

[Ent]

Good effort, 1/4 of the transfer fee recouped already

[Fernando]

They've made £21.37m back from him already. £61 for a shirt in the real madrid shop

[Ent]

Can't argue with that.

I haven't bought a united shirt in years, possibly 10 - but if we made a marquee signing I'd probably get one.

[kingraf]

Yeah, I ordered a Kroos 8 jersey myself. First Madrid jersey since Ronaldo 9 five years ago, and they've sold out too (Kroos 8, that is).

[Hero]

My son wants a Rodriguez shirt so they've certainly tapped into the minds of 8 year olds. I do get 44% off though at the Adidas website so not too bad.

[Duty281]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

QPR will be gutted: the 8 million transfer fee would have just about covered Ferdinand's wages!

[Ent]

I'd have bought a Kroos or Rodriquez one had united signed them

I won't get a Di Maria or Vidal one though (based on transfer links).

Strange how the mind works, think the last one I bought was Ronaldo in 04.

[Fernando]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

QPR will be gutted: the 8 million transfer fee would have just about covered Ferdinand's wages!

Bet he's gutted he didn't lower his wage demands and join Arsenal we don't care about medicals just look at Kallstrom  

It's not so bad Ent every Arsenal player i get on my shirt leaves within a few years got Vermalen so congratulations and enjoy your new CB   

[The Special Juan]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

They'll sign Jay Rodriguez to fulfill both those criteria.

[Fernando]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

They'll sign Jay Rodriguez to fulfill both those criteria.

I put £5 on Wilfried Bony at 4/1 dropped to 1/1 since Remy news came out

[Ent]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

QPR will be gutted: the 8 million transfer fee would have just about covered Ferdinand's wages!

Bet he's gutted he didn't lower his wage demands and join Arsenal we don't care about medicals just look at Kallstrom  

It's not so bad Ent every Arsenal player i get on my shirt leaves within a few years got Vermalen so congratulations and enjoy your new CB   

How are you palming that turd off on us? Reminds me of when we threw silvestre your way.

Speaking of Mikael he seems to be back in with united, he was doing some bizarre djing on the american tour for some reason - at least I presume it was him.

[Hammersmith harrier]

I'd buy a Hummels shirt but not a Rodriguez one, buying a shirt of an overpriced and overpayed attacker isn't for me.

[The Special Juan]

"@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Liverpool pull out of deal to sign Loic Remy after concerns over his medical #SSN"

Probably realised he wasn't from Southampton or massively overpriced and thought they'd better pull out

They'll sign Jay Rodriguez to fulfill both those criteria.

I put £5 on Wilfried Bony at 4/1 dropped to 1/1 since Remy news came out

They've already signed one lump (Lambert), do they need another? I think Michu would have been a great signing for them.

I think that might be £5 well spent though

[Ent]

I'd buy a Hummels shirt but not a Rodriguez one, buying a shirt of an overpriced and overpayed attacker isn't for me.

Hipster...

[kingraf]

Buying marquee names' jerseys is too mainstream.

[The Special Juan]

Buy an Arbeloa shirt. Bet they don't sell high numbers of those.

[Bull]

Why not buy a bebe shirt?

[Ent]

My laundry basket is in the corner.

[The Special Juan]

Bebe's gone

[kingraf]

Nobody puts Bebe in a corner.

[Hero]

If I was to get a shirt this summer (and I've not bought a football shirt for myself for 15+ years) I'd get a Roma one as they look a really nice shirt this year with Iturbe on the back.

[Gerry SA]

Was considering getting an AS Monaco shirt with Falcao printing, but he's not likely to be there come the start of the season...

[kingraf]

Roma doesn't have a shirt sponsor, which does help the aesthetic appeal of a shirt. Always nice to support the team without looking like a walking billboard. It's the reason my "James 6" sleeved Miami. jersey gets more attention than my Bwin.com emblazoned R9.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

You guys won't beat my Turner 6 shirt anytime soon  

[DP]

I got an RVP one when United signed him.

Last before that was Chicha 14.

Not sure what I'd get this season, waiting to see who we get, though would be tempted for Mata.

[The Special Juan]

Cleverley.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Well I've got last season's with Ravel on the back. And I've got a New Zealand one with Reid. I never usually get numbers n names but both were presents. I really like our kit this year, I'd probably get Nobes but I've got a real soft spot for Demel and I also think Zarate looks the nuts.

[Ent]

I got an RVP one when United signed him.

Last before that was Chicha 14.

Not sure what I'd get this season, waiting to see who we get, though would be tempted for Mata.

I'm not sure we will see much of mata under van gaal.

Rvp and welbeck up top with Rooney behind.

[Hero]

Based upon his friendly formations I'd expect the following:

------------De Gea-------------
---Jones---new CB---Evans---
Rafael--Herrera--new CM--Shaw
---------------Mata-------------
--------RVP---------Rooney----

[Guest]

Ent - Welbeck up top isn't the answer. RVP will probably endure periods of injury too. Rooney needs to play up top, stop coming so deep, allow Mata & Herrera to express themselves in behind. Agree Hero with most of that line up.

[The Special Juan]

Based upon his friendly formations I'd expect the following:

------------De Gea-------------
---Jones---new CB---Evans---
Rafael--Herrera--new CM--Shaw
---------------Mata-------------
--------RVP---------Rooney----

No Smalling?

[Hero]

I'd have him as 3rd choice of the current options and LVG has already stated he needs more CBs.

[CFCNick]

I love Skrtel. Me and a mate had a running gag about him but last season he was great.

Scoring a few headers from corners doesn't make it a great season when you concede 50 goals

He was statistically Liverpool's best defender last season. Best season of his career too.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Evans would be central I reckon, seems to be the one impressing the most. Vermaelen or De Vrij either side (or possibly both).

Wouldnt be surprised to see Valencia instead of Rafael either.

Makes all the links to Cavani and Di Maria even more confusing, not sure either fit in.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I love Skrtel. Me and a mate had a running gag about him but last season he was great.

Scoring a few headers from corners doesn't make it a great season when you concede 50 goals

He was statistically Liverpool's best defender last season. Best season of his career too.

Still don't think hes a smart enough defender. No chance in my mind that he organises his full backs. Poor man's Vidic

[Ent]

Ent - Welbeck up top isn't the answer. RVP will probably endure periods of injury too. Rooney needs to play up top, stop coming so deep, allow Mata & Herrera to express themselves in behind. Agree Hero with most of that line up.

Think we'd be carrying mata.

I expect him to start the season in the first team then drop out. Doesn't have the athleticism or the attitude.

We were dropping into a 523 defensively, mata basically didn't press so Rooney and welbeck come in leaving the flanks brutally exposed. With him in the side I'd expect sides playing 442 to be kicking their lips.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Liverpool confirm there next massively overpriced average signing as Lovren signs for £20m

[Guest]

I can't wait for the season to start now. Should be an interesting encounter with Southampton hosting Southampton on the opening wekend

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