Summer Transfer Window

by Mackem Mon 11 Aug 2014, 6:35 am

First topic message reminder :

Sunderland are apparently on for will Buckley again this weekend. Another one from Brighton.

Also after Nacer Chadli from spurs and Jonas from Valencia - along with still trying to persuade fabio borini.

by GSC Tue 26 Aug 2014, 1:14 pm

Suspect Winston Reid might be Arsenes fallback option for Manolas.

by Ent Tue 26 Aug 2014, 1:18 pm

Amazing how the transfer window always hots up in the last week isn't it.

Makes for good television but must be very frustrating for managers not having players for a full pre season to hit the ground running.

Arsenal need a striker now.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 26 Aug 2014, 3:27 pm

From Tim Vickery's article (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28925575):

The ever astute Jonathan Wilson, author of Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics, described him recently as "tactically probably the most important member of the Real Madrid side in 2013-14" in his deeper midfield role.

"He pulled wide when Cristiano Ronaldo went inside. He shuttled to provide the link between the midfield of Xabi Alonso (or Sami Khedira in the Champions League final) and Luka Modric and the forward line, [and] he sat in when Marcelo overlapped him from full-back," explained Wilson, who judges that Real's decision to let Di Maria go could prove as foolish as the similar blunder they made with Claude Makelele just over a decade ago.

by GSC Tue 26 Aug 2014, 3:35 pm

I agree Dolph. Question is whether he can do that when Alonso or Khedira become Carrick, Modric becomes Cleverley, Ronaldo becomes Ashley Young and Marcelo becomes Luke Shaw when he loses weight. And you up the tempo and physicality.

by The Special Juan Tue 26 Aug 2014, 4:11 pm

Let's just hope it's money better spent than £50m on Torrez.

by GSC Tue 26 Aug 2014, 5:08 pm

Good to see the PL taking players from La Liga this summer, even if some were deemed surplus.

by J.Benson II Tue 26 Aug 2014, 5:44 pm

Madrid are like a conveyor belt of world class talent. Someone comes in, someone goes out.

Wonder who will leave next season to accommodate any new arrivals?

Di Maria was unfortunate to get the chop after the season he had for them. He does however tend to split opinion as a player. I'm surprised by the amount of people who don't seem to rate him.
Madrid got a very good price for him though. He's worth more in the £30-35m range.

by Ent Tue 26 Aug 2014, 6:02 pm

The market has accelerated this summer though, have to add £10 million to values.

Given Herrera and Shaw (and even Isco and Irramendi at Madrid) cost circa £30 million I'd have been happy paying £40 million for Di Maria, still over paid though.

by freemo Tue 26 Aug 2014, 6:04 pm

quality signing for United, IMO Di Maria is better than James Rodriguez as an all-round package, should do really well in the prem.

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 26 Aug 2014, 6:08 pm

I'd feel more comfortable signing Di Maria, he's been a top player for a longer time period and I never like signing players after a good international tournament, very hit and miss that they replicate that form.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 26 Aug 2014, 7:17 pm

He will be a flop.

by Duty281 Tue 26 Aug 2014, 7:23 pm

Good signing for United, a nice statement of intent and a player that will add actual quality to their flagging squad.

My one slight qualm is the price, a bit steep, but I am sure such a fee will be forgotten if Di Maria makes a valuable contribution to a successful top four challenge this season.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 26 Aug 2014, 7:23 pm

Di Maria confirmed by United

FootballLight doesn't trust the source

by J.Benson II Tue 26 Aug 2014, 7:26 pm

freemo wrote:quality signing for United, IMO Di Maria is better than James Rodriguez as an all-round package, should do really well in the prem.

Better at the moment but the difference is Di Maria's current level is as good as he'll get while Rodriguez has the potential to go beyond that.

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 26 Aug 2014, 7:51 pm

Finally confirmed, a world class addition to the squad, should hopefully lead to a few ins and outs, time to get rid of the chaff really.

by Ent Tue 26 Aug 2014, 8:14 pm

Aye, a few of these lads playing tonight mightn't be playing again.

by J.Benson II Tue 26 Aug 2014, 8:46 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:He will be a flop.

United's last record breaking Argentine signing didn't do too well. Laugh

Di Maria's stock has really risen recently. He's gone from being "not very good" to being "world class" in just a few short weeks. Laugh

by J.Benson II Tue 26 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm

Giroud out for 3 months apparently. Surely this will force Arsene to buy a forward now.

by GSC Tue 26 Aug 2014, 9:33 pm

Di Maria just went on strike

by Gerry SA Tue 26 Aug 2014, 10:22 pm

Don't see why Manchester United don't sign Alex Song. A player with premier league experience. Powerful and has midfield presence. Something United clearly lack.

by GSC Tue 26 Aug 2014, 10:32 pm

Because Song has shown little of that since a year before leaving Arsenal

by Fernando Tue 26 Aug 2014, 10:41 pm

Kind of hard too sat on the bench angel

Paid for 1/3 of our Stadium now Barca Laugh

by Gerry SA Tue 26 Aug 2014, 11:15 pm

Arsenal set to sign Edinson Cavani for £40m.

by Fernando Tue 26 Aug 2014, 11:27 pm

Gerry SA wrote:Arsenal set to sign Edinson Cavani for £40m.

Go Home Gerry You're Drunk angel

by Hulking_up Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:51 am

According to the very reliable Daily Star "Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal is weighing up a £20m move for Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, 24".

lolz

by Josiah Maiestas Wed 27 Aug 2014, 11:28 am

Even Joe Allen wouldn't lower himself to that level. Wasn't he a King Kenny signing?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 11:29 am

Apparently arsenal are gonna sign zigic...

by Josiah Maiestas Wed 27 Aug 2014, 11:32 am

Olly wrote:Apparently arsenal are gonna sign zigic...

I don't think he's good enough to replace Bendtner Run

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Wed 27 Aug 2014, 12:09 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:Even Joe Allen wouldn't lower himself to that level. Wasn't he a King Kenny signing?

No

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 12:57 pm

One of Brendan's boys from Swansea.

by Fernando Wed 27 Aug 2014, 1:35 pm

Arsenal are not planning to sign another striker to replace Olivier Giroud - even if scans on his ankle confirm a serious injury.

The club have no intention of recruiting any forwards on a permanent deal in this summer's transfer window.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger will assess the loan market.

Oh dear Sad

by Ent Wed 27 Aug 2014, 1:48 pm

He must be planning on using Sanchez, Walcott, Podolski up there.

by CFCNick Wed 27 Aug 2014, 1:51 pm

Tbf Walcott has been begging to be the main man for years. I'd like to see it too.

by NickisBHAFC Wed 27 Aug 2014, 2:47 pm

Arsenal signing Zigic? He's a failed Championship striker Laugh

Also he looks like a freak.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 2:57 pm

Palace are apparently after Hooper

by The Special Juan Wed 27 Aug 2014, 6:35 pm

lol Zigic. Where has that come from?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 6:42 pm

THE NODGE

Have signed Conor McGrandles from Falkirk

I've no idea either

by The Special Juan Wed 27 Aug 2014, 6:55 pm

Don't worry, he's not heard of Norwich either Wink

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:01 pm

"Norwich wee lass? Do they sell IRN BRU down there?"

by The Special Juan Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:05 pm

Do they?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:12 pm

Yeah we do!

by The Special Juan Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:24 pm

Do you like it?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:34 pm

Never tried it

by The Special Juan Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:35 pm

Get a grip laddie.

by Fernando Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:47 pm

Irn Bru is quite nice angel

I had an Irn Bru Popsicle once

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Aug 2014, 7:49 pm

The Special Juan wrote: Get a grip laddie.

I've missed you Hug

by CFCNick Wed 27 Aug 2014, 8:23 pm

"Irn Bru is well nice" - said nobody ever.

by Hammersmith harrier Wed 27 Aug 2014, 8:27 pm

I actually really like Irn Bru.

by Fernando Wed 27 Aug 2014, 8:39 pm

Xabi Alonso is seemingly to heading to Bayern.

Never saw that coming Erm

by Duty281 Wed 27 Aug 2014, 8:45 pm

Olly wrote:THE NODGE

Have signed Conor McGrandles from Falkirk

I've no idea either

Good grief, he is younger than I am!

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