Summer Transfer Window

by Mackem Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:35 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 Aug 26, 2014 8:14 am

Suspect Winston Reid might be Arsenes fallback option for Manolas.

by Ent Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:18 am

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 Aug 26, 2014 10:27 am

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 Aug 26, 2014 10:35 am

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 Aug 26, 2014 11:11 am

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

by GSC Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:08 pm

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

by J.Benson II Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:44 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 Aug 26, 2014 1:02 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 Aug 26, 2014 1:04 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 Aug 26, 2014 1:08 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 Aug 26, 2014 2:17 pm

He will be a flop.

by Duty281 Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:23 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 Aug 26, 2014 2:23 pm

Di Maria confirmed by United

FootballLight doesn't trust the source

by J.Benson II Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:26 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 Aug 26, 2014 2:51 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 Aug 26, 2014 3:14 pm

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

by J.Benson II Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:46 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 Aug 26, 2014 3:51 pm

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

by GSC Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:33 pm

Di Maria just went on strike

by Gerry SA Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:22 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 Aug 26, 2014 5:32 pm

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

by Fernando Tue Aug 26, 2014 5:41 pm

Kind of hard too sat on the bench angel

Paid for 1/3 of our Stadium now Barca Laugh

by Gerry SA Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:15 pm

Arsenal set to sign Edinson Cavani for £40m.

by Fernando Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:27 pm

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

Go Home Gerry You're Drunk angel

by Hulking_up Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:51 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 Aug 27, 2014 6:28 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 Aug 27, 2014 6:29 am

Apparently arsenal are gonna sign zigic...

by Josiah Maiestas Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:32 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 Aug 27, 2014 7:09 am

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 Aug 27, 2014 7:57 am

One of Brendan's boys from Swansea.

by Fernando Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:35 am

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 Aug 27, 2014 8:48 am

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

by CFCNick Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:51 am

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

by NickisBHAFC Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:47 am

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

Also he looks like a freak.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:57 am

Palace are apparently after Hooper

by The Special Juan Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:35 pm

lol Zigic. Where has that come from?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:42 pm

THE NODGE

Have signed Conor McGrandles from Falkirk

I've no idea either

by The Special Juan Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:55 pm

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

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:01 pm

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

by The Special Juan Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:05 pm

Do they?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:12 pm

Yeah we do!

by The Special Juan Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:24 pm

Do you like it?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:34 pm

Never tried it

by The Special Juan Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:35 pm

Get a grip laddie.

by Fernando Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:47 pm

Irn Bru is quite nice angel

I had an Irn Bru Popsicle once

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:49 pm

The Special Juan wrote: Get a grip laddie.

I've missed you Hug

by CFCNick Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:23 pm

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

by Hammersmith harrier Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:27 pm

I actually really like Irn Bru.

by Fernando Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:39 pm

Xabi Alonso is seemingly to heading to Bayern.

Never saw that coming Erm

by Duty281 Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:45 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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