January Transfer Window 2016

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 22 Dec 2015, 8:10 pm

First topic message reminder :

With Bournemouth looking like they've got Iturbe done on loan with a view to permanent then I guess that's the signal to get this thread going

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 11 Jan 2016, 5:53 pm

Bournemouth to sign Lewis Grabban for 7m

Laugh

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 9:52 am

Liverpool want Caulker on loan Laugh

As predicted, Newcastle agree £12m deal for Jonjo Shelvey

by GSC Tue 12 Jan 2016, 10:01 am

You'd have been better off buying 12,000,000 lottery tickets.

Headless chicken season is in full force I see.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 10:24 am

Tiote, Anita & Colback offer nothing offensively, so at least he gives us a threat going forward. Still question his attitude, but if he can get back to his early season form, which got him in the England squad, then he can be a good addition. Townsend has also stated that he would prefer a move to St James', so again a good move, as we need a winger to provide for Mitrovic. If we can add Remy on loan towards the end of the window on loan, then I will be satisfied.

by GSC Tue 12 Jan 2016, 10:55 am

Its a good move if you ignore that Townsend isnt very good.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 11:03 am

Well that's your opinion. It's January & we're in the bottom three, so bringing in two England internationals is pretty decent business. I'd rather go down this route, than continually bringing in more Ligue 1 players, who would need time to adapt. We've never replaced Cabaye & Shelvey provides good range of passing & shooting ability, while Townsend is hungry to prove himself & we need a winger with pace & good shooting ability, to provide, where Thauvin hasn't.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 12:12 pm

Can't argue with that, given Newcastle's position. You just have to compare them to their rivals, Villa are gone, Sunderland have signed an unproven German defender & they've weakened Swansea, by taking Shelvey.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 12 Jan 2016, 12:21 pm

£12m is more than I'd want to spend on Shelvey, but it's good business for both teams. Swansea now have good money to strengthen where they need and Newcastle have a midfielder who can pass.

Townsend is a great fit for the Toon. He's clearly Premier League standard.

by **Crimey** Tue 12 Jan 2016, 1:23 pm

Not too happy with Caulker, which is completed now, but he is a better fifth choice centre back than either Enrique or Ilori, so that's a plus.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 1:26 pm

He's also fit which makes him indispensable at the minute.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 1:29 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:£12m is more than I'd want to spend on Shelvey, but it's good business for both teams. Swansea now have good money to strengthen where they need and Newcastle have a midfielder who can pass.

Townsend is a great fit for the Toon. He's clearly Premier League standard.

Agree, but we're selling Tiote for £8m to those mugs in China, so it's good business. Ashley wouldn't have it any other way.

by Geordie Tue 12 Jan 2016, 2:13 pm

I don't think its bad business to be honest.

And hopefully more to come..a proven goalscorer and real commanding centre back.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 2:31 pm

Just reading Liverpool are set to get £3.6 million from Shelvey's sale to Newcastle. Wonder what they'll squander it on.......

by Fernando Tue 12 Jan 2016, 2:40 pm

Probably to pay Milan to cancel Super Mario's loan.

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 2:47 pm

Fernando wrote:Probably to pay Milan to extend Super Mario's loan.

by TRUSSMAN66 Tue 12 Jan 2016, 3:10 pm

Maybe Liverpool can buy some nuts for Klopp.

So he can "man" up..

by Fernando Tue 12 Jan 2016, 3:10 pm

DAVE667 wrote:
Fernando wrote:Probably to pay Milan to extend Super Mario's loan.

Could be worse could re-sign Rickie Lambert for more then you sold. That being said with your pressing game thought you would go after Shane Long, He runs all day angel

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 12 Jan 2016, 3:45 pm

John wrote:Tiote, Anita & Colback offer nothing offensively, so at least he gives us a threat going forward. Still question his attitude, but if he can get back to his early season form, which got him in the England squad, then he can be a good addition. Townsend has also stated that he would prefer a move to St James', so again a good move, as we need a winger to provide for Mitrovic. If we can add Remy on loan towards the end of the window on loan, then I will be satisfied.

Shelvey is a good signing, Townsend most definitely is not

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 4:00 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Liverpool can buy some nuts for Klopp.

So he can "man" up..

Easy to say when the team you support is fairly replete ie Aguero and Silva are fit

by Guest Tue 12 Jan 2016, 5:05 pm

Nemanja Vidic has cancelled his contract at Inter Milan. Never been the same since that knee injury & is already rumoured to be negotiating a move to the MLS.

by Hammersmith harrier Tue 12 Jan 2016, 6:50 pm

Vidic was never the same the moment Ferdinand got old.

by compelling and rich Tue 12 Jan 2016, 6:54 pm

never really been a big fan of shelvey, but having seen the state of Newcastles midfield i still think its a upgrade on what they have. he'll be more willing to help out in the dogfight of a relegation battle than some random french player would

by GSC Wed 13 Jan 2016, 10:12 am

Remy staying at Chelsea apparently.

by davidl1061 Wed 13 Jan 2016, 4:28 pm

Why do people not rate Townsend? I think he will provide more of a threat going forward, and will provide crosses for Mitrovic, which he is crying out for.

by GSC Wed 13 Jan 2016, 5:02 pm

Aside from running very fast, he isn't very good at football.

by Guest Wed 13 Jan 2016, 5:22 pm

Apart from the fact he's done very well on the international stage, has electric pace & actually has shooting ability, unlike the vast majority of wingers. When he scored that cracking goal past Buffon, showed what he can offer, not really sure what the hate for Andros is on this forum, but then, it's just a forum, so not really worth much in reality.

As for Newcastle, Mitrovic was signed as a target man & Thauvin to create for him. Townsend has great pace, unlike Thauvin & has already proved himself to be dangerous in this league. Dolphin rates Townsend as a good acquisition for Newcastle & so would I. People claiming he's rubbish are, in truth, championship fans, who probably just remember him from his days of being loaned out & have stuck with that outdated view.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Jan 2016, 5:33 pm

GSC wrote:Aside from running very fast, he isn't very good at football.

Pipe down championship fan

by Fernando Wed 13 Jan 2016, 7:22 pm

Laurent Blanc has told Edinson Cavani he can leave PSG if he wishes.

by Guest Wed 13 Jan 2016, 7:43 pm

Nearly 29 now, think many top sides will give him a miss now. Never really impressed me, always been in the shadow, both at club & country level, to Suarez or Zlatan.

by Fernando Wed 13 Jan 2016, 7:45 pm

Cue United paying an irrational amount then.

by Guest Thu 14 Jan 2016, 12:05 pm

Liverpool agree deal to bring in Joel Matip on a free transfer next summer.

Jonathan De Guzman is apparently heading back to Swansea

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Mohamad Elneny

by **Hero** Thu 14 Jan 2016, 2:33 pm

MEN saying Utd about to sign Dragovic.

by Guest Thu 14 Jan 2016, 2:44 pm

Hero wrote:MEN saying Utd about to sign Dragovic.

(€21m) £16m is the fee

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 14 Jan 2016, 3:49 pm

Would be a good signing.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 14 Jan 2016, 7:01 pm

Sam Byram to Everton for around 5m

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 14 Jan 2016, 7:18 pm

I've seen it quoted as low as £3m

by Guest Thu 14 Jan 2016, 8:33 pm

£3.7m rising to £5m for Byram

by NickisBHAFC Thu 14 Jan 2016, 10:43 pm

Great signing for Everton and he's English!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 14 Jan 2016, 10:50 pm

Who on earth is Sebastian De Maio - and is he any good? Nodge linked with him

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 15 Jan 2016, 5:37 pm

Norwich link today is Timm Klose

by Guest Fri 15 Jan 2016, 6:00 pm

LA Galaxy have bid for Joleon Lescott & offered him a three year deal. Obafemi Martins has stated he's received an offer from Aston Villa to join the club.

Sunderland have approached Swansea, to try & sign Andre Ayew. Highly doubt that will be allowed.

by Guest Fri 15 Jan 2016, 6:53 pm

As expected & now Sky confirming we're in talks with Andros Townsend

by GSC Fri 15 Jan 2016, 7:03 pm

Unlucky

by westisbest Fri 15 Jan 2016, 7:12 pm

LiamB wrote:LA Galaxy have bid for Joleon Lescott & offered him a three year deal. Obafemi Martins has stated he's received an offer from Aston Villa to join the club.

Sunderland have approached Swansea, to try & sign Andre Ayew. Highly doubt that will be allowed.

Lescott would be worth keeping, don't think we will sign more than 1,2 players this window.

Not heard about Martens.
Garde saying he has a list of players, but not publicly saying who.
Says he has the backing of the board, so we will see.

by Guest Fri 15 Jan 2016, 8:18 pm

GSC wrote:Unlucky

Townsend > Thauvin, so not sure how we are 'unlucky'. We're upgrading on someone who gave us precisely nothing. The reported £12m is steep, but we've bagged £8m for Tiote.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 15 Jan 2016, 9:02 pm

Can't believe the reaction to signing Townsend. Better winger than any of their current rivals have.

Quite annoyed that Toon will have a couple new players for tomorrow, but happy Townsend hasn't gone through.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 15 Jan 2016, 9:31 pm

Sorry but a couple long strikes aren't convincing me Andros Townsend is any good. He wasn't good at QPR, not good at Spurs, don't see why that's suddenly gonna change at Newcastle

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 15 Jan 2016, 9:55 pm

If you think a couple long shots is all they'll get with Townsend then you're just not watching football, rather just picking at unfashionable names

by Ent Fri 15 Jan 2016, 10:10 pm

Townsend isn't great but this is a relegation battle he's signing up for.

Getting any pl player for £12 million is fine in the current financial climate imo.

by Guest Fri 15 Jan 2016, 10:26 pm

Olly wrote:Sorry but a couple long strikes aren't convincing me Andros Townsend is any good. He wasn't good at QPR, not good at Spurs, don't see why that's suddenly gonna change at Newcastle

Townsend is better than Obertan/Thauvin by miles. The electric pace out-wide alone, will be something that side needs & he will only enhance the game of Mitrovic, as he's been crying out for width & aerial balls into the box. As for stating he did nothing at QPR, is so far from the truth. Think you might of been watching Championship football a couple of years, let me think.....yes you were, so you missed it. Townsend produced the best form of his career while on loan at Loftus Road under Redknapp, hence why Tottenham didn't sell him & wanted him back. That form also got him into the England squad, whereby he was instrumental in helping us qualify for the WC.

Overall, Newcastle have signed two England internationals, when in a relegation fight. That's the perspective you need to understand, so that's good business, especially when you compare the business of their rivals.

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