Transfer NEWs

[TDMVPDPOY]

since its the offseason i think soccer/football also needs its TRANSFER thread just to keep up to date whose going where etc..

so here is the latest rumor


http://www.theage.com.au/world-cup-2010/world-cup-news/chelsea-ready-to-splash-90-million-on-fernando-torres-20100706-zy8m.html

Roman Abramovich has travelled to South Africa to try to sign Spaniard Fernando Torres for a record fee, write Jason Burt in Durban and Rory Smith in London.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has flown to South Africa to try to secure the signing of Fernando Torres for a British-record £50 million ($90 million).

The extraordinary fee still falls short of Liverpool's £70 million valuation of their prize asset in what is set to be a summer of turmoil at Anfield. Javier Mascherano is also understood to be adamant that he wants to leave and Steven Gerrard is still attracting very strong interest from Real Madrid.

Abramovich's presence shows how seriously Chelsea are taking their pursuit of Torres, 27, who is hoping to keep his place in the Spain side for the semi-final in Durban against Germany on Wednesday (4.30am AEST on Thursday) despite a series of indifferent displays in the tournament.Chelsea have long coveted the striker and have spent months discussing the best strategy to sign him.

Their interest will, probably, be rivalled by Manchester City but the allure of playing Champions League football makes them the favourites to secure Torres who wants to remain in England should he leave Liverpool.

Barcelona are also interested but they are struggling to raise the funds while the striker is unsure he wants to return to Spain yet.

Despite a stream of denials by Torres's agents Bahia Internacional - including a statement yesterday by his agent Juan Antonio Martin - both Chelsea and City have been led to believe that he wants to leave this summer.

However, because Chelsea are set to bid below the valuation anticipated by Liverpool, it may mean Torres will have to push for a move that could make things messy.

This year, City's football administrator, Brian Marwood, is understood to have reached an informal agreement by which a bid would be mounted if the club finished in the top four, and qualified for the Champions League, although their hopes have receded.

However, they will attempt to rival Chelsea for Torres's signature, especially having already acquired David Silva from Valencia as part of a huge spending spree this summer which has also led to the arrival of Yaya Toure and Jerome Boateng.

Further signings - including targets James Milner and Edin Dzeko - are expected.

Torres laid down a marker in what is turning into a protracted exit strategy when he said he wanted Liverpool to recruit half a dozen high-calibre players this summer to avoid last season's disappointment.

But he has said he will speak to new manager Roy Hodgson before resolving his future.

Liverpool have already sold Yossi Benayoun to Chelsea for £5.5 million, but the departure of Torres would represent a significant admission by the club that they are struggling to compete, especially if Mascherano - who is wanted by Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan - also leaves.

Matters are complicated by Liverpool's limited finances and the attempts to sell the club by their US owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

Abramovich was in South Africa for the start of the World Cup but has now returned to show Torres and his representatives how serious his intent is.

He is hoping to meet Torres's agents over the next few days. A source close to the deal said last night that the Chelsea owner was "pushing very hard" to complete the deal.

Liverpool meanwhile are believed to be monitoring Maynor Figueroa, Wigan's Honduran international left-back. The 27-year-old, who has spent two seasons at the DW Stadium, is expected to leave for about £6 million this summer but wishes to remain in England.

Steve Bruce, the Sunderland manager who brought Figueroa to the Premier League, attempted to take the player to the Stadium of Light in January and is expected to renew his interest, but may face competition as Hodgson looks to bolster his defence.

Hodgson has just £12.5 million to spend and inherited one senior left-back, the inexperienced Argentine international, Emiliano Insua.

Hodgson, the former Fulham manager, has also been linked with a move for former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, now with Panathinaikos, while Joe Ledley, whose contract at Cardiff City has expired, is also thought to be under consideration.

LOL this clown aint better then VILLA, yet thats his price tag? wtf

[resistanze]

LMAO 50 million for Torres. He's the T-Mac of soccer, breaking down every season.

[urunobili]

Uruguayan Jorge "Malaka" Martinez to Juventus

[Brazil]

some rumors relayed by French press:
- Trezeguet in discussion with Valence
- Ronaldinho in discussion with Olympiacos and Flamengo... lol
- Mexes near Juventus
- Kaka could leave real madrid for chelsea... lol guy is already broken
- Lassana Diarra in discussion with Juventus

[Bukefal]

Bayern, Real, Juve and Milan interested in van der Wiel.

http://www.footballpress.net/index.php?action=read&idsel=64161
http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/7121383/__BAYERN_WIL_VAN_DER_WIEL__.html?p=3,1

[sonic21]

according to spanish newspaper Sport, Man City will ask Ibra for 20M euros+Robinho.

[Libri]

Lazio, Espanyol, West Ham, West Bromwich, and Celtic are interested in Pablo Barrera.

[lefty]

GHA's Kevin-Prince Boateng and ALG's Nadir Belhadj could move from Portsmouth to Lazio Roma.

ALG's Rafik Halliche could be going from Benfica to Arsenal.

[Spurologist]

LMAO Abramovich

[TDMVPDPOY]

according to spanish newspaper Sport, Man City will ask Ibra for 20M euros+Robinho.

:rollin they have to get rid of that junk seriously...seriously guys who get expensive wages and dont turn up askn club to allow them to return home to play in some league

[TDMVPDPOY]

manutd interested in snjieder, benitez doesnt wanna sell him to arch rival from epl...

david da silva might be heading to chelsea

lol barca taking out a loan to pay its players wages hahahahaha fail

[Dinamita]

Pablo Barrera has signed with West Ham

[Libri]

Benfica is interested in Jose Andres Guardado.

[Dinamita]

Efrain Juarez to Celtic

http://excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota&id_nota=559663

[SAtown]

Been reading rumors on bigsoccer that Chicharito will be loaned out, possibly to Valencia. If true, I blame Aguirre for not playing him more.:bang

[Muser]

Birmingham City to sign Messi


:hat:downspin:

[urunobili]

Been reading rumors on bigsoccer that Chicharito will be loaned out, possibly to Valencia. If true, I blame Aguirre for not playing him more.:bang

it may be the best thing that can happen in his career. Look at Forlan after leaving Manchester? :wakeup

[SAtown]

it may be the best thing that can happen in his career. Look at Forlan after leaving Manchester? :wakeup

Could be true. He'd probably get a lot more playing time on a team like Valencia too. He's obviously not beating out Rooney

[urunobili]

Could be true. He'd probably get a lot more playing time on a team like Valencia too. He's obviously not beating out Rooney

Well Forlan played 3 seasons with Manchester... and he did score some key goals for them... he wasn't loaned but sold to Villareal... Chicharito has played with the big team already?

[SAtown]

Well Forlan played 3 seasons with Manchester... and he did score some key goals for them... he wasn't loaned but sold to Villareal... Chicharito has played with the big team already?

Only for Chivas (which are a big club domestically but insignificant otherwise). It'd be nice for him to get some experience at the highest level, maybe some Champions League matches, etc... He also needs to mature a lot or he'll end up like Giovani bouncing from team to team

[urunobili]

Only for Chivas (which are a big club domestically but insignificant otherwise). It'd be nice for him to get some experience at the highest level, maybe some Champions League matches, etc... He also needs to mature a lot or he'll end up like Giovani bouncing from team to team

I think he is for real and > Giovani. I see a bright future for him in Futbol :)

[Muser]

Good example with Forlan, the guy was the laughing stock of the EPL when he was in Manchester but he's turned into a damn good player since.

[urunobili]

Good example with Forlan, the guy was the laughing stock of the EPL when he was in Manchester but he's turned into a damn good player since.

Well muser Forlan did score key goals for ManU... remember the 40 meter one at loss time in the classic vs. Liverpool to win the classic 1-0? it was awarded one of the best 50 goals int he history of the club :)

[Muser]

Oh yeah he did have some good points, but he sucked quite a lot too and you know what the english press are like. Only guy who had faith in him was fergy, he went mad when people started blasting him :lol

[Libri]

Been reading rumors on bigsoccer that Chicharito will be loaned out, possibly to Valencia. If true, I blame Aguirre for not playing him more.:bang
Also, Ochoa probably won't get any offers from Europe because Aguirre didn't show case him.

[SAtown]

Also, Ochoa probably won't get any offers from Europe because Aguirre didn't show case him.

Yep. And I remember when AC Milan wanted him, but idiot America wanted more cash. Futbol Mexicano is just a friggin joke

[Libri]

Efrain Juarez to Celtic

http://excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota&id_nota=559663

Is this good for the Efrain's development? I heard that the Scottish league is equivalent to the MLS.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Is this good for the Efrain's development? I heard that the Scottish league is equivalent to the MLS.

2 good teams rangers n celtic and rest are shit

but celtic > rangers being celtics tend to do well in CL

[urunobili]

Egidio Arevalo to Cagliari in Italy for just 3mill :wow

[ffadicted]

Forlan was pure garbage with Man U, mostly cuz he wanted to. Shitty attitude there, glad we got rid of him, just wish it could've been done earlier.

Also, Ronaldinho is gone from Milan to join Flamengo, and Tottenham are "seriously interested" in L.Fabiano

[urunobili]

Forlan was pure garbage with Man U, mostly cuz he wanted to. Shitty attitude there, glad we got rid of him, just wish it could've been done earlier.

Also, Ronaldinho is gone from Milan to join Flamengo, and Tottenham are "seriously interested" in L.Fabiano

and the backstabbing obsession continues... :wakeup

[ffadicted]

and the backstabbing obsession continues... :wakeup

lol that's nothing to do with backstabbing, it's loyalty to my team, just as I would call out Splitter or a fellow SA like Manu if they weren't performing for the Spurs. You can't deny Forlan's stay there wasn't pure disappointment

[urunobili]

lol that's nothing to do with backstabbing, it's loyalty to my team, just as I would call out Splitter or a fellow SA like Manu if they weren't performing for the Spurs. You can't deny Forlan's stay there wasn't pure disappointment

this is one of the winless posts you have ever done... He won more than 10 games for them in three years which without being exceptional, it's DEFINITIVELY NOT A FAIL.

Even more so, one of his goals was chosen in one of the best 50 in the history of the club and it was top 20. It was a 40 meter strike to defeat classic rival Liverpool on loss time 1-0. That goal only, made him be loved by ManU fans forever... he missed a lot and had up and downs by WAY far from either being a bust or a fail :wakeup

[Libri]

2 good teams rangers n celtic and rest are shit

but celtic > rangers being celtics tend to do well in CL

I would prefer that he play in the Spanish league but if gets to play in the CL with Celtic then he could get valuable experience.

[Spurologist]

apparently Henry is on his way to NY. Annoucement Thursday

[Muser]

Henry needs to hang it up, he's been garbage since he left Arsenal.

[Muser]

Well not garbage, but he's fell off.

[urunobili]

lol MLS still importing dead bodies :lol

[ffadicted]

this is one of the winless posts you have ever done... He won more than 10 games for them in three years which without being exceptional, it's DEFINITIVELY NOT A FAIL.

Even more so, one of his goals was chosen in one of the best 50 in the history of the club and it was top 20. It was a 40 meter strike to defeat classic rival Liverpool on loss time 1-0. That goal only, made him be loved by ManU fans forever... he missed a lot and had up and downs by WAY far from either being a bust or a fail :wakeup

Man, idk what Man U fans you've been talking to that are in love with Forlan forever. Most pretty much agree that he was a disapointment. The guy comes here after scoring 40 - 91 for Independiente, then only goes on to score 17 - 95 for Man U? To add insult to injury, he then nets a .52 clip in games with his next two clubs over the next 5 years. Fuck that.

It's without a doubt he scored important goals for us, but that doesn't make up for the lack of performance he had with the expectations coming in. It didn't really help his case either that Ruud was destroying teams beside him.

Not saying he's a bad player, overall he's clearly an excellent talent, but it's pretty much generally agreed that he was a flop at Old Trafford

[TDMVPDPOY]

great another season with scholes? manutd should get rid of most of the old veterans on the team or tell them to go on lower salaries

ashley cole might be heading to real madrid

[lefty]

great another season with scholes? manutd should get rid of most of the old veterans on the team or tell them to go on lower salaries

ashley cole might be heading to real madrid
Yup

And I read that Kaka's father is meeting RMA to try to move his son to Chelsea :lol

[urunobili]

Man, idk what Man U fans you've been talking to that are in love with Forlan forever. Most pretty much agree that he was a disapointment. The guy comes here after scoring 40 - 91 for Independiente, then only goes on to score 17 - 95 for Man U? To add insult to injury, he then nets a .52 clip in games with his next two clubs over the next 5 years. Fuck that.

It's without a doubt he scored important goals for us, but that doesn't make up for the lack of performance he had with the expectations coming in. It didn't really help his case either that Ruud was destroying teams beside him.

Not saying he's a bad player, overall he's clearly an excellent talent, but it's pretty much generally agreed that he was a flop at Old Trafford

so 17-95 playing the last ten minutes of the game on 80 of those is not a bad average and again FAR from bust or fail :rolleyes

[TDMVPDPOY]

Yup

And I read that Kaka's father is meeting RMA to try to move his son to Chelsea :lol

this guy is a fag of all fagots

i remember when real madrid was on his tails and his stupid commands within the transfer, conditions for him, his family and buyout his brother...

seriously wtf....dude has done shit all

[TDMVPDPOY]

manutd interested in mario belloti the 19yr old form inter milan, he has a price tage of 40m euros....lame

this guy nothing special, if his that good...why is he playing from the bench

[ffadicted]

manutd interested in mario belloti the 19yr old form inter milan, he has a price tage of 40m euros....lame

this guy nothing special, if his that good...why is he playing from the bench

Dude, Super Mario is gonna be a fucking stud, Fergie better get this done

[Libri]

apparently Henry is on his way to NY. Annoucement Thursday

It's official.
-----------------------
Thierry Henry joins New York Red Bulls

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/france-star-thierry-henry-joins-new-york-red-bulls

[SAtown]

this guy nothing special, if his that good...why is he playing from the bench

No no, Balotelli is something special, his shitty attitude is his problem. When people boo him at San Siro it's because of his attitude, and in turn he pulls the race card. Inter will get rid of this guy for the better, much like Ibrahimovic last year.

[Dinamita]

Is this good for the Efrain's development? I heard that the Scottish league is equivalent to the MLS.

Well he has 3 offers on the table: Celtic, Newcastle, and Mallorca. Celtic have the best chance of being in the Champions League and are overall the better team. So it's def. a good move for him and he should get valuable experience and exposure. Just hope he can adapt.

[Phenomanul]

Well he has 3 offers on the table: Celtic, Newcastle, and Mallorca. Celtic have the best chance of being in the Champions League and are overall the better team. So it's def. a good move for him and he should get valuable experience and exposure. Just hope he can adapt.

Only in the sense that it gets him exposure in the Champions League...

cause otherwise FC América (Efraín's current club) > Celtic FC....

[Dinamita]

Only in the sense that it gets him exposure in the Champions League...

cause otherwise FC América (Efraín's current club) > Celtic FC....

WAT? His current club is Pumas..
He won't get any exposure staying in the Mexican league. Most if not all Mexican players that are currently in Europe are there because of how they performed with the Mexican National team not their clubs. Playing for Celtic > staying in Mexico. He can use Celtic as a stepping stone to a bigger club.

Big Clubs they beat the last 10 years:
B3NzGLoPxSg

[Phenomanul]

WAT? His current club is Pumas..
He won't get any exposure staying in the Mexican league. Most if not all Mexican players that are currently in Europe are there because of how they performed with the Mexican National team not their clubs. Playing for Celtic > staying in Mexico. He can use Celtic as a stepping stone to a bigger club.

Big Clubs they beat the last 10 years:
B3NzGLoPxSg

That's right... He played for Pumas FC...

Nevertheless, the exposure I was talking about was exposure in the Champions League... nobody cares about the Scottish League....

[Dinamita]

That's right... He played for Pumas FC...

Nevertheless, the exposure I was talking about was exposure in the Champions League... nobody cares about the Scottish League....

That's wrong.. First he plays for FC AMERICA? and now Pumas FC? Get your facts strait hommie.
He played for Pumas UNAM. Pumas FC is some third division team in america..
Anyways, So you want him to stay in the Mexican league?? Nobody cares about the Mexican league besides Mexicans. :lol
And Club America are shit they haven't won shit since 2005. Celtic on the other hand are a well respect team throughout Europe not just Scotland.
Also one of the most popular clubs world wide.


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[Phenomanul]

That's wrong.. First he plays for FC AMERICA? and now Pumas FC? Get your facts strait hommie.
He played for Pumas UNAM. Pumas FC is some third division team in america..
Anyways, So you want him to stay in the Mexican league?? Nobody cares about the Mexican league besides Mexicans. :lol
And Club America are shit they haven't won shit since 2005. Celtic on the other hand are a well respect team throughout Europe not just Scotland.
Also one of the most popular clubs world wide.


http://i27.tinypic.com/5am6ad.png

My bad.... the FC (Football Club) suffix just stayed when I copied the post...

My dad was a Pumas fan back when Hugo, Cabinho and Negrete were players there...

Anyway, I think you are grossly misrepresenting my comments.... Efrain will likely get plenty of minutes in Celtic and exposure in the CL (a fact I said was a good thing for him... such a huge positive it outweighs the fact that the Scottish league as a whole is an inferior brand of football)... I mean other than Rangers and Celtic the league is subpar... That said, it's great that he's moving out.

[FkLA]

Juarez is a fucking bull, I have no doubts that he'll do well with Celtic...tough minded and runs the entire 90 minutes. He's like a Gatusso type player in his prime. Not sure if he'll be able to use it as a stepping stone for a bigger club though. I think he's good enough to play for a bigger club but he's Mexican. Lets be honest if Salcido was Argentinian or Brasilian-born he'd be in a big club right now after the way he's played in WCs and at PSV especially his first few years. Chicharito wouldve gotten sold for $20 mill to Man U. There's exceptions like Marquez but for the most part alot of Mexicans are overlooked. Sucks but thats the way it is.

Im more worried about Barrera, not sure how well he'll do in the Premier League.

[lefty]

Kherdira could move to Real MAdrid for cheap

[Libri]

Omar Bravo agrees to join the Kansas City Wizards.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2010/07/17/2030277/omar-bravo-agrees-to-join-kansas-city-wizards

Rumor has it that the Chicago Fire will announce this Saturday the signing of Nery Castillo.

[Phenomanul]

Omar Bravo agrees to join the Kansas City Wizards.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2010/07/17/2030277/omar-bravo-agrees-to-join-kansas-city-wizards

Rumor has it that the Chicago Fire will announce this Saturday the signing of Nery Castillo.

:wow

[FkLA]

Nery needs to get his head out of his ass, he's such a narcissistic bastard. Dude dominated in Copa America, looked like one of the best players in the tournament and like he would be a big part of Mexico's future...was sold for TWENTY fucking NINE MILLION dollars by Olympiakos and than went down hill because of his horrible attitude.

Dude has world class talent tbh, too bad he's a punk ass bitch.

[urunobili]

Nery needs to get his head out of his ass, he's such a narcissistic bastard. Dude dominated in Copa America, looked like one of the best players in the tournament and like he would be a big part of Mexico's future...was sold for TWENTY fucking NINE MILLION dollars by Olympiakos and than went down hill because of his horrible attitude.

Dude has world class talent tbh, too bad he's a punk ass bitch.

Yeah in Uruguay we have an even worse perception of him because of his choice to play for Mexico :wakeup

[lefty]

FUCK

Nadir Belhadj has to be the biggest idiot in the universe

[lefty]

Looks like Joe Cole is gonna sign with Liverpool

[TDMVPDPOY]

Looks like Joe Cole is gonna sign with Liverpool

this guy is fkn shit man, dont know whats so good about himi besides use to be on chelseas books and only a few good games...hype>substance

[Sense]

Well I'm glad Efrain and Barrera finally got picked up...

I'm more excited for Barrera, I think he will make more of an impact than Chicharito.

He's vastly underrated.

[Phenomanul]

Well I'm glad Efrain and Barrera finally got picked up...

I'm more excited for Barrera, I think he will make more of an impact than Chicharito.

He's vastly underrated.

Yeah, I doubt Javier Hernandez will get meaningful minutes on a star-studded ManU squad....

[Dinamita]

My bad.... the FC (Football Club) suffix just stayed when I copied the post...

My dad was a Pumas fan back when Hugo, Cabinho and Negrete were players there...

Anyway, I think you are grossly misrepresenting my comments.... Efrain will likely get plenty of minutes in Celtic and exposure in the CL (a fact I said was a good thing for him... such a huge positive it outweighs the fact that the Scottish league as a whole is an inferior brand of football)... I mean other than Rangers and Celtic the league is subpar... That said, it's great that he's moving out.
Yes i was. :lol

:toast

[Sense]

Yeah, I doubt Javier Hernandez will get meaningful minutes on a star-studded ManU squad....

Yeah, I guess you could say that was a bad comparison?

The bad thing about Chicharito and Vela making big teams like Arsenal and ManU, is the fact that they're so stacked they won't be able to develop and become the stars they can be. Barrera on the other hand, won't have the spotlight as much and will have the time to improve.

[Dinamita]

Anyone know if Nery will be playing for Chicago tonight?

[SAtown]

Anyone know if Nery will be playing for Chicago tonight?

i've looked on many websites with no mention of anything. But, does anyone think he's even match fit? I feel like he hasn't done shit since he left olympiacos (which was obviously his biggest mistake) and Copa America 07

[SAtown]

Eduardo moves from EPL to Ukraine


OFFICIAL: Arsenal Striker Eduardo Completes Move To Shakhtar Donetsk On Four-Year Deal
By Matt Monaghan

Arsenal striker Eduardo has completed his move to Shakhtar Donetsk on a four-year contract, the Ukrainian club has announced.

Eduardo, 27, has passed a medical and agreed a reported contract of £50,000 a week. Despite struggling to hit top form since his horrific leg break in 2008, the Ukrainian Premier League champions have beaten off interest from Aston Villa, Valencia and Olympique Lyon to wrap up a deal believed to be worth £7.5 million.

A statement on their official website read: "Today on 21 July, FC Shakhtar have signed Brazilian-born Croatian forward Eduardo Da Silva from Arsenal on a four-year contract which has been anticipated by all the international media.

"All the details were agreed tonight at Donbas Arena in Donetsk.

"Within the nearest time the newcomer will be introduced to Ukrainian media representatives as well as to the Pitmen fans."

The Croatia international centre forward had endured a season to forget after scoring just twice in 24 top flight appearances. With Marouane Chamakh brought in from Bordeaux, he has sought a fresh start in Eastern Europe.



http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2010/07/21/2035816/official-arsenal-striker-eduardo-completes-move-to-shakhtar

[scott]

Barca sending Rafa Marquez to New York Red Bulls, now rumors are that Alvaro Fernandez is headed to the Sounders and Ronaldinho to LA?!?!?

[MannyIsGod]

Barca sending Rafa Marquez to New York Red Bulls, now rumors are that Alvaro Fernandez is headed to the Sounders and Ronaldinho to LA?!?!?


MLS blowing up!

[SAtown]

The Milan president already said that Ronaldinho will be at AC Milan until he retires, so his move is unlikely. Didn't know about the Rafa one either, don't know if I like it since Juventus wanted him

[Spurologist]

Barca sending Rafa Marquez to New York Red Bulls, now rumors are that Alvaro Fernandez is headed to the Sounders and Ronaldinho to LA?!?!?

Dinho to MLS will make things really fucking interesting. Dinho/Donovan/Buddle/Becks (if he returns from loan) AND Henry/Angel/Marquez

DAMN!

[urunobili]

Alvaro Fernandez the Uruguayan?

[Spurologist]

The Milan president already said that Ronaldinho will be at AC Milan until he retires, so his move is unlikely. Didn't know about the Rafa one either, don't know if I like it since Juventus wanted him

lol Juventus
LMAO ITALY

[scott]

Alvaro Fernandez the Uruguayan?

Yep, that's the one

[Dinamita]

Wigan after Saclcido

Paris St-Germain after Hector Moreno

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol mancity making it a players market overpricing

that yaya toure they just acquired from barca, that clown is on +200k pounds a week after taxes excluding any bonuses so far

[lefty]

Interesting

[Sense]

It's official Rafa Marquez to the redbulls...

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=goal-barcelonadefenderrafaelmarq

[Libri]

I'm going to have to check out more MLS games.

[SAtown]

Hope Osorio turns out to be a good signing for Rayados. Vamos mty!!

[MannyIsGod]

Hmmm, Red Bulls loading up to try to challenge the Galaxy.

[velik_m]

MLS blowing up!

How long before it blows up because USA players start bitching that they only get payed a fraction of what foreign stars make?

[Dinamita]

Liverpool after Salcido

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/836219-liverpool-target-carlos-salcido-transfer-to-fill-left-back-void

[Libri]

Raul to Schalke?

[lefty]

Khedira to RMA for 15 millions



GREAT deal :king

[jag]

The Alvaro Fernandez signing became official yesterday. He's now with the Sounders.

Urunobili what's your opinion on the guy?

[Spurologist]

Nery Castillo to Fire

http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/nery-castillo-signs-with-chicago-fire-add-firepower/9878

thoughts?

[urunobili]

The Alvaro Fernandez signing became official yesterday. He's now with the Sounders.

Urunobili what's your opinion on the guy?

on MLS level he should be at the same level as Guillermo Barros Schelotto... he's a club overachiever and NT underachiever... he's cold... plays like a German... very technical though gets the job done... mid field on the right side helping with the creation is when he's at his best.

[urunobili]

First Fernandez goal to help the team advance in the Concacaf Champions league :)

[Dinamita]

It's not official yet but it looks like Giovani Dos Santos is heading to AC Milan

[Sense]

It's not official yet but it looks like Giovani Dos Santos is heading to AC Milan

How should I feel about this one?

[SAtown]

It's not official yet but it looks like Giovani Dos Santos is heading to AC Milan

:downspin::downspin::downspin:

It would definitely help strengthen the old midfield. Pirlo, Seedorf, Gio, Dinho, Pato, and Borriello sounds pretty good to me

[Dinamita]

How should I feel about this one?

It's still a rumor some sites say that the deal will go down others that it won't. But It's def. a good move if it happens. I really feel that Spurs undervalue him. I hope it happens.

[FkLA]

Most media are dismissing the move to AC Milan from what Ive heard, where did you read/hear that its likely to happen? And the Spurs dont undervalue him I think the manager has even said he has world class talent...Gio just hasnt gotten his off-field shit together. Its not his lack of talent thats keeping him off the field its his conduct off of it. Going to Milan to join up with Ronaldinho probably wouldnt be such a good thing considering that, other than that its a solid move. AC Milan is an important club.

Also what happened to the Salcido to Liverpool rumor? The guy is valued like a 3 million euros, cant believe noone is picking him up that would be a complete steal. If his birth certificate said Argentinian or Brasilian he would be considered one of the best left backs in the world and would have offers all over the place. Damn shame that he might have to stick it out at PSV since he doesnt seem to get along with the manager.

[urunobili]

Also what happened to the Salcido to Liverpool rumor? The guy is valued like a 3 million euros, cant believe noone is picking him up that would be a complete steal. If his birth certificate said Argentinian or Brasilian he would be considered one of the best left backs in the world and would have offers all over the place. Damn shame that he might have to stick it out at PSV since he doesnt seem to get along with the manager.

couldn't agree more :tu

[Dinamita]

Most media are dismissing the move to AC Milan from what Ive heard, where did you read/hear that its likely to happen? And the Spurs dont undervalue him I think the manager has even said he has world class talent...Gio just hasnt gotten his off-field shit together. Its not his lack of talent thats keeping him off the field its his conduct off of it. Going to Milan to join up with Ronaldinho probably wouldnt be such a good thing considering that, other than that its a solid move. AC Milan is an important club.

Also what happened to the Salcido to Liverpool rumor? The guy is valued like a 3 million euros, cant believe noone is picking him up that would be a complete steal. If his birth certificate said Argentinian or Brasilian he would be considered one of the best left backs in the world and would have offers all over the place. Damn shame that he might have to stick it out at PSV since he doesnt seem to get along with the manager.

Redknamp doesn't like Gio, and that's obvious. If you don't see that you are blind. He's still holding a grudge from that one night were he got shit faced. Then just this past Christmas the whole team sneaks out to have a party except Dos Santos and Wilson Palacios and all the regulars kept their spots.. If he thinks he's world class why isn't gio in his plans and he's trying to sell him or loan him? Even after Gio pleaded to give him a chance. And the fact that Redknamp is trying to buy Bellamy pretty much shows how he feels about Gio.

And about the rumors, Don't shoot the messenger. I'm just posting what i heard/read online or the radio.

anyway..

2 more teams interested in Gio, Juventos and Fiorentina.

5Yh8q-ozHCc

[lefty]

Rafik Halliche to Fulham?

The latest is that Fulham have agreed a fee with the Portuguese club and that Halliche is expected to fly to London today for a medical. He will recieve a visa from the Algerian Embassy upon arrival.
http://www.football.co.uk/fulham/halliche_...ss1078154.shtml

[lefty]

Good stuff, a good defensive player; FINALLY

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Real agree fee for Blues star Carvalho

By Soccernet staff

August 10, 2010

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Reports in the Spanish capital on Tuesday night indicate that Real Madrid have agreed a fee of €8 million for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho.

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Spanish daily Marca claims the two clubs have come to an agreement and that Carvalho, 32, will sign a two-year contract at the Bernabeu, with the option for a further year.

If the reports are verified then Carvalho will become Real's fifth signing of the summer transfer window, following Angel Di Maria, Sergio Canales, Pedro Leon and Sami Khedira.

At the weekend, Jose Mourinho suggested that Carvalho's advancing years meant he was unlikely to link up once again with the defender, who under the new Real coach won the 2004 Champions League with Porto and two Premier League titles with Chelsea.

However, Real saw their bid to sign Inter Milan right-back Maicon collapse and while Benfica's David Luiz and AC Milan's Thiago Silva were alternative targets, they appear to have turned to Carvalho in an effort to improve their defence.

Carvalho, who joined Chelsea from Porto in the summer of 2004 for a fee of £19.85 million, recently claimed he has been given permission to leave Stamford Bridge and that he would go to Madrid "swimming or running", such is his desire to be reunited with Mourinho.

The Portugal international picked up a third Premier League title last season but has seen his first-team chances reduce in recent seasons, with Brazilian defender Alex finding favour under Guus Hiddink and then Carlo Ancelotti.

If Carvalho does move to Real then he will join Joe Cole, Michael Ballack, Deco and Juliano Belletti in leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

[Libri]

Mourinho wants another forward. He's looking at Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku who plays for Anderlecht.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3277/la-liga/2010/08/10/2063896/jose-mourinho-eager-to-bring-anderlecht-starlet-romelu-lukaku-to-

[Brazil]

The Olympique de Marseille seems to agree to move Niang in Turkey and is looking at Luis Fabiano from Sevilla. Luis Fabiano would be a very good acquisition for l'OM.

[lefty]

The Olympique de Marseille seems to agree to move Niang in Turkey and is looking at Luis Fabiano from Sevilla. Luis Fabiano would be a very good acquisition for l'OM.
Good stuff for OM indeed

[lefty]

Exclusive: Fulham set to sign Algerian World Cup defender


Mark Hughes is set to make Algeria defender Rafik Halliche his first signing at Fulham.

The 23-year-old centre-back left his country’s training camp last night to fly to London for a trial before completing a £1.8m deal.

Halliche, who helped hold England to a goalless draw at the World Cup, is a Benfica player but has been loaned out to fellow Portuguese club Nacional for the last two seasons. Arsenal were linked with the Algeria international last month.

Halliche, who will miss tonight’s (wed) friendly with Gabon, said: “I am a Benfica player but I am leaving and I haven’t yet signed for another club. I turned down Guimaraes because I think I will have better offers before the end of the transfer window. As for Fulham, Arsenal and all the other clubs mentioned, all I can say for now is that there is nothing finalised.”

Read more: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Trans...l#ixzz0wFIxC2Cw (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Fulham-set-to-sign-Algerian-World-Cup-defender-Rafik-Halliche-Exclusive-article549129.html#ixzz0wFIxC2Cw)

[TDMVPDPOY]

mario balotelli joins mancity for 22m pounds, overrated as hell...

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3095319/New-Manchester-City-signing-Mario-Balotelli-claims-he-would-rather-be-in-Italy.html#mySunComments#ixzz0wX9b8qq3

oh and mancity is also link to a move to buy ibrahimovic 96m euro transfer...he be on 5ook a week if he makes the switch...he hasnt done shit for barca let alone worthy of that price tag....

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/08/13/2068317/manchester-city-set-to-make-96-million-move-for-barcelona

[lefty]

some rumors relayed by French press:
- Trezeguet in discussion with Valence
- Ronaldinho in discussion with Olympiacos and Flamengo... lol
- Mexes near Juventus
- Kaka could leave real madrid for chelsea... lol guy is already broken
- Lassana Diarra in discussion with Juventus
Fuck Me !!! :bang:bang:bang

I hope Madrid keeps him

[Dinamita]

Liverpool interested in Gio

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is rumoured to be interested in signing Tottenham youngster Giovani dos Santos but may face a tough time persuading Harry Redknapp to sell after he gave the Mexican international his second taste of first team action in almost two years at the club.

After a promising World Cup the former Barcelona man has been linked with moves to the likes of AC Milan and a potential return to Galatasaray, where the youngster played on loan last term but the White Hart Lane boss seems to be trying to make extra use of the 21 year old but it may not prove enough to keep the playmaker happy.

Interest from the Anfield outfit may prove tempting for the youngster who has struggled to persuade his boss of his value. Redknapp may be against selling to a top four rival or indeed may try to use the talented midfielder more often but it does seem that the Monterrey born starlet will find it very hard to get a regular spot in the starting eleven, such is the strength in depth at the north London club.

[Libri]

Ozil signs for Real Madrid

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=815032&sec=transfers&cc=5901

[lefty]

Ozil signs for Real Madrid

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=815032&sec=transfers&cc=5901
With his serial killer looks, he is gonna scare the shit out of Puyol

[SAtown]

Hopefully Giovani gets to play some Champions League ball today vs Young Boys (lol)

[Dinamita]

^ Gio is starting

We need a champions league/europa league thread.

[TDMVPDPOY]

ozil joins real madrid 15m euros transfer fee

milner to mancity, looks like mancity is just tryin to fill its english players quota...already spend 100m this summer

[lefty]

Hopefully Giovani gets to play some Champions League ball today vs Young Boys (lol)
lol they had a 3-0 lead over Spurs

[SAtown]

lol they had a 3-0 lead over Spurs

lol i was laughing at their name lol, not their squad lol

[resistanze]

lol

[lefty]

lol i was laughing at their name lol, not their squad lol
lol ok lol

You know what's funnier than lol young boys?

lol Italy

[SAtown]

LMFAO Italia

[Libri]

Fulham want Carlos Vela plus cash from Arsenal in exchange for £4m Mark Schwarzer

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2565/exclusives/2010/08/19/2076971/fulham-want-carlos-vela-plus-cash-from-arsenal-in-exchange

[Sense]

Fulham want Carlos Vela plus cash from Arsenal in exchange for £4m Mark Schwarzer

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2565/exclusives/2010/08/19/2076971/fulham-want-carlos-vela-plus-cash-from-arsenal-in-exchange

Wow, I was originally rooting for Arsenal to get Given... but now I think Schwarzer should go with the Gunners :lol..

This could be good for Vela, he might actually get more playing time

[lefty]

Apprently, Hassan Yebda is headed to Napoli


Napoli Set To Sign Benfica's Hassan Yebda

Date: 20-Aug-2010


Ambitious Serie A side Napoli are on the verge of landing midfielder Hassan Yebda from Portuguese champions Benfica on a season-long loan deal, according to latest reports.

Il Corriere dello Sport claims that the Azzurri have reached an agreement with Benfica and that they will retain an option to the sign the Algerian on a permanent contract at the end of the 2010-11 season for €4.5 million.

The 26-year-old played for Portsmouth last season and has returned to Benfica for the new Liga Sagres campaign. However, Yebda's place in the team is not guaranteed as the Portuguese giants have other options in midfield.

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri has lost Luca Cigarini to Sevilla this summer and is on the hunt for a replacement

Source:
Il Corriere dello Sport

[Sense]

lol lefty keeps posting bout his Algerians :P

[Dinamita]

EFRAIN JUAREZ is being tracked by Arsenal just FOUR GAMES into his Celtic career.

SunSport can reveal Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was impressed by Juarez in the Emirates Cup.
And he has asked the midfielder's pal and Gunners striker Carlos Vela about the £2million Celt who is fast becoming a fans favourite.
Vela has spoken highly of Juarez who has netted in each of the Hoops' home Euro ties this season against Braga and Utrecht.
Now Wenger is going to monitor the Mexican ace - signed in July from UNAM Pumas - ahead of a January window swoop.
Juarez, 22, starred for Mexico at the World Cup and was linked with Premiership clubs before joining Celtic.

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/spl/3105632/Arsenal-eye-Juarez-after-four-games.html

Take this with a grain of salt though, its from The SUN.

[Sense]

The SUN or not ... it's impressive that the media is speaking highly of him this soon lol

[Libri]

Wow, I was originally rooting for Arsenal to get Given... but now I think Schwarzer should go with the Gunners :lol..

This could be good for Vela, he might actually get more playing time

I agree that it might be time for Vela to move to another team.

[lefty]

lol lefty keeps posting bout his Algerians :P
Halliche and Yebda are Algerian ?


:D

[TDMVPDPOY]

oh and mancity is also link to a move to buy ibrahimovic 96m euro transfer...he be on 5ook a week if he makes the switch...he hasnt done shit for barca let alone worthy of that price tag....

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/08/13/2068317/manchester-city-set-to-make-96-million-move-for-barcelona

Oh AC MILAN is also chasing for his services, they are having talks with BARCA
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1019885/Milan-continue-Ibrahimovic-chase

Messi wants Mascherano at barca
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1019879/Messi-wants-Mascherano-at-Barca-

[DAF86]

Fuck Me !!! :bang:bang:bang

I hope Madrid keeps him

Why? Dude barely plays.

[lefty]

Why? Dude barely plays.
That's because Pellegrini is stupid

But you could tell the difference when he was playing and when he wasn't

Not the flashiest guy, but really efficient

[DAF86]

That's because Pellegrini is stupid

But you could tell the difference when he was playing and when he wasn't

Not the flashiest guy, but really efficient

Madrid won a club record 96 pts last season, I don't think Pellegrini is as stupid as you think. Besides, if Madrid is considering selling Diarra is 'cause Mourinho isn't too interested in playing him.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Madrid won a club record 96 pts last season, I don't think Pellegrini is as stupid as you think. Besides, if Madrid is considering selling Diarra is 'cause Mourinho isn't too interested in playing him.

if i were madrid, sell either kaka, benzema to mancity who has no problems dishin out the dough, thoes 2 currently aint workn for madrid...this is the season make or break for these 2 who joined last season but didnt have any effect

[SAtown]

Messi wants Mascherano at barca
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1019879/Messi-wants-Mascherano-at-Barca-

Barcelona's sleazy tactics in respect to acquiring players this off season are getting fucking annoying. Puyol opened his big mouth during the whole Fabregas deal, and now Messi with Mascherano. They won't accomplish anything by talking so much

[Spurologist]

lol ok lol

You know what's funnier than lol young boys?

lol Italy

:lol

[velik_m]

Barcelona's sleazy tactics in respect to acquiring players this off season are getting fucking annoying. Puyol opened his big mouth during the whole Fabregas deal, and now Messi with Mascherano. They won't accomplish anything by talking so much

Liverpool and Barcelona agree fee for Javier Mascherano

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8948564.stm

I don't like Mascherano, but i guess Barca needs to fill the gap left by departure of Yaya Toure.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Liverpool and Barcelona agree fee for Javier Mascherano

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8948564.stm

I don't like Mascherano, but i guess Barca needs to fill the gap left by departure of Yaya Toure.

its not like barca are short on players to use...fkn wankers

[Sense]

This is good news for Dos Santos, he might be coming to Liverpool now.

[TDMVPDPOY]

robinho and santa cruz looks like leaving mancity

same with adebayor if he gets offers or lack of first team play....

lol...mancity self destructing itself

[SAtown]

Man City have been playing really well without them so far.

[DAF86]

its not like barca are short on players to use...fkn wankers

Mmmh, Barca has only 18 profesional players on its roster, so yeah they're kind of short on players to use.

I'm happy that Mascherano will play in Barca, too bad Di Mari ended up in Madrid, the more Argie players in that Barca team absorbing that kind of play would help the NT, Messi needs to lobby for Pastore and Banega next :D

[Whisky Dog]

We definitely had a hole after Yaya left so although I'm not a big Marcherano fan I hope he can come in and lock down possession in the defensive midfield.

I had high hopes for Ibra, but with David Villa now on Ibra is a bit redundant. Maybe both can have damn good seasons though, would be nice.

[SAtown]

I had high hopes for Ibra, but with David Villa now on Ibra is a bit redundant. Maybe both can have damn good seasons though, would be nice.

It's almost certain that Ibra will go to Milan, but if he doesn't I too would like to see him have a better season than he did last year. He's much better than that

[SAtown]

Seems like the deal is done, according to Goal.com


Milan And Barcelona Finalise Zlatan Ibrahimovic Agreement - Report
By Adam Scime
Milan have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to Sky Sport Italia.

The transfer saga appears to be nearing an end after agent Mino Raiola had earlier announced his client was very close to joining the Italian club.

The Spanish giants have reportedly agreed to a one-year loan, with the Rossoneri having the option to buy the player after that with instalments over four years.

It was originally believed to be three years, but the Blaugrana made the concession in order to offload the Swede's high salary as well as a potentially unhappy player.

The transfer fee will reportedly be in the region of €40 million. Meanwhile, he will sign a four-year contract and earn in the region of €8-9 million per season at San Siro.

It is expected that Ibrahimovic will be in Milan on Saturday and all the necessary paperwork will be filed to complete the transfer.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2010/08/27/2091410/milan-and-barcelona-finalise-zlatan-ibrahimovic-agreement

Goal.com have always been known to report stuff prematurely, so if this turns out to be one of those reports, don't shoot the messenger.

[lefty]

Finally it was about fucking time:

Hassan Yebda moving to Napoli

http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-benfica-news/14987-yebda-makes-serie-a-switch


Yebda makes Serie A switch

Midfiedler secures loan move to Napoli

Hassan Yebda will play for his third league in three years as the midfeilder will test the waters in Italy with Napoli.

The move comes as little surprise as the Algerian international never figured into Jorge Jesus' plans as the player spent last season with financially distressed English club Portsmouth.

Due to Pompey's dire economical situtation, the now Championship outfit could not afford to hold onto the former Le Mans player, forcing him to return to Benfica.

Napoli do have the option to make the deal permanent should Yebda impress at the Stadio San Paolo.





And also Halliche is joining Clint Dempsey at Fulham :tu


http://www.dzfoot.com/upload/halliche27v.jpg

[Whisky Dog]

I was hoping for something from Ibra, but I can see where he would be disgruntled and he really is redundant with Messi and Villa up front.

[Libri]

Javier Aguirre is a candidate to manage the Japanese national team.

[Libri]

Fulham sign Carlos Salcido

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=818340&sec=transfers&campaign=rss&source=soccernet&cc=5901

[Sense]

I'm happy for Salcido... yet another Mexican on the Premier League

[SAtown]

It's official, Ibrahimovic is an AC Milan player. Can't believe I'm actually excited about him, but I guess it's what you get when your club doesn't do shit the entire summer. Got this quote from a different board: "Great, now Ibra will have played for 5 different clubs who have won European Cups, while he has none" :lol

per acmilan.com

[TDMVPDPOY]

It's official, Ibrahimovic is an AC Milan player. Can't believe I'm actually excited about him, but I guess it's what you get when your club doesn't do shit the entire summer. Got this quote from a different board: "Great, now Ibra will have played for 5 different clubs who have won European Cups, while he has none" :lol

per acmilan.com

acmilan has too many players pass there used by date...

[mabrignani]

acmilan has too many players pass there used by date...

fuck no, maybe gattusso thats it. pirlo is a beast, ibra is a beast, robinho is a beast, pato is a beast.

serie a back to being the greatest league in the world

[Sense]

fuck no, maybe gattusso thats it. pirlo is a beast, ibra is a beast, robinho is a beast, pato is a beast.

serie a back to being the greatest league in the world

LOL Italy

[Dglue]

@ Sense

I am also glad for Salcido, but more so for PSV. Luckily they got some money for a pain in the ass player. Always complaining and threatening, thank god he´s gone!

[mabrignani]

LOL Italy

another jealous mexican