Transfer talk thread

[lefty]

Saiphir Taider to Inter Milan :cry
The 2nd lolgarian to join Inter this summer :cry

I've always been an Inter fan :cry

[gnsf0946]

is there a club you haven't been a fan of at some point in time? :lol

[lefty]

is there a club you haven't been a fan of at some point in time? :lol
I think I have yet to root for City TBH

[scott]

I think I have yet to root for City TBH

Cool, that's who I'll root for this year then

[lefty]

According to Guillem Ballague, Bale to RMAO to be confirmed within a few hours

David Ornstein ‏@bbcsport_david 5m
Arsenal working on deals for Real Madrid duo Benzema & Di Maria. Also pursuing GK & defender, could spend £100m: http://bbc.in/19y8O4o

Normally I would call BS.. But the fact that the Bale deal is going down makes me think it could be legit. + Ornstein rarely posts bs

[symple19]

According to Guillem Ballague, Bale to RMAO to be confirmed within a few hours

David Ornstein ‏@bbcsport_david 5m
Arsenal working on deals for Real Madrid duo Benzema & Di Maria. Also pursuing GK & defender, could spend £100m: http://bbc.in/19y8O4o

Normally I would call BS.. But the fact that the Bale deal is going down makes me think it could be legit. + Ornstein rarely posts bs

I've read the same. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-karim-benzema-target-2202731? /// http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-on-victory-ramsey-and-koscielny

BUT

This is Wenger we're talking about, after all.

[lefty]

:lmao EA Sports

http://www.totallygn.com/wp-content/uploads/slider-new/s9.jpg

[DAF86]

Lamela to the Spurs to replace Bale. I will be rooting for two Spurs' teams this season. :cry

[Blizzardwizard]

Willian had a medical at Spurs, but at the last minute Chelsea come in with a £31 million bid :wow

[IronMexican]

Why the fuck would RMAO sell Benzema? They're already short up front, even with Ronaldo moving to the central.

[lefty]

Why the fuck would RMAO sell Benzema? They're already short up front, even with Ronaldo moving to the central.
I know they would like to give more minutes to Morata and Jesé

Now would be a good time to do it

[Jodelo]

I know they would like to give more minutes to Morata and Jesé

Now would be a good time to do it

Jese on his way to Malaga for this season. With no buy-option though. I like him too but Morata, meeehhh...

[lefty]

Jese on his way to Malaga for this season. With no buy-option though. I like him too but Morata, meeehhh...
what ?

Didnt they just sign him ?


BTW, he scored 2 goals today :D

[TDMVPDPOY]

man the spurs team are fkn stacked with its new signings..they should be challenging for top4 or even EPL title...

[mystargtr34]

DAF86 whats your run down on Lamela.. world class, similarities, strengths, weaknesses tbh? Heard good things about him but never seen him play.

Remember Milan were in for him before he went to Roma.

[mystargtr34]

Damn if Spurs get Lamela and Willian they are stacked.

[TDMVPDPOY]

the 2 signings waiting to happen is only viable if bale is sold right?

[mystargtr34]

Yeah, i would say so. Even with just one of Willian or Lamela Spurs spend will exceed 100M this off season.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Yeah, i would say so. Even with just one of Willian or Lamela Spurs spend will exceed 100M this off season.

so far what have they sold since last season besides modric?

arsenal should jump on whatever is on the market from rmao aka casilas and benzema will be huge improvements what they have atm
even with the special one gone from rmao, surprise that shit kent casilas still cant get back his spot on the starting 11

[lefty]

Bale's jersey available on RMAO's official store since Wednesday :lmao

[symple19]

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/supermarket-sweep-arsene.gif

[lefty]

Flamini ?


Wenger :lmao

[Jodelo]

what ?

Didnt they just sign him ?


BTW, he scored 2 goals today :D

Yep, just on loan to give him more playing time. Not sure how true that is.

[DAF86]

DAF86 whats your run down on Lamela.. world class, similarities, strengths, weaknesses tbh? Heard good things about him but never seen him play.

Remember Milan were in for him before he went to Roma.

I've been hyping him up since he was on River Plate, you could tell from very early on that he was going to be good (Barcelona wanted him when he was just 13 years old). He has to prove a lot more to be considered World class but he has all the tools: He's highly technical (dribbling, shooting, ball control) with a great physique (6 feet, strength, pace) and he has a decent scoring ratio for an offensive miedfielder/winger.

[symple19]

:lmao

looks like chelski stole Willian from totts

[MannyIsGod]

Tottenham got rid of my two favorite Spurs this offseason. LOL At least Bale went to my favorite club. I'm sooooooooooo off the Tottenham bandwagon. I'll probably never find an EPL club to root for.

[lefty]

Tottenham got rid of my two favorite Spurs this offseason. LOL At least Bale went to my favorite club. I'm sooooooooooo off the Tottenham bandwagon. I'll probably never find an EPL club to root for.

Arsenal TBH

They haven't won anything in years so you wont be called a bandwagonner

So when they win a match it's very satisfying

Plus they are fun to watch

[pgardn]

Arsenal TBH

They haven't won anything in years so you wont be called a bandwagonner

So when they win a match it's very satisfying

Plus they are fun to watch

The Spurs fit the above well. They play an attacking style, don't get into the CL, and seemingly can't finish above Arsenal.

I was sad to see Dempsey and Parker leave Spurs, but it was time. Newcastle spent a good deal of money on players outside of England and it did not work. On paper Spurs look very good, it will be interesting.to see if they mesh. At least the Arsenal players know each other. They need Arteta back ASAP.

How come I am identified as an AC Milan backer. Give me a raging rooster please!

[Rogue]

Paying 100 million more money for a sport car is flatly stupid imho. The soccer world has gone crazy, major thanks to the oil magnates from Russia and the middle east.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Paying 100 million more money for a sport car is flatly stupid imho. The soccer world has gone crazy, major thanks to the oil magnates from Russia and the middle east.

if those oil barons buy into top leagues then i dont have a problem, its the rich owners in the 1 team leagues as russia/france who have no competition just stack up on talent and sell when the time is right, but their stats can be misleading due to watered down league

[lefty]

Rooney for Mata swap????

[TDMVPDPOY]

^ u do that trade then sign falleni, manutd will be done

fck i wish they got rid of that wellback wanker

wtf is up with chris smalling, how long has he been out for...

[Jodelo]

ManU looking at Özil, 45-50 million...

[Venti Quattro]

ManU looking at Özil, 45-50 million...

Watch him go to Arsenal.

[lefty]

Does Arsenal really need Ozil ?

[symple19]

Couple things...

Benzema's agent said no chance when asked about an Arsenal move.

Mata now being linked with the Gunners

Can somebody please explain to me the thinking behind Chelski possibly moving JM? He was the best player on that team last year. wtf?

[symple19]

Does Arsenal really need Ozil ?

Do you really need to ask this? :lol

Not that it will happen. No way will Arsenal outbid ManUre

[resistanze]

No way will Arsenal outbid ManUre

Even though they have the money. lol

Fellaini and Ozil would be awesome, but they'll probably go to the Red Faggots.

[symple19]

Even though they have the money. lol

Fellaini and Ozil would be awesome, but they'll probably go to the Red Faggots.

Fellaini is EXACTLY what the Gunner midfield needs. They'd finally have that balance between creativity/industry and physicality that they've lacked since Song left. Difference is, Fellaini is much more disciplined than Song, and could fill that holding spot while Ramsey/Wilshere/Rosicky flitter around the pitch and make shit happen for the front 3.

Arsenal have also been linked to Kondogbia, who would be a really nice pickup and similar to Fellaini. He's big, physical, and can play multiple positions (DM, FB, CB)

[MannyIsGod]

Does Arsenal really need Ozil ?

Everyone needs some German alien on their team. I love Ozil.

[MannyIsGod]

Even though they have the money. lol

Fellaini and Ozil would be awesome, but they'll probably go to the Red Faggots.

They'd better not. Love them both but if they go to ManU fuck them. Not that I really want them to go to Arsenal but thats better than ManU

[symple19]

Yeah, Real would be crazy to let Ozil go.

[Venti Quattro]

Does Arsenal really need Ozil ?
Özil as AMF

Cazorla and Wilshere or Arteta flanking him

Fap fap fap

[Brazil]

£100 (yes, £) none of that will happen.

sup Venti

[Venti Quattro]

sup Venti
Not happening because Arsenal are getting Oezil and di Maria.

[Brazil]

Not happening because Arsenal are getting Oezil and di Maria.

:lol

sure...

[Venti Quattro]

:lol

sure...
:lol You're laughing right now but you're not gonna be laughing when Arsenal locks up both and Cabaye.

[symple19]

Levy is trolling motherfuckers

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/tottenham-reportedly-discussing-bale-deal-with-other-clubs-082613

[Venti Quattro]

Levy is trolling motherfuckers

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/tottenham-reportedly-discussing-bale-deal-with-other-clubs-082613

:lmao :lmao :lmao Typical Man United cuntbaggery :lmao

Not surprised at all

[Brazil]

:lol You're laughing right now but you're not gonna be laughing when Arsenal locks up both and Cabaye.

I'm all for that tbh but :lol

[lefty]

Levy is trolling motherfuckers

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/tottenham-reportedly-discussing-bale-deal-with-other-clubs-082613
I call BS

Levy is just trying to get more money from Madrid :lol, he is gonna sell him to an EPL rival


Jews :lol

[symple19]

Juan Mata's father, who is also his agent, was a guest in the Arsenal director's box during their win against Fener http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/28/arsenal-fenerbache-arsene-wenger?

Do it Wenger

[lefty]

Mata :cry

[resistanze]

Lamela to Totenham for 30 million Euros

Willan to Chelsea completed.

[TDMVPDPOY]

spurs are stacked

[resistanze]

Arsenal: We're in the market! :lol

If fucking Tottenham are attracting all these players, then I know Arsenal simply isn't spending the cash.

[sonic21]

eto'o to Chelsea?

[sonic21]

:lol You're laughing right now but you're not gonna be laughing when Arsenal locks up both and Cabaye.

Cabaye to psg tbh

[lefty]

Arsenal: We're in the market! :lol

If fucking Tottenham are attracting all these players, then I know Arsenal simply isn't spending the cash.


U MAD ?

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/wenger-hercules.png


WENGER TROLLFACE

http://www.scaryfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/arsene-wenger-arsenal-vintage-old-pic-goodbye-london.jpg

[starboy]

Spurs looking into signing Chicharito?

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/paper-chase-aug-29-tottenham-looks-to-sign-javier-hernandez-manchester-united-082913

"Tottenham smashed their transfer record for a third time after Erik Lamela completed his £30m move from Roma.

Wayne Rooney has thanked the Manchester United fans for their support.
Michael Laudrup is confident Swansea will land a striker before Monday's transfer deadline.
Tottenham is making a shock move for Manchester United's Javier Hernandez but they must pay £15m.
Alan Pardew has launched a shock bid to bring Demba Ba back to Newcastle.
Hull boss Steve Bruce is ready to make a fresh move for Nicklas Bendtner.
Swansea has re-signed Dwight Tiendalli on a three-year deal."

[Venti Quattro]

Arsenal: We're in the market! :lol

If fucking Tottenham are attracting all these players, then I know Arsenal simply isn't spending the cash.

They're fucking NOT DOING ANYTHING if this is the case.

[symple19]

Never fear, guise...They signed Flamini today!!!

[resistanze]

Never fear, guise...They signed Flamini today!!!

:lol

Poldoski is out for 10 weeks. Let's see what that French bastard does now.

[symple19]

"We're only looking for top, top, top, quality players" ---AW

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/03_03/SoccerFlamini_468x396.jpg

In fairness to Flamini, he's versatile and used to top level competition. Not a bum by any stretch and is a guy who can at least competently replace 1st teamers in midfield or fullback

[symple19]

That being said, l:lollrsenal

[resistanze]

Eto'o going to Chelsea was bigger news.

[FlAVaK]

Kevin Prince Boateng to Schalke:

http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/130830_boateng/page/2319--10-213-.html

[lefty]

Kevin Prince Boateng to Schalke:

http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/130830_boateng/page/2319--10-213-.html
lol nigga had less and less playing time with Milan and out of the blue says he wants to go back playing with Ghana NT

[SAtown]

As much as i enjoyed Boateng's attitude with Milan, he was never going to be the "alpha" player he thinks he is. Matri will fit in better imo

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BS7kw-SIcAAYH3U.jpg:large

[symple19]

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2013/09/arsenal-set-to-complete-move-for-palermo-goalkeeper/?


According to Sky Sport Italia, Arsenal will take the Italian international on loan for the season with the option to make the deal permanent next summer.

[symple19]

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[Jodelo]

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He said 2 days ago that he wants to stay (German interview) so there is a good possibility that he leaves.

[quentin_compson]

There are twitter rumors that Arsenal will buy Özil for 45-50 mio. euros. If that should turn out to be true, there should be an official inquest regarding Wenger's mental sanity.

[IronMexican]

He's the best attacking mid in the world. Why isn't he worth that? If Cavani is worth 65, Ozil can go for 50.

[symple19]

I've got to agree with Imex here. He's definitely worth the money. Easily the best player Arsenal has been linked with during the window.

-------Giroud-------
Cazorla--Ozil--Walcott
--Ramsey---Wilshere--

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[symple19]

He said 2 days ago that he wants to stay (German interview) so there is a good possibility that he leaves.

i've read he's pissed because he's either being played out of position or left on the bench so far this season?

[quentin_compson]

I wouldn't agree he is the best attacking mid in the world. He is a great footballer, no doubt, but a tad overrated in my eyes. It's not that I wouldn't want him at all at Arsenal (that would be stupid), but for this kind of money, and especially considering this type of player isn't exactly a teamneed in London right now. If there's one thing Arsenal aren't short on at the moment, it's creative midfielders (even if none of them individually is on Özil's level). What they really need is a quality striker, a quality defensive midfielder, maybe another winger and maybe another CB.

[symple19]

Well, Rosicky is in the last year of his contract (I think), so it might with an eye toward that.

Agree that there are more pressing needs, as you mention above, but with a player like Ozil, you may only get one shot at him, so you have to act quickly

[Jodelo]

i've read he's pissed because he's either being played out of position or left on the bench so far this season?

Rumours. He said he has the support of the coach and likes him/his coaching. But he did not play a second today...

[symple19]

:lol Don't even know why I'm getting my hopes up

[symple19]

Demba Ba? http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/09/01/4230439/-?

[Venti Quattro]

Accdg to Al Jazeera it's done. £40m fee, £135k/wk

Özilla as AMF fap fap fap

[resistanze]

Yeah the holding midfielder issue worries me. A fullback is needed to, but Ozil is class that the Gunners could use. They have the money, so I can care less if they overpaid or not.

[DAF86]

He's the best attacking mid in the world. Why isn't he worth that? If Cavani is worth 65, Ozil can go for 50.

Xavi, Iniesta ring any bells?

[symple19]

Yeah the holding midfielder issue worries me.

Pretty sure Wenger sees Flamini as the answer to that

[resistanze]

Pretty sure Wenger sees Flamini as the answer to that
Don't make me cry.

[symple19]

Don't make me cry.

:lol

[Venti Quattro]

Yeah the holding midfielder issue worries me. A fullback is needed to, but Ozil is class that the Gunners could use. They have the money, so I can care less if they overpaid or not.
Jackie boy could be the Holding midfielder that Arsenal wants but he is often the recipient of knocks

[lefty]

:cry Ozil

[velik_m]

:cry Ozil

I'd rather have Özil than DiMaria TBH.

[lefty]

I'd rather have Özil than DiMaria TBH.
well, duh

[lefty]

Marca claiming that despite Perez agreeing a sale with Arsenal, Ozil won't leave.

[velik_m]

Marca claiming that despite Perez agreeing a sale with Arsenal, Ozil won't leave.

Well, i guess he wants to remain fresh for WC...

[lefty]

Well, i guess he wants to remain fresh for WC...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTJYjWQIAAA60Gy.jpg:large

[turkish spurs fan]

galatasaray getting bruma

[turkish spurs fan]

bruma is better than bale

[SAtown]

Kaka back at Milan, even though he's half the player he once was

[Venti Quattro]

Kaka back at Milan, even though he's half the player he once was

Kaka and Balo vs Messi and Neymar would still be a controversial duo match-up.

[SAtown]

Kaka and Balo vs Messi and Neymar would still be a controversial duo match-up.

Should be fun as hell!! Barring any injuries from both sides of course.

Logo bet?

[Jodelo]

Özil passed the medical with Arsenal it seems...

[scott]

Genius Football geniusFootball
Buys Kaka for 8m
Sells Kaka for 65m
Buys Back Kaka for 0m

Milan business!

[symple19]

Rumors out there linking Arsenal with Javier Pastore

[resistanze]

I've been hearing Fellaini to ManUre is all but done. FML.

[lefty]

Always an RMAOIst :cry

http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-disposition&blobheadervalue1=attachment%3B+filename%3DGareth_B ale.jpg&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1203332240386&ssbinary=true
http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-disposition&blobheadervalue1=attachment%3B+filename%3DPresenta ci%C3%B3n_de_Bale.jpg&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1203332271882&ssbinary=true

[lefty]

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[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTMChIGCMAALcR9.png:large

[symple19]

So Sp*rs sold their best player, bought a bunch of second tier players, and allowed Arsenal to add Real's second best player who also happens to be, arguably, the best attacking midfielder in the world :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[lefty]

Pretty much


We staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacked

[symple19]

Liverpool flying under the radar with a very solid Sakho signing. Why Wenger didn't go after him is beyond me

[lefty]

https://s3.amazonaws.com/stadium-wembley/soccerly/1/2013/04/22/1366645511.jpg?v=2013042516&t=1

[lefty]

Holy shit :lmao

"Confirmation from Manchester United that three men who reportedly attempted to negotiate a deal to sign Athletic Bilboa midfielder Ander Herrera were not acting on behalf of the Premier League champions and were, for want of another word, imposters.

"Reports in Spain claim three men dressed in black suits and claiming to be United "representatives" spent an hour at the La Liga offices attempting to negotiate a deal. The move collapsed at the 11th hour."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/23882862

[symple19]

Holy shit :lmao

"Confirmation from Manchester United that three men who reportedly attempted to negotiate a deal to sign Athletic Bilboa midfielder Ander Herrera were not acting on behalf of the Premier League champions and were, for want of another word, imposters.

"Reports in Spain claim three men dressed in black suits and claiming to be United "representatives" spent an hour at the La Liga offices attempting to negotiate a deal. The move collapsed at the 11th hour."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/23882862


:lmao

Wow

[TDMVPDPOY]

manutd signing of fellani is solid move, still the roster looks like shit...

[MannyIsGod]

Fellaini is awesome. Gonna be a beast for ManU.

Ozil :(

But really, something had to give. Ozil wasn't going to ride the bench.

[Blizzardwizard]

Former Wigan manager Martinez, takes our best player away from us with 6 minutes remaining in the transfer window and no time to replace him..... :depressed

[scott]

Fellaini + Carrick = slowest midfield in EPL?

[symple19]

Fellaini + Carrick = slowest midfield in EPL?

Could be, but I expect Moyes to start playing Kagawa/Rooney again in front of those two, which should bring more balance (creativity+toughness) than what they've had so far.

I'm a Fellaini admirer, and don't think he's overrated like some others. ManUre will improve with his presence, imo

[lefty]

Mesut Özil executed more key passes last season (78) than Barcelona trio Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Busquets & Cesc Fàbregas combined (75).

http://cdn1.images.videobash.com/photos/000/135/101/135101.jpg

[Landon Donofag]

Mesut Özil executed more key passes last season (78) than Barcelona trio Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Busquets & Cesc Fàbregas combined (75).

http://cdn1.images.videobash.com/photos/000/135/101/135101.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fyxnQfyL1rqkacqo1_250.gif

[symple19]

:lol Overrated

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol fifa
lol eufa


FFP dont mean shit to the bigger clubs and wealthy oil baron owned teams, if fifa continues to act like a bitch when they are a bunch of nobodies of a body regulator freeloaders those teams could always pull out of any competition/leagues and setup a new one....lol ffp and fifa bending over taking it in the rear by the rich clowns who continue to pour money down the drain like they please

[DAF86]

:lol Overrated

Yes, for people saying that he is the best offensive midfielder in the World he is overrated. If he was the best offensive midfielder in the World he would still be on Madrid, tbh.

[Brazil]

I'm on the Ozil badwagon tbh, I don't see how this dude is considered as overated. He is where he deserves to be.
Always liked him, hope he will help Arsenal coming back on top.

[DAF86]

I'm on the Ozil badwagon tbh, I don't see how this dude is considered as overated. He is where he deserves to be.
Always liked him, hope he will help Arsenal coming back on top.

I've never seen him as overrated 'till folks in here started calling him the best attacking midfielder in the World, tbh.

[Brazil]

I've never seen him as overrated 'till folks in here started calling him the best attacking midfielder in the World, tbh.

well u meant overrated by ST

He is anyway one of the top attacking midfielder in the world, out of Messi (if considered as attacking midfielder) I don't see any comparaison he should be ashamed of tbh

[symple19]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-big-january-signing-2253895

[lefty]

CROFL Mirror

[symple19]

It's December. We can officially crank this thread up again

Arsenal already being linked to the likes of Pato, Draxler, Morata, and Dzeko

My wishlist includes another ST and CB (one who can also cover the right side, preferably). I would also hope for TGSTEL to be sold off after the new front man is signed

[mudyez]

Would love for them to get Draxler.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

arsenal should go after the bender twins.

[symple19]

arsenal should go after the bender twins.

They've been linked to Lars in the past, but since he's cup tied I doubt they'll make a run on him now. Plus, Flamini has filled the crucial DM role nicely

[Jodelo]

Morata linked with Arsenal on a loan move.

[symple19]

Morata linked with Arsenal on a loan move.

Yep, although Wenger came out today and addressed it specifically, saying that he's had no contact with RM and that there was no truth to the rumor

[DAF86]

Mesut Özil executed more key passes last season (78) than Barcelona trio Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Busquets & Cesc Fàbregas combined (75).

http://cdn1.images.videobash.com/photos/000/135/101/135101.jpg

What constitutes a "key pass"? tbh. :lol

BTW, do you know if there's a cool graphic like this one showing all the important games where Ozil went MIA last season?

[scott]

Motherfucking ManU going after Reus.

[mudyez]

Motherfucking ManU going after Reus.

Can't imagine them getting him. Reus seems to be one of the players that knowrs what he has right now.

I get Holtby, Kakawa and so on chaising their childhood dream to play in the EPL, but Rues isn't one of them.

[scott]

Can't imagine them getting him. Reus seems to be one of the players that knowrs what he has right now.

I get Holtby, Kakawa and so on chaising their childhood dream to play in the EPL, but Rues isn't one of them.

I hope so, and hopefully being in his hometown is a draw to keep him at Dortmund also.

Also, can we get a fucking Borussia Dortmund avatar?!?! I had to pick Bayern bc it was the only Bundesliga team available.

[DAF86]

Barca should go after Muller. A wing that will give them some height and physicallity.

[symple19]

Arsenal linked with Michy Batshuayi, Seamus Coleman, and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Also Konstantinos Mitroglou,

[lefty]

Lol I've only heard of Mitroglu


Seamus Coleman, WTF is that, a character out of Harry Potter ?

[skmblz]

Barca should go after Muller. A wing that will give them some height and physicallity.

won't happen. some players are just untouchable. neuer, lahm, schweinsteiger and müller won't be available in the forseeable future.

[scott]

Barca should go after Muller. A wing that will give them some height and physicallity.

I love how some people seem to think that one of the world's largest and most successful clubs is just sitting around waiting to sell their best players. :lol

[lefty]

Barca should go after Muller. A wing that will give them some height and physicallity.
:lmao

[DAF86]

won't happen. some players are just untouchable. neuer, lahm, schweinsteiger and müller won't be available in the forseeable future.


I love how some people seem to think that one of the world's largest and most successful clubs is just sitting around waiting to sell their best players. :lol


:lmao

I didn't say it will happen I'm just saying Barca should look into it or at least players of that kind (physicall and technical players that can play on the wing 'cause everybody knows that Midget plays in the center).

And :lmao at thinking clubs have any say on where star players end up playing. If anystar player wants out of a club you can bet your ass that player will get the fuck out, just ask Bale and Tottenham. Again, I'm not saying Muller wants out of Bayern but if I was Barca I would at least stir the pot a little bit.

[NASpurs]

Arsenal linked with Michy Batshuayi, Seamus Coleman, and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Also Konstantinos Mitroglou,

I would be ecstatic if Arsenal got Coleman.

[symple19]

I would be ecstatic if Arsenal got Coleman.

Likewise.

Deal is rumored to be dependant on whether or not the Gunners resign Sagna

lol rumors, tbh... I highly doubt Everton will be selling in January unless somebody is willing to overpay by a shitload, and we know Arsenal won't be doing that :lol

[Venti Quattro]

lol rumors, tbh... I highly doubt Everton will be selling in January unless somebody is willing to overpay by a shitload, and we know Arsenal won't be doing that :lol

It took blood sweat and tears for Arsenal to sign someone essential. They're not gonna do that for Coleman. :lol

Stop wishing guys, it ain't happening :lol :lol

[Libri]

Arsenal is going to sign the next Cristiano Ronaldo! :madrun

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/11/27/arsenal-set-to-sign-e20m-spaniard-dubbed-the-next-cristiano-ronaldo/

[lefty]

Honda to Milan is done


Nice pickup

[lefty]

Inter Milan director is in London to talk Guarin (Chelsea?), Lamela (to Inter?) and Belfodil (to West Ham?)


http://www.football-italia.net/43195/inter-talk-lamela-belfodil-and-guarin



Inter director Piero Ausilio is in London for talks with Tottenham for Erik Lamela, with Chelsea for Fredy Guarin and West Ham for Ishak Belfodil.


The Nerazzurri director of sport had already been in England before Christmas to discuss Guarin’s potential switch to Stamford Bridge.


Multiple Italian media reports placed Ausilio in London on Friday evening and there are three players he is thought to be working on.

He may also try to get Juan Mata

[scott]

WHERE ARE ALL THE BLOCKBUSTER MOVES?!?!?!?!

tbh

[lefty]

- I dont know where Mata will end up (maybe Inter)

But boy, imagine if he joins a team like Atletico Madrid; perfect addition

And you know Mou would like nothing more than sticking it to his 2 former Spanish bosses. :lol




- And Lewandowski will join Bayern next summer; 4 year contract :wow :lol

[Venti Quattro]

:lol Bayern Munich's opponents

Next year they're gonna gun for their third quadruple :lol

[scott]

Lewandowski currently undergoing a physical now, BeIN is reporting. He could be joining them in January.

[Venti Quattro]

- And Lewandowski will join Bayern next summer; 4 year contract :wow :lol


Lewandowski currently undergoing a physical now, BeIN is reporting. He could be joining them in January.
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[lefty]

419534478873079808
RIP Europe

4th Reich taking over

http://unityofnobility.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hitler-color-pic.jpghttp://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02597/Lewandowski_2597141b.jpghttp://www.remnantofgod.org/NaziRCC/Hitler&Church.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

What's funny with all the signings Bayern Munich is making is they're still WAY inside the FFP regulations.

:lmao Europe

[TDMVPDPOY]

most of these german players only playin in german due to more exposure to the NT selecters, then bothering playing outside of bundas

[resistanze]

lol BVB farm team

[lefty]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1560760_725864704099836_1328334497_n.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

Pedro to Arsenal?

[TDMVPDPOY]

xavi article on bspn...lol should pull a figo to rmadrid imo...

[Venti Quattro]

xavi article on bspn...lol should pull a figo to rmadrid imo...

Die in a fire

[scott]

Fucking hell... US best player getting transferred from Roma to fucking Toronto FC

FML

[Spurstro]

What? Bradley has been playing well for them. That doesn't make any sense.

[lefty]

Save/bookmark this shit IMO

http://i.imgur.com/Vaj6bfw.jpg

[lefty]

Matt Law ‏@Matt_Law_DT 32 min
Juan Mata has told friends and family he is joining Manchester United #cfc #mufc



Quote:


Guillem Balague ‏@GuillemBalague 5 min

All agreed. Juan Mata will be a Manchester United player. 45 million euros. All will be announced very soon

[lefty]

Matt Law ‏@Matt_Law_DT 32 min
Juan Mata has told friends and family he is joining Manchester United #cfc #mufc



Quote:


Guillem Balague ‏@GuillemBalague 5 min

All agreed. Juan Mata will be a Manchester United player. 45 million euros. All will be announced very soon







So it seems he is having his medical tomorrow

[lefty]

37 millions it seems for the Mata to MU transfer

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BesonWBCYAA4YdL.jpg:large

[TDMVPDPOY]

how much did chelsea bought mata for? did they made a profit sellin him to manuer?

[lefty]

how much did chelsea bought mata for? did they made a profit sellin him to manuer?
yes

[lefty]

Cabaye to PSG is done.

[TDMVPDPOY]

was wacthin some yt clips, htf is pep get just as much as the best footballer in the world? +16m euros...wtf

this clown has got to be the most overrated clown, inherits a barca team that was already winning trophies with or without him, then gets to manage b.munich who won the treble or someshit b4 he came in...

[Venti Quattro]

429291760603652096

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[lefty]

:cry Algerian LB signed with Napoli
:cry best crossing FB in French L1
:cry I've always been a Napoli fan :lol
:cry goal from Higuain, asisted by Ghoulam DAF86

http://www.sscnapoli.it/shared/imagebinary/8376/ALLENAMENTO-BENITEZ-GHOULAM-FOTOCUOMO-1.jpg
http://www.iamnaples.it/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/presentazionegulam2.jpg

[DAF86]

:cry Algerian LB signed with Napoli
:cry best crossing FB in French L1
:cry I've always been a Napoli fan :lol
:cry goal from Higuain, asisted by Ghoulam DAF86

http://www.sscnapoli.it/shared/imagebinary/8376/ALLENAMENTO-BENITEZ-GHOULAM-FOTOCUOMO-1.jpg
http://www.iamnaples.it/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/presentazionegulam2.jpg

We finally have a football team to bandwagon toghether. :cry

[lefty]

We finally have a football team to bandwagon toghether. :cry

Yes :cry

[lefty]

:lmao Inter


:lmao still investing in TOSB's


Official: Nemanja Vidic to Inter
Confirmed for next season on Inter.it

2 year deal, with option for a 3rd if he plays x number of games (low figure, he will play that amount unless he gets a major injury, so basicly a 3 years deal). Wages up to 3,5m€ including bonuses.

[lefty]

David Luiz has agreed on a deal with Barcelona

And also:

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 1m
Sky sources: Chelsea agree £32m fee with Atletico Madrid for Diego Costa #SSN

@SocialRMadrid
Follow
Ivan Rakitic [Sevilla] will sign a 4-year deal with Real Madrid before the World Cup. (Diario AS)
7:27 AM - 9 May 2014

[Venti Quattro]

Ter Stegen announced his transfer to Barcelona in Facebook :lol

[Venti Quattro]

Toni Kroos to United?

But then again even Cesc Fabregas is linked to a United move.

Fuck United

Oh, and Bacary Sagna to City http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/22/bacary-sagna-signs-three-year-manchester-city-contract-after-quitting-arsenal-4736336/

And the Wankers thought that Arsenal winning silverware would help them keep vital players... :lmao :lmao :lmao

[lefty]

lol Cesc is gonna be an epic fait at MU



As for Sagna, don't worry Venti Quattro, Arsenal is probably going to get Serge Aurier, who is much better than Sagna

[Venti Quattro]

David Luiz to PSG :wow

[lefty]

:lol at PSG overpaying for am overrated CB

:lol they already have better players at this position

[Venti Quattro]

Frank Lampard released by Chelsea!!! :wow :wow :wow

Oh and they also released Cashley Cole but who cares

[lefty]

Mourinho just rauled Lampard

[Blizzardwizard]

Lampard was meant to leave last summer, the guy's only been their for sentimental reasons the past couple of years.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Lampard was meant to leave last summer, the guy's only been their for sentimental reasons the past couple of years.

this clown is so overrated

[scott]

So... Lampard to MLS? LOL

[lefty]

Lampard was meant to leave last summer, the guy's only been their for sentimental reasons the past couple of years.


this clown is so overrated

Troof bombs


So... Lampard to MLS? LOL
lol

[lefty]

According to beIN, PSG and Barca are in the late stages of finalizing a swap in between Marquinhos for Dani Alves & Money

[TDMVPDPOY]

According to beIN, PSG and Barca are in the late stages of finalizing a swap in between Marquinhos for Dani Alves & Money

i thought barca cant buy players? but they can trade? hahahahah fifafaggotsfp suck a monkey dick

[lefty]

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Sky Italia says Iturbe agent will meet Florentino at Madrid on Wednesday to discuss the contract details.

But apprently Hellas Verona has some $$$$$ to spend too, so ....

[Jodelo]

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Sky Italia says Iturbe agent will meet Florentino at Madrid on Wednesday to discuss the contract details.

But apprently Hellas Verona has some $$$$$ to spend too, so ....

Midget... He is young and will see how much he costs. Not seen much from him so far!

[mudyez]

lol Cesc is gonna be an epic fait at MU



As for Sagna, don't worry Venti Quattro, Arsenal is probably going to get Serge Aurier, who is much better than Sagna

Getting an extra Serge has to help these days.

[Venti Quattro]

lefty Jodelo gnsf0946 Bynumite resistanze NASpurs
472309407980990464
:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[lefty]

Lol

[scott]

BVB reportedly wrapping up the deal for Immobile

David Villa reportedly signing with NYCFC for 3-years.

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472309407980990464
:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

Hopefully not after that season he has played.

[NASpurs]

lefty Jodelo gnsf0946 Bynumite resistanze NASpurs
472309407980990464
:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

:lol no one wants to go to that shithole

[NASpurs]

BVB reportedly wrapping up the deal for Immobile

David Villa reportedly signing with NYCFC for 3-years.

Holy fuck, I guess I have a team to follow now in MLS... I'm fucking pumped for this!

[Blizzardwizard]

Rickie Lambert has passed his medical at Liverpool, 4 million pounds.

Liverpool have also offered 25 million for Adam Lallana, Southampton's other best player.

Not bad.

[lefty]

Holy fuck, I guess I have a team to follow now in MLS... I'm fucking pumped for this!

:lmao

[scott]

Lampard also signing with NYC FC.

[lefty]

Morata to Juventus is done

Real is trying to get Vidal.

[Venti Quattro]

http://i.imgur.com/dL5s7Q6.jpg

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[lefty]

wtf :lol

[Relevancy]

:lmao is that the best the USA can do? Buy Villa?:lmao


MLS:lmao

[lefty]

:lmao is that the best the USA can do? Buy Villa?:lmao


MLS:lmao
They can't do really better tbh

Pre-retirement players will bolt there

Villa is entering the TOSB territory

Sure they could go to Qatar and make much, much more $$$$ (but the football level there is so bad it makes you want to kill yourself twice), but for the TOSBs, MLS is the best mix of $$$ and... ahem.... competitiveness

[Relevancy]

They can't do really better tbh

Pre-retirement players will bolt there

Villa is entering the TOSB territory

Sure they could go to Qatar and make much, much more $$$$ (but the football level there is so bad it makes you want to kill yourself twice), but for the TOSBs, MLS is the best mix of $$$ and... ahem.... competitiveness:lol what you said about wanting to kill themselves is , the USA is great to live in also.


Whatever it happened to the Kaka coming here though.

Still though, I'm laughing at the MLS, but my nations league is shit, you know when you can't even bring those kind of TOSBS you are really a shitty league, nobody wants to live here:(







La Liga Mx:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lm ao

[lefty]

the USA is great to live in also.
If one has the cash, places like Dubai and Qatar are great places to live in

A lot of rich Westerners are living la vida over there

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao Waka waka Gerard Piqué


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_wjWvhb4aI

[Venti Quattro]

Ivan Rakitić to Barcelona almost done, apparently.

This means that Cesc Fàbregas is definitely on his way out very soon.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Ivan Rakitić to Barcelona almost done, apparently.

This means that Cesc Fàbregas is definitely on his way out very soon.

overrated pos

[lefty]

Rakitic to Barcelona is done

[Venti Quattro]

Rakitic to Barcelona is done

Cesc Fábregas to Chelsea is done as well.

[NASpurs]

Cesc Fábregas to Chelsea is done as well.

Seriously? Fuck.

[Venti Quattro]

Seriously? Fuck.

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477103174621605889

[NASpurs]

Makes me nauseous. It's going to be interesting when Chelsea plays at the Emirates next year.

http://www.chelseafc.com/javaImages/d4/d9/0,,10268~12900820,00.jpg

[lefty]

Fgregas is overrated tbh

[szumi]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27829545

Arsenal Is offically Man City farm team:)

[lefty]

:lol nobody respects Arsenal tbh

[NASpurs]

:lol Jenkinson taking over for Sagna

[lefty]

:lol Thierry Henry and Ian Wright actually congratulated Fabregas on his move




But Arsenal fans disagree

http://www.actusports.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/supporters-darsenal.jpg

[TDMVPDPOY]

how much did barca bought fabragot for? selling for 33m did they made a profit?

[Venti Quattro]

Rakitic to Barcelona is confirmed.

478598413530202112

[Baam]

Good signing of an underrated player... Waiting for more moves...

[IronMaxipad]

Xavi to Qatar??

[Baam]

Isn't he signing with an MLS team ?

[IronMaxipad]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/9353288/transfer-news-dan-petrescu-claims-barcelonas-xavi-has-signed-a-pre-contract-with-al-arabi

[DAF86]

Barcelona involved in a lot of mindboggling moves. 12 millons for Bravo? A mediocre keeper that would come to be a reserve. 12 millions for a reserve keeper?

Then Guardado, why the fuck do they want Guardado for? And finally Marcos Rojo, people in Argentina would rather have a cone playing instead of Rojo and Barcelona wants him? :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Kaka to Orlando City FC?

[lefty]

Venti Quattro Relevancy ElNono

Luis Suarez features on the El Mundo Deportivo front page today with the claim that the Liverpool striker’s move to Barcelona is at an “advanced stage”. [...]
El Mundo suggest that Suarez’s contract renewal last December comes with a release clause of 85 million euros, but is significantly lower for foreign clubs, to the tune of around 65 million euros.

[Relevancy]

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Luis Suarez features on the El Mundo Deportivo front page today with the claim that the Liverpool striker’s move to Barcelona is at an “advanced stage”. [...]
El Mundo suggest that Suarez’s contract renewal last December comes with a release clause of 85 million euros, but is significantly lower for foreign clubs, to the tune of around 65 million euros.while suarez is a great player, i wouldnt like the idea of having so many superstars in one team. No thanks, Koke is the one they should go for.

[lefty]

while suarez is a great player, i wouldnt like the idea of having so many superstars in one team. No thanks, Koke is the one they should go for.
Koke like most overrated Pathetico players is a system player :lol

He was shit with Spain :lol

[Relevancy]

Koke like most overrated Pathetico players is a system player :lol

He was shit with Spain :lolwe need a game controller, not a player who just looks to take all the glory for himself as soon as he touches the ball

Now that Xavi is leaving, give me a 22 year old who can create and at the same time have workrate. Koke wont be able to fill xavis shoe I agree, but in my opinion he would be great.

[Venti Quattro]

Venti Quattro Relevancy ElNono

Luis Suarez features on the El Mundo Deportivo front page today with the claim that the Liverpool striker’s move to Barcelona is at an “advanced stage”. [...]
El Mundo suggest that Suarez’s contract renewal last December comes with a release clause of 85 million euros, but is significantly lower for foreign clubs, to the tune of around 65 million euros.

Nice signing if it happens but I am kinda apprehensive. The priority is to sign defenders and signing Suarez diverts a lot of resources for that objective.

[lefty]

That being said I would be surorised if he left this summer ... nest year maybe


LFC is playing the Champions League next season so I think he will be a red next season

[Venti Quattro]

That being said I would be surorised if he left this summer ... nest year maybe

LFC is playing the Champions League next season so I think he will be a red next season

English clubs have been fodder in the CL but it's not like Barcelona hasn't been declining with their finishes.

:lol coked out by Koke

[lefty]

we need a game controller, not a player who just looks to take all the glory for himself as soon as he touches the ball

Now that Xavi is leaving, give me a 22 year old who can create and at the same time have workrate. Koke wont be able to fill xavis shoe I agree, but in my opinion he would be great.
DOn get me wrong, Koke is a good player and would be a great addition to star studded team

It's just the medias who have overrated every Pathetico player all of sudden because they had a great season

Athletico's success is the sum of all parrts IMO

(Courtois is a superstar though)

[Relevancy]

DOn get me wrong, Koke is a good player and would be a great addition to star studded team

It's just the medias who have overrated every Pathetico player all of sudden because they had a great season

Athletico's success is the sum of all parrts IMO

(Courtois is a superstar though)yeah agreed, hey tell that to chelsea, they bought costa:lol
Who in my opinion is a watered down top form falcao:lol

[lefty]

Liverpool to land Alexis Sanchez AND £30m in Luis Suarez swap dealLIVERPOOL are set for a stunning swap deal with Barcelona involving Alexis Sanchez and Luis Suarez.By: James Dickenson (http://www.express.co.uk/search/James+Dickenson?s=James+Dickenson&b=1)
Published: Fri, June 20, 2014


















http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/suarez_sanchez-483719.jpgAlexis Sanchez (left) and Luis Suarez (right) could be set to swap places[GETTY]
Suarez scored twice last night for Uruguay to put England on the brink of an early World Cup exit.

And today the Liverpool striker is being linked with a blockbuster move to Spanish giants Barcelona.

According to Spanish sports paper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are closing to beating Real Madrid to the signing of Suarez.
http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/secondary/172159.jpgThe Spanish press claim Suarez will join Barcelona [MUNDO DEPORTIVO]
Mundo Deportivo claim Sanchez will be involved in the deal, with Liverpool also receiving around £30million.

Sanchez will be allowed to leave Barca this summer, despite impressing for Chile at the World Cup in Brazil.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on the winger but has repeatedly insisted that Suarez will NOT be sold.

[ElNono]

Venti Quattro Relevancy ElNono

Luis Suarez features on the El Mundo Deportivo front page today with the claim that the Liverpool striker’s move to Barcelona is at an “advanced stage”. [...]
El Mundo suggest that Suarez’s contract renewal last December comes with a release clause of 85 million euros, but is significantly lower for foreign clubs, to the tune of around 65 million euros.

not a fan of his, tbh...

[lefty]

not a fan of his, tbh...
You will change your tune when he will take pressure off Messi's shoulders by scoring tons of goals

[ElNono]

You will change your tune when he will take pressure off Messi's shoulders by scoring tons of goals

no

[lefty]

:lol Nono afraid that Luis might become more popular inBarcelone than his fellow Argiebe@ner

[Franklin]

Would rather sell him for 60m straight if I were liverpool, Sanchez ain't worth even 20 these days imho dude's already marginalized in Barcelona.

[ElNono]

:lol Nono afraid that Luis might become more popular inBarcelone than his fellow Argiebe@ner

:lol it's not that at all... Suarez is extremely talented, it's his constant shenanigans that make him annoying...