Sunderland don't stand a chance anyway, even if they bid more money.
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Sunderland don't stand a chance anyway, even if they bid more money.
The_Hitcher89
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He scored what, 12 goals between the start of the season and January? 15million sounds about right
whatsinaname
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A very good finisher and plays well on the wing. Great return of 13 goals in 30 or so matches (a few in the CL as well), most of them as a substitute. Only reason Madrid were able to buy him for 6 million is because he was a RM Castilla palyer and they had inserted a low buy-back clause when he was first sold.
Just to be clear, I'm not talking about his ability to score goals, just that most countries don't produce that kind of centre forward.
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Duncan Castles ‏@DuncanCastles
Understand that Tottenham have completed the transfer of Ajax central defender Jan Vertonghen. #thfc #ajax
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Paulo Freitas ‏@Cynegeticus
Both Oscar and L.Damião told Brazilian press that they are focusing only on #Internacional but Oscar admitted #THFC contacted his agent.
Understand that Tottenham have completed the transfer of Ajax central defender Jan Vertonghen. #thfc #ajax
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Paulo Freitas ‏@Cynegeticus
Both Oscar and L.Damião told Brazilian press that they are focusing only on #Internacional but Oscar admitted #THFC contacted his agent.
Man, what a great signing.
More good news for youse.
The_Hitcher89
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If he was Spanish, they'd have honed him into a Llorente-type. If he was Italian, a Vieri. He has enough ability to get by as a footballer, just a case of trying to make him something more than a battering ram. Just to clarify, I'm not saying he's as good as either of those players
We don't stand a chance either though, tbf. :lol
Why's that?
Half the Eurozone want his signature. We'd be a viable option for him if he wants to play in the Premier League but I wouldn't be surprised if he opts to stay in the mainland. If so, there are a shit load of teams who would get ahead of us. He should probably stay at Feyenoord but then players aren't very smart so a 20 year old such as himself will think he's ready for the Prem.
Either way, I think he will be harder to get than De Jong, though that was just because FC Twente are morons.
Impossible to ever know how accurate the valuations the media throws around but as recently as 3 days ago, this article suggested his asking price is £15m. He's got 5 years remaining on his deal.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896...hnson-set-for-manchester-city-showdown-talks?
Here's one of the articles from about a month ago that did suggest Liverpool would be offering £16m fwiw: http://www.examiner.com/article/liv...hester-city-and-england-attacker-adam-johnson
Only teams I've seen that are interested are clubs in similar position as us, except they're not in the Premier League, and that's a big reason to play here.
I mean, if you had to pick Newcastle or Lazio, you'd probably pick us. Especially after the season we had.
But yeah, screw FC Twente. Bunch of greedy jerks.
I'm expecting to get pummelled if we don't sign first team players.
Spurs are looking good this season
Lazio are good dude, finished 4th
Only teams I've seen that are interested are clubs in similar position as us, except they're not in the Premier League, and that's a big reason to play here.
I mean, if you had to pick Newcastle or Lazio, you'd probably pick us. Especially after the season we had.
But yeah, screw FC Twente. Bunch of greedy jerks.
Lazio are good dude, finished 4th
Kompany looks like he gained a pound or two.
Yeah but I think PL would be more attractive than Serie A.
Phhhhhhh I'd rather live in Italy then England
Baconsaurus Rex
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Nah that's just his ego.
Bwahaha
After watching some videos of him I agree. Can't see Real selling him or him wanting to go mind, is Marca a bit of a bullshit paper when it comes to Madrid?
By the way, I urge everyone to watch this video of Suso versus Greece in the U19s European Championships. We need to get this kid on a proper contract and training with the first team, as soon as possible. He's better than Adam now, at 18.
pulga
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It doesn't go off the deep end as many sport rags do, they are pretty much hit and miss. I still can't get over Barcelona's local Mundo Deportivo counting Balotelli as one of 11 youth products in the final. *shakes head*
Haha, that was pretty good Bacon.
I think he must be rififi. Vinnie is 6'4", so he's going to dwarf over just about anyone.I didn't mind this one really.. but the pics involving the away kit are just odd. The backdrop is so disconnected.
Pescara president Sebastiani: "We have a deal in place with PSG for Verratti. It's up to Marco to decide if he wants to go. If he goes to PSG he won't stay here another year, which is why I would've liked if an Italian team bought him."
The ball is in his court. He's either a true black & white or....gr€€n.
The ball is in his court. He's either a true black & white or....gr€€n.
:lol Arsenal won't break their transfer record by 5m to sign a player who may or may not start in the squad when Song is a quality DM.
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:lol Arsenal won't break their transfer record by 5m to sign a player who may or may not start in the squad when Song is a quality DM.
Congrats. Enjoyed the fans a lot yesterday, refreshing to see a bunch of maniacs with fireworks after the euros.
Where's that club world cup played at?
Tokyo.
best gif ever
:lol Arsenal won't break their transfer record by 5m to sign a player who may or may not start in the squad when Song is a quality DM.
EDIT: DAMN YOUR EDIT
Since when?
Edit: FFS Ushojax
Broder Salsa
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QPR should outJT them by having Pete Doherty present the new QPR shirts, maybe even with Barton.
FootballFan
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WELCOME ABOARD SON
Hell yeah!! And nice avatar
Noooooooooo. Just googled, seems he is still injured
Great show and amazing dance :lol.
Aww that is awesome.
Hell yeah! New coach, new player(s?), new youngsters! Wooo
but
we will get exploited at the back if Alba and Alves are playing as wingers. With Puyol most likely being injured, Masch and Pique will have to stop counter attacks alone lol. Oh no!
:lol yes you are.
THE FIRE RISES
He's great on the ball, sure. He has no discipline and as we saw when Arteta was out injured, is utterly useless as a screen for the back 4.
Gareth Bale
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If his position was called lofted-through-baller he'd be quality. But as a defensive midfielder, he hasn't quite mastered the defensive part.
But you guys love Koscielny, my personal worst of the bunch.
The fuck?
Barca don't believe in buying players that did not start their career as a midfielder. It's a philosophy, or something... more than a club, and all that bullshit.
That assist for RVP against Everton was amazing, almost as good as the godly finish. Podolski is going to be a real downgrade in terms of winning a game with a single strike as RVP did multiple times.
That's about my assessment too. His lobbed through balls to Van Persie are world class, the one against Everton, for example. His defensive work isn't great though, and at the end of the day that's his position. If Arsenal grab M'Vila and alleviate Song of the duty then he'll flourish.
It'll be properly hilarious if they don't by the end of the window.
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