The Inevitable January Transfer Market Topic

[ONO]

Jenas for Quaresma?

Weird transfer deadline day. >_>

[Liam]

And amongst this, Fulham have kept Julian Gray on loan till the end of the season.

Why?

[Clawson]

Have I misread something today? I'd been under the impression Blackburn had told City to pay £25m and they could have Santa Cruz, and City had declined.

I've not been paying too much attention today as SSN know how to be repetitive to the point of idioticy so was it just a straight up City offer £25m and Blackburn turn it down bid?

Thats what happened. And frankly I'm glad City said no to such an absurd price.

[alldaws1]

I wouldn't say it was absurd in today's market. If Bellamy is worth £14m then Santa Cruz is worth close to £25m.

[9 to 5]

RSC is only our 3rd choice striker too.

[therockbox]

I wouldn't say it was absurd in today's market. If Bellamy is worth £14m then Santa Cruz is worth close to £25m.

It's frightening to think Man City could have spent £39m on those two, when together they're probably worth half that.

Edited February 2, 2009 by therockbox

[IAceI]

Two years ago or so, Quaresma coming to the Premiership would be massive news. Now if he comes, I think most people know his true ability and no ones really too arsed if he comes or not, he's not nearly as good as he was once made out to be.

I think he's decent, but if anyone thinks that he's going to be a one man team or anything, they're pretty delusional.

[King Ellis]

I like him winning the Golden Bin award.

Also, apparently Pompey have pulled out of signing Dos Santos because he's 'not match fit'. Well duh, he's probably only played twice all year for Spurs. That said, the story earlier said there were 2 clubs interested so something might yet happen.

Edited February 2, 2009 by Rear Admiral Ellis

[alldaws1]

As long as he can play left wing, we'll take him

I see Harry's plan of beefing up the squad with some strength is on target. Defoe, Keane, Chimbonda and maybe Quaresma to be brought in while he ums and ahs over Stephen Appiah.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

...and apparantly Spurs are in the running for Stephen Hunt from Reading. That would add nice depth.

[IAceI]

I remember when we were desperate for him and they were turning down £6m +. Last I heard they were shopping him about for £5m or so, and we've covered that position now for less.

He'd have been a great addition and he wanted to come as well, but Coppell didn't want him to go so he stayed put. Has a good partnership with his brother at Reading though, and I can imagine they'd be coming right back up so I'm surprised he looks to be off again now though. Good player though.

[TMM]

1558: This just in from BBC Radio 5 Live's Mike Sewell: "Arsenal and Zenit have agreed a fee and I understand personal terms have also been agreed and Andrei Arshavin is having a medical this afternoon. But there is a but, as Zenit want half of his signing-on fee for signing for Arsenal. That is now the sticking point." Hmm. They've got (weather permitting) 62 minutes to sort it out.

Snore...snore...I'm bored. Sign or don't sign, I'm fed up with the greedy cunt...until the time he actually signs at which point I will love him.

[Crybaby Bunting]

According to that, surely it's Arshavin's himself who's stalling the bid by not giving Zenit half his money for forcing a transfer.

In other news, the Insomnia, Taylor switch has happened

[IAceI]

Looks like Keane and Arshavin are pretty much done deals.

So.. Keane back to Spurs. Defoe to ______ for first team football then?

And I give Arshavin 2 weeks before he goes the route of Walcott, Rosicky, Eduardo, Van Persie, Diaby, everyone else and gets injured.

EDIT: And the Newcastle deal has my CM3 mentality to it. "He always scores against us... lets sign him!"

Edited February 2, 2009 by IAceI

[alldaws1]

It was the same on-off crap with Arshavin supposedly coming to us last summer. This seems like it might actually get done, though.

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Spurs for Keane, sounds like it's just a matter of time now. And Pompey turn down chance to sign Dos Santos from us because he's not match fit, apparently.

[IAceI]

Where Pompey expecting him to start and solve all their troubles or something like?

Because... he wouldn't. Not even close.

EDIT: Now City are apparently offering the £25m for RSC. ... Hear we go again.

Edited February 2, 2009 by IAceI

[HailtotheYo]

anyone else like Camara to Stoke ? I think that's a great move.

[Liam]

anyone else like Camara to Stoke ? I think that's a great move.

I like Camara. Has a bit of an attitude, but could be good if you get him playing.

[alldaws1]

Nobody cares about Stoke, we want to know how much Blackburn can rinse Man City for on this RSC deal

...and Arshavin has passed his medical at Arsenal.

Edited February 2, 2009 by AD

[TheArsenal]

Arshavin has passed his medical!!! :w00t:

Let's get this flippin' deal put to bed.