mycarforum: Football transfers summer 2016: News, rumours and tip-offs part 7

According to Daily Mirror, Man Utd have upped their offer for Mkhitaryan to �28m after seeing their initial �19m bid rejected.

Its obvious, he wants to play for the best club in the world.

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So far nothing from anfield....haiz

u have a nice museum though... [:p]

YNWA is not just a nice song, it is an iconic song, it is a song that many supporters can identify with, not just in success but in struggles too, sticking together rain or shine. So of course lots of clubs want to copy Liverpool or want to claim credit over the song. Cannot possibly copy "glory glory gay united' right?

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Yup, am sure brenda would always love this song as well.... [laugh]

According to Daily Mirror, Man Utd have upped their offer for Mkhitaryan to �28m after seeing their initial �19m bid rejected.

this club really got a lot of money to throw. one time up straight away 9m increase. very good!

Just for Bro HB.

Something coming out from Anfield.

Joe Allen leaving for Swansea after Euro, according to Telegraph.

Nothing much going into Anfield apparently.

Burnley agreed to switch fixture. Pool having 3 away games at the start of season

aft his good showings towards the end of the season n also in the euros, i might b gd if pool keep him. in this form, i rate him higher than hendo. will b a useful squad player.

this club really got a lot of money to throw. one time up straight away 9m increase. very good!

aft his good showings towards the end of the season n also in the euros, i might b gd if pool keep him. in this form, i rate him higher than hendo. will b a useful squad player.

I agree, but that again Hendo was injured for quite a while

aft his good showings towards the end of the season n also in the euros, i might b gd if pool keep him. in this form, i rate him higher than hendo. will b a useful squad player.

I believe all Pool fans feel the same but Allen doesn't want to be a squad player. At Swansea, he probably will be a regular starter. Also hearing his missus wants to return to be closer to her family as well.

Too bad then. He is turning out to b a much better player under klopp.

I believe all Pool fans feel the same but Allen doesn't want to be a squad player. At Swansea, he probably will be a regular starter. Also hearing his missus wants to return to be closer to her family as well.

I like Joe Allen. Cool character who works hard.

Hope the rumours are fake and he stays in Liverpool.

Which club wants to buy him, bro?

Don't really like Henderson. Not a great leader and not inspirational.

Milner/Emre Can/Joe Allen...much better...

wow, very good deal if true

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Ah Seng will surely sell

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Jose Mourinho has targeted Aaron Ramsey as a contingency plan should Manchester United not be able to persuade Borussia Dortmund to part with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

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The Sun reports that the former Chelsea boss is interested in the Wales international and would need to pay �50 million to persuade the Gunners to sell.

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Ramsey, 25, almost joined the Red Devils after leaving Cardiff, but he opted to join the Londoners instead. Now Mourinho has earmarked the Welshman as his new Frank Lampard as he begins life at Old Trafford.

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aft his good showings towards the end of the season n also in the euros, i might b gd if pool keep him. in this form, i rate him higher than hendo. will b a useful squad player.

Some players need a run of games to show their worth. Starting n stopping upsets rhythm n sometimes confidence as well. Joe Allen is one of these kind of players n that's why some of them prefer to leave even for a lower placed team so as to play more regularly n prove themselves. Think Benteke is another one but the stakes are high in EPL so can't afford this kind of luxury I'm afraid.

Reports from Italy claim Piotr Zielinski will have a medical with Liverpool after Euro2016� is over.

Liverpool reportedly closing in on a �25m deal for Southampton winger, Sadio Mane

Sotong again....how exciting :that-dood-is-up-to-something:

Reports from Italy claim Piotr Zielinski will have a medical with Liverpool after Euro2016� is over.

Liverpool reportedly closing in on a �25m deal for Southampton winger, Sadio Mane

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vardy rejected arsenal n staying at leicester.

Duplicated. Bro Shorty faster :)

Edited by Osprey23, 23 June 2016 - 06:25 PM.

vardy rejected arsenal n staying at leicester.

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happy we are not paying 20m pound for a 29yr old, sad that we cannot even attract someone like vardy

happy we are not paying 20m pound for a 29yr old, sad that we cannot even attract someone like vardy

Hehe. True. Happy n sad at the same time.

vardy rejected arsenal n staying at leicester.

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Also good... else Leicester will chui next season ...

Croutones president Raffaele Vienna on Balotelli: "How did it come about? We have revived many players who went back to the highest levels. Just look at the the Euros where there are six players who use to play for Crotone. We could be a sort of clinic for help."

Yes please. Help Balo

happy we are not paying 20m pound for a 29yr old, sad that we cannot even attract someone like vardy

I think we can all be happy to see loyalty in football. Don't think is Arsenal not attractive enough but rather, he prefers to stay loyal.

Pool failed in their bid for Dahoud. MG determined not to sell at any price after losing Xakha and Notdtveit.

Told to come back again next summer.

I think we can all be happy to see loyalty in football. Don't think is Arsenal not attractive enough but rather, he prefers to stay loyal.

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Better chance of winning the league

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with Leicester than Arsenal

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so why leave? It will just be a step down.

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vardy rejected arsenal n staying at leicester.

Respect for Vardy just went up a notch [thumbsup]

Laurent Blanc has been sacked as PSG manager and will receive a �22 million in severance according to L'Equipe

Wow. Super big golden handshake.

Emery to take over apparently

No loss for blanc. I will b glad to b sacked if my severance package is that big.

Respect for Vardy just went up a notch

I don see it as much of a loyalty. More likely cos leicester upped his salary to match ars offer. If lei hadnt done that, i tink he would hv gone. Its like, my company offering me a big salary, n im already comfortable in the current plc, y move?

No loss for blanc. I will b glad to b sacked if my severance package is that big.

For these guys, it's not a matter of pay but more of professional pride cos being sacked is a black mark in your resume but admittedly almost all football managers have been sacked at least once even JM n of course the big severance pay helps to cushion this blow.

I don see it as much of a loyalty. More likely cos leicester upped his salary to match ars offer. If lei hadnt done that, i tink he would hv gone. Its like, my company offering me a big salary, n im already comfortable in the current plc, y move?

This is the main point here, not loyalty, not stepdown, not whateva, it all boils down to money. there will be no smoke without fire.

I don see it as much of a loyalty. More likely cos leicester upped his salary to match ars offer. If lei hadnt done that, i tink he would hv gone. Its like, my company offering me a big salary, n im already comfortable in the current plc, y move?

To a certain extent I do agree with u that the upping of pay has more say than his loyalty but then again not really wrong to say he has stayed loyal to Leicester.

Besides loyalty n money, other factors which helped Vardy decide on staying could be more playing time, team style suited to his strengths, familiarity, being a big fish at Leicester compared to being amongst similar or bigger fishes at Arsenal etc. Like anyone deciding on a new job, I'm sure he weighed the pros n cons before deciding n I won't fault him either way he chooses.

Should he continue to prosper at Leicester, he would look back later to say he made the right choice but on the flip side, if Arsenal go on to bigger things as expected next season, he could rue not being part of the Gunners set up but aren't we all wiser on hindsight?

This is the main point here, not loyalty, not stepdown, not whateva, it all boils down to money. there will be no smoke without fire.

Nothing wrong to move for money as afterall he is a professional n more so for Vardy who has only reap his rewards at such a late stage of his career. What pisses off most fans is the way some players go about it like forcing a move, publicly denouncing his club etc. Vardy has done none of this so hypothetically, I'm sure if he had chosen to move to Arsenal, the Leicester fans whilst admittedly disappointed, would not have begrudge him his move to a bigger club after all.

I don see it as much of a loyalty. More likely cos leicester upped his salary to match ars offer. If lei hadnt done that, i tink he would hv gone. Its like, my company offering me a big salary, n im already comfortable in the current plc, y move?

For sure, Leicester upped his salary. But he would gotten a similar wage increase anyway, if not more, if he goes to another club.

For these guys, it's not a matter of pay but more of professional pride cos being sacked is a black mark in your resume but admittedly almost all football managers have been sacked at least once even JM n of course the big severance pay helps to cushion this blow.

i dont tink it affects much for their reputation if they get fired. so many good managers hv gotten the sack, n yet they still received offers fm big clubs. cos for managers, being sacked has many reasons, not only bcos they r not good. so while not affecting his reputation n at the same time getting the huge payout, its really no big loss for blanc.

For sure, Leicester upped his salary. But he would gotten a similar wage increase anyway, if not more, if he goes to another club.

thats y i say...due to leicester increasing his salary that he decided to stay. sure he will get more or less the same at arsenal. but y move to uncertainty when he is secured at current place.�

thats y i say...due to leicester increasing his salary that he decided to stay. sure he will get more or less the same at arsenal. but y move to uncertainty when he is secured at current place.�

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of course, certainty and stability are compelling factors and that is on the assumption Vardy is not a risk-taker and rather be assured of a place in the starting line-up.

The Brits had voted to leave the EU, so what will happen to those players from the EU in EPL? They will need work permit to play in Uk?

Will English clubs suffers if Britain put out of Euro ?

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If they pull out, no more European countries and thereby, UCL & UEL affected.... :scared: �

I think we can all be happy to see loyalty in football. Don't think is Arsenal not attractive enough but rather, he prefers to stay loyal.

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not sure about loyalty if leicester did not match the pay arsenal is offering

Will English clubs suffers if Britain put out of Euro ?

If they pull out, no more European countries and thereby, UCL & UEL affected....

I think it is not an issue for EPL teams to participate in UCL& UEL, as teams from Russia and those non EU country had been competing in UCL & UEL. These 2 tournaments are for all European countries and not just countries from EUROPEAN UNION.

Will English clubs suffers if Britain put out of Euro ?

If they pull out, no more European countries and thereby, UCL & UEL affected....

There will be no effect to EPL clubs as far as UCL n UEL is concerned. Some European countries who are not in EU also take part so status quo.

As far as players r concerned, no more free pass for players from EU countries to ply their trade in EPL. Instead they will follow players coming from rest of the world like South America where they have a criteria to assess whether work permit will be granted.

Eg Kante n Payet will need a work permit this summer unlike last and they might not even get it based on their lack of International caps last Year. But of course those already plying their trade here with contracts will not be told to leave but they may need to get a work permit when their contract expires.

The Brits had voted to leave the EU, so what will happen to those players from the EU in EPL? They will need work permit to play in Uk?

possible transfers may have to be put on hold

applications for work permits and appeals will cost clubs more money.

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british players in other EU countries, like gareth bale, will require work permits.

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applications for work permits and appeals will cost clubs more money.

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british players in other EU countries, like gareth bale, will require work permits.

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In that sense, maybe can promote the English clubs to promote more of their youths ...

So, in the long run, may bode well for 3Lions ..

In that sense, maybe can promote the English clubs to promote more of their youths ...
So, in the long run, may bode well for 3Lions ..

Well said bro, agreed! The positive out of this Brexit is that likely English youths will get more chances n this def bodes well for the England National Team but less EU players will get a chance to ply their trade in EPL n we will unlikely see unknowns like Payet n Kante being unearthed.

Well said bro, agreed! The positive out of this Brexit is that likely English youths will get more chances n this def bodes well for the England National Team but less EU players will get a chance to ply their trade in EPL n we will unlikely see unknowns like Payet n Kante being unearthed.

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it may promote more youths but not necessarily improve the 3 lions... the reason of having foreign players was actually so they could pass some skills to the players thus improving them

it may promote more youths but not necessarily improve the 3 lions... the reason of having foreign players was actually so they could pass some skills to the players thus improving them

Like how having more foreigners in SG is good the SG PMET?

one immediate impact of Brexit is the devaluation of the pound - this is will affect EPL's club's spending power. �

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Each player that a EPL club wants to buy from an EU club just got more expensive by around 7% �this morning alone.�

one immediate impact of Brexit is the devaluation of the pound - this is will affect EPL's club's spending power. �

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Each player that a EPL club wants to buy from an EU club just got more expensive by around 7% �this morning alone.�

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It also means EPL player are now cheaper and more affordable to the vultures in La Liga, Ligue, etc.

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Plus clubs will be cheaper to buy... Quick, where's the next sugar daddy??

it may promote more youths but not necessarily improve the 3 lions... the reason of having foreign players was actually so they could pass some skills to the players thus improving them

More English youths given a chance would likely mean some gems being uncovered as they will have more playing time unlike the present situation. The foreign players improving the English I don't quite agree cos the foreign players are blocking the English players route so how to improve them? Abit like how the China players blocking our locals in TT!

not sure about loyalty if leicester did not match the pay arsenal is offering

Leicester rewarding him for what he is worth and deserved and he repaid the club with his loyalty by staying.

Of course, if Leicester refused to match, there might not even be a question of him not being loyal. Many agreed here that he should move as it is his last chance to join a big club.

Nathan Redmond will have a medical at Southampton tomorrow. Fee of around �10m agreed with Norwich. [John Percy, Telegraph]

Next week expecting news on Mane to Liverpool then

Edited by Osprey23, 25 June 2016 - 08:47 AM.

Nathan Redmond will have a medical at Southampton tomorrow. Fee of around �10m agreed with Norwich. [John Percy, Telegraph]

Next week expecting news on Mane to Liverpool then

Finally Bro Osprey :))

Finally Bro Osprey :))

Rumoured �25m plus �5m add on.

Overpaying for sure but if he is the best alternative to Dembele that Klopp has decided on, I am glad that FSG has backed him.

Once Balo and Benteke shipped, expect us to move for a striker as well. Klopp wants an established one

Rumoured �25m plus �5m add on.

Overpaying for sure but if he is the best alternative to Dembele that Klopp has decided on, I am glad that FSG has backed him.

Once Balo and Benteke shipped, expect us to move for a striker as well. Klopp wants an established one

I had posted earlier that i thought �25mil would be the top end to pay for Mane so I'm surprised Pool willing to add on �5mil more but u r right that FSG should back Klopp up n I suppose disproves this article in the Mirror:

http://www.mirror.co...ruggles-8259069

I had posted earlier that i thought �25mil would be the top end to pay for Mane so I'm surprised Pool willing to add on �5mil more but u r right that FSG should back Klopp up n I suppose disproves this article in the Mirror:

http://www.mirror.co...ruggles-8259069

Many didn't realise that even though the personnel within the transfer committee are around, the way they operate is different now. BR was part of the committee with veto rights but Klopp has the transfer committee working for him.

Frankly, the only one whom the TC has strong recommendation in is Karius. Hunter and Fallows know Karius since Man City days. Other than that, Buvac recommended Grujic, Klopp personally wanted Matip and Zielinski, Wagner recommended Chilwell.

Mane when he was in RB Salzburg was already wanted by Klopp when he was BVB. Though not first choice, it is no surprise that Klopp targeting him after losing Dembele.

Thus, no idea why some sections of Pool fans are abusing the TC over the targets. If they are unhappy, why not just call for Klopp to be sacked then.

Personally, I do not believe in condemning a player before he even started kicking the ball for his new club.

Many didn't realise that even though the personnel within the transfer committee are around, the way they operate is different now. BR was part of the committee with veto rights but Klopp has the transfer committee working for him.

Frankly, the only one whom the TC has strong recommendation in is Karius. Hunter and Fallows know Karius since Man City days. Other than that, Buvac recommended Grujic, Klopp personally wanted Matip and Zielinski, Wagner recommended Chilwell.

Mane when he was in RB Salzburg was already wanted by Klopp when he was BVB. Though not first choice, it is no surprise that Klopp targeting him after losing Dembele.

Thus, no idea why some sections of Pool fans are abusing the TC over the targets. If they are unhappy, why not just call for Klopp to be sacked then.

Personally, I do not believe in condemning a player before he even started kicking the ball for his new club.

I like Mane. Skilful, quick n dares to take on defenders. Last year Man U were rumoured to want him n the United fans were up in arms cos they had bigger targets lined up, they were also questioning Martial when he joined. Must admit I also scratching my head on Martial but I always believe to give players a chance esp since the Mgr wants him so totally agree with u.

As i always say, back the Mgr up but it's also a fact of buying players that some won't turn out right for various reasons but that should not deter a club as even the best Mgrs get it wrong sometimes. Fergie with Bebe, JM selling de Bruyne n Lukaku n many more.

The Polish Zielinski doesn't seem impressive so far at Euros but will Hv to trust Klopp on this. One more chance to see him Tonite!

Real Madrid C.F. give Manchester United green light to sign �50m -rated James Rodriguez.

Like how having more foreigners in SG is good the SG PMET?

Yes absolutely...lol

Yes absolutely...lol

I do subscribe to having talented foreigners but not unfettered access though.

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Sometimes watching EPL match but the entire team only 1 English player.� [dead]

Southampton have signed Nathan Redmond on a five year deal.

I do subscribe to having talented foreigners but not unfettered access though.

Sometimes watching EPL match but the entire team only 1 English player.

Then it depends what you want, quality or quantity.... except for English clubs, you don't see other euro clubs having the same issue... there must be a reason why... and it seems to correlate to tv rights too lol

DONE DEAL: Breel Embolo is a Schalke player!

Watched him briefly last night. Still quite raw. Bundesliga for now will be better for his development.

With his joining, likely we will see San� coming to BPL then

Sadio Mane to have medical at Liverpool on Monday. �30m deal. [Paul Joyce]

As promised.

Sadio Mane to have medical at Liverpool on Monday. �30m deal. [Paul Joyce]

As promised.

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Think the pound just got a lot cheaper versus the USD. �Better buy the player now to realise the potential savings :)�

J�rgen Klopp has called wonderkid Ante Coric to try and convince him to move to Liverpool. (Daily Mail)

Man City and some other big clubs are after him too. Will be tough.

West Ham closing in on the transfer of Gokhan Tore from Besiktas

Must say hammers are very active this window as well. Pushing on to better last season I believe

Man u on the move already ,

Mkhitaryan and Ibra should be signing soon .

Messi retiring from international football ... at such a young age of 29 ...

Man u on the move already ,
Mkhitaryan and Ibra should be signing soon .

Yup. Should have more to follow.

Jose want to return with a bang.

Messi retiring from international football ... at such a young age of 29 ...

Javier Masherano (age 32) �also retiring together with Messi.

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Pool should re-sign Macherano back on free transfer, should Barca release him.

Javier Masherano (age 32) also retiring together with Messi.

Pool should re-sign Macherano back on free transfer, should Barca release him.

Aguero also right?

Messi retiring from international football ... at such a young age of 29 ...

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Serious? He still has it leh. Should give it another shot in world cup 2018 at least.

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Or is it the criticism? Maradona said don't go home unless they win copa...

Javier Masherano (age 32) �also retiring together with Messi.

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Pool should re-sign Macherano back on free transfer, should Barca release him.

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Many teams will want him if Barca doesn't. If Barca didn't play him as a CD, he should be the best DM around, or at least one of the top few.

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But think Barca will keep him...

Messi retiring from international football ... at such a young age of 29 ...

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while he is no doubt the best (or perhaps 2nd best) player of his generation, his international career will forever cast a shadow on his achievements. It is a shame he couldn't lead argentina to at least one world cup. Same goes for C. Ronaldo

while he is no doubt the best (or perhaps 2nd best) player of his generation, his international career will forever cast a shadow on his achievements. It is a shame he couldn't lead argentina to at least one world cup. Same goes for C. Ronaldo

Can't even win Copa, dun talk about WC where its considerably tougher

while he is no doubt the best (or perhaps 2nd best) player of his generation, his international career will forever cast a shadow on his achievements. It is a shame he couldn't lead argentina to at least one world cup. Same goes for C. Ronaldo

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CR7 still have able to explain why the country didn't win the WC.

The whole team basically is relying on him..

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For Messi, it is totally a different story...

Argentina is full of world class stars yet their result is lousy.

Can't even win a copa with all its stars at the peak! :a-bang:

Man u on the move already ,
Mkhitaryan and Ibra should be signing soon .

I do hope that mikhitaryan.. wow. Hard to spell his name. I shall call him mik hat trick.

I hope he join spurs leh. Haha. Hope spurs put a serious bid.

Last season dortmund went to play spurs at whl abeit against spurs 2nd team thus not seen the best of his potential new team mates mah. Haha

CR7 still have able to explain why the country didn't win the WC.

The whole team basically is relying on him..

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For Messi, it is totally a different story...

Argentina is full of world class stars yet their result is lousy.

Can't even win a copa with all its stars at the peak!

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true, i can also think of a few legends like zidane and maradona who led their teams that were average or relatively average to the world cup. Such moments are those that will stick with the player forever.

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scoring 40-50 goals per season (and every season) for barca or RM is very impressive, but after a while, it loses some shine

Aguero also right?

Yeah. Messi, Mascherano and Aguero.

Edited by cashcow, 27 June 2016 - 03:23 PM.

Yup. Should have more to follow.

Jose want to return with a bang.

man u� midfielder very congested liao,

suspect will have some clear out

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def is the area they need to shore up.

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( not a man u fan, but J.M fan)

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hope he prove all his critcis wrong [laugh]

true, i can also think of a few legends like zidane and maradona who led their teams that were average or relatively average to the world cup. Such moments are those that will stick with the player forever.

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scoring 40-50 goals per season (and every season) for barca or RM is very impressive, but after a while, it loses some shine

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scoring very regularly in the la liga is quite common. I doubt they can do likewise in the EPL where even the smaller clubs are pretty competitive and can cause an upset any day with a bigger club. �

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hard to see clubs like Utd, Chelsea. City, Arsenal put away 4-5 goals week in week out in the EPL.�

I just hope to see fighting and confrontation on and off the pitch this season. If Ibra joins scum I hope he tries to punch Pep during the Manchester derby and hit si gin na instead� [laugh]

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I dont think the special one dares to touch merseyside's double K coz they are of bigger size, more likely he will bully the tinkerman, his voyeur and pep� :XD:

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I just hope to see fighting and confrontation on and off the pitch this season. If Ibra joins scum I hope he tries to punch Pep during the Manchester derby and hit si gin na instead�

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I dont think the special one dares to touch merseyside's double K coz they are of bigger size, more likely he will bully the tinkerman, his voyeur and pep�

I love to see him score at least 1 or 2 taekwondo goals in EPL.

CR7 still have able to explain why the country didn't win the WC.

The whole team basically is relying on him..

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For Messi, it is totally a different story...

Argentina is full of world class stars yet their result is lousy.

Can't even win a copa with all its stars at the peak!

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South American team to win WC is not so easy, basically their defense is not that good. When Brazil last won, in fact whenever they won, it was the attack/midfield that stood out. Same with Argentina too.

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With a good attack, they could hope to beat/outscore opponents, especially European ones.

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Now that some European countries are quite good at attack, it is easier for the South American defense to be breached. With a goalie that is a reserve at Man U plus defenders like Rojo, Funes Mori, Otemendi (all of whom did not look top tier in EPL), it will not be easy for Argentina to win WC.

I do hope that mikhitaryan.. wow. Hard to spell his name. I shall call him mik hat trick.

I hope he join spurs leh. Haha. Hope spurs put a serious bid.

Last season dortmund went to play spurs at whl abeit against spurs 2nd team thus not seen the best of his potential new team mates mah. Haha

No chance bro. Mkhitaryan confirmed Man Utd. His agent made it very clear.

No chance bro. Mkhitaryan confirmed Man Utd. His agent made it very clear.

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Quite sad with the numbers being talked about to sign someone in the last year of contract :/

EPL next season will be the most exciting to watch ever

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EPL next season will be the most exciting to watch ever

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Leicester may be relegated. I will consider loading up the bets if the odds is 5000:1. hahaha �

Leicester may be relegated. I will consider loading up the bets if the odds is 5000:1. hahaha �

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They are going to win the European Cup. Thats why Vardy stays rather than just want to qualify for Champions League year in year out �Dont know if you saw my post on their cup final against Barcelona or not?� :XD:

They are going to win the European Cup. Thats why Vardy stays rather than just want to qualify for Champions League year in year out �Dont know if you saw my post on their cup final against Barcelona or not?�

with the odds, really can buy abit lol,

their type of soccer is very suitable to play barc , ( u want procession, give u all the procession loh)

and if they can keep their player , like kante [;)]

with the odds, really can buy abit lol,
their type of soccer is very suitable to play barc , ( u want procession, give u all the procession loh)
and if they can keep their player , like kante

Yah. I want to see how good Barcelona is when they face a team like Leicester in a real competitive match.

They are going to win the European Cup. Thats why Vardy stays rather than just want to qualify for Champions League year in year out �Dont know if you saw my post on their cup final against Barcelona or not?�

No conflict at all.

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Leicester can win the European championship and yet be relegated domestically to play championship the following season woh. ��

No conflict at all.

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Leicester can win the European championship and yet be relegated domestically to play championship the following season woh. ��

:XD: �buy 100 buks, and keep the ticket.

who know u might just won a car coe , end of season :secret-laugh:

Since I posted Pool fans questioning their transfer committee, only fair I post the other side of the story and highlight some of the good work done by this committee:

http://www.mirror.co...io-mane-8292261

Looks like it is �30m rising to �34.5m for Mane.

Hmm....good $$$ paid and hopefully good. Recent pool high price transfer all ended no where.

man u� midfielder very congested liao,

suspect will have some clear out

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def is the area they need to shore up.

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( not a man u fan, but J.M fan)

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hope he prove all his critcis wrong

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Speaking of MFs... this Arsene still obsessed with buying more

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Now chasing Kante... sure he can run all day... but just how many MFs are needed in this team?

Looks like it is �30m rising to �34.5m for Mane.

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actually if we pay 34.5, means he's doing good !!!�

actually if we pay 34.5, means he's doing good !!!

Wah piangz!! Figure getting higher and higher

Liverpool could end up paying �38.5m for Sadio Man� depending on appearances & success. (Sam Wallace Telegraph)

Wah piangz!! Figure getting higher and higher

Liverpool could end up paying �38.5m for Sadio Man� depending on appearances & success. (Sam Wallace Telegraph)

It would be justified if Pool finish at least top 4.

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If he scores 20 goal or more per season why not.

Gunner gunning for FM wonder kid Barbosa

Wah piangz!! Figure getting higher and higher

Liverpool could end up paying �38.5m for Sadio Man� depending on appearances & success. (Sam Wallace Telegraph)

I had encouraged FSG to pay the going rate n even abit more to buy the players the Mgr wants but this one sounds over the top n I'm surprised at their stance which has proved me wrong. Added to Wenger's purchase of Xhaka for �32m n looks like this window, I have to eat my words!

Who should be the New England manager? [idea]

Must be English coz if it is not their work permit might be rejected [laugh]

What a list of joke :a-fun:

Mane shd cost more than 38M imho...� [:p] �... if couthinio score lesser than mane and pools asking for more than 50M, i dun see why not ya...� :yeah-im-not-drunk:

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I remembered Stuart pearce was coach for u21 for so long, why he not in list?

I remembered Stuart pearce was coach for u21 for so long, why he not in list?

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U21 never won anything yet�and he reports�to Roy ... :a-m1524:

Edited by Picnic06-Biante15, 28 June 2016 - 10:11 AM.

I remembered Stuart pearce was coach for u21 for so long, why he not in list?

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He wouldn't there be long if he is the senior team coach.

And i doubt he will wanna end his coaching time with England by moving upward(senior team) now.. :grin: � :grin:

is any club after G.pelle??

I remembered Stuart pearce was coach for u21 for so long, why he not in list?

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I think he is no longer in the England set up already, so not consider by the press and bookies�

is any club after G.pelle??

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Yes. Liverpool� [laugh]

is any club after G.pelle??

he plays for southampton, right? so bismarck is correct...must b pool after him.

Gunner gunning for FM wonder kid Barbosa

This one seems to have leg

Mane shd cost more than 38M imho... ... if couthinio score lesser than mane and pools asking for more than 50M, i dun see why not ya...

You got a point put apparently that little chip against DDG is worth �20m alone. Mane I don't think is capable of that.

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BR is a good bet at 16/1

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He has managed the biggest club

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in the world just like Woy.

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He also have a 500 page document

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on tactics.

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Pool have until July 1 to trump Man Utd and Everton to Euro 2016 star LIVERPOOL have until July 1 to activate Nani�s �8.5million (�7.05m) release clause, according to reports

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is any club after G.pelle??

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Which club is he from?

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Soton?

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Then its Pool.

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I remembered Stuart pearce was coach for u21 for so long, why he not in list?

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He is a psycho.

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Wah piangz!! Figure getting higher and higher

Liverpool could end up paying �38.5m for Sadio Man� depending on appearances & success. (Sam Wallace Telegraph)

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We should have done that deal for Benteke

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5m for signing

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1 million for every goal.

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BR is a good bet at 16/1

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He has managed the biggest club

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in the world just like Woy.

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He also have a 500 page document

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on tactics.

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Then he can take over Woy as the best england manager ever have, and lead England losing to Singapore 1-0� :XD:

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Put Si Gin Na and Lallana as wingback, Put Smalling as defensive midfield, get allen to change nationality and play for England� :XD:

Respected�Echo�journalist Ian Doyle has revealed that Brendan Rodgers rejected the chance to bring Sadio Mane to the club two years ago.

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Doyle writes that Mane was heavily scouted by the club, but Rodgers choose to ignore the staffs� advice and was thus left with little wriggle room when the transfer committee decided to take a �16 million gamble on Italian misfit Mario Balotelli.

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Doyle also reports that Mane is a player whom Klopp was extremely interested in during his time at Dortmund.

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Klopp watched the player developed at Red Bull�Salzburg and wanted to bring him to Germany, but the deal never materialised.

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We could have had Mane for 12m but got Bolotelli for 16 instead.

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Him again.

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This one seems to have leg
You got a point put apparently that little chip against DDG is worth £20m alone. Mane I don't think is capable of that.

And what a chip that was!

We could have had Mane for 12m but got Bolotelli for 16 instead.

Him again.

Balotelli was bought to showcase best man's coaching ability
And to confirm his status as the best man-manager in world football

We could have had Mane for 12m but got Bolotelli for 16 instead.

Him again.

Do you know who did BR go for in favour of Mane who was recommended by the committee?

Lallana.

Ended up, Southampton signed Mane as the replacement and now we sign the replacement as well.

Do you know who did BR go for in favour of Mane who was recommended by the committee?

Lallana.

Ended up, Southampton signed Mane as the replacement and now we sign the replacement as well.

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So we will be signing Nathan Redmen

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next year then.

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So we will be signing Nathan Redmen

next year then.

Unlikely. I believe right now Klopp and the recruitment team are more or less in sync.

England is the only country to get out of Europe twice in 4 days!!� :a-fun:

Official: Sadio Mane, the new Liverpool No.19

Finally unveiled. The team Batshuayi will be joining is Chelsea. �40 million euros. 5-year contract.

Bad news for Spurs. Good news for Everton

Finally unveiled. The team Batshuayi will be joining is Chelsea. �40 million euros. 5-year contract.

Bad news for Spurs. Good news for Everton

Huh? Out of the blue this one cos I thought Palace had their bid accepted but Spurs set to gate crash?
Chelsea not mentioned at all previously. Thought the Blues were targeting Morata n possibly Lukaku?

Dietmar Hamann posts that EPL is a fraud just cos England fared miserably at the Euros.
Don't think this is a fair comment. He says EPL is a Skoda being packaged as a Lambo

You picked my mind on why the 3 behind, they are offering different attacking dimension that will create more scoring opportunity. More importantly on Mane, he provides the speed on transition that is agonisingly lacking from last season.

Origi and Ings can step in for Sturridge when needed. Firmino and Mane are other options. We might move for another striker if both Benteke and Balotelli are off the books. But I don't think it is a priority.

I know the limitation on Moreno but I have a feeling Klopp likes him. Not as a person of course but what he offers offensively. Coutinho is always cutting in, that's why Klopp want a LB that will push up to provide width. Heard many times, people keep complaining Moreno is out of position when we are defending a counter. But my question is, how are we going to expect him to be supporting the attack and be back to defend? Unless he is Flash or he has a twin. So whoever Klopp sign as LB, if he is to support on the wing, the system must be in place for a DM or the LCB to cover the hole left behind due to tactical requirement of the LB.

As for the partner for Can, as mentioned in my reply to bro Spring, that's the final key position for Klopp to address. He wants Dahoud.

I hair stood on ends when I saw in a game before he got injured where Danny Ings almost scored, and immediately ran almost the whole field to make a beautiful last ditch tackle on an opponent who counterattack very quickly!

He will be a great potential if he stays away from injury.

Coutinho, Firmino, Mane, the hardworking and multi-talented Milner and Lallana can rotate behind any of them. (Not sure if any of these guys have departed).

My choice of the 2 behind is firmly Emre Can and Joe Allen.

no morata please

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I agree it may not be the best league..... but it is confirm the most exciting.........

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almost 40m... and you consider pool as not one of the rich clubs?

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I think he meant world class club for world class players ba..

Right now there is only a few... Baca, RM, BM, Manu....

i agree that 4-2-3-1 suits pool much better too. Pool played their best football last season using this formation. If sturridge is fit, then we are looking at quite a formidable front line that can match almost any other team in the EPL. Coutinho with the technical passes and long shots, Firmino with the guile and goals, Sane with raw pace, dribbles...

The problem is once Sturridge is injured which more likely than not, we are then looking at Origi or moving Firmino into the front striker role. The likes of lallana and milner will then fill the forward position.

Emre Can looks the confirmed central midfielder role. so, Klopp will make a choice between henderson, Gruijic, Zelinski or even Allen to play besides Can. I am not sure whether we need another CM/DM unless we start offloading at least 2 midfielders.. which could well be Klopp's plan.

we still need a LB for sure. Moreno can't defend and always a liability during tight games..

Otherwise, the rest of the squad looks like settled, especially that we wont need a big squad since no euro football... toppings on the cake would be a WC striker, another CB (esp if Sakho's situation remains unclear)...

Fooblack

Agree on your comments.

I like Moreno. DMs should help to cover, like what Joe Allen and Emre Can always does!

Btw, FooBlack and Osprey, your comments would be great if posted in Liverpool with Kopp thread.

FYI, my son supports Liverpool. I'm a Chelsea man.
Doesn't seem to have a Chelsea thread..

If I am to be brutally honest, there is the reason why we are always looking at the same targets as Saints and Spurs. we are targeting at the same tier players that is within reach. World class players will be snapped up by rich clubs. We can only aim for those who are about to break into that world class status. Suarez is the successful example. So, naturally, if the scouts at those clubs are doing their job well and not frauds, the assessments and recommendation will more or less be the same.

As for Mane, I am assuming that Klopp will be going for his pet formation 4-2-3-1. Striker sorted. I will have Coutinho, Firmino and Mane as the 3 behind. That's how I will use him primarily. 2nd better option, is to play him as a 2nd striker in a 4-4-2 (flat or diamond).

Klopp's priority positions are mainly sorted barring one. The midfield controller.

Grujic and Zielinski are both not in that mould. Only Dahoud.

Gone are the days where signings like klinsmann. Zola. Bergkamp liao...

Nowadays true world class stars cost more than many bombs plus with the champions league lure. No more such transfers liao.

Unless that world class star actually openly declares its pool or nothing. I dun play for the money

a Lukaku type will complement Giroud. Sometimes you really need a battering ram�

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Giroud is a battering ram

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http://metro.co.uk/2...aguero-5939167/

i am really wondering if there is really an available striker that is better than giroud

Lukaku? Sturridge?

yah lor, I still dun understand the fuss about him. Good meh ? Giroud offers more movement then him.

Klopp wants him. But can't compete.

Harry Redknapp has put his name forward to be considered as the next England manager.

That's nice. From Dino Woy to Mammoth Arry.

Back to transfer. Nolito is edging close to a move to Man City

Also, Steve Mandanda is attracting interest from BPL clubs. Everton and Palace have both held talks with the player's agent.

Edited by Osprey23, 29 June 2016 - 04:52 PM.

Man Utd got their man.

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**The reports said Dortmund are set to accept the offer -- which would be the biggest transfer fee ever paid for a player entering the final year of his contract in Europe -- and the deal will be completed in the coming days.

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http://www.espnfcasi...itaryan-reports

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Really is jin rich lor ~�

Man Utd got their man.

**The reports said Dortmund are set to accept the offer -- which would be the biggest transfer fee ever paid for a player entering the final year of his contract in Europe -- and the deal will be completed in the coming days.

http://www.espnfcasi...itaryan-reports

Really is jin rich lor ~

Frankly, they will only fail to land their target when the player doesn't want to join. Asking price from selling club is never going to be an issue.

Harry Redknapp has put his name forward to be considered as the next England manager.

That's nice. From Dino Woy to Mammoth Arry.

Back to transfer. Nolito is edging close to a move to Man City

Also, Steve Mandanda is attracting interest from BPL clubs. Everton and Palace have both held talks with the player's agent.

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Wah, England football team might become a rugby team sia.� [laugh] ��

i am really wondering if there is really an available striker that is better than giroud

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IMO it's not about getting a better striker than Giroud but more a complimentary one who gives another option from Giroud. This striker could also replace Giroud when he is out injured, suspended etc. Problem of course is to keep both happy.

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The signing of Xhaka is a good example, is he better than Coquelin? I'm not sure but he gives another option which I've posted many times�previously was required (I suggested Wanyama) but Wenger was adamant that Coq alone suffice but now he has changed stance which will only benefit Arsenal I feel.

Liverpool have an agreement with Fenerbahce for around �5m & it is believed it is just personal terms which remain to be thrashed out. (Echo)

Bye bye Skrtel.

Liverpool have an agreement with Fenerbahce for around �5m & it is believed it is just personal terms which remain to be thrashed out. (Echo)

Bye bye Skrtel.

Was thinking he should get a dignified exit but not too sure now.

Skrtel insulted Klopp on Instagram

Dwight Gayle is undergoing a medical at Newcastle United. (Source: Sky Sports)

Klopp values Moreno's speed, control & continuous attacking width & at 23 sees development potential. [Neil Jones, Echo]

Very coincidental.

Full article: http://www.liverpool...closer-11542709

Edited by Osprey23, 29 June 2016 - 11:22 PM.

Bro GS' concern is heard by the English FA.

http://www.squawka.c...016-exit/711115

Crystal Palace joined race to sign Benteke. West Ham might be switching their attention back to Big Ben as Lacazette is not in favour of the move.

Crystal Palace joined race to sign Benteke. West Ham might be switching their attention back to Big Ben as Lacazette is not in favour of the move.

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wonder if their transfer kitty big enough for pool's indicative valuation.. i think minimum price is 25M and up...�

Chelsea sign batshuayi,

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the position they need reinforcement the most,

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lucky not moreta,

Liverpool have an agreement with Fenerbahce for around �5m & it is believed it is just personal terms which remain to be thrashed out. (Echo)

Bye bye Skrtel.

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with the exit of turtle, our CB list has dwindled to Lovren, Matip, Sakho and potentially Gomez. Sakho still awaiting outcome of his drug jury issue..�

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i think Pool might have to splash the cash for another defender during this summer... �unless they keep lucas as the backup too...�

with the exit of turtle, our CB list has dwindled to Lovren, Matip, Sakho and potentially Gomez. Sakho still awaiting outcome of his drug jury issue..

i think Pool might have to splash the cash for another defender during this summer... unless they keep lucas as the backup too...

Lucas likely next one out of exit door.

For Sakho's case, if they are to ban him once season start, or worse when transfer window closed, my conclusion will be someone in UEFA is trying to do us in.

Lucas likely next one out of exit door.

For Sakho's case, if they are to ban him once season start, or worse when transfer window closed, my conclusion will be someone in UEFA is trying to do us in.

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Its usual the case when UEFA screw up some clubs.

I will prefer to play it safe and buy another defender, also add to the competition�

Frankly, they will only fail to land their target when the player doesn't want to join. Asking price from selling club is never going to be an issue.

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Thats true.

They are consider 1 of the richest club and have a big war chest

wonder if their transfer kitty big enough for pool's indicative valuation.. i think minimum price is 25M and up...�

Benteke may fit into Palace style of play under Alan Pardew.

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Pool is just posturing on price negotiation just to see if CP is just testing water. I also suspect Pool would want to minimise their losses by selling at around 25m pnds.

Chelsea sign batshuayi,

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the position they need reinforcement the most,

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lucky not moreta,

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Why lucky not Morata?

Benteke may fit into Palace style of play under Alan Pardew.

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Pool is just posturing on price negotiation just to see if CP is just testing water. I also suspect Pool would want to minimise their losses by selling at around 25m pnds.

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I also feel 25mil pounds is a fair price for both parties. he is still relatively young and is a current�international�striker�after all.�He is not a bad player, just that his style doesn't suit Pool.�

Why lucky not Morata?

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I also feel 25mil pounds is a fair price for both parties. he is still relatively young and is a current�international�striker�after all.�He is not a bad player, just that his style doesn't suit Pool.�

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Thought Pool asking for 30mil pounds ... still cheap considering how much pound has depreciated ...

Thought Pool asking for 30mil pounds ... still cheap considering how much pound has depreciated ...

Unless Man City or one of the bigger teams want him, I don't see how Pool can get 30mil for him.

Of course can try to hold out for that price and hope an auction happens esp if few clubs go after him.

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Not every club like City willing to pay 49mil for Sterling which is carrot head price haha but who knows? Last season I said sell Sterling for 40mil was a good�price but Pool proved me wrong!!

Man Utd got their man.

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**The reports said Dortmund are set to accept the offer -- which would be the biggest transfer fee ever paid for a player entering the final year of his contract in Europe -- and the deal will be completed in the coming days.

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http://www.espnfcasi...itaryan-reports

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Really is jin rich lor ~�

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Why ManU need to many expensive midfielders ... :slow:

Lucas likely next one out of exit door.

For Sakho's case, if they are to ban him once season start, or worse when transfer window closed, my conclusion will be someone in UEFA is trying to do us in.

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i wouldnt rule that out isn't it... looking at how unfair UEFA has been treating Pool in this year's europa competition.�

i wouldnt rule that out isn't it... looking at how unfair UEFA has been treating Pool in this year's europa competition.�

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UEFA against all English clubs, they only favour Barca, Real and to a lesser extent Bayern.

Always been the case esp when Platini was in charge.

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Luckily got FIFA to hand down the transfer ban to Barca cos if it were to be left to UEFA, Barca would have gotten away with only a slap on the wrist. Not to say�FIFA is good cos they also have their favourites as well which is not European clubs.��

Your son is smarter than you

Joking aside, you must have supported Chelsea during Dixon/Speckman/Speedie/Nevin time or even earlier like Osgood?

Lol

MY son is 10 yo.

I'm not so old...yet.

Zola time.

Don't really like the current batch of players except Oscar, Cahill and a couple of hardworking guys.

Unfortunately, don't like Hazard's attitude.

You can try starting one or you are most welcome to join us in the BPL general thread, usually start with the new season. :)

Conte seems to be doing well juggling with the Italian team and Chelsea signing. Batshuayi apparently is his preferred choice.

Sure. Looking forward to new season.

Yup. To beat Spain is no mean feat! Hope he brings this mentality to Chelsea!

Edited by Fitforfun, 30 June 2016 - 11:51 AM.

Lol

MY son is 10 yo.

I'm not so old...yet.

Zola time.

Don't really like the current batch of players except Oscar, Cahill and a couple of hardworking guys.

Unfortunately, don't like Hazard's attitude.
Sure. Looking forward to new season.

Yup. To beat Spain is no mean feat! Hope he brings this mentality to Chelsea!

Conte will surely bring in a new dimension to the Epl competition.

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More intensity, passion and guile to the way curently Chelski is performing on the pitch. Good for fans and viewers.

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But I still think Klopp is better. �

Conte will surely bring in a new dimension to the Epl competition.

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More intensity, passion and guile to the way curently Chelski is performing on the pitch. Good for fans and viewers.

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But I still think Klopp is better. �

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better in terms of entertainment? haha.. looking at him and reactions during matches can be quite funny :)�

better in terms of entertainment? haha.. looking at him and reactions during matches can be quite funny :)�

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For kicking the ball away before it has gone out of play, I feel that he should have gotten yellow card.

For kicking the ball away before it has gone out of play, I feel that he should have gotten yellow card.

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Think the ball went out of play before he kicked it away but he was verbally warned cos the opponent couldn't take the throw in quickly.�

This YouTube video explains why Klopp wants Dahoud as his midfield controller.

Pogba prefers to join Real Madrid than joining Manchester United despite his agent Raiola advise to join the Red Devils. Pogba has intimated he would rather stay at Juve than joining United if a Real transfer does not materialize. Pogba's agent advised him to work under Mourinho for 3 yrs ahead of possible move to RM but he's eager to move to Bernabeu sooner than 2019.

[Manchester evening news]

Pogba prefers to join Real Madrid than joining Manchester United despite his agent Raiola advise to join the Red Devils. Pogba has intimated he would rather stay at Juve than joining United if a Real transfer does not materialize. Pogba's agent advised him to work under Mourinho for 3 yrs ahead of possible move to RM but he's eager to move to Bernabeu sooner than 2019.

[Manchester evening news]

Joining real, or barc have become the pinnacle of all footballers.

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before the call come, he can be like a saint, swearing all the loyalty to the club� fans,

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but once the calling come, not many can resists to keep their horns inside their head

Pogba prefers to join Real Madrid than joining Manchester United despite his agent Raiola advise to join the Red Devils. Pogba has intimated he would rather stay at Juve than joining United if a Real transfer does not materialize. Pogba's agent advised him to work under Mourinho for 3 yrs ahead of possible move to RM but he's eager to move to Bernabeu sooner than 2019.

[Manchester evening news]

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can certainly understand why.�

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despite utd securing a famous (infamous) manager, there are much uncertainities how the future holds at OT. Furthermore, Utd not in UCL next season and no future guarantees they can achieve top 4 next season too.�

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besides, it seems that is is the ultimate dream of every mother son footballer to play for either RM or barca.. �

OFFICIAL: Watford have signed Jerome Sinclair from Liverpool for �4m.

Save the trouble of going to tribunal. Should have some positive impact on the Zielinski deal

This YouTube video explains why Klopp wants Dahoud as his midfield controller.

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kind of confused....so is this Dahoud still available?

kind of confused....so is this Dahoud still available?

MG issued hands off warning. Many feel money talks. If we throw silly money at them, they might deal.

Player is keen though as far as I know.

Joining real, or barc have become the pinnacle of all footballers.

before the call come, he can be like a saint, swearing all the loyalty to the club fans,

but once the calling come, not many can resists to keep their horns inside their head

Not me. If I am a footballer my pinnacle is playing for Liverpool [laugh]

Barcelona and Real Madrid come for me I pui! [laugh]

I am willing to play for free too [laugh]

Ktglfc is willing to pay Liverpool to play for them [laugh]

Pogba prefers to join Real Madrid than joining Manchester United despite his agent Raiola advise to join the Red Devils. Pogba has intimated he would rather stay at Juve than joining United if a Real transfer does not materialize. Pogba's agent advised him to work under Mourinho for 3 yrs ahead of possible move to RM but he's eager to move to Bernabeu sooner than 2019.

[Manchester evening news]

Silly pogba. Shld return back to Man U
Who doesn't want more money for less work

Not me. If I am a footballer my pinnacle is playing for Liverpool Barcelona and Real Madrid come for me I pui! I am willing to play for free too Ktglfc is willing to pay Liverpool to play for them

I think ktglfc will pay the club money to be the groundskeeper !

Silly pogba. Shld return back to Man U
Who doesn't want more money for less work
I think ktglfc will pay the club money to be the groundskeeper !

Yes yes! He is a sucker for Liverpool! [laugh]

Silly pogba. Shld return back to Man U
Who doesn't want more money for less work
I think ktglfc will pay the club money to be the groundskeeper !

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Once bitten , twice shy...

Silly pogba. Shld return back to Man U
Who doesn't want more money for less work
I think ktglfc will pay the club money to be the groundskeeper !

I hope to have a chance to step into Melwood or go for a stadium tour at Anfield :))

Leverkusen are willing to pay �10m for Dynamo Kiev's Aleksandar Dragovic. Ukrainians want �20m. [Kicker]

Interesting. Hopefully he is a replacement for someone I like

Bro HB,

This latest article from Guardian is the common understanding on Dahoud's situation.

https://www.theguard...monchengladbach

Sevilla�s President all but confirms Krychowiak is leaving. Says it will be for LESS than the �45m clause too. It is reported that PSG are in talks and likely to agree a price of �25m.

Kante not going there then.

BREAKING: Former Nice boss Claude Puel has been appointed as the new manager of Southampton

DEAL DONE: Bournemouth have signed Le Havre striker Lys Mousset on a four-year deal.

Edited by Osprey23, 30 June 2016 - 09:50 PM.

21 Sep 2013 - Lovren scored for Southampton at Anfield.
Summer 2014 - Lovren signed for Liverpool.

17 Aug 2014 - Clyne scored for Southampton at Anfield.
Summer 2015 - Clyne signed for Liverpool

26 Oct 2015 - Mane scored for Southampton at Anfield
Summer 2016 - Mane signed for Liverpool.

Mystery solved. Watch out for Liverpool vs Southampton next season

BREAKING: Former Nice boss Claude Puel has been appointed as the new manager of Southampton

DEAL DONE: Bournemouth have signed Le Havre striker Lys Mousset on a four-year deal.

Another "good" football chef from abroad trying to whip up their special dish in this hotly contested english cookfest.

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Now we add Puel to Soton - you got added fuel.....ie jia you.

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Wondering which of the epl coaches will be left standing after end of season? � [sly]

Zlatan announced he is joining Man Utd.

Zlatan will never let Man Utd announce he is joining.

Manchester City have won the race to sign Colombian forward Marlos Moreno from Atl�tico Nacional. (Source: Manchester Evening News)
Andros Townsend is to have medical at Crystal Palace this afternoon. (Source: Sky Sports)

Newcastle have agreed a �10m deal with Bournemouth for Matt Ritchie. Medical tonight. Could rise to �12m.

[John Percy, Telegraph]

It's now official. Manchester Color will be blue for the next 5 years.. Or maybe shorter when Bus Parker and Swiss kelong giraffe are sacked..

Zlatan announced he is joining Man Utd.

Zlatan will never let Man Utd announce he is joining.

To my non blue Manchester bros.. the appointment of JM,Giggs leaving and now this chap will see the Manchester being true Blue for many years to come.. Not something I want to see of this great club... But then why I care. I belong to the red side of of Mersey..

Edited by BenTong, 01 July 2016 - 07:22 AM.

[sleeping] � � i tot i was in the poo thread with all the the nonsense i'm reading..... let the bitterness stay in the poo thread yah... cheers... muahahahaha

i tot i was in the poo thread with all the the nonsense i'm reading..... let the bitterness stay in the poo thread yah... cheers... muahahahaha

Where got bitterness? Man Utd can afford sky high salary so they get a WC striker. Nothing to be bitter about.

Money talks.

Zlatan announced he is joining Man Utd.

Zlatan will never let Man Utd announce he is joining.

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steady, the ego has really landed in Manchester.�

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this deal makes sense completely... from the commercial perspectives. � Any monies spent on Zlatan will be quite easily recouped thru his shirts' sales.�

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at least, Utd will have a proper striker.. �the only issue is when this old striker's useful life will fall off the cliff due to this grand age..�

steady, the ego has really landed in Manchester.�

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this deal makes sense completely... from the commercial perspectives. � Any monies spent on Zlatan will be quite easily recouped thru his shirts' sales.�

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at least, Utd will have a proper striker.. �the only issue is when this old striker's useful life will fall off the cliff due to this grand age..�

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Just hope that he won't�be another flop in ManU set-up ...... [lipsrsealed]

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What I heard rumours were�that already the strikers bunch already not happy and also the midfielders ... [sweatdrop] ��

Arsenal have rejected an approach from Juventus for Alexis Sanchez. (Source - Daily Mail)

JM will be officially taking office today (01/07/2016) and rumours already flying fast that some players are not happy and future unsure if they are playing or warming the benches... � :wacko: � :wacko:

Arsenal have rejected an approach from Juventus for Alexis Sanchez. (Source - Daily Mail)

Must have put $0.50 above is get out clause.. Shud have $1.10 above..

Its 1 July ... let the new (pre) season begins :))

Its 1 July ... let the new (pre) season begins :))

Can't wait to see Balotelli back. Triple sessions. LOL

Can sense how eager Man Utd are to get fans to buy the new jerseys with Mkhitaryan printed.

http://www.foxsports...ine-shop-063016

Player yet to confirm but shirts can order liao

Can sense how eager Man Utd are to get fans to buy the new jerseys with Mkhitaryan printed.

http://www.foxsports...ine-shop-063016

Player yet to confirm but shirts can order liao

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my colleague bought me arsenal away jersey from bangkok last week

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http://www.footyhead...7-away-kit.html

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only 1 issue....... it is supposed to be launched this month only� [laugh]

my colleague bought me arsenal away jersey from bangkok last week

http://www.footyhead...7-away-kit.html

only 1 issue....... it is supposed to be launched this month only

This is what we call OEM version

This is what we call OEM version

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if wear now... sure picha lobang is oem� [blush]

if wear now... sure picha lobang is oem�

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Later they last min change design how?

Just like that German captain that gone to ManU last season.

After the jersey start to sell with his name and number on, his jersey number changed to another number :omg:

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With Mkhitaryan coming in, Juan Mata will be [sweatdrop]

With Mkhitaryan coming in, Juan Mata will be

Actually, he already started packing his bags together with Ryan Giggs when Jose is confirmed.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Spanish international Nolito from Celta Vigo

Later they last min change design how?

Just like that German captain that gone to ManU last season.

After the jersey start to sell with his name and number on, his jersey number changed to another number

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free gift so never mind... if change design... it becomes limited addition� [laugh]

if wear now... sure picha lobang is oem�

picha lobang oem nvm. last season i saw a guy wearing the "new" man u jersey, based on the rumours that were circulating ard. it was ugly n impossible to b the actual jersey. n he wore it when the actual new jersey was already out. so everyone will know he wear fake jersey� :XD: � [smash]

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Spanish international Nolito from Celta Vigo

14mil pounds I understand which is cheap for a current Spanish International winger.

I'm finding it hard to understand the pricing of the transfer market recently. Some players going for exorbitant amounts whilst others are going for peanuts!

14mil pounds I understand which is cheap for a current Spanish International winger.

I'm finding it hard to understand the pricing of the transfer market recently. Some players going for exorbitant amounts whilst others are going for peanuts!

Baca get themselves a solid defender with only 25m too..�

Edited by L23, 01 July 2016 - 03:50 PM.

Baca get themselves a solid defender with only 25m too..�

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Ya that Umtiti right?

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I accept that EPL clubs have to pay more but don't u think Barca, Real and Bayern should be in the same bracket? Lyon President Aulas is another Daniel Levy, damn difficult to negotiate with so I'm surprised he allows a player who has been capped at all levels though not yet full international but in the French Euro's squad, to go at a pittance. He held Chelsea at ransom previously to sign Essien!!

Edited by Spring, 01 July 2016 - 04:03 PM.

Chelsea have confirmed that they have let Radamel Falcao, Alexandre Pato & Marco Amelia leave the club.

14mil pounds I understand which is cheap for a current Spanish International winger.
I'm finding it hard to understand the pricing of the transfer market recently. Some players going for exorbitant amounts whilst others are going for peanuts!

�13.8m is his release clause apparently.

�13.8m is his release clause apparently.

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Barca president still want to be sarcastic saying�financial prudence meant they couldn't sign Nolito, talk cxxk!! Either they don't want him or he turned them down I guess.

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http://www.express.c...transfer-latest

Barca president still want to be sarcastic saying financial prudence meant they couldn't sign Nolito, talk cxxk!! Either they don't want him or he turned them down I guess.

http://www.express.c...transfer-latest

Neymar extending. So actually might not need to buy another attacker.

Seems like Conte wants Diego Lopez as No.2 keeper. Begovic expected to be shipped

Neymar extending. So actually might not need to buy another attacker.

Confirmed: Neymar signed a 5 year extension to stay at Barcelona till 2021. Release clause at �200m, rising to �250m in the third year.

Crystal Palace have signed Andros Townsend for �13m and Steve Mandanda on a free transfer.

Just need Benteke to complete the window

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Spanish international Nolito from Celta Vigo

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so now they have 2 useless wingers in Nolito & Navas ........... or maybe Pep can do wonders�

Confirmed: Neymar signed a 5 year extension to stay at Barcelona till 2021. Release clause at �200m, rising to �250m in the third year.

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At this kind of release clause, nobody will be able to buy him liao ...

Ok, maybe in championship manager game�

King Eric applying for England job

there is only one king and he is not a hooligan or scum.

Crystal Palace have made a formal offer for Benteke today but have already been told that it is not acceptable. (Echo)

Believed to be �25m. Pool wants �30m.

Good news for Everton - bidding �30m for Axel Witsel.

Bad news for Everton - John Stones wants to leave, holding for �50m from ManCity

Good news for Everton - bidding �30m for Axel Witsel.

Bad news for Everton - John Stones wants to leave, holding for �50m from ManCity

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every off season, this Witsel name sure to come up, but good meh ? saw him during this Euro, nothing special. Don't know what his role was.�

every off season, this Witsel name sure to come up, but good meh ? saw him during this Euro, nothing special. Don't know what his role was.

Eye catching B2B when he was in Benfica partnering Matic. Then took a chance and moved to Zenit. I think this move didn't really work well for him and hence you hear his name mentioned during windows as his agent is working hard :)

Good player but for one entering last year of contract, �30m seems a little high

Eye catching B2B when he was in Benfica partnering Matic. Then took a chance and moved to Zenit. I think this move didn't really work well for him and hence you hear his name mentioned during windows as his agent is working hard :)

Good player but for one entering last year of contract, £30m seems a little high

Well...if a club willing to pay 42m for a player with 1 yr left, y not 30m?

there is only one king and he is not a hooligan or scum.

And he doesn't know karate kick too [laugh]

From mirror online:

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Something in life are certain: Death, Tax and Ah Seng not signing a decent strker.

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Gunner fans agreed and took it to social media:

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Chelsea - Batschuayi
Man Utd - Ibrahimovic
Liverpool - Mane
ManCity - Nolito
Arsenal - Japaneese guy

8:08 PM - 1 Jul 2016

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every off season, this Witsel name sure to come up, but good meh ? saw him during this Euro, nothing special. Don't know what his role was.

I can't comment much on him cos I've not seen enough but from what I read n hear, he is being told to play alongside Naingolaan as the 2 players shielding the back 4 for the National team though he is more comfortable playing further up. An all round midfielder I'm reading so maybe we not seeing his true Colours at the Euros.

Mahmoud Dahoud has rejected Borussia M�nchengladbach's contract extension as Liverpool are willing to pay �30m.

Juan Mata has been spotted on Merseyside ahead of finalising �30M move to Everton from Man Utd

Great signing !!

Juan Mata has been spotted on Merseyside ahead of finalising £30M move to Everton from Man Utd

Great signing !!

A reunion with his old manager about a decade back. Good for him.

Mkhitaryan is almost done....

Just lacking the official news...

Leicester City have signed Nampalys Mendy from Ligue 1 club Nice on a 4 year deal.

Strengthening for UCL. Insisting Mendy is not a replacement for Kante

Juan Mata has been spotted on Merseyside ahead of finalising �30M move to Everton from Man Utd

Great signing !!

Bro, u joking or serious? Didn't see this coming if true.
BTW, what's the latest on Kante? Seems so many teams after him. Reading it's Chelsea but some other sources quoting other clubs?

Leicester City have signed Nampalys Mendy from Ligue 1 club Nice on a 4 year deal.

Strengthening for UCL. Insisting Mendy is not a replacement for Kante

Ahmed Musa is set for a medical at Leicester City next week. Will cost around �16m.

Bro, u joking or serious? Didn't see this coming if true.
BTW, what's the latest on Kante? Seems so many teams after him. Reading it's Chelsea but some other sources quoting other clubs?

Everton really want him. But whether the transfer is really that close, I am not sure.

Kante only heard back then PSG eyeing him but seems no longer the case. Let's see if any of the rumoured interested clubs make any move then.

From mirror online:

Something in life are certain: Death, Tax and Ah Seng not signing a decent strker.

Gunner fans agreed and took it to social media:

Chelsea - Batschuayi
Man Utd - Ibrahimovic
Liverpool - Mane
ManCity - Nolito
Arsenal - Japaneese guy
8:08 PM - 1 Jul 2016

Hehe finally I know who you are referring to

OFFICIAL: Arsenal have agreed a deal with Sanfrecce Hiroshima for the signing of Takuma Asano.

Hehe finally I know who you are referring to

OFFICIAL: Arsenal have agreed a deal with Sanfrecce Hiroshima for the signing of Takuma Asano.

The manager finally realised the league he came from have many gems !! :)

Dahoud is still ON!!

Apparently Klopp has not given up and his rejection of contract extension might have soften BMG's stance

Dahoud is still ON!!

Apparently Klopp has not given up and his rejection of contract extension might have soften BMG's stance

Hope Mahmoud Dahoud signs for Pool. Really good catch if he agree to join.

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Liverpool please do so, chop chop.

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http://www.90min.com...dbach-extension

how come no teams looking at�Wales striker�Robson-Kanu?

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he's not bad, and definitely afforable�considering he's a free agent

there is only one king and he is not a hooligan or scum.

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Can be a racist dumb scum then... lol

So EPL awaits the arrival of Antonio Conte whose reputation has been enhanced at the Euros.

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His preferred 3-5-2 formation is interesting. Years back Glenn Hoddle introduced this to the English League and the English couldn't except this as they were too ingrained into a back 4. Hoddle was too revolutionary for his own good though he proved himself to be a good coach and went on to manage the National team.

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Provided you get the right personnel, there are merits in this system. you get a front 2 which keeps the opposing defenders busy and most strikers prefer working with a partner anyway. You still get 5 in MF so won't be overrun and your back 3 will likely be busy with only the opposing 1 striker anyway so seems a good system.

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Surprisingly, Wales uses this system as well and what was even more interesting, the Germans changed to this system for the match vs Italy to match like for like! Will it work in EPL? I don't know but I await to see what Conte does at Chelsea cos I'm not sure if Terry and Cahill are the types of back 3 CBs Conte would require. Anyway, always nice to see different ideas being tried out.

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If you guys got any comments, pls feel free to contribute.

Can be a racist dumb scum then... lol

You might want to reflect on how SAF supported Cantona after that incident.

KD merely given support to his player whom we all know of the "love" he received from the English media.

Don't think I want to go into that incident again but I fully understand why KD did it. Right or wrong, up to individual. He is definitely not racist nor dumb.

So EPL awaits the arrival of Antonio Conte whose reputation has been enhanced at the Euros.

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His preferred 3-5-2 formation is interesting. Years back Glenn Hoddle introduced this to the English League and the English couldn't except this as they were too ingrained into a back 4. Hoddle was too revolutionary for his own good though he proved himself to be a good coach and went on to manage the National team.

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Provided you get the right personnel, there are merits in this system. you get a front 2 which keeps the opposing defenders busy and most strikers prefer working with a partner anyway. You still get 5 in MF so won't be overrun and your back 3 will likely be busy with only the opposing 1 striker anyway so seems a good system.

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Surprisingly, Wales uses this system as well and what was even more interesting, the Germans changed to this system for the match vs Italy to match like for like! Will it work in EPL? I don't know but I await to see what Conte does at Chelsea cos I'm not sure if Terry and Cahill are the types of back 3 CBs Conte would require. Anyway, always nice to see different ideas being tried out.

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If you guys got any comments, pls feel free to contribute.

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Roy Evans also used 3-5-2 formation in the mid 90s

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The success of this formation is one of the 3 centre backs

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must be able to bring the ball out of defence and the 2

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wingbacks must track back to defend.

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Roy Evans also used 3-5-2 formation in the mid 90s

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The success of this formation is one of the 3 centre backs

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must be able to bring the ball out of defence and the 2

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wingbacks must track back to defend.

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For Italy, Bonucci is very comfortable on the ball and is a good passer as well but I don't think any of the Wales back 3 is comfortable on the ball though. WIngbacks always need to work their socks off in most modern formations but agreed maybe more so in a 3-5-2 formation.

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The English are resistant to change so it will take a brave coach to get a club side to adopt this formation which is not new but not used universally.

So EPL awaits the arrival of Antonio Conte whose reputation has been enhanced at the Euros.

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His preferred 3-5-2 formation is interesting. Years back Glenn Hoddle introduced this to the English League and the English couldn't except this as they were too ingrained into a back 4. Hoddle was too revolutionary for his own good though he proved himself to be a good coach and went on to manage the National team.

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Provided you get the right personnel, there are merits in this system. you get a front 2 which keeps the opposing defenders busy and most strikers prefer working with a partner anyway. You still get 5 in MF so won't be overrun and your back 3 will likely be busy with only the opposing 1 striker anyway so seems a good system.

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Surprisingly, Wales uses this system as well and what was even more interesting, the Germans changed to this system for the match vs Italy to match like for like! Will it work in EPL? I don't know but I await to see what Conte does at Chelsea cos I'm not sure if Terry and Cahill are the types of back 3 CBs Conte would require. Anyway, always nice to see different ideas being tried out.

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If you guys got any comments, pls feel free to contribute.

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It can work because of the super strong and tight Juve defenders ..............�

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lets see if he can replicate in BPL .... i hope it won't work� [laugh]

So EPL awaits the arrival of Antonio Conte whose reputation has been enhanced at the Euros.

His preferred 3-5-2 formation is interesting. Years back Glenn Hoddle introduced this to the English League and the English couldn't except this as they were too ingrained into a back 4. Hoddle was too revolutionary for his own good though he proved himself to be a good coach and went on to manage the National team.

Provided you get the right personnel, there are merits in this system. you get a front 2 which keeps the opposing defenders busy and most strikers prefer working with a partner anyway. You still get 5 in MF so won't be overrun and your back 3 will likely be busy with only the opposing 1 striker anyway so seems a good system.

Surprisingly, Wales uses this system as well and what was even more interesting, the Germans changed to this system for the match vs Italy to match like for like! Will it work in EPL? I don't know but I await to see what Conte does at Chelsea cos I'm not sure if Terry and Cahill are the types of back 3 CBs Conte would require. Anyway, always nice to see different ideas being tried out.

If you guys got any comments, pls feel free to contribute.

My view on why this system is no longer popular is due to the lost art of sweeper. In the most ideal set up, the back 3 should comprise a sweeper and 2 stoppers. The sweeper not just the last man but also expected to bring the ball forward in an offensive transition from the back. Else, the only way is to go long or utilise the wing backs. Also, with 3 at the back, it will always be tough to break down the opponents unless you can transit very fast in counters.

3 v 1 no doubt will offer defensive solidarity but most opponents will try to exploit with pace on the wings or using of false 9. The CBs are usually not fast and will hate being taken on 1 v 1 with a winger when being dragged wide. Playing a false 9 against such a system is better as you leave the 3 CBs virtually no one to mark

The central CB will have to be experience enough to make the call on when to track the F9 and when to just let him roam.

Conte rumoured to wanting Bonucci. If he wants to implement a 3-CB system, he probably will need to have the central one at least who knows how to operate in it. To get a defensive central pair working together as a unit is already tough. So imagine you are trying to have 3 working together.

Like I always said, there is no perfect formation or system. What you need to assess is how suited are your players and how easy your opponents can exploit the weakness in that system.

Anyway, there are slight difference in how Germany setup to counter Italy. Same back 3 but they use a 3-4-2-1 with Ozil as a False 9 with Muller and Gomez in support. Italy using 3-5-2

Edited by Osprey23, 04 July 2016 - 12:18 PM.

For Italy, Bonucci is very comfortable on the ball and is a good passer as well but I don't think any of the Wales back 3 is comfortable on the ball though. WIngbacks always need to work their socks off in most modern formations but agreed maybe more so in a 3-5-2 formation.

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The English are resistant to change so it will take a brave coach to get a club side to adopt this formation which is not new but not used universally.

This 3-5-2 fromation is nothing new. They key to success of this fomation is whether the back 3 are reliable and able to react against fast breaks from the opposite side.

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I remember Rafa Benitez and later BR use this system on-off with mixed results at Anfield. The most memorable event of this 3-5-2 thingy was that under BR where Stevie G slip and resulted in the painful loss against Chelsea in April 2014.

This system will be great if used intelligently but sometimes it can be a exploitable weakness.

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Van Gaal also used this playing system with Netherlands during the 2014 world cup in Brazil with reasonable success.

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I can foresee that Chelsea under Conte will be using this sytem with great regularity.

This 3-5-2 fromation is nothing new. They key to success of this fomation is whether the back 3 are reliable and able to react against fast breaks from the opposite side.

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I remember Rafa Benitez and later BR use this system on-off with mixed results at Anfield. The most memorable event of this 3-5-2 thingy was that under BR where Stevie G slip and resulted in the painful loss against Chelsea in April 2014.

This system will be great if used intelligently but sometimes it can be a exploitable weakness.

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Van Gaal also used this playing system with Netherlands during the 2014 world cup in Brazil with reasonable success.

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I can foresee that Chelsea under Conte will be using this sytem with great regularity.

The best thing about 3.5.2 is u can switch attack to def mode easily�

without tweaking and changeing player much.

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3.5.2 is more attack mode then 5.3.2

I remember Rafa Benitez and later BR use this system on-off with mixed results at Anfield. The most memorable event of this 3-5-2 thingy was that under BR where Stevie G slip and resulted in the painful loss against Chelsea in April 2014.

I think that game was Gerrard playing as the registra. It was a flat back 4 iirc. Skrtel and Sakho the two CBs

Juan Mata has been spotted on Merseyside ahead of finalising �30M move to Everton from Man Utd

Great signing !!

Was excited from the earlier part of the sentence....but...

Why Everton? Why not Liverpool??!!

My view on why this system is no longer popular is due to the lost art of sweeper. In the most ideal set up, the back 3 should comprise a sweeper and 2 stoppers. The sweeper not just the last man but also expected to bring the ball forward in an offensive transition from the back. Else, the only way is to go long or utilise the wing backs. Also, with 3 at the back, it will always be tough to break down the opponents unless you can transit very fast in counters.

3 v 1 no doubt will offer defensive solidarity but most opponents will try to exploit with pace on the wings or using of false 9. The CBs are usually not fast and will hate being taken on 1 v 1 with a winger when being dragged wide. Playing a false 9 against such a system is better as you leave the 3 CBs virtually no one to mark The central CB will have to be experience enough to make the call on when to track the F9 and when to just let him roam.

Conte rumoured to wanting Bonucci. If he wants to implement a 3-CB system, he probably will need to have the central one at least who knows how to operate in it. To get a defensive central pair working together as a unit is already tough. So imagine you are trying to have 3 working together.

Like I always said, there is no perfect formation or system. What you need to assess is how suited are your players and how easy your opponents can exploit the weakness in that system.

Anyway, there are slight difference in how Germany setup to counter Italy. Same back 3 but they use a 3-4-2-1 with Ozil as a False 9 with Muller and Gomez in support. Italy using 3-5-2

Quite detailed info.

Yes. 352 is not new in BPL. Liverpool used it to very good effect under Bendan Rodgers. However, at that time they had Suarez, healthy Sturridge and good attitude Sterling in Attack.

So opponents were so busy defending, that they couldn't attack.

Also, the wingbacks were wonderful!

Hope Conte can bring some players who are effective in these areas.

Then we'll really have a scary looking team!

Go Conte! Go Chelsea!

Was excited from the earlier part of the sentence....but...

Why Everton? Why not Liverpool??!!

Man U player coming directly to Liverpool? Unlikely.

Also don't think he suits Klopp's style.

This is exciting news ............ [smash]

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�100m for Pogba ...

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�158m on Luis Suarez and Toni Kroos

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Yahoo : Hot Football Transfer Gossip: Man City��target Suarez and Kroos�, Man Utd��make �100m Pogba swoop�

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After five months of reading his name and seeing his face and thinking about his medals, the day has finally arrived when Manchester City fans can reach out and touch Pep Guardiola. The stubbly Spanish genius will be officially unveiled by the club today, and if the Sunday Mirror is to be believed he is planning on making quite the entrance.

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Having already sanctioning the relatively low-key signings of Nolito and Ilkay Gundogan, the tabloid reports that Pep is poised to ramp things up in a rather big way by spending a combined total of �158m on Luis Suarez and Toni Kroos.

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Barcelona forward Suarez is apparently �open to the �85m move� on the condition that he can �persuade his wife and family to leave Spain�. For Manchester. Could be a tough sell. He�d probably also prefer it if City were anywhere near as good at football as Barcelona are.

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Kroos, meanwhile, has another four years left to run on his Real Madrid contract and has just won the Champions League and reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, so he�s probably quite happy for things to stay exactly as they are. But City are apparently going to offer Real his �63m release clause anyway, just to see what happens.

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Not to be outdone, Manchester United are prepared to complete the worst piece of business in football history by spending a world record fee of �100m on Paul Pogba, four years after they let him go for nothing.

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The Mail on Sunday says the Red Devils are willing to pay Pog a �250,000 a week wage that would give him the means to have everything he�s ever wanted in life, apart from Champions League football.

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There is also a big-money battle heating up on Merseyside, where Liverpool have reportedly joined Everton in the race to sign Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, reports the Mirror.

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The Toffees� hopes of having a free run at the �30-rated Belgian have apparently been scuppered by Paris Saint-Germain�s �22m signing of Sevilla�s Gregorz Krychowiak, who was the Reds� number one midfield target (Marca).

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There is a similar tussle going on in north London, with the Sun reporting that Tottenham are attempting to �thrash out� a �38m deal for Inter striker Mauro Icardi, who is also wanted by Arsenal.

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The bad news for Spurs fans is that this bid could be almost entirely funded by the sale of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who the Sunday Mirror says is a �35m target for Real Madrid and he �could well be tempted� to go.�

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The Sun on Sunday adds that others who could leave White Hart Lane include Ryan Mason, who is linked with a �10m move to Hull, and Nacer Chadli, for whom Borussia Dortmund are said to be �preparing a �12m swoop�.

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Elsewhere, Middlesbrough a set to seal the �11.5m transfer of Atalanta�s Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon (Gazette), Chelsea have �won the race� to sign �30m Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly (Mirror) and Robin van Persie has been put up for sale by Fenerbahce and offered to Crystal Palace and West Ham (Sun). Which might sound fun until you see what he earns.

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Not sure about the other but I think I can confidently say that Suarez won't happen.

Also, Witsel is not on Pool's wanted list as far as I know.

Also, Witsel is not on Pool's wanted list as far as I know.

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his agent want the other team to up their offer lah�

Luis Suarez is worth �85m� ............ �

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Not surprise at all.

Torres worth 50m many many year back.. :a-fun: � :a-fun:

With all the inflation, bigger transfer fee and his goal rate, 85m is way way too cheap liao lo

Was excited from the earlier part of the sentence....but...

Why Everton? Why not Liverpool??!!

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Udinese is making it difficult for Klopp to get Zielinski.

After the initial bid was rejected, Pool have now matched Napoli's bid of �14m but still get rejected.

Few speculations:

1) Udinese looking at higher upfront payment;

2) Napoli offered a player, Zuniga as part of the deal. He will be loan to Watford once sign by Undinese;

3) Napoli unhappy about Klopp's public courting of the player and Zielinski public display of disrespect by wearing the Liverpool jersey.

This one is turning into a bigger soap opera than Gotze's

Pachuca forward Hirving Lozano will join Manchester United after the Olympics. (MEN)

4th signing for Jose

Udinese is making it difficult for Klopp to get Zielinski.

After the initial bid was rejected, Pool have now matched Napoli's bid of �14m but still get rejected.

Few speculations:

1) Udinese looking at higher upfront payment;

2) Napoli offered a player, Zuniga as part of the deal. He will be loan to Watford once sign by Undinese;

3) Napoli unhappy about Klopp's public courting of the player and Zielinski public display of disrespect by wearing the Liverpool jersey.

This one is turning into a bigger soap opera than Gotze's

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Zielinski should just say he loves Udinese

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kiss the badge, say he never wants to ever leave

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and then sign for Liverpool.

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Pep: "I have to know my players. Hug them - kick their a***! One of my dreams was to play here as a footballer. Now my dream has come true."

I wonder is the script prepared for him regardless of which club he joins. Playing for Man City? Ok Pep.

Pachuca forward Hirving Lozano will join Manchester United after the Olympics. (MEN)

4th signing for Jose

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This is a good buy..

Hopefully he wont turn out to be another Depay

Luis Suarez is worth £85m ............

If there's a transfer, i think Liverpool might get some of this.

This is a good buy..

Hopefully he wont turn out to be another Depay

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Me too.

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I hope he is more like an

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Angel Di Maria or Radamel Falcao

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AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen has apparently rejected a move to West Ham as he prefers to join Spurs

Wondering why the media reports that 29 years old Argentinian Gabriel Mercado is being targetted by Liverpool's Klopp?

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Is he that good as a CB or RB?

Piotr Zielinski will officially be a Napoli player either today or tomorrow - (Tele Club Italia)

That's good if true. End the drama

Wondering why the media reports that 29 years old Argentinian Gabriel Mercado is being targetted by Liverpool's Klopp?

Is he that good as a CB or RB?

Not sure whether there is a truth in this. Don't think he can get a work permit though.

Oleksandr Zinchenko joins Manchester City from FC Ufa

Never heard of the player nor the club.

Oleksandr Zinchenko joins Manchester City from FC Ufa

Never heard of the player nor the club.

Yah me too, never heard of Manchester city before [laugh]

Mata's agent has met with Everton, player prefers move home to spain to join Valencia.

This is interesting. PSG's Blaise Matuidi reportedly authorised by France NT to fly to England earlier today for transfer talks.

The timing is strange even if true

Crystal Palace saw their initial bid of �25m for Benteke rejected last week but they're upping that to �31.5m.
[James Pearce]

Hopefully this one can resolve fast.

According to Guardian, base bid only �27m. Addons rising to �31.5m

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Crystal Palace to raise bid for Liverpool�s Christian Benteke to record �31.5m.

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Crystal Palace to raise bid for Liverpool�s Christian Benteke to record �31.5m.

https://www.theguard...nteke-liverpool

�60m spent on a Belgium sub over 2 summers.

Pool spent �1m to relegate Villa.

Pep: "I have to know my players. Hug them - kick their a***! One of my dreams was to play here as a footballer. Now my dream has come true."

I wonder is the script prepared for him regardless of which club he joins. Playing for Man City? Ok Pep.

He mixed up the teams in the city, maybe?

�60m spent on a Belgium sub over 2 summers.

Pool spent �1m to relegate Villa.

Ha ha... that's the price to pay for beating pool at anfield twice in recent years...

Klopp's personal plea secured Grujic's work permit

Didn't realise he might have issue with WP. Also confirmed Grujic will wear No.16

Crystal Palace to raise bid for Liverpool�s Christian Benteke to record �31.5m.

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Hopefully to accept and Let's Move On :)

Hopefully to accept and Let's Move On :)

Can see him scoring a hattrick against us next season when we lose 3-1 to Palace

Can see him scoring a hattrick against us next season when we lose 3-1 to Palace

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[mad] �Please use this to wash your mouth every half an hour� :yeah-im-not-drunk:

Can see him scoring a hattrick against us next season when we lose 3-1 to Palace

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that's a given !!� [:p]

Can see him scoring a hattrick against us next season when we lose 3-1 to Palace

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:a-t2622:
Hopefully it's only happening in the reserve team.

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But if palace wants Ben, can propose special deal, like 20 m plus that Bolasie, who always made life difficult for us? That guy like got 4 lungs, always running opp ragged whenever i see him play. Should be good for Klopp's game... just that his skills so-so only...

This season will be a exciting one.

I forsee quite a number of upset results as teams are quite balance throughout in spending and having some superstars even in the lesser known clubs.

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Just hope Klopp can do magic and propel Pool back in top flight soccer and win that EPL in this few yrs

So rich already still want to take advantage of State!!

Damn this Barca, Real and other Spanish teams........

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http://www.channelne...ls/2929216.html

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BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday (Jul 4) ordered seven Spanish football clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid to pay back millions of euros (dollars) in illegal state aid.

The European Commission said Spanish government support, including tax breaks and overpriced land transfers, gave the clubs an "unfair advantage" over others.

The other clubs were Valencia, Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish top flight and Atletico Osasuna, Elche and Hercules in the second division.

The decision followed a two-and-a-half year investigation.

"Using taxpayers' money to finance professional football clubs can create unfair competition," EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement.

"Professional football is a commercial activity with significant money involved and public money must comply with fair competition rules. The subsidies we investigated in these cases did not."

Barcelona vowed to fight the ruling on Monday, saying they had broken no laws.

"We have applied Spanish legal norms exhaustively. In this way Barcelona has nothing to answer for," club spokesperson Josep Vives told a press conference.

"The club will defend itself and its fans against this abusive interpretation and application of the law."

Under European Union anti-trust rules, governments are not allowed to provide state aid to commercial enterprises if it distorts market competition.

The EU ordered Spain to recover unpaid tax of up to �5 million (US$7 million) from each of Barcelona, Real, Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Osasuna.

The exact sums would be determined by Spanish authorities, it said.

It said the four clubs were treated as non-profit organisations, which pay a lower tax rate than other professional clubs registered as limited liability companies.

Real Madrid was meanwhile ordered to repay �18.4 million after the Commission found that the City of Madrid overvalued a land transfer from the club to the city by that amount.

Meanwhile, the Commission said that Valencia, Hercules and Elche were given access to overly favourable loan terms when they were in financial difficulties.

Valencia has to repay �20.4 million, Hercules �6.1 million and Elche �3.7 million.

Separately, the European Commission cleared support given to five Netherlands clubs - FC Den Bosch, MVV Maastricht, NEC Nijmegen, Willem II Tilburg, and PSV Eindhoven - saying it did not involve illegal state aid.

- AFP/de

Everton boss Ronald Koeman eyes reunion with Graziano Pelle and is considering move for Wales hero Hal Robson-Kanu

Yah me too, never heard of Manchester city before

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I think they were famous for a few years

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when God played there. Then he rejoined

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Liverpool and no one knows what happened

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to them since.�

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Crystal Palace to raise bid for Liverpool�s Christian Benteke to record �31.5m.

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That means he lost us 1,000,000.00 pounds.

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No way.

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Hold out for 32.5m

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Jose Mourinho launches charm offensive as Manchester United aim to beat Real Madrid to France and Juventus star Paul Pogba

With Neymar staying put. This will be the biggest transfer of this window if it happens.

Jose Mourinho launches charm offensive as Manchester United aim to beat Real Madrid to France and Juventus star Paul Pogba

With Neymar staying put. This will be the biggest transfer of this window if it happens.

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Think RM will clinch it if both go for it (With the same amount of $$)

Think RM will clinch it if both go for it (With the same amount of $$)

Agree on that. It will be interesting to see what happen if Man Utd bid but RM don't. Will Pogba move or stay at Juventus

JM to be unveiled as Man United Mgr this morning at OT.

This article sums up what he brings to United, pros and cons.

He is the type of Mgr that u will either love or hate, no in between.

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Jose Mourinho unveiling: Get set for the man who can banish the ghosts of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

Portuguese will bring drama, waste, gambles - and trophies to Old Trafford

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It was what Sir Alex Ferguson didn�t say about Jose Mourinho in his autobiography which was most significant.�

�Not a word on why he hadn�t encouraged Manchester United to make him his successor in 2014; just references which indicated he always felt there was more to Mourinho�s success at Stamford Bridge than man-management. �He is a greater leader and spectacular manager but it did not hurt that he spent �100m during his first season at Chelsea,� Ferguson wrote. Mourinho�s way certainly doesn�t equate with his own.

The events of the past four days, with United committing �200,000-a-week to 34-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovich, then allowing Ryan Giggs to walk away, represent what Ferguson would always have feared Mourinho might bring.�

The current pursuit of Juventus� Paul Pogba, in what may prove to be an �80m transfer, would also be anathema to the former manager, and embarrassing, since it was his distaste for the boy�s demands for money which persuaded him to let him leave for nothing, only four years ago.

But for all that, the man who will step through a side door shortly before 11am in Old Trafford�s Europa Suite on Tuesday � the third new manager to be presented in that room in as many years � has the capacity to extinguish the ghost of Ferguson. That alone makes his arrival deeply necessary. As Ferguson�s successors have fallen by the wayside, the collective memory of his achievements has grown to such a level that it haunts the club. A nuclear option is required to allow United to leave the past behind.

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Mourinho is not good news for the career prospects of United�s academy players. The potential of a chance discovery � which Marcus Rashford and Tim Fosu Mensah were last season � immediately recedes. But so will the shadow of Ferguson on the wall. ��

Expect Ferguson to feature today, as he has generally tended to do on these introductory occasions in the Europa Suite � a room which really needs to be renamed or else not used for managerial unveilings at all. David Moyes� first mention of Ferguson came 16 words into his own first press conference. It was 18 minutes before Louis van Gaal referenced �Sir Alec� in his. With his keen ear for choreography, Mourinho will lean closer towards the Moyes method.

Wayne Rooney has been central to the discussion on the two previous such occasions. It was two summers ago that Mourinho attempted to sign him from United after returning as Chelsea manager. He has already made the right noises � last week declaring Rooney to be England�s best �for over a decade�.�But the balance of dependency between player and club has shifted since Moyes�fended off Mourinho and Rooney signed a new contract which felt like a new signing for United in February 2014. Still new to the midfield goal Van Gaal eventually found for him, his future is more uncertain now.

The challenge for Rooney will be greater if Pogba does arrive, with the view from France on Monday being that the appeal of playing for Mourinho makes that a growing prospect. United�s past two years have been far more about demonstrating they are still a world power as actually becoming one and the statement of intent Pogba would represent heightens the appeal of securing him.�

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Ibrahimovich appeals for the same reason. He brings razzle-dazzle into a side which had begun to look grey under van Gaal, and a level of attraction that will help the club to expand the range of commercial partners which allow them to fund those players who might actually provide a greater guarantee of success.

The prospect of Ibrahimovich matching the 38 goals he brought in 51 PSG appearances last season�is more remote amid the far greater competition of the Premier League. Not in the remotest circumstance would Ferguson have sanctioned breaking the club�s transfer record for a 34-yer-old. He only paid out heavy to deprive other clubs of players they wanted to keep.�

This is what Mourinho brings though: spending, churn, gambles, waste, suffering for those who fail to deliver quickly. And trophies. And box office stories. It helps that he will find far fewer impediments to shaping United�s spending to his will than at Chelsea or Real Madrid, with no technical director standing in his way.�

Not since his four years as a Barcelona�s assistant manager, in the last century, has Mourinho lasted more than 72 months in one place and no one will be betting the house on this being anything other than a whirlwind ripping through Old Trafford. By 2020, United will probably be starting again, though the achievements of Ferguson will probably have been laid to rest. �For me the challenge is always first and not fourth,� van Gaal said at his introductory press conference, which was ironic in retrospect. For Mourinho, fourth does not even enter the conversation.

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JM to be unveiled as Man United Mgr this morning at OT.

This article sums up what he brings to United, pros and cons.

He is the type of Mgr that u will either love or hate, no in between.

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Hope he can do what is expected of him to do. :yuush:

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At least 3rd in standing. Anything below is a poor result for him after spending�so much .. :pissed-off:

Crystal Palace are close to finalising a �12m move for James Tomkins. (Source - Evening Standard)

Palace is on a shopping spree

This is interesting. PSG's Blaise Matuidi reportedly authorised by France NT to fly to England earlier today for transfer talks.

The timing is strange even if true

Apparently he is going Man Utd

Agree on that. It will be interesting to see what happen if Man Utd bid but RM don't. Will Pogba move or stay at Juventus

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I think i read before that he is not interested to go to Man Utd.

His target move is to either RM, Barce or BM�

Jose Mourinho launches charm offensive as Manchester United aim to beat Real Madrid to France and Juventus star Paul Pogba

With Neymar staying put. This will be the biggest transfer of this window if it happens.

If Pogba indeed do join Man U, it would be the biggest irony in footballing history. It goes one full circle.

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A comedy of human error in evaluation of players with potential �undergoing development who may bloom later than expected.

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After all Man U is a rich club with lots of $$$ to burn.

Another article on 3-5-2 but the author feels it will not catch on at club level:

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DEAL DONE: Swansea have signed Leroy from Queens Park Rangers. 3-year deal. (Source: )

New Southampton kits for 16/17.

Not a bad job by UA I must say.

Attached Thumbnails

Quite nice. Virgin logo very swee.

Valencia have signed Portuguese international Nani on a three- year deal.

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Two latest rumours:

Kante close to a move to Real Madrid.

Man City is close to complete the signing of Leroy San� for �40m

RVP is linked with the EPL champion

RVP is linked with the EPL champion

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5 years late?

wah, the special one just SUANED fat looney big time sia� [laugh]

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"Yes, his passing is amazing but mine is also amazing without pressure"

Klopp's axe is wielding. Possible outgoing with bids on table.

Benteke -> Palace �27m (�31.5m)
Skrtel -> Fenerbahce �5.5m
Canos -> Norwich �2.5m
Alberto -> Sevilla �5m

�40m to recoup.

wah, the special one just SUANED fat looney big time sia

"Yes, his passing is amazing but mine is also amazing without pressure"

Actually if you read his whole msg it was more on promoting Rooney to be a no. 8 or no. 10 ie support striker rather than having him in MF. It will be Zlatan n Rooney upfront with Rashford backing up. That said, I don't remember JM playing with 2 upfront during his second Chelsea stint??

Ha ha... that's the price to pay for beating pool at anfield twice in recent years...

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To many MU fans, it's (sorry to steal from Visa) priceless as the defeats keeps LFC at sweet young 18.
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Klopp's axe is wielding. Possible outgoing with bids on table.

Benteke -> Palace �27m (�31.5m)
Skrtel -> Fenerbahce �5.5m
Canos -> Norwich �2.5m
Alberto -> Sevilla �5m

�40m to recoup.

Can use to buy which players?

Looks like Conte facing competition for Bonucci.

Reports in Italy said that Juventus has rejected a �45m bid for Bonucci from Man City

Looks like Conte facing competition for Bonucci.

Reports in Italy said that Juventus has rejected a �45m bid for Bonucci from Man City

Wha so ex ah? Think he's 29yrs old already n for a defender it's expensive but he's a good one!
Real defender, comfortable on the ball n good passer as well. Amazing how the Italians always produce this kind of defenders over the years

More on Ante Coric bid

http://sportwitness....-come-thursday/

How true will depend on the Croatia paper reliability liao.

He is mentioned earlier in the window, resurfaced now.

Another name that comes up again is Neves, the Porto's young captain

Mkhitaryan is done deal

More on Ante Coric bid

http://sportwitness....-come-thursday/

How true will depend on the Croatia paper reliability liao.

He is mentioned earlier in the window, resurfaced now.

Another name that comes up again is Neves, the Porto's young captain

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so many midfielders, does that mean Hendo really on way out?

so many midfielders, does that mean Hendo really on way out?

I won't be surprise bro.

Anyway, Daily Mail caught up with the news liao.

Strangely, Napoli interested too. Lol

http://www.dailymail...ion-Napoli.html

so many midfielders, does that mean Hendo really on way out?

Ante Coric is a 19 year old "kid" lah.

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Need 1~2 years of apprenticeship in Pool before his potential is fully realised. Another 'Deli Alli" type.

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Succession planning I suppose.

Ante Coric is a 19 year old "kid" lah.

Need 1~2 years of apprenticeship in Pool before his potential is fully realised. Another 'Deli Alli" type.

Succession planning I suppose.

Coric will not threaten Hendo's place. But Grujic, Neves or Dahoud will.

Agree on succession planning bit. Might not be holding on to the little magician much longer

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Wake up to news that FSG offering Klopp a long term deal.

What can be better?

Wake up to news that FSG offering Klopp a long term deal.

What can be better?

And insert in a $23m sacking clause if he were to be sacked before the end of his contract ? :)

they never insert those buy back clause or first�option�like the Spanish clubs... Barca and Real Madrid always do this

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or is it the English league doesn't allow this?

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If Pogba indeed do join Man U, it would be the biggest irony in footballing history. It goes one full circle.

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A comedy of human error in evaluation of players with potential �undergoing development who may bloom later than expected.

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After all Man U is a rich club with lots of $$$ to burn.

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they never insert those buy back clause or first�option�like the Spanish clubs... Barca and Real Madrid always do this

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or is it the English league doesn't allow this?

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Or maybe the British are not so smart and far sighted.

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SAF made 2 grave mistakes which he never admitted. One is Pogba and the other is to choose Moyes over JM when he retired.

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they never insert those buy back clause or first�option�like the Spanish clubs... Barca and Real Madrid always do this

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or is it the English league doesn't allow this?

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Pogba ran down his contract. Nothing they could do�

Pogba ran down his contract. Nothing they could do�

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oh I see...

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then there should be no reason for him to go back to Man Utd :a-no:

they never insert those buy back clause or first�option�like the Spanish clubs... Barca and Real Madrid always do this

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or is it the English league doesn't allow this?

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Agreed, I never understood this as well cos the continental European clubs almost always have buy out clauses which can be arbitrary but nvr the EPL teams. Surely they can't be that stupid and there should be a logical explanation to this.

Wake up to news that FSG offering Klopp a long term deal.

What can be better?

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Wah liao! My eyes are playing tricks on me. At first, I read PSG are offering Kloop a long term deal. Then I started to get angry. :pissed-off:

Second time read, it is actually FSG .. phew! I think must start to wear spectacles like Kloop. OK, back to normal .. :XD:
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MU went through a lot of trouble to sign Pogba as a 16 yo with threatened court cases and FIFA probe before transfer agreement could be reached

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But after securing his service, despite SAF's statement that Pogba would be in the senior squad if we want to hold Pogba back in 2011, he was mainly used in the reserve team despite being captain and outstanding player in French youth team. Pogba was featured in senior team only in� 2 FA cup games, one as sub, one sub appearance for UEFA cup game and 2 sub in premier league game in Jan and March 2012. In July, SAF announced that Pogba would leave after not signing new contract.

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He made his debut for Juve in Sep 2012 and hasn't looked back since.

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Any footballer worth his salt would not extend his contract, given this kind of treatment.

MU went through a lot of trouble to sign Pogba as a 16 yo with threatened court cases and FIFA probe before transfer agreement could be reached

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But after securing his service, despite SAF's statement that Pogba would be in the senior squad if we want to hold Pogba back in 2011, he was mainly used in the reserve team despite being captain and outstanding player in French youth team. Pogba was featured in senior team only in� 2 FA cup games, one as sub, one sub appearance for UEFA cup game and 2 sub in premier league game in Jan and March 2012. In July, SAF announced that Pogba would leave after not signing new contract.

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He made his debut for Juve in Sep 2012 and hasn't looked back since.

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Any footballer worth his salt would not extend his contract, given this kind of treatment.

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From what I read and if not mistaken, the straw that broke the camel's back (in this case Pogba's) was Fergie calling back Scholes from retirement instead of relying on the players available then including Pogba.

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I don't think there is a right or wrong. Pogba had confidence in his abilities and don't want to waste more years waiting for his chance and decided to ply his trade elsewhere. A lot of young players do this esp at the bigger clubs where chances are few and far between. A lot of them don't make it but of course some do and in the case of Pogba, he not only made it but made it big.

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Fergie like many Mgrs at big teams are under pressure to deliver success and naturally trusts players who he is familiar with. Modern football is such that results�are everything n patience is non existent. He made a judgement call on Pogba which has proven wrong. To be fair, he gets more right than wrong and he also allows youth more so than say Mourinho.

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Life has to move on and if United feels Pogba can add value to the current team which I also agree then biting the bullet�by paying a World record transfer fee then so be it. Whether Pogba wants to come back is his call. Chelsea did the same with Matic albeit not such a high price and there will be other similar cases�down the road for sure.

From what I read and if not mistaken, the straw that broke the camel's back (in this case Pogba's) was Fergie calling back Scholes from retirement instead of relying on the players available then including Pogba.

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I don't think there is a right or wrong. Pogba had confidence in his abilities and don't want to waste more years waiting for his chance and decided to ply his trade elsewhere. A lot of young players do this esp at the bigger clubs where chances are few and far between. A lot of them don't make it but of course some do and in the case of Pogba, he not only made it but made it big.

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Fergie like many Mgrs at big teams are under pressure to deliver success and naturally trusts players who he is familiar with. Modern football is such that results�are everything n patience is non existent. He made a judgement call on Pogba which has proven wrong. To be fair, he gets more right than wrong and he also allows youth more so than say Mourinho.

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Life has to move on and if United feels Pogba can add value to the current team which I also agree then biting the bullet�by paying a World record transfer fee then so be it. Whether Pogba wants to come back is his call. Chelsea did the same with Matic albeit not such a high price and there will be other similar cases�down the road for sure.

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From what my understand is, he finally realize he is not required/trusted in Manu is during a match where all the senior and proven MF are injured, a def was call upon to fill up that position instead of Pogba who is fully fit for that match..

From what my understand is, he finally realize he is not required/trusted in Manu is during a match where all the senior and proven MF are injured, a def was call upon to fill up that position instead of Pogba who is fully fit for that match..

That's the situation I'm talking about but I thought Fergie called back Scholes out of retirement?

Anyway, details aside; Pogba felt enough was enough and decided to move on and fair play to him for proving he is good enough. Whilst he's a good player, 100mil seems extravagant to say the least!

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�Whilst he's a good player, 100mil seems extravagant to say the least!

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The premiership teams in general, MU and other top teams in particular, are flushed with obscene amount of cash with the new TV deals.

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Even during the "hard-time" when MU was saddled with loan and high interest, each Glazer member reportedly received 10 mil in director fee. So better pay them out in transfer than in director fees.
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That's the situation I'm talking about but I thought Fergie called back Scholes out of retirement?

Anyway, details aside; Pogba felt enough was enough and decided to move on and fair play to him for proving he is good enough. Whilst he's a good player, 100mil seems extravagant to say the least!

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Nvm lah. Man Utd got too much money mah.

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At least that's all i keep reading here.

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Is it a good thing that its pretty much the only thing that we regularly get railed at for here? :relief:

Nvm lah. Man Utd got too much money mah.

At least that's all i keep reading here.

Is it a good thing that its pretty much the only thing that we regularly get railed at for here?

But it is the fact leh. Man U really is very very rich.

So far I feel Mkhitaryan will have the biggest impact. Pogba is definitely not worth �100m imo. But if JM feels he is, who am I to argue otherwise?

Edited by Osprey23, 07 July 2016 - 05:55 PM.

The FA are seeking talks with Arsenal manager Ars�ne Wenger to see if he is interested in becoming England manager. (Source: Telegraph)

I might start supporting England if this happens :)

Football transfer $$$$ has really gone astronomical

100million pounds is for strikers that put balls into the net

When midfielders hit 100m pounds, then strikers will be worth 200 m

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Not sure if $$ has spoilt football or

Football has spoilt $$$

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Agents laugh all the way to the Banks

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That's the situation I'm talking about but I thought Fergie called back Scholes out of retirement?

Anyway, details aside; Pogba felt enough was enough and decided to move on and fair play to him for proving he is good enough. Whilst he's a good player, 100mil seems extravagant to say the least!

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But it is the fact leh. Man U really is very very rich.

So far I feel Mkhitaryan will have the biggest impact. Pogba is definitely not worth �100m imo. But if JM feels he is, who am I to argue otherwise?

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Act like rich nia...

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And, its the broken record nature of the comments i am, er commenting about.

It is understood Liverpool have accepted a �15m bid from Bournemouth for Jordon Ibe and have given him permission to speak to the Cherries.

[David Anderson, Daily Mirror]

Hopefully there will be a buy back clause too.

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Joran Ibe to Bournemouth for 15mil pounds?

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Good price for Pool�I feel though he obviously has potential.

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http://www.mirror.co...nemouth-8368474

Joran Ibe to Bournemouth for 15mil pounds?

Good price for Pool I feel though he obviously has potential.

http://www.mirror.co...nemouth-8368474

I believe I shared before. Klopp is not convince of Ibe. �15m is a crazy amount, no way we will reject.

With is bro sold, let's see how it impact Sturridge.

Ed Woodward has begun official negotiations with Juventus for Paul Pogba in a deal worth �100m. Paul Pogba is also wanted by Real Madrid but they may be priced out of any deal. Man United's financial muscle is huge. (Source: Sky Sports)

Real Madrid also cannot fight.

Man U win!

But what if Pogba only wants RM?

Goalkeeper V�ctor Vald�s is set to have a medical at Middlesbrough today. (Source: Sky Sports)

But what if Pogba only wants RM?

Then he stays on Juventus and wait.

i can see him move to Man Utd though. Record fee that Juventus would gladly accept and he will be offered a more than decent salary. Why not?

On a side note, ibe is promising but his progress seem stagnant.

More like a headless chicken that runs to by line and don't know how to progress from there.

On a side note, ibe is promising but his progress seem stagnant.

More like a headless chicken that runs to by line and don't know how to progress from there.

Klopp is fair. Given him a season to carry out what he wants but Ibe failed to deliver. Klopp wants his winger to be more direct, take on defender at pace. At the end of season, Ojo moved ahead of him. With Mane signed, he would fall even further back. �15m is really an offer we can't afford to reject imo.

Klopp is fair. Given him a season to carry out what he wants but Ibe failed to deliver. Klopp wants his winger to be more direct, take on defender at pace. At the end of season, Ojo moved ahead of him. With Mane signed, he would fall even further back. �15m is really an offer we can't afford to reject imo.

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I'm with you that Ibe didn't manage to prove himself, when given about 1-2 seasons already.

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But I'm not convinced about Ojo at all. He seems equally lost, if not more so.

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On the fee for Ibe... his buddy earned us 50 (before the sell-on deduction)... They went smoking together, should at least earn us half that amount mah...� [laugh]

Before agreeing with Bournemouth, should ask Pep whether he wants� [:p]

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ok ok. should accept. add sell-on and buy-back clause...

Dahoud won't be pushing for a move. Insisted that he can continue to develop at BMG

I'm with you that Ibe didn't manage to prove himself, when given about 1-2 seasons already.

But I'm not convinced about Ojo at all. He seems equally lost, if not more so.

On the fee for Ibe... his buddy earned us 50 (before the sell-on deduction)... They went smoking together, should at least earn us half that amount mah...
Before agreeing with Bournemouth, should ask Pep whether he wants

ok ok. should accept. add sell-on and buy-back clause...

Being lost is ok. They are still very young and learning the game. Young players usually struggle with consistency and decision making in final third. All these can improve.

However, why Ojo moves ahead is because he carried out Klopp's instructions.

I think it is pure mathematic crazy to spent this type of money on Pogba, if he come to UNITED, it met be pure love and adrenalin rush to play for Devils, no something of the past incident on how he left or left his balls standing,Pogba is another attacking midfielder to me whereby his skills may be highly anticipated or heading ability, I do not find him worthy of any sort, maybe his hairstyle stands out more than his feet.

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Neven Subotic in negotiations with Middlesbrough? He would cost around � 9 m and looking to leave the Dortmund. [TheNorthernEcho]

Neven Subotic in negotiations with Middlesbrough? He would cost around � 9 m and looking to leave the Dortmund. [TheNorthernEcho]

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This is lelong sale !

Cheap and why didn't the better teams sign him ?!

Looks like West Ham have pull out from the race to sign Benteke.

West Ham and Milan have struck an agreement on Carlos Bacca. Down to Bacca and West Ham to agree terms now

This is lelong sale !
Cheap and why didn't the better teams sign him ?!

Age, fitness.

Regress a lot since his last major injury.

Being lost is ok. They are still very young and learning the game. Young players usually struggle with consistency and decision making in final third. All these can improve.

However, why Ojo moves ahead is because he carried out Klopp's instructions.

Sheyi Ojo is only 19. He has been selected to play for England for the coming under 19 european competition.

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Still a raw talent and needs about 1~2 years to develop. Liverpool needs such back up for certain game changer football occasions, so good to retain, imo.

It is understood Liverpool have accepted a �15m bid from Bournemouth for Jordon Ibe and have given him permission to speak to the Cherries.

[David Anderson, Daily Mirror]

Hopefully there will be a buy back clause too.

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abit sad to see ibe not fufilling his potential at anfield at this stage of his career.�

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think last season, Klopp did tried to fit him in. but, he started to play with a load of sandbags on his shoulders. begin to looked burdened and unable to express himself freely. more often than not, he started to blamed and kick himself for not playing right or well. i think it has got to do with trying to fufill the fans' expectations on him.. that he is supposed to be the next Raheem Sterling.�

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Klopp's squad is gonna be alot smaller this season since he is getting out of the squad experimental mode and there is no european football to blood youngsters. Klopp also need a ready 1st team right wing forward to play consistently in and out of game. There where it can be hard to see game time for Ibe.�

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end of the day, Klopp is also doing the right thing. Game time is what Ibe needs at this stage of his career. Pool can also cash in on a undoubtedly raw talent. hopefully, Pool can insert a buy-back clause so that they retain the 1st option on the player when he is more ready for Pool's 1st team...�

Now like very hard to find gd winger who love to torture fb on 1v1 situation and has the abitities to put in a gd cross or the right pass.

Hate to admit this, but to me the person who do this job constantly since i follow english football was ryan giggs.

Looks like West Ham have pull out from the race to sign Benteke.

West Ham and Milan have struck an agreement on Carlos Bacca. Down to Bacca and West Ham to agree terms now

AC Milan have agreed to sell Carlos Bacca to West Ham for �26m. Bacca now has to decide if he wants to move West Ham [Sky Italy]

abit sad to see ibe not fufilling his potential at anfield at this stage of his career.�

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think last season, Klopp did tried to fit him in. but, he started to play with a load of sandbags on his shoulders. begin to looked burdened and unable to express himself freely. more often than not, he started to blamed and kick himself for not playing right or well. i think it has got to do with trying to fufill the fans' expectations on him.. that he is supposed to be the next Raheem Sterling.��like shit after he signed a new contract.�

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Klopp's squad is gonna be alot smaller this season since he is getting out of the squad experimental mode and there is no european football to blood youngsters. Klopp also need a ready 1st team right wing forward to play consistently in and out of game. There where it can be hard to see game time for Ibe.�

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end of the day, Klopp is also doing the right thing. Game time is what Ibe needs at this stage of his career. Pool can also cash in on a undoubtedly raw talent. hopefully, Pool can insert a buy-back clause so that they retain the 1st option on the player when he is more ready for Pool's 1st team...�

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Corrected for you�

Now like very hard to find gd winger who love to torture fb on 1v1 situation and has the abitities to put in a gd cross or the right pass.

Hate to admit this, but to me the person who do this job constantly since i follow english football was ryan giggs.

To be fair, the modern wide player is expected to track back and cover the FB. With this added responsibility,�coaches look our for generalists rather than specialized wingers like Milner with high work rate�and precisely cos they are generalists, end up neither here nor there and likely they�will not have the skill to take on 1 v 1 but the plus side is they cover�a lot of ground and help out FB and ensure team is not outnumbered in MF.

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Ryan Giggs type of winger is getting extinct.�My 2 cents.....

Ryan Giggs type of winger is getting extinct.�My 2 cents.....

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There's not supposed to be (m)any around to begin with - he's a mutant� :a-fun:

AC Milan have agreed to sell Carlos Bacca to West Ham for �26m. Bacca now has to decide if he wants to move West Ham [Sky Italy]

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Just my 2 cents on this transfer:

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1) Going rate for International strikers these days is at least >�30m so seems a fair price for Bacca but then again he is almost 30yrs old but he is a regular�for the Colombian National team.

2) Seems strange no EPL club after Eduardo Vargas of Chile who is younger (26yrs I think) and the winner of the Golden Boot at the recent Copa.

Now like very hard to find gd winger who love to torture fb on 1v1 situation and has the abitities to put in a gd cross or the right pass.

Hate to admit this, but to me the person who do this job constantly since i follow english football was ryan giggs.

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Maybe you might have�heard of Steve Coppell and Gordon Hill from�ManU of the�80's ...� :a-happy:

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They are the best wingers in that era .... [thumbsup]

looking at the transfer news,�

machiam, man u and man c challenging each other,

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who can spend more.

Maybe you might have heard of Steve Coppell and Gordon Hill from ManU of the 80's ...

They are the best wingers in that era ....

That time im still crawaling

Maybe you might have heard of Steve Coppell and Gordon Hill from ManU of the 80's ...

They are the best wingers in that era ....

I only got to know what is a winger after watching John Barnes

Just my 2 cents on this transfer:

1) Going rate for International strikers these days is at least >�30m so seems a fair price for Bacca but then again he is almost 30yrs old but he is a regular for the Colombian National team.
2) Seems strange no EPL club after Eduardo Vargas of Chile who is younger (26yrs I think) and the winner of the Golden Boot at the recent Copa.

Frankly speaking, if I am West Ham, I rather spend �30m on Benteke than �26m on Bacca

Happy weekend to all fellow Reds!

BREAKING - Jurgen Klopp signs a new six year deal keeping him here until at least 2022.

http://www.liverpool...ronger-11586079

Edited by Osprey23, 08 July 2016 - 06:09 PM.

I only got to know what is a winger after watching John Barnes

Frankly speaking, if I am West Ham, I rather spend �30m on Benteke than �26m on Bacca

Agreed, Benteke is younger and proven in EPL having been in England for few years now.

As I've posted previously, he is not bad a striker, just not suited to Pool's style but then again Hammers have Carroll so maybe they want a more nimble striker which Bacca�is?�

Agreed, Benteke is younger and proven in EPL having been in England for few years now.
As I've posted previously, he is not bad a striker, just not suited to Pool's style but then again Hammers have Carroll so maybe they want a more nimble striker which Bacca is?

When both are fit, start them both upfront and bomb long balls forward

Anyway, they signed Gokhan Tore on loan for a fee of around �5m. Deal will become permanent if he does well. I think he is a winger.

When both are fit, start them both upfront and bomb long balls forward

Anyway, they signed Gokhan Tore on loan for a fee of around �5m. Deal will become permanent if he does well. I think he is a winger.

Haha then go back to the 70s where all English clubs only tactic was high ball into the box!!�

Hammers really spending on players likely cos with bigger new stadium and European football, they got more $ to�buy big!!

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Gokhan this name don't know is it the same as one who previously played in EPL, I could be wrong though.

Happy weekend to all fellow Reds!

BREAKING - Jurgen Klopp signs a new six year deal keeping him here until at least 2022.

http://www.liverpool...ronger-11586079

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Happy Weekend to all.

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Remember what happened when Pardew was awarded and signed a 6 year deal after a fine season with Newcastle?
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Even me won't wish (or curse) that on JK, he is a decent fellow.

Happy Weekend to all.

Remember what happened when Pardew was awarded and signed a 6 year deal after a fine season with Newcastle?

Even me won't wish (or curse) that on JK, he is a decent fellow.

Hehe, no one can say for sure whether Klopp will rock the Kop or flop, but he is the best manager for Pool imo. So I am happy that he commits long term. That will allow him to plan for longer term which is good. Happy that FSG wasted no time in tying him down.

Portuguese news outlet O Jogo reported that Liverpool were in discussions with super agent Jorge Mendes about the transfer of his Brazilian client Anderson Talisca.

Even reported that Liverpool has submitted an application for Work Permit. Not sure how jornos in Portugal knows about WP application in England though

Chelsea have firmed up their interest in Kalidou Koulibaly by submitting a �34m bid. (Source: Daily Express)

The English clubs are all spending big monies

Chelsea have firmed up their interest in Kalidou Koulibaly by submitting a �34m bid. (Source: Daily Express)

The English clubs are all spending big monies

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� �Many do not learn from spending so much pounds on player/s thy need to acclimatised to weather, ( just like pets ), more than half imported will not make it, some to certain standard, called�
" not bad " is actually bad egg become not bad after some quality upgrade.

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� Money can't buy quality, perhaps 2.5/10 will make it, 5 just average �and the rest are hopeless. :meaw:

BREAKING: Graziano Pelle set to sign for Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng in �13million deal next week.

Southampton really like rebuilding every season

End of road for Balo at Liverpool.

Omitted from the squad in the opening friendly of preseason

http://www.dailymail...an-Anfield.html

Sakho is cleared from the doping scandal. Can resume playing.

Hehe, no one can say for sure whether Klopp will rock the Kop or flop, but he is the best manager for Pool imo. So I am happy that he commits long term. That will allow him to plan for longer term which is good. Happy that FSG wasted no time in tying him down.

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True, true. I had wished that MU would sign him before he signed for Pool.

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Still remember what he said in his 1st interview: �t's not so important how you are welcomed when you arrive, but how you are remembered when you leave" (essence only. can't remember the exact words"

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It sadly but aptly apply to LvG at MU.
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Pool fans' weekend just got better.

Sakho cleared of doping charges!!!

Mario G�tze has decided to leave FC Bayern. In talks with Tottenham. Dortmund also interested.

[Bild]

Sakho is cleared from the doping scandal. Can resume playing.

Too excited to post and missed your post. Sorry bro.

I really hope Sakho or LFC take UEFA to court now. We need to know exactly what happened for them to ban a player at a late late stage of season and only to clear him after so long.

Sakho missed the Sevilla final and the chance to represent his country in the Euros because of this

Mario G�tze has decided to leave FC Bayern. In talks with Tottenham. Dortmund also interested.

[Bild]

Too excited to post and missed your post. Sorry bro.

I really hope Sakho or LFC take UEFA to court now. We need to know exactly what happened for them to ban a player at a late late stage of season and only to clear him after so long.

Sakho missed the Sevilla final and the chance to represent his country in the Euros because of this

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i think tough lah. UEFA's hands are tied cos the substance was on WADA list. Can only go after WADA i think�

Vincent jansen. Dutch striker in london to have medical and signing for spurs.

Coys

i think tough lah. UEFA's hands are tied cos the substance was on WADA list. Can only go after WADA i think

Agreed, it's going to be tough to go after UEFA.
Anyway, UEFA is a rubbish body, I never trust them, period.....

actually, Sakho must also shoulder part of the blame. Am sure the players are repeatedly told NOT TO ingest any supplements without the team doctor's approval �

Mario Götze has decided to leave FC Bayern. In talks with Tottenham. Dortmund also interested.

[Bild]

Too excited to post and missed your post. Sorry bro.

I really hope Sakho or LFC take UEFA to court now. We need to know exactly what happened for them to ban a player at a late late stage of season and only to clear him after so long.

Sakho missed the Sevilla final and the chance to represent his country in the Euros because of this

No prob at all. Carry on the good work. I enjoy your posts.

Slept late so caught it...

2 versions, depending on whose you believe.

1) English press says that substance in WADA list but Sakho's lawyer managed to argue that the substance should not be in the list.

2) French press says the substance is not in the list but it belongs to a category of fat burner that is in the list.

If it is scenario A, I would agree that Sakho and Liverpool has no case against UEFA and Sakho has to shoulder some blame.

But what if it is scenario B?

Also if indeed is scenario A, wouldn't UEFA whack him for gross negligence as well. Nevermind whether the substance should or should not be in the list but since it is, you shouldn't be touching it in the first place

Edited by Osprey23, 09 July 2016 - 12:05 PM.

Wada f&!

Carlos Bacca apparently wants �120k pw to join West Ham.

final pay check

Paul Joyce now also reported that the substance is NOT in the list.

http://www.express.c...e-Ban-WADA-News

Sakho has my respect for how he conducted himself in this matter. Voluntarily asked for suspension so that club would not be in a fix and still pay him when he cannot be picked.

Next captain in my eyes if Hendo really stepping down

Carlos Bacca apparently wants �120k pw to join West Ham.

final pay check

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South Americans strikers somehow do not thrive in England, woth few exceptions of course. So to pay so much to this chap who is 30 looks like a not-so-good deal

Paul Joyce now also reported that the substance is NOT in the list.

http://www.express.c...e-Ban-WADA-News

Sakho has my respect for how he conducted himself in this matter. Voluntarily asked for suspension so that club would not be in a fix and still pay him when he cannot be picked.

Next captain in my eyes if Hendo really stepping down

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then what test did he fail ? Did UEFA officials conduct the test, and what is test based on then ? UEFA got its own list, different from WADA ?�

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wa lan, sounds like a big cockup leh�

Going against FA is as good as our MIW. :darkmood:

then what test did he fail ? Did UEFA officials conduct the test, and what is test based on then ? UEFA got its own list, different from WADA ?

wa lan, sounds like a big cockup leh

That's what I hope can come to light with a lawsuit against them Bro. Too many unanswered questions. Not in the list and yet banned and investigate him? Too many things just don't add up.

Reports in Italy claiming that Bonucci has accepted Manchester City's offer of �8m per year! Transfer now pending Juventus accepting the �60m bid.

And they still want Stones?

Reports in Italy claiming that Bonucci has accepted Manchester City's offer of �8m per year! Transfer now pending Juventus accepting the �60m bid.

And they still want Stones?

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seems like Guardiola + $$$ is a deadly combo !! Messi anyone ?

Hearing Ben Chilwell is close....

Chelsea are prepared to spend a record fee on Morata, Real Madrid are asking for �75m. Arsenal best offer could barely reach �45m.

[Sport]

They want 50m profit... siao... don't even know what so good about morata

Wenger should consider jese Rodriguez on the cheap instead

seems like Guardiola + $$$ is a deadly combo !! Messi anyone ?

Unfortunately monies rules.

This man citeh is like many of those chinese clubs. No proud history. Buy buy buy success only.

Creating more hatred than sarpork for this tiny club

They want 50m profit... siao... don't even know what so good about morata

Wenger should consider jese Rodriguez on the cheap instead

They need the money to beat Man Utd to Pogba.

Unfortunately monies rules.

This man citeh is like many of those chinese clubs. No proud history. Buy buy buy success only.

Creating more hatred than sarpork for this tiny club

Pep is far from done I think. Ter Stegen and San� yet to get. Not sure about hatred part, many felt envious that they can just just throw money to buy anyone they fancy.

Pep is far from done I think. Ter Stegen and San� yet to get. Not sure about hatred part, many felt envious that they can just just throw money to buy anyone they fancy.

Agreed, why envy other clubs who can spend. When you turn comes, don't eat your own words is my mantra. I'm reading Pep wants Bravo rather than Stegen?

Unfortunately monies rules.

This man citeh is like many of those chinese clubs. No proud history. Buy buy buy success only.

Creating more hatred than sarpork for this tiny club

China or Arab businessmen takeover Spurs n u will sing a different tune for sure!

China or Arab businessmen takeover Spurs n u will sing a different tune for sure!

Haiz.... but then spurs might lose its soul and identity liao.

Shirt prices for a few EPL clubs are on the rise.

http://www.mirror.co...ging-up-8385548

Haiz.... but then spurs might lose its soul and identity liao.

If Chinese take over, you guys will be in danger of shirt colour change because you are not wearing red

Edited by Osprey23, 10 July 2016 - 02:35 PM.

Agreed, why envy other clubs who can spend. When you turn comes, don't eat your own words is my mantra. I'm reading Pep wants Bravo rather than Stegen?

Didn't hear about that but well, if Barcelona intend to give Ter Stegen the start he craves for, then maybe Pep might try for Bravo then.

If Pep is to plan long term, Ter Stegen will be a better buy imo

Didn't hear about that but well, if Barcelona intend to give Ter Stegen the start he craves for, then maybe Pep might try for Bravo then.

If Pep is to plan long term, Ter Stegen will be a better buy imo

Apparently Bravo is playing better than e German, that's y he getting e starting lineup instead of the latter. His performance at Copa is another his testimony.

Anyway I heard pep is looking at Bravo instead of that German guy

Apparently Bravo is playing better than e German, that's y he getting e starting lineup instead of the latter. His performance at Copa is another his testimony.

Anyway I heard pep is looking at Bravo instead of that German guy

Agree that Bravo is playing really well, that's why Ter Stegen finding it so hard to dislodge him from the No.1 spot. :)

Bravo is 30+ iirc and certainly not someone whom you would want be build up the defense with on a longer term. So depends on what Pep wants I guess.

Let's see how it goes but either way, Hart's place is certainly threatened

Edited by Osprey23, 10 July 2016 - 03:37 PM.

According to Richard Key, Man Utd is very close in getting Pogba.

http://www.thesportr...s-man-utd-deal/

Indisputably, Man Utd are the pride of EPL. First time I think for an English club to beat Real Madrid to a signing by offering a deal that they cannot even match.

According to Richard Key, Man Utd is very close in getting Pogba.

http://www.thesportr...s-man-utd-deal/

Indisputably, Man Utd are the pride of EPL. First time I think for an English club to beat Real Madrid to a signing by offering a deal that they cannot even match.

This is what I call giving the Spaniards a taste of their own medicine. Real n Barca shldnt always have things their own ways. One up to United n EPL if Pogba does come

But can also be called "Cutting off the nose to spite the face" if it's just to keep up with the Joneses.
I mean, paying a vast sum to have a player who's just like another lumbering Balo is not financial prudence but with Juan Mata on his way out (who is a better player imho) and Fellaini (with better elbows in the 6 yard box), JM wants better and instant results. Is he worth it?

For the record, I don't rate Pogba at �100mil.
�50-�60mil can consider. I don't think United paying that price just to spite Real.
In fact, I don't believe any club buys players just to prevent another club from getting that player, not even City nor Chelsea nor anyone for that matter.

IMO, nice to let the bigger clubs like Real, Barca n Bayern feel how it's like to be outbidded, rejected etc n that's why even though I'm not a United supporter, I'm happy they put one up over the biggest clubs

I am with bro OS, though I dont like Big Sam, I dont mind seeing him or even Alan Pardew leading England just for laughs�

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mai ley... england is already a laughing stock in international football.. ��

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the next joke is to appoint relegation specialist managers like big Sam and Pardew...�

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we need a better manager who is more modern looking... enough of woy jokers etc

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even if you appoint Brendan Rogers, i think will be a better choice than any of the above... ��

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arsene wenger is probably out.. french and English dun talk very well ;p

mai ley... england is already a laughing stock in international football.. ��

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the next joke is to appoint relegation specialist managers like big Sam and Pardew...�

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we need a better manager who is more modern looking... enough of woy jokers etc

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even if you appoint Brendan Rogers, i think will be a better choice than any of the above... ��

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arsene wenger is probably out.. french and English dun talk very well ;p

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ok ok also can. I want to see him write 1000 words of death by football, say without sturridge england cmi, si gin na play as wing back� [laugh]

Edited by Bismarck, 11 July 2016 - 11:11 AM.

According to James Pearce, Pool are no longer pursuing Gotze.

http://www.liverpool...-gotze-11593690

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Yep, hands and legs up in full agreement. LFC don't need players that are not fully convinced and committed.

For the record, I don't rate Pogba at �100mil.
�50-�60mil can consider. I don't think United paying that price just to spite Real.
In fact, I don't believe any club buys players just to prevent another club from getting that player, not even City nor Chelsea nor anyone for that matter.

IMO, nice to let the bigger clubs like Real, Barca n Bayern feel how it's like to be outbidded, rejected etc n that's why even though I'm not a United supporter, I'm happy they put one up over the biggest clubs

11 July 2016 - 08:58 PM
Osprey23

Shandong Luneng have signed Graziano Pelle for a fee of �12m from Southampton and Papiss Ciss� from Newcastle for �5m.

11 July 2016 - 10:02 PM
Osprey23

Pogba's mum: "My son wants to stay at Juventus and the club and Riaola know what he wants".

Look like the champagne might have to put back into the chiller first.

I think it is all down to Pogba now.

11 July 2016 - 10:10 PM
Osprey23

Liverpool are mulling over their next move in attempts to sign Piotr Zielinski. May end interest after having �11.75m bid rejected.

[David Anderson, Daily Mirror]

11 July 2016 - 10:28 PM
Civic2000

Pogba's mum: "My son wants to stay at Juventus and the club and Riaola know what he wants".

Look like the champagne might have to put back into the chiller first.

I think it is all down to Pogba now.

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There is another report saying that�Juventus�rejected �132m (�112m)�offer from Man�United. You believe? I don�t believe. �They can keep him for�another 10 years.� Base on his Euro 2016 performance, he is not even worth 50 mil.

11 July 2016 - 11:37 PM
Osprey23

Former Arsenal keeper could earn a contract at Liverpool

http://www.liverpool...ntract-11599192

There is another report saying that Juventus rejected �132m (£112m) offer from Man United. You believe? I don�t believe. They can keep him for another 10 years. Base on his Euro 2016 performance, he is not even worth 50 mil.

I believe Man Utd has the money to make the bid. But I am not sure if they have.

If they indeed made the bid, I don't believe Juventus will reject it unless Pogba made it clear that he doesn't want the move.

However if that's the case, the agent would have informed Man Utd and they won't make the bid.

Have to agree on your valuation based on Euro performance. Joe "Welsh Pirlo" Allen made it to the official team of the tournament and yet he is available for �10m.

Edited by Osprey23, 11 July 2016 - 11:51 PM.

12 July 2016 - 12:05 AM
Osprey23

Manchester City will sign Marlos Moreno on a 5 year deal and loan him immediately to La Liga. Deportivo La Coru�a front of the queue.

12 July 2016 - 06:38 AM
Osprey23

On Sakho's anti-doping case.

http://www.telegraph...-over-doping-v/

Looks like the French papers are right. Substance NOT on list but WADA insisted that Sakho be banned because of the family of drug which the substance belongs to.

Edited by Osprey23, 12 July 2016 - 06:41 AM.

12 July 2016 - 08:30 AM
Spring

On Sakho's anti-doping case.

http://www.telegraph...-over-doping-v/

Looks like the French papers are right. Substance NOT on list but WADA insisted that Sakho be banned because of the family of drug which the substance belongs to.

Seems like for once UEFA not the culprit but WADA instead?
They might appeal against UEFA's decision to let Sakho off!!

http://www.mirror.co...e-legal-8401238

12 July 2016 - 08:57 AM
Osprey23

Seems like for once UEFA not the culprit but WADA instead?
They might appeal against UEFA's decision to let Sakho off!!

http://www.mirror.co...e-legal-8401238

Don't think they have a case bro.

During the hearing when Sakho presented his case, WADA did not even has anyone representive to present their case. UEFA then had an easy decision to make. Substance not on list, Sakho cleared of any charges.

Hearing don't want to be present then now want to appeal? They can go fly kite lah

12 July 2016 - 09:05 AM
Spring

Don't think they have a case bro.

During the hearing when Sakho presented his case, WADA did not even has anyone representive to present their case. UEFA then had an easy decision to make. Substance not on list, Sakho cleared of any charges.

Hearing don't want to be present then now want to appeal? They can go fly kite lah

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Haha you got a point, don't want top be present at hearing n now want to appeal!!

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Trouble with this WADA is that they can be overzealous. Happen to other sports as well so don't think Pool or football being singled out here. Anyway, it's a real pity for club, country and player. Lose lose situation. Personally I feel benefit of any doubt should be given to sportsman till solid evidence is presented otherwise a similar situation will happen again.

12 July 2016 - 09:39 AM
Ngseeming

I am a long time admirer of Ah Seng, esp after he cured his myopic problems.

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But those gunner fans who pay good monies for merchandise and tickets and the club just lock it into their account with no intentions to compete on transfer market may not be overjoyed. They have backed out on at least 2 reported deals so far. Youth and long term policy is at best idealism. Even if the players are loyal, their agents may not be. With Arsenal languishing in the eternal top 4 positions, one has little hope that they can hold on the top promising young stars. They would go either for financial or footballing reasons, if not for both.�

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Not many fully grasp the commercial impacts on EPL. The teams do not depend so much for success on the pitch. LFC, like Ed said, despite their recent (or not so recent) drought, they are still No. 2 shirt seller in UK. MU revenue grow by over 30% over the past 3 underwhelming seasons. Arsenal earned more TV money than Leicester last season etc

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So it's worth to keep the momentum going by any means. New players, or even new managers to stay in the limelight. Or for some to survive in the premiership where TV money of abt 65 mil is guarantee by just being there.

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If Pogba is ex at 100 mil, W Ham just slapped 100 mil price tag on Payet.

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If Lambo is out of touch and mere dream for me, it's a toy for many.

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If one thinks that MU is reckless financially, the latest report (June 2014) said they have the lowest wage to revenue % in EPL. (Obviously they were help by the huge revenue base) Among the top teams, Arsenal is next with 55%. Rest of the top teams are ard 60%. WBA had the hight at 75%.

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Therein lies the spending power of MU.

12 July 2016 - 11:16 AM
Osprey23

Bro Ngseeming

Not sure on the latest but with Zlatan and Mkhitaryan onboard, the wage numbers certainly have gone up significantly.

West Ham put a price tag of �50m on Payet but i seriously doubt anyone will be paying that.

Man Utd model is built on success to drive commercial and with loads of money, continue achieve success.

That's the reason why Man Utd will not hesitate to spend big, not just because they can, but also they must. Let's put it this way, they can't afford to have barren spells like what Pool are going through. The business model will crash

Edited by Osprey23, 12 July 2016 - 11:17 AM.

12 July 2016 - 11:27 AM
L23

Bro Ngseeming

Not sure on the latest but with Zlatan and Mkhitaryan onboard, the wage numbers certainly have gone up significantly.

West Ham put a price tag of �50m on Payet but i seriously doubt anyone will be paying that.

Man Utd model is built on success to drive commercial and with loads of money, continue achieve success.

That's the reason why Man Utd will not hesitate to spend big, not just because they can, but also they must. Let's put it this way, they can't afford to have barren spells like what Pool are going through. The business model will crash

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That's happened to Leeds�

12 July 2016 - 11:58 AM
Osprey23

That's happened to Leeds

Leeds do not have the fundation when they took that route imo.

They crashed even before they took off

12 July 2016 - 12:01 PM
Bismarck

That's happened to Leeds

Leeds is different case. The spend the money that they don't have at all.

No doubt Leeds is a big club. But commercially, just based on jersey sales alone, they can't even compare to Newcastle.

12 July 2016 - 04:54 PM
Osprey23

"And when you've a club like C. Palace will to pay �125-130k a week to a guy at LFC (Benteke), you do think it has gone barmy", says West Ham owner Sullivan who has valued Payet at �50m.

12 July 2016 - 05:14 PM
Osprey23

DEAL DONE: Swansea have signed Tyler Reid from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Mata, Schweinstiger, Rojo and Blind are all believed to be on Jose' clear out list

12 July 2016 - 05:19 PM
SuPerBoRed

DEAL DONE: Swansea have signed Tyler Reid from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

Mata, Schweinstiger, Rojo and Blind are all believed to be on Jose' clear out list

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you made me google who tyler reid is... and wonder if you did a typo somewhere.. ��

12 July 2016 - 08:56 PM
Osprey23

you made me google who tyler reid is... and wonder if you did a typo somewhere..

Haha sorry about that. I presume is an academy player?

Anyway, Pool clearing faster.

Skrtel, Canos and Ibe to be confirmed within days. Bogdan close to Wigan switch as well.

12 July 2016 - 09:34 PM
Sabian

For the Pool fans.

http://www.mirror.co...or_MF#nav-panel

12 July 2016 - 10:11 PM
Osprey23

Apparently Bonucci will renew with Juventus - �5m new contract. Juventus have rejected City's offer.

12 July 2016 - 10:46 PM
Osprey23

Jonas Hector's agent has confirmed that Liverpool have made an offer for him. (Sport)

The offer apparently is made before Euro and unlikely to be accepted by Koln who is hoping to sell him to a higher bidder

12 July 2016 - 10:49 PM
Osprey23

Write up on Spurs latest signing.

http://m.goal.com/s/...ms-new-signing?

12 July 2016 - 10:52 PM
Scion

off topic....

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anyone remember England legend Paul Gascoigne?

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49 year old only, but totally destroyed by alcoholism...

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these are his recent photos

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bet he doesn't even watched the Euro... probably just drinks his life away

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12 July 2016 - 11:29 PM
Osprey23

Swansea looking to launch a �10m bid for Leicester's Ulloa

12 July 2016 - 11:41 PM
Jamesc

Unfortunately monies rules.

This man citeh is like many of those chinese clubs. No proud history. Buy buy buy success only.

Creating more hatred than sarpork for this tiny club

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Man City has a proud history,

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The club's most successful period was in the late 1960s and early 1970s when they won the�League Championship,FA Cup,�League Cup�and�European Cup Winners' Cup�under the management team of�Joe Mercer�and�Malcolm Allison.

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12 July 2016 - 11:56 PM
Osprey23

off topic....

anyone remember England legend Paul Gascoigne?

49 year old only, but totally destroyed by alcoholism...

these are his recent photos

bet he doesn't even watched the Euro... probably just drinks his life away

Sad to see him in this state. Saw links to that article but didn't want to click. Anything from the rag I don't read

13 July 2016 - 06:35 AM
Osprey23

Surprise... Chelsea is after Drinkwater

13 July 2016 - 08:12 AM
Osprey23

City have signed Ger�nimo Rulli and will loan him to Sociedad with an obligation to buy for �7m. City will then have a buy-back clause. Rulli could remain with Real Sociedad until 2018 at which point City will exercise their buy-back clause and buy him for around �14m.

Summary: City have bought Rulli, will loan him to Sociedad, who will have to buy him for �7m, with City able to buy him back for �14m. [AS]

What a complicated transfer.

13 July 2016 - 08:21 AM
Osprey23

Recommended read for Pool fans. Simon Hughes outlined some pending changing to the club and also suggested that the offers from China are around �750m.

http://www.independe...s-a7133456.html

Only one thing I heard differently. Chilwell is close to a move. By end of this week should have news.

13 July 2016 - 08:27 AM
Osprey23

OT: Celtics lost to this team 1-0 in UCL qualifier.

Not too sure if BR will be a good choice for England.

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13 July 2016 - 08:30 AM
Hamburger

the legacy continues....

13 July 2016 - 08:39 AM
Spring

City have signed Ger�nimo Rulli and will loan him to Sociedad with an obligation to buy for �7m. City will then have a buy-back clause. Rulli could remain with Real Sociedad until 2018 at which point City will exercise their buy-back clause and buy him for around �14m.

Summary: City have bought Rulli, will loan him to Sociedad, who will have to buy him for �7m, with City able to buy him back for �14m. [AS]

What a complicated transfer.

The authorities Shld not allow this kind of transfers. Obviously big club milking the transfer market n it becomes like trading kettle. And to make matters worse, the smaller club, Sociedad in this case will be sort of indebted to City n leads to the feeder club situation which the authorities are keen to stop so as to ensure fair play.

Even ownership rules of FC doesn't allow an owner to own more than one club IIRC so this Shld be barred as well.

13 July 2016 - 09:32 AM
cashcow

OT: Celtics lost to this team 1-0 in UCL qualifier.

Not too sure if BR will be a good choice for England.

BR might be in for a shock sacking if they got kicked out of CL at this stage.

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I can only hope this will not happen.

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In life, you really need to have luckn esp ib football.

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Talk is cheap. Lots of hard work ahead for BR & Co.

13 July 2016 - 09:35 AM
Osprey23

The authorities Shld not allow this kind of transfers. Obviously big club milking the transfer market n it becomes like trading kettle. And to make matters worse, the smaller club, Sociedad in this case will be sort of indebted to City n leads to the feeder club situation which the authorities are keen to stop so as to ensure fair play.

Even ownership rules of FC doesn't allow an owner to own more than one club IIRC so this Shld be barred as well.

Tough bro.

Each and every transaction is in accordance to the rule. Nothing to fault City with.

Yes, owners cannot own more than one club in the same league but not stopping them to own different clubs in different leagues

13 July 2016 - 09:37 AM
L23

The authorities Shld not allow this kind of transfers. Obviously big club milking the transfer market n it becomes like trading kettle. And to make matters worse, the smaller club, Sociedad in this case will be sort of indebted to City n leads to the feeder club situation which the authorities are keen to stop so as to ensure fair play.

Even ownership rules of FC doesn't allow an owner to own more than one club IIRC so this Shld be barred as well.

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In business world, this is called Networking

13 July 2016 - 09:44 AM
Spring

Tough bro.

Each and every transaction is in accordance to the rule. Nothing to fault City with.

Yes, owners cannot own more than one club in the same league but not stopping them to own different clubs in different leagues

Yes it's tough obviously but rules can be added to make this a no-go.

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Eg A player cannot move to another club within say 1 or 2 transfer windows just after he joined a new club. I'm sure the authorities can implement something otherwise football will be cornered by the richest clubs which is slowly happening already and fair play may be compromised.

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I've always advocated not being envious of richer clubs and teams buying success and have chastised forumers and fans from saying clubs have no history etc which I still standby but a line has to be drawn on what a rich club is allowed to do and this selling on of players�should be stopped as it has crossed the line as far as I'm concerned.�

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I don't fault City, I fault the rules that allow them to do this. This is the ugly side of money, not the buying of players to improve your own team, my 2 cents.

Edited by Spring, 13 July 2016 - 09:46 AM.

13 July 2016 - 09:51 AM
Spring

In business world, this is called Networking

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In the interest of fair play, networking should not be allowed in football but admittedly it's easier said than done. Football is a sport after all not a business which I've always insisted on but unfortunately it is moving in that direction which is to the detriment of us genuine lovers of the game!

13 July 2016 - 10:32 AM
Osprey23

Yes it's tough obviously but rules can be added to make this a no-go.

Eg A player cannot move to another club within say 1 or 2 transfer windows just after he joined a new club. I'm sure the authorities can implement something otherwise football will be cornered by the richest clubs which is slowly happening already and fair play may be compromised.

I've always advocated not being envious of richer clubs and teams buying success and have chastised forumers and fans from saying clubs have no history etc which I still standby but a line has to be drawn on what a rich club is allowed to do and this selling on of players should be stopped as it has crossed the line as far as I'm concerned.

I don't fault City, I fault the rules that allow them to do this. This is the ugly side of money, not the buying of players to improve your own team, my 2 cents.

In this particular case, City possibly guilty of hogging. They know this keeper is good but can't give him starting berth. They also aware that Real Sociaded are interested in him and thus made this proposal.

As far as Sociadad is concern, they would probably be losing out on the player anyway. So this deal might be win-win as they get to loan the player with an obligatory clause to sign him and should City come back for him in the future, they are guarenteed of a profit.

Football transfers at the end of the day, still a willing buyer, willing seller and willing player transaction. Money can influence but will never be able to force a deal through if one party die die don't want to deal.

As for players not allowed to move within 1 or 2 windows, I don't think it will be received well as it seriously violate basic employment rights. What is being done now though, is to restrict a player from representing more than 2 clubs in the same season. Meaning if A played for Club X in preseason, get transferred to Club Y, played a game for them, he cannot play for Club Z in that season even if Club Y sold him off immediate in the same window.

Edited by Osprey23, 13 July 2016 - 10:35 AM.

13 July 2016 - 10:38 AM
Osprey23

In the interest of fair play, networking should not be allowed in football but admittedly it's easier said than done. Football is a sport after all not a business which I've always insisted on but unfortunately it is moving in that direction which is to the detriment of us genuine lovers of the game!

Bold portion is the reason why Liverpool are trailing Man Utd in financial means now. When we were successful in 70s and 80s, we made no effort to expand the commercial side of things, because of that belief held by the Anfield hierarchy.

Man Utd took the commercial path even before they started their dominance on the field.

The rest they say, is history.

13 July 2016 - 10:42 AM
Ngseeming

Again there is no good solution in this imperfect world.

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If one bars the players from playing in the same league after having played with another club, then one might as well scrap the Jan transfer window. It may hurt the smaller clubs which could not afford big squads, desperate for survival more.

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Probably the rules now already in place for the cup competition suffice for now.

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13 July 2016 - 11:05 AM
Spring

As for players not allowed to move within 1 or 2 windows, I don't think it will be received well as it seriously violate basic employment rights. What can be done though, is to restrict a player from representing more than 2 clubs in the same season. Meaning if A played for Club X in preseason, get transferred to Club Y, played a game for them, he cannot play for Club Z in that season even if Club Y sold him off immediate in the same window.

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I think there is�a rule presently that you can't be registered�for 3 clubs in�the same season but for this case, he never played for City so in theory, it's still 2 clubs so within the rules I think, something like that.

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Anyway, I feel strongly on this bartering/hogging or whatever you want to call it of players and feel the football authorities can surely come up with something to stop this. IMO, it's not a violation of employment cos he's still paid and employed not as if it's restrictive for the player to ply his trade.

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Sorry for the harping on this issue but this situation is much worse than what Chelsea always does by loaning out their players cos in their case not a single time do they have this immediate agreement that at the�end of the�loan to force the loan club to buy the player.

13 July 2016 - 11:11 AM
Osprey23

Klopp:"Mario's future is not with us"

Not sure how Pool are going to offload him.

13 July 2016 - 11:23 AM
Ngseeming

Worst scenario, just pay him off.

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Pool can afford to waste a few mil, I believe

13 July 2016 - 11:29 AM
Fooblack

Klopp:"Mario's future is not with us"

Not sure how Pool are going to offload him.

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if pool is resigned to losing the player anyway, might as well keep him in the roster in case there are many injuries during the season?�

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hardly any takers for mario in the market. the italian clubs aren't stupid to buy him outright either.. cheapo clubs will only try to loan him..�

OT: Celtics lost to this team 1-0 in UCL qualifier.

Not too sure if BR will be a good choice for England.

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i think it boils down to the lack of PLAN B lol�

13 July 2016 - 12:50 PM
Spring

if pool is resigned to losing the player anyway, might as well keep him in the roster in case there are many injuries during the season?�

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Each club can only register 25 players of which 8 has to be home grown so only 17 foreigners allowed. Registering MB means one precious vacancy is taken up so unless there is�a vacancy, it seems pointless to keep him.

13 July 2016 - 12:57 PM
Osprey23

if pool is resigned to losing the player anyway, might as well keep him in the roster in case there are many injuries during the season?

hardly any takers for mario in the market. the italian clubs aren't stupid to buy him outright either.. cheapo clubs will only try to loan him..

What makes it worse is that his agent probably won't be pushing very hard for him. Earned enough commission from Man Utd liao.

13 July 2016 - 01:02 PM
Osprey23

i think it boils down to the lack of PLAN B lol

Btw, profile of that club Celtic managed to lose to. BR allows them to set a milestone in their club history.

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13 July 2016 - 01:11 PM
Jamesc

OT: Celtics lost to this team 1-0 in UCL qualifier.

Not too sure if BR will be a good choice for England.

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England always get humiliated

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BR always get humiliated

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perfect match for each other.

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13 July 2016 - 02:28 PM
Wyfitms

OT: Celtics lost to this team 1-0 in UCL qualifier.

Not too sure if BR will be a good choice for England.

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dirty imps must have parked the bus after scoring a lucky set piece

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preventing BR from playing his free flowing football

13 July 2016 - 02:32 PM
Osprey23

dirty imps must have parked the bus after scoring a lucky set piece

preventing BR from playing his free flowing football

Based on his post match, sounds like they parked the bus from first minute. Lob one long ball and scored. Of course, Celtic showed lots of character

13 July 2016 - 02:32 PM
Wyfitms

Btw, profile of that club Celtic managed to lose to. BR allows them to set a milestone in their club history.

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come on rocky, u can do it!

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13 July 2016 - 02:37 PM
Wyfitms

Based on his post match, sounds like they parked the bus from first minute. Lob one long ball and scored. Of course, Celtic showed lots of character

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i am sure BR is very satisfied with the work rate and performance.

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the only problem was they were quite unlucky in front of goal after taking 50 shots from outside the box�

LOL actual quote from BR

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�No. There is obvious disappointment. There is no embarrassment. It was a tough game in tough conditions. We didn�t take our chances, they took their chance.

�We dominated and created enough chances to score. Sometimes it can happen, obviously with the pitch, an awkward bounce and all of a sudden the player is in, it�s into the floor and goes in.

�We have seen enough to see that we can get through in the second leg. Of course you are disappointed to lose. It was difficult, of course. They set up 5-4-1. And it doesn�t matter the team, the level. Teams have good organisation, 11 players behind the ball. Throw the pitch into that, it�s very, very tough for the players. But we created enough chances, their keeper made fantastic saves. It gives us a bit of work to do in the second leg.�

13 July 2016 - 02:44 PM
Jamesc

Celtic just needs to score

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and we have just the man

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for the job and he is available

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for a mere 16m.

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13 July 2016 - 02:46 PM
Jamesc

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�No. There is obvious disappointment. There is no embarrassment. It was a tough game in tough conditions. We didn�t take our chances, they took their chance.

�We dominated and created enough chances to score. Sometimes it can happen, obviously with the pitch, an awkward bounce and all of a sudden the player is in, it�s into the floor and goes in.

�We have seen enough to see that we can get through in the second leg. Of course you are disappointed to lose. It was difficult, of course. They set up 5-4-1. And it doesn�t matter the team, the level. Teams have good organisation, 11 players behind the ball. Throw the pitch into that, it�s very, very tough for the players. But we created enough chances, their keeper made fantastic saves. It gives us a bit of work to do in the second leg.�

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This is England manager material.

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13 July 2016 - 02:50 PM
Wyfitms

I am now truly amazed with the genius of LS

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it must have been a tremendous feat to almost deliver the league title�

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in spite of having a manager like BR�

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i don't think even pele or maradonna could have done that if BR was their manager.

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And LS's genius was so complete that he could even make the rest of the country vote BR as manager of the year.. WOW

Edited by Wyfitms, 13 July 2016 - 02:51 PM.

13 July 2016 - 03:07 PM
Bacteria83

This is kena caught by mata with his pant down.

13 July 2016 - 03:19 PM
Osprey23

Wilfried Bony is set to leave Manchester City, with Galatasaray offering a �3m loan spell in Turkey.

Can go against Skrtel again

13 July 2016 - 04:35 PM
Bismarck

Once a fraud always a fraud. I dare say the best man for the job is worse than woy. Simply because woy thinks he is good where else best man pretend to be good.

13 July 2016 - 05:06 PM
L23

Bold portion is the reason why Liverpool are trailing Man Utd in financial means now. When we were successful in 70s and 80s, we made no effort to expand the commercial side of things, because of that belief held by the Anfield hierarchy.

Man Utd took the commercial path even before they started their dominance on the field.

The rest they say, is history.

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Sound like Nokia..

"we didn't do anything wrong..."�

But they didn't revolve to be a better brand...

13 July 2016 - 05:31 PM
Galantspeedz

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Eg A player cannot move to another club within say 1 or 2 transfer windows just after he joined a new club. I'm sure the authorities can implement something otherwise football will be cornered by the richest clubs which is slowly happening already and fair play may be compromised.

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you know how much dead wood that pool would have been stuck with?

13 July 2016 - 05:36 PM
Spring

you know how much dead wood that pool would have been stuck with?

Too bad. Clubs have to live by their decisions be it good or bad and perhaps they will be more careful of their purchases. Idea though is to disallow trading of players by bigger clubs to smaller clubs for an immediate profit which is against the spirit of player movement.��

13 July 2016 - 05:43 PM
Jamesc

Bold portion is the reason why Liverpool are trailing Man Utd in financial means now. When we were successful in 70s and 80s, we made no effort to expand the commercial side of things, because of that belief held by the Anfield hierarchy.

Man Utd took the commercial path even before they started their dominance on the field.

The rest they say, is history.

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This was started by Sir Matt Busby who visited New York Yankee stadium

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and saw the director boxes and started the commercialisation of the club.

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This brought in so much money they could afford to buy the best players.

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13 July 2016 - 05:58 PM
Osprey23

Surprise... Chelsea is after Drinkwater

Damn it, got it all wrong. They are after his midfield partner

According to reports from France, Chelsea have agreed a fee of �35 mill with Leicester City for N'Golo Kante

13 July 2016 - 06:06 PM
Osprey23

Wilfried Bony is set to leave Manchester City, with Galatasaray offering a �3m loan spell in Turkey.

Can go against Skrtel again

Reports in Turkey suggest Galatasaray to make �4m bid for Lucas Leiva.

Can some Turks please come in for Balo, please

13 July 2016 - 06:19 PM
Spring

Can't believe that the FA is speaking to Sam Allardyce for the vacant England Mgr post.

It's official from Sunderland FC website....

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https://www.safc.com...t-sam-allardyce

13 July 2016 - 07:43 PM
Hosaybo

Seems like quite a few supporter for him leh.....

13 July 2016 - 08:15 PM
Osprey23

Seems like quite a few supporter for him leh.....

SAF also back him. When SAF recommend, usually good.

Oh wait...

13 July 2016 - 10:38 PM
cashcow

Sound like Nokia..

"we didn't do anything wrong..."�

But they didn't revolve to be a better brand...

Issues of branding issues with Liverpool started the day Tom Hicks and George Gillet Jr bought over this well known club in 2007 with borrowed money and tried to make money from this so called prized "investment". It turned out to be a financial disaster. Instead of improving the club's brand, most of the time and resources were spend on bickering between Hicks & Co and the management team with Rick Parry and Rafa Benitez on the receiving end.

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It was well known that during those years, the club struggled to meet the interest payments on the loans taken out as part of the leveraged buyout. It also meant that there was a lack of investment in players resulting in declining performances on the pitch. All that was but a bad phase of the club's history.

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Now with FSG on board, it is more of steadying and strengthening the Liverpool ship and growing the club domestically and globally eg physically increasing capacity of the stadium and accelerating the global brand franchise, endorsements and partnership arrangements.�

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Long story cut short; it is more of catch-up time and it cannot be helped if Man U or Arsenal or even other Johnny-come-latelys has moved ahead of LFC, because past historical glories alone is never good enough.

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So better late than never.There is still hope for Liverpool specially if a genuine deep pocketed suitor is willing to dish out the real $$$, and be committed to leap-frog the club to the where it should rightfully be.

13 July 2016 - 10:58 PM
cashcow

SAF also back him. When SAF recommend, usually good.

Oh wait...

SAF is still a much respected personality in the British football scene. So his views and opinions carries much weight.

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But he was wrong with endorsing David Moyes for the Man U manager post.

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Did he or didn't he has some say on LVG's appointment to replace Moyes as a Board director of Man U?

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Now he endorse JM for Man U. SAF could be right this third time round, right.

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Perhaps he could be also right with Big Sam, being an "appropriate" coach from a "English" coach viewpoint.

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Back on past track record, the FA's selection committee usually end up choosing the most 'politically correct" candidate. Big Fat Sam seems to fit the profile well, very well.

13 July 2016 - 11:13 PM
Meanmachine

There is another report saying that�Juventus�rejected �132m (�112m)�offer from Man�United. You believe? I don�t believe. �They can keep him for�another 10 years.� Base on his Euro 2016 performance, he is not even worth 50 mil.

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� � Thy are taking ManUted as sucker, for whatever reason that skull head is NOT every pounds he's worth, for all i care, I think by keeping Fellaini and Mata is a best deal than " PooBor "

13 July 2016 - 11:23 PM
Meanmachine

I firmly believe a player in any calibre and clubs takes at least 24 months to gel, live and play well, let alone understand the true culture of the club. �IN football term it is not about height or size, we have ebony and ivory ( T.Sheringham and Andy Cole ) characters, hardly speak a word, but a terror once thy kick a ball.

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What have we got here, Mata and Fellaini ( Fellaini can win ball by his head knock down to Mata, who can shoot from all angle and distribution, But I am nt here to tell Jose what to do, He can't afford to do another SAF's mistake...

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Yes, yes I have heard all he say was Mata has no pace, he can't track back like Oscar , Hazard is another midfielder who can attack and shoot, every players has their strength and weakness.

14 July 2016 - 12:49 AM
Othello

Seems like quite a few supporter for him leh.....

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I for one feel it might turn out good. He knows how to work with what he had, I think he'll definitely be better than Woeful Woy

14 July 2016 - 08:14 AM
Ktglfc

I for one feel it might turn out good. He knows how to work with what he had, I think he'll definitely be better than Woeful Woy

Let him try out ... Can't be worse than Roy

14 July 2016 - 08:31 AM
Osprey23

Not surprising at all for me.

http://www.express.c...ier-League-News

Klopp told Karius to snub Olympics so that he will not miss the start of season. Clearly if Migs still the No.1, Karius going to Olympics or not won't matter much.

14 July 2016 - 08:43 AM
Osprey23

Canos off to Norwich - �2.5m rising to �4.5 with first option (not buy back)

Skrtel off to Fenerbache - �5.5m

Ibe off to Bournemouth (soon) - �15m

This week is a good week for Pool in terms of sales

14 July 2016 - 09:54 AM
Fooblack

Canos off to Norwich - �2.5m rising to �4.5 with first option (not buy back)

Skrtel off to Fenerbache - �5.5m

Ibe off to Bournemouth (soon) - �15m

This week is a good week for Pool in terms of sales

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Sakho may not be ready for that start of the season so Pool is down to Lovren and Matip. �they better stay fit and matip better put on a few pounds as he seems a bit light weight for the epl�

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hope they inserted a buy back for ibe. otherwise, his potential, if exploited, may come back to haunt Klopp on this decision. �

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as a long-faithful servant, Skrtel deserved a better send off than the recent happiness at his departure. forever, he did himself no favours for his vulgarity at Klopp recently

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seems from this point, Klopp is more interested in selling than buying. any further transfers in may well be determined by how much deadwood he can clear...�

14 July 2016 - 10:03 AM
Galantspeedz

Too bad. Clubs have to live by their decisions be it good or bad and perhaps they will be more careful of their purchases. Idea though is to disallow trading of players by bigger clubs to smaller clubs for an immediate profit which is against the spirit of player movement.��

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Would this not be as good as any of us being tied down to a company for a year or two, without being allowed to switch jobs?

Not surprising at all for me.

http://www.express.c...ier-League-News

Klopp told Karius to snub Olympics so that he will not miss the start of season. Clearly if Migs still the No.1, Karius going to Olympics or not won't matter much.

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rejecting a chance to play for his country.......... hmm...

14 July 2016 - 10:07 AM
Osprey23

rejecting a chance to play for his country.......... hmm...

Give other young keepers a chance. His target now should be the NT, not Olympic squad.

To reach this target, he must do well for his club.

Edited by Osprey23, 14 July 2016 - 10:12 AM.

14 July 2016 - 10:12 AM
Spring

Would this not be as good as any of us being tied down to a company for a year or two, without being allowed to switch jobs?

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It's not the same comparison right?

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We don't get traded to another company unlike players. That's the fundamental difference between our contracts and a footballer. And that's why we have the�Bosman transfer where players are free to move at the end of their contract unlike pre Bosman days.

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I've never heard of an employee here who has joined a new company only to be "sold" to another employer here so not an apple to apple comparison.

14 July 2016 - 10:16 AM
Osprey23

Mauro Icardi is wanted by six clubs, including; Arsenal and Spurs. (Source - Calcio Mercato)

14 July 2016 - 11:19 AM
cashcow

Sakho may not be ready for that start of the season so Pool is down to Lovren and Matip. �they better stay fit and matip better put on a few pounds as he seems a bit light weight for the epl�

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hope they inserted a buy back for ibe. otherwise, his potential, if exploited, may come back to haunt Klopp on this decision. �

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as a long-faithful servant, Skrtel deserved a better send off than the recent happiness at his departure. forever, he did himself no favours for his vulgarity at Klopp recently

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seems from this point, Klopp is more interested in selling than buying. any further transfers in may well be determined by how much deadwood he can clear...�

Stock clearance sale of surplus players affects every club, not just Liverpool alone. Man U, Citeh, Chelsea, Arsenal and the rest have to do trading of players here and there.

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It seems that Klopp is managing this departure of 'released' players well �without firesale prices.

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Looks like the present team is undergoing a refreshing change for the better.

14 July 2016 - 11:45 AM
Fooblack

as an aside, Pool's newly acquired Gruijic looks a man-mountain in his first game at the club in the friendly last nite.�

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comparision with Matic at Chelsea are bound to surface due to their similar frame and size, and playing position and style. �

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i really wonder if Klopp still need to go out and grab another central midfielder. �The current players in Can, Gruijic, Allen, Henderson and agruably Milner looks ok unless he is looking for something this current players cannot offer.

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I am excluding Lucas as either he will be kept in the squad as a back CB or be sold off..�

14 July 2016 - 12:04 PM
Osprey23

seems from this point, Klopp is more interested in selling than buying. any further transfers in may well be determined by how much deadwood he can clear...

I do believe although there is a need to trim the squad, the lack of incoming activity is also due to deadlock in negotiation.

Key players to move on are Benteke and Balotelli. Transfer fees recouping aside, the two will free up �200kpw worth of wages.

I really pity Zielinski. Napoli bid accepted. Our similar bid in value rejected. Zielinski refused to discuss terms with Napoli. Now Milan came in with a �18m bid which is higher and get accepted by Udinese too. Will see how Zielinski response to it now. If Klopp's lure is so strong, he is likely to reject all personal terms talk and force Udinese to accept our bid. If that is to happen, will be late in the window.

Dahoud's situation remains unchanged. Either we give BMG an offer they can't refuse, or we wait till next summer.

Chilwell closest. Hopefully by end of this week can get some news.

Leverkusen had been contacted on Tah. But I have not receive any credible info on the outcome of our enquiry. Just hope we make the move if Leverkusen is willing to do business.

14 July 2016 - 12:30 PM
Osprey23

as an aside, Pool's newly acquired Gruijic looks a man-mountain in his first game at the club in the friendly last nite.

comparision with Matic at Chelsea are bound to surface due to their similar frame and size, and playing position and style.

i really wonder if Klopp still need to go out and grab another central midfielder. The current players in Can, Gruijic, Allen, Henderson and agruably Milner looks ok unless he is looking for something this current players cannot offer.

I am excluding Lucas as either he will be kept in the squad as a back CB or be sold off..

Grujic had a good outing and I only manage to watch the highlights. I will find time over the weekend to catch the match in full. From the first friendly, Klopp went 4-2-3-1. If that's what he wants for next season, I would say we still need that controller. Grujic if you ask me, is still a B2B like Can, based on how he played for Red Star.

Assuming Can is taking one of the midfield spot, none of whom we have compliment Can as a partner. Allen, Hendo and Milner are more suited in a midfield 3. Ideally, if we are to sign one to partner Can, I hope it would be a DLP like Dahoud or Neves, or a pure DM destroyer like William Carvalho.

14 July 2016 - 12:52 PM
Galantspeedz

It's not the same comparison right?

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We don't get traded to another company unlike players. That's the fundamental difference between our contracts and a footballer. And that's why we have the�Bosman transfer where players are free to move at the end of their contract unlike pre Bosman days.

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I've never heard of an employee here who has joined a new company only to be "sold" to another employer here so not an apple to apple comparison.

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but the basics are the same....

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and though we don't hear of company A selling to Company B but we do hear of Staff A joining Staff B and get rewarded by it, something like signing on bonus

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and yes company do buy out another employee's contract.....�

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and maybe our normal skill set not hard to find so no need pay transfer fee.............�

Give other young keepers a chance. His target now should be the NT, not Olympic squad.

To reach this target, he must do well for his club.

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i don't agree that a player should be allowed to choose which level to play for his country.......... but that's my own opinion

Edited by Galantspeedz, 14 July 2016 - 01:19 PM.

14 July 2016 - 01:44 PM
Osprey23

i don't agree that a player should be allowed to choose which level to play for his country.......... but that's my own opinion

Sorry for not making myself clear.

Karius did not choose the level he should play but rather, he is working hard to be chosen by his NT. If this call up his from Jochim Low, Klopp won't stop him.

My point is this. Between going for the Olympic and missing the chance to establish yourself as the No.1 in your new club, after the manager expressed his desire for you to stay is a no brainer.

The matter was brought up to the German Federation for discussion and they respected Karius' decision.

Beside, Karius probably also eager to have the chance to play at a World Class stadium like the Emirates on the opening day

Edited by Osprey23, 14 July 2016 - 01:49 PM.

14 July 2016 - 02:18 PM
Fooblack

Sorry for not making myself clear.

Karius did not choose the level he should play but rather, he is working hard to be chosen by his NT. If this call up his from Jochim Low, Klopp won't stop him.

My point is this. Between going for the Olympic and missing the chance to establish yourself as the No.1 in your new club, after the manager expressed his desire for you to stay is a no brainer.

The matter was brought up to the German Federation for discussion and they respected Karius' decision.

Beside, Karius probably also eager to have the chance to play at a World Class stadium like the Emirates on the opening day

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playing for the junior level in the olympics is really a waste of time imho. national team wise, i agreed more worth it in terms of exposure and development.�

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make no mistake about it, Karius is competing with Mingolet for the right to be no.1 GK for the start of the season. I think Klopp is gonna give him the chance, having seen how Mingolet has played in the last season. He shouldnt have too much things to lose to be honest...�

14 July 2016 - 02:31 PM
L23

Paul Labile Pogba and Manchester United have agreed personal terms.

14 July 2016 - 02:35 PM
Galantspeedz

Sorry for not making myself clear.

Karius did not choose the level he should play but rather, he is working hard to be chosen by his NT. If this call up his from Jochim Low, Klopp won't stop him.

My point is this. Between going for the Olympic and missing the chance to establish yourself as the No.1 in your new club, after the manager expressed his desire for you to stay is a no brainer.

The matter was brought up to the German Federation for discussion and they respected Karius' decision.

Beside, Karius probably also eager to have the chance to play at a World Class stadium like the Emirates on the opening day

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i think playing in the olympics will be good exposure...... he don't have to worry about playing at emirates, he should have many chances at that

14 July 2016 - 03:10 PM
Spring

but the basics are the same....

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and though we don't hear of company A selling to Company B but we do hear of Staff A joining Staff B and get rewarded by it, something like signing on bonus

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and yes company do buy out another employee's contract.....�

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and maybe our normal skill set not hard to find so no need pay transfer fee.............�

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Think we getting out of point here.

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My point is on not allowing a club (employer in your scenario) to financially gain by trading a player (employee in your scenario) to another club (employer) thru them when they never owned the player in the first place.

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There is no precedent in our local context and I also don't see any breach of employees rights etc as the employee could simply move from his current employer to the final destination employer without the need to go thru this intermediary employer so no comparison at all and also nothing to do with employee rewards, buying out of contract etc which is an entirely different matter altogether.

14 July 2016 - 05:45 PM
Osprey23

i think playing in the olympics will be good exposure...... he don't have to worry about playing at emirates, he should have many chances at that

But at Olympics he will be facing U21 or U23 teams right? Pit against the top strikers plying their trades in the BPL I think he can learn more.

I do agree Klopp is being selfish here but as long as Karius agrees, the German Federation agrees, everyone is happy.

14 July 2016 - 05:52 PM
Osprey23

If Big Sam lands the England job, Sunderland will target Moyes as the replacement.

14 July 2016 - 05:53 PM
Jamesc

Arsenal�plan to offer��42m and Oliver Giroud�for�Gonzalo Higua�n; it is thought that Napoli will hold out for �42m.
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Napoli really know how to bargain and know a bad deal when they see one.

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14 July 2016 - 06:01 PM
Jamesc

Can't believe that the FA is speaking to Sam Allardyce for the vacant England Mgr post.

It's official from Sunderland FC website....

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https://www.safc.com...t-sam-allardyce

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The FA is all about consistency.

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They are always consistently picking

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bad managers for England.

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Why change now?

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I support Fat Sam for Engerland.

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14 July 2016 - 06:02 PM
Jamesc

If Big Sam lands the England job, Sunderland will target Moyes as the replacement.

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I wonder how many mirrors Sunderland fans broke.

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14 July 2016 - 06:04 PM
Jamesc

I just cannot wait to see Jermaine Defoe

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playing up front for Engerland again

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under Fat Sam.

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14 July 2016 - 06:06 PM
Jamesc

Paul Labile Pogba and Manchester United have agreed personal terms.

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I have nothing against Pogba

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but even Allen is better than him.

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I know cos I watched all the Euros.

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14 July 2016 - 06:13 PM
Galantspeedz

Think we getting out of point here.

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My point is on not allowing a club (employer in your scenario) to financially gain by trading a player (employee in your scenario) to another club (employer) thru them when they never owned the player in the first place.

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There is no precedent in our local context and I also don't see any breach of employees rights etc as the employee could simply move from his current employer to the final destination employer without the need to go thru this intermediary employer so no comparison at all and also nothing to do with employee rewards, buying out of contract etc which is an entirely different matter altogether.

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this gets me confused... man city buy the player, loan the player and club buy player for 7m.... thereafter man city buy for 14m.... unless i understand wrongly... i actually term it as man city paying the spanish club for developing the player�

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Don't think they do it for financial gain but more to hoard prospects...... good and bad i guess.....

14 July 2016 - 06:49 PM
Spring

this gets me confused... man city buy the player, loan the player and club buy player for 7m.... thereafter man city buy for 14m.... unless i understand wrongly... i actually term it as man city paying the spanish club for developing the player�

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Don't think they do it for financial gain but more to hoard prospects...... good and bad i guess.....

Although its not mentioned in bro O23 post, I'm assuming City bought him for less than 7m** so they will make�a profit when Sociedad is forced to buy him at the end of the season and that's what I feel is not correct cos City just a middleman in this transfer and earning a profit for nothing.

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As for the buy back of 14m, it's a fair and common practice amongst clubs to sell a player and put a buy back�clause which obviously has to be higher than the original price otherwise the selling club (Sociedad in this case) will not agree to it.�So nothing wrong with this.

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**Fair assumption that the buying price should be lower than 7m otherwise why would City want to embark on this at all if it's more than 7mil cos it would make no economic sense as�they will�be�losing money if it's more than 7mil.

14 July 2016 - 06:55 PM
Osprey23

Napoli really know how to bargain and know a bad deal when they see one.

I seriously doubt this rumour.

Firstly, even though Higuain might be a better striker than Giroud, he is not �42m better. Secondly, they are around the same age, so it really make no sense to trade up a striker for one who is as old. Thirdly, Giroud is currently getting higher wages than Higuain. Is Napoli going to offer him the same wage at least? If not, why would Giroud be interested in the move?

14 July 2016 - 07:10 PM
Osprey23

Reports from Germany emerging that Leroy San� will be joining Man City in a 4 year deal. Fee of �50m mentioned.

Close to �100m spent over 2 summers on young wingers.

Pep still has a keeper to sign

14 July 2016 - 07:21 PM
Galantspeedz

Although its not mentioned in bro O23 post, I'm assuming City bought him for less than 7m** so they will make�a profit when Sociedad is forced to buy him at the end of the season and that's what I feel is not correct cos City just a middleman in this transfer and earning a profit for nothing.

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City have signed Ger�nimo Rulli and will loan him to Sociedad with an obligation to buy for �7m. City will then have a buy-back clause. Rulli could remain with Real Sociedad until 2018 at which point City will exercise their buy-back clause and buy him for around �14m.�

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above is 023 post, i interpret as man city will confirm buy Rulli at 14m in 2018.

14 July 2016 - 08:29 PM
Osprey23

City have signed Ger�nimo Rulli and will loan him to Sociedad with an obligation to buy for �7m. City will then have a buy-back clause. Rulli could remain with Real Sociedad until 2018 at which point City will exercise their buy-back clause and buy him for around �14m.

above is 023 post, i interpret as man city will confirm buy Rulli at 14m in 2018.

If I remember correctly the source is AS? Sometimes the translation to English can be a little off. But since I didn't see the original article on Spainish, I can only take whatever is translated and share.

So my apology if there is error along the way :)

Ya, based on the above, my interpretation is the same as bro GS. Hence my comment about it being a very complicated transfer deal.

14 July 2016 - 08:42 PM
Spurman

Theres a funny quote... definately fake.

About this italian striker. Pelle whos not even first choice for at his former club southampton and who just made a move to shandong soccer team...and salary as much as zlatan ibramovic apparrently.

He was quote saying "it was always my chrismas wish to play for shandong. I have always followed them since i was a kid and now finally i have joined my dream club"

14 July 2016 - 09:16 PM
Osprey23

Martin Skrtel has completed his move to Fenebarche. Liverpool insisted that that he must move overseas.

During this 8 and a half year stay at Liverpool, no player has scored more goals against Liverpool than Skrtel himself. 7 own goals.

14 July 2016 - 11:43 PM
Spring

City have signed Ger�nimo Rulli and will loan him to Sociedad with an obligation to buy for �7m. City will then have a buy-back clause. Rulli could remain with Real Sociedad until 2018 at which point City will exercise their buy-back clause and buy him for around �14m.

above is 023 post, i interpret as man city will confirm buy Rulli at 14m in 2018.

No club I know is silly enough to loan a player to another club for 1 season after which the club has to be buy this player for 7 mil n then another season or 2 later, the original club has to buy him back for double the price. Ask yourself whether this makes sense or not?

15 July 2016 - 06:49 AM
Picnic06-Biante15

No club I know is silly enough to loan a player to another club for 1 season after which the club has to be buy this player for 7 mil n then another season or 2 later, the original club has to buy him back for double the price. Ask yourself whether this makes sense or not?

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Make ~~sense~~ cents�....

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15 July 2016 - 07:07 AM
Osprey23

OT: Latest Forbes' list of high value sports clubs

http://www.liverpool...l-club-11616627

First time a non-soccer club head the list. First time Pool is valued over �1b as well. But stil behind the Manchester clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea.

15 July 2016 - 08:16 AM
Galantspeedz

No club I know is silly enough to loan a player to another club for 1 season after which the club has to be buy this player for 7 mil n then another season or 2 later, the original club has to buy him back for double the price. Ask yourself whether this makes sense or not?

Erm... many things in football does not make sense... more so when moneybags start coming in

Anyway the interpretation is from what was posted, unless you have a better interpretation or article, we can only discuss based on what was posted...

15 July 2016 - 08:17 AM
Osprey23

No club I know is silly enough to loan a player to another club for 1 season after which the club has to be buy this player for 7 mil n then another season or 2 later, the original club has to buy him back for double the price. Ask yourself whether this makes sense or not?

Doesn't make sense to you and me but apparently make sense to Man City

Anyway, the original AS report here:
http://futbol.as.com...247_000497.html

15 July 2016 - 08:36 AM
Spring

Erm... many things in football does not make sense... more so when moneybags start coming in

Anyway the interpretation is from what was posted, unless you have a better interpretation or article, we can only discuss based on what was posted...

The report is in a foreign language so maybe there is misinterpretation so u can't say our discussion is not based on what was posted and anyway there is no official English interpretation of it unless u have one? Buy back clauses are never an obligation but an option to the original selling club but what u are saying is that City are obliged to buy back the player at double the price later which as I said doesn't make economical sense.

A few possibilities why it might be necessary to loan to Sociedad could be that the player is not able to get a work permit so loaned out to a foreign club first, another reason I can think of is he has some 3rd party ownership which is obliged to loan him to Sociedad first but either way the player can be loaned out to Sociedad even for free if needed but no need to sell to them n then buy back at double the price later.

Anyway even if my interpretation is wrong, the intention of my original post was for rules to not allow a club to buy n sell players immediately for a profit which was what I posted few times on n nvr did u mention about the obligation to buy back which would hv rendered my argument as flawed n instead u posted on the rights of an employee/player to switch employers/clubs??

Edited by Spring, 15 July 2016 - 08:38 AM.

15 July 2016 - 09:00 AM
Galantspeedz

Spring,

That was in relation to your suggestion of not allowing players to leave the club for a certain period after signing for the club

15 July 2016 - 09:04 AM
Jamesc

I seriously doubt this rumour.

Firstly, even though Higuain might be a better striker than Giroud, he is not �42m better. Secondly, they are around the same age, so it really make no sense to trade up a striker for one who is as old. Thirdly, Giroud is currently getting higher wages than Higuain. Is Napoli going to offer him the same wage at least? If not, why would Giroud be interested in the move?

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I feel sorry for Giroud nobody likes him, not appreciated in France,�

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not appreciated at Arsenal but he scores a lot of goals.

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15 July 2016 - 09:06 AM
Getzsfv

I think you are right. I also think its not true.

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I feel sorry for Giroud nobody likes him, not appreciated in France,�

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not appreciated at Arsenal but he scores a lot of goals.

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I will take Giroud over Pogba any day....

15 July 2016 - 09:07 AM
Jamesc

Martin Skrtel has completed his move to Fenebarche. Liverpool insisted that that he must move overseas.

During this 8 and a half year stay at Liverpool, no player has scored more goals against Liverpool than Skrtel himself. 7 own goals.

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All the best Mr Martin.�

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Phew we can score 7 less goals now

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to even things up.

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15 July 2016 - 09:09 AM
Osprey23

Ok, after trying my best to understand the Google translate and doing some background research, I think I might be able to make some sense out of the whole mess.

In 2014, Deportivo Maldonado bought Rulli from Estudiantes and immediately loan him to Real Sociedad. Agreement was for Real to buy him outright after 2 seasons.

My guess is that Real Sociedad are now unable to fulfil the obligation and Man City have stepped in to "help". By buying over Rulli on behalf of Real, the obligation to Maldonado is fulfilled. Not needing the keeper, Man City offered him back on loan to Real but by next year, they must buy him from Man City. In another word, City helped Real to buy the player first effectively.

For their involvement in this deal, City get a non-obligatory clause to exercise a buy back by Jun 2018 and also, entitled to 25% of the sell on value of Rulli from Sociedad. In his contract with Real to be signed once Real buy him over next season, Rulli will have a buy out clause of �40m which equate to a �10m fee to City if Real manage to sell him on before the end of his contract with Real till 2022.

Hope this settles the debate. I think the buy back of �14m is the sticky point. Now being non-obligatory makes sense. The earlier source I believe translated it wrongly. Should have used "can" instead of "will" when talking about the buy back.

Edited by Osprey23, 15 July 2016 - 09:18 AM.

15 July 2016 - 09:12 AM
Spring

Spring,

That was in relation to your suggestion of not allowing players to leave the club for a certain period after signing for the club

Exactly, so u could hv told me why u talking about city making a profit out of this when there is no profit at all (based on your interpretation)so the rules I'm asking to be implemented is a non starter in the first place and thus players moving freely becomes a moot point.

Edited by Spring, 15 July 2016 - 09:28 AM.

15 July 2016 - 09:27 AM
Spring

Ok, after trying my best to understand the Google translate and doing some background research, I think I might be able to make some sense out of the whole mess.

In 2014, Deportivo Maldonado bought Rulli from Estudiantes and immediately loan him to Real Sociedad. Agreement was for Real to buy him outright after 2 seasons.

My guess is that Real Sociedad are now unable to fulfil the obligation and Man City have stepped in to "help". By buying over Rulli on behalf of Real, the obligation to Estudiantes is fulfilled. Not needing the keeper, Man City offered him back on loan to Real but by next year, they must buy him from Man City. In another word, City helped Real to buy the player first effectively.

For their involvement in this deal, City get a non-obligatory clause to exercise a buy back by Jun 2018 and also, entitled to 25% of the sell on value of Rulli from Sociedad. In his contract with Real to be signed once Real buy him over next season, Rulli will have a buy out clause of �40m which equate to a �10m fee to City if Real manage to sell him on before the end of his contract with Real till 2022.

Hope this settles the debate. I think the buy back of �14m is the sticky point. Now being non-obligatory makes sense

Thks for the effort to search on this, much appreciated.

That's my original point, City making money out of this. Bigger club "helping out" a smaller club which shld be outlawed cos the smaller club would be indebted to the bigger team n possibly contradicts the rules of fair play.

Secondly, as u have mentioned, buy back clause is never obligatory which was why I posted that it makes no sense for City to be compelled to buy back a player at double the price. They may buy him back later if he proves a success but that will be at City's call and not an obligation.

Apologies for the many posts on this. Unlike many, I've nvr complained on City's excessive spending to improve their team cos that is their prerogative but to trade players for an instant profit, help out etc is against the spirit of the game.

Edited by Spring, 15 July 2016 - 09:31 AM.

15 July 2016 - 09:29 AM
Shorty

ok ok. no need to discuss anymore. the situation is clear now. although i dont get why man city is so helpful in buying the player for sociedad.

15 July 2016 - 09:37 AM
Spring

ok ok. no need to discuss anymore. the situation is clear now. although i dont get why man city is so helpful in buying the player for sociedad.

Quite clear to me. They are effectively lending Sociedad money to buy this player.

In return, if the player turns out good, they get to buy him back, if Sociedad sells him they get a profit out of it. I'm also speculating the price paid is possibly slightly less than 7mil so the lending costs of 7mil is also covered. They lose nothing and possibly gain. Of course, this player must have shown some potential for City to want to do this.

15 July 2016 - 09:52 AM
Osprey23

Quite clear to me. They are effectively lending Sociedad money to buy this player.

In return, if the player turns out good, they get to buy him back, if Sociedad sells him they get a profit out of it. I'm also speculating the price paid is possibly slightly less than 7mil so the lending costs of 7mil is also covered. They lose nothing and possibly gain. Of course, this player must have shown some potential for City to want to do this.

The Arabs are simply too good a businessman.

By helping, they will now be on good term with Real Sociedad. Next time if there is any transfer deals, easier to negotiate. Not saying City will hold them indebted but just base on good will basis is good enough.

Depending how they want to play it, they can even help another club to get Rulli at lower than �40m release clause. Before buy back expires, buy Rulli at the agreed �14m then sell to the other club at �30m. Win win for both at the expense of Real Sociadad

To me, as far as clubs are playing in accordance to the rule book, I am ok for them to be more creative about doing transfers. Too much restrictions can be boring and lesser discussion on this thread LOL

15 July 2016 - 09:54 AM
Galantspeedz

Exactly, so u could hv told me why u talking about city making a profit out of this when there is no profit at all (based on your interpretation)so the rules I'm asking to be implemented is a non starter in the first place and thus players moving freely becomes a moot point.

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huh? ok lor...... next time i try to reply you what you think i should reply you.... lol

I think you are right. I also think its not true.

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not appreciated at Arsenal but he scores a lot of goals.

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15 July 2016 - 10:31 AM
Jamesc

huh? ok lor...... next time i try to reply you what you think i should reply you.... lol

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15 July 2016 - 11:06 AM
Spring

The Arabs are simply too good a businessman.

By helping, they will now be on good term with Real Sociedad. Next time if there is any transfer deals, easier to negotiate. Not saying City will hold them indebted but just base on good will basis is good enough.

Depending how they want to play it, they can even help another club to get Rulli at lower than �40m release clause. Before buy back expires, buy Rulli at the agreed �14m then sell to the other club at �30m. Win win for both at the expense of Real Sociadad

To me, as far as clubs are playing in accordance to the rule book, I am ok for them to be more creative about doing transfers. Too much restrictions can be boring and lesser discussion on this thread LOL

U hit the nail on the head, rich clubs cornering the market and exploiting it for their benefit which makes for an uneven playing field. I admit City has done no wrong n so it's up to the Football legislators to tweak rules on this as that's what they are there for.

Before someone comes n say it's never an even playing field in the first place cos some clubs got more money, my take is u can't legislate if someone wants to throw extravagant sums of money at a FC but u can legislate to ensure that the sport remains fair n not allow for exploitation by the bigger clubs which this case clearly is. Won't u be indebted to City if u were Sociedad as u wouldn't even be able to get this player without City's help!

PS. Vitesse Arnhem has an extraordinarily amount of loanees from Chelsea n both clubs were investigated by the Dutch FA for having an improper relationship but was cleared so admittedly it's not easy to prove n in their case is just straight forward loaning of players not like this.

http://www.skysports...iety-allegation

http://futbolgrad.co...sea-connection/

15 July 2016 - 11:21 AM
Beregond

U hit the nail on the head, rich clubs cornering the market and exploiting it for their benefit which makes for an uneven playing field. I admit City has done no wrong n so it's up to the Football legislators to tweak rules on this as that's what they are there for.

Before someone comes n say it's never an even playing field in the first place cos some clubs got more money, my take is u can't legislate if someone wants to throw extravagant sums of money at a FC but u can legislate to ensure that the sport remains fair n not allow for exploitation by the bigger clubs which this case clearly is. Won't u be indebted to City if u were Sociedad as u wouldn't even be able to get this player without City's help!

PS. Vitesse Arnhem has an extraordinarily amount of loanees from Chelsea n both clubs were investigated by the Dutch FA for having an improper relationship but was cleared so admittedly it's not easy to prove n in their case is just straight forward loaning of players not like this.

http://www.skysports...iety-allegation

http://futbolgrad.co...sea-connection/

must see from which club pov also.

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normal case if u not a fan of man c, or chel, u would see as them taking advantage of those small clubs.

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but if u look from the pov of these small clubs, its a win win situation,�

not to mention long run, maybe that season alone they having problem paying wages

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with these deal with big clubs, at least they can hang on , till a big boss or sponcer come around

15 July 2016 - 11:22 AM
Galantspeedz

Spring, you mean like how Dortmund is indebted to Bayern?

15 July 2016 - 11:25 AM
Spring

must see from which club pov also.

normal case if u not a fan of man c, or chel, u would see as them taking advantage of those small clubs.

but if u look from the pov of these small clubs, its a win win situation,
not to mention long run, maybe that season alone they having problem paying wages

with these deal with big clubs, at least they can hang on , till a big boss or sponcer come around

Agreed from the smaller club POV, it's God sent!

I'm looking from a neutral perspective n trying to make Football a level playing field where possible so that us Football lovers will continue to support the sport we all love.

15 July 2016 - 11:31 AM
Spring

Spring, you mean like how Dortmund is indebted to Bayern?

That one can't prove as so far nothing in the records shows any impropriety.
The City/ Sociedad case is blatant n worse than the Chelsea/Vitesse case cos City is clearly funding the player n is so upfront n bold. Football shouldn't close one eye on this n it shld trigger some investigation at the very least.

15 July 2016 - 11:50 AM
Hamburger

I feel impelled to give plaudits to Martin skrtel for his years of service to LFC.

He has gone through ups and downs during his stay and eventually came back stronger to prove many critics wrong.

Bye Martin and I wish you well, be it here or Fenerbah�e.

15 July 2016 - 11:52 AM
Mrmilktooth

Thks for the effort to search on this, much appreciated.

That's my original point, City making money out of this. Bigger club "helping out" a smaller club which shld be outlawed cos the smaller club would be indebted to the bigger team n possibly contradicts the rules of fair play.

Secondly, as u have mentioned, buy back clause is never obligatory which was why I posted that it makes no sense for City to be compelled to buy back a player at double the price. They may buy him back later if he proves a success but that will be at City's call and not an obligation.

Apologies for the many posts on this. Unlike many, I've nvr complained on City's excessive spending to improve their team cos that is their prerogative but to trade players for an instant profit, help out etc is against the spirit of the game.

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this is just cheating la..

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like in CM... i 'create' many managers for different clubs so i can play cheat and beat the AI.. LOL

Spring, you mean like how Dortmund is indebted to Bayern?

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15 July 2016 - 11:59 AM
Galantspeedz

That one can't prove as so far nothing in the records shows any impropriety.
The City/ Sociedad case is blatant n worse than the Chelsea/Vitesse case cos City is clearly funding the player n is so upfront n bold. Football shouldn't close one eye on this n it shld trigger some investigation at the very least.

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https://www.theguard...hampions-league

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actually both already admitted there was a loan....�

15 July 2016 - 12:14 PM
Beregond

https://www.theguard...hampions-league

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actually both already admitted there was a loan....�

nothing wrong with a loan, as long as all account are done properly.

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u willing to lend, i willing to borrow, �1 of the earliest trade in the world.

i dun know why a big hoohaa .�

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but i totally fine with it .�

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i still waiting for some 1 to lend LEEDS FC �some money , haiz

15 July 2016 - 12:19 PM
Osprey23

That one can't prove as so far nothing in the records shows any impropriety.
The City/ Sociedad case is blatant n worse than the Chelsea/Vitesse case cos City is clearly funding the player n is so upfront n bold. Football shouldn't close one eye on this n it shld trigger some investigation at the very least.

Hmm, what if it is Real Sociedad who approached City for help? Also, for this case, it is at most a contractual dispute between Maldonado and Real Sociedad if they can't buy the player. Man City stepping in merely avoided the legal tussle which is not going to benefit either club.

City being rich, if they don't mind helping out, I really do not see any issue that merit investigation

15 July 2016 - 12:32 PM
Galantspeedz

I am also fine with what man city is doing...

Don't see any issue..in fact the player may be just a collateral for the loan

15 July 2016 - 12:51 PM
Spring

https://www.theguard...hampions-league

actually both already admitted there was a loan....

Good link! I was not aware of this. Then this is also not correct n shldnt be allowed.
Some of u feel it's perfectly OK for this arrangement ie loan n the City/Sociedad tie up, I guess it's up to the individual n their tolerance level. I suppose if the authorities are fine with it, I got no say then.

I am also fine with what man city is doing...

Don't see any issue..in fact the player may be just a collateral for the loan

City is in the Football business Leh not money lending right?
Have u ever wondered Why Sociedad don't borrow thru the normal means?

Hmm, what if it is Real Sociedad who approached City for help? Also, for this case, it is at most a contractual dispute between Maldonado and Real Sociedad if they can't buy the player. Man City stepping in merely avoided the legal tussle which is not going to benefit either club.

City being rich, if they don't mind helping out, I really do not see any issue that merit investigation

Maybe I'm being too suspicious but I don't believe a FC would lend another FC money with nothing in return and anyway as I mentioned, Football is a sport, not a money lending business so why can't Sociedad go to the bank n ask for a loan?

15 July 2016 - 01:08 PM
Galantspeedz

Good link! I was not aware of this. Then this is also not correct n shldnt be allowed.
Some of u feel it's perfectly OK for this arrangement ie loan n the City/Sociedad tie up, I guess it's up to the individual n their tolerance level. I suppose if the authorities are fine with it, I got no say then.

City is in the Football business Leh not money lending right?
Have u ever wondered Why Sociedad don't borrow thru the normal means?

Maybe I'm being too suspicious but I don't believe a FC would lend another FC money with nothing in return and anyway as I mentioned, Football is a sport, not a money lending business so why can't Sociedad go to the bank n ask for a loan?

Guess they max out liao and they are not Madrid or barca..

Likely man city has no money lending license thus the transfer was crafted so creatively

To me, can help just help but in match don't kelong can liao.... those outside of match like transfers, if want give priority to man city I no issue

15 July 2016 - 01:22 PM
Beregond

Guess they max out liao and they are not Madrid or barca..

Likely man city has no money lending license thus the transfer was crafted so creatively

To me, can help just help but in match don't kelong can liao.... those outside of match like transfers, if want give priority to man city I no issue

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exactly wat i feel.

as long as players is not affect, no kelong,�

account all done properly, no laws and rules broken

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any football club should be free to do any type of deal with another.

big clubs need playing time for their players ( they got too many , youngester etc)

small clubs need players, but no money .�

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some more, alot of those in football clubs know each other maybe from pass working experience at another club.

even if take loan in cash, they might be able to give better loans then bank.

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as we all know, banks are the biggest robber around.

only when u got no where to turn to, then u turn to banks.

15 July 2016 - 02:36 PM
Osprey23

Fingers crossed.

Balotelli linked to a move to CSL but have to complete before today as it is their transfer deadline

15 July 2016 - 04:04 PM
Fooblack

I feel impelled to give plaudits to Martin skrtel for his years of service to LFC.

He has gone through ups and downs during his stay and eventually came back stronger to prove many critics wrong.

Bye Martin and I wish you well, be it here or Fenerbah�e.

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same here. Thanks for the memories Skrtel. Those headed goals during the run-in games for the title in 2013-14 will stick forever in our memories. �We will choose to forget those wrestling moments in our own penalty box :p

Fingers crossed.

Balotelli linked to a move to CSL but have to complete before today as it is their transfer deadline

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if need be, we can give him a free private jet ride.. its totally worth very cents of the costs..�

15 July 2016 - 04:04 PM
Jamesc

Fingers crossed.

Balotelli linked to a move to CSL but have to complete before today as it is their transfer deadline

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16 m and we will even pay for DHL to meet the deadline.

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Edited by Jamesc, 15 July 2016 - 04:05 PM.

15 July 2016 - 04:19 PM
ins1dious

All these people lending money and paying for players on loan... whereas my only concern is if Ars�ne will buy another striker... thinking about this and next season is giving me heartburns

16 July 2016 - 08:22 AM
Osprey23

Looks like Mahrez will be next to leave the BPL champion.

https://www.theguard...-leicester-city

16 July 2016 - 08:43 AM
Shorty

While vardy decided to stay, 2 of their most impt players deciding to leave. Gd game liao la. Vardy n leicester will not enjoy next season

16 July 2016 - 09:12 AM
Beregond

While vardy decided to stay, 2 of their most impt players deciding to leave. Gd game liao la. Vardy n leicester will not enjoy next season

if wat the manager and club doing is correct , those players that want to leave.

should just cash in on them.

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they are all nobody b4 they go to leicester, after only 1 season, make a 10x profit.

good business.

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with those money i am sure they will be able to get other replacement that suit the manager style.

16 July 2016 - 10:01 AM
Osprey23

if wat the manager and club doing is correct , those players that want to leave.
should just cash in on them.

they are all nobody b4 they go to leicester, after only 1 season, make a 10x profit.
good business.

with those money i am sure they will be able to get other replacement that suit the manager style.

I think they already got in the replacement for Kante and Mendy.

West Brom also came in with a bid of �9m for Schlupp. If he is sold, might have impact on Pool chasing Chilwell.

16 July 2016 - 11:32 AM
Osprey23

I think they already got in the replacement for Kante and Mendy.

West Brom also came in with a bid of �9m for Schlupp. If he is sold, might have impact on Pool chasing Chilwell.

Mendy as the replacement for Kante I mean.

The transfer soap opera of Zielinski should end liao, according to his agent, his mind is made but will only be talking to the clubs involved after his holidays.

http://paisleygates.com/?p=28304

16 July 2016 - 11:36 AM
Beregond

Mendy as the replacement for Kante I mean.

The transfer soap opera of Zielinski should end liao, according to his agent, his mind is made but will only be talking to the clubs involved after his holidays.

http://paisleygates.com/?p=28304

i think kante moving a a big risk, after all he only play in epl 1 season.

should take up a better contract and stay , if he perform as well this season and shine in the C.L

who knows , RM might come knocking.

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instead he go chel and miss out on C.L .

16 July 2016 - 12:17 PM
Jamesc

i think kante moving a a big risk, after all he only play in epl 1 season.

should take up a better contract and stay , if he perform as well this season and shine in the C.L

who knows , RM might come knocking.

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instead he go chel and miss out on C.L .

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He went for the money

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16 July 2016 - 09:32 PM
Beregond

man u 0 � �. wigan 0�

1/2 time

16 July 2016 - 10:28 PM
Spurman

He went for the money

I am absolutely overjoyed to come to chelsea.

As a kid i always wished for christmas to wear the famous blue shirt of chelsea. Esp with the embossment of gavin peacock n david rocastle.

Its every boys dream to emultate their success

17 July 2016 - 12:43 AM
cashcow

Everton look to poach Leicester City's highly-rated talent spotter Steve Walsh by offering him director of football role
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http://www.telegraph...-talent-spotte/

17 July 2016 - 04:01 PM
Osprey23

Marseille winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou's move to Tottenham Hotspur is 99% done.

[GFN]

17 July 2016 - 04:35 PM
Spurman

Marseille winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou's move to Tottenham Hotspur is 99% done.

[GFN]

Doubt so yet.... not much rumours on this link yet.

But then a typical poch signing.... potential good player.. raw.

Tats y i doubt poch will wan2 sign gotze

17 July 2016 - 07:56 PM
Meanmachine

Good news .... for both parties !

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� �Making hay now is better than playing in CL football, if he perform well for Chelsea or even at any club football levels is great.

17 July 2016 - 08:14 PM
Spring

I agree with Kante's decision, most of them go for money, so what CL football for him, is he is damn good, he can play anywhere he wanted, his is till young, not every prof footballer likes to play in CL . My 0.03cts

Making hay now is better than playing in CL football, if he perform well for Chelsea or even at any club football levels is great.

Obviously money is an attraction but frankly, Kante stands a better chance of success with Chelsea next season over Leicester who I doubt will even finish in the top 4 next season with their UCL commitments etc. So too me he sacrifices 1 yr of UCL Football for a chance of playing UCL consistently over the next 4 Seasons or so as he is playing with better players at Chelsea.

Good Luck to Leicester n may they prove me wrong!

17 July 2016 - 08:21 PM
Osprey23

Everton want �50M and Wilfried Bony in a deal sending John Stones to Manchester City

[Bleacher]

17 July 2016 - 08:29 PM
Osprey23

Doubt so yet.... not much rumours on this link yet.

But then a typical poch signing.... potential good player.. raw.

Tats y i doubt poch will wan2 sign gotze

Gotze is returning to BVB. The link with Spurs I don't think is true also. Probably agent faking it to try to negotiate a better contract with BVB.

17 July 2016 - 08:40 PM
Osprey23

Obviously money is an attraction but frankly, Kante stands a better chance of success with Chelsea next season over Leicester who I doubt will even finish in the top 4 next season with their UCL commitments etc. So too me he sacrifices 1 yr of UCL Football for a chance of playing UCL consistently over the next 4 Seasons or so as he is playing with better players at Chelsea.

Good Luck to Leicester n may they prove me wrong!

3 key players to Leicester's success last season.

Kante winning possession, Mahrez executing the counter, Vardy finishing the chance.

If both Kante and Mahrez are off, unlikely Leicester can replicate last season's success

17 July 2016 - 08:47 PM
Spring

3 key players to Leicester's success last season.

Kante winning possession, Mahrez executing the counter, Vardy finishing the chance.

If both Kante and Mahrez are off, unlikely Leicester can replicate last season's success

Fully agreed on the 3 pillars of Leicester's success last season. Even if Mahrez stays, losing Kante is like losing a battery so it is a big blow to them unfortunately.

BTW, Everton is crazy to ask �50mil + Bony for Stones. �50mil alone possibly since City paid thereabouts for Sterling last season but surely Bony is worth �15mil to �20mil at the very least?
Carrot head also not until like that mah haha

18 July 2016 - 08:00 AM
Hamburger

is that temporary young english centre back released?

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heard that gomez is injured again? paper player again.....

18 July 2016 - 08:28 AM
Osprey23

Y do they need to sign a 30yr old back up player? Don they hv enuf cover?

Kolo released. Skrtel sold. Sakho and Gomez both injured. Ilori joining Portugal Olympic team. Left Lovren and Matip to start season

is that temporary young english centre back released?

heard that gomez is injured again? paper player again.....

Yes, Gomez suffered a setback from ACL. But this time round is Achilles' tendon I think.

Which young English CB?

Edited by Osprey23, 18 July 2016 - 08:28 AM.

18 July 2016 - 08:32 AM
Fooblack

Kolo released. Skrtel sold. Sakho and Gomez both injured. Ilori joining Portugal Olympic team. Left Lovren and Matip to start season

Yes, Gomez suffered a setback from ACL. But this time round is Achilles' tendon I think.

Which young English CB?

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guess the current injury situation forced Klopp's hand. �Matip also limped out of the game yesterday and there may reasonable doubts whether he can start every game week in week out.�

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getting a back up CB is ok since he will be largely a squad player. Matip, Lovren and Sakho looks like they are contenders for the 1st team when they are fit. ��

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Gomez is not a ready CB even when fit. I feel that he has to ply the trade of a full-back for a couple more season until he is more mature and physically bulked up for the harshness of EPL... �

18 July 2016 - 08:35 AM
Si4dr

Which young English CB?

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Andre Wisdom, I think.

18 July 2016 - 08:47 AM
Atrecord

Another target that no jornos picked up until now when it is close.

Liverpool to sign Ragnar Klavan from Augsburg as defensive cover this week. 30-year-old cb. �4m-ish [Paul Joyce]

Joyce also reported that Liverpool have targeted Newcastle's Georginio Wijnaldum and will look to complete a deal that could cost �20million. If true, meaning Pool have really given up on Zielinski

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Did i miss anything? At��20million�some more...

18 July 2016 - 08:52 AM
Osprey23

Andre Wisdom, I think.

Wisdom still with us. Played as RB for the second half. Don't think he is good enough to stand in for Clyne. Defensively ok but can't really push forward to support attack. Pace in FBs are crucial in Klopp system imo.

I know Wijnaldum scored against Pool before, but when i watched Newcastle after Rafa took over, i got the impression that he wasn't good, let alone great...

Did i miss anything? At �20million some more...

Didn't watch enough Newcastle games last season. But I guess when club in relegation fight, everyone will be affected some way or another.

Rafa keen to do the deal. Dropped Wijnaldum from friendlies liao, possibly wrapped in cotton wool now Rafa might want to get one youngster on loan as part of the deal. Not sure who he fancies.

As for the price, just like in the case of Mane, I not too worried about overpaying. Importantly is Klopp getting who he wants.

Hehe, before anyone think that I am living the dream of having a sugar daddy owner, may I just clarify. Overpaying for player I am more ok because it is an one time cost and amortised over the length of the player's contract. It is paying high wages I am against. It is a recurring cost and most important, a huge stumbling block when trying to shift a player. Benteke is one good example. �32.5m we can still recoup quite a bit. His �140kpw, not sure if Palace is even willing to consider

Edited by Osprey23, 18 July 2016 - 09:02 AM.

18 July 2016 - 08:53 AM
Hamburger

Kolo released. Skrtel sold. Sakho and Gomez both injured. Ilori joining Portugal Olympic team. Left Lovren and Matip to start season

Yes, Gomez suffered a setback from ACL. But this time round is Achilles' tendon I think.

Which young English CB?

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may not be an englishman, my bad.

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he played few games as sub as was brought in last season as a backup CB. Not wisdom though.

18 July 2016 - 08:59 AM
Osprey23

may not be an englishman, my bad.

he played few games as sub as was brought in last season as a backup CB. Not wisdom though.

Oh Caulker. Ya, he was sent home before last season ended I think.

18 July 2016 - 09:11 AM
Fooblack

Wisdom still with us. Played as RB for the second half. Don't think he is good enough to stand in for Clyne. Defensively ok but can't really push forward to support attack. Pace in FBs are crucial in Klopp system imo.
Didn't watch enough Newcastle games last season. But I guess when club in relegation fight, everyone will be affected some way or another.

Rafa keen to do the deal. Dropped Wijnaldum from friendlies liao, possibly wrapped in cotton wool now Rafa might want to get one youngster on loan as part of the deal. Not sure who he fancies.

As for the price, just like in the case of Mane, I not too worried about overpaying. Importantly is Klopp getting who he wants.

Hehe, before anyone think that I am living the dream of having a sugar daddy owner, may I just clarify. Overpaying for player I am more ok because it is an one time cost and amortised over the length of the player's contract. It is paying high wages I am against. It is a recurring cost and most important, a huge stumbling block when trying to shift a player. Benteke is one good example. �32.5m we can still recoup quite a bit. His �140kpw, not sure if Palace is even willing to consider

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erh, i am not sure whether these newcastle midfielders are any good for pool. first, it was sissoko now it is this Wijnaldum � The way newcastle played in the past will beg the question how these midfielders will fit in pool's game.�

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I think if these players are like 4th or 5th choice down the wanted list, I will prefer Klopp to make the most of its current players like henderson and Allen. �I dun see how these replacement players are better than them to be honest. �

18 July 2016 - 09:37 AM
Hamburger

may not be an englishman, my bad.

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he played few games as sub as was brought in last season as a backup CB. Not wisdom though.

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oh yes its caulker....

18 July 2016 - 09:46 AM
Osprey23

erh, i am not sure whether these newcastle midfielders are any good for pool. first, it was sissoko now it is this Wijnaldum The way newcastle played in the past will beg the question how these midfielders will fit in pool's game.

I think if these players are like 4th or 5th choice down the wanted list, I will prefer Klopp to make the most of its current players like henderson and Allen. I dun see how these replacement players are better than them to be honest.

Sissoko is pure paper speculation I believe. Very shortly after it surfaced, a few Pool based jornos shot it down. Wijnaldum I believe is an alternative to Zielinski. We are done with the nonsense from Udinese.

With the failure to get Dahoud (unless miracle happens), Klopp might be holding back is 4-2-3-1 for another season. Wijnaldum will probably contest with Milner, Hendo, Can and Grujic for the 3 in a 4-3-2-1. Allen and Lucas likely will depart.

Let's see how this goes.

Edited by Osprey23, 18 July 2016 - 09:57 AM.

18 July 2016 - 10:00 AM
Fooblack

Sissoko is pure paper speculation I believe. Very shortly after it surfaced, a few Pool based jornos shot it down. Wijnaldum I believe is an alternative to Zielinski. We are done with the nonsense from Udinese.

With the failure to get Dahoud (unless miracle happens), Klopp might be holding back is 4-2-3-1 for another season. Wijnaldum will probably contest with Milner, Hendo, Can and Grujic for the 3 in a 4-3-2-1. Allen and Lucas likely will depart.

Let's see how this goes.

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feel we should give allen another go instead of splashing cash. Allen played exceedingly well in the euros and proved that he can be one of the better midfielders around. �

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anyway, I am with you bro in terms of supporting klopp whatever his final decision is ...�

18 July 2016 - 10:19 AM
Shorty

i feel that if they hv to sell, it should b either allen or lucas. both of them will give their all when called upon. lucas has been an excellent servant to the club, longest serving current player. the club needs this kind of player, who identifies with what the club is all abt.

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allen on the other hand has improved leaps n bounds in the recent months, with the recent euro evidence of what he is all abt.�

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it will b a shame to lose them both, n not knowing what the club can get fm the new players.

18 July 2016 - 10:35 AM
Osprey23

feel we should give allen another go instead of splashing cash. Allen played exceedingly well in the euros and proved that he can be one of the better midfielders around.

anyway, I am with you bro in terms of supporting klopp whatever his final decision is ...

For Allen, Klopp wants him to stay, just like most of us. However, it will be down to whether Klopp can offer him regular starting berth. Allen wants to leave primarily because of this.

18 July 2016 - 10:42 AM
Getzsfv

So is this team considered Klopp's team or still not yet...

18 July 2016 - 10:49 AM
Genes

to be fair, a manager needs 2 summer transfer windows to somewhat assemble "his" team. 1 is hardly enough.

18 July 2016 - 11:05 AM
cashcow

Liverpool favourites to sign Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum and closing in on Estonian defender Ragnar Klavan
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http://www.telegraph...naldum-as-jurg/

18 July 2016 - 11:11 AM
Spurman

Gotze is returning to BVB. The link with Spurs I don't think is true also. Probably agent faking it to try to negotiate a better contract with BVB.

Return to BVB will be best for him toe recover his form n reputation.

On paper he din do too bad in munich. 30 plus goals in 90 plus games for a midfielder is pretty good stats actually.

18 July 2016 - 11:18 AM
Osprey23

to be fair, a manager needs 2 summer transfer windows to somewhat assemble "his" team. 1 is hardly enough.

Agree but some managers might be able to do it in one window if they are given unlimited funds. :)

Else, will take 2 or more windows.

18 July 2016 - 11:35 AM
Fooblack

Return to BVB will be best for him toe recover his form n reputation.

On paper he din do too bad in munich. 30 plus goals in 90 plus games for a midfielder is pretty good stats actually.

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he needs to find a club where he can play regularly. �he is too young to sit on the bench week in week out at BM.

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due to his coloured history including scoring a WC final goal, his head is abit swelled at the moment... just need to get back on earth and do what decent footballers do.. play...�

18 July 2016 - 12:02 PM
Mrmilktooth

he needs to find a club where he can play regularly. �he is too young to sit on the bench week in week out at BM.

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due to his coloured history including scoring a WC final goal, his head is abit swelled at the moment... just need to get back on earth and do what decent footballers do.. play...�

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i think he is mentally not there yet..

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look at his instagram looks like he is more vain than DB7 or CR but his level not here not there...

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18 July 2016 - 12:21 PM
Spurman

i think he is mentally not there yet..

look at his instagram looks like he is more vain than DB7 or CR but his level not here not there...

Tats y i tink hes not the poch kind of player.

Poch likes raw talent who can be nutured and not the finished product though its good to have a has been superstar in your team

18 July 2016 - 01:21 PM
Spring

Sorry have to differ from some of you guys, I like Georginio Wijnaldum though I do agree 20mil sounds ex but the market is overall inflated so that's the going rate.

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He is different from Allen who is more�of a creator and Lucas who is more of a pure DM. This guy more all rounder with good technical skill, work rate and can score goals so would bring a different dimension to Pool. Actually I also rate Sissoko though 30mil is ridiculous. Why they didn't seem good at Newcastle is that overall the�Magpies are a poor team esp in defence so even put�Messi in the Toon team and he will look ordinary. I remember JM ever mentioned Wijnaldum is good enough to get into the Chelsea team as well!!��

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Edited by Spring, 18 July 2016 - 01:21 PM.

18 July 2016 - 01:22 PM
L23

Agree but some managers might be able to do it in one window if they are given unlimited funds. :)

Else, will take 2 or more windows.

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LVG was given 4 window and unlimited funds.

He got thrown out of the window before his 5th comes...

18 July 2016 - 01:43 PM
Getzsfv

Dat useless fella LVG - 4 window- get back into UCL and won FA cup nia..

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Dis is Klopp 2nd window ya, so let see what Klopp army will achieve after 4th window...

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18 July 2016 - 02:35 PM
Noob79

Fully agreed on the 3 pillars of Leicester's success last season. Even if Mahrez stays, losing Kante is like losing a battery so it is a big blow to them unfortunately.

BTW, Everton is crazy to ask �50mil + Bony for Stones. �50mil alone possibly since City paid thereabouts for Sterling last season but surely Bony is worth �15mil to �20mil at the very least?
Carrot head also not until like that mah haha

18 July 2016 - 05:24 PM
Jamesc

And Argentina have very good players.

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All their first team are international players.

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Same situation at Belgium. Man U also has

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very good players but LVG just never got the

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best out of them.

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18 July 2016 - 05:27 PM
Spring

With or without World class players, football is still play with 11 vs 11.

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Agreed that football is a team game and that's what I meant that Messi alone (IMO)�can't lift a poor�Newcastle despite his obvious talent and anyway this�was brought into the discussion purely to justify Sissoko and Wijnaldum"s contribution (or lack of) to Newcastle ie if even Messi�can't lift Newcastle what more Sissoko and Wijnaldum?

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Anyway, I've made my�call on the 2 Newcastle guys and it's left to be seen whether they do move and�become good buys or not which was the point of the post.

18 July 2016 - 05:45 PM
Jamesc

If Man U comes in for Allen, I think we should

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let him go for an obscene amount of money.

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After all they can offer him European football

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and as we have all seen he is very good playing

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in Europe.

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18 July 2016 - 05:53 PM
Spring

If Man U comes in for Allen, I think we should

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let him go for an obscene amount of money.

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After all they can offer him European football

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and as we have all seen he is very good playing

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in Europe.

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Man United got so many midfielders so I'm surprised they want Allen.�

Anyway, I don't see Allen accepting this move cos unlikely he will get a regular starting berth but then again in football, anything can happen.

18 July 2016 - 05:56 PM
Osprey23

Agreed that football is a team game and that's what I meant that Messi alone (IMO) can't lift a poor Newcastle despite his obvious talent and anyway this was brought into the discussion purely to justify Sissoko and Wijnaldum"s contribution (or lack of) to Newcastle ie if even Messi can't lift Newcastle what more Sissoko and Wijnaldum?

Anyway, I've made my call on the 2 Newcastle guys and it's left to be seen whether they do move and become good buys or not which was the point of the post.

yup, end of the day, the player must fit in and form a team. If that team cannot function, put in 11 WC players also will relegate.

Contribution wise, based on numbers alone, I think Wijnaldum definitely contributed his fair share in terms of goals and assists.

I definitely not against the signing. In fact I won't mind paying more to help an old friend at Newcastle to rebuild his team

Very interesting also to note that so far whenever Klopp missed out on his first choice, he splashed on the alternatives. Dembele -> Mane, Zielinski -> Wijnaldum. I am now hoping he misses out on Chilwell too. Lol

18 July 2016 - 05:59 PM
Osprey23

Breaking.

Man Utd have signed box-to-box midfielder Ricardo Branson on a multi-year deal. He is given No.7 and likely to mean that Depay is off.

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18 July 2016 - 06:00 PM
Jamesc

Man United got so many midfielders so I'm surprised they want Allen.�

Anyway, I don't see Allen accepting this move cos unlikely he will get a regular starting berth but then again in football, anything can happen.

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But he is so much better than all the rest.

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He is even better than Pogba and that's not

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according to me, its according to those Euro

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football experts.�

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18 July 2016 - 06:09 PM
Spring

yup, end of the day, the player must fit in and form a team. If that team cannot function, put in 11 WC players also will relegate.

Contribution wise, based on numbers alone, I think Wijnaldum definitely contributed his fair share in terms of goals and assists.

I definitely not against the signing. In fact I won't mind paying more to help an old friend at Newcastle to rebuild his team

Very interesting also to note that so far whenever Klopp missed out on his first choice, he splashed on the alternatives. Dembele -> Mane, Zielinski -> Wijnaldum. I am now hoping he misses out on Chilwell too. Lol

Chilwell -> Hector haha!!

Actually that Portuguese LB Raphael Guerrero caught my eye at the Euros, good spot by Dortmund!!

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But he is so much better than all the rest.

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He is even better than Pogba and that's not

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according to me, its according to those Euro

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football experts.�

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Haha good spot bro

Allen had a good tournament and is a good player, just that he needs a run of games to show his true worth!! Start, stop won't do him or his club any good I feel.

18 July 2016 - 06:55 PM
Extinguisher

Chilwell -> Hector haha!!
Actually that Portuguese LB Raphael Guerrero caught my eye at the Euros, good spot by Dortmund!!

Haha good spot bro
Allen had a good tournament and is a good player, just that he needs a run of games to show his true worth!! Start, stop won't do him or his club any good I feel.

There are 2 ways to win, you strengthen yourself or you weaken your opponent. Whether they play him after buying him is another matter.

18 July 2016 - 07:28 PM
Jamesc

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Haha good spot bro

Allen had a good tournament and is a good player, just that he needs a run of games to show his true worth!! Start, stop won't do him or his club any good I feel.

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You have convinced me.�

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If Jose offered us 70m we should let him go.

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18 July 2016 - 08:10 PM
Osprey23

Frankly he doesn't have to do this but being a man with a big heart, Sakho did it.

Taking the No.3 shirt, Sakho offered to sign shirts bearing his name and No.17 for fans

18 July 2016 - 08:13 PM
Osprey23

You have convinced me.

If Jose offered us 70m we should let him go.

You guys are really having fun hor...

I seriously dunno how anyone can come up with this rumour. Liverpool will rather play him in U21 than to sanction a deal.

18 July 2016 - 08:48 PM
Osprey23

Deal for Wijnaldum is moving fast. Reports from Newcastle claiming that he is due on Merseyside soon.

Klopp wants him and Klavan in before the team depart for US

18 July 2016 - 11:06 PM
Osprey23

Remember the King and Prince talk from Cantona? Zlatan has responded.

Zlatan�s reply couldn�t be more Zlatan if he tried.

�I admire Cantona. And I heard what he said. But I won�t be King of Manchester. I will be God of Manchester�

18 July 2016 - 11:18 PM
Hamburger

That's manu players alright....

19 July 2016 - 12:18 AM
cashcow

Deal for Wijnaldum is moving fast. Reports from Newcastle claiming that he is due on Merseyside soon.

Klopp wants him and Klavan in before the team depart for US

Happy and lovin' it. Just like big mac.

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19 July 2016 - 06:35 AM
Osprey23

Some updates on Spurs transfer movements.

Tottenham consider Clinton N�Jie loan exit with �10.8m Georges-Kevin N�Koudou transfer being finalised

Also mentioned about interest in Wijnaldum but Poch unwilling to match Newcastle's asking price

19 July 2016 - 07:04 AM
Osprey23

OT: Pool's third kit leaked

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19 July 2016 - 08:23 AM
Hamburger

wear this to direct traffic? Such is the luminous green.

19 July 2016 - 08:55 AM
Fooblack

Deal for Wijnaldum is moving fast. Reports from Newcastle claiming that he is due on Merseyside soon.

Klopp wants him and Klavan in before the team depart for US

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wonder how Klopp will play Wijnaldum if he joins. he seems to be another of those attacking midfielders. �The forward line is quite flushed with attackers on the list - Fiminho, coutinho, lallana, Mane. �other players like Origi, Miner, Markovic all also capable of playing there too.

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if he comes, I expect at a minimum for Markovic to leave...�

19 July 2016 - 09:05 AM
Osprey23

wear this to direct traffic? Such is the luminous green.

Lol good idea. Might not have much chance to wear it for the team. Probably away to Bournemouth

19 July 2016 - 09:14 AM
Atrecord

You have convinced me.�

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If Jose offered us 70m we should let him go.

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I will give him slight discount, and am willing to deal if he offers 60m�

19 July 2016 - 09:16 AM
Osprey23

wonder how Klopp will play Wijnaldum if he joins. he seems to be another of those attacking midfielders. The forward line is quite flushed with attackers on the list - Fiminho, coutinho, lallana, Mane. other players like Origi, Miner, Markovic all also capable of playing there too.

if he comes, I expect at a minimum for Markovic to leave...

Best thing about Wijnaldum is that even Rafa is unsure about his best role and position.

Depending on Klopp but I believe Wijnaldum can be used as any of the 3 behind the striker in a 4-2-3-1 or any of the 3 across the midfield in a 4-3-2-1. He is that versatile apparently.

If Lucas and Allen leaves as expected, Wijnaldum could be used deeper imo.

Markovic's future remains a mystery. Jornos mainly are of the view that he is surplus to requirement but there is also whispers that the coaching teams see potential in him.

19 July 2016 - 09:50 AM
Osprey23

Pool's imminent signing has a soft spot from Arsenal.

http://www.liverpool...klavan-11629987

He will be thrilled then to be part of the squad to start the season at Emirates

19 July 2016 - 11:55 AM
Fooblack

Best thing about Wijnaldum is that even Rafa is unsure about his best role and position.

Depending on Klopp but I believe Wijnaldum can be used as any of the 3 behind the striker in a 4-2-3-1 or any of the 3 across the midfield in a 4-3-2-1. He is that versatile apparently.

If Lucas and Allen leaves as expected, Wijnaldum could be used deeper imo.

Markovic's future remains a mystery. Jornos mainly are of the view that he is surplus to requirement but there is also whispers that the coaching teams see potential in him.

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he doesnt come across to me as a central midfielder to be honest. He likes to dribble and get into goal scoring position. a forward position might suit him better. that's my limited view based on my video clips lol..

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I feel we should give Markovic a chance. i see potential in him. ��

19 July 2016 - 11:56 AM
Osprey23

Arsenal signing Rob Holding

http://www.dailymail...ob-Holding.html

Mentioned about Arsenal's interest before. Wenger I guess still planning for Arsenal's long term. Top man

19 July 2016 - 12:02 PM
Osprey23

he doesnt come across to me as a central midfielder to be honest. He likes to dribble and get into goal scoring position. a forward position might suit him better. that's my limited view based on my video clips lol..

I feel we should give Markovic a chance. i see potential in him.

Won't do in a midfield 2 but certainly fit the wide role of a midfield 3, usually LCM. His powerful runs and dribbles from deeper position will be useful, in terms of transition and also as a goal scoring threat. The player most difficult for defense to pick up is one that runs from deep.

We didn't get enough goals from midfield last season and I think Klopp is trying to address that.

Edited by Osprey23, 19 July 2016 - 12:07 PM.

19 July 2016 - 12:16 PM
ins1dious

Arsenal signing Rob Holding

http://www.dailymail...ob-Holding.html

Mentioned about Arsenal's interest before. Wenger I guess still planning for Arsenal's long term. Top man

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Yes... fits with our new team motto...

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"One for the future!"

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But please please please... can't he just sign a striker?

19 July 2016 - 02:13 PM
Beregond

everton fans face must be smiling big big this season.

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new manager , new big boss, aiming very high end players this season already.

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19 July 2016 - 02:27 PM
Spring

everton fans face must be smiling big big this season.

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new manager , new big boss, aiming very high end players this season already.

You are right that they are aiming high with names like Witsel, Mata and Bony being mentioned but so far they only signed Dutch goalie Maarten Stekelenburg.

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They also trying to get Leicester's Steve Walsh as their DoF, failing which Jordi Cruyff has been mentioned. All well and good as shows commitment by their new investor but it also shows that even with money, it's not easy to attract players. Limited supply of good players unfortunately.

19 July 2016 - 02:47 PM
Bismarck

everton fans face must be smiling big big this season.

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new manager , new big boss, aiming very high end players this season already.

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Btw any Everton fan here?�

19 July 2016 - 03:29 PM
Osprey23

According to the Northern Echo, Liverpool and Newcastle are still miles apart in term of the fee.

http://m.thenorthern...rpool_interest/

19 July 2016 - 04:12 PM
cashcow

According to the Northern Echo, Liverpool and Newcastle are still miles apart in term of the fee.

http://m.thenorthern...rpool_interest/

Prices between parties will converge as we approach 31 August 2016. Now still early days for selling clubs to ask for the moon and beyond. ��

19 July 2016 - 04:17 PM
Bismarck

Prices between parties will converge as we approach 31 August 2016. Now still early days for selling clubs to ask for the moon and beyond.

Klopp doesn't want to wait that long. He wants the transfers sort out before leaving for USA tour.

19 July 2016 - 04:22 PM
SuPerBoRed

Klavan... missing one A for my fav whisky.. keke

19 July 2016 - 04:48 PM
Osprey23

Atletico president Enrique Cerezo has revealed that a deal to bring Diego Costa back is "close."

Everton are preparing a �30m move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.

[Daily Mirror]

Edited by Osprey23, 19 July 2016 - 04:50 PM.

19 July 2016 - 05:12 PM
Beregond

Btw any Everton fan here?�

still waiting for some big boss to see up leeds. haiz.

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if any boss take over, and bring leeds back to epl. I promise to buy all their jersey

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I swear man .

19 July 2016 - 05:30 PM
Osprey23

Klopp doesn't want to wait that long. He wants the transfers sort out before leaving for USA tour.

Yes, pushing very hard on this deal now. Media reporting no bid yet is correct as both clubs are trying to trash out the fee before formal bid. Newcastle might want Flanno and Lucas, according to some reports.

Klavan's medical later.

19 July 2016 - 05:36 PM
Spanly

I will give him slight discount, and am willing to deal if he offers 60m�

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60m?.... no thanks... even Man U got $$ to burn also not gonna happen...

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Agree that Joe Allen got a good campaign at the Euro.... is more like he(& everyone in the Wales team) has over-perform at the Euro as it was a rare opportunity for Wales to finally take part in such a tournament & they all gasp it with both hands & legs � � �

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I doubt he can replicate this form at club level... I would rather stick with Schneiderlin who hopefully under Mourinho will find back his form during his Saints days.�

19 July 2016 - 05:49 PM
Osprey23

Georges-Kevin N'Koudou will undergo a medical at Tottenham today ahead of a �10.8m move from Marseille. [Sky Sports]

Spurs closing in onto their third signing

19 July 2016 - 06:01 PM
Bismarck

still waiting for some big boss to see up leeds. haiz.

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if any boss take over, and bring leeds back to epl. I promise to buy all their jersey

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I swear man .

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You are leeds supporter? I thought Leeds was bought by a Italian?�

19 July 2016 - 07:02 PM
Osprey23

Stoke City have made an official �20m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino. (Source: Sky Sports)

19 July 2016 - 07:11 PM
Bismarck

Stoke City have made an official �20m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino. (Source: Sky Sports)

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Crystal Palace was rumoured to be interested too after Benteke deal off. I hope Stoke can get Saido so palace LL have to come back for Benteke again�

19 July 2016 - 07:39 PM
Osprey23

Manchester United will launch their first official bid for Paul Pogba shortly. (Source - Sky Sports Italia)

19 July 2016 - 07:48 PM
Spring

Stoke City have made an official �20m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino. (Source: Sky Sports)

�I read Stoke wants Robin van Persie??

19 July 2016 - 08:04 PM
mersaylee

Any big names going to MLS?

Glad to hear Kante has moved to bigger club. He likes blue colour it seems.

19 July 2016 - 09:02 PM
Atrecord

Any big names going to MLS?

Glad to hear Kante has moved to bigger club. He likes blue colour it seems.

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He's doing that (like blue) to show his National coach. Being politically correct�

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Giroud on the other hand not impressing on that front...

19 July 2016 - 10:34 PM
Osprey23

Newcastle demanding a lump sum payment for Wijnaldum.

http://www.liverpool...y-lump-11634269

19 July 2016 - 11:14 PM
Osprey23

Juventus wants �100m for Pogba. Will only deal if Pogba wants the move

https://www.theguard...pogba-juventus?

20 July 2016 - 07:55 AM
Osprey23

Won't do in a midfield 2 but certainly fit the wide role of a midfield 3, usually LCM. His powerful runs and dribbles from deeper position will be useful, in terms of transition and also as a goal scoring threat. The player most difficult for defense to pick up is one that runs from deep.

We didn't get enough goals from midfield last season and I think Klopp is trying to address that.

This is what I meant.

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20 July 2016 - 08:13 AM
Ktglfc

Newcastle demanding a lump sum payment for Wijnaldum.

http://www.liverpool...y-lump-11634269

Looks like everyone trying to eat Pool ....
Don't buy lah ...

20 July 2016 - 08:21 AM
Fooblack

Looks like everyone trying to eat Pool ....
Don't buy lah ...

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agreed. �if expensive, pls dun buy... hardly a proven player and anything > 20M looks over the top. true that he scored 11 goals but he hardly light up the matches in which he din score.. �

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like Sane, both are equally capable to play well at times and totally out of sort for a sustained period of games... �pool needs players that can perform consistently well if they are to challenge this season.. �

20 July 2016 - 09:36 AM
ins1dious

Juventus wants �100m for Pogba. Will only deal if Pogba wants the move

https://www.theguard...pogba-juventus?

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Happy that ManU want to pay 100m for Pogba. Especially knowing that they let him go for free

20 July 2016 - 10:00 AM
ins1dious

well after all the hoo haa.

mahrez might be staying after all.

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He's had a fantastic season. Wish we can swap Walcott plus cash for him

20 July 2016 - 03:51 PM
Bismarck

looks like Mourinho is enhancing his unwanted reputation of short term success by going to sell the Man Utd youngsters to make room for the new established players he's buying

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The pictures say it all, either 2 years or�3years, cannot be 8 years right?�

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20 July 2016 - 04:59 PM
Picnic06-Biante15

The pictures say it all, either 2 years or�3years, cannot be 8 years right?�

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Nope......

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He was saying, 2 idiots, 3 fools and 8 retarded currently in the Director board....

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Refused to increase more money for Proba in the current 100 million pound...

Edited by Picnic06-Biante15, 20 July 2016 - 05:01 PM.

20 July 2016 - 05:53 PM
Osprey23

Jose' tactical planning leaked.

Pogba is in the plan

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20 July 2016 - 05:58 PM
Osprey23

Subotic failed medical. Move to Middlesborough is off

[Sky Sports]

20 July 2016 - 06:21 PM
Osprey23

Update on Wijnaldum:

http://m.thenorthern...more_uncertain/

�25m agreed according to report, structure of payment the sticking point. No player from Liverpool in the deal

Edited by Osprey23, 20 July 2016 - 06:21 PM.

20 July 2016 - 06:57 PM
Osprey23

Juventus have rejected Manchester United's �100m bid for Paul Pogba. They want �120m. (Source: Eurosport)

20 July 2016 - 07:08 PM
Gizmore

Juventus have rejected Manchester United's �100m bid for Paul Pogba. They want �120m. (Source: Eurosport)

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So Man U trying to be the Real/Barca of EPL?

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That is really silly money to splash out on Pogba. Watched him during the Euro. Nothing fantastic. In fact the only player from the French team that caught my eye was Kante.�

20 July 2016 - 07:32 PM
mersaylee

Juventus have rejected Manchester United's �100m bid for Paul Pogba. They want �120m. (Source: Eurosport)

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20 July 2016 - 08:11 PM
Spring

So Man U trying to be the Real/Barca of EPL?

That is really silly money to splash out on Pogba. Watched him during the Euro. Nothing fantastic. In fact the only player from the French team that caught my eye was Kante.

Actually Payet n Griezmann also played well for France n caught the eye as well besides Kante. Pogba played deeper than where he shld be playing n hence couldn't stand out but I do agree �100mil is ridiculous

21 July 2016 - 08:42 AM
Osprey23

Juventus have rejected Manchester United's �100m bid for Paul Pogba. They want �120m. (Source: Eurosport)

Great news, according to L'Equipe, Man Utd have agreed to pay �120m for Pogba.

21 July 2016 - 08:50 AM
SuPerBoRed

Great news, according to L'Equipe, Man Utd have agreed to pay �120m for Pogba.

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�the only way i can see it as great news for you is becoz my club is wasting silly money... �

21 July 2016 - 09:04 AM
Getzsfv

Great news, according to L'Equipe, Man Utd have agreed to pay �120m for Pogba.

Noooooooo!!!!!!!!! I really hope Im wrong, but pogba will be the most expensive flop ever in the history of football.....

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SAF is right abt him...

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21 July 2016 - 09:05 AM
Ngseeming

Not such a great news. Though no official confirmation, ie, MU has not notified the Stock Exchange, but it is all over the news and tabloids that Pogba deal IS done.

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Not sure if it works out to be a deal that makes sporting and commercial senses, but as some journalists had pointed out, MU makes a big statement of intent. Maybe for the 1st time in history that RM shied away from a bidding war with an English club, mainly due to the price tags given out by MU right from the beginning.

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Now it's MU will get its man, if it wants to. Step aside and eat your hearts out! RM, BM, Bacca, MC & Chelsea. The rest are not worth mentioning in the same breadth or sentence. My bad, no offences and thousand apologies.

21 July 2016 - 09:07 AM
Wyfitms

Happy that ManU want to pay 100m for Pogba. Especially knowing that they let him go for free �

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