Close season transfers

[Osprey23]

Villa is busy with signings too.

 

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/3...r-Paul-Lambert/

[Osprey23]

Cavani's mum revealed that her son is in talk with Man C and Real Madrid.

 

And his dad says that he will reject a move to the Premier League & has set his heart on a move to Real Madrid.

 

If his parents are being truthful, then I see Suarez staying.

Edited June 14, 2013 by Osprey23

[Osprey23]

According to Phil Thompson: "Good choice by Wigan,Owen Coyle as manager, good football man and genuine good guy."

 

[Shorty]

I jus read a report today saying that cavani begged napoli to let him join chelsea. Now they claim he wants to go real??

[Osprey23]

I jus read a report today saying that cavani begged napoli to let him join chelsea. Now they claim he wants to go real??

 

Ya lor, all these while only Chelsea in the picture. Suddenly today parents come out with all the revelations to the press.

[Osprey23]

ManC finally announced Pellegrini as manager

 

If Pool had got him instead of Woy, they might be in better position to challenge.

Edited June 14, 2013 by Osprey23

[Osprey23]

Aspas' transfer has been blocked by Spanish FA.

 

Reason being, Ayre continued to negotiate with the non-official agent who is not recognised by the Spanish FA.

 

Ayre's inexperience is clearly exposed.

[Damienic]

sold to West Ham for 15m?

 

so nett nett Liverpool still lugi 25m pounds

 

I'm actually surprised West Ham is so rich. Can afford a 15mil pound player.

[Osprey23]

Southampton FC is delighted to announce the signing of Croatia defender Dejan Lovren on a four-year deal.

 

Meanwhile, Alderweireld is in advanced talk with Leverkusen. So looks like Liverpool has all their eggs placed in a basket labeled "Papadopoulos". Was told first bid of

Edited June 15, 2013 by Osprey23

[Si4dr]

Southampton FC is delighted to announce the signing of Croatia defender Dejan Lovren on a four-year deal.

 

Meanwhile, Alderweireld is in advanced talk with Leverkusen. So looks like Liverpool has all their eggs placed in a basket labeled "Papadopoulos". Was told first bid of

[Osprey23]

You mean

Edited June 15, 2013 by Osprey23

[Galantspeedz]

Bpl is much harder because play is much faster and defenders tackle much harder

 

This involves the body getting accustomed to the pace and to have faster reaction.... and tahan harder tackles

 

Something that is not common in other leagues

[Osprey23]

Guardian reported that Liverpool has approached Donetsk with a

[Osprey23]

Bpl is much harder because play is much faster and defenders tackle much harder

 

This involves the body getting accustomed to the pace and to have faster reaction.... and tahan harder tackles

 

Something that is not common in other leagues

 

Agree, pace of the game faster too so you don't have chance to think too long on the ball.

 

Hence i might be more concern if it is an attacker or midfielder joining. But Papa? He is a defender. He dishes out those tackles. ;)

 

That said, even small quick players are finding it ok to adapt. Mata didn't take long, similarly for Coutinhno.

Edited June 15, 2013 by Osprey23

[Osprey23]

Think I missed this one:

 

"Fernando Amorebieta has insisted a desire to push himself on a sporting level was the driving force behind his transfer to Fulham."

 

Fulham seems to be pretty active too. Think they signed Roma's keeper too.

[Osprey23]

Heard that ManU has given permission for Arsenal to speak to Rooney. Supposedly a

[Jamesc]

Liverpool agree

[Osprey23]

Good summary on LFC's transfer dealings here:

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/.../10122026/.html

 

Only disagreeing with the Papadopoulous portion. I believe the deal is far from dead. If there has been injury concern, LFC would have walked.