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Posted by: Mack May 7 2015, 02:39 PM
I start this 'Summer Transfer Thread' early because of the news that Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Memphis Depay from PSV for a fee of £25m-£30m.
He will join Manchester United when the transfer window opens in June.
From BBC Sport Website:
The fee is in the region of £25-30m with the deal believed to be until 2019, with the option of another year.
Subject to the 21-year-old passing his medical next week, he will join United once the transfer window opens in June.
Depay, who has scored 21 goals as PSV won this season's Dutch title , tweeted: "Time to set my goals again on winning trophies with Manchester United."
He added: "I always say; dream, believe, achieve. I was dreaming and believing of becoming the champions of the Eredivisie with PSV and we achieved it.
Former Wigan defender Arjan De Zeeuw:
"We all know Depay was one of the players who stood out at the World Cup when Van Gaal was in charge of the Dutch national team. People regard him as a little bit arrogant, a little bit cocky, but I think he is a very good player, a very promising player, a very strong, very quick player and he's got some skill. People expect him to be the best player on the pitch every week, so you have to have a bit of self-belief to achieve that. I think he'll do well for Manchester United."
"I'm extremely grateful towards PSV and all the fans for believing in me."
Depay, who played under United manager Louis van Gaal during his time as Netherlands boss, had attracted interest from a number of clubs across Europe, with Paris St-Germain and Liverpool reportedly keen to sign him.
Tottenham reportedly had a bid for the player turned down last year.
He has spent his entire career to date with PSV, for whom he has scored 42 goals in 104 appearances.
"We are very proud of this upcoming transfer, which came in a huge momentum," PSV's sporting director Marcel Brands told the Dutch club's official website.
Memphis has gone through all the teams of the PSV youth academy and has played an important part in the national title this year.
He's a wonderful exponent of our training and will make a nice transition to a magnificent club in a beautiful competition.
We obviously lose a fantastic player, which is of great value to the team. But PSV grants him this wonderful step."
Depay played at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as the Netherlands finished third before Van Gaal quit as head coach to take over at Manchester United.
He made his international debut on 15 October 2013, coming on in the last minute of the Netherlands' 2-0 World Cup qualifying win in Turkey.
What do people make of this signing from Manchester United who start their summer spending early.
Posted by: jark May 7 2015, 03:56 PM
Killer signing by Van Gaal. Depay is awesome. Not a bad price either.
Posted by: Rooney May 7 2015, 04:56 PM
Can't lie that I'm not gutted, think he's a brilliant player.
That said I'm not sure Liverpool need anymore 'excellent prospect, but not quite there yet' players.
Posted by: Mack May 14 2015, 07:55 PM
Chelsea have signed Brazilian midfielder Nathan from Atetico Paranaense for an undisclosed fee.
He scored 5 goals for Brazil in the 2013 Under-17 World Cup.
Posted by: Mack May 15 2015, 11:06 AM
According to his agent, Petr Cech has been given permission to talk to other clubs. Where do people think Petr Cech will move to?
Current Odds:
PSG 17-10
AS Roma 3-1
Arsenal 7-2
Liverpool 4-1
Man Utd 13-2
Inter Milan 9-1
Real Madrid 10-1
Juventus 14-1
Napoli 14-1
Atletico Madrid 16-1
Posted by: Mack May 18 2015, 01:19 PM
Do people think David De Gea will move to Real Madrid?
Posted by: Dobbo May 18 2015, 05:32 PM
Looks almost a certainty he'll be leaving United & I imagine Real would be the obvious destination. Bit of a kick in the teeth for Atlético fans!
Posted by: steve201 May 18 2015, 11:17 PM
Hope Liverpool make some shrewd signings this summer and early please no deadline day nonsense. James Milner for centre mid, Higuain from Napoli who failed to reach the champions league too and Rafa is leaving. Proven goal scorer! Get rid of that bast*rd Sterling and get Ibe in the first team all next yr. should get 20-25m for him.
I would also coach defensively with Lovern and Skrtel being the main partners and a new right back to replace Glen Johnson - hopefully a decent one. We also need a sub keeper to replace Brad Jones - Cech please??
Posted by: Mack May 19 2015, 11:00 AM
So Raheem Sterling wanting to leave Liverpool. Where do you think he'll go or will he be persuaded to stay?
What do you think?
Sterling should honour his contract. Don't forget he rejected a £100,000 per week contact from Liverpool.
Posted by: steve201 May 19 2015, 03:36 PM
OUT OUT OUT
Posted by: RabbitFurCoat May 19 2015, 03:47 PM
A month or so ago Brendan Rodgers said Sterling is the "best young player in Europe". You can't then complain at the best young player in Europe wanting more than Liverpool can offer, especially a Liverpool managed by Rodgers.
Makes me laugh so many people saying he should be more loyal and stay, Liverpool ultimately have to accept that they're not in the top two tiers of European football now, and their best players are going to move onwards, especially when they fail to qualify for the Champions League, just like they can get the best of the tier below them, like they did last summer taking the top talent from the likes of Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and Southampton.
Posted by: Rooney May 19 2015, 05:01 PM
Makes me laugh so many people saying he should be more loyal and stay, Liverpool ultimately have to accept that they're not in the top two tiers of European football now, and their best players are going to move onwards, especially when they fail to qualify for the Champions League, just like they can get the best of the tier below them, like they did last summer taking the top talent from the likes of Benfica, Bayer Leverkusen and Southampton.
But he's not as good as he thinks he is. That's the problem, currently at least. I think he has everything in his game to become a top, top player. However this whole cat and mouse game is ridiculous! I can understand he wants out, but if we're to ever compete again properly we need out best players to stay. And let's not forget that Sterling (and the rest of the team) were diabolical in the cup-semi. And CL qualification this season was in our hands until we combusted. That was part Sterling's fault.
I think the trophies excuse is a ridiculous one really. Problem is, is that I think we are open to selling him, but his suitors will be from the Premier League and I think we will not sell him to a rival.
Posted by: RabbitFurCoat May 19 2015, 05:08 PM
He'll never reach his potential when his manager plays him as a centre forward one match, right wing-back the next and on the wing the next. From a neutral's point of view it's easy to see why he'd want out of Liverpool. Brendan has to take a huge amount of responsibility for his lack of form as he's been shifted around the pitch from game to game. He plays as a number 9 and then gets criticised for poor finishing, but he's a 20 year old winger FFS, he's not going to be Suarez.
For me your biggest problem is Brendan. How many good buys in three years? Three, maybe? And one of those (Can) ended up in a completely different position to the one he's always played in almost by accident. The system and players in it was clueless on Saturday. Of all the teams in the Premier League Palace use wingers as consistently and effectively as anyone, if ever there was a match to not play a 19 year old winger and a full-back who's never really looked comfortable in this league as wing-backs this was it.
Posted by: Rooney May 19 2015, 06:18 PM
For me your biggest problem is Brendan. How many good buys in three years? Three, maybe? And one of those (Can) ended up in a completely different position to the one he's always played in almost by accident. The system and players in it was clueless on Saturday. Of all the teams in the Premier League Palace use wingers as consistently and effectively as anyone, if ever there was a match to not play a 19 year old winger and a full-back who's never really looked comfortable in this league as wing-backs this was it.
Well I would agree with you on that, I hated playing him at RWB but it was necessary at times. We played our best football when we had Sterling through the middle. We had pace, and that was key. However worth noting as well that he hit a bit of form post his break! Finishing can be improved, but some of the chances he has missed this year have been horrific.
Oh I would not disagree on that either. I lost confidence in him currently, I don't think all the signings are his fault but he's obsessed with a style of play that I don't think can work in this league because of the pace. I don't think the wing-backs were to be criticised really though for the loss, we played the same system at Selhurst and won! The problem was our midfield left the defence exposed, just absolute massive gaps of space. Rumours circulating round anyway that Rodgers might be getting the chop.
Posted by: Mack May 19 2015, 07:35 PM
Away from the Sterling situation.
Aston Villa have signed Scott Sinclair from Man City on a permanent deal following being on loan with them. He played nineteen times for Man City after moving to them for £8m back in 2012.
Posted by: steve201 May 19 2015, 07:40 PM
It would be ridiculous if he got sacked, people forget very quickly - and his style of play is the best I've seen Liverpool play, it's about finding another goal scorer this summer - who would survive without a Suarez and Sturridge up front all season!?
Posted by: Rooney May 19 2015, 09:03 PM
Well I agree - but it also begs the argument - were Suarez & Sturridge just papering the cracks? Losing those two players for the full season has been awful, because we have little thorough goal threat. But Rodgers just baffles me. Everyone can see our problem, but he's blind to it. Or when he fixes it, he reverts back to his favourite system as a panic attack. Not sure we're any better than when he took over.
Posted by: Mack May 20 2015, 01:06 PM
Raheem Sterling getting booed by a small number of Liverpool fans after collecting the club's 'Young Player of The Year'. It amazes me how he thinks he's not a money-grabber when he rejected a £100,000 a week contact.
Posted by: Mack May 21 2015, 12:59 PM
Now Raheem Sterling's agent is saying that Sterling wouldn't a new contract even if Liverpool offered him £900,000 per-week.
He also went on and called Jamie Carragher a knob and he suggested that Chelsea and Man City would be the most likely destination for him.
Posted by: jark May 21 2015, 01:16 PM
I hope Sterling's career goes swiftly south and he ends up benched for the next year at City or somewhere. He has every right to want to leave Liverpool (and they could certainly spend the money on a much better player) but the way he/his agent have gone about this so publicly is pretty vile. He's clearly very badly managed or advised.
Posted by: steve201 May 21 2015, 01:21 PM
Buy Buy Raheem!! Good ridance, we made you a decent young player hope you are the new Scot Sinclair!!
Posted by: Mack May 21 2015, 07:26 PM
Liverpool have cancelled tomorrow's meeting with Raheem Sterling following comments made by his agent.
Will probably be a benchwarmer for Man City if he moved there.
Posted by: Rooney May 21 2015, 09:09 PM
Will probably be a benchwarmer for Man City if he moved there.
I'm not surprised. As silly as it seems, those comments in the media were made by a man who was losing it. So unprofessional.
Right now I don't care of he goes. The attitude stinks, and playing the media is ridiculous, as it's come back to bite him on the arse massively.
Posted by: LeeWallace May 22 2015, 03:16 AM
f*** Sterling
Stick him in the reserves and ensure he has a shit pre-season. It's awful how unprofessional he's been to a club who's done so much for him.
Posted by: steve201 May 22 2015, 08:30 AM
Put him in the reserves for the last 2 years of his contract lol thatll teach him!
Posted by: Mack May 22 2015, 07:18 PM
15 of the best players according to "The Guardian" that will be available on a free transfer this summer:
Sami Khedra
James Milner
Andre Ayew
Sergio Romero
Dani Alves
Andre-Pierre Gignac
Iganzio Abate
Marcell Jansen
Ron Vlaar
Neto
Nigel de Jong
Carlos Zambrano
Danny Ings
Michael Lang
Stefan Strandberg
Posted by: Mack May 24 2015, 07:06 PM
Manchester United will not be signing Falcao after his loan with them ends.
EDIT:
Didier Drogba is set to leave Chelsea for the second time as he said:
Posted by: Dobbo May 24 2015, 07:53 PM
Probably the best decision they'll make all summer. Will go down as one of the great Prem flops...
Posted by: Rooney May 24 2015, 08:49 PM
That injury really has ruined him.
Posted by: Mack May 26 2015, 03:35 PM
Sami Khedira could be moving to Juventus from Real Madrid according to reports in Italy.
Posted by: Mack May 29 2015, 06:30 PM
Liverpool have had a £10m bid for Nathaniel Clyne rejected by Southampton.
Posted by: jark May 29 2015, 07:49 PM
Spurs confirm the £4m signing of the 22 yr old Austrian defender Kevin Wimmer from FC Köln.
Posted by: Rooney May 29 2015, 08:03 PM
Hope this comes off. Good buy.
Posted by: LeeWallace May 29 2015, 08:31 PM
Disgusting for Newcastle to release Jonas from the club.
Posted by: Rooney May 29 2015, 08:39 PM
Apparently it was common knowledge to the fans it was his last game.
Posted by: Mack Jun 2 2015, 10:46 AM
Liverpool are going to hold talks with James Milner this week.
Apparently Diego Costa wants to leave Chelsea and go back to Spain according to The Sun.
Posted by: Mack Jun 4 2015, 02:00 PM
Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer. He will join on 1st July. What do people make of this signing?
Posted by: Rooney Jun 4 2015, 05:41 PM
Good signing. Other teams wanted him too. Just maybe less pleased that he may be playing in CM all the time!
But he fills a role in our squad for sure.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jun 4 2015, 05:59 PM
Very good signing. Has a few years left in him, particularly at CM.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 4 2015, 08:54 PM
Rooney why is it disappointing he will play in the centre? He was quality for Villa there before he went to city - great signing, player in his prime.
Posted by: Rooney Jun 4 2015, 09:00 PM
Henderson/Milner/Allen is the least uninspiring midfield I can think of. But he's a great player, definitely a victim of his own utility.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 5 2015, 11:54 AM
Much better than Allen, should replace him. He will replace gerrard for a few yrs, could be captain too.
Skrtel disgusted at Liverpools offer - strange!
Posted by: Mack Jun 5 2015, 07:58 PM
Everton have completed the signing of Tom Cleverley on a five-year contract once his Man Utd deal expires.
Posted by: Mack Jun 8 2015, 08:59 AM
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Danny Ings from Burnley.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 8 2015, 12:16 PM
Danny Ings seemed very overrated to me when I saw him at Upton Park. Good worker but his finishing was woeful. Saw an article in the Telegraph saying he could be next season's Harry Kane 
Saw Cleverley recently too and he was a much more aggressive player than comes across on TV. Good touch and he scored the winner against us too. Maybe he was coached out of his natural game at United because when he broke through he was an exciting player. I hear Martinez wants to use him creatively so that's good for him I guess.
Posted by: Flatcap Jun 8 2015, 06:08 PM
I am a bit surprised at the signing of Danny Ings as well, other news is that Ron Vlaar has been offered a new contract at Aston Villa and Darren Bent has been released from the same club.
Bent has since signed for Derby County on a two year contract (according to Sky Sports News) and they have also signed ex Reading player Alex Pearce.
Posted by: Mack Jun 9 2015, 02:27 PM
Juventus have signed Sami Khedira from Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Dani Alves has signed a new two-year deal with Barcelona to end any speculation of a move to Liverpool or Man United.
Posted by: Rooney Jun 9 2015, 05:57 PM
Ings is a bit of a no brainer really. While he's not really going ti improve us, for about £8m it's a good price. If he's good, excellent. If he doesn't make it, someone like West Ham/Stoke will buy him for £15m a couple of years down the line.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 9 2015, 09:36 PM
He's a good player a fighter and a decent goal scorer - 11 last season in a relegated side and 21 in the championship and only 22 yrs old. He will also fit in well as he's more of a Suarez player who will chase the ball down all day long in comparison to Mario & Ricky Lambert!
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 10 2015, 04:20 PM
West Ham have signed Pedro Obiang from Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee.
Sounds a tidy little player, could fit in well in Centre Mid alongside Kouyate and Noble.
Posted by: Rooney Jun 11 2015, 10:53 PM
Man City have had a £25m bid for Sterling rejected. Double that price and he's yours If you pay £40m for Mangala, you can pay more for Raheem!
Posted by: Mack Jun 12 2015, 07:39 PM
A very extremely hopeful bid here for Sterling:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3121979/Macclesfield-launch-audacious-bid-bring-Raheem-Sterling-Conference-Premier.html
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 16 2015, 04:55 PM
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Falcao on loan. 
I wonder what Mourinho saw in him last season!
Southampton sign Juanmi from Malaga for £5.1 million, another striker for them for their Europa League campaign.
Posted by: Mack Jun 17 2015, 10:20 AM
Man City has stepped up their offer for Sterling of more than £35.5m which is likely to be rejected by Liverpool.
Regarding Falcao could Mourinho see a way to get the best out of him?
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 17 2015, 10:33 AM
Falcao could easily be the next Shevchenko or Torres if not careful!
Don't think Liverpool will accept the new bid for Sterling, Sky saying its close to 40m as well
Posted by: Mack Jun 17 2015, 10:39 AM
That's true he could be another Shevchenko or Torres when he was at Chelsea if he's not careful. Could be a remarkable turnaround in form for Falcao or another season flop.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 17 2015, 10:40 AM
Id take that for Sterling he will go for free next yr lol. Falcoa will just be a 4th choice for Chelsea anyway. Id rather Patrick Bamford if i was them tho!!
Is Falcao playing in the Copa America this summer?
Posted by: Mack Jun 17 2015, 10:47 AM
Is Falcao playing in the Copa America this summer?
Yes Falcao is playing in the Copa America at this moment.
He'll be behind Costa, Remy and Bamford in the pecking order for strikers.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 17 2015, 12:44 PM
40m for Sterling is shocking.
I think Sterling is horrifically overrated and I wouldn't even have him at Chelsea as I prefer our winger options. Sterling would most likely fit in at Man City but this means that Liverpool must spend the money incredibly wise.
Posted by: jark Jun 17 2015, 01:01 PM
Liverpool can f*** right off if they reject 40m. And City are idiots for paying it.
Posted by: Mack Jun 17 2015, 06:44 PM
Aston Villa have completed the signing of former Man City player, Micah Richards.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 18 2015, 01:49 PM
Very good purchase.
Posted by: Sabrina. Jun 18 2015, 04:00 PM
£40m isn't a lot when you consider QPR's 20% sell on fee and judging by our track record he won't be replaced by anyone of quality. Right now it's looking like Benteke for £32m, which doesn't fill me with much joy
For that reason, I'd hold out for more or keep him for another year. Man City are desperate for young English talent and it's still early in the window. I'd be surprised if they didn't come back in with another offer
He's got 2 years left on his contract
Posted by: Mack Jun 18 2015, 06:59 PM
Southampton have completed the signing of Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese defender, Cedric Soares in a deal worth up to £4.7m.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 19 2015, 08:06 PM
Peterborough have completed the signing of Joe Gormley from cliftonville for around 60k pounds 
Posted by: Mack Jun 22 2015, 12:29 PM
Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinstieger.
Inter Milan are set to sign Monaco's Geoffrey Kondogbia for £25m.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 22 2015, 12:36 PM
Man U are literally linked with every single player.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jun 22 2015, 01:56 PM
Both Milan clubs are really set on getting back into Europe.
There's a distinct possibility that Italy could take our fourth CL spot next season, which makes it even more imperative.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 22 2015, 02:03 PM
Milan need to spend millions in order to become a force in Europe again.
I really want the Italian league to step up because it's a great shame to see Milan etc underperforming.
Posted by: Mack Jun 22 2015, 03:24 PM
Juventus are set to sign Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid for £13m after just one season at Atletico.
Posted by: Flatcap Jun 22 2015, 05:43 PM
West Brom's Mulumbu is on his way to Norwich after July 1st. Looks a very promising signing from what I have read about him.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33231912
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 22 2015, 08:01 PM
Maarten Stekelenburg joining Southampton is such a weird purchase. He's too good to be a back up goalkeeper to Fraser Foster unless he's on his way out?
Posted by: Cassidy Jun 22 2015, 09:26 PM
Ramos is only linked with us as he's jockeying for leverage on a new contract. Ed Woodward realises we have absolutely no pull in the De Gea transfer saga so is clinging on for the ride. It all smacks of desperate posturing and nothing more. Christ, it won't be long before we're linked with our own players.
Posted by: Mack Jun 23 2015, 01:27 PM
Looks very likely that Petr Cech will be moving to Arsenal as talks continue between them and Chelsea.
Liverpool have apprently held talks with Roberto Firmino, Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon.
And Bournemouth have agreed a deal to sign Sylvain Distin.
Posted by: Cassidy Jun 23 2015, 03:56 PM
LAUREN of all people confirmed it on Twitter days ago (ex Arsenal full back). In no uncertain times that means deal done.
Posted by: Sabrina. Jun 24 2015, 07:57 AM
Liverpool confirm signing of Roberto Firmino
First signing I've genuinely been excited about in a while
Bacca and Clyne in now would be a good ending to the summer even if Sterling does leave. Kovacic would be a bonus
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 24 2015, 08:29 AM
A lot of money for Liverpool to spend... he'll face a level of scepticism at first as he's a name unfamiliar to English fans.
I think Bacca probably won't happen, get the impression Liverpool are put off by the fee.
Cech to Arsenal is the biggest transfer so far. That'll install them as second title favourites now, but I still can't see them doing consistently throughout a whole season!
Posted by: jark Jun 24 2015, 12:00 PM
Bacca is incredible, but he's not right for Liverpool. And why would he go there when he's guaranteed champions league where he is already. Liverpool are not a better club than Savilla, it would be a fairly ridiculous downgrade.
Hopefully with Cech coming to Arsenal, Wenger continues giving Szczesny the opportunity to play FA Cup, maybe champions league too... He's too good to be benched except for six matches a year.
Posted by: Sabrina. Jun 24 2015, 01:46 PM
Wages
Think he'd suit us perfectly
Posted by: Mack Jun 24 2015, 04:38 PM
Leicester City have completed the signing of Robert Huth from Stoke City on a three-year deal after spending the second half of last season on loan to them.
Morgan Schneiderlin has apprently struck an agreement with Southampton to leave this summer. Where he could be at the centre of a three-way battle to sign him between Man United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Posted by: Flatcap Jun 24 2015, 07:12 PM
Carlisle have signed Bastien Hery the former Rochdale midfielder. Hope he likes this town better... 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33263991
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 25 2015, 11:06 AM
West Ham have had a 10.7m offer accepted for Marseille player Dimitri Payet. He had the most assists in the French league last year and has been capped multiple times for France.
Always find it strange when West Ham sign good players, always suspicious as to what's wrong with them We did need a creative midfielder though, so hopefully does well. End of Nolan now I'd have thought!
Posted by: Rooney Jun 25 2015, 11:35 AM
I can't say I have ever seen Firminho play, but the reports say he is closest player available to how Suarez plays. For that I am excited. If we sign a top striker and another midfielder, I'll be optimistic of us putting up a fight for Top 4 next season.
Sadly I this is the end of the road for Sterling. Brilliant player, but corrupted by his agent. He deserves all the stick he will rightly get next season.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 25 2015, 12:05 PM
Sadly I this is the end of the road for Sterling. Brilliant player, but corrupted by his agent. He deserves all the stick he will rightly get next season.
Looks like you'll be getting Clyne too, very good signing that'd be.
I agree they wouldn't have paid 30m for this new guy if Sterling wasn't going. I've heard his relationship with Rodgers deteriorated over the whole England tiredness episode last Autumn.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 25 2015, 01:20 PM
Clyne is an absolute fantastic purchase.
Posted by: Dobbo Jun 25 2015, 04:34 PM
Weren't people saying that about Lallana & Lovren too? Form can change when players move clubs but at least Clyne is an obvious improvement on the current RB I suppose.
Posted by: Rooney Jun 25 2015, 05:23 PM
When Tyrone Mings is moving for £8m, I think £12m for Clyne is a steal. I don't think he's amazing, but he fills a massive hole in our squad.
Posted by: Mack Jun 25 2015, 05:35 PM
Everton have agreed a £4.3m deal for Gerald Deulofeu from Barcelona following his loan with Everton during the 2013/14 season.
Bournemouth look set to sign Tyrone Mings for £8m from Ipswich Town.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 25 2015, 11:27 PM
It's only a loan deal I think so he will fill in for Foster until after Xmas!
Posted by: steve201 Jun 25 2015, 11:47 PM
Is that all he is??
Great signing for 12m thought his England caps would hav inflated his price to 20m the way things are. Quietly pleased with liverpools signings this summer 2 frees which improve us (esp with Milners experience) and a punt on a Brazilian who by the sounds of things plays in a Suarez style tactically and on the pitch, he chases down the ball. If he can score like last season he could be a decent buy, but it's always a risk with these things. (3rd top goal scorer in the bundsligue with 16 goals)
Posted by: Mack Jun 26 2015, 08:48 AM
Today's gossip column:
Man Utd are close to signing Morgan Schneiderlin for £24m (Daily Star)
Real Madrid have rejected Man Utd's £35m offer for Sergio Ramos (Daily Mail)
Paulinho is close to joining Scolari's Chinese side Guangzhou for the £17m fee he cost the Premier League club (Evening Standard)
Watford have been offered Inter Milan's Davide Santon and Zdravko Kuzmanovic for £7m (Evening Standard)
Posted by: Rooney Jun 26 2015, 04:38 PM
I find the Ramos to Man Utd perplexing. I have no doubt in my mind that they are trying for them, but I can't work out whether it will come off, or whether Ramos is just angling for a new contract.
Posted by: Mack Jun 26 2015, 07:37 PM
Leicester City are set to sign Japan striker Shinji Okazaki on a four-year deal with Mainz subject to a work permit.
^
I can't see Ramos moving to Man United to be honest with you. He'll probably sign a new deal in the upcoming weeks.
Posted by: RabbitFurCoat Jun 27 2015, 07:16 AM
If this happens (at anywhere above £10m tbf) it rivals Vermaelen for £15m as the greatest sale in the last few years.
Posted by: steve201 Jun 27 2015, 07:52 AM
Ramos is def angling for a new contract!
Glad Liverpool seem to be doing much better in the market this yr in comparison to manure - they are getting bogged down in the de Gea transfer!
Posted by: Mack Jun 29 2015, 02:09 PM
Paulinho has moved to Guangzhou for a reported £9.9m.
Posted by: Cassidy Jun 29 2015, 06:40 PM
Milner's a quality addition. Firmino's a lot of money for someone with a less than amazing strikerate. The other three won't be anywhere near your first team. I believe you've strengthened in (some) key areas but I'd be very cautious as a Liverpool about the amount of players you're bringing in off the back of one hefty payout. Again.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 29 2015, 07:41 PM
Man United have bid 28.9m for Sergio Ramos.
BREAKING: Sky Sources: Sergio Ramos tells Real Madrid he wants to leave & join Manchester United.
What an incredible purchase that would be.
Posted by: RabbitFurCoat Jun 29 2015, 07:45 PM
He's not *that* good, and he's a walking card.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jun 29 2015, 07:49 PM
Is Ramos what Man United really need? Understand that you can't turn down a player of his quality if available but that's a significant investment for a player with little re-sale value.
Posted by: Dobbo Jun 29 2015, 08:00 PM
Quite right^^ he's nearly 30 now & will only see a couple more years of him at his very best.
But in the modern day game you have to buy for now, none of this investing for the future rubbish that teams harp on about as that never proves sustainable (i.e. they'll never stick around). Chelsea proved last year just buy the best available at their peak. Ramos will be a quality addition to the first team (as much as I dislike the guy ) and it certainly bulks up an area that sorely needed improving last season.
Posted by: Rooney Jun 29 2015, 09:09 PM
Man Utd need a centre back, but Ramos is not what they need. I have no idea why they are so intent on buying the big names, when there are far, far better players available for half the price. Madness.. won't believe the Ramos bid until I see it on BBC though.
Posted by: Cassidy Jun 29 2015, 10:10 PM
BBC were reporting it weren't they? Sky certainly was.
Can't wait to see him get sent off for feigning injury after Costa brushes his arm next season.
Posted by: Cassidy Jun 29 2015, 10:11 PM
A centre back moreso than any position on the pitch, yes. (taking into account De Gea is still technically a United player)
Posted by: steve201 Jun 30 2015, 11:36 AM
Yeh the brazillian is a gamble but Clyne should def be in at right back imo and Ings is a natural goalscorer imo for free.
Posted by: Sabrina. Jun 30 2015, 12:31 PM
Clyne, Firmino and Milner go straight into the starting XI
Ings will be 3rd/4th choice, but is an improvement on Balotelli/Borini/Lambert
We could have done better than Bogdan, but he'll get a handful of games at most so it's not too much of an issue
Another striker and we are probably done for the summer. Possibly another attacking player if Sterling leaves, but I'm not completely convinced that it is that clear cut right now
Posted by: LeeWallace Jun 30 2015, 12:39 PM
Ings will be 3rd/4th choice, but is an improvement on Balotelli/Borini/Lambert
We could have done better than Bogdan, but he'll get a handful of games at most so it's not too much of an issue
Another striker and we are probably done for the summer. Possibly another attacking player if Sterling leaves, but I'm not completely convinced that it is that clear cut right now
Liverpool are actually in a very good position this season. I'm guessing if Lambert and Balotelli are offloaded along with Sterling then another attacker could help Liverpool have a very good season.
Posted by: Cassidy Jun 30 2015, 04:40 PM
Clyne hadn't yet signed when I posted that. I was referring to Ings, Bogdan and Gomez.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jun 30 2015, 04:52 PM
Rodgers still has the problem that he doesn't seem to have all of the dressing room on side - the downside of finding a XI that works for a few months (as he's done for the last two seasons) is that it alienates anyone who isn't in it. Players like Lucas don't seem to want to be there any more.
Posted by: Mack Jul 1 2015, 06:55 PM
Douglas Costa has moved to Bayern Munich from Shakhtar in a £21m deal.
Sebasitan Coates has moved to Sunderland from Liverpool. Liverpool hve confirmed the singing of Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton on a £12.5 million deal.
In other news, Southampton have terminated the contract of their record signing Dani Osvaldo who scored 3 goals in 14 appearances before not playing for them again in January 2014 after he got suspended for getting into a training ground fight with Jose Fonte.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 1 2015, 08:07 PM
I guess the Costa deal means the Schweinstiger rumours will start up again?
Stoke have had a bid accepted for Shaquri .. absolutely crazy. The mid-table sides are making some really strong signings this summer so far.
Pleased the Clyne deal is sewn up. I don't think he's amazing, but a very good addition to a position we desperately needed cover in.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 1 2015, 08:17 PM
Shaquri to Stoke could be one of the best purchases of the season.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 1 2015, 08:27 PM
Or one of the worst. Must be some issues with Inter kicking him out after 6 months. Massive, massive signing for Stoke if it comes off, especially is Bojan hits the ground running again.
Posted by: richie Jul 2 2015, 08:01 AM
I can't believe Stoke have sneaked in to sign Shaquiri - is nobody else looking at him?
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 2 2015, 01:19 PM
Stoke are also apparently in for Balotelli.
Carlos Bacca has gone to AC Milan. Both they are Inter are really set on getting back up there.
Posted by: RabbitFurCoat Jul 2 2015, 06:53 PM
Shaqiri to Stoke is one thing but Cabaye to Palace?!! Why aren't so many other teams bigger than they are after him!
Posted by: steve201 Jul 2 2015, 10:34 PM
Why are Liverpool not after Shaquiri - great replacement for Sterling, great player?! How why?!
Posted by: Mack Jul 3 2015, 11:43 AM
QPR have rejected a £12m bid from Leicester City for Charlie Austin.
Here were no transfers in the Premier League yesterday.
Brentford have signed Andreas Bjelland from FC Twente for £2.1m.
Nani looks set to move to Fenerbahce after the clubs agreed a £4.5m fee for him which will end a eight-year stay at Manchester United.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 3 2015, 08:31 PM
Must be a reason why no other top clubs are in for him. Not sure he's worth the risk, plus we already have Sterling's replacement (and Ibe).
Posted by: Ryan. Jul 3 2015, 10:35 PM
Derby smashed their transfer record today! Our previous record was £3.5 million for Robert Earnshaw back in 2007 but we have just paid a reported £4.75 million for Tom Ince from Hull who was of course on loan with us for the second half of last season. He did an incredible job and is well worth that fee!
We are going all out with transfers this summer as we've already bought Weimann for £2.75 million and signed Bent, Carson, Alex Pearce and Chris Baird. And if rumours are to be believed we also want Burnley's Jason Shackell and Sunderland's Liam Bridcutt!
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 4 2015, 11:05 AM
Apparently we are, but we've already bought one big midfielder and should be confirming Song soon so maybe not.
Posted by: jark Jul 4 2015, 11:09 AM
Not sure what Bacca would go to Inter for unless it's just all about the $$$. He should be playing champion's league.
Posted by: Mack Jul 4 2015, 01:08 PM
Lukas Podolski has left Arsenal to join Galatasaray according to them.
Posted by: jark Jul 5 2015, 02:05 PM
Non-shock of the weekend!
Everything seems to have gone quiet about who else Arsenal have in mind now, with Schneiderlin looking likely for Utd and Lacazette seemingly off the cards.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 5 2015, 02:28 PM
Everything seems to have gone quiet about who else Arsenal have in mind now, with Schneiderlin looking likely for Utd and Lacazette seemingly off the cards.
Something's fishy at Man Utd, I've no idea why they're being so slow in the transfer market (Depay aside of course). I've heard rumours it is to do with the new Adidas kit, but I think that's bullshit. Expect Schneiderlin will end up at Man Utd, but think there's some disagreement over his price, and the decent papers today reckon that he favours Arsenal over Utd.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 5 2015, 02:54 PM
Just out interest - decent papers?
Posted by: Rooney Jul 5 2015, 05:28 PM
Broadsheets - Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, Observer - usually I find if they're making a link/claim there's at least some truth behind it, unlike a lot of the tabloids who just re-hash stuff from Goal.com.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 5 2015, 05:31 PM
Also right now I think once the Sterling to Man City goes through, a lot more transfers will. Quite a lot of potential deals that are being talked about all hinge on that going through, or waiting to see what the price agreement is at least.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 5 2015, 08:17 PM
van Persie looks set to leave Man United for Fenerbache. Surprised how muted the reaction seems to be, he was the main reason for their last title win!
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 5 2015, 11:36 PM
Only one I saw reporting the Schneiderlin thing was The Times but then again I didn't look very hard. And with all due respect, Duncan Castles is the worst out there for having an anti-United agenda. He'd do it just to spite the fans the stupid prick. You only need to take a look at his player ratings for prolific 'big wins' for us to see that.
That being said Schneiderlin would be a much better fit for Arsenal than us I reckon (although still a very good acquisition). He'd be perfect for them. Mind due, Wenger's still probably holding off signing a decent striker on the back of Coquelin's performances last season. It'd be way too much forward logic and sensibility for him to actually actively pursue it.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 5 2015, 11:38 PM
The amount of flack he's receiving on Twitter is unbelievable. He was our key component the last time we got the title. Think it's more the general opinion of him being a bad apple in the dressing room than genuine animosity though.
Posted by: Mack Jul 6 2015, 08:49 AM
Today's Gossip Column:
Liverpool will continue their summer spending by matching the £32.5m buy-out clause in Christian Benteke's contract to bring Aston Villa's 24-year-old Belgium forward to Anfield. (Daily Express)
With the future of De Gea uncertain, United are considering a move for Stoke's 28-year-old Bosnia goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who is also a target for Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal have made initial contact with Spain international Pedro's representatives over a move for the 27-year-old Barcelona winger. (Independent)
The Gunners will also pursue a big-money move for Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal with his club Juventus now willing to sell the 28-year-old. (Metro)
Southampton expect to complete a deal for Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld, who spent last season on loan at St Mary's, after Atletico Madrid failed to cancel the buy-out clause in the 26-year-old's contract in time. (Talksport)
The Saints are prepared to take legal action to ensure that Alderweireld joins them and not Premier League rivals Tottenham, who have agreed an £11.5m deal with the Spanish club. (Daily Mirror)
Posted by: richie Jul 6 2015, 12:04 PM
Please take him
Posted by: Mack Jul 6 2015, 04:30 PM
Man United have had a bid for Morgan Schneiderlin rejected the Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed:
Nani has joined Fenerbahce for £4.25m on a three-year deal following eight years and 229 apperances for Manchester United.
Posted by: Mack Jul 7 2015, 12:43 PM
Southampton have signed defender Cuco Martina from FC Twente on a two-year contract.
Manchester City have signed Enes Unal from Bursapor for a undisclosed fee and Barcelona have signed Atletico Madrid's Arda Turan for a fee of £24m although he won't be able to play for them until January due to Barcelona being unable to register new players under the terms of a FIFA ban.
Posted by: Mack Jul 7 2015, 04:55 PM
According to the Daily Mail.
Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna has agreed to join West Ham instead of Everton in an £8 million deal.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 7 2015, 05:41 PM
Wow, where are West Ham getting all their money from?
The last time we spent so much was 2007 and that was largely wasted on crocks like Dyer, Bellamy and Ljungberg. Saying that, we spent a fait amount last summer but that felt like bargains!/
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 7 2015, 10:43 PM
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £12.7m fee with Torino for right-back Matteo Darmian.
Posted by: Mack Jul 8 2015, 04:41 PM
^ No news confirmed officially from Manchester United about Darmian,
Tottenham have signed Toby Alderweireld for a undisclosed fee from Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract. However Southampton may take legal action as they belived that they had an option to buy him for £6.8m unless Atletico paid £1.5m to buy back that clause. We'll wait and see what happens regarding that situation.
Crystal Palace look very close to completing the signing of PSG's Yohan Cabaye for £10m which would be their record signing. What a signing this could be if Cabaye can reproduce the form he showed when he was at Newcastle.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 8 2015, 05:46 PM
Tottenham have signed Toby Alderweireld for a undisclosed fee from Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract. However Southampton may take legal action as they belived that they had an option to buy him for £6.8m unless Atletico paid £1.5m to buy back that clause. We'll wait and see what happens regarding that situation.
Crystal Palace look very close to completing the signing of PSG's Yohan Cabaye for £10m which would be their record signing. What a signing this could be if Cabaye can reproduce the form he showed when he was at Newcastle.
Hence why I said 'reportedly'. From what I can gather from his personal feeds alone it's as good as done.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 8 2015, 05:59 PM
The Darmian deals looks as good as complete. I've not watched him so I can't really say much of an opinion, apart from it was obvious Man Utd were after a right-back. Interesting to see how he adapts in the Premier League.
Sooner the better Raheem Sterling gets lost. He's an absolute embarrassment. I hate giving stick to ex-players as I find it so small time, but there's such a bitter element to this move that all the shit he gets will be fully justified.
Posted by: Mack Jul 8 2015, 07:24 PM
Another of many players linked to Man United, Mats Hummels has confirmed that he will be staying at Borussia Dortmund for another season.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 8 2015, 09:24 PM
Darmian was arguably the MotM against England. Might even be a better bet than Clyne.
Posted by: Mack Jul 9 2015, 11:21 AM
Nadir Ciftci has completed a £1.5m move from Dundee United to Celtic on a four-year deal.
Robin van Persie is close to joining Fenerbahce in Turkey after further talks between the clubs (Daily Maila)
According to the Daily Mail. A look at Barcelona transfers of the 10 best and 10 worst singings:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3154472/Barcelona-transfers-10-best-10-worst-signings-Lionel-Messi-penning-contract-restaurant-napkin-expensive-mistake-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic.html
Posted by: Rooney Jul 9 2015, 05:43 PM
Man Utd getting rid of lots of high wage earners. They must be in for a striker surely? I'm sensing a bid for Kane/Benteke.
I've no doubt they are going to buy some massive name this summer, just not quite sure who yet.
Posted by: Mack Jul 9 2015, 07:21 PM
Steven Nzonzi has joined Sevilla from Stoke City for £7m after three years with Stoke.
I think it could be probably be Benteke if they bid for him.
Posted by: Mack Jul 10 2015, 09:54 AM
Yohan Cabaye's move to Crystal Palace from PSG has been confirmed for a club-record fee of £10m.
Here's a look at BBC Sport's article of the Top 25 transfer targets:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33449924
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 10 2015, 11:51 AM
Rumour that if United can't get one of their bigger targets they might put in a £15m bid for Diafra Sakho. Seems a bit far fetched.
Posted by: jark Jul 10 2015, 11:58 AM
Sterling back in training today.
I think it would be so delicious if City's increased bid never came.
Posted by: Mack Jul 10 2015, 07:17 PM
Fabian Delph is set to undergo a medical and join Manchester City tomorrow. No news yet on what the transfer fee is. What do people make of this singing? Wherbouts would he play if he does manage to play in the first team or will he be a bench-warmer?
Posted by: Rooney Jul 10 2015, 07:37 PM
It's a move fueled by the English quota. Can't see him being anything other than bench-warmer personally.
Stoke have got Van Ginkle on loan from Chelsea too. Some good signings so far this summer from the mid-table teams.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 10 2015, 11:41 PM
Delph will probably get a fair amount of game time as an alternative to Fernandinho. They need a wide player though.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 11 2015, 11:11 AM
Schweinstieger to Man Utd.
Brilliant signing if it comes off. I hate Man Utd 
But that's a good buy if he stays injury free.
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 11 2015, 01:05 PM
I'm completely sceptical about that signing. At least we're making moves in the transfer market finally!
Posted by: Mack Jul 11 2015, 05:42 PM
Delph has decided that he wants to stay at Aston Villa and has stated that he is not leaving Villa for Man City.
Stoke City have pulled out of a deal for Shaqiri and look set to sign Glen Johnson.
Newcastle United have completed a £14.5m move for Georginio Wijnaldum from PSV. The biggest single amount paid for a player since Mike Ashley took over as the owner.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 11 2015, 08:20 PM
Stoke City have pulled out of a deal for Shaqiri and look set to sign Glen Johnson.
Newcastle United have completed a £14.5m move for Georginio Wijnaldum from PSV. The biggest single amount paid for a player since Mike Ashley took over as the owner.
Hilarious!
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 11 2015, 09:25 PM
So he realised he didn't want to do a Scott Sinclair huh.
Posted by: Sabrina. Jul 12 2015, 11:42 AM
Liverpool now in advanced negotiations with Man City for Raheem Sterling as clubs edge closer to a £50m deal [Telegraph]
Posted by: Mack Jul 12 2015, 12:00 PM
Wonder if we'll get the signing of Sterling to Man City sometime this week. He'll definitely get a hostile reception from the Liverpool fans if he played against them for Man City at Anfield.
Porto has agreed a deal to sign Iker Casillas from Real Madrid. Looking likely for De Gea to move to Real now with the news of that signing.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 12 2015, 06:05 PM
Goodbye Raheem.
Usually I hate ex-players getting booed. Anfield will be hell for him that day.
Posted by: Mack Jul 12 2015, 08:25 PM
So Sterling will become the most expensive English football player ever with a £49m move to Man City. Where he will earn over that £100k that he rejected. He could be described possibly by Liverpool fans as "Judas" following that move.
A look at the most expensive English footballers:
Raheem Sterling £49m (Liverpool to Manchester City [2015]
Andy Carroll £35m (Newcastle United to Liverpool [2011]
Rio Ferdinand £30m (Leeds United to Manchester United [2002]
Luke Shaw £30m (Southampton to Manchester United [2014]
Wayne Rooney £27m (Everton to Manchester United [2004]
James Milner £26m (Aston Villa to Manchester City [2010]
Adam Lallana £25m (Southampton to Liverpool [2014]
David Beckham £24.5m (Manchester United to Real Madrid [2003]
Darren Bent £24m (Sunderland to Aston Villa [2011]
Joleon Lescott £22m (Everton to Manchester City [2009]
Shaun Wright-Phillips £21m (Manchester City to Chelsea) [2005]
A decade ago you could get Zidane for that kind of money.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 12 2015, 10:32 PM
By all accounts he seems like a complete little shit, but it's hypocrisy of the highest order for Liverpool to bemoan him leaving. Every club buys players from smaller ones.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 12 2015, 10:58 PM
I've no problems with players leaving, it happens today in modern football. If it was Barcelona or Real Madrid, or even Bayern I would be fine. But it's the ridiculous lengths it's gone to. Everything has been leaked to the press by his camp, and it's turned in to a public spectacle. He never had any intention of signing a new contract, and he tried everything to force a move. It's even more obvious that his team was feeding City all the information.. as soon as the Delph move collapses they panic and pay the asking price
He's a great talent, but a spoilt little brat.£49m for a player who wants out, and has 2 years left on his contract after a mediocre season.. that's a great bit of business, whatever his potential may be.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 13 2015, 11:55 AM
I've always been impressed with Sterling when I've seen him live. He was by far Liverpool's best player during their defeat at Upton Park last season and took us apart at Anfield. Some of his dribbling and quick feet remind me of a young Jermaine Defoe.
This is a good move for him. Sure, he won't play EVERY week, but I think he'll get in the Man City first team. He's nine years younger than Silva so maybe he's being lined up as the long-term replacement for him.
On another note, shame Begovic has gone to Chelsea. Stoke have now lost him and N'Zonzi this summer when they seemed on the verge of pushing on.
Posted by: Silas Jul 14 2015, 12:32 AM
I can't believe that we actually pulled it off, the arrival of Schweinsteiger that is. I am SO f***ing happy. Plus we landed Schneiderlin too.
Unlike the last two years I'm not actively cringing at our activities in the transfer market. If we can steal away Ramos that would be outstanding, even if we can't keep ahold of De Gea (I will probably cry a little when he officially signs for Real)
(Not so gutted about RvP leaving. He's great but getting a little long in the tooth now. Plus with so many injuries he's just not as devastating as he once was.)
Posted by: Mack Jul 14 2015, 09:03 AM
Today's Gossip Column:
PSG's Edinson Cavani is the "prime target" to replace Robin Van Persie at Manchester United (Talksport)
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, is at the top of Manchester United's attacking targets as manager Louis van Gaal prepares to take his summer spending to more than £300m (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City will attempt to push their summer spending towards the £100m mark this week by securing the signing of Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne (Daily Telegraph)
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 14 2015, 06:54 PM
Really don't want Cavani at United, seems average everytime I've watched him. Lewandowski would be amazing though.
Good to see some useful transfer activity for once (and getting it done relatively early). I'm always weary over new signings who have never played in the PL before but Schweinsteiger I'm confident will hit the ground running & at least Schneiderlin has proved himself at Soton.
Posted by: Mack Jul 14 2015, 07:20 PM
Robin van Persie has completed his deal to Fenerbahce and said that "there are no hard feelings" between him and Manchester United following the move.
Elsewhere
Carl Jenkinson has signed another season on loan with West Ham following signing a five-year contract with Arsenal.
Watford have completed the signing of Allan Nyom from Udinese on a four-year contract.
Posted by: richie Jul 15 2015, 07:52 AM
Wow, never thought I'd see the day Liverpool were described as a smaller club than Manchester City. Not as rich I'll grant you, but in terms of history and where they'll both likely be in 50 years, I'd take Liverpool any day.
Sterling is a child, led on by another child in his agent. It'd be schadenfreude to point and laugh if and when he's sold on for £10m to West Brom, Aston Villa or Crystal Palace in two years time after two years on the bench, but there you go.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 15 2015, 04:03 PM
Brilliant purchases from Manchester United.
I'm guessing Valdes will be pushed as the number one now.
Posted by: Mack Jul 15 2015, 04:08 PM
I'm guessing too when De Gea goes that Valdes will be the number one goalkeeper for Man United.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 15 2015, 10:35 PM
Can't see Valdes staying at Man Utd, he was left off the US tour and rumour is he's refused to play with the reserves.
They will buy a new keeper for sure when De Gea leaves.
EDIT - not a rumour at all, it's on the BBC!
Posted by: Sabrina. Jul 15 2015, 11:18 PM
It would have been nice to keep Raheem as I do think he is a very talented player, but I can't say I'm too bothered by him leaving.
I think most fans would recognise that Man City do have greater pull currently in terms of wages and the opportunity to win silverware. The issue really is to do with how his camp have leaked information and tried to force through a move.
£49m is a lot of money for a 20 year old and as long as the current players perform and the money is reinvested well, I doubt there'll be many tears
Posted by: richie Jul 16 2015, 08:09 AM
Hoping that Sunderland's new winger / striker Jeremain Lens can shine after his £8m transfer from Dynamo Kiev.
Jordie Clasie at Southampton looks like a good signing too.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 16 2015, 03:22 PM
Liverpool are spending 32m on Benteke.
What an awful piece of business.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 16 2015, 03:23 PM
Jordie Clasie at Southampton looks like a good signing too.
I rate Lens very highly and I'm sure he will be an incredible purchase from Sunderland.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 16 2015, 05:17 PM
What an awful piece of business.
Agreed, not too happy about it. But Rodgers is intent on a 'target man' striker. Paying his release clause is ridiculous, but get the impression we're shitting it that Man Utd might come in with a bid, so decide to pay the fee.
Problem is we need a striker, and someone who is not raw (already got Origi and Ings).
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 17 2015, 03:31 PM
Delph having a medical at Man City according to Sky Sports News. Villa fans not gonna like this at all, especially after saying he was going to stay!
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 17 2015, 03:49 PM
What an absolute tosser.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 17 2015, 04:31 PM
That is hilarious.
I really hope we get Gervinho.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 17 2015, 05:03 PM
I really hope we get Gervinho.
Didn't know we were in for him, would be a great signing. After the performance last night, we need some better midfielders/attackers to replace the likes of Nolan, Jarvis, Maiga, Amalfitano & Noble.
Posted by: Mack Jul 17 2015, 07:45 PM
A season of bench-warming for Delph. Probably another Jack Rodwell/Scott Sinclair situation there for him at Man City.
In another news Yaya Sanogo was joined Ajax on season-long loan from Arsenal.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 17 2015, 09:34 PM
I wonder what changed Delph's mind? To be fair I think he has more chance of playing than Rodwell, as he's a little different to the other midfielders' City have. He will get a lot of game time, but not convinced he's up the required quality they need. Really does look like they've signed him because he's English. I applauded him for turning down the move, but he looks like a bit of a pray for going back on his word ha.
Posted by: steve201 Jul 17 2015, 11:36 PM
This is a good move for him. Sure, he won't play EVERY week, but I think he'll get in the Man City first team. He's nine years younger than Silva so maybe he's being lined up as the long-term replacement for him.
On another note, shame Begovic has gone to Chelsea. Stoke have now lost him and N'Zonzi this summer when they seemed on the verge of pushing on.
Sterling is t good enough to lace Silvas boots IMO.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 18 2015, 01:11 AM
Praying that West Ham get Inverness in Europa League so I can travel to Inverness for the match.
Posted by: Mack Jul 19 2015, 11:04 AM
Man City have completed the signing of Fulham's teenager Patrick Roberts. He becomes Man City's 3rd English signing of the season.
Posted by: Mack Jul 20 2015, 10:02 AM
Chelsea looking to increase their bid for Everton's John Stones to £26m today according to the Daily Mail. Everton defiant that Stones will not be going.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 20 2015, 06:11 PM
I think Stones would be mad to go this season personally. He's in with a great shot at being a first choice centre back at the Euros. I can see why he might be tempted, but he's better sticking with Everton this season.
Posted by: Mack Jul 21 2015, 08:02 AM
Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli has joined PSG on a five-year deal and for a £6m fee. He made 14 appearances for Tottenham he joined with them last September from Montpellier.
Posted by: Mack Jul 21 2015, 01:33 PM
Newcastle United have signed Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic for £13m- subject to a work permit. He becomes Newcastle's second signing following the £14.5m arrival of Georginio Wijnaldum.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 21 2015, 05:33 PM
Both great signings for Newcastle. Bet Mike Ashley is licking his lips at the profit he might make in a few years time on those two.
Posted by: Mack Jul 22 2015, 08:03 PM
West Ham have signed midfielder Manuel Lanzini on a season-long loan from UAE club Al Jazira
Also Watford have made two signings today in Miguel Britos who is best known for this:
And finally Watford also signed Jose Jurado.
EDIT:
Liverpool has officially completed the £32.5m signing for Christian Benteke from Aston Villa.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 22 2015, 08:54 PM
Who do people think this 'mystery' signing is that van Gaal has lined up? Wonder if they still wanna pay 22m for Pedro, seems overpriced to me.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 22 2015, 10:46 PM
Wonder if they still wanna pay 22m for Pedro, seems overpriced to me.It's obviously Muller. I think he is open to a move, and I think Guardiola would let him go. But the Bayern board and fans would go balistic, which makes me think it won't happen. I think he's an excellent player, but he's not an out and out striker like they need. They waste so much time chasing these obscene targets when they would be better going for someone less realistic.
They need a striker and a CB. Still think it's odd they're playing chicken with Real Madrid over De Gea.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 23 2015, 12:13 AM
They need a versatile forward who can stand in for Rooney or play with him and Depay in a front 3. So that means Pedro, Cavani or Muller.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 23 2015, 12:23 AM
Pedro would be a great addition. Funny how he was the best thing since sliced bread when Chelsea were linked with him a couple of weeks ago, and now..
Posted by: Rooney Jul 23 2015, 07:04 AM
I think Pedro would be a good addition, he's quality. Just again I'm not sure he's what Man Utd need. I think they would be best going for an out and out striker rather than a false #9 type.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 23 2015, 03:34 PM
There's such an odd imbalance within the squad I agree. Still not convinced with how far Louis' scouting network reaches either. It all seems to be primarily Dutch or lifted straight from Ballon d'Or/World POTY lists.
Posted by: Mack Jul 23 2015, 03:36 PM
Bayern Munich have agreed a deal with Juventus to sign Vidal and have said Thomas Muller will not be sold this summer.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 23 2015, 03:42 PM
Think it's already been stated in this thread but the backlash if Muller/Schwein both left wouldn't be worth risking. They got away with the initial selling as he barely even got a look in to the starting xi last year. Muller was fantastic.
Posted by: Mack Jul 23 2015, 06:42 PM
Pellegrini has admitted that Edin Dzeko could leave the club. I could probably see Dzeko going to a Serie A side possibly. Roma most likely in my opinion.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 23 2015, 06:53 PM
Dzeko to Arsenal would be a fantastic singing.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 26 2015, 03:45 PM
Di Maria back to PSG (apparently).
End up going down as one of the worst transfers of all time, even though he wasn't really that bad.
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 26 2015, 03:46 PM
Knew he would go there, looked the only viable option.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 26 2015, 05:10 PM
It's such a shame the whole di Maria thing didn't work out. He seemed to get squashed out of the system when Young-Fellaini-Mata came into play and when he did play seemed tired and lost. If he does go I'd expect us to buy Pedro and maybe a centre forward with the remaining funds. Seemingly we don't want a centre half anymore.
Posted by: Mack Jul 26 2015, 08:54 PM
Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Anderlecht defender Chancel Mbemba, subject to a work permit. He is currently under investigation from FIFA because of over how old he is. He'll be Newcastle's third signing this season.
Inter Milan have announced that Steven Jovetic will be having a medical there possibly on a season-long loan or a permanent deal.
Yes definitely a shame that the Di Maria hasn't worked out again could have something to do with his home being broken into back in March which has affected him.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 26 2015, 08:57 PM
Inter Milan have announced that Steven Jovetic will be having a medical there possibly on a season-long loan or a permanent deal.
Yes definitely a shame that the Di Maria hasn't worked out again could have something to do with his home being broken into back in March which has affected him.
That's what Man Utd fans would have you believe!
Truth is some players just don't work out in the Premier League. I don't think him being in and out of the team really helped, and Van Gaal never really knew where to play him. Then when Man Utd finally found a formula that worked towards the end of the season, it didn't involve Di Maria.
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 26 2015, 09:00 PM
He started off very strongly indeed, capped by that audicious lob against Leicester but towards the end of the season he was even more of a donkey than Falcao in some games.
Although a stat overlooked was that he was third in the assists table I believe, very impressive considering how in & out of the team he was!
Posted by: Mack Jul 26 2015, 09:03 PM
Although in all truthiness like Rooney has said. Di Maria probably just didn't fit into the team I guess.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 26 2015, 09:03 PM
Although a stat overlooked was that he was third in the assists table I believe, very impressive considering how in & out of the team he was!
His stats were impressive, but stats can always be skewed to look good. His general play was pathetic past Autumn.
Still, there's an excellent player in there.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 26 2015, 09:05 PM
He didn't fit in to the 3-5-2 at all. I think he was played all over the shop, but it didn't really suit his game. Then when they went to a 4-3-3, their game was all based around Fellaini.
I'm interested to see how the new 4-3-3 will be for them, as I cannot see Fellaini starting against Spurs.
Posted by: steve201 Jul 26 2015, 09:06 PM
I would love Liverpool to be able to sign a 63m flop and just move on at the end of the season, Rodgers would be ridiculed by the media no doubt.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 26 2015, 11:33 PM
Falcao?
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 27 2015, 02:20 AM
I still don't think LVG is the correct manager to help Manchester United progress back as premier league champions and I believe if they under-perform in the league and the champions league this year then he could be axed considering the amount he's spending.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 02:29 AM
He'll get his three years regardless I'd have thought. If for nothing more than the fact he's Jorge Mendes' best mate and holds too much stroke on the political side of things.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 02:32 AM
Most of the spending is Ed Woodward's doing too I would imagine, Louis is just pointing him in the right direction. Think any manager brought in would be championed to spend big. It's apparently the way we want to move forward for the next few years.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 07:05 AM
Signed Romero now on a free transfer. They have no chance of the title now if De Gea goes - mainly cos Romeo is absolute poop.
And I think the big names and spending is down to Man Utd's image, and the board. There's a newspaper quote today from LVG where he states they need 'better' players. Only problem is I think their strategy currently is a Galacticao retirement home, or mates of LVG.
Posted by: Mack Jul 27 2015, 12:19 PM
Stoke City are set to sign former Barcelona defender Ibrahim Afellay as a free agent after he ended his four and a half year stay at Barcelona.
Also Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Cordoba defender Jose Angel Crespo. He is set to have a medical today.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 03:17 PM
And I think the big names and spending is down to Man Utd's image, and the board. There's a newspaper quote today from LVG where he states they need 'better' players. Only problem is I think their strategy currently is a Galacticao retirement home, or mates of LVG.
Louis wants the title and (apparently) a Champions League final in his 3 years and, in relation to the age of some of his players, is buying accordingly. As pretty as it is on paper buying your di Maria's and Schweinsteiger's I can't help but think he's gonna leave a massive black hole behind once he leaves.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 27 2015, 03:28 PM
Schweinsteiger is incredibly injury prone right now. Man United are in desperate need of a striker, I don't know who they will bring in but time is running out!
I'm surprised Chelsea haven't purchased any major players right now especially with Luis rejoining Ath Madrid!
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 27 2015, 03:35 PM
Aston Villa have signed Jordan Ayew! Very good singing.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 03:35 PM
I'm surprised Chelsea haven't purchased any major players right now especially with Luis rejoining Ath Madrid!
My understanding is Herrera/Carrick-Schneiderlin are set to be our two central midfielders with Schweinsteiger playing an almost Paul Scholes/Ryan Giggs role later in their respective careers.
As for the striker I'm inclined to agree. Although Rooney, Hernandez, Wilson with the possibility of Depay/Fellaini at centre forward isn't all bad. Certainly has goals in it, just not title-winning numbers of goals.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 27 2015, 03:47 PM
He's not a false 9 at all! He's played on the wing for years.
If Hernandez is staying, United don't need a pure striker at all. Neither do Arsenal. Cavani would be ideal for either because he can play out wide.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 05:25 PM
There's a couple of schools of thought - do you go down the Liverpool/Spurs route of buying younger players and developing them and hoping they become top class, or going for the top proven talent that you pay a premium for. I think the right strategy is somewhere in the middle personally, like what Arsenal seem to be doing.
I'm surprised Chelsea haven't purchased any major players right now especially with Luis rejoining Ath Madrid!
There's a lack of big name strikers available. They haven't been linked to anyone for a while, which makes me think they will just dig their heels and wait until next summer. Big risk if you ask me, as I think they will really struggle.
To be honest the lack of signings from Arsenal & Chelsea is surprising. Maybe they don't think they need anyone. Very surprised about Arsenal, but I expect they will sign someone closer to the end of he window.
If Hernandez is staying, United don't need a pure striker at all. Neither do Arsenal. Cavani would be ideal for either because he can play out wide.
But he can play that type of role. United need another pure striker. Rooney/Hernandez/Wilson is not going to win you any titles. Hernandez's all round play is not good enough. If Rooney gets injured I think they will really struggle to score goals.
Posted by: steve201 Jul 27 2015, 05:59 PM
I haven't seen the media jumping of Falcoa esp in an anti Manu way!
Di Maria certainly deserves some scrutiny!
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 06:00 PM
Di Maria certainly deserves some scrutiny!
I think there would have been more of it if Chelsea didn't pick him up.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Jul 27 2015, 07:29 PM
But that's where Cavani comes in.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 07:40 PM
They're making another poor move if they splash what PSG will want for Cavani.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 27 2015, 08:05 PM
Cavani is the most overrated player in world football, never seen the fuss about him.
Shame di Maria didn't work out, as he's obviously a class player! Obviously not a fit at United, so best to take the money for him.
Which club do you think has done the best business so far? A lot of people would say Crystal Palace and Man United. Personally, I think Watford could surprise.
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 27 2015, 08:13 PM
I actually think Stoke have done the best business so far. Punching above their perceived weight with numerous signings this summer!
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 09:03 PM
Stoke have made some good signings, but they're all gambles. Lots if injury prone players, and Affelay is absolute trash now.
I think Swansea have made some good signings.
Posted by: steve201 Jul 27 2015, 09:08 PM
Man Us transfer committees reaction to Romero arriving to be their No2!
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Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 10:16 PM
Particularly under the Louis regime there seems a real hurried process going on. Title, three years, no afterthought for prices or how long specifically the club can get out of a player. My worry is where that will leave us in 5 years time.
Di Maria certainly deserves some scrutiny!
It's been all over my Twitter feed since it became blatantly obvious we'd be mad to stump up the kind of cash being asked for him. Maybe your personal leanings have allowed you to overlook this?
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 10:23 PM
I'm in two minds between Stoke. A lot of good business but a lot of it seems to be angling towards some sort of exotic re-brand too. Will be very interesting to see how the land lies with this one.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 10:48 PM
To be fair it looks like you are doing bits of both ie. signing Depay and Schiderlin (sp?). But it does sign quite short-termism on my behalf. Like De Gea, I don;t get the logic behind letting him go for free next summer to Real Madrid, which will obviously happen. Surely it makes more sense to let him go, get some money for him and then sign a replacement. Rather than gambling that you will win the title.
To me it's obvious that you've not given up hope of signing Ramos & Muller, which is why I think things have gone pretty silent. Not sure I can get my head around going for all the big names, I mean it's not like it worked so well last summer! I think it's more a brand/power image.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Jul 27 2015, 10:52 PM
If West Ham manage to offload Nolan and sign another striker, I think we're up there (no bias of course )
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 10:54 PM
To me it's obvious that you've not given up hope of signing Ramos & Muller, which is why I think things have gone pretty silent. Not sure I can get my head around going for all the big names, I mean it's not like it worked so well last summer! I think it's more a brand/power image.
I'm assuming the sale of di Maria will push through another signing, maybe two. It all seems very regimented and a game of freeing up cash this summer which I guess is more sensible than the absolute shambles of two summers ago. If pressed I'd say we'll end up with Pedro and Otamendi. In the grand scheme of things it's a step down from Ramos, Muller, Bale, etc. but it's all improvement.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 27 2015, 10:59 PM
I don't think money has anything to do with it, expect United getting mugged off (Guardian story tonight, reckons PSG have bid under £30m for di Maria!). I think the only problem if you sign 2 more players, is they're likely to be starters. I do think you could be changing too much too soon with regards to personnel, but it depends on their mentality I guess. Otamendi is better than Ramos anyway.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 27 2015, 11:07 PM
I'd say the cashflow would certainly be taken into account. Not so much in the sense of it being a struggle to stump it up but being mindful of what is going where. Ed's had too much stick not to.
I can probably count on one hand the amount of times I've seen Otamendi play but he's appeared a complete fraud each time. Ramos would be a f***ing nightmare in the prem, whether he was a success or not. Either would be a step up from that awful, awful merry-go-round of Jones/Evans/Smalling though.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 28 2015, 03:14 PM
Arturo Vidal has joined Bayern Munich!
Newcastle have bid 13.2m for Charlie Austin. Newcastle are really prepared to splash the cash this summer! Apparently Man United's new singing is going to be Lukaku.
Posted by: Dobbo Jul 28 2015, 05:39 PM
Aww not Lukaku... has brilliant spells but goes missing for half a dozen games in a row, similar to Benteke in that regard.
Posted by: Rooney Jul 28 2015, 05:49 PM
And Benteke is a lot better than Lukaku.
Posted by: steve201 Jul 28 2015, 07:36 PM
It's been all over my Twitter feed since it became blatantly obvious we'd be mad to stump up the kind of cash being asked for him. Maybe your personal leanings have allowed you to overlook this?
Maybe we just read different media sources.
I just think Manu get away with a lot of money splashing whereas Liverpool don't !
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 28 2015, 11:37 PM
I just think Manu get away with a lot of money splashing whereas Liverpool don't !
Perhaps. Andy Carroll being British transfer-fee record and being such a flop of astronomical heights kind of set a precedent. It just so happened you then 'did a Tottenham' just a few seasons later. If you want a real anti-United agenda dip into anything Duncan Castles puts out in The Times, it's almost unreadable if not for the comedy value.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 28 2015, 11:51 PM
I disagree Steve.
Man United have been heavily criticised regarding their transfer activity in the last couple of years. Liverpool spent stupid money on Carroll but at least they managed 12m back while Chelsea lost all 50m of the Torres money.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 29 2015, 12:01 AM
Man United have been heavily criticised regarding their transfer activity in the last couple of years. Liverpool spent stupid money on Carroll but at least they managed 12m back while Chelsea lost all 50m of the Torres money.
It's all subjective really and, like he said, down to whatever media outlets you look at. United had a few in Fergie's era (Veron springs to mind), but that was a whole different day in the life of football all together and naturally would escape as much of a backlash. In terms of immediate present, Falcao? di Maria? I'd say Falcao received just as much flack as any Liverpool player that floundered. Like I said, I think your eyes are more susceptible to sting when reading about a player who once played (albeit poorly/not very often) for your own club.
Posted by: LeeWallace Jul 29 2015, 12:10 AM
I'm interested to see how Falcao does at Chelsea. I've never really seen a striker do that well at Chelsea and it's something that we need to improve on. Kezman, Mutu, Crespo, Torres, Kalou and Schevshenko with the only real hit being Drogba and arguably Costa.
I really hope he does well this season. I'm still thinking that this season will be a very close season and any of the top 4 could manage it.
Posted by: Cassidy Jul 29 2015, 04:25 PM
A few non-story British defenders flitting about today. Elsewhere Szczesny joins Roma on a season-loan deal. There was a spell earlier this summer when I was genuinely convinced we were gonna replace De Gea with him. Praise the lord that didn't come off.
Posted by: Mack Jul 29 2015, 06:44 PM
West Brom have signed Hull's James Chester for a fee of £8m.
Posted by: Mack Jul 31 2015, 07:24 PM
Rickie Lambert has joined West Brom from Liverpool on a two-year deal.
Posted by: Mack Aug 2 2015, 04:05 PM
Angel Di Maria is set to join PSG for £44.5 million.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 2 2015, 04:36 PM
Bye bye.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 2 2015, 05:45 PM
Leicester have agreed deals to sign Gokhan Inler and Charles Aranguiz from Serie A. Very good signings from a team widely tipped for relegation
Aranguiz in particular is a player I rate highly, scored against Spain for Chile in last year's World Cup!
Posted by: Mack Aug 2 2015, 08:38 PM
It appears that Charles Aranguiz has ruled out a move to Leicester City as well as Gokhan Inler in favour of joining Fiorentina.
Posted by: Mack Aug 3 2015, 04:16 PM
Leicester City have completed the signing of 28 year-old centre back Yohan Benaulouane from Ataltanta for an undisclosed fee and they have also signed N'Golo Kante from Caen.
Crystal Palace have signed Connor Wickham from Sunderland for £7m.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Aug 3 2015, 04:22 PM
Surprised that Wickham is the one to leave, but hard to say no when Palace are willing to spend £9m on him. Could be a good deal for both sides.
Posted by: LeeWallace Aug 3 2015, 04:58 PM
Wickham is not worth that amount!
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 3 2015, 05:04 PM
9m for Wickham Swear he's had one good run to keep Sunderland up in 2014, otherwise flatters to decieve! May prosper in a more adventureous Palace team though.
Posted by: Sabrina. Aug 3 2015, 07:01 PM
There was a time when I was actually disappointed he signed for Sunderland and not Liverpool
Posted by: Mack Aug 4 2015, 08:36 AM
Man United's Rafael has joined Lyon for an undisclosed fee.
A £7m gamble there for Crystal Palace for Wickham. I would say Wickham is probably worth £2.5m to be honest.
Posted by: Sabrina. Aug 4 2015, 09:30 AM
£7m for a young English forward is probably the going rate in today's market. Especially when the deal is between two premier league clubs
Posted by: richie Aug 4 2015, 11:13 AM
That might be true if the English valuations weren't ridiculously inflated. £7m with add-ons sounds about right given that, when he can be arsed to, he does show great talent like when Sunderland looked doomed in 13-14 and he turned on the style when he thought he was in the shop window. That and he also had four years left on his contract.
Sunderland are linked with Alexandre Pato who would be an excellent signing. If they can ditch Fletcher and Graham and bring in another Wickham-ish youngster or give Duncan Watmore a chance then I think they'll be looking good next year.
Posted by: Mack Aug 4 2015, 08:01 PM
Sergio Molina has become Stoke's 9th summer signing. He has been signed from Real Madrid.
Bournemouth have signed Lee Tomlin on a three-year deal from Middlesbrough.
It seems as if Edin Dzeko will be going to AS Roma for £14m from Man City.
Posted by: Dobbo Aug 4 2015, 08:53 PM
Wow, guess their putting their utmost faith in Bony delivering then! Wonder how it'll work out if they don't buy a new striker (United-like)
Posted by: Mack Aug 6 2015, 03:32 PM
Yann M'Vila has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan from Russian club Rubin Kazan. He becomes Sunderland's fifth summer signing.
Also the Di Maria transfer from PSG to Man United has been confirmed.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 6 2015, 10:47 PM
At least Di Maria's hoard of shit denim will not be as prevalent on my twitter feed.
Posted by: Mack Aug 10 2015, 12:45 PM
According to Sky Sports News. Joey Barton is having a medical at West Ham.
What people make of this possible signing?
Posted by: Soy Adrián Aug 10 2015, 05:44 PM
He's an upgrade on Nolan, assuming we actually get rid of Nolan now.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 10 2015, 09:56 PM
I guess so, but I'm not sure I'd want him starting every game!
Bit of a strange signing for me, make more sense if we were still in Europe. Hope this doesn't mean we wouldn't be signing Song either.
Posted by: Mack Aug 11 2015, 09:16 AM
West Brom broke their transfer record yesterday with the £12m signing of Salomon Rondon from Zenit St Petersberg.
Posted by: Mack Aug 11 2015, 12:11 PM
The long-running saga of Shaqiri from Inter Milan to Stoke City looks like it will be completed today possibly.
EDIT: Confirmed for a club-record fee of £12m.
Posted by: Mack Aug 12 2015, 07:06 PM
Southampton have signed midfielder Oriol Romeu for £5 million from Chelsea.
AS Roma have signed Edin Dzeko on a season-long loan from Manchester City with a option to pay a further £7.9m if they want to make the deal permanent along with the initial fee of £2.9m they have paid Man City.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 13 2015, 03:55 PM
Was Edin Dzeko a fantastic shit player or an awful amazing player? I think he'd be LOCKED IN to receive EITHER AWARD for the Premier League in Review Awards.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 13 2015, 06:37 PM
Dzeko doesn't look like a typical footballer, looking quite awkward so he gets a lot of stick of people! Same with Crouch etc. Always seemed a back-up player as well.
Posted by: Mack Aug 14 2015, 08:43 PM
He always seemed to be the back-up player for Man City and playing against the lesser opposition in cup matches e.g. League Cup/ FA Cup.
Posted by: Mack Aug 16 2015, 06:09 PM
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign defender Baba Rahman from Augsburg for an undisclosed fee.
Posted by: Mack Aug 17 2015, 08:31 AM
Real Madrid have confirmed that Sergio Ramos will sign a new five-year contract with them ending any hope that Man United had of signing him.
Posted by: Dobbo Aug 17 2015, 04:38 PM
Guess De Gea's staying at United then for one last year!
Posted by: Silas Aug 17 2015, 04:38 PM
The whole Ramos/De Gea saga has been a complete and utter farce.
Pleasingly this means that De Gea will not be going anywhere this year! At this point I think United would rather let De Gea walk as a free agent (We gain more in £££ terms from him staying than he's worth in transfer fees) than do any deal with Real Madrid.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 17 2015, 04:41 PM
Thankfully we can now move on to the COMPLETE NON-STORY of where Otamendi ends up.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 18 2015, 04:51 PM
Are you Man Utd fans really happy that De Gea's staying? I guess it depends how professional and commited he is, but ultimately you have a player who will be playing in Madrid next season. Van Gaal's hung him out to dry in the media, I can't see how his mentality will be much better just because the transfer window has closed.
I admire Man Utd for putting their foot down originally, as it took balls, but the risk obviously backfired. Madrid won't pay anything for a player they know they can get for free in 12 months time.
Posted by: Mack Aug 18 2015, 06:47 PM
It will definitely depend on how professional and committed he is. If he isn't gonna want to play then I don't see why he should stay at Man Utd this season only to see out his contract so he can move to Madrid for free next season.
Away from that:
Everton have rejected a £30m bid offer from Chelsea for John Stones and have mentioned that he is still not for sale.
Also West Brom have rejected a £15m bid from Tottenham for Saido Berahino.
Posted by: Silas Aug 18 2015, 07:13 PM
If he wants to play for Spain in the Euro's then he's going to need time on the pitch for United so he'll have to be professional and committed.
He's one of the world's best goal keepers. I'm thrilled he's staying. It gives us a season to try to convince him to stay and to plan like absolute crazy so we can cope without him.
Posted by: steve201 Aug 18 2015, 07:33 PM
Yeh he will be worth 10 pts at least although I agree with Rooney about his mentality and van Gaals treatment.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 18 2015, 08:17 PM
But will he? He's going to be in the Euro squad regardless of how bad he is. His mind is in Madrid, there is no way he is staying past the end of his contract unless he splits up with his wife.
Posted by: steve201 Aug 18 2015, 09:49 PM
That doesn't mean he won't be a pro and try and win the league this season if he stays at United even if he wants to be at Madrid?!
Posted by: Soy Adrián Aug 18 2015, 10:29 PM
United were trying to call Perez's bluff. It's not very Real to wait it out for a whole year for a player they could throw money at and have now. I think United assumed they'd come back with a monstrous offer or a stupid swap deal.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 18 2015, 11:07 PM
It affects form though, no matter how professional you are. Just look at how shit Sterling was last season.
I think it started that way, and if it was an attacking player I agree, but for defenders (and I guess keepers now) they don't go so overboard unless they're a mega marquee name. Obviously United want about £25m, but no way Real will pay that.
Posted by: LeeWallace Aug 19 2015, 01:16 AM
Really hoping Chelsea attempt to sign Varane.
Surprised Everton have rejected 30m for Stones, it could have allowed Martinez 4 new players.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 19 2015, 06:59 AM
Chelsea are in for Pedro apparently.
Posted by: Mack Aug 19 2015, 12:12 PM
They have:
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Pedro from Barcelona in a deal worth £21m. He is now flying to London to finalise the transfer. That would result in possibly Cuadrado leaving.
Posted by: LeeWallace Aug 19 2015, 12:40 PM
Cuadrado leaving wouldn't bother me.
He's not really done much at Chelsea but his playing time has been incredibly limited. I'm guessing he will return to Italy.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Aug 19 2015, 03:00 PM
Chelsea have agreed a fee with Barcelona for Pedro , I was fairly sure that he would be coming to Old Trafford instead but it looks like Chelsea are going to nick him from underneath the nose of Man Utd.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 19 2015, 03:07 PM
Twitter is rife with 'United now in for Saido Mane' rumours. Take from that what you will.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 19 2015, 05:16 PM
From Pedro to Mane - wow, talk about a downgrade.
Good player, but he won't improve the Man Utd starting XI like Pedro would.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 19 2015, 06:00 PM
I don't understand what has happened. Ed was over in Barcelona a few days ago ironing out the details. Something has misfired and I can't imagine it'd be wages.
Posted by: Mack Aug 19 2015, 06:43 PM
Mane, definitely quite a downgrade from Pedro.
Whatever happened to this surprise signing?
Newcastle have signed Florian Thauvin from Marseille on a five-year contract for £12m with Remy Caballa being loaned over to the French club.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 19 2015, 07:15 PM
In terms of pace and killer instinct I'd say Mane is definitely more of the 'Van Gaal ethos' than Pedro. By no means a better player than him but certainly more like-minded towards the infamous philosophy. What a weird twist in the tale.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 19 2015, 07:34 PM
Rumours going round that he didn't like LVG's treatment of the Spanish players, but can't see there being that much truth in that. It's very odd though, but Chelsea have a history of doing this and sneaking up from nowhere.
Posted by: Mack Aug 20 2015, 07:11 PM
Alex Sandro has signed for Juventus from Porto for £18.6m
Man City have signed Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal for an initial £28.5m.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 20 2015, 11:39 PM
I don't get Otamendi. Granted I've not seen much of him but from what I have seen (and judging on City performances thus far) it is highly possible Mangala could well keep him out the side yes?
Posted by: Mack Aug 24 2015, 03:58 PM
Balotelli is set to join AC Milan on loan from Liverpool sometime this week.
And Berhaino has had a transfer request rejected by West Brom over Tottenham wanting to sign him.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 26 2015, 08:34 PM
Kevin Nolan has apparently left West Ham by mutual consent.
Know I've slagged him off, but he's been a great captain and an important player for 3 seasons under Allardyce. Time definitely right to move on now.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 26 2015, 08:57 PM
Are Spurs going for Son, or is it a double bluff for Berahino? Either way I think Spurs have screwed themselves over big time.
Posted by: Mack Aug 26 2015, 09:01 PM
What Son want to join Tottenham now Leverkusen are in the group stages of the Champions League?
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 26 2015, 09:04 PM
No way Berahino is worth 25m though, reminds me of Defoe but not quite as good!
They'll be desperate for a striker though, Kane doesn't look like he can carry the team for another year right now.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 26 2015, 09:37 PM
They need both Son & Berahino. Can't believe they've got themselves in to this position, reminds me so much of Liverpool last year and panic buying Balotelli.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Aug 28 2015, 05:29 PM
They've now got him, Delle Ali, Kane, Eriksen, Chadli, Lamela and Townsend. That looks like enough to me - they need a top class midfielder though. Or to start actually using Tom Carroll.
Posted by: Mack Aug 28 2015, 08:12 PM
West Brom have agreed a deal to sign Man United's Jonny Evans for £6m + £2m add-ons.
Another player from the Ferguson team of 2012/13 to go.
Posted by: Mack Aug 29 2015, 11:39 AM
De Bruyne is set to have a medical for Manchester City which will break the fee that they paid for Sterling.
Posted by: Dobbo Aug 29 2015, 12:05 PM
Ludicrous. On what planet is he worth anywhere near that much?
Posted by: Mack Aug 29 2015, 03:47 PM
In Man City's planet and Wolfsburg's probably.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Aug 30 2015, 03:06 PM
Kevin De Bruyne has completed his signing for the noisy neighbours.
Posted by: Mack Aug 31 2015, 12:42 PM
Man United are set to complete the £36m signing of Anthony Martial from Monaco.
Posted by: Dobbo Aug 31 2015, 12:58 PM
So it begins... his scoring record isn't even that impressive. Can't see this transfer being much of a success sadly but time will tell!
Posted by: Rooney Aug 31 2015, 03:15 PM
He's a brilliant player, but he's absolutely not what United need right now. A 19 year old striker, with all the pressure, and expected to hit the ground running. It's crazy.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Aug 31 2015, 03:28 PM
West Ham closing in on FOUR signings before the window shuts tomorrow.
Nikica Jelavic from Hull and Michail Antonio from Nottingham Forest will join permanently while loan deals for Victor Moses and Alex Song should also go through.
Adds much needed depth to the squad with all the injuries and departures of Nolan and Maiga.
Posted by: Silas Aug 31 2015, 04:46 PM
The sale of Evan's irritates me. He's far better than that prick Jones and yet we've extended that useless twat's deal 
Sold the wrong player there.
I'm not convinced about the signing of Martial. The last 'gifted' player we took from Monaco worked out so well.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Aug 31 2015, 05:56 PM
Javier Hernandez has signed for Bayer Leverkusen. I am really going to miss him, he always made a positive impact whenever he played barring a few occasions and I think Louis Van Gaal should have started him in matches this season. I'm not surprised and I don't blame him for leaving, he looked unhappy in recent times and I think it's clear that he wasn't going to feature much in the manager's plans.
He will always be remembered by the fans mainly for his first season at Man Utd when he helped us win the title.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 31 2015, 07:26 PM
De Gea going to Madrid for £29m. So much for trying to block the sale. Man Utd really been badly screwed over here. Admirable to try and keep De Gea, but was obvious Ramos was using Man Utd and never really wanted to leave Madrid. Very naive. Hope for your sakes you get Navas.
Posted by: Dobbo Aug 31 2015, 08:12 PM
Well I guess that was somewhat inevitable. The richer club will always get what they what, this will be the case with Chelsea & John Stones too no doubt.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Aug 31 2015, 08:38 PM
The De Gea situation is the same as what happened with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. Real Madrid were constantly trying to sway Ronaldo's mind in the weeks leading up to his departure and Man Utd tried to keep him but ultimately money and the chance of being closer to home were too much to resist.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 31 2015, 09:02 PM
No it's completely different. With Ronaldo, Man Utd knew they couldn't keep him, with De Gea they thought they could. This has been going on for 3 months. and to get sorted the day before the end of the window is madness. The guy hasn't even been in any match day squads. The lure of Madrid/Barca is always massive for Spanish & South American players.
Bit of a crazy situation Man Utd have got themselves in to, seemingly they only want 2 strikers and Fellaini. Going to have as many keepers as strikers at this rate.
Posted by: Dobbo Aug 31 2015, 09:05 PM
Think we have got more keepers than strikers now! Every match so far the cameras loved panning to De Gea, Valdés & Lindegaard in the stands looking completely fed up
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Aug 31 2015, 09:23 PM
Anyway good luck to De Gea, he can go to Madrid and watch Barcelona win all of the trophies. As the old saying goes no one is bigger than the club and in time we'll have an adequate replacement no matter how long it takes.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 31 2015, 09:46 PM
Rojo transferred listed by Man Utd as well. This is too funny Car boot sale times. Martial for £58m, can tell Man Utd are going to do something crazy again tomorrow.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Aug 31 2015, 10:07 PM
Rojo being listed is bizarre.
Posted by: Rooney Aug 31 2015, 10:49 PM
Wow you can't make this up, De Gea's move to Madrid looks to be off because of late paperwork. Hilarious. Going to lose him on a free now.
Posted by: Cassidy Aug 31 2015, 11:06 PM
What is actually happening? I've been out of the transfer loop for 6 days and all hell breaks loose.
Rojo was apparently a bit of a troublemaker so can understand that, definitely a behind-the-scenes job. Something absolutely f***ing mental is about to happen.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Sep 1 2015, 12:04 AM
Louis Van Gaal is slowly destroying all of the legacies of Fergie. Once De Gea leaves it will only be Rooney, Smalling, Valencia, Jones, Carrick & Young that are left from the first team during Sir Alex's time.
Deadline day is finally here and it promises to be a crazy and unpredictable day filled with yellow on Sky Sports News and funny behaviour from fans in the background of the cameras.
Posted by: jark Sep 1 2015, 06:45 AM
Between this and paying waaaay over for the odds for Martial it looks like United are terrible at playing the negotiation game. Also no idea why Janujaz would go on loan considering he's looked quite decent for Utd.
Posted by: Rooney Sep 1 2015, 07:00 AM
And now they're left with Romero and an unhappy De Gea who will leave for peanuts. Amatuerish.
Posted by: Mack Sep 1 2015, 07:26 AM
Will they regret selling Hernandez to Leverkusen?
Left with Valdes wanting to move, De Gea leaving on a free transfer next season and Romero.
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Sep 1 2015, 07:37 AM
Deadline day is finally here and it promises to be a crazy and unpredictable day filled with yellow on Sky Sports News and funny behaviour from fans in the background of the cameras.
Remarkable to witness the changearound at United since 2013. The squad did need refreshing, but did it need dismantling as so? Also, Sky Sports reporters report from inside the ground now to avoid the mobs of kids
The dildo incident at Everton(?) tipped the balance! At the end of the day, this is all entertainment so best to treat it as such.
Posted by: Soy Adrián Sep 1 2015, 11:41 AM
So? The 2012-13 squad was the weakest of any title winner that I can remember. The Moyes fiasco demonstrated how much of an overhaul it needed.
Van Gaal has made some bizarre decisions recently but the blame should surely lie with Woodward. Incompetence isn't the word.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Sep 1 2015, 01:03 PM
The dildo incident at Everton(?) tipped the balance! At the end of the day, this is all entertainment so best to treat it as such.
I think Hernandez should have stayed at least as he was lethal most times he was giving an opportunity and the majority of those times was him coming on as a substitute.
Aww that's a shame, the fans messing about in the background were the best and funniest thing about deadline day
that use to give me hours of laughter.
Posted by: Mack Sep 1 2015, 03:51 PM
So far:
West Ham:
Antonio, Moses (loan), Song (loan), Jelavic
Watford:
Oulare- from Club Brugge
Aston Villa:
Lescott from West Brom
Sarkic from Anderlecht
Southampton:
van Dijk from Celtic
Bournemouth:
Murray from Crystal Palace
Chelsea:
Dijlobodji from Nantes
Everton:
Mori from River Plate
Posted by: Silas Sep 1 2015, 04:51 PM
We've officially signed a 5 year old from Monaco for £1.87bn. Real are trying to pin the blame on United for the failed transfer. It clearly happened so late that they 'accidentally' f***ed up so they could get him free next year.
We have 8 months to convince him to stay. Rumour's from his agent is that hope is not lost for United.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Sep 1 2015, 05:13 PM
David De Gea will leave whenever the next opportunity comes, he's already shown that he doesn't want to be at Manchester United anymore so there's no point trying to convince him to stay permanently. Louis Van Gaal will probably keep him out of the first team for the rest of our matches until he leaves.
Posted by: Ryan. Sep 1 2015, 05:17 PM
Derby have managed to sign Butterfield from Huddersfield for approx £4 million and Bradley Johnson from Norwich for a club record £6 million today! Not sure where all this money is coming from considering we already broke our original transfer record when we bought Tom Ince for £4.75 million and have made plenty of other signings too, I hope it pays off despite our slow start.
Posted by: jark Sep 1 2015, 06:02 PM
Well as per Real's very detailed account of the day, they sent the papers at 1.30pm and they weren't returned for over 8 hours (!) so it really doesn't sound like the blame's at their door to me.
Posted by: Mack Sep 1 2015, 06:22 PM
They will blame each and one other over the De Gea situation won't they?
How do you feel your club has done in this summer's transfer window?
Posted by: Silas Sep 1 2015, 06:38 PM
United have released their own statement and it varies wildly from Real's.
Posted by: Silas Sep 1 2015, 06:38 PM
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2015/Sep/manchester-united-statement-in-response-to-real-madrid-comments-on-david-de-gea-transfer.aspx?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ManUtd
Posted by: ML Hammer95 Sep 1 2015, 06:45 PM
Think we've ended the transfer window really strongly. The amount of injuries at West Ham left the squad so stretched in August, as the sub's bench at Anfield showed. However, with all the new signings and the eventual return of the likes of Carroll, Song, Valencia etc, we look as strong as is possible for West Ham
Great that a lot of deadwood was released too. Jussi, Carlton and Nolan all served the club well but their time was up. Shame Downing left, but we've covered the wings now and Maiga was just out of his depth. Players like O'Brien, Jarvis, Amalfintano & Collins remain but as back-ups they're not terrible (unless relied upon for months).
Competition for places everywhere but full-backs now I think.
Posted by: Rooney Sep 1 2015, 09:44 PM
Think Liverpool have had a good window, made some good signings, but our midfield still worries me. We lack match winners.
The whole Man Utd and Real Madrid thing if farcical, I mean I've no idea whose side to believe. If I'm honest I think it's probably half and half. It does look as if Man Utd sat on the documents for 8 hours, then Real probably made a few changes, then it led to the delay. What's crazy is you have a player who wants to play, but I don't think his heart is in it for United, especially not with the big drama that's happened. It's crazy that this situation has happened, and it's the fault of both clubs as clearly both were trying to pull fast ones over each other.
Posted by: Hazza Chapman Sep 1 2015, 11:40 PM
This deadline day didn't seem as dramatic to me as I thought that it would be (barring the De Gea situation). Maybe it's because it didn't go up to 11pm like it normally did in previous times.
My favourite deadline days were:
September 2008: when Berbatov joined Man Utd & Robinho joined Man City late in the night and loads of people was surprised by Robinho's decision to join Manchester City meanwhile it was looking like Berba wasn't going to complete his transfer in time.
February 2009: When Andrey Arshavin joined Arsenal after the transfer was delayed due to a snowstorm in London
January 2011: When Torres joined Chelsea for 50 Million pounds
I remember seeing the hyped up Arsenal fans surrounding the journalist on Sky Sports News when the news of Mesut Ozil's signing came through as well.
Posted by: JamesP Sep 6 2015, 01:36 PM
Madrid had the whole of June, July AND August to finalise a deal, though, and waited until the last day to attempt to fish out the best deal possible for themselves. I fully understand Dave's reasons for wanting to leave, mainly family related, but he's a fool if he believes he'll be welcomed with open arms in Madrid. He's at a club with fans who love him. I've no doubt in my mind he's a consummate professional who will give his all for another year though, assuming he is allowed back in team (freezing him out would be suicidal, Romero is a number two at his utter best)
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