Rumor: Muppet Games: where muppets go to cry - 2012 summer transfer thread

SyedZada · Jun 10, 2012

Modric also signed a 10 year deal at Dinamo as far as I remember so he basically got a shit agent, I would be very happy with Strootman, his price even inflated by Euros wont be more than 20 m Euros which is about same we have paid for our CMs Carrick/Hargreaves/Anderson in last few years.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Jun 10, 2012

heh Barça wanted to offer Ronaldinho a 10 year deal at the peak of his powers in 04/05. things change too quickly in football though. i think Kaká also signed a 6 year deal with Madrid. didn't make sense at the time or now

SyedZada · Jun 10, 2012

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 said: ↑

well the £32m is said to be split equally between the two. i.e Kagawa for £16m and Lewandowski for £16m. maybe a renegotiation of the Kagawa deal which might explain the delay? (long shot i know but just putting it out there)

Strootman should be available at a decent price. even though PSV are a selling club they never make killings on their prized assets. Modrić i am not sure about. i don't expect a massive spree this summer and he tied himself down to some 6 year deal or some crap on unsatisfactory wages (made no sense) so i am not sure how much he would go for. don't know how much of a fuss he could make either as he has a looo0ooo0o0o0o0oooo0ng time left to run on that deal. any substitutes for Modrić out there that can do the job? and would cost less?
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Milan Badlej, 22 year old DLP for Dinamo, he replaced Modric at Dinamo and captains the team.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Jun 10, 2012

can he do the retaining and distributing at a Modrić level or higher though?

SyedZada · Jun 10, 2012

Atleast to Modric level imo, its hard to judge based on difference in the league, he doesnt have Modric mobility and turns and twists going forward but the guy is a better defensively and equal passer for me.
He is physically bigger as well (someting around 6ft plus) so something like Carrick without Carrick's gift of a screen.

SyedZada · Jun 10, 2012

I dont know if Croatia will play him or not though.

cr7torossi · Jun 10, 2012

SyedZada said: ↑

Modric also signed a 10 year deal at Dinamo as far as I remember so he basically got a shit agent, I would be very happy with Strootman, his price even inflated by Euros wont be more than 20 m Euros which is about same we have paid for our CMs Carrick/Hargreaves/Anderson in last few years.
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Strootman needs to play first for Netherlands to have his price inflated by the Euros.

As for the Polish manager, from all accounts, he was just expressing an opinion that Lewa was good enough for United and Piczsek could play for RM.

BVB are not going to sell half their team after a double.

Diable Rouge · Jun 10, 2012

wow, modric looked very good today. would love him as a dlp for us.

Holy__Joe · Jun 11, 2012

"I have put Benzema forward after a talk with a very reliable and high source at Manchester City as a possible summer signing," Hope told Sky Sports.
"We are working closely to secure the exclusive mandate to obtain the paperwork firstly after a serious interest from the champions.
"We spoke with Manchester United two years ago and it went nowhere, which I can see is perhaps a regret on their part.
"The player has stated himself he will not go to Manchester United, however, he has not ruled out a switch to join the champions. I will have a clearer picture soon after the Euros when I have time to sit with his representatives.
"But personally I can see the business being done and to be fair it will rock English football.
"I must stress this is at discussion stages. All does seem in good order but this is football and things change fast."

Benzema's agent talking about a possible move to Man City (Obviously looking to cash in), the bolded bit is what I found interesting, Wonder if we made a proper inquiry and were cheap on wages or if he's just talking out his ass?

urbnzy · Jun 11, 2012

Holy__Joe said: ↑

Benzema's agent talking about a possible move to Man City (Obviously looking to cash in), the bolded bit is what I found interesting, Wonder if we made a proper inquiry and were cheap on wages or if he's just talking out his ass?
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We had a 35 million bid accepted, but Benzema choose an option to go to Madrid instead of Manchester.

Holy__Joe · Jun 11, 2012

I'm talking about whether it was more unreasonable demands on his behalf (Madrid had the advantage on tax) or us being tight asses

johno · Jun 11, 2012

Holy__Joe said: ↑

I'm talking about whether it was more unreasonable demands on his behalf (Madrid had the advantage on tax) or us being tight asses
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This story doesn't make much sense. If what he wants is a raise, it makes sense to include Citeh, but no sense to knock us out of the race. If it is about a move, the same applies.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Jun 11, 2012

has there been any indication we would move for Strootman?

and agreed the quotes from "Big Benz" or his agent i suppose make little sense

Bronaldo · Jun 11, 2012

Just agent wanting to create some buzz because of Euros.

sdotsom · Jun 11, 2012

Every agent will be pimping their player out in the next month, especially with the Euros. And attach City to the rumors to get whatever bump they can.

Diable Rouge · Jun 11, 2012

i think we need to start looking at wages instead of transfer fees to understand why some players are snubbing us. city gives 200 a week like it's nothing, hazard is getting what... 150 from chelsea? we're just not in that game. kagawa is making peanuts compared to these guys. so, to me, when benzema flatly rejects us it's because he knows fully well that united won't give him 200 and city will.

Diable Rouge · Jun 11, 2012

the twitters be saying that we're looking to sell nani to anzhi for 50m to finance the modric deal.

Malcolm91 · Jun 11, 2012

Diable Rouge said: ↑

the twitters be saying that we're looking to sell nani to anzhi for 50m to finance the modric deal.
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If this is true, lol. Wtf could we be thinking?

Diable Rouge · Jun 11, 2012

Malcolm91 said: ↑

If this is true, lol. Wtf could we be thinking?
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i would jump on this deal to be honest. nani oozes talent but has not yet figured out how to harness that talent into consistent, productive play. skilled wingers are also easier to find than quarterbacks.

Malcolm91 · Jun 11, 2012

Diable Rouge said: ↑

i would jump on this deal to be honest. nani oozes talent but has not yet figured out how to harness that talent into consistent, productive play. skilled wingers are also easier to find than quarterbacks.
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He has been able to to harness the talent into consistent and productive play, this season which he spent mostly out injured means nothing. I will concede that Nani for 50m is a very appetizing prospect however.

I just pains me a bit to hear that we have to sell to finance any deal, instead of just searching for the best team possible. Also nani is my favorite player on the squad.

Invincible · Jun 11, 2012

Not going to happen, obviously.

Bronaldo · Jun 11, 2012

If we were going to get 50m for Nani, we'd have offered Hazard the wages he wnted.

Diable Rouge · Jun 11, 2012

Bronaldo said: ↑

If we were going to get 50m for Nani, we'd have offered Hazard the wages he wnted.
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unless we really do have an incredibly stupid wage structure that is not aligned with today's market.

sdotsom · Jun 11, 2012

Wait, we should look at the wages? Really?

Wow, I never thought of that?

NYCTomek · Jun 11, 2012

Sorry if this has already been posted, but according to the BBC, we're closing in on a deal for Nick Powell.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18396573

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Crewe's highly rated 18-year-old forward Nick Powell.
The clubs have agreed a £4m fee for Powell, whose representatives are finalising the contract, and United hope to complete a deal this week
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2M initial fee with the possibility of it being doubled depending on performance