Transfer Window Movers and Shakers

Unearthly · 26-01-2008 2:55pm

Zapp Brannigan wrote: »

Fowler to LFC was a great signing. If only that it endeared Rafa to the fans.

The guy was past it, only Liverpool fans thought he was a good signing but they are blind with old legends(rightfully so tbf)

kryogen · 26-01-2008 3:03pm

does anybody know anything about the argentinian striker chelsea signed yesterday?

ciaran76 · 26-01-2008 3:22pm

kryogen wrote: »

apparently middlesborough have accepted a 7million+ offer for jonny woodgate from spurs, he discussing personal terms according to ssn

also they have made improved offer to tiago after a few other PL clubs have started talking to him

Think Newcastle are in for him again too.

Helix · 26-01-2008 3:38pm

homerjay2005 wrote: »

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article3229862.ece

not sure if this is on earlier pages or other threads.....but here goes, some interesting ones there, dont agree with one or 2 of them!!!

that list is an absolute joke

no ashley young?

eirebhoy · 29-01-2008 9:34am

Samaras close to a move to Celtic, either on loan or permanent.

~Rebel~ · 29-01-2008 10:58am

Unearthly wrote:

The guy was past it, only Liverpool fans thought he was a good signing but they are blind with old legends(rightfully so tbf)

He was free, raised morale incredibly, and scored a few goals. No downsides really..

Carson meanwhile was bought for a million, played his part in the champions league win at home to Juve (would have had Arphexad in goal otherwise!) and after 2 loans is now worth 8ish million. Sounds like a good transfer to me.

An Citeog · 29-01-2008 11:30am

~Rebel~ wrote: »

He was free, raised morale incredibly, and scored a few goals. No downsides really..

Carson meanwhile was bought for a million, played his part in the champions league win at home to Juve (would have had Arphexad in goal otherwise!) and after 2 loans is now worth 8ish million. Sounds like a good transfer to me.

Ahead of Vidic, Evra or Mascherano? And lol at Theo Walcott in there. Lots of potential but hasn't really shown much at Arsenal.

PHB · 29-01-2008 11:48am

Wow, the list is stupid. Who is surprised

~Rebel~ · 29-01-2008 2:05pm

An Citeog wrote: »

Ahead of Vidic, Evra or Mascherano? And lol at Theo Walcott in there. Lots of potential but hasn't really shown much at Arsenal.

nope, didn't say that, just saying there are merits to Fowler and Carson's inclusion on the list. The Walcott one is pretty nuts as so far theres no real benefit from it..

_blank_ · 29-01-2008 2:08pm

All lists

1. are stupid
2. have things that people don't agree with
3. cause controversy
4. are published because the publishers know this

ThE_IVIAcIVIAIV · 29-01-2008 2:16pm

Mellberg deal to Juventus on July 1st is official. Sissoko deal done too today. also some Lazio defender on Loan to Juve.

Bounty Hunter · 30-01-2008 10:22pm

thought this should be bumped back to pg1 before the final day of the transfer window and all hell brakes loose
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Latest Wire Update at 21:20 GMT

KEANE SWOOPS FOR £4m REID

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has made a late £4m bid to sign Charlton midfielder Andy Reid.

SPURS COMPLETE HUTTON DEAL

Tottenham have completed the signing of Rangers full-back Alan Hutton.

REPORT: CHELSEA AMAURI BID REJECTED

Chelsea have reportedly failed in a £15m bid for Palermo striker Amauri.

GUDJOHNSEN REJECTS BOLTON SWITCH

Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has snubbed a return to Bolton.

NISH IN HIBS SUMMER MOVE

Kilmarnock striker Colin Nish has signed a pre-contract agreement with Hibs and will move in the summer.

ROUTLEDGE COMPLETES VILLA MOVE

Aston Villa have signed Tottenham winger Wayne Routledge for £1.25million.

BLUES CLOSE TO TSKITSHVILI DEAL

Birmingham are poised to sign Georgian midfielder Levan Tskitishvili on a short-term contract.

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 9:07am

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=511374&in_page_id=1779&ct=5

Manchester City sign striker Caciedo for £5m and close in on Benjani

Manchester City have signed Ecuador striker Felipe Caciedo from FC Basel in a £5m deal.

Having beaten Everton and Atletico Madrid to Caciedo, 20, City are still hoping to sign Benjani from Portsmouth.

Talks were expected to continue after Pompey's game at Manchester United last night.

If we get both I'll be delighted. Benjani would fit the bill for here and now with the youngster given time to get some experience.

kryogen · 31-01-2008 10:45am

i thought sven was trying to bring in a big name and it would be a surprise? any idea who he had targeted for real xavi? it doesnt look like hes gonna get any big name now but who exactly was he really after?

Helix · 31-01-2008 10:50am

cant see pompey selling benjani tbh, not today

Villain · 31-01-2008 11:13am

Wesley Hoolahan linked with a move to Stoke, that would be a good step up

CantGetNoSleep · 31-01-2008 12:37pm

L'Equipe report Benjani has signed for City, with Defoe gone to Pompey as his replacement

Haven't seen it in English anywhere yet

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2008/20080131_112053Dev.html

Killme00 · 31-01-2008 12:52pm

1150: Charlton midfielder Andy Reid is holding talks with Sunderland after the two clubs agreed a fee. Lots of talk today, a few more actual moves wouldn't go amiss.

Super signing for Keano

kraggy · 31-01-2008 1:22pm

I don't rate him tbh.

Not woeful, but not exactly inspirational.

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 2:13pm

kryogen wrote: »

i thought sven was trying to bring in a big name and it would be a surprise? any idea who he had targeted for real xavi? it doesnt look like hes gonna get any big name now but who exactly was he really after?

I honestly don't think Sven wanted a 'big' name. He's clearly buying for the future with this 20 year old Ecuador lad from Basle. Unfortunatley we don't have anyone at the moment to score goals so Benjani is a stop gap for the next 18 months or so.

Helix wrote: »

cant see pompey selling benjani tbh, not today

Well it's all over the City forums that he's been seen at the COMS going for a medical. So say Sky Sports News anyway.

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

L'Equipe report Benjani has signed for City, with Defoe gone to Pompey as his replacement

Haven't seen it in English anywhere yet

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/breves2008/20080131_112053Dev.html

Yeah same story I saw.

He's the third top scorer in the Prem so I'd have him before Vassell thanks very much. Still to be confirmed though.

Necronomicon · 31-01-2008 2:19pm

According to SSN it depends on Pompey getting Defoe, which could depend on Spurs getting a replacement for him, with Villa a name linked. It's like a big merry-go-round. I'd be shocked if Spurs got Villa.

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 2:23pm

Necromomicon wrote: »

According to SSN it depends on Pompey getting Defoe, which could depend on Spurs getting a replacement for him, with Villa a name linked. It's like a big merry-go-round. I'd be shocked if Spurs got Villa.

Is there a cup draw today too?

Necronomicon · 31-01-2008 2:28pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

Is there a cup draw today too?

Lol

David, that is!

Spurs have pulled out of the deal for the Berlin defender Gilberto after the results of a second medical.

Alfonso Alves has agreed his move to Boro, who'll find out today if he will be granted a work permit.

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 2:39pm

http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/01/31/Prem-Benjani-having-City-medical/?facets/sport-space/football/great-britain-locale/

Portsmouth’s top scorer Benjani is reportedly having a medical at Manchester City ahead of a shock move to Eastlands.

Sven Goran Eriksson has been searching for a striker throughout the January transfer window, and it appears he has found his man in 12-goal Benjani.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp ruled out the sale of any strikers on Wednesday, claiming he cannot afford to lose any attacking players.

With Kanu and John Utaka away on international duty and David Nugent sidelined by injury, Pompey’s only other fit striker is Milan Baros.

However, news that Benjani is having a medical at City suggests Pompey may be about to tie up a deal for Tottenham’s Jermain Defoe – as reported in L’Equipe.

Benjani's potential exit from Fratton Park will likely be met with some disapproval by Pompey fans though, who have witnessed two hat-tricks from the Zimbabwean this season.

Lovely

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 2:56pm

And news just in -

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/31012008/58/transfers-transfer-talk-live.html

13:04 - Biggest news of the day so far - Benjani is undergoing a medical, but not at Manchester City as expected. The Zimbabwean striker is at White Hart Lane! And surely he won't fail a medical at Tottenham - he played last night for goodness sake - which all means, unless TT is a total idiot (although we're not ruling that out), that Benjani will become a Spurs player later today. And that could lead to a last minute exit for Jermain Defoe , who Portsmouth are still keen on.

I'm stressin big time here

Unearthly · 31-01-2008 3:00pm

Wonder what the fee will be. Surprised Pompey are selling.

Necronomicon · 31-01-2008 3:02pm

:eek::eek:

Straight swap for Defoe?

Bounty Hunter · 31-01-2008 3:04pm

Man Utd new boy Manucho joining Panathinaikos on loan

and it looks like reid is Sunderland bound as Greg Halford is confirmed as going the other way on loan

edit: see Archiedes's post

Peyton Manning · 31-01-2008 3:08pm

*Manucho

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 3:08pm

Sky reporting that Benjani is definitely at Carrington (City's training ground) and that we are the team to watch today with all the money Sven has. Hmmmmm

Peyton Manning · 31-01-2008 3:09pm

lol Xavi youre gonna have a heart attack with all these twists and turns!

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 3:16pm

Archimedes wrote: »

lol Xavi youre gonna have a heart attack with all these twists and turns!

So would you if you understood what's at stake. The fans have started a 'Vassell Out' campaign. If we don't sign someone he stays in the team.

And I don't even have f*ckin Sky! I',m getting second hand info

Helix · 31-01-2008 3:17pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

Well it's all over the City forums that he's been seen at the COMS going for a medical. So say Sky Sports News anyway.

funny, coz theres reports saying hes been seen at whl for a spurs deal too lol

*edit, already been covered i see*

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 3:21pm

Helix wrote: »

funny, coz theres reports saying hes been seen at whl for a spurs deal too lol

*edit, already been covered i see*

Don't worry, I have my finger in many pies! All the bases are covered

Xavi6 · 31-01-2008 3:24pm

Massive rumours now of Carsten Jancker signing for Southampton!!!

Peyton Manning · 31-01-2008 3:26pm

Dunphy will love that!

mike65 · 31-01-2008 4:20pm

from Guardian

3.05pm: The rumours are flying in. Theo Walcott and Pablo Aimar have been spotted at Anfield, Gago and Shola Ameobi at the City on Manchester Stadium, and Shaun Wright-Phillips at St James' Park.

3pm: Fulham have signed Finland striker Jari Litmanen until the end of the season.

Mike.

Necronomicon · 31-01-2008 4:22pm

mike65 wrote: »

from Guardian

3.05pm: The rumours are flying in. Theo Walcott and Pablo Aimar have been spotted at Anfield, Gago and Shola Ameobi at the City on Manchester Stadium, and Shaun Wright-Phillips at St James' Park.

3pm: Fulham have signed Finland striker Jari Litmanen until the end of the season.

Mike.

God I love transfer deadline day

~Rebel~ · 31-01-2008 4:25pm

id be surprised if there is any movement to liverpool (though fingers crossed!)

flanzer · 31-01-2008 4:29pm

According to SSN, Benjani looks to be heading to Citeh. Is Harry loosing his marbles? What with all the African away and bringing in the less than capable Baros......

EDIT: Sorry, didn't see this earlier in the thread

RE*AC*TOR · 31-01-2008 4:29pm

the aimar rumour has been going around for a while.
but at the prices quoted and given his age (and isn't he injured?)
then unless its a loan deal - i can't see it happening.

Walcott is a nonsense suggestion.

mike65 · 31-01-2008 4:34pm

Alan Stubbs joins Derby

1540: WORK PERMIT LATEST
A member of staff at Middlesbrough confirms to the BBC that Brazilian Afonso Alves has been granted a work permit - however, there are still details to be worked through before his deal from Dutch side Heerenveen is completed.

Mike.

ciaran76 · 31-01-2008 4:47pm

mike65 wrote: »

Alan Stubbs joins Derby

Mike.

Thats leaving Everton short on central defenders now. Wonder will they bring anyone in ?

MrJoeSoap · 31-01-2008 5:06pm

ciaran76 wrote: »

Thats leaving Everton short on central defenders now. Wonder will they bring anyone in ?

Per Krøldrup?

mike65 · 31-01-2008 5:23pm

4.23pm: Portsmouth and Tottenham have agreed a fee for Jermain Defoe. It's now up to him.

Mike.

~Rebel~ · 31-01-2008 5:24pm

mike65 wrote: »

4.23pm: Portsmouth and Tottenham have agreed a fee for Jermain Defoe. It's now up to him.

Mike.

wonder what sort of fee it is. to be honest id love to see him at Liverpool if its around the 5 or 6mill mark.

ciaran76 · 31-01-2008 5:28pm

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Per Krøldrup?

Ha ha ha ha very good

whiskeyman · 31-01-2008 5:37pm

mike65 wrote: »

4.23pm: Portsmouth and Tottenham have agreed a fee for Jermain Defoe. It's now up to him.

Mike.

An excellent signing whoever gets him IMO.
Essential for Pompy if Benjani is going to City.

kensutz · 31-01-2008 5:47pm

Alex Pearce & James Henry - Reading, Matt Bates - Middlesbrough and Kieran Gibbs - Arsenal all gone to Norwich on loan.

GuanYin · 31-01-2008 5:47pm

Apparently Alan Pardew hopes the sale of Reid to Sunderland will make Charlton stronger.

*boggle*

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