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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby Daz » Jun 26, '16, 2:43 am

In the midsts of the Euros and all this referendum bullshit, Norwich have sold Nathan Redmond to Southampton. Can't say I'm surprised but I am disappointed. He's a tough player to replace and one of the few players at Norwich who was comfortable with the ball at his feet.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby Candyman44 » Jun 27, '16, 1:50 am

My teams only transfer so far has been getting in a new manager, but what an appointment it is! I think Brendan Rodgers coming to manage Celtic is terrefic not just for the team but the league as a whole. Rangers have been able to sign a couple of good players so far. Barton, whilst a total cock, is a good footballer, and I've always been a fan of Kranjkar from his time at Spurs and Portsmouth. Not sure if he still has top level performances left in him but I'd imagne he'd do well up here. Should be a few good Old Firm games next season to look forward to! Our squad is just far too big, its ridiculous. More than a handful of players need to leave before anyone is brough it. I'm hoping rodgers can attract a couple of good signings and progress some of the younger players.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby SlightlyJames » Jun 30, '16, 10:58 am

Very Zlatan thing to do to announce he's signing for a club before the club do. Seems Mou ain't fucking about here.

Rangers signed Nireland full back Lee Hodson yesterday, some needed cover in the event Waldo or Tav get injured or suspended. Gaffer seems chuffed he's signed so I'm sure he'll do a good job when called. We've also brought in Matt Gilks, Niko Kranjcar and Clint Hill, a bit more experience in what has been a very, very young side. Seems the squad is about done. One or maybe two more later in the window and we should be sorted.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby AkydefGoldberg » Jun 30, '16, 1:39 pm

Ibrahimovic - he's 34 yes, but still seems in excellent shape and the market for strikers is tough in terms of availability it's a good deal for a year and his character is what is needed in a dressing room that is a tad fragile. Mkhitaryan should be announced next week also so just a midfielder required, possibly a RB.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby Candyman44 » Jun 30, '16, 2:03 pm

Unbelievable piece of business from Celtic getting Mousa Dembele on a free from Fulham. Small compensation to pay, probably about 500k. Really excited by this signing.

Ibra to man u is a great move for all involved. Seems to just get older with age, incredible record at PSG.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby Enygma » Jul 01, '16, 8:28 am

Crystal Palace just signed Steve Mandanda. That's a shock to me. Where did that one come from lmao
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby AkydefGoldberg » Jul 01, '16, 12:22 pm

Crazy transfer fees involving English clubs for deals that nearly happened:

Watford turned down 25m for Deeney from Leicester
Watford turned down 38m from Chinese club
James Tomkins has joined Palace for 12m
Benteke could go to Palace for 25m

PL money rolling in and clubs eager to spend!
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby PorkChop » Jul 04, '16, 1:56 pm

Benteke is well worth 25 million though. It's not his fault Liverpool didn't use him properly.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby prophet » Jul 04, '16, 2:23 pm

If reports are to be believed Liverpool are only going to lose 1 mill on Benteke which if true will be the best bit of business all Summer.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby Enygma » Jul 05, '16, 3:59 pm

So apparently, Arsene Wenger is holding talks with both Lacazette, and Lukaku, with the Telegraph saying Wenger is willing to trigger Lacazette's £34m release clause. Really wouldn't mind him at all, proven clinical goalscorer and a pace-whore on FIFA.
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Re: Summer transfer window - hopes and predictions

Postby AkydefGoldberg » Jul 07, '16, 7:20 am

United sign Mkhitaryan (probably the final nail in Mata's United career) and are willing to pay £100m for Pogba. I don't particularly feel he's worth that atm plus don't think he really wants to return to us and would prefer Real if they stumped up the money. Massive signing if Mourinho is able to get him.
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