Transfer Deadline Day Discussion Thread Sept 2013

[Drew.]

The day will begin with plenty of tea and coffee for our reporters followed by a few rules and reminders of what to do and what to expect

some may be lucky enough to enjoy a nice day down in London reporting on all transfers

http://tvnewsroom.co.uk/wp-content/section-images/transfer-deadline-day-summer-2011/Sky%20Spts%20News08-31%2010-12-11.jpg

and some might not get so lucky

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/968544/thumbs/o-STOKE-FANS-570.jpg?5

there will be plenty of terrible rumours flying about and the reporters will be out there doing their best to find out the truth and whats really going on

http://i.imgur.com/UuCjwTp.png

there will also be the occasional cock up with some players trying to finalize the deals themselves

http://images.smh.com.au/2013/02/01/3998239/odemwingie-620x349.jpg

it will be a long day so make sure you are supplied with plenty of food and water and i wish you all a successful day

http://www.scaryfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ozil-fashion-glasses-smile-transfer-man-united.jpg

[Brother Leon]

Out until about 5 which sucks. Sky Go until then and then it is snacks infront of SSN until 11pm.

[Shaun]

-is out until about 9 :(-

must hope my phone's wifi coverage is kind to me today

[Shaun]

arnautovic to stoke? how random

[Shaun]

FOR 2 MILLION!?!

[Jesus.]

Ozil has turned down the Arsenal move, despite the clubs agreeing a fee, according to Marca.

http://www.marca.com/2013/09/02/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1378104249.html

[Drew.]

"United in talks with Ozils representatives" I'm going back to bed

[Drew.]

Now they are reporting United aren't taking on Arsenal to sign Ozil.. Think I'll stay awake

[AnnieK]

We are just waiting for the big Christiano news :laugh:

[Ryan57]

http://i.imgur.com/kTH2Jhw.png

Sounds legit.

Now they are reporting United aren't taking on Arsenal to sign Ozil.. Think I'll stay awake

Don't worry about us, Drew. We don't go for flair players it seems. Too busy stuck with the outdated 4-4-2. Rather play Young and Giggs.

[Ryan57]

Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri

Arsenal and Real Madrid have reached the agreement for Ozil, according to spanish tv La Sexta, but now it's all about Ozil accepting wages

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/38ImH48.jpg

[Drew.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2qOhDloy2w

Bale presentation will probably start shortly

[Drew.]

you what

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[Drew.]

Make your minds up!!!!!

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[Locke.]

He has arrived

http://24.media.tumblr.com/70c91a5e0eee172674e4e3ae277043ac/tumblr_mshoh3IHsa1sw2pw0o3_1280.jpg

[Brother Leon]

you what

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This guy is a well known wind up. Ronaldo to United has been confirmed 10 times this window according to him.

[Drew.]

This guy is a well known wind up. Ronaldo to United has been confirmed 10 times this window according to him.

i have just seen some of his previous tweets.. he claimed Higuain had signed for Arsenal so i will ignoring that fool

[King Gizzard]

absolutely crazy that united are seemingly willing to pay 30m+ euros for Ander but not like 10m more for ozil

[Drew.]

if there was a bit of a hurdle over Ozil signing then i am hoping he was persuaded by being told more signings would be made

[Drew.]

the Bale presentation is on the red button on BBC :laugh:

[Ryan57]

absolutely crazy that united are seemingly willing to pay 30m+ euros for Ander but not like 10m more for ozil

Welcome to our embarrassing transfer market activities. Moyes would rather keep with Young and Giggs it seems... along with his outdated formation.

[Ryan57]

Mark Ogden @MOgdenTelegraph

Real Madrid still looking for a buyer for Angel di Maria. He's not desperate to leave, but clubs are being offered the winger.

Go on Moyes. Pissing do something for a change.

[Jesus.]

ANcelotti was apparently given the choice of who he wanted to keep, and it was between ADM and Ozil - he chose ADM. This is according to the guardian.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/02/transfer-deadline-day-2013-ozil-fellaini-herrera-bale-live

Not a bad feed to follow throughout the day, as they try and find s**t out properly.

[Ryan57]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfup3dKLM1qm4387o1_400.gif

Ronaldo's reaction to the Bale presentation.

[Jesus.]

James Pearce @Pearcesport
I'm told Mike Ashley let Cabaye listen to phone negotiations last week + he heard Arsenal say: "25 million a lot for a reserve" #moodchanger
10 minutes ago

[Drew.]

absolutely crazy that united are seemingly willing to pay 30m+ euros for Ander but not like 10m more for ozil

whats worse is that they continued to bid for Fabregas knowing they wouldnt get him and turned Ozil down

[Jemal]

Tbfh I'm happy for bale looool. That presentation reminds me of the movie goal 2.
Oh and arsenal fans “@skysports_bryan: Mesut Ozil having an Arsenal medical this lunchtime. Nearly there. All the latest on @SkySportsNews. #DeadlineDay #AFC”
That chief reporter tweeted it

[Ryan57]

whats worse is that they continued to bid for Fabregas knowing they wouldnt get him and turned Ozil down

Moyes and Woodward are twats. Yet still, some arse licking United fans will defend this transfer window. We could end up with Emile Heskey and some would still defend it.

[Jemal]

Hes having a medical in Munich.

[Drew.]

Tbfh I'm happy for bale looool. That presentation reminds me of the movie goal 2.
Oh and arsenal fans “@skysports_bryan: Mesut Ozil having an Arsenal medical this lunchtime. Nearly there. All the latest on @SkySportsNews. #DeadlineDay #AFC”
That chief reporter tweeted it

yeah i'm happy for Bale too.. i hope he's a success over there

[Jemal]

So it seems balague doesn't always talk crap.

[Ryan57]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTJ57QwIYAAQzQp.jpg

Maybe we could sign one of these as midfielders.

[Jemal]

Cazorla and Ozil and Wilshere.
Jesus Christ imo.
That's better than nasri Fabregas and wilshere
That's bloody mouth watering.

Meanwhile.. Man utd have cleverly and carrick that is so exciting -_-

[Jemal]

Real Madrid are chanting dont sell Ozil lol

[Jesus.]

It's the crazy thing about deadline day. Not just Arsenal, but the speed at which clubs suddenly reach agreements. Ozil for £40m is a good deal for everyone, and would have been exactly the same 2 weeks ago.

[Jesus.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTJ57QwIYAAQzQp.jpg

Maybe we could sign one of these as midfielders.

Not unless they can pass sideways!!

[Ryan57]

Cazorla and Ozil and Wilshere.
Jesus Christ imo.
That's better than nasri Fabregas and wilshere
That's bloody mouth watering.

Meanwhile.. Man utd have cleverly and carrick that is so exciting -_-

It'll be so exciting to see Cleverley produce zero progression from last season. Whilst some United fans will continue to say he's a good player, yet if he was at Liverpool they'd all be laughing at him.

[Jemal]

Ffs i dont want fellaini.........
I want Ander Herrera!

[Drew.]

Cazorla and Ozil and Wilshere.
Jesus Christ imo.
That's better than nasri Fabregas and wilshere
That's bloody mouth watering.

Meanwhile.. Man utd have cleverly and carrick that is so exciting -_-

-------Arteta-------
-----Ozil - Wilshere-
Walcott ----Cazorla
-------Giroud------

[Ryan57]

Fellaini is better than what we have. We need a tough man in midfield and it's too late to get anyone else as Moyes and Woodward are twats.

[Ryan57]

http://i.imgur.com/hVxt04u.png

[Drew.]

It's the crazy thing about deadline day. Not just Arsenal, but the speed at which clubs suddenly reach agreements. Ozil for £40m is a good deal for everyone, and would have been exactly the same 2 weeks ago.

i think a majority of clubs signing players on deadline day have already previously been in talks and know roughly the prices and stuff

[Ryan57]

-------Arteta-------
-----Ozil - Wilshere-
Walcott ----Cazorla
-------Giroud------

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/063/Picture_2_c.jpg

[Jemal]

It'll be so exciting to see Cleverley produce zero progression from last season. Whilst some United fans will continue to say he's a good player, yet if he was at Liverpool they'd all be laughing at him.

:joker:

[Ryan57]

Life is pissing crap. This would never of happened if we'd brought Pep in as manager.

[Jemal]

Fellaini is not a man utd type of player. Which is why im against him.
I just dont see the hype?
I want Ander Herrera whos proved season in season out he can rip barcelona and Madrid to shreads.

[Ryan57]

Fellaini is not a man utd type of player. Which is why im against him.
I just dont see the hype?
I want Ander Herrera whos proved season in season out he can rip barcelona and Madrid to shreads.

I wanted better, but he's better than we have. I didn't want him weeks back, but I do now. As, as I say, better than what we have.

Tony Barrett @TonyBarretTimes

Talks between Man United and Everton continuing but no breakthrough.

Lol, no surprise. What a joke.

[Brother Leon]

The United Fan in meltdown has happens alot earlier than expected :joker:

[Jemal]

Ed Woodward is a twat. He looks like a walrus with downsydrome.
Have you seen his interview?

[Jesus.]

I wanted better, but he's better than we have. I didn't want him weeks back, but I do now. As, as I say, better than what we have.

Tony Barrett @TonyBarretTimes

Talks between Man United and Everton continuing but no breakthrough.

Lol, no surprise. What a joke.

You'll get that sorted. United are in panic mode, so you're guaranteed at least one big signing today, and possibly 2/3.

[Ryan57]

Bayern - Thiago and Gotze
Barcelona - Neymar
Real Madrid - Bale

Man Utd - 'effin nobody right now.

[Drew.]

would United fans take a Mata/Rooney swap?

[Ryan57]

You'll get that sorted. United are in panic mode, so you're guaranteed at least one big signing today, and possibly 2/3.

We have two of the biggest pricks on this planet doing transfers. Woodward is dumb as ****. Moyes, well, he believes our best performance of the season occurred yesterday.

[Jemal]

Drew dont ask stupid questions mate. Not in the mood. Why dont you go lick ozils ass :(
Someone go drag ed Woodward out of that office

[Ryan57]

would United fans take a Mata/Rooney swap?

Not personally. We need central midfield players.

[Jesus.]

would United fans take a Mata/Rooney swap?

Rooney has been built up to mythical proportions after the chelsea match, and the sub-par team performance yesterday.

If that was a choice I had for my team, I'd snap their hands off.

[Jemal]

Watch im gonna copy and paste ed Woodwards interview.
Watch Ryan go mad:joker:

[Drew.]

Drew dont ask stupid questions mate. Not in the mood. Why dont you go lick ozils ass :(
Someone go drag ed Woodward out of that office

:joker: you never know.. its still possible

[Drew.]

Rooney has been built up to mythical proportions after the chelsea match, and the sub-par team performance yesterday.

If that was a choice I had for my team, I'd snap their hands off.

agreed, i'd do exactly the same

[Brother Leon]

would United fans take a Mata/Rooney swap?

Probably not. Only because Rooney at Chelsea hands them the next couple titles.

[Jesus.]

We have two of the biggest pricks on this planet doing transfers. Woodward is dumb as ****. Moyes, well, he believes our best performance of the season occurred yesterday.

He didn't really think that, but he'd just lost his first match of the season to the biggest rivals (unfortunately not competitive ones at the mo), so he needs to remain upbeat. If he'd come out and said "that's terrible, I hope my wife has hid the razor blades", then he'd be getting s**t for that as well.

He has new relationships still to build, so harshly criticising his players to journalists isn't going to help that process.

[Jemal]

But executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is predicting a quiet close season at Old Trafford.

He said: "I wouldn't expect there to be a major retooling of the squad.

"There is incredible depth. We could put two first teams out with 11 internationals in each.

"It has been a phenomenal season. We are a long way ahead in the Premier League and whilst I wouldn't describe the way we got knocked out of the Champions League as luck things could have gone differently in that game.

"We have a young squad and each of those are a year older. We are very comfortable with make up of team and squad."

Dont think ive ever seen a bigger twat in my life.

[Ryan57]

He didn't really think that, but he'd just lost his first match of the season to the biggest rivals (unfortunately not competitive ones at the mo), so he needs to remain upbeat. If he'd come out and said "that's terrible, I hope my wife has hid the razor blades", then he'd be getting s**t for that as well.

He has new relationships still to build, so harshly criticising his players to journalists isn't going to help that process.

He had no need to say it was the best performance of the season, though. Also to say, 'i'm more than happy with my squad' is just insulting to fans.

[Jemal]

Tht interview ive jus posted just says it all.

[Ryan57]

But executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is predicting a quiet close season at Old Trafford.

He said: "I wouldn't expect there to be a major retooling of the squad.

"There is incredible depth. We could put two first teams out with 11 internationals in each.

"It has been a phenomenal season. We are a long way ahead in the Premier League and whilst I wouldn't describe the way we got knocked out of the Champions League as luck things could have gone differently in that game.

"We have a young squad and each of those are a year older. We are very comfortable with make up of team and squad."

Dont think ive ever seen a bigger twat in my life.

Oh, yeah, I remember when this wanker said this. I agree, a major retooling wasn't needed. However, our wingers are wank and our central midfield is embarrassing.

[Ryan57]

Looks like we'll have done the worst transfer business this summer. Arsenal up from bottom.

[Drew.]

the scousers are out in force today on sky sports news

[Black Dagger]

you what

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He's a moron, I want to hit people on Bluemoon when they use him as a source.

[Black Dagger]

Ed Woodward is my best friend.

[Jemal]

Ed Woodward is a walrus.

[Ryan57]

'Real madrid have rejected PSG's bid for Ozil'... from the same guy who said they'd bid.

[Jemal]

****ing twat.

[Drew.]

hes embarrassing himself now

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[Jemal]

LOL^

[Ryan57]

Hope Ed Woodward's wife is having one almighty orgasm right now. And when he comes home, he finds her having an affair with the vicar.

[Jemal]

Man utd accepted 12m bid for nani from psg.
FSSJDJFNSO FFS

[Brother Leon]

I can only laugh really lol. Oh how I miss David Gill.

[Ryan57]

I can only laugh really lol. Oh how I miss David Gill.

And to think, numerous United fans disliked him for a quote said years back.

[the truth]

is ozil really off to the gooners?

[Jemal]

Rachel wise is really pretty.
Shes a good presenter aswell.
But skysports should of kept georgie Thompson

[Ryan57]

#MoyesOut is trending. Oh if only.

[Ryan57]

Shawn Bannerman ‏@SBannermanx 26s
Moyes couldn't make his wife come let alone a decent attacking midfielder. #MoyesOut

Lololol.

[Drew.]

is ozil really off to the gooners?

:xyxwave:

[Jesus.]

He had no need to say it was the best performance of the season, though. Also to say, 'i'm more than happy with my squad' is just insulting to fans.

I've said all along that I think Moyes will be a disaster, but what would you have liked him to say yesterday to make you feel better?

He's taken over the champions, he couldn't really have said the squad is s**t. What if none of the deals come off today? The squad will know he wanted to replace some of them. He's walking a difficult line at the moment.

[Jemal]

LMFAO Balague said giggs rang modric, because he wanted to get modric and bale LOLOL

[Drew.]

Giggs rang Modric asking if there was still chance Bale could go to United... desperate times

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTHQPGCIQAATifA.jpg:large

[Ryan57]

I've said all along that I think Moyes will be a disaster, but what would you have liked him to say yesterday to make you feel better?

He's taken over the champions, he couldn't really have said the squad is s**t. What if none of the deals come off today? The squad will know he wanted to replace some of them. He's walking a difficult line at the moment.

Would of rather heard it wasn't a good performance, which it wasn't and that he's looking to improve the squad which is what he has been saying until recently, when it's been getting closer to September 2nd, and now all of a sudden he's happy with his squad based on a wank performance. He's pissing everybody off with his BS.

Our central midfield is pathetic. He knows it.

If him and Ed hadn't pissed about all summer with stupid offers for Fabregas and Fellaini and Baines, we wouldn't be having this issue.

[Brother Leon]

LMFAO Balague said giggs rang modric, because he wanted to get modric and bale LOLOL

You believe this guy?

[Jemal]

You believe this guy?

That's why im laughing.

[Ryan57]

http://www.footballerpics.com/upload/files/actual/Tom-Cleverley/tom-cleverley-was-forced--007.jpg

The Savior. He'll become the next Iniesta this season.

[Drew.]

if United refused to pay Fellaini's release clause and waited for it to be over before they put in a smaller bid and now end up paying more than his original release clause.. story of the transfer window

[Ryan57]

if United refused to pay Fellaini's release clause and waited for it to be over before they put in a smaller bid and now end up paying more than his original release clause.. story of the transfer window

And some would still defend this crap.

[Jesus.]

if United refused to pay Fellaini's release clause and waited for it to be over before they put in a smaller bid and now end up paying more than his original release clause.. story of the transfer window

Yeah - but it's fun to watch!! :joker:

Wasn't even as though £23m was a bad price. They paid £16m and has improved.

[Brother Leon]

Can't wait to see Ryan and Jemal after we are fleeced for Fellaini. It will be 30m minimum. :joker:

[Ryan57]

Rumours have it United are now likely to sign midfielder Foo-King No-wan.

[Ryan57]

Can't wait to see Ryan and Jemal after we are fleeced for Fellaini. It will be 30m minimum.

I'm already basically on the brink of smashing up everything I own. As well as running onto the motorway naked to play patience.

[Drew.]

Yeah - but it's fun to watch!! :joker:

Wasn't even as though £23m was a bad price. They paid £16 and has improved.

for once its amazing to watch other clubs struggling.. i do think United will get a midfielder by tonight though

[Jesus.]

Sounds like he's being signed to sell shirts in Asia.

[Jesus.]

for once its amazing to watch other clubs struggling.. i do think United will get a midfielder by tonight though

Yeah, of course they will. As outsiders we can see that, but it's different when we're the ones panicking about our own teams.

[Jemal]

Fellaini is a twat. Hes just gonna make us play route one football.
The guy will probably get a red card on his debut.
This guy should be in wwf.

[Brother Leon]

Meh. I was resigned weeks ago that we will only get Fellaini and Baines. Doesn't even look like Baines either. Just pay Herrera's release clause FFS. We really are cash strapped lol

[Jesus.]

Fellaini is a twat. Hes just gonna make us play route one football.
The guy will probably get a red card on his debut.
This guy should be in wwf.

That's a scandalous thing to suggest. Moyes' Everton team were free flowing and a joy to watch.

[Black Dagger]

Fellaini is a twat. Hes just gonna make us play route one football.
The guy will probably get a red card on his debut.
This guy should be in wwf.

E... lolol

/pethate :tongue:

[Drew.]

That's a scandalous thing to suggest. Moyes' Everton team were free flowing and a joy to watch.

yeah, Fellaini is surprisingly really good on the ball

[Ryan57]

I feel like I've been arse raped in prison by a BBC. Infact, that'd probably feel better right now.

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKGMm0IUAAIisM.jpg

[Ryan57]

Yeah, his assists have been remarkable. I remember there being a stat about a year or two ago that in two seasons he had more assists than Xavi and Iniesta combined...

[Brother Leon]

Xavi and Iniesta aren't judged on assists though tbf, but still crazy stats for Ozil.

[Drew.]

and hes only 24.. it all seems a bit surreal at the moment (dont want to jinx anything)

[Jesus.]

Serious question for the gooners - Do you think that Ozil will make a huge difference? If you didn't sign another DM, or CD, what difference do you think Ozil will make to the team?

I always thought that an attacking midfielder wasn't top of Arse's priorities with the squad you've got.

[Ryan57]

More journalists saying we turned down the chance to sign Ozil. Embarrassing if we did.

[Jemal]

E... lolol

/pethate :tongue:

Oh yea they changed it lool

[Drew.]

Serious question for the gooners - Do you think that Ozil will make a huge difference? If you didn't sign another DM, or CD, what difference do you think Ozil will make to the team?

I always thought that an attacking midfielder wasn't top of Arse's priorities with the squad you've got.

We're good going down the wings and create most of our goals that way but centrally we aren't creating that many chances at the moment.. i honestly think it'll make Giroud twice the player he is at the moment having Ozil playing behind him.. but our priority should have been a defensive mid/winger.. still, theres 9 hours to go

[BBfanUSA]

I wake up to all these transfers. Some of these are interesting.

[Jesus.]

Barney Ronay @barneyronay

I like the way the mob of children in the background make it look like Sky reporters are all about to start singing I Believe I Can fly

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKCn2tIIAA1PET.jpg

[Drew.]

i think he's the only Madrid player to welcome him on twitter so far

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[Brother Leon]

Think I should get back to doing the Restaraunt's accounting. This is just frustrating lol.

Will be back when we sign Ronaldo and Messi peeps.

#Believe.

[Jesus.]

i think he's the only Madrid player to welcome him on twitter so far

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The beardy one is a man of great class. I'd love to see him back for a year or two.

[Ryan57]

i think he's the only Madrid player to welcome him on twitter so far

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I imagine Ronaldo won't welcome him. Egotistical twat at times.

Herrera apparently willing to lower his wage demands, and the money would contribute towards the fee. Fellaini and Herrera wouldn't be so bad...

Sharnt get my hopes up. Back to slitting my wrists.

[Jesus.]

Gerard Brand @gedbrand91

I hear a collective sigh of relief from up the M40 as rumours filter through that Stephen Ireland is off to Stoke #AVFC
1:58 PM - 2 Sep 2013

[Jesus.]

From the Guardian:

2.07pm BST
Scotland's foremost authority on Spanish football has news ...

Graham Hunter, for it is he, claims that Manchester United have not yet conceded their defeat in their efforts to sign Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrara. Chillingly, for Arsenal fans, he claims that their club does not have "a completely clear field for Ozil, despite being in pole position".

[Drew.]

Herrera to United

[Brother Leon]

We won't pay what they want. Pretty sure we won't lol

[Jesus.]

2.09pm BST
More on Demba-Ba-to-Arsenal

Chelsea are happy to loan Ba to Arsenal, but want a fee of £3m, apparently. Arsenal are only prepared to pay £1.5m, apparently. This from Geraint Hughes standing outside the Arsenal training ground for Sky Sports News, with a rowdy group of local young yahoos chanting behind him. I suspect it may be a very long day for Geraint.

[Jemal]

Bloody hell.. Why does balague always sell united fans dreams.

[Drew.]

**** sakes :laugh:

https://twitter.com/BBCSporf/status/374514393595138048/photo/1

[Jesus.]

Bloody hell.. Why does balague always sell united fans dreams.

That's a lot of cash to want upfront. Can't see you going for that, although doesn't the club reckon they still have the ronaldo fee sitting unused in an account?

[Jemal]

That's a lot of cash to want upfront. Can't see you going for that, although doesn't the club reckon they still have the ronaldo fee sitting unused in an account?

Their smart negotiatiors. They got a great price of 40m i think for Martinez. So yeah, not sure.

[Brother Leon]

That's a lot of cash to want upfront. Can't see you going for that, although doesn't the club reckon they still have the ronaldo fee sitting unused in an account?

In the Glazers holiday fun probably lol

[Jesus.]

In the Glazers holiday fun probably lol

Must cost them about £30m a year in beard grooming services.

[Brother Leon]

@AdamCrafton_: Contact in Spain says #Herrera will sign 5-year deal worth around £64,000 a week with #mufc. A little lower than initial demands.
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Woody to offer 50k then :laugh:

[GiRTh]

2.09pm BST
More on Demba-Ba-to-Arsenal

Chelsea are happy to loan Ba to Arsenal, but want a fee of £3m, apparently. Arsenal are only prepared to pay £1.5m, apparently. This from Geraint Hughes standing outside the Arsenal training ground for Sky Sports News, with a rowdy group of local young yahoos chanting behind him. I suspect it may be a very long day for Geraint.FFS. I'm so sick of Arsenal taking the p*ss with their transfer bids. Every one knows we've got the money, loads of money, more than all the premier league clubs combined (almost) so why the hell are we haggling over 1.5 mil?

[Drew.]

FFS. I'm so sick of Arsenal taking the p*ss with their transfer bids. Every one knows we've got the money, loads of money, more than all the premier league clubs combined (almost) so why the hell are we haggling over 1.5 mil?

Girth, have you missed the main news?

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQPCbKuVyC2Rdq8skv3immktOnvet-G7GGGLJnvk636ejY1GzJt2Q

[GiRTh]

What?> Ozil? Yeah just found out. :joker:

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKW9HHCQAAo7sz.jpg

[Black Dagger]

He'll have a fantastic season and then you'll sell him for 20m.

[Jesus.]

He'll demand a move to a CL club next summer.

[GiRTh]

He'll have a fantastic season and then you'll sell him for 20m.This. But Arsenal fans can finally get excited about a Wenger signing. This guys isn't Gervinho or Santos or BEntdner or Eboue. This guy is actually good lol. I wouldt put it past him to become our best player in like 3 games so we can say to Wenger that this is what happens when you buy quality.

[GiRTh]

He'll demand a move to a CL club next summer.LOL

[Drew.]

He'll have a fantastic season and then you'll sell him for 20m.

Fabregas - £32.75 million profit
Adebayor - £18 million profit
Toure - £15.85 million profit
Clichy - £6.75 million profit
Nasri - £6.75 million profit
Van Persie - £20 million profit

thats only a few of our recent ones.. we dont usually make loses from our big sales.

[jackc1806]

Ozil will be a great signing for Arsenal.
Rather we got Hererra than Fellaini tbh

[jackc1806]

Is it just me who laughs at how much Sky bigs it up :laugh:

[jackc1806]

All the chavvy kids surrounding the reporter, it's always mental at Stoke haha

[Jesus.]

http://whatbaleearns.co.uk/

[jackc1806]

£34 a minute is crazy

[Jesus.]

3.18pm BST
Mata-watch

Here's a swirl of rumour, an eddy of tittle-tattle, a ripple of speculation – Radio Marca are apparently reporting that Liverpool have had a £30m move for Juan Mata knocked back by Chelsea.


Sounds like bollocks. Unless Suarez is off to Madrid. Don't think he'd come here anyway.

[Drew.]

Mata - PSG

[Jesus.]

Yeah - that's more likely, unfortunately.

[Drew.]

Ozil has passed his medical

[GiRTh]

YEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

But more importantly Man Utd and Chelsea aren't interested so he's ours if we can agree terms. I'll believe we've actually signed him when I see him in an Arsenal shirt but things are looking good.

[Drew.]

Tom Carroll has chosen to move to QPR on loan rather than Ajax..

[Drew.]

Giggity

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[Ryan57]

@AdamCrafton_: Contact in Spain says #Herrera will sign 5-year deal worth around £64,000 a week with #mufc. A little lower than initial demands.
----

Woody to offer 50k then :laugh:

Please, please, please, happen. A midfielder after five years of needing one would be fantastic.

[Shaun]

i see my pessimistic tweet this morning has kicked arsene into gear

re: the Demba Ba fee... why do they want £3m for a loan move? :S

[Ryan57]

The usually on the ball @NikaCuenca of AS claims Ander Herrera will take a pay-cut from €4 million to €3 million a year to join Man United.

Cuenca of AS says Herrera himself will deposit the €36m release clause w/ LFP. Marca guy in Bilbao says club's will do deal to save tax.

A midfielder? I will scream like a One Direction fan if we sign him.

[Shaun]

is it just me that had never heard of Herrera before this week

(sky sports throwing up "Ozil signing close to completion" breaking news banner :lovedup:)

[Jesus.]

No wonder the Spanish economy is so much in the s**tter, if it's that easy to avoid tax over there.

[GiRTh]

i see my pessimistic tweet this morning has kicked arsene into gear

re: the Demba Ba fee... why do they want £3m for a loan move? :SIts a loan but could be permanent.

[Ryan57]

is it just me that had never heard of Herrera before this week

(sky sports throwing up "Ozil signing close to completion" breaking news banner :lovedup:)

He's one of Bilbao's men that pissed on us back when we were in the Europa League.

[Jesus.]

4.00pm BST
Liverpool transfer news

"Dani Pacheco loan moves to Spain are no more," reports Andy Hunter. "The Liverpool forward is joining second division side AD Alcorcon in Madrid on a permanent basis."


The great, white hype. I thought he was going to be a player for years. Oh well, good luck to him.

[Ryan57]

Man Utd have agreed to meet Herrera's €36m clause and play a friendly in Athletic's new stadium in 2015. [CUATRO-DEPORTE]

[Drew.]

Man Utd have agreed to meet Herrera's €36m clause and play a friendly in Athletic's new stadium in 2015. [CUATRO-DEPORTE]

if only all negotiating was this easy

[Ryan57]

374509829068705792

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[Shaun]

still can't believe stoke got arnautovic so cheaply

[Ryan57]

374551525852737536

[Shaun]

LOL

[Drew.]

Poldi getting in on the action

https://twitter.com/Podolski10

[Ryan57]

Hope it all falls through...#BitterBastard.

[Drew.]

think its pretty much done now, confirmation any time now.. still find it hard to believe any of it though

[Ryan57]

think its pretty much done now, confirmation any time now.. still find it hard to believe any of it though

That fee is the most remarkable thing. Arsene Wenger spending that much. Blimey!

[Drew.]

Wenger will be proud of himself tonight

[Novo]

Anyone else watching the BBC deadline day instead on the red button? it's actually pretty decent

[Drew.]

Anyone else watching the BBC deadline day instead on the red button? it's actually pretty decent

i have put it on and the first voice i hear is Savage, are you sure its good?

[Shaun]

these people who crowd around in the background of SSN reporters

some Crystal Palace fan just then cheering "Chamakh! Chamakh!" :joker:

[Novo]

i have put it on and the first voice i hear is Savage, are you sure its good?

The doubleteam of Robbie Savage and Kevin Kilbane are taking on the Sky Superpower by themselves here

[Ryan57]

Indy Kaila must be having a field day today.

[Novo]

BBC should just have their own version of Sky Sports News on the Red Button 24/7, i only use Sky for SSN anyway really it would save me money, Big Robbie, Kev and Gabby taking over

[Locke.]

Still awaiting confirmation on the final piece of the title challenging jigsaw

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8qn4poLbT1qd1kfjo1_500.jpg

[Shaun]

SSN is free I thought... we don't have any of the sports packages (but we get BT 1 + 2 free with Virgin because we have the largest entertainment/general pack), and we have that

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKwzS2IcAA-Dfg.jpg:large

[Novo]

and then try and secure 10 Scottish League one matches a season and bring in Danny Murphy and Gus Poyet for expert analysis as rivals to Nev and Carragher

[Shaun]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKwzS2IcAA-Dfg.jpg:large

:laugh:

[Novo]

The BBC Soccer A.M can be presented by Shearer and Sue Barker

[Alf]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKwzS2IcAA-Dfg.jpg:large
Who's signing Brian May?

[Ryan57]

Who's signing Brian May?

:joker:

[Ryan57]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTKwzS2IcAA-Dfg.jpg:large

Still can't believe we actually did that with De Gea.

[bbfan1991]

Mesut Ozil will be a class signing for Arsenal.

Hopefully United sign Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini:):D.

[Drew.]

the amount of money spent this summer could reach £600m

[bbfan1991]

Peter Odemwingie is finally leaving WBA for Cardiff City.

[Drew.]

poor Madrid fans

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[Jesus.]

Peter Odemwingie is finally leaving WBA for Cardiff City.

Truths 5 year plan has commenced.

[bbfan1991]

Fernando is NOT joining Everton from FC Porto.

Everton are interested in James McCarthy or Gareth Barry to replace Marouane Fellaini if he does join Manchester United.

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTLDQAvCcAEDS5U.jpg

[Jesus.]

Fernando is NOT joining Everton from FC Porto.

Everton are interested in James McCarthy or Gareth Barry to replace Marouane Fellaini if he does join Manchester United.

I'd be pretty gutted if they got him. He's one of those players I've always thought would really develop at Liverpool.

[Ryan57]

Gareth Bale's wage breakdown at Madrid:

Yearly: £15,600,000
Monthly: £1,200,000
Weekly: £300,000
Daily: £42,857
Hourly: £2,040
Minute: £34

[bbfan1991]

Norwich in talks with West Ham over season-long-loan signing of Ricardo Vaz Te.

[Ryan57]

Balague rates Herrera highly. Said in a year he could be one of the best midfielders in the league. Hope this is the end of the pathetic Scholes replacement that was Cleverley.

[bbfan1991]

Aston Villa FC ‏@AVFCOfficial
Villa have completed the signing of striker Libor Kozak from @officialsslazio.

[Drew.]

we have re signed Almunia

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTLHKOpIMAEPjYk.jpg

[Shaun]

that Palermo goalie's been confirmed (Viviano I believe his name is)

[Drew.]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/e1/10/0,,10265~12194017,00.jpg

[Shaun]

oh, he's the 2nd-choice Italian keeper... I'd have thought that would be Sirigu. Intriguing.

[bbfan1991]

Those Liverpool fans getting cut off for making naughty gestures:joker:.

[Shaun]

what did they do? lol

also, just noticed the font on Real shirts is disgusting

[Brother Leon]

Herrera deal off due to tax implications and not enough time to complete it apparently.


Would be typical of this window.

[bbfan1991]

Stephane Sessegnon on the verge of signing for West Bromwich Albion from Sunderland apparently.

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/5UsWJFL.jpg

[Drew.]

Kaka never suited that Madrid shirt.. that looks much better

[bbfan1991]

Herrera deal off due to tax implications and not enough time to complete it apparently.


Would be typical of this window.

Javi Martinez move to Bayern Munich took time to happen because of this reason, so the hope is still possible.

[Jayson]

Are you ready?

I'm ready.

http://i.imgur.com/E14Extg.jpg

[Drew.]

i dont think i am

[Jayson]

Well you've had 8 years to prepare so it's no-one's fault but your own

[Shaun]

is it common knowledge he'd be the 11 shirt? :S

[Drew.]

i was preparing myself for Cabaye, i am far from prepared

[bbfan1991]

Shane Long talking to Hull City, possible move from WBA. WTF?

[Jayson]

Herrera deal off due to tax implications and not enough time to complete it apparently.


Would be typical of this window.

Do you really want your club to spend 36 (thirty-six) million on whoever this young lad is, though?

[Alf]

Shane Long talking to Hull City, possible move from WBA. WTF?
Is he any good?, is he the big strong Black hair Irish striker?

[King Gizzard]

Are Arsenal doing anything else after him, the GK and maybe Ba? Need a top striker and a CB don't you? DM but I suppose that's Flamini now

[Jayson]

is it common knowledge he'd be the 11 shirt? :SWell he wore 11 at Bremen and seeing as how the only other numbers available are 13 (not the greatest number for a marquee signing) and 23 (ruined by Arshavin) it seems an obvious choice

i was preparing myself for Cabaye, i am far from prepared

Who would have thought that out of all the players we've been linked to we'd actually end up getting the best one?

We do still need a striker though (back-up to glorious Giroud of course)

[King Gizzard]

No idea why WBA are selling him, and Odemwingie, when they need strikers

[bbfan1991]

Crystal Palace sign young full-back Jack Hunt from Huddersfield Town.

[Drew.]

Who would have thought that out of all the players we've been linked to we'd actually end up getting the best one?

We do still need a striker though (back-up to glorious Giroud of course)

i dont think anyone predicted this.. i do feel we need a DM and Striker badly still... even a winger

[Jayson]

Are Arsenal doing anything else after him, the GK and maybe Ba? Need a top striker and a CB don't you? DM but I suppose that's Flamini now

Well I doubt we'll have time to bring in a good striker now, so Giroud will have to keep up this form for the rest of the season. But yes we need a young CB maybe, Ginter was the best that we were linked to but it seems that we're not too worried about our defence.

[bbfan1991]

3 #MUFC emissaries at the LFP headquarters. “@Abel_Romera_AS: Tres emisarios del Manchester United en la sede de la LFP :-(”

This Abel guy is someone with connections to Athletic Bilbao apparently, so those three people could be there to sort out Ander's release clause?

[Jesus.]

Herrera deal off due to tax implications and not enough time to complete it apparently.


Would be typical of this window.

Ryan will self combust if that deal doesn't go through.

[Jayson]

i dont think anyone predicted this.. i do feel we need a DM and Striker badly still... even a winger

Flamini is as good a DM as Arsene will ever get. He obviously doesn't feel we need one to suit our playstyle or he would have brought one in when we needed one 4 or 5 years ago. A winger's important though, seeing as how Ox is ded, Poldi's ded and the rest of them are children. Hopefully Arsene doesn't think that Santi playing as a winger this year to make room for Ozil = new winger.

[Drew.]

here comes Jim

[Drew.]

Flamini is as good a DM as Arsene will ever get. He obviously doesn't feel we need one to suit our playstyle or he would have brought one in when we needed one 4 or 5 years ago. A winger's important though, seeing as how Ox is ded, Poldi's ded and the rest of them are children. Hopefully Arsene doesn't think that Santi playing as a winger this year to make room for Ozil = new winger.

i was really impressed with Flamini yesterday.. definitely good having him back now.. but yeah with Gervinho leaving and the injuries we're desperately in need of some more width

[bbfan1991]

Flamini will win back those who turned against him when he left Arsenal..

[Jayson]

i was really impressed with Flamini yesterday.. definitely good having him back now.. but yeah with Gervinho leaving and the injuries we're desperately in need of some more width

He was very vocal, something which Jamie Carragher will tell you has been a problem for us for a while. I think if we use him as a sub for when we want to hold back and defend then we'll see through results more easily than before, like we did against Spurs. Shame he's not a better footballer, though.

[Marc]

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120724043925/degrassi/images/8/8d/Gay-seal_large.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Garay.

[Jemal]

Anyways lads I'm back from my meltdown and my cursin upon moyes and Woodward.
Herrera > Fellaini

[Ryan57]

Herrera deal off due to tax implications and not enough time to complete it apparently.


Would be typical of this window.

OH FFS LEON!

PISS OFF!

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/000/578/1234931504682.jpg

TODAY HAS BEEN WANK!

[Amy Jade]

Gay discussion eh?

[Ryan57]

Manchester United target Ander Herrera has agreed a five-year deal with the Premier League champions according to reports in Spain.

YES! COME ON! DO IT EDWARD!

[Drew.]

Gay discussion eh?

not here im afraid

[Black Dagger]

He's bidded 5p too less.

It's not happening s0b.

[Ryan57]

I don't think I can take much more. Today has felt like I've been twatted by a bunch of chavs, who then pissed on me and left me outside a brothel... then I was fiddled with by an old lady.

[Drew.]

this Ozil announcement is starting to take the piss.. i'm hoping they are planning on announcing more than 1 signing together

[Ryan57]

Manchester United have agreed to pay Athletic Bilbao the requested €36 million for midfielder Ander Herrera, Old Trafford sources have told ESPN FC.

http://img.pandawhale.com/73062-anna-kendrick-cheer-gif-pitch-FDEm.gif

[Nemo123]

The BBC are doing this on the red button.

[Drew.]

The BBC are doing this on the red button.

i dont want to talk to my TV about the transfers though

[Ryan57]

Tom McDermott ‏@FootballMcD 1m
Latest reports from Spain suggest that #mufc MAY have left without completing a deal for Herrera. Unconfirmed at this stage.

Kill me. Think I'm going to take up women's netball.

[Drew.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTLc2kfCUAAb6j1.jpg

[Jemal]

Who in gods name is that twat Tom McDermott

[Nemo123]

Ozil is a fabulous signing for Arsenal!