The Transfers Thread

[Cooldude]

Every window we're linked with Bent, and just like every window it won't happen

 

[jod23]

Bent is too old now and cant even get a start at Villa. No thanks.

 

[moomba]

Bent would be great at Liverpool but I don't think they'd pay what Villa would want.

Wouldn't read much into him not playing for Villa, its a pure financial thing.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

i tend to agree. Though if PSG offer crazy money and are doing well in champions league he mit change his mind.
I wonder if City mit get him given Jose may go there?

He won't ever come to City
1. Too much repect for Fergie
2. Hates them due to that guy who stomped him a while ago
3. Fans were jeering and booing him when he played there a week or so ago

 

[Super Hans]

Why Ronaldo would want to leave is beyond me. One of the best teams in the world, one of the best leagues in the world, on very good $$$.

I can't see him leaving Madrid unless it's for Man U in a couple of years.

What's everyones tip for where Beckham will go? QPR?

 

[moomba]

I wonder if City mit get him given Jose may go there?

When did this happen?

 

[ADL9798]

The only way Bent to Liverpool would happen would be through a loan deal and even that looks highly unlikely. We saw with Dempsey that Liverpool are loathe to drop that sort of money on an older player and as you can imagine the asking price for Bent would probably be considerably more than what Fulham were asking for Dempsey regardless of whether or not he's a preferred starter at Villa at present. We'll be looking for younger, better value for money, more mobile and more versatile players than Bent.

Names that have been mentioned as potential targets include Walcott, Sturridge, Ba, Zarate, Mertens, Holtby, Tello, Huntelaar and recently Tom Ince (we would receive 35% of his sell on fee from Blackpool anyway) in addition to Pohjanpalo and Armin Hodzic returning from loan to join the U21's. The common thread between those players is that several of them have yet to sign contract extensions beyond next summer and so if they can be persuaded (challenge for some of them as clubs with CL football will be interested), they will be available on cut price deals. This is the sort of high-value deal we'll be after, and unless circumstances change considerably over the next month Bent doesn't fit that bill.

In addition to this I've read that we are supposedly open to letting Cole go back out the way he came in (on a free transfer), West Ham are interested but we're going to have to cover around half of his wages to make it happen. Considering how much he's costing us per season to sit on the bench (not to mention his medical bills) this seems like a relatively sensible course of action.

 

[FAITH]

Bent would be great at Liverpool but I don't think they'd pay what Villa would want.

Wouldn't read much into him not playing for Villa, its a pure financial thing.

Please Explain...

 

[HolyRioli]

The only way Bent to Liverpool would happen would be through a loan deal and even that looks highly unlikely. We saw with Dempsey that Liverpool are loathe to drop that sort of money on an older player and as you can imagine the asking price for Bent would probably be considerably more than what Fulham were asking for Dempsey regardless of whether or not he's a preferred starter at Villa at present. We'll be looking for younger, better value for money, more mobile and more versatile players than Bent.

Names that have been mentioned as potential targets include Walcott, Sturridge, Ba, Zarate, Mertens, Holtby, Tello, Huntelaar and recently Tom Ince (we would receive 35% of his sell on fee from Blackpool anyway) in addition to Pohjanpalo and Armin Hodzic returning from loan to join the U21's. The common thread between those players is that several of them have yet to sign contract extensions beyond next summer and so if they can be persuaded (challenge for some of them as clubs with CL football will be interested), they will be available on cut price deals. This is the sort of high-value deal we'll be after, and unless circumstances change considerably over the next month Bent doesn't fit that bill.

In addition to this I've read that we are supposedly open to letting Cole go back out the way he came in (on a free transfer), West Ham are interested but we're going to have to cover around half of his wages to make it happen. Considering how much he's costing us per season to sit on the bench (not to mention his medical bills) this seems like a relatively sensible course of action.

Was he that kid who scored a delicious hattrick in the Norse league or something in about 5 minutes last season? Name rings a bell

 

[FAITH]

He won't ever come to City
1. Too much repect for Fergie
2. Hates them due to that guy who stomped him a while ago
3. Fans were jeering and booing him when he played there a week or so ago

1. Money overcomes loyalty in todays game;
2. Money will make him get over it
3. I bet they wish he was playing for them, and if Jose goes there it will make the transition pretty easy

 

[FAITH]

Why Ronaldo would want to leave is beyond me. One of the best teams in the world, one of the best leagues in the world, on very good $$$.

I can't see him leaving Madrid unless it's for Man U in a couple of years.

What's everyones tip for where Beckham will go? QPR?

Whoever pays him the most.
Wont come to the A-league, maybe QPR, gut feel thinks PSG..

 

[FAITH]

When did this happen?

thats been the talk lately in europe, him or pep.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

1. Money overcomes loyalty in todays game;
2. Money will make him get over it
3. I bet they wish he was playing for them, and if Jose goes there it will make the transition pretty easy

If he wanted money he'd go to PSG. No chance he goes to City

 

[Magma]

Was he that kid who scored a delicious hattrick in the Norse league or something in about 5 minutes last season? Name rings a bell

yep, a perfect hat trick in 3 minutes on his first start.

 

[FAITH]

The only way Bent to Liverpool would happen would be through a loan deal and even that looks highly unlikely. We saw with Dempsey that Liverpool are loathe to drop that sort of money on an older player and as you can imagine the asking price for Bent would probably be considerably more than what Fulham were asking for Dempsey regardless of whether or not he's a preferred starter at Villa at present. We'll be looking for younger, better value for money, more mobile and more versatile players than Bent.

Names that have been mentioned as potential targets include Walcott, Sturridge, Ba, Zarate, Mertens, Holtby, Tello, Huntelaar and recently Tom Ince (we would receive 35% of his sell on fee from Blackpool anyway) in addition to Pohjanpalo and Armin Hodzic returning from loan to join the U21's. The common thread between those players is that several of them have yet to sign contract extensions beyond next summer and so if they can be persuaded (challenge for some of them as clubs with CL football will be interested), they will be available on cut price deals. This is the sort of high-value deal we'll be after, and unless circumstances change considerably over the next month Bent doesn't fit that bill.

In addition to this I've read that we are supposedly open to letting Cole go back out the way he came in (on a free transfer), West Ham are interested but we're going to have to cover around half of his wages to make it happen. Considering how much he's costing us per season to sit on the bench (not to mention his medical bills) this seems like a relatively sensible course of action.

Dempsey is a gun, Bent isnt. Id be pretty pissed if we got him.
You also forgot we are linked to Jefferen?

 

[FAITH]

If he wanted money he'd go to PSG. No chance he goes to City

Can you imagine a biding war between PSG and CIty for him?
I think he would prefer City given the league and the likelihood they will get Pep or Jose.

 

[Magma]

we're not buying ronaldo. he wont leave madrid, he's just having a little cry for attention and more money.

 

[moomba]

Please Explain...

He's been driven out of Villa due to them trying to cut the wage bill.

 

[moomba]

the likelihood they will get Pep or Jose.

We already have a manager.

 

[moomba]

thats been the talk lately in europe, him or pep.

If we believe every bit of gossip Mancini would have been replaced over a year ago.

 

[pantskyle]

I think Pep to Utd is half way done tbh.

 

[Super Hans]

I think Pep to Utd is half way done tbh.

You'd imagine he'll try steal some Barca talent if/when he gets the gig.

 

[moomba]

I think Pep to Utd is half way done tbh.

I think you're halfway done waking up from your wet dream.

 

[FAITH]

He's been driven out of Villa due to them trying to cut the wage bill.

Is will end up at another club but not lfc

 

[moomba]

Is will end up at another club but not lfc

I agree. Despite his history with Sandra Redknapp I could see him going to QPR.