The Transfers Thread

[kane249]

Has the deal officially gone through?

Waiting on a work permit to be arranged as well i think

 

[moomba]

Heard he wasn't having medical until Monday/Tuesday of next week.

Work permit will be interesting. Would need to qualify under exceptional talent rules, I'm not sure that could be justified based on his career history.

 

[scottwade]

Although I know this Coutinho was a wonderkid (according to Fifa 09 anyway ) and plays for Inter, if he was really that good surely you'd have more competition than Southampton for his sig

That's what struck me. Seemingly not much competition for his services.

Just as an aside is there any back story to Sahin leaving Liverpool?
I remember him as a star in the Bundesliga, not much of a look in at Real and then gone after 5 months at Anfield.

 

[Magma]

i don't think there's any thing massive behind it. from what i saw he really struggled to adapt. i don't think he was fully fit when he came over as well imo. a long time out, then gets shipped off to a whole new league after missing practically a year of competitive football. couldn't adapt to the pace, and because of that wasn't given many consecutive games in the team when they had guys like allen, gerrard, hendo who all played the same position, and all were playing better honestly.

 

[moomba]

Stephen Warnock looking like going to West Ham on a free.

Good signing for them. For Villa, wages off the books but I can't help but think they could use him in the team at the moment.

 

[Pykie]

A few people quick to write off a 20 year old Brazilian international.

He was very good for Espanyol, and was battling with some handy players at Inter, when they were a fairly strong side.

There's plenty of handy players riding benches in Europe atm, especially young players.

Sterling can play right wing, Countinho down the left. Good combo.

 

[moomba]

A few people quick to write off a 20 year old Brazilian international.

Wouldn't have thought anyone on here has seriously written him off. Even the one that doesn't rate him has said that with development he might be a good signing.

 

[pantskyle]

Wouldn't have thought anyone on here has seriously written him off. Even the one that doesn't rate him has said that with development he might be a good signing.

I have a name.

 

[Zidane98]

I'm always wary of signing Brazillians in the EPL, apart from Ramirez/Oscar (and Ramires took awhile to get going) most attacking Brazillian players have been duds. What Coutinho does have is bags of ability and creativity - something we need desperately. With Champions League & Serie A experience I do think he is a better deal then Zaha though who epitomises the overrated English youngster which we've had our fair share of at Anfield.

 

[Kaan]

Apparently Gala are in for Drogba and K. Toure.

 

[pantskyle]

I'm always wary of signing Brazillians in the EPL, apart from Ramirez/Oscar (and Ramires took awhile to get going) most attacking Brazillian players have been duds. What Coutinho does have is bags of ability and creativity - something we need desperately. With Champions League & Serie A experience I do think he is a better deal then Zaha though who epitomises the overrated English youngster which we've had our fair share of at Anfield.

The difference is Zaha is strong enough for the English game.

 

[Magma]

kolo is a strong possibility, he'd have to cut his wages in half and then some to stay here

 

[Stratton_Gun]

kolo is a strong possibility, he'd have to cut his wages in half and then some to stay here

City would pay him more to stay than any other club

 

[Magma]

City would pay him more to stay than any other club

no we wouldn't. unless he drastically reduces his wages he won't be at the club next season.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Yeh I reckon Zaha is overated but hey, its not my money

However I am only going by Youtube highlights and stats. He was good against us last year though and most seem to think he'll be a success

 

[Stratton_Gun]

no we wouldn't. unless he drastically reduces his wages he won't be at the club next season.

what clubs would pay him more than city?
i cant think of any

 

[Magma]

what clubs would pay him more than city?
i cant think of any

it doesn't matter, he's out of contract at the end of the season...

 

[moomba]

Kolo can go for me. Has done well this year but just seeing out his contract and I doubt he'll get another.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Sir Alex Ferguson consulted with his senior Manchester United players (Paul Scholes & Ryan Giggs) before signing RVP in the summer, Red Devils coach Rene Meulensteen has revealed.​

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo]

I'm always wary of signing Brazillians in the EPL, apart from Ramirez/Oscar (and Ramires took awhile to get going) most attacking Brazillian players have been duds. What Coutinho does have is bags of ability and creativity - something we need desperately. With Champions League & Serie A experience I do think he is a better deal then Zaha though who epitomises the overrated English youngster which we've had our fair share of at Anfield.

I think he will end up being a good signing for you if the transfer is tied up. I'm presuming your lineup would be something like:
-------------Suarez-----------
Sterling---------------Sturridge
-------Coutinho----Gerrard----
-------------Lucas------------
That's a good looking side. Not championship material yet but could push Arsenal and Spurs for 4th place in the coming seasons.

Personally, i'm not convinced with Zaha either. Looking through his stats, they're decent but not outstanding especially with Palace being a pretty good team reflected by their top 6 position in the league. I'd have thought he would have better looking stats. But, you look through the videos and you can say Zaha also has bags of ability and potential, including that performance against us last season, so you shouldn't say he epitomises the overrated English youngster....yet. I hope he proves you wrong.

As PS said though, Zaha has the physical advantage over Coutinho and is more adapted to the Premier League. Coutinho might need a season or 2 to fully spread his wings.

 

[scottwade]

Sir Alex Ferguson consulted with his senior Manchester United players (Paul Scholes & Ryan Giggs) before signing RVP in the summer, Red Devils coach Rene Meulensteen has revealed.​

"So lads whatdyya reckon, good move or not, I'm thinking of signing RVP and loaning out Bebe?"

 

[Tulip]

So precious, Liverpool! Let things play out, you should understand this.

 

[Magma]

drogba to gala on an 18 month deal apparently done.

 

[jod23]

Why all the arguments on Coutinho when most have seen little of him.

The truth is, it's low risk. If he doesnt work out, he will be 21/22 having played for two huge clubs in Liverpool and Inter. Im sure lots of Brazillian teams will want a piece of him for 5-10 million. So if he doesnt work out, we pretty much lose nothing as there is massive re-sale value. If he does work out, it's a big win for us.

Seems pretty straight forward.

 

[glenferry23]

Apparently ballotelli held a farewell party last night, if you believe the rumours that have surfaced today. That story also quoted £17m to Milan, surely would sell for more than that.