***Transfer Rumours Thread*** [ALL RUMOUR TOPICS MERGED]

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Funny isn't it that people who wanted Lescott did not complain about the price-tag? Me personally, I really do like Milner as a player, his determination, professionalism and versatility are things I like to see, but I'm not sure about him coming to us for some reason, don't know why, it just doesn't feel right. If we did get him, then I'd have no qualms whatsoever and believe he'd enhance our squad no-end, regardless of the money.

He's a very good quality all-rounder who can play in all positions, especially on the left, and with the exit doors swinging open with the loss of Petrov, and soon to be Robbie, and the fact that Bellers can't play every game, he'll become more than just a squad player.

He is a very good player. That is not the question. Whether he is great player is a good question however. I don't think he is. At close to 30m you are looking at great player, not just some bulking to squad.

For example, if we were to buy David Silva to play similar role for that price, I'd understand it. He is about the same age as Milner and World Class and would be automatic starter (despite me having slight doubts how he'd cope with physical nature of the game). 25m for Arteta I would understand as he has been top performer for very long time and would fill a place of huge need for us. Milner however I don't rate in the same bracket for either guaranteed (as much as you can guarantee anything in football) performance or position of desperate need (I think Milner's best position is on the wing).

Oh, and Lescott filled a position of desperate need in left footed centerback. We were still mugs paying that sort of money for him.

As far as I know MON knows more about football than both of us so to say Milner's best position is on the wing when he was a revelation for Villa in the middle of the park makes me wonder did you actually watch him play for Villa last season. My opinion is he is a good player, he will get better and his price tag is a bit much but as most on here have stated, it's because he was YPOTY and also because it's CITY trying to buy him. At the end of the day it's not our money so who cares how much we pay for a player.

Fabio Cappello seems to agree with me about Milner's position. So the question is does tag team of you and Martin O'Neil know more about football than me and Cappello? Should be entertaining match up.

[Beefymcfc]

Funny isn't it that people who wanted Lescott did not complain about the price-tag? Me personally, I really do like Milner as a player, his determination, professionalism and versatility are things I like to see, but I'm not sure about him coming to us for some reason, don't know why, it just doesn't feel right. If we did get him, then I'd have no qualms whatsoever and believe he'd enhance our squad no-end, regardless of the money.

He's a very good quality all-rounder who can play in all positions, especially on the left, and with the exit doors swinging open with the loss of Petrov, and soon to be Robbie, and the fact that Bellers can't play every game, he'll become more than just a squad player.

He is a very good player. That is not the question. Whether he is great player is a good question however. I don't think he is. At close to 30m you are looking at great player, not just some bulking to squad.

For example, if we were to buy David Silva to play similar role for that price, I'd understand it. He is about the same age as Milner and World Class and would be automatic starter (despite me having slight doubts how he'd cope with physical nature of the game). 25m for Arteta I would understand as he has been top performer for very long time and would fill a place of huge need for us. Milner however I don't rate in the same bracket for either guaranteed (as much as you can guarantee anything in football) performance or position of desperate need (I think Milner's best position is on the wing).

Oh, and Lescott filled a position of desperate need in left footed centerback. We were still mugs paying that sort of money for him.

As far as I know MON knows more about football than both of us so to say Milner's best position is on the wing when he was a revelation for Villa in the middle of the park makes me wonder did you actually watch him play for Villa last season. My opinion is he is a good player, he will get better and his price tag is a bit much but as most on here have stated, it's because he was YPOTY and also because it's CITY trying to buy him. At the end of the day it's not our money so who cares how much we pay for a player.

Fabio Cappello seems to agree with me about Milner's position. So the question is does tag team of you and Martin O'Neil know more about football than me and Cappello? Should be entertaining match up.

Is that what you call knowledge, making a snap opinion on a versatile player. I was going to give you a full explanation of why you are talking out of your ricker, but I've realised it's just a waste.

Just one question mate, is he an England starter?

[Vhero]

David Silva rejects move to Manchester City

Valencia midfielder David Silva has rejected a move to Manchester City because they cannot offer Champions League football, Goal.com UK can reveal.

City chief executive Garry Cook is understood to have met Valencia president Manuel Llorente this week over the £30 million-rated Spain player.

Although Llorente has said that Silva will wait until after the World Cup to decide his future, the highly coveted 24-year-old has indicated to City that he wants to play for a club that can offer Champions League football.

Manchester U***d, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and Juventus have all been linked with moves for Silva, who is expected to be an integral member of Spain’s World Cup team.

Goal.com UK understands that Chelsea are also preparing to enter the race. The Premier League champions are not believed to have submitted a formal offer yet, but would hope to do a deal for less than Valencia’s £30m price tag.

Silva has a £28m release clause in his Valencia contract but, because he only has two years left on his current agreement, insiders believe a deal could be done for around £22m.

Valencia are heavily in debt and Spanish reports say that the club have to sell at least two of their prize assets this summer. David Villa has already departed for Barcelona for a fee of around £35m.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/06/12/1972557/david-silva-tells-manchester-city-he-will-not-join-them-as

I don't believe this for one min, especially coming from Goal.com.

Then why post it?

[Kladze]

David Silva rejects move to Manchester City

Valencia midfielder David Silva has rejected a move to Manchester City because they cannot offer Champions League football, Goal.com UK can reveal.

City chief executive Garry Cook is understood to have met Valencia president Manuel Llorente this week over the £30 million-rated Spain player.

Although Llorente has said that Silva will wait until after the World Cup to decide his future, the highly coveted 24-year-old has indicated to City that he wants to play for a club that can offer Champions League football.

Manchester U***d, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and Juventus have all been linked with moves for Silva, who is expected to be an integral member of Spain’s World Cup team.

Goal.com UK understands that Chelsea are also preparing to enter the race. The Premier League champions are not believed to have submitted a formal offer yet, but would hope to do a deal for less than Valencia’s £30m price tag.

Silva has a £28m release clause in his Valencia contract but, because he only has two years left on his current agreement, insiders believe a deal could be done for around £22m.

Valencia are heavily in debt and Spanish reports say that the club have to sell at least two of their prize assets this summer. David Villa has already departed for Barcelona for a fee of around £35m.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/06/12/1972557/david-silva-tells-manchester-city-he-will-not-join-them-as

I don't believe this for one min, especially coming from Goal.com.

Then why post it?

Because it's a rumour in a thread about rumours? :p

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Funny isn't it that people who wanted Lescott did not complain about the price-tag? Me personally, I really do like Milner as a player, his determination, professionalism and versatility are things I like to see, but I'm not sure about him coming to us for some reason, don't know why, it just doesn't feel right. If we did get him, then I'd have no qualms whatsoever and believe he'd enhance our squad no-end, regardless of the money.

He's a very good quality all-rounder who can play in all positions, especially on the left, and with the exit doors swinging open with the loss of Petrov, and soon to be Robbie, and the fact that Bellers can't play every game, he'll become more than just a squad player.

He is a very good player. That is not the question. Whether he is great player is a good question however. I don't think he is. At close to 30m you are looking at great player, not just some bulking to squad.

For example, if we were to buy David Silva to play similar role for that price, I'd understand it. He is about the same age as Milner and World Class and would be automatic starter (despite me having slight doubts how he'd cope with physical nature of the game). 25m for Arteta I would understand as he has been top performer for very long time and would fill a place of huge need for us. Milner however I don't rate in the same bracket for either guaranteed (as much as you can guarantee anything in football) performance or position of desperate need (I think Milner's best position is on the wing).

Oh, and Lescott filled a position of desperate need in left footed centerback. We were still mugs paying that sort of money for him.

As far as I know MON knows more about football than both of us so to say Milner's best position is on the wing when he was a revelation for Villa in the middle of the park makes me wonder did you actually watch him play for Villa last season. My opinion is he is a good player, he will get better and his price tag is a bit much but as most on here have stated, it's because he was YPOTY and also because it's CITY trying to buy him. At the end of the day it's not our money so who cares how much we pay for a player.

Fabio Cappello seems to agree with me about Milner's position. So the question is does tag team of you and Martin O'Neil know more about football than me and Cappello? Should be entertaining match up.

Is that what you call knowledge, making a snap opinion on a versatile player. I was going to give you a full explanation of why you are talking out of your ricker, but I've realised it's just a waste.

Just one question mate, is he an England starter?

snap opinion? I've been following him since he was sixteen.

Just one answer, did Cappello take him off after 30 mins for a City player? So is he England starter? I doubt it.

[Fidel Castro]

Just one answer, did Cappello take him off after 30 mins for a City player? So is he England starter? I doubt it.

He started, therefore he is a 'starter'. That says more about the lack of quality English players mind

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Just one answer, did Cappello take him off after 30 mins for a City player? So is he England starter? I doubt it.

He started, therefore he is a 'starter'. That says more about the lack of quality English players mind

I doubt he'll be starting the next game. Anyway, Cappello has SWP and Cole on the bench and Milner and Lennon started. Wonder what the idea was behind starting with two brainless runners.

[Mark (Blue Army)]

David Silva rejects move to Manchester City

Valencia midfielder David Silva has rejected a move to Manchester City because they cannot offer Champions League football, Goal.com UK can reveal.

City chief executive Garry Cook is understood to have met Valencia president Manuel Llorente this week over the £30 million-rated Spain player.

Although Llorente has said that Silva will wait until after the World Cup to decide his future, the highly coveted 24-year-old has indicated to City that he wants to play for a club that can offer Champions League football.

Manchester U***d, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and Juventus have all been linked with moves for Silva, who is expected to be an integral member of Spain’s World Cup team.

Goal.com UK understands that Chelsea are also preparing to enter the race. The Premier League champions are not believed to have submitted a formal offer yet, but would hope to do a deal for less than Valencia’s £30m price tag.

Silva has a £28m release clause in his Valencia contract but, because he only has two years left on his current agreement, insiders believe a deal could be done for around £22m.

Valencia are heavily in debt and Spanish reports say that the club have to sell at least two of their prize assets this summer. David Villa has already departed for Barcelona for a fee of around £35m.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/06/12/1972557/david-silva-tells-manchester-city-he-will-not-join-them-as

I don't believe this for one min, especially coming from Goal.com.

Then why post it?

Because it's a rumour in a thread about rumours? :p

Exactly.

[DoomMerchant]

Just one answer, did Cappello take him off after 30 mins for a City player? So is he England starter? I doubt it.

He started, therefore he is a 'starter'. That says more about the lack of quality English players mind

I doubt he'll be starting the next game. Anyway, Cappello has SWP and Cole on the bench and Milner and Lennon started. Wonder what the idea was behind starting with two brainless runners.

Capello was just arrogant. Any reasonable person would have started Hart, and Cole and had Green and Milner on the bench. I told you fuclers he thinks his shit does not stink. Today, it did.

cheers

[edge275]

Just one answer, did Cappello take him off after 30 mins for a City player? So is he England starter? I doubt it.

He started, therefore he is a 'starter'. That says more about the lack of quality English players mind

I doubt he'll be starting the next game. Anyway, Cappello has SWP and Cole on the bench and Milner and Lennon started. Wonder what the idea was behind starting with two brainless runners.

Capello was just arrogant. Any reasonable person would have started Hart, and Cole and had Green and Milner on the bench. I told you fuclers he thinks his shit does not stink. Today, it did.

cheers

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!

[simon12]

I like this fella. Could have legs however the hack is obviously a prick as he has no idea who VK is or his position

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 61791.html

Man City line up £15million bid for Roma ace
Published 23:00 12/06/10 By Julian Bennetts


Manchester City are lining up a £15million raid for Roma’s giant defender Philippe Mexes.

Robert Mancini is desperate to bring in central defensive reinforcements after playing midfielder Vincent Kompany at the back towards the end of the season.

He has checked on Palermo’s highly-rated Dane Simon Kjaer but also wants a more experienced stopper.

Mexes, 28, was left on the bench for long periods last term and is keen for first-team football. And Mancini has long been a fan of the Frenchman.

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[johnny crossan]

It is possible that after Real decide whether they want Silva or Di Maria we could use the Ibra/Toure deal with Barca to keep them away from whichever is available.

Similarly Mancini's interest in Balotelli (welcomed by Moratti) could keep Inter away from them as well.

Could it be we are also playfully associating ourselves with all Fergie's targets in order to raise the price & aggravate their financial difficulties? Buying Vidic from them to help them get Kjaer would not be a good strategic move though.

[justlurkin]

Funny isn't it that people who wanted Lescott did not complain about the price-tag? Me personally, I really do like Milner as a player, his determination, professionalism and versatility are things I like to see, but I'm not sure about him coming to us for some reason, don't know why, it just doesn't feel right. If we did get him, then I'd have no qualms whatsoever and believe he'd enhance our squad no-end, regardless of the money.

He's a very good quality all-rounder who can play in all positions, especially on the left, and with the exit doors swinging open with the loss of Petrov, and soon to be Robbie, and the fact that Bellers can't play every game, he'll become more than just a squad player.

He is a very good player. That is not the question. Whether he is great player is a good question however. I don't think he is. At close to 30m you are looking at great player, not just some bulking to squad.

For example, if we were to buy David Silva to play similar role for that price, I'd understand it. He is about the same age as Milner and World Class and would be automatic starter (despite me having slight doubts how he'd cope with physical nature of the game). 25m for Arteta I would understand as he has been top performer for very long time and would fill a place of huge need for us. Milner however I don't rate in the same bracket for either guaranteed (as much as you can guarantee anything in football) performance or position of desperate need (I think Milner's best position is on the wing).

Oh, and Lescott filled a position of desperate need in left footed centerback. We were still mugs paying that sort of money for him.

As far as I know MON knows more about football than both of us so to say Milner's best position is on the wing when he was a revelation for Villa in the middle of the park makes me wonder did you actually watch him play for Villa last season. My opinion is he is a good player, he will get better and his price tag is a bit much but as most on here have stated, it's because he was YPOTY and also because it's CITY trying to buy him. At the end of the day it's not our money so who cares how much we pay for a player.

Fabio Cappello seems to agree with me about Milner's position. So the question is does tag team of you and Martin O'Neil know more about football than me and Cappello? Should be entertaining match up.

Well Milner was muck for the first 30 mins and then taken off as he wasn't up to playing on the wing so MON and Me - 1, NQDP and Capello - 0. Maybe it's because he was suffering the ill affects of the virus he had or that the american had him in his back pocket but as you say "should be entertaining match up". Let's see where he plays(if he does play again) in the next match.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

[justlurkin]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

Well now the cats out of the bag on mancini's tactics. According to this article he plans to play two holding mids with two attacking full backs as here it says we're going to offer 40 mil(I think) for Danial Alves and pay him around 180 grand a week. So that means Nige and Yaya in the middle so.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 61701.html

Probably posted the link wrong but I'm new to this.

[Beefymcfc]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

See, this is what I'm talking about Antti. If you knew anything about football you'd have realised that it was obvious that Mancio had spoken to Fabio and asked him to fuck-up Milner's World Cup by giving him a starting role and then subbing him, therefore depreciating his value. This was all part of an orchestrated plan to get our targets on the cheap, anybody who knows anything about football surely knows this ;-)

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

Well now the cats out of the bag on mancini's tactics. According to this article he plans to play two holding mids with two attacking full backs as here it says we're going to offer 40 mil(I think) for Danial Alves and pay him around 180 grand a week. So that means Nige and Yaya in the middle so.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 61701.html

Probably posted the link wrong but I'm new to this.

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[DoomMerchant]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

Well now the cats out of the bag on mancini's tactics. According to this article he plans to play two holding mids with two attacking full backs as here it says we're going to offer 40 mil(I think) for Danial Alves and pay him around 180 grand a week. So that means Nige and Yaya in the middle so.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 61701.html

Probably posted the link wrong but I'm new to this.

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while crafty, a better response would have been:

"Hey fella, appreciate the effort, but try sticking to Just Lurkin.

cheers"

cheers

[Slim]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

Well now the cats out of the bag on mancini's tactics. According to this article he plans to play two holding mids with two attacking full backs as here it says we're going to offer 40 mil(I think) for Danial Alves and pay him around 180 grand a week. So that means Nige and Yaya in the middle so.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 61701.html

Probably posted the link wrong but I'm new to this.

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You still program in BASIC? Fucking eskimo's need to catch the fuck up.

[justlurkin]

At least Cappello realised he had made mistake putting him on the pitch as he simply isn't good enough for world level. Hopefully Mancini and more improvantly Marwood were watching and realised what an utter madness it'd be to spend over 25m on back up winger.

Well now the cats out of the bag on mancini's tactics. According to this article he plans to play two holding mids with two attacking full backs as here it says we're going to offer 40 mil(I think) for Danial Alves and pay him around 180 grand a week. So that means Nige and Yaya in the middle so.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tr ... 61701.html

Probably posted the link wrong but I'm new to this.

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30 Daily Mirror
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You still program in BASIC? Fucking eskimo's need to catch the fuck up.

Nice one Slim.