Agree, £10m for the 4th top scorer in the prem is great value.
I like it when we still go in for players we've been linked from the old days - Fair play to Austin for making the jumps up the league.
re: Alves to Utd
BALAGUE ON ALVES
Convinced D. Alves will remain at Barcelona. By the way, his form in the last 2 months, on the way to end of his contract, is outstanding
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) May 13, 2015
ALVES CLOSE TO MAN UTD DEAL?
Manchester United are very close to confirming a deal for Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, according to Catalan newspaper Sport.
The paper report that the player will snub Barca after United offered him a contract that was ‘far superior’ to the one on the table from the Spanish club.
The 32-year-old is available on a free transfer as his contract at the Nou Camp expires this summer.
I'd certainly take him on loan for a year. Can't image LvG wanting to give Koeman any favours, but possibly could take him on loan as part of a prospective deal for Clyne.
Simon Peach @SimonPeach
Nathaniel Clyne's deadline to give #SaintsFC a decision on his future has passed, but I understand contract negotiations have reopened
Simon Peach @SimonPeach
Talks had stalled with Clyne so the reopening of negotiations positive for #SaintsFC. Interested to hear what Koeman says on Thursday.