Bewildered

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&u=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-damiao-zenit-contatto-ad-ore-le-ultime-468096 Zenit appear to be in pole position now, Damiao is reportedly going to see what they will be willing to pay him today (which I would guess is much more than either Napoli or ourselves would pay him)

Pretty sure those Dortmund rumors from a few weeks ago Pochettino denied that ended when Ramirez said he wanted to stay were started by his agent in an interview with tuttomercatoweb. He's also the agent of Gonzalo Bueno, who we have been linked with for weeks mostly due to this agent saying we want him in interviews.

Possibility there could be a stream of the Schalke match on the 24th (Wed). It is being shown on Sport1 in Germany and wiziwig has a page for the match in place (no streams will appear there until the hour before kickoff though) http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=210160&part=sports

A real bargain, especially if he's being offered with free post and packaging.

Like I said, he works hard and puts a shift in, and did put in some great displays against the better sides. I just don't think he is as effective against teams that sit on the edge of their own box and look for counter attacks as his play in the final third lacks quality.

10 at best.

Banega would be a quality addition, however, if we sell Ramirez surely we are stuck in the same position we were last season of having one player who could potentially be great, but is not guaranteed to adjust to English football straight away, backed up by a hard working player like Davis who lacks the quality to create or score against those teams that will try sitting back and playing on the counter attack (which I think will be most sides outside the top 6)

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&u=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/bergessio-felice-di-stare-a-catania-ma-se-devo-partire-lo-faro-467021 Gonzalo Bergessio, who we were linked with a couple of days ago, has spoken about reports linking him with a move.

This is something that may need to be taken with a pinch of salt as it came from twitter. Someone posted a screen cap of a chat they had with skybet support asking if they could get odds on Banega to Saints, the response he got was quite interesting, provided it is real.

Fair enough, CV does seem significantly underwhelming for a PL player though.

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A curious response Guan, suggests something is in it. On the other hand, seriously wanting a player who seems to have never cut it in a top league is not something to smile about.

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130717/southampton-target-ex-tottenham-winger-201866 Interested in Emil Hallfredsson, according to talksport.

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/calciomercato/napoli-incontro-con-lagente-di-gilardino-e-quagliarella-i-dettagli/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/calciomercato/napoli-incontro-con-lagente-di-gilardino-e-quagliarella-i-dettagli/%26safe%3Dactive%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3Ddu7%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official Tancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri 3m Napoli going serious on Gilardino. I believe would be very useful signing Rumors saying Napoli want Gilardino now.

Weren't we linked with him a couple of summers ago?

transfers to be is a twitter WUM. Claimed Rickie Lambert was off to "join his dad Paul" at Villa a few weeks ago. He's only been at it for a few weeks though so people seem to be getting taken in by him. indykalia is another to avoid.

Feels like we may be getting used to force Napoli's hand a bit here. Guess we'll find out one way or another soon enough.

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&u=http://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/calciomercato/norwich-pronta-lofferta-per-quagliarella/ No mention of Saints interest in the latest di marzio update on his proposed move to Norwich.

What would happen if Chelsea bring in another striker? Plenty of time left in the window.

Would be better than Damiao or Osvaldo for me, young, but proven in Prem unlike Damiao and without the attitude of Osvaldo.

Think he'll end up with Napoli, however with the Brazilian transfer window closing on the 20th and the likelihood Napoli would want a replacement if they sell Damiao, this is likely one that will be decided over the next week. From what I've read Napoli are hopeful Internacional will climb down and settle for a couple of million euros less than their asking price. iIMO the only chance we have to get him is to come in and meet Internacional's demands and hope Napoli refuse to match us.

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&u=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-osvaldo-il-southampton-si-ritira-465065 TMW thinks we've moved on from Osvaldo.

I guess that explains why we are still getting linked to CBs (Erazo, Sorenson) after Lovren signed.

Looks like the only thing that could stop this going through now is if he fails his medical.

Not very positive responses underneath that story Sloppily Cabinet, what an insult!