pangy Posted 25 January, 2013 Share Posted 25 January, 2013 So I take it Chaplow won't be going to Leeds then ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 25 January, 2013 Share Posted 25 January, 2013 So if Liverpool formalise their 13m offer, we would have to go higher on Monday. No thanks, prefer we moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 25 January, 2013 Share Posted 25 January, 2013 If the reports are correct, and the player wants Liverpool, I wouldn't even try to gazump them on wages. Hope we have alternative targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If we got that kind of money to spend then we will find someone else. £13m for him is way too much in my opinion. Good prospect and would of fit in with the youth policy but I think you could get better for that money. Could maybe get James Rodríguez for around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If he does go to liverpool, could I be the first to say that we didn't really want him anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 **** him he's **** anyway. Guly's better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If anything this is a good result! Why we are buying a ACM is beyond me. We have gaston. We need a wide attacking player. Hopefully MP can sweet talk Mourinho into a loan deal or the 8 mil quoted asking price for callejon who in my opinion is a better player and plays in a position we actually need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If anything this is a good result! Why we are buying a ACM is beyond me. We have gaston. We need a wide attacking player. Coutinho is a wide attacking player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 It won't matter if we raise it to twenty million. If the player wants to go to Liverpool then he'll go, esp if Liverpool have put in an acceptable bid, which it sounds like they have. That's it, exactly. I don't need to read any more. This is all we need to know. Liverpool have had their bid accepted and the player wants to go there. Game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 That's it, exactly. I don't need to read any more. This is all we need to know. Liverpool have had their bid accepted and the player wants to go there. Game over. Well I guess you don't work in sales then? Real challenge is when the customer says NO (or rather when he prefers the competition), and then it's down to selling your value add (vision in this case) versus the competition (as long as you genuinely believe in it). NC is no mug - he has consistently sold our vision to many who could have joined bigger / higher division clubs. Not 100% of time granted, but more than his fair share. If Coutinho talks to us and looks over St. Mary's prior to making a decision, and he would silly not to evaluate all his options, we might have a chance. Having said this, I agree €13M seems quite a gamble - TW and Oxo went for about the same (considering the exchange rate at the time). No idea about the wages, but would sooner have our old boys back! As some have mentioned, it is dreamland stuff that we are now bidding for these caliber of players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Why are people assuming Ince is better? This lad is currently playing for Inter Milan and has a full Brazil cap, i'm not quite sure how people are working that one out. not that i dont rate Ince but a 20 year old Inter Milan player with a cap for one of the best international teams in the world sounds in a different league, no? Would agree there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If the guy wanted to join us he would have signed by now . Let him go to a second rate team called scousepool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Coutinho is a wide attacking player. No he isn't. He plays atticking central midfield. Hence why they were reluctant to let him go after selling sneider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 From the Echo Fail thread. There is one quality comment St Retford says... 9:24pm Fri 25 Jan 13 Why don't we cut straight to the chase and sign this Paulinho dude instead? I know **** all about him but we could p!ss off half of Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If he wants to go to Liverpool then I don't really want him here TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 For various reasons, I think we can close the book on this one. Credit to the club for effort, but by a lot of accounts, if the player isn't swung, not much possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Nothing from club at all, were we even interested?? Have a feeling a top player will pop out of nowhere next week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Nothing from club at all, were we even interested?? Have a feeling a top player will pop out of nowhere next week!! I believe that too! What I find strange is the comments 'Wait till Monday for what offer Saints put forward.' Does anyone not do weekends then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patred44 Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 So I take it Chaplow won't be going to Leeds then ;-) he is also rumoured to be waiting till Wednesday when Nigel Adkins will be taking up the job at Huddersfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 He's obviously never been to Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGC Saint Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 If the reports are correct, and the player wants Liverpool, I wouldn't even try to gazump them on wages. Hope we have alternative targets. My thoughts exactly. If he'd prefer to play for Liverpool then let him go. Why pay over the odds for someone that doesn't actually want to be here. I'm sure MP has a few players in mind that will not only be of the required standard but he knows will be able to play in the style that he wants from the players. Move on now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 My thoughts exactly. If he'd prefer to play for Liverpool then let him go. Why pay over the odds for someone that doesn't actually want to be here. I'm sure MP has a few players in mind that will not only be of the required standard but he knows will be able to play in the style that he wants from the players. Move on now..... His first choice might be Liverpool but I'm sure he would come to Saints if we offered more wages. Im sure MP has spoken to him and that's why we are after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 just for the "fun" of it.....some reports that Liverpool won´t go higher than £7.2M. Surely Inter wouldn´t accept that if there is another bid with £10M on the table....? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2268425/Liverpool-make-final-7-2m-offer-Inter-Milans-Philippe-Coutinho.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Not sure about these latest reports. Why would Liverpool only tell Inter about their intention to up their bid, rather than just do it? In addition, why would Inter wait for us if Liverpool are supposed to match our bid if the player is keen to go there? Not sure if we are any more wiser than we were yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Not sure about these latest reports. Why would Liverpool only tell Inter about their intention to up their bid, rather than just do it? In addition, why would Inter wait for us if Liverpool are supposed to match our bid if the player is keen to go there? Not sure if we are any more wiser than we were yesterday. I think they would see if we gazump them....rather than match them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 I think they would see if we gazump them....rather than match them That's true but if the player is really adamant that he wants Liverpool, pretty pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 1122: TRANSFER LATEST Liverpool Post and Daily Post (Wales) writer Ian Doyle: "Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers remains intent on completing a few more deals before the transfer deadline. They are keen to beef up their attack while also looking to the future in defence. "Liverpool are hopeful of signing Inter Milan's young Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Blackpool winger Tom Ince, although there's no guarantee both deals will be completed this transfer window. The arrivals of the two, coupled with Daniel Sturridge's earlier signing, would be an impressive haul." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 (edited) That's true but if the player is really adamant that he wants Liverpool, pretty pointless. Unless Cortese wants to scupper Liverpool's bid regardless? If Cortese gets the impression that Coutinho won't come here at the moment, regardless of what bid we put in, if I was him I'd put in a 'stupid' bid of say £20m - that might be enough for Milan to tell Liverpool to get stuffed even if Coutinho continues to refuse to come here. In other words, putting in a higher bid might just be a delaying tactic by Cortese to (a) stop the player going to another premier league team and (b) but us time to convince Courtinho to join us in the summer instead. On the other hand I could be thinking way too hard about this... Edited 26 January, 2013 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Briiliant bit of PR work by the club to move the attention of Adkins sacking perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8440657/Liverpool-are-closing-in-on-the-signing-of-Inter-Milan-winger-Philippe-Coutinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8440657/Liverpool-are-closing-in-on-the-signing-of-Inter-Milan-winger-Philippe-Coutinho Turkish needs to have a word with Sky.... they say he's a winger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Turkish needs to have a word with Sky.... they say he's a winger.... Lol! Mr Wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Turkish needs to have a word with Sky.... they say he's a winger.... What has any of that got to do with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Lol! Mr Wrong? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintNeil90 Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Lets be honest, the media really don't have a clue on this one! A few days ago our bid was accepted, now it is rejected. Liverpool werent willing to bid more than £7.5m and no they are willing to pay £13m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Lets be honest, the media really don't have a clue on this one! A few days ago our bid was accepted, now it is rejected. Liverpool werent willing to bid more than £7.5m and no they are willing to pay £13m. the media here...no, tancredi (the italian journo)....yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 He is clearly joining Liverpool. Clotese will get us Kris Commons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 @alex_crook: Sky reporting #lfc have agreed a fee for Coutinho. Am told #saintsfc were keen in the summer but no longer Which suggests Inter Milan, or reporters, are fabricating that we've made a bid during this window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 He's obviously never been to Liverpool. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 (edited) So many conflicting stories now. At least it'll be all over on Thursday. Edited 26 January, 2013 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Have you gone mental MLG? Turkish hasn't mentioned his position has he? It was Saint Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Mlg got something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 It is possible from some reports that LFC have not offered more but just offered a bigger amount up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Think we knew this wasn't going to be our transfer anyway but having medical at Liverpool on Monday according to Times journalist. @JNorthcroft: Coutinho to Liverpool with medical on Monday but initial fee much less than the €13m being reported - €10m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 He is having a medical at LFC on Monday. Shows over on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 26 January, 2013 Author Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Good news. Although I wanted to see him here, I am extremely pleased to see the club not paying over the odds and are moving onto other targets (e.g Astori - Forren and now Coutinho - ?) Rather this policy than the QPR 'throw whatever money it takes to get him signed' policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killers Knee Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Inter want to replace Coutinho with Paulinho from Corinthians, Coutinho has stated he doesn't want to come to Saints if it can be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Iron Gonads Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 Transfer news! From the Guardian's live F.A feed Within the last 10 minutes La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Philippe Coutinho is on the verge of a move to Liverpool after Internazionale accepted a €13m offer, and that representatives of the Premier League side will be in Milan on Monday to seal the deal. I do like the phrase "Verso la fumata bianca" – "approaches the white smoke", which followers of papal election thingies – Italians, in other words – will understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 ah, all but done it seems...fair enough would not mind a bit of tom ince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 26 January, 2013 Share Posted 26 January, 2013 ah, all but done it seems...fair enough would not mind a bit of tom ince How much for? Not worth more than £7-8m imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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