Saint Pete Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Clint Dempsey apparently on the move from Spurs. CHDAJFU? 30 years old, but a proven track record as a striker in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Clint Dempsey apparently on the move from Spurs. CHDAJFU? 30 years old, but a proven track record as a striker in the prem. Off to Seattle. Virtually a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Clint Dempsey apparently on the move from Spurs. CHDAJFU? 30 years old, but a proven track record as a striker in the prem. He so should've stayed at Fulham. Spurs doing some serious re-tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 There is no way I can find out more about Damiao deal. I only know his name was Furio, he is Italian and has a partner based in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 If,and I say if, we cant pull off a Damiao/Osvaldo deal I could live with getting Oscar Cardozo in for a season or two despite his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Monk how do you know this guy was itk regarding damiao? What is his link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 3 August, 2013 Author Share Posted 3 August, 2013 There is no way I can find out more about Damiao deal. I only know his name was Furio, he is Italian and has a partner based in the UK. The guy from The Sopranos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 (edited) Monk how do you know this guy was itk regarding damiao? What is his link? He is an agent I met at a UEFA conference, seemed to know a lot about the Juve wingers move to Sunderland, Napoli and I believe his partner is involved in the Fulham- Darren Bent deal. Seemed legit, he had a FIFA licence with him plus an A8 with Italian plates. Edited 3 August, 2013 by Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Clint Dempsey apparently on the move from Spurs. CHDAJFU? 30 years old, but a proven track record as a striker in the prem. We'd become the darlings of Twitter with USA Soccer Guy if we signed Clint that's for sure #globalbrand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 3 August, 2013 Share Posted 3 August, 2013 Furio Valcareggi he is Giaccherini (just signed for Sunderland) agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 ah ok - thanks monk, let's hope we can close damiao or at least another decent target if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintedwill Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Kevin Doyle? HCDAJFU If we're not spending much money for another striker, that is He's going to Celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Any links in the papers today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Any links in the papers today? Don't think so. It's been quiet for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 I reckon the next week goes as following: 1) We sign a striker 2) We get all excited for a day and post about him and feel good about ourselves. 3) A day later we all go back to moaning about the lack of creative attacking midfielders in our squad and lack of centre backs of good quality. Typical football fans really! Let's hope we bring in that striker at least - I can actually see Lambert playing behind a striker... Next week: 1. We don't sign a striker. 2. we get all depresessed about the forthcoming season and feel bad about ourselves. 3. We all go back to moaning abput the lack of creative midfielders in our squada and lack of centre backs of good quality, plus our chronic lack of a world class striker. Typical football fans really! Let's hope we bring in that striker at least - I can actually see Lambert playing behind a striker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Any links in the papers today? You're kidding, they've still got Bale, Suarez & Rooney to talk about. Is there anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Might want to get itchen_dan to confirm, but from looking at Alan Nixon's timeline, there seems to be talk (or assumptions) about Mayuka *maybe* joining Wigan on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Yep. Seems Wigan are pretty keen on taking Mayuka on loan. Shame as he offers us something different but surely there must be a new striker on the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Might want to get itchen_dan to confirm, but from looking at Alan Nixon's timeline, there seems to be talk (or assumptions) about Mayuka *maybe* joining Wigan on loan. James O'Connor @Makaveli26986 55m @reluctantnicko are wigan any closer to bringing an attacker in al? Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko Protected account 53m @Makaveli26986 Mayuka would be a loan ... u did well with that stab the other day btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 I wish we could set ours sights a little lower and go for more realistic targets as these big money targets seem to be more hassle than their worth and its debateable whether they bring that much more to the table apart from high wages and their clubs taking the p*ss with fees etc, not to mention the blood sucking agents. Swansea seem to get it right with the likes of Michu last season and Bony Wilfried this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 I wish we could set ours sights a little lower and go for more realistic targets as these big money targets seem to be more hassle than their worth and its debateable whether they bring that much more to the table apart from high wages and their clubs taking the p*ss with fees etc, not to mention the blood sucking agents. Swansea seem to get it right with the likes of Michu last season and Bony Wilfried this season. Don't know how to say this but Michu was an absolute fluke. No doubt about it IMO. If he was that good he would've never gone to Swansea for the small sum he did. He was NEVER expected to make the impact he did, similar to Lambert and Holt etc. Bony still cost £12m and is probably on higher wages than a lot of the Swansea squad. That deal even took time over agent fees etc. Why go for average players when we have the ability to spend big and go for the most wanted players in European football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Michu was an absolute fluke. No doubt about it. He was NEVER expected to make the impact he did, similar to Lambert and Holt etc. No one expected them to make the impacts they did. Michu scored 15 goals in La Liga in the season before he moved to Swansea, whilst playing for the team that finished 15th. Is it really much of a surprise he scored 18 goals for Swansea in the following season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Michu scored 15 goals in La Liga in the season before he moved to Swansea, whilst playing for the team that finished 15th. Is it really much of a surprise he scored 18 goals for Swansea in the following season? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 A player scoring regularly in one top European league, moving to another top European league and scoring regularly SHOCKER! Yes, he may have flopped, not adapted etc, but it isn't a huge surprise he did well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Mayuka needs games, Wigan would be a great move for him because they will create a lot of chances this season and he could come back a better player. All assuming we get someone in, which Im sure we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 A player scoring regularly in one top European league, moving to another top European league and scoring regularly SHOCKER! Yes, he may have flopped, not adapted etc, but it isn't a huge surprise he did well. yes, it is a surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Mayuka needs games, Wigan would be a great move for him because they will create a lot of chances this season and he could come back a better player. All assuming we get someone in, which Im sure we will. Would be a good move for him. Interesting to see how he does at that level. Imagine he'd thrive alongside Holt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Nixon also saying Sharp is Burnley's No.1 striker target. Hard to tell if it would be permanent or a loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 @reluctantnicko: @782926Bfc @JoshHealy He is an option ... Sharp is a wanted man - even more wanted by the day. @reluctantnicko: @RonanMoorhouse @782926Bfc @JoshHealy Lot of clubs getting serious about him now. Burnley wages offer is very low ... @reluctantnicko: @782926Bfc @RonanMoorhouse @JoshHealy U would love Sharp. But need to dig deeper. @reluctantnicko: @RonanMoorhouse @782926Bfc @JoshHealy Celtic not coming for him. Doncaster waffle. So u have a chance. But Saints want more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 If we let him go, we should sign Franco Di Santo as a squad forward. Apparently a free agent, and looked decent at St Mary's last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Him being Mayuka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 (edited) Would trust Nixon on Sharp and Mayuka, he broke the stories of them joining us so must get good info from the Agent. Plus he is very close to Coyle. Edited 4 August, 2013 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 If we let him go, we should sign Franco Di Santo as a squad forward. Apparently a free agent, and looked decent at St Mary's last season. Why do we need to bring in "squad forwards"? Our signings should be better than the current 1st choice in their positions, that is how you improve as a club. Bringing in average Premier squad players is what Rupert Lowe did and ended in disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Would trust Nixon on Sharp and Mayuka, he broke the stories of them joining us so must get good info from the Agent. Plus he is very close to Coyle. Agreed. Very informed on Burnley/Wigan/Blackburn/Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Why do we need to bring in "squad forwards"? Our signings should be better than the current 1st choice in their positions, that is how you improve as a club. Bringing in average Premier squad players is what Rupert Lowe did and ended in disaster. Agree, Di Santo would be pointless. Might as well keep Mayuka than bring him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 If we let him go, we should sign Franco Di Santo as a squad forward. Apparently a free agent, and looked decent at St Mary's last season. One of the worst centre forwards I've ever seen in my life. Utterly hopeless. With a scoring record comparable to Benali, and we don't need squad players anyway. Would be a pretty pointless signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 If two look to be on their way out on loan I'd imagine that would suggest someone is close to coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 If two look to be on their way out on loan I'd imagine that would suggest someone is close to coming in. More so with Mayuka leaving. Less so with Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 More so with Mayuka leaving. Less so with Billy. Yeah Sharp hasnt been in the thoughts at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 If two look to be on their way out on loan I'd imagine that would suggest someone is close to coming in. Sharp doesn't have a squad number and wasn't used last season, him leaving doesn't open a place up in the squad. Mayuka being loaned to Wigan would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Don't know how to say this but Michu was an absolute fluke. No doubt about it IMO. If he was that good he would've never gone to Swansea for the small sum he did. He was NEVER expected to make the impact he did, similar to Lambert and Holt etc. Bony still cost £12m and is probably on higher wages than a lot of the Swansea squad. That deal even took time over agent fees etc. Why go for average players when we have the ability to spend big and go for the most wanted players in European football? The thing is going for them and getting them are two different matters when bigger clubs than us are sniffing around as well. Agreed, Michu was a steal but surely there are others about like him even if we have to pay 10 mill or thereabouts, but the targets we are supposedly linked with atm are muted to be on excess of 20 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 One of the worst centre forwards I've ever seen in my life. Utterly hopeless. With a scoring record comparable to Benali, and we don't need squad players anyway. Would be a pretty pointless signing. You didn't watch the Wigan game last season then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 (edited) If we let him go, we should sign Franco Di Santo as a squad forward. Apparently a free agent, and looked decent at St Mary's last season. One of the worst centre forwards I've ever seen in my life. Utterly hopeless. With a scoring record comparable to Benali, and we don't need squad players anyway. Would be a pretty pointless signing. You didn't watch the Wigan game last season then? 5 goals in 35 Premier League games is not impressive and he wouldn't be an upgrade on what we have in our starting XI. Why do we need to bring in "squad forwards"? Our signings should be better than the current 1st choice in their positions, that is how you improve as a club. Bringing in average to below average Premier League squad players is what Rupert Lowe did and ended in disaster. Wanyama and Lovren are upgrades on what we had, so would Damiao. That appears to be the transfer policy this summer, not signing players like Di Santo. Edited 4 August, 2013 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 From what I've seen of Mayuka, he needs a lot of seasoning and he won't get much of that training with Saints and not playing. There is only so much work you can do with a player on the training ground - perhaps improving his tactical awareness and mentality, but he really needs a lot of game time to progress at this stage I think. If we are to let him go on loan, then I think we'd be buying another striker one way or another. I just hope it is a genuine target rather than a £5m+ 'stop gap' signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&u=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-nuova-idea-tottenham-baldini-segue-bergessio-471670 Gonzalo Bergessio, who we were linked with a few weeks ago and according to this we are still looking at, is now interesting Spurs according to this report. Can't say I've ever seen him play, but 13 in 32 last season isn't bad and being 29 he probably wouldn't cost nearly as much as Damiao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 5 goals in 35 Premier League games is not impressive and he wouldn't be an upgrade on what we have in our starting XI. Why do we need to bring in "squad forwards"? Our signings should be better than the current 1st choice in their positions, that is how you improve as a club. Bringing in average to below average Premier League squad players is what Rupert Lowe did and ended in disaster. Wanyama and Lovren are upgrades on what we had, so would Damiao. That appears to be the transfer policy this summer, not signing players like Di Santo. Get rid of Mayuka and replace him with an Argentinian international. I reckon that is a net improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Get rid of Mayuka and replace him with an Argentinian international. I reckon that is a net improvement. And he's on a free. Everyone's a winner, bonnet du douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Juventus looking to sell two out of these four, Sebastian Giovinco, Alessandro Matri, Fabio Quagliarella and Mirko Vucinic. Any takers? I´ll take Vucinic but wages would be the problem.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Giovinco and Matri please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod Posted 4 August, 2013 Share Posted 4 August, 2013 Vucinic or giovinco. Yes please. Vucinic is a decent shout and is of that lone striker type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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