Summer 2013 HCDAJFU / Transfer thread

[Colinjb]

won't have to make up any songs if he signs...Blame it on Traore...

 

Bit harsh on a new boy!

 

"he just can't control his feet........." :s

[sydneysaint17]

The level of player the fans expect, the club expects and the media expect seems to be fairly different at the moment. One minute we've got Torres on stand by in case a better deal falls through, the next were trawling the Championship to replace key players. Will be interesting to see who we actually end up attracting to the club.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

The level of player the fans expect, the club expects and the media expect seems to be fairly different at the moment. One minute we've got Torres on stand by in case a better deal falls through, the next were trawling the Championship to replace key players. Will be interesting to see who we actually end up attracting to the club.

 

I think we're just making sure we're informed of all movements in the market. A large part of our scouting and recruitment is our network - not just paid employees but also contacts around the world who will inform us of what is going on. Long gone are the days of only having one target to fill a need, I suspect we're keeping tabs on hundreds of players and in every single position no matter whether we've got a perceived need in some positions more than others.

 

It's clear we're both very active scouting players and also making sure we've got an interest enough in players to be informed of what is happening with them. It makes it both easy for the media to misinterpret and fans alike around our intentions. It's just a big game these days.

[sydneysaint17]

I think we're just making sure we're informed of all movements in the market. A large part of our scouting and recruitment is our network - not just paid employees but also contacts around the world who will inform us of what is going on. Long gone are the days of only having one target to fill a need, I suspect we're keeping tabs on hundreds of players and in every single position no matter whether we've got a perceived need in some positions more than others.

 

It's clear we're both very active scouting players and also making sure we've got an interest enough in players to be informed of what is happening with them. It makes it both easy for the media to misinterpret and fans alike around our intentions. It's just a big game these days.

 

I agree with what youre saying completely however the figures on here, twitter, the papers etc. on how much we'll spend on individual players/in total have a fairly wide range. Whilst maybe not clear from what I said I was more referring to expectations that don't necessarily stem from concrete rumour - our perceived ambition based upon last season, our current squad, how we match up to others etc.

[goneawol]

http://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=122624

[hypochondriac]

Getting Astori would be such a coup.

[Window Cleaner]

Getting Astori would be such a coup.

 

and really for a player of his supposed quality the fee doesn't seem particularly high.

[Sydenhampton]

Its just been reported on 5live that we're in for Claudio Nohistorio from Benfica. Now that would be a interesting.....

[Window Cleaner]

Its just been reported on 5live that we're in for Claudio Nohistorio from Benfica. Now that would be a interesting.....

 

does he actually exist ?

[Matthew Le God]

No, it is meant to be a "joke".

[Saint Charlie]

Getting Astori would be such a coup.

 

Indeed. Plus, he rejected a Russian or Ukrainian team last year I think so might not be overly keen on going there.

 

If we did sign him would it be the longest successful transfer saga in SW history? Or was Skacel longer?

[hypochondriac]

Indeed. Plus, he rejected a Russian or Ukrainian team last year I think so might not be overly keen on going there.

 

If we did sign him would it be the longest successful transfer saga in SW history? Or was Skacel longer?

 

Rodrigues?

[MerceSaint28]

Saint Charlie...i vividly still remember the Javier De Pedro saga that ruined my summer...or when we desperate for a left winger and went after Da Marcus Beasley...only to end up with that footballing genius Neil McCann...i remember my mate who was a photographer for Saints telling me he couldn't even beat the Eastleigh right back, confirmed what i already knew...he was toilet...that is when you need FM to escape the brutal reality...ha ha

[itchen_dan]

Indeed. Plus, he rejected a Russian or Ukrainian team last year I think so might not be overly keen on going there.

 

If we did sign him would it be the longest successful transfer saga in SW history? Or was Skacel longer?

 

Gaston. Now that WAS a saga. On off on off on off on off ON! Conflicting reports, Italians saying deal off, Nixon saying we're being used, suddenly Spurs apparently get bid accepted etc. That was painful.

[thorpie the sinner]

Is Astori actually worth the tears, pain, sweat before I start painfully sweating tears??

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Mate saw Saints speaking with a Spanish player in De Vere Grand Harbour last week and a translator and member of the FA was also there. I have no idea if this is true or not but this guy doesn't support Saints and spends a lot of time in the hotel as he uses it as his base when he goes on cruises etc.

 

And yes, I found it strange that there would need to be a member of the FA there too but who knows what goes on these days. He said the translator was a fit female.

 

Treat with suspicion and as a rumour but he thinks the guy he saw looked like Victor Ruiz after a quick google.

 

There you go, a messy rumour.

[Matthew Le God]

Rodrigues?

 

We signed him on a free transfer in 1975.

 

[SuperSAINT]

Heung min son. HCDAJFU:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Heung-Min

 

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/8770912/Transfer-news-Hamburg-striker-Heung-Min-Son-could-join-Bayer-Leverkusen

[Toon Saint]

Is Astori actually worth the tears, pain, sweat before I start painfully sweating tears??

 

If we are trying to sign him then its likely to drag on for quite a bit longer. Astori is in Rio with the Italian team at the moment - they play Haiti tonight in a friendly and then play confederations cup games up to at least the 22nd of June. Can't see any deal being struck until late June at the earliest.

 

As for whether he is worth it, who knows? As an Italian defender supposedly coveted by AC Milan you'd think he'd be fairly handy.

 

But his stats don't make for great reading. By Jan of last season, he was considered the most error-prone outfield player in the top 5 European leagues, one place above our Jos. Imagine the havoc those two, played together, could wreak.

 

http://www.whoscored.com/Blog/i8p0b6r00u69gbekopyj6g/Show/Player-Focus-Error-Prone-Outfielders

[Window Cleaner]

Mate saw Saints speaking with a Spanish player in De Vere Grand Harbour last week and a translator and member of the FA was also there. I have no idea if this is true or not but this guy doesn't support Saints and spends a lot of time in the hotel as he uses it as his base when he goes on cruises etc.

 

And yes, I found it strange that there would need to be a member of the FA there too but who knows what goes on these days. He said the translator was a fit female.

 

Treat with suspicion and as a rumour but he thinks the guy he saw looked like Victor Ruiz after a quick google.

 

There you go, a messy rumour.

 

A Spanish player or a Spanish speaking player ? Could make a lot of difference on the WP front and as the FA give their accord on those.............

[JackanorySFC]

Mate saw Saints speaking with a Spanish player in De Vere Grand Harbour last week and a translator and member of the FA was also there. I have no idea if this is true or not but this guy doesn't support Saints and spends a lot of time in the hotel as he uses it as his base when he goes on cruises etc.

 

And yes, I found it strange that there would need to be a member of the FA there too but who knows what goes on these days. He said the translator was a fit female.

 

Treat with suspicion and as a rumour but he thinks the guy he saw looked like Victor Ruiz after a quick google.

 

There you go, a messy rumour.

 

The club have far too much class to conduct business in a fading and failing 4* hotel slap bang in the City centre. Far more likely to use one of the many more discreet and affluent New Forest venues I'd have thought.

[Window Cleaner]

The club have far too much class to conduct business in a fading and failing 4* hotel slap bang in the City centre. Far more likely to use one of the many more discreet and affluent New Forest venues I'd have thought.

 

Must be a Portsmouth signing then.

Edited 11 June, 2013 by Window Cleaner

[del boy]

The club have far too much class to conduct business in a fading and failing 4* hotel slap bang in the City centre. Far more likely to use one of the many more discreet and affluent New Forest venues I'd have thought.

I thought we normally went for Costas, Southampton Airport?

[jasoneuelllfanclub]

Mate saw Saints speaking with a Spanish player in De Vere Grand Harbour last week and a translator and member of the FA was also there. I have no idea if this is true or not but this guy doesn't support Saints and spends a lot of time in the hotel as he uses it as his base when he goes on cruises etc.

 

And yes, I found it strange that there would need to be a member of the FA there too but who knows what goes on these days. He said the translator was a fit female.

 

Treat with suspicion and as a rumour but he thinks the guy he saw looked like Victor Ruiz after a quick google.

 

There you go, a messy rumour.

 

I seem to recall Poch saying his language tutor during the summer was female. Could be something in this.

[Saint Charlie]

How would the guy know the person was a member of the FA if he just saw them?

[Window Cleaner]

On Ruiz anyway, a CB who isn't great in the air but tidy in the tackle and has a good pass completion rate. Apparently some think

that he's more of a DM than a CB.

[MerceSaint28]

have to say not keen on a centre half who can't dominate in the air...Crouch was all over our centre halves on the last day and i was hoping we could get a centre back who has pace and get dominate in the air...

Fonte is not great in the air and neither is Yoshida

[Bearsy]

How would the guy know the person was a member of the FA if he just saw them?

 

late 70s, blazer, handlebar moustache. It was FA or terry thomas.

[Turkish]

have to say not keen on a centre half who can't dominate in the air...Crouch was all over our centre halves on the last day and i was hoping we could get a centre back who has pace and get dominate in the air...

Fonte is not great in the air and neither is Yoshida

 

You are going to be disapointed. Not many of those around and the ones that do are worth £20m upwards. The reality is a 15stone big, powerful dominating centre half is not going to be as quick as an 11 stone winger as well. Seriously, have a think and name the ones that are big and strong dominant in the area and quick as well.

[Tokyo-Saint]

late 70s, blazer, handlebar moustache. It was FA or terry thomas.

 

I remember seeing you come out of that club in soho with that guy from the FA bear, you went to a hotel afterwards as well didn't you? Did he know anything about our transfers?

[Bearsy]

i do f*cking love terry thomas! I see a movie called something i can't remember bout him being a c*nt to this other dude and they're playing tennis and every time other dude misses old terry thomas was going "Hard cheese!" in enthusiastic voice, he was cracking me up yo!

 

Edit: I just find out he is dead tho. Poor terry thomas. HCDAJFU

[wild-saint]

You are going to be disapointed. Not many of those around and the ones that do are worth £20m upwards. The reality is a 15stone big, powerful dominating centre half is not going to be as quick as an 11 stone winger as well. Seriously, have a think and name the ones that are big and strong dominant in the area and quick as well.

 

 

Des Walker!!! now all we need is a time machine

[stevy777_x]

You are going to be disapointed. Not many of those around and the ones that do are worth £20m upwards. The reality is a 15stone big, powerful dominating centre half is not going to be as quick as an 11 stone winger as well. Seriously, have a think and name the ones that are big and strong dominant in the area and quick as well.

 

Thiago Silva is the only one i can think of. So he is completely out of the question, one of the best center backs in the world.

[Saint Scott]

Thiago Silva is the only one i can think of. So he is completely out of the question, one of the best center backs in the world.

 

Felipe Santana is of a similar mold to Silva. Although seems unlikely he would leave Dortmund despite not being a regular starter due to Hummels and Subotic.

[Batman]

varane at real madrid is going to be one of the best in the world soon.

he would fit the bill

[sydneysaint17]

Thought Glasgow predicted a signing Monday or Tuesday? Or did he say later in the week?

[Nigel=God-Poyet=Sod]

Felipe Santana is of a similar mold to Silva. Although seems unlikely he would leave Dortmund despite not being a regular starter due to Hummels and Subotic.

 

Santana got released by Dortmund and has already signed for Schalke on a free.

[Saint Scott]

Santana got released by Dortmund and has already signed for Schalke on a free.

 

We missed out there. On a free he would of been an excellent signing.

[Turkish]

Thiago Silva is the only one i can think of. So he is completely out of the question, one of the best center backs in the world.

 

i rest my case. what we he cost, £30m?

[Turkish]

Des Walker!!! now all we need is a time machine

 

In a back 3 with Mark Wright for his ability on the ball and Terry Butchers bravery, yes? Paul Parker and Stuart Pearce as wing backs??

[Window Cleaner]

i rest my case. what we he cost, £30m?

 

nearer 40 with the add ons...49 million euros anyway.. Plus tax free (ie he doesn't pay it, PSG do) salary of around 780K euros a month. So about 150K £ a week net,would cost PSG somewhere around a million and a half a month with tax and social charges, really you're getting into the realms of the unreal at that sort of salary. No player is worth that much, I mean he does a decent job but PSG still lose matches.

[Turkish]

nearer 40 with the add ons...49 million euros anyway.. Plus tax free (ie he doesn't pay it, PSG do) salary of around 780K euros a month. So about 150K £ a week net,would cost PSG somewhere around a million and a half a month with tax and social charges, really you're getting into the realms of the unreal at that sort of salary. No player is worth that much, I mean he does a decent job but PSG still lose matches.

 

Exactly. So the only big, powerful, dominante centre half who is also very quick we can find in the whole of Europe would cost us 49 million Euros and 780k a month wages. I think we might have to forget about the pace attribute in our search for a centre back.

[trousers]

@premierleague: Jesus Navas, who has 23 caps for Spain, signs for @MCFC from Sevilla where he made 393 appearances and scored 34 goals. #BPL

[CB Fry]

#bpl?

[hypochondriac]

#bpl?

 

Barclays premier league?

[CB Fry]

Barclays premier league?

 

Of course. Our Nigel's favourite bank.

[trousers]

#bpl?

 

Big pink lips

[EBS1980]

@premierleague: Jesus Navas, who has 23 caps for Spain, signs for @MCFC from Sevilla where he made 393 appearances and scored 34 goals. #BPL

 

Time to put a bid in for Sinclair now then...

[Rebel]

Douglas Franco Texeira from Twente - 6ft 4 centre back with pace - a Brazilian with a Dutch passport - out of contrct and on a free transfer

[skintsaint]

Douglas Franco Texeira from Twente - 6ft 4 centre back with pace - a Brazilian with a Dutch passport - out of contrct and on a free transfer

 

Seen his name pop up loads on various football transfer pages with clubs like Newcastle, Fulham and us and still no one has signed him...wonder if there is a reason why.