JxgrSaint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 @PeteGravesSky: #skysources telling us Toby Alderweireld close to agreeing deal with Southampton. Latest on #SSNHQ #saints #nufc #safc @skysports_ed: @PeteGravesSky excellent! @PeteGravesSky: @skysports_ed good player. You've beaten off a whole host of other suitors mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Kristof Terreur, a respected Belgian Journo says: @HLNinEngland: D-day. As in decision day for Toby Alderweireld. He'll decide tomorrow if he joins Southampton (or Newcastle.) #saintsfc #nufc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Got excited. Deadline day tomorrow, so excited I could pop. Alderweireld would be an excellent defensive addition and would calm fans who don't know how good Gardos is yet. Keep everyone else and add a winger and we're there IMO. Could still do with getting another striker in my opinion not sure shane long could lead the line in koemans 433 if pelle picked up an injury, long still a strange buy in my opinion dont see how he really can fit in our system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Kristof Terreur, a respected Belgian Journo says: @HLNinEngland: D-day. As in decision day for Toby Alderweireld. He'll decide tomorrow if he joins Southampton (or Newcastle.) #saintsfc #nufc Hopefully it comes down to Koeman or Pardew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Don't know too much about this fella, but I gather he can play right back too? Exactly the player we need!! Keep Fonte, Yoshida, Gardos AND Clyne on their toes. Much much much more cover at the back now, so much more cover than last season really. Yoshida looks to be stepping up, so we should be less afraid of injuries now. Great business. Love Jos, as a team member, but I presume he's either happy to be back up to the back up, or he'll be off, sadly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziz Yebda Posted 31 August, 2014 Author Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I'm off to twitter for mass willy play to that hunger games bint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Don't know too much about this fella, but I gather he can play right back too? http://www.squawka.com/news/squawka-scouting-report-why-arsenal-are-targeting-toby-alderweireld/158646 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Lee Ryder @lee_ryder 22m Toby Alderweireld close to signing for Southampton. Hat-trick of snubs over the weekend for #nufc Remy, Lacazette and Alderweireld From chief football writer for the Newcastle Chronicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 He is usually a centre back but played RB for Belgium in the WC. Wouldnt be coming here without first team football either. If we can do this deal then our defensive options look very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandSaint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 This seems too good to be true. La Liga winner last year. Good world cup for the belgians. Young. Highly-Rated. Choosing us over others. Would be a fantastic coup for us! SIGN HIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 This seems too good to be true. La Liga winner last year. Good world cup for the belgians. Young. Highly-Rated. He's no Calum Chambers, though, is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Still being connected to Saints (not Newcastle) on SSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 This seems too good to be true. La Liga winner last year. Good world cup for the belgians. Young. Highly-Rated. Choosing us over others. Would be a fantastic coup for us! SIGN HIM He hardly played for Athletico but yeah it's got me excited. Be a coup and a half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 6'1 and 25? I take it you didn't look at the photo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I thought Alderweireld was the name of an airport? Well, perhaps before someone took a shot from a grassy knoll in the 60s..... FWIW, this one sounds like a biggie if we pull it off.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I hope it is a permanent signing and not a loan. If he has a good season no chance of getting him next summer. Come on guan give us the smiley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I hope it is a permanent signing and not a loan. If he has a good season no chance of getting him next summer. Come on guan give us the smiley! A permanent signing like Lovren. Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stug76 Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 He's no Calum Chambers, though, is he? What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 He's no Calum Chambers, though, is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I take it you didn't look at the photo.... Did after doh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 True, but at least we'd double our money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 A permanent signing like Lovren. Oh. Indeed. Feels like a permanent contract doesnt mean jack-**** now. I suppose it means we make the profit if the player has an eye-catching season, but on the other hand a loan enables us to dodge bullets like the one we got struck by with Ramirez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 What do you mean? He means (I presume) that various helmets on here have been slating Saints for selling Chambers who is now playing at Arsenal. Chambers that wanted to go and didn't want to stay. Chambers that Saints got £xxm for. Chambers that was a SECOND choice behind Clyne. Chambers that has looked average at centre back for Arsenal and now isn't first choice. Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Indeed. Feels like a permanent contract doesnt mean jack-**** now. I suppose it means we make the profit if the player has an eye-catching season, but on the other hand a loan enables us to dodge bullets like the one we got struck by with Ramirez. The main advantage being we can command a fee should the player lose his head elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Indeed. Feels like a permanent contract doesnt mean jack-**** now. I suppose it means we make the profit if the player has an eye-catching season, but on the other hand a loan enables us to dodge bullets like the one we got struck by with Ramirez. Bullets: Osvaldo - yes Forren - yes Ramirez - no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Sounds like a season loan. Good signing for us, good shop window for him (if true). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 The main advantage being we can command a fee should the player lose his head elsewhere. I hope that's an interview question? Les: Tell me, what are your long term plans? Player: Champions league, yeah, and, er, yeah, er, more money and sh*t, yeah, er, Liverpool, Arsenal, er, yeah Les: Okay, thanks, look forward to seeing you play here for a couple of years then Player: Er, yeah, er, and, um, er, long term, yeah, one year, yeah, next summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 I hope that's an interview question? Les: Tell me, what are your long term plans? Player: Champions league, yeah, and, er, yeah, er, more money and sh*t, yeah, er, Liverpool, Arsenal, er, yeah Les: Okay, thanks, look forward to seeing you play here for a couple of years then Player: Er, yeah, er, and, um, er, long term, yeah, one year, yeah, next summer Judging by the Taider situation I think we're skipping the interview process. They just collect £xx and pass go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland 2m Atlético Madrid and Southampton agreed terms on Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld. He'll sign tomorrow (by: @svenclaes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 @svenclaes: Confirmed: Atlético Madrid and Southampton agreed terms on Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld (25). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 @HLNinEngeland: Southampton will sign Toby Alderweireld on a 1 year loan. #saintsfc Damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi_sopez Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Hopefully with option to buy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 The more I read Aziz Yebde posts the more convinced I become that he's a Wum . Is it our old mate Barry Sanchez ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Sven Claes @svenclaes 2m Toby Alderweireld will go on loan to Southampton for one season. Fee unknown. Koeman-brothers convinced Red Devil to sign. Looks like the Koemans (Koemen?) were the biggest factor in getting him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 @HLNinEngeland: Southampton will sign Toby Alderweireld on a 1 year loan. #saintsfc Damn... In all of our recent loan dealings we have included an option to buy, if this is the case then it is win - win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Crikey. If we pull this one off then wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Fair play to the club for pulling this one off. Tons of interest, and the fact Koeman said it was unrealistic suggests we've steamed in as soon as the supposed option for him went dead. Koeman a big factor for sure. A loan is fine, he improves our squad for a year and improves our chances of having a decent season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Toby Alderweireld will go on loan to Southampton for one season. Fee unknown. Koeman-brothers convinced Red Devil to sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Option to buy is good. Reslity is the player goes where he wants anyway. After a season of not playing much hopefully he will just enjoy regular football. Great signing as gives RB cover as well as a good central defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/950/Buitenlands-Voetbal/article/detail/2023029/2014/08/31/Toch-nog-verrassing-Alderweireld-voor-een-jaar-naar-Southampton.dhtml?show=react Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 @svenclaes: Toby Alderweireld will go on loan to Southampton for one season. Fee unknown. Koeman-brothers convinced Red Devil to sign. Great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Sounds like its done then! He is reporting for a friendly vs Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Where would Alderweireld fit into our current first XI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Where would Alderweireld fit into our current first XI? Replaces Yoshida. Cover for Clyne. CB's - Fonte / Toby / Gardos / Yoshida Jos to Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Replaces Yoshida. Cover for Clyne. CB's - Fonte / Toby / Gardos / Yoshida Jos to Burnley. Without setting off too much of a debate again, haven't we (and quite a few other sides) set up to have a "left sided" centre back playing as the left centre back and a "right sided" one focused on the other role typically? Potentially makes a very strong CB set up of 4 good options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 ----------Forster---------- Clyne-Toby-Fonte-Bertrand A very good back line IMO. Was extremely concerned about the back 4 before the start of the season. Fair play to koeman, we look a promising outfit despite the massive player turnover this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 The Koemans definitely have some pull attracting good players - something Pochettino seemed to lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch01 Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 Great signing, surprised one of the top six haven't taken him. Hope we get an option to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 31 August, 2014 Share Posted 31 August, 2014 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?51619-3-days-to-go-predictions&p=2040644#post2040644 Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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