GGalpin Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Haven't seen it on here anywhere on here, but Jose Fonte has had an interview with a Portuguese radio station. He talks about Gaitan and Jackson Martinez in the Premier league... and the talk about the move to Liverpool. Not sure whether it's the translation, but he basically says he isn't staying for definite. Available here: http://www.ojogo.pt/Internacional/Portugueses/interior.aspx?content_id=4596657 translated through Bing The Portuguese Center of Southampton reveals that there are clubs interested in FC Porto and Benfica midfielder and that either one or the other, would not have difficulties to succeed in the Premier League The market is putting Jackson and Gaitan in the mouths of the world, in England, secured José Fonte, Southampton central, in an interview with Antena 1. "Here in England there is much talk of players such as Jackson and Gaitan. Some have already faced them call themselves top, they would not have difficulties to adapt and play in the Premier League. If they came would have much success and now, if you want to come to the Southampton, have their doors open, "joked. Joseph Fountain was considered one of the best English League Central and elected best player of Southampton. Liverpool until has been associated with the Portuguese central. "I can't say that I'm staying, but I'm captain of the team, it's important for the Club and it will be difficult to leave, which is not to say that things don't change, if there is a good deal for everyone. But it will be difficult, because things go well in Southampton and people cherish me very much, "replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Haven't seen it on here anywhere on here, but Jose Fonte has had an interview with a Portuguese radio station. He talks about Gaitan and Jackson Martinez in the Premier league... and the talk about the move to Liverpool. Not sure whether it's the translation, but he basically says he isn't staying for definite. Available here: http://www.ojogo.pt/Internacional/Portugueses/interior.aspx?content_id=4596657 translated through Bing In reality it is true, if a good deal comes in, he'd go, but still not great quotes from our captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Rodgers is obsessed isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 I hate interviews which are printed in translation. It's bad enough reading something before you actually hear it in your mother tongue. Throwing a foreign language translation into the mix just makes it even more open to mis-understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 In reality it is true, if a good deal comes in, he'd go, but still not great quotes from our captain. Especially as the other day he was quoted as saying he was trying to get Morgan and Clyne to stay. TBF at his age I doubt there will be a good deal available he is to important for us to let go cheaply and to old for anyone else to pay much for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGalpin Posted 1 June, 2015 Author Share Posted 1 June, 2015 I hate interviews which are printed in translation. It's bad enough reading something before you actually hear it in your mother tongue. Throwing a foreign language translation into the mix just makes it even more open to mis-understanding. Totally agree, but thought I'd share it because I hadn't seen it on here before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 (edited) TBF at his age I doubt there will be a good deal available he is to important for us to let go cheaply and to old for anyone else to pay much for him. This. If they suddenly offer £12m then maybe its looked at, but zero pressure on our side. Otherwise, he is only saying what anyone else would when asked. I'm sure Crook will have a story on the Mirror/Star site before midnight though. Edited 1 June, 2015 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 He's basically making sure he dosen't do a Lallana because you never know for sure what could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 I am sure we all cherish him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Professional footballer talks himself up to increase his market value shocker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Tsk. Boo hiss boo. Take him off the banner before he even gets on there. To look at it another way, Fonte is going to be 32 in December and maybe his concern is as much about us bringing in a younger challenger for his position and he's looking to maximise his earnings in the years he has left as a top pro, if the opportunity arises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 So he is happy at sfc. Thinks any player who wants to show the world what they're made of should come here. Aware he could be replaced or sold hopes any deal works for him and his club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 He said in another interview recently that he feels he has a couple more years here and then he wants to move to the MLS with his old pal Guly. I don't think we have anything to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 I did raise some concerns about this last week, and thought at the time that quite a few Saints fans might be in for a bit of a nasty shock, given most of the replies, which were along the lines of there being very little chance of Jose leaving. Personally, I am surprised by very little nowadays. Though getting Alderweireld to sign for us would be a bit stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 As much as he has been superb for us, everyone has a price and if we got offered silly money I wouldn't begrudge him a big pay day and semi retirement at the Liverpool old folks home before he heads off to the sunshine somewhere in the MLS (and to be honest, anything over 6 or 7 million would be good business sense for someone who is already 32) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 As much as he has been superb for us, everyone has a price and if we got offered silly money I wouldn't begrudge him a big pay day and semi retirement at the Liverpool old folks home before he heads off to the sunshine somewhere in the MLS (and to be honest, anything over 6 or 7 million would be good business sense for someone who is already 32) 6-7 million can't be classed as silly money. Yes, we need to be sustainable and all that but it really wouldn't make any sense to contemplate selling Fonte as we will likely already need a replacement for Toby. You can't dismantle one of the best defences in the league for an extra few million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 6-7 million can't be classed as silly money. Yes, we need to be sustainable and all that but it really wouldn't make any sense to contemplate selling Fonte as we will likely already need a replacement for Toby. You can't dismantle one of the best defences in the league for an extra few million. Agree with this. Struggling to remember any time a club has benefitted from selling their captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Agree with this. Struggling to remember any time a club has benefitted from selling their captain. We did if you count Lallana, albeit only 1 position. Can't deny he was good player for us but never captain material IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScepticalStan Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 Fonte's done great for us this season but its more than a little hard to believe that he'll attract the interest of the bigger clubs. Still, at 31 you'd imagine he sees Euro 2016 as probably his one big chance for a serious tournament with the Portuguese national side. As such, being able to start regularly for a big club could be what it takes to give him that boost. Still, I can't see Fonte starting for any bigger clubs than us. Especially at his age. I don't mean to put a downer on things, but, lets face it, he's not thatgood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchris Posted 1 June, 2015 Share Posted 1 June, 2015 How is selling for 6m good business? A top class premiership centre half with up to four years left in him in that position you would sell for just 6m? Just how much would it cost to replace him? Minimum 4 times that. Selling makes no business sense at all - so why do it? That's not taking into consideration we are in Europe next year and will need every ounce of very good players we can lay our hands on. There is not one good reason to sell - business or otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 Joseph Fountain . That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 Joseph Fountain . That is all. I'd sell him for £6M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 I don't get this talk about Fonte's age being an issue tbh. John Terry is 2 or 3 years older and was the best cb in the league this season, Jose seems to be getting better with age. Would be a massive loss if he left, especially for a measly 6 million Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 I am sure we all cherish him. But we all cherished Lallana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 I don't get this talk about Fonte's age being an issue tbh. John Terry is 2 or 3 years older and was the best cb in the league this season, Jose seems to be getting better with age. Would be a massive loss if he left, especially for a measly 6 million Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Completely agree. No idea why people are so willing to have our best centre back leave for tuppence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 It would unbalance the side greatly if he were to leave. Six million would not buy an equivalent player with regards to stature with the club and players. Very unlikely he'd move, where else would be better.... That would need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 I don't get this talk about Fonte's age being an issue tbh. John Terry is 2 or 3 years older and was the best cb in the league this season, Jose seems to be getting better with age. Would be a massive loss if he left, especially for a measly 6 million Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk His age matters because no one will pay what Fonte is worth to saints for a player over 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 His age matters because no one will pay what Fonte is worth to saints for a player over 30. *cough* Liverpool would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 *cough* Liverpool would If they offer 10+ million for a 31 year old I'm sure the club would sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Without a Halo Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 His age matters because no one will pay what Fonte is worth to saints for a player over 30. Spot on look how much Lambert went for we are talking 5m tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fez Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 Relax everyone. This doesn't sound like someone about to leave: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20150602-jose-fonte-southampton-europa-league-2479067.aspx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 As much as he has been superb for us, everyone has a price and if we got offered silly money I wouldn't begrudge him a big pay day and semi retirement at the Liverpool old folks home before he heads off to the sunshine somewhere in the MLS (and to be honest, anything over 6 or 7 million would be good business sense for someone who is already 32) It isn't if he performs like a £10m or £12m defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 2 June, 2015 Share Posted 2 June, 2015 6-7 million can't be classed as silly money. Yes, we need to be sustainable and all that but it really wouldn't make any sense to contemplate selling Fonte as we will likely already need a replacement for Toby. You can't dismantle one of the best defences in the league for an extra few million. For a 32 year old defender? How much did we get for 31-year old proven Prem scorer Rickie Lambert again? £7m is silly money for as long as Harry Redknapp doesn't have a club and Fonte's never played for him. Agreed that he's worth a lot more than that to us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portugalsaint Posted 3 June, 2015 Share Posted 3 June, 2015 Relax everyone. This doesn't sound like someone about to leave: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/20150602-jose-fonte-southampton-europa-league-2479067.aspx? He isn't going anywhere. He loves Southampton and sees it as his extended family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 3 June, 2015 Share Posted 3 June, 2015 He isn't going anywhere. He loves Southampton and sees it as his extended family. Cheers Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasper57saint Posted 3 June, 2015 Share Posted 3 June, 2015 I've just got back from my Dental appointment.My Dentist is Portugese and obsessed with football. Wearing a Saints top for my first visit last year means she only talks about Saints and Portugal.Her husband is a Villa supporter and they both went to Saint Mary's to witness the thrashing we gave them. She says Jose (pronounced Joe say) can't get into the national side because he's a little slow compared to a couple of their other defenders but both were impressed with his performance and with two friends (who are Doctors) from Southampton met him and talked football. He is staying with us! He likes Southampton,the people,the Fans and the Club.Spoke very highly of RK and Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted 3 June, 2015 Share Posted 3 June, 2015 I've just got back from my Dental appointment.My Dentist is Portugese and obsessed with football. Wearing a Saints top for my first visit last year means she only talks about Saints and Portugal.Her husband is a Villa supporter and they both went to Saint Mary's to witness the thrashing we gave them. She says Jose (pronounced Joe say) can't get into the national side because he's a little slow compared to a couple of their other defenders but both were impressed with his performance and with two friends (who are Doctors) from Southampton met him and talked football. He is staying with us! He likes Southampton,the people,the Fans and the Club.Spoke very highly of RK and Kat. this info has been verified from my fellow poster's dentist's husband's friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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