Convict Colony Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 BOOOOOOOOMMMMMM Gianelli Imbula 'prefers Southampton switch' http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/news/imbula-prefers-southampton-switch_230876.html Knew my avatar switch would make the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 BOOOOOOOOMMMMMM Gianelli Imbula 'prefers Southampton switch' http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/news/imbula-prefers-southampton-switch_230876.html Knew my avatar switch would make the difference. The parisien article which they cite doesn't claim that. It simply says that he favours a move to England or Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 Mirror says we are confident http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/southampton-confident-deal-15million-giannelli-5965796 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 Imbula and Praet would be great signings. One defensive & 1 more attacking - perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnicoolas Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 Little bit an insight on imbula... from a dirty spurs writer(steal our manager/back room staff/OUR song) http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2484464-marseille-midfield-star-giannelli-imbula-the-perfect-tottenham-transfer-target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 Get French Football @GFN_France 26s27 seconds ago Giannelli Imbula has decided to join FC Porto on a 5 year contract, according to RMC. More to follow tomorrow. So much for that one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 28 June, 2015 Share Posted 28 June, 2015 Yep, 1 tweet from a random Journo on twitter, let's throw in the towel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 Yep, 1 tweet from a random Journo on twitter, let's throw in the towel [emoji38] Quote from father/agent saying he has decided to join Porto. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 Have to say the L'equipe and Calciomercato articles I have just read don't mention us at all, smokescreen ? http://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-marsiglia-avvisa-l-inter-cinque-offerte-per-imbula-decisiva-l-222859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 Have to say the L'equipe and Calciomercato articles I have just read don't mention us at all, smokescreen ? http://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-marsiglia-avvisa-l-inter-cinque-offerte-per-imbula-decisiva-l-222859 IMHO all these players linked to us are red herrings. It will probably be someone that was linked to us back on page 28. Clubs will think we are looking elsewhere before accepting our tables bid. Probably Duda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 Quote from father/agent saying he has decided to join Porto. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk No brainer really for a young player, CL football straight away, it's the grail for them all you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 I don't think he will be coming to us - but we might get Praet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 (edited) I don't think he will be coming to us - but we might get Praet. Well no, he's signing for Porto. His dad said so last evening. Praet is an AM I think I read somewhere. Edited 29 June, 2015 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 So much for that one then. .......and another player that Spuds WON'T be getting ....wonder how their Black Box looks right now ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 .......and another player that Spuds WON'T be getting ....wonder how their Black Box looks right now ?. They won't get anyone if they keep throwing around silly little bids. They put £6m on the table for him apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 He is having his Porto medical now apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewanyamasfcs Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 That's a shame. It seems Porto are paying the full whack. Why were us and other teams faffing around with this loan deal and supposed 'mandatory' fee when Marseille clearly wanted the money asap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 That's a shame. It seems Porto are paying the full whack. Why were us and other teams faffing around with this loan deal and supposed 'mandatory' fee when Marseille clearly wanted the money asap? I may be wrong, but I think the only way Porto are able to pay ''up front'' is via some sort of third party ownership scheme? So in theory, whilst he outright leaves Marseille, he's still not owned in full by Porto. That's what I've kind of gleaned/read from some articles anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGalpin Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 I may be wrong, but I think the only way Porto are able to pay ''up front'' is via some sort of third party ownership scheme? So in theory, whilst he outright leaves Marseille, he's still not owned in full by Porto. That's what I've kind of gleaned/read from some articles anyway. From our friends, Doyen, who made it rather difficult with Marcos Rojo last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 June, 2015 Share Posted 29 June, 2015 I may be wrong, but I think the only way Porto are able to pay ''up front'' is via some sort of third party ownership scheme? So in theory, whilst he outright leaves Marseille, he's still not owned in full by Porto. That's what I've kind of gleaned/read from some articles anyway. I'd not heard about that - I just figured they were flush with cash after they sell Jackson Martinez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 30 June, 2015 Share Posted 30 June, 2015 From our friends, Doyen, who made it rather difficult with Marcos Rojo last year... I'm surprised an agent would be happy for his player to become embroiled in this sort of mess, knowing the complications that may arise from future transfers as these deals are never straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 June, 2015 Share Posted 30 June, 2015 I'd not heard about that - I just figured they were flush with cash after they sell Jackson Martinez. Didn't read post 48 then...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 June, 2015 Share Posted 30 June, 2015 I'm surprised an agent would be happy for his player to become embroiled in this sort of mess, knowing the complications that may arise from future transfers as these deals are never straightforward. More money, less waiting, what's not to like ? The player's father gets involved as well I think. As I said the other day, if it's got anything to do with the OM best leave it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGalpin Posted 30 June, 2015 Share Posted 30 June, 2015 I'm surprised an agent would be happy for his player to become embroiled in this sort of mess, knowing the complications that may arise from future transfers as these deals are never straightforward. Doyen do this, because players who go to Porto generally make a hell of a profit. They made loads off a similar deal with Mangala, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 July, 2015 Share Posted 1 July, 2015 FC Porto President pretends not to know who Giannelli Imbula is: Speaking to the media today, FC Porto President Pinto da Costa pretended not to know who imminent signing Giannelli Imbula was. He had the following to say: “Who is he? I don’t know who he is and I have never spoken to him. I have nothing to do with this player.” Source: http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2015/fc-porto-president-pretends-not-to-know-who-giannelli-imbula-is/ ^ LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 1 July, 2015 Share Posted 1 July, 2015 FC Porto President pretends not to know who Giannelli Imbula is: Speaking to the media today, FC Porto President Pinto da Costa pretended not to know who imminent signing Giannelli Imbula was. He had the following to say: “Who is he? I don’t know who he is and I have never spoken to him. I have nothing to do with this player.” Source: http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2015/fc-porto-president-pretends-not-to-know-who-giannelli-imbula-is/ ^ LOL He was clearly having a laugh.... FourFourTweet @FourFourTweet OFFICIAL: Porto have announced the signing of Gianelli Imbula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 6 July, 2015 Share Posted 6 July, 2015 King Ronald confirmed we were in for him but "it didn't work out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 September, 2015 Share Posted 29 September, 2015 Tottenham and Southampton are on alert after it emerged that Giannelli Imbula could be heading for an early Porto exit. The Portuguese club held off competition from both Premier League sides as well as AC Milan to land Imbula for around £17.5m during the summer, ending one of the longest sagas of the window. But, according to reports in France, Imbula is finding it hard to adapt to life at Porto. He has struggled to impress in his first five league appearances and has been hauled off three times. Now it has been suggested that he is already planning to quit Porto. AC Milan, desperate to land him last month, could be back in for him, while Saints and Spurs to try their luck at signing him again, too – and they could move as early as January. http://talksport.com/football/transfer-report-tottenham-and-southampton-could-rekindle-interest-ps175m-porto-star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 29 September, 2015 Share Posted 29 September, 2015 Sign VW's replacement for next summer early ? But if he can't adapt to life at Porto, is he any more likely to settle in England ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 September, 2015 Share Posted 29 September, 2015 He's a midfielder, which we really don't need. And yeah, if he can't handle the portuguese league, which is ****e, then he might struggle here. Not yet. But we will next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 29 September, 2015 Share Posted 29 September, 2015 Sign VW's replacement for next summer early ? But if he can't adapt to life at Porto, is he any more likely to settle in England ? That would be the question in my mind as well. Based on that, it's a no from me. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 November, 2015 Share Posted 25 November, 2015 Koeman's scout in Portugal on midfielder watch Southampton took another look at Porto midfielder Gianni Imbula On Tuesday as Ronald Koeman prepares for life after Victor Wanyama. Saints have been scouting midfield options in the belief that Wanyama will continue to stall on their offer of a new contract, which will force them to sell him next summer when the Kenyan has one year left on his existing deal. After watching Nice midfielder Jean Seri again last week, Koeman's spy was in Portugal on Tuesday to see Imbula in Porto's 2-0 home defeat to Dynamo Kiev. The 23-year-old swapped Marseille for Porto last summer in a £16million transfer, signing until 2020, but reports have claimed the Frenchman cannot settle in Portugal and would be open to another move next summer. https://www.clubcall.com/southampton/koemans-scout-in-portugal-on-midfielder-watch-1790012.html? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 25 November, 2015 Share Posted 25 November, 2015 I like the idea that we send a spy to watch players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 January, 2016 Share Posted 22 January, 2016 Stoke set to offer €25m. http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/stoke-ready-to-offer-e25m-for-giannelli-imbula/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 22 January, 2016 Share Posted 22 January, 2016 That's an awful lot of money isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 22 January, 2016 Share Posted 22 January, 2016 That's an awful lot of money isn't it? Yes for a player that has struggled at Porto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 22 January, 2016 Share Posted 22 January, 2016 Yes for a player that has struggled at Porto. Scored three goals at Marseiile, Porto pay 20m for him where he flops but the price goes up to 25m. Only in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 22 January, 2016 Share Posted 22 January, 2016 (edited) Also suspicious of success in that league. Clearly some good players but standard overall seems poor. Was Mangala at Porto? Didn't they say that transfer was actually over 40m? Porto seem very good at getting good fees in. It's not even Porto really, a lot of these players are 3rd party owned in a set up that acts as part owner/agent and media rights dealer. Can't remember the name, perhaps it's Doyen or something like that. Porto set a sort of minimum value and the part owner asks for a lot more. Edited 22 January, 2016 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 January, 2016 Share Posted 30 January, 2016 @JPercyTelegraph: Stoke scrap club record move for Giannelli Imbula and reject £10m offer for Mame Diouf #scfc via @Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/12132021/Stoke-City-scrap-club-record-move-for-Giannelli-Imbula-and-reject-10million-offer-for-Mame-Diouf.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 January, 2016 Share Posted 30 January, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/12132021/Stoke-City-scrap-club-record-move-for-Giannelli-Imbula-and-reject-10million-offer-for-Mame-Diouf.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 30 January, 2016 Share Posted 30 January, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/12132021/Stoke-City-scrap-club-record-move-for-Giannelli-Imbula-and-reject-10million-offer-for-Mame-Diouf.html The telling statement, which seemingly gels with what Windows says above: Mark Hughes has abandoned his bid to sign Imbula after growing increasingly frustrated at the demands of both Porto and the player’s representatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 31 January, 2016 Share Posted 31 January, 2016 IMHO all these players linked to us are red herrings. It will probably be someone that was linked to us back on page 28. Clubs will think we are looking elsewhere before accepting our tables bid. Probably Duda. ..not to mention that the bookies :smug:are quick to quote odds on player who was never in the running anyway ..no-one seems to think that's criminal Would you bet on a horse ...who wasn't entered for the Grand National in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesbloke Posted 31 January, 2016 Share Posted 31 January, 2016 ..not to mention that the bookies :smug:are quick to quote odds on player who was never in the running anyway ..no-one seems to think that's criminal Would you bet on a horse ...who wasn't entered for the Grand National in the first place? Precisely. How many separate stories have been published about Mane, Wanyama, Townsend etc linking them to different clubs? There's a whiff of something not quite right about the relationship between bookies and the sports they benefit from (tennis also). They should not be sponsoring clubs, and Saints should not be having an "official betting partner" or whatever it is termed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stoke-city/12132826/Stoke-edge-towards-club-record-14m-signing-of-Porto-midfielder-Giannelli-Imbula.html Move to Stoke back on. He has always seemed high up our list of Wanyama replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 Reading his recent CV, looks like he has the potential to be Gaston MK II. Which is hopefully why we have stayed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 @GraemeBailey: Stoke pushing hard for Gianni Imbula, but would rather a loan with a view - Porto standing firm. Would be tremendous signing if it comes off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 @MattHughesTimes: #StokeCity have agreed 24m euro fee (£18.2m) with #FCPorto for Gianelli Imbula. Porto will also receive 15 per cent of future transfer fee. Big money for Stoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 I think he'll be a class signing for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 (edited) @MirrorAnderson: Stoke have completed their club record deal for Giannelli Imbula From Porto. The fee is £18.3m and he has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal Koeman confirmed we were in for him last summer. I wonder if he would have been on our list to replace Wanyama? Will be interesting to see how he does. Edited 1 February, 2016 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 1 February, 2016 Share Posted 1 February, 2016 @MirrorAnderson: Stoke have completed their club record deal for Giannelli Imbula From Porto. The fee is £18.3m and he has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal Koeman confirmed we were in for him last summer. I wonder if he would have been on our list to replace Wanyama? Will be interesting to see how he does. SSN not gone with it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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