Actual Summer Transfers/Rumours

Gary G · 18-05-2005, 17:50

Thought I'd create this thread so that we don't end up with threads about every rumour clogging up the forum.

I'll start with a couple:

Aston Villa have had undisclosed bids accepted for Craig Bellamy and Aaron Hughes (Source)

Dider Drogba is apparently homesick, and would fancy a move back to Marseille in the Summer, providing they have the resources to launch a bid for Ligue 1 next season (Source)

I'm not happy about Bellamy moving to Villa, mainly because I rate him so highly, and I think he'll tear us apart when we face him again.

IRONS, IRONS · 18-05-2005, 17:52

Yakubu is going to middlesborough in July hes already agreed the terms

***Phatmann*** · 18-05-2005, 17:57

Sam Allardyce has admitted he could be interested in a move for Patrick Kluivert after the Dutch striker was released by Newcastle on Wednesday.
(Source)
A bit of an early rumour but I could see it happening though.

**Teekay** · 18-05-2005, 18:05

Cassano might come to Juve, just a rumour though. Mutu would probably go to Roma in exchange.

Ryder Style · 18-05-2005, 18:14

Eto'o to Chelsea is one all over the papers at the moment.

IRONS, IRONS · 18-05-2005, 18:17

Patrick Berger has signed for aston villa

Stella Artois · 18-05-2005, 18:31

I cannot see Eto'o leaving Barca, especially after what happened at the Bridge.

Alexander Hleb has been mentioned numerous times along with Thomas Rosicky for a move to Arsenal. I don't have links for those two, but it's a known fact.

Gilardinho and Marcus Rosenberg have been mentioned.

A source for the latter is here.

Gary G · 18-05-2005, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Phatmann2003

Sam Allardyce has admitted he could be interested in a move for Patrick Kluivert after the Dutch striker was released by Newcastle on Wednesday.
(Source)
A bit of an early rumour but I could see it happening though.

I think Spain is his most likely destination, Real Betis are apparently favourites (Source)

***Phatmann*** · 18-05-2005, 18:36

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Originally Posted by Gary G

I think Spain is his most likely destination, Real Betis are apparently favourites (Source)

Betis shouldn't sign him. He isn't good enough for them, or Espanyol. Bolton don't exactly have a vast range up front, Kevin Davies usually plays on his own up front, so I reckon he would be good for them, maybe since Bolton are now in Europe too, he could be useful.

**Yossi** · 18-05-2005, 19:08

This isn't exactly a transfer, but Norwich have released Graham Stuart (great- he's absolutely useless), Danny Crow (surprised by this. Good young player, scored a lot in the reserves and did well on loan at Northampton) and Marc Edworthy (no! He's a great player, better right back than Helveg, and Helveg probably won't want to stick around in the Championship. What was Worthington thinking?). Just felt the need to say this.Source

**Teekay** · 18-05-2005, 19:16

Van Bommel is going to Barca, a very good signing imo, Van Bommel was one of the best players in CL this season.

Source

Gary G · 18-05-2005, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Phatmann2003

Betis shouldn't sign him. He isn't good enough for them, or Espanyol. Bolton don't exactly have a vast range up front, Kevin Davies usually plays on his own up front, so I reckon he would be good for them, maybe since Bolton are now in Europe too, he could be useful.

I think a possible stumbling block could be his wages, he was reportedly on £60k a week at Newcastle, I doubt Bolton would fancy paying him that much.

I heard somewhere that he will take a paycut if he goes to Spain, shame he didn't take a paycut to join us, the fecking mercenary.

***Phatmann*** · 18-05-2005, 22:15

Kluivert really disappointed me this season, but to be honest, from the beginning he didn't look committed to Newcastle. When I saw Sky Sports interview him when he'd just got into Newcastle, he didn't look happy at all, and I could tell he wasn't gonna have a great season there.

It'll be good for Newcastle if Robert goes as well, cos even though he has a thunderous shot with his left foot, he seems too lazy and inconsistent as well as disruptive. Maybe morale will get better next season, with talk of a long list of players on the managers shortlist.

LiamK · 18-05-2005, 22:46

Hope we don't get Eto'o; I can't stand the git.

Del Horno, Adriano, Gilardino and Essien are the big stories now.

Along with the John Obi Mikel madness.

***Phatmann*** · 18-05-2005, 22:52

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Originally Posted by LiamK

Hope we don't get Eto'o; I can't stand the git.

Del Horno, Adriano, Gilardino and Essien are the big stories now.

Along with the John Obi Mikel madness.

What about Emanuel Sakri? Haven't you taken him hostage or something?