Football 2012-2013

[The Nal]

ahh, it might have been, yeah.

What I read tho was written in a way that implied that he was meaning that Manchester would bore him - which I took to mean more than just the city & area.

[eFestivals]

Hes weighing up Manchester vs Paris as somewhere to live. Footie teams have nothing to do with it.

I very much doubt they'd be excluded from it, given that's what he'd have as work-task within either city.

[pink_triangle]

I think psg would be a better move for him, the jump from south America to the premiership is huge in terms of both standard and culture. The French league is probably a happy medium. He can also earn top money and be at a club just as likely to compete at the latter stages of the champions league as man u.

[eFestivals]

I think psg would be a better move for him, the jump from south America to the premiership is huge in terms of both standard and culture. The French league is probably a happy medium. He can also earn top money and be at a club just as likely to compete at the latter stages of the champions league as man u.

I reckon he'll get more of everything in Paris.

Including rain.

[TheGayTent]

Kightly to Stoke

[The Nal]

New long term deal for Suarez at LFC. Good news for LFC fans. He must have thick skin!

[eFestivals]

New long term deal for Suarez at LFC. Good news for LFC fans. He must have thick skin!

where's that from?

Good news for LFC if true - it'd be a major step back in trying to re-establish themselves if they lost him.

[The Nal]

where's that from?

Edited August 7, 2012 by The Nal

[pink_triangle]

where's that from?

Good news for LFC if true - it'd be a major step back in trying to re-establish themselves if they lost him.

[metallimuse]

Sky sports News are reporting the deal so seems official now.Claims he's doing it as a thank you to the fans.

[pink_triangle]

Sky sports News are reporting the deal so seems official now.Claims he's doing it as a thank you to the fans.

[kaosmark2]

In other news, Sunderland putting in a £12m bid for Steven Fletcher!

Huge price for a very average player.

[pink_triangle]

In other news, Sunderland putting in a £12m bid for Steven Fletcher!

Huge price for a very average player.

[thetime]

Agreed, makes you wonder why clubs buy british. You could get the equivalent abroad for half the price,

[kaosmark2]

Agreed, makes you wonder why clubs buy british. You could get the equivalent abroad for half the price,

[The Nal]

So whats going on then. Odds on RVP to Utd have been cut to 1/5.

[5co77ie]

So whats going on then. Odds on RVP to Utd have been cut to 1/5.

[The Nal]

The odds of Bolt signing haven't been slashed:

http://news.ladbroke...nce_112767.html

[5co77ie]

I meant to say this seems to suggest RVP is a done deal - hence the odds slashing:

http://news.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/football/premier-league/van-persie-saga-to-end-as-arsenal-ready-to-agree-man-utd-terms_112870.html

[The Nal]

I meant to say this seems to suggest RVP is a done deal - hence the odds slashing:

http://news.ladbroke...rms_112870.html

[eFestivals]

Van Persie saga to end as Arsenal ready to agree Man Utd terms

Gunners are reportedly set to agree a compromised fee for their captain's services

A transfer story that has dominated much of the close season may be set to come to an end, with Manchester United thought to be on the verge of clinching Robin Van Persie’s signature.

Sir Alex Ferguson has long admired the 29-year-old Dutchman, though it was believed that Serie A or La Liga was his most likely destination, following him outlining a desire to quit the Emirates earlier this summer.

United’s great rivals Manchester City were also interested, and their unparalleled resources made it appear more likely that Van Persie would opt for Eastlands rather than Old Trafford.

That wouldn’t appear to be the case however, and the Red Devils are now thought to be in pole position to land Van Persie in a £20m deal, which could be confirmed in the next 24 hours.

Arsene Wenger was hopeful of recouping around £25m for his captain, but with the season fast approaching, he now appears ready to sell in order to quickly generate funds to further improve his own squad.

Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung is thought to be on Wenger’s wishlist after impressing for South Korea at this summer’s Olympics, and the sale of Van Persie would allow Arsenal to test the Scottish champions’ resolve with a bid.

Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News believes Van Persie is set to depart Arsenal’s German training camp within the day, and should arrive in Manchester to finalise his move within the next 24 hours.

With developments seemingly moving rapidly, it is thought that Brazilian Lucas Moura’s apparent decision to join Paris Saint-Germain has triggered such a chain of events.

19-year-old Moura was a prime target of Ferguson’s, and it is thought that he had set aside around £30m to land the Sao Paolo youngster.

With that move falling through however, United are set to utilise the funds by bringing in long-term target Van Persie, a player who scored two goals in as many games against them last season.

Edited August 8, 2012 by eFestivals

[The Nal]

I'm in total shock. Thought it was just a bullshit story to sell papers after the Euros/during the Olympics but it looks like it may happen. Soon.

Edited August 8, 2012 by The Nal

[thetime]

So whats going on then. Odds on RVP to Utd have been cut to 1/5.

[The Nal]

As soon as I heard of the reports that van persie is on the verge of signing for united(reports could be unfounded), I thought nal would post van persie has signed and bugger it all up.

Edited August 8, 2012 by The Nal

[eFestivals]

As soon as I heard of the reports that van persie is on the verge of signing for united(reports could be unfounded), I thought nal would post van persie has signed and bugger it all up.

if it happens, I won't be hugely surprised if it turns out to be one of fergie's worst signings over all his time at Utd.

He's a fantastic player, but I'm not entirely sure his style will work with Utd's. But much more than that the chances of him staying fit for long are pretty slim I reckon.

I think fergie's heart might have ruled his head with this one.