The Inevitable January Transfer Market Topic

[therockbox]

So if Palacios does move to Spurs for £13m that's two defensive minded midfielders that Arsenal could have had for peanuts that have moved for a combined £33million. Well done Arsene!

[Crybaby Bunting]

Newcastle finally sign someone... and it's another youngster.

Then again sky sports has said that he almost got a trial at AC Milan, this might be a wonderkid.

Shame he isn't.. you know... someone who could be used instantly to stop the relegation battle.

[IAceI]

I wish Spurs would kindly fuck off about Kenwyne Jones. We told them, we don't one to sell to a relegation rival. And I don't want him to go, there's something magical about him and Cisse up front

[Zaz]

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is adamant he will not be selling Jermaine Jenas during the transfer window.

Jose Mourinho revealed earlier on Friday that he was interested in bringing the midfielder to Inter Milan.

However, Redknapp views Jenas as an integral part of his plans and does not want to see him depart at such a crucial stage of the season.

Spurs are involved in a relegation battle and the former Portsmouth boss admits he will need to keep all his players at White Hart Lane this month.

Asked about Jenas, Redknapp told Sky Sports News: "He is one of the best midfield players in the country and I don't want to lose him.

"I need all the players here to be fit and playing well. I can't afford to lose anybody."

Redknapp has been linked with a host of players since watching Inter Milan in action recently but he insists there is no truth in rumours suggesting there could be a swap deal involving Adriano.

He said: "It is a load of rubbish. I went to Italy to watch a game of football and suddenly I'm trying to sign about ten players and get rid of about half the players here, on loan or swapping.

"I never discussed transfers or signing anybody. I went to look at Adriano with people saying he might be available on loan and I watched a game of football, that's all I did.

"I have no players here I want to get rid of, none whatsoever. I haven't got a large squad and I need all the players I have here."

Redknapp also denied claims that he had made an enquiry about Inter striker Hernan Crespo.

"There is not an ounce of truth in it. He played in the game I watched but that's all it was," Redknapp explained.

"I have not made an enquiry for one player who played in the game."

[nabeel]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/t...ity/7834076.stm

Seriously, fuck off City.

[therockbox]

And De Jong, who is out of contract with Hamburg in 2010, has himself hinted that he would like the opportunity to join the Eastlands outfit, saying: "Everybody knows that I would like to play for a big club eventually.

"I count Manchester City in that category.

Yeah, fuck off you money grabbing twat. Does he really think people are going to fall for that?

[ZJ Penn]

Man, what I wouldn't do to be a half decent footballer at a biggish club right now.

Scott Parker must rub his hands together every time a team gets taken over at the prospect of another signing on fee heading his way.

[alldaws1]

Zaz is the weirdest Spurs fan ever. Jenas is awesome.

As for Palacios, it'd probably mean less playing time for Zokora which would be horrible because we all know how brilliant his mazy runs are, even if they are always, always followed by the most terrible shots you've ever seen.

[Summers]

I wish Spurs would kindly fuck off about Kenwyne Jones. We told them, we don't one to sell to a relegation rival. And I don't want him to go, there's something magical about him and Cisse up front

Agreed.

Jones to Villa.

[Zaz]

Zaz is the weirdest Spurs fan ever. Jenas is awesome.

As for Palacios, it'd probably mean less playing time for Zokora which would be horrible because we all know how brilliant his mazy runs are, even if they are always, always followed by the most terrible shots you've ever seen.

In about 5% of games, yeah. In the others, it's almost like playing with ten men as he has no effect on the game at all. When he came against Wigan, I saw him involved twice. The first time he passed it straight to the opposition, the second he missed the header for their goal. He was also dreadful in our last league loss beforehand (against Stoke was it? I'm too tired to think back that far >_>). His last good game was against Arsenal and that's pretty much just for his goal. He does do the odd really good, even brilliant, piece of play but most of the time he's rubbish.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Jenas IS brilliant. Boo on you Zaz and your continuous Jenas bashing. It was a popular thing to do 2 seasons ago but he's managed to make himself into a good midfielder.

[Zaz]

Any two of O'Hara, Huddlestone or Zokora in central midfield is better than one that contains Jenas. Jenas on his day can be awesome, but his days are too far apart and he's far too inconsistent.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

I actually rate all our central midfielders. We're pretty blessed in that position from the defensive (Huddlestone, Zokora) through O'Hara to the attacking (Jenas, Modric). Any varied combination of those is absolutely fine with me.

[Jay*]

Any two of O'Hara, Huddlestone or Zokora in central midfield is better than one that contains Jenas. Jenas on his day can be awesome, but his days are too far apart and he's far too inconsistent.

Zakora's a right cheating tosser.

It was dive, dive, dive against the Albion. Can you honestly say he's a good midfielder when all he did against us was cheat, and we still beat Spurs 2-0?

[alldaws1]

Yes because although he does enjoy a good dive, that's not all he does. He's a solid defensive midfielder, decent passer, quick and when he gets the ball he has the ability to create things with it, especially when he goes on one of his mazy runs. Maybe you've only ever seen him in that one game because most of the time he's a solid player.

[IAceI]

Are we still on this about Zokora? Wasn't that the in thing last year? I know he was pretty bad then but from what I've seen recently he doesn't seem nearly as bad. But I guess some people love to hold onto past successes... like me

[Crybaby Bunting]

After today's game, I wouldn't be surprised to see Dunne on the transfer list.

[Crybaby Bunting]

A second club is bidding for Palacios apparently... Then again it's probably a case of "lets scare Spurs into signing him for 20m"

[Matt]

A second club is bidding for Palacios apparently... Then again it's probably a case of "lets scare Spurs into signing him for 20m"

City allegedly.

[Clawson]

It's always City or Spurs.