The 2012 Summer Transfer Window thread

[Johnny Drama]

Whittaker is a decent signing I am happy with that, it will be interesting to see where the other Rangers boys go

[Lineker]

No doubt Rangers will attempt to take all of these clubs to court and make this as messy as possible!

[Nerf]

Daily Express are reporting that Liverpool have signed Gaston Ramirez for £20m, though there are contradicting reports on the net.

[IAceI]

Not a done deal until it's on BBC! They're never wrong.

That magical corporation.

[Nerf]

Lineker, hop to it.

[Pesci]

I know little of Gaston Ramirez, except that he's young, Uruguayan and apparently quite good on the ball. I approve of all of these, though I'm sceptical about the validity of the Express, and £20M?! Jeez. I imagine that's beefed up as fees always are by the tabloids, but it can't be too many £M off. We really are getting bent the fuck over these days.

[Lineker]

Clarence Seedorf has left AC Milan to join Brazilian side Botafogo in a record two-year deal.

[Hobo]

Strange to see players who aren't Brazilian going to Brazil.

[Summers]

racist.

[IAceI]

A lot more money in Brazilian football now I suppose. Means they can bring these types of players in. Also it's not like Seedorf is from too far away either I suppose.

[Lineker]

Seedorf does have a preference to play in Brazil, according to FM!

[Fudge]

A lot more money in Brazilian football now I suppose. Means they can bring these types of players in. Also it's not like Seedorf is from too far away either I suppose.

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edit- nevermind didn't know he was born in Suriname.

[stokeriño]

Brazil seems to be becoming a bit of a USA-type destination for players from the continent.

[Rafael]

Yeah, the economy in Brazil is rising and the clubs are taking advantage on that. In 2009, Corinthians brought Ronaldo, Flamengo brought Adriano and Vágner Love. In 2011, Ronaldinho came back to Brazil to play for Flamengo. Now Seedorf goes to Botafogo, Malouda's moving to Vasco (hopefully ), Zé Roberto came back, Fabio Aurelio came back, Del Piero is being rumoured with lots of clubs here. It's a great moment to watch brazilian football.

Seedorf loves Brazil, and he knows the history of Botafogo. Botafogo have been looking for him since last year and he has a huge respect for the club.

Edited July 1, 2012 by RafaelFms

[Rafael]

Brazil seems to be becoming a bit of a USA-type destination for players from the continent.

It's still a competitive league.

[Hobo]

Brazil seems to be becoming a bit of a USA-type destination for players from the continent.

It's still a competitive league.

...And the MLS is not?

[Rafael]

Brazil seems to be becoming a bit of a USA-type destination for players from the continent.

It's still a competitive league.

...And the MLS is not?

The level is too low when you compare to Brazil.

[Dingle]

Brazil seems to be becoming a bit of a USA-type destination for players from the continent.

It's still a competitive league.

...And the MLS is not?

The level is too low when you compare to Brazil.

You forgot about Kris Boyd.

[Hobo]

I was thinking competitive in terms of the MLS isn't dominated by any teams really.

[stokeriño]

You know I intentionally avoided comment on the strength of the US/Brazilian leagues. But I guess I was naive to try.