The 2012 Summer Transfer Window thread

[Hobo]

What a strange time to transfer list them. Everybody knew they were gash at the start of the summer but of course we wait until the end of the window

The end of the window is probably the best time to do it outside of the beginning, I'd say. It always seems like more deals get done towards the deadline than early on.

[Nerf]

Plus we were relying on the sales of Carroll and Agger. With those seemingly not going to happen, we have to raise minimal funds elsewhere.

[Lineker]

Sunderland and Wolves have apparently agreed a fee for Steven Fletcher.

Also, Fiorentina are in talks with Man Utd to buy Dimitar Berbatov.

[MJB]

Sunderland and Wolves have apparently agreed a fee for Steven Fletcher.

Also, Fiorentina are in talks with Man Utd to buy Dimitar Berbatov.

I really hope the fee is 'Undisclosed' because I'm not sure I want to know how much of a hit we've taken on Berba

[Hobo]

Plus we were relying on the sales of Carroll and Agger. With those seemingly not going to happen, we have to raise minimal funds elsewhere.

I've heard talk of Agger being offered a new contract recently. So I'm not sure if that part is true.

[brenchill]

Steven Fletcher is another one who commands an outrageous valuation. Didn't he cost Wolves like £8m?

EDIT: Sunderland have bid £14m apparently .

[Pesci]

What a strange time to transfer list them. Everybody knew they were gash at the start of the summer but of course we wait until the end of the window

The end of the window is probably the best time to do it outside of the beginning, I'd say. It always seems like more deals get done towards the deadline than early on.

Don't really follow that logic. If you transfer list a player earlier in the window, they will be listed at the end as well as the start. You give yourself more time to shift them. You don't miss out on the chance to sell them at the end because you listed them a couple of months previously.

Of course, any time to decide to get rid of Spearing, Cole and Adam is a smart time to decide to get rid of Spearing, Cole and Adam.

Edited August 22, 2012 by Pesci

[Jimmy]

You're more likely to get more money for 'em at the end because clubs become desperate to make deals. No way would Spurs have got the deal they got for Adebayor had they started negotiations now.

[Pesci]

I don't think we can afford to be fussy about money with those guys really. With them the issue is shifting them, not for how much. Especially Cole.

[Hobo]

You're more likely to get more money for 'em at the end because clubs become desperate to make deals. No way would Spurs have got the deal they got for Adebayor had they started negotiations now.

Case and point £50 million for Torres followed by £35 million for Andy Carroll.

[mikevandam]

Ajax Amsterdam is looking to replace Anita (who went to Newcastle) with

wait for it....

Christian Poulsen (of Liverpool infamy) :lmao:

The story (in Dutch)

Edited August 22, 2012 by mikevandam

[EddieG]

Looking to? It's a done deal.

[Hobo]

It's logical. He replaced Javier Mascherano!

This only goes to show how Liverpool's playing staff has declined in the post-Rafa years.

[Rafael]

Adriano has resigned for Flamengo!

Troublemaker joining a club that had a troublemaker recently ( Ronaldinho ). Oh, internal crisis in Flamengo all over again...

[mikevandam]

Looking to? It's a done deal.

Indeed it is. But i cant for the life of me understand why in the world they would sign him

[Adam]

Deal agreed between Sunderland and Wolves for Stephen Fletcher for an initial £12million.

[IAceI]

Wahey a striker. Just an aside, are we using this as a new barometer for batshit transfer fees or are we still doing the old 'compare it to Henderson & Carroll to Liverpool?'

[Summers]

12m is a slight bit crazy. Not Carroll levels of crazy mind.

Fletch scores goals, good signing but too pricey by a few million.

[IAceI]

Definitely a lot of money, but very much to be expected given he's British. If he scores 10-12 this season I'll be more than happy.

[Pesci]

Fletcher knows the Prem, will get you goals and he's got a good few years of service to give you. £12m is steep but I'd say something like 8 or 9 would be fair.

Belter from Cahill!