January 2014 Transfer Window

[Baddar]

I'd love it if Mata scores on his debut on Tuesday. Love it.

[Rich]

Calm down Kevin

[stokeriño]

Perhaps inevitably, there are reports that Michael Essien has failed the first round of his medical at AC Milan.

(First round, because supposedly they will then do more extensive tests to determine if the magic and pixie dust that's holding his knees together will be sufficient.)

[stokeriño]

Forget that, medical's done now and he's a-ok (as tweeted by the man himself).

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Forget that, medical's done now and he's a-ok (as tweeted by the man himself).

Magic's a fickle business.

[Jimmy]

Sky Sources: Newcastle reject £14m bid from PSG for midfielder Yohan Cabaye #SSN

[MJB]

How much would Newcastle accept? £18m maybe?

[TCO]

I'd want £20mil but I reckon he'd be sold if they bid £18mil

[Jimmy]

I've heard they want 25. I think they'd sell cheaper to PSG than they would to United.

[Baddar]

I doubt that United would go for Cabaye in this window.

[MJB]

Can't think why though. I'd love to have Cabaye at United.

[stokeriño]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25868272

Salah's move to Chelsea has officially gone through. Fee in the region of £11m.

This of course serves to make Liverpool fans' comments of "We'd have him for £12m but £16m is too much" a little bit funny.

[Gazz]

I doubt that United would go for Cabaye in this window.

Obviously since he already plays for us.

[Dan]

Cabaye doesn't play for Hartlepool United and you don't support them!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

I doubt that United would go for Cabaye in this window.

Obviously since he already plays for us.

He's probably talking about that other United club. That one across to the West. Not Leeds United but that other smaller one in Manchester I think.

[Colly]

Carlisle? I doubt they could afford him.

[Crybaby Bunting]

If Manchester United intend to buy Newcastle's best player as a guaranteed starter, less than a week after breaking their transfer record on a player originally on similar wages with years left on their contract, then they should be looking for at least a Fellaini priced offer.

Saying "Newcastle should be glad for the money" doesn't work if the team doesn't need to sell and can afford to get the best deal for the player, especially when the player's value could skyrocket after a good World Cup showing.

[Blue Rosler]

If Manchester United intend to buy Newcastle's best player as a guaranteed starter, less than a week after breaking their transfer record on a player originally on similar wages with years left on their contract, then they should be looking for at least a Fellaini priced offer.

Saying "Newcastle should be glad for the money" doesn't work if the team doesn't need to sell and can afford to get the best deal for the player, especially when the player's value could skyrocket after a good World Cup showing.

Yeah, Mata is a great signing, but spunking that much on a bit-part player in another side gives other clubs a lot of negotiation. They are going to end up over-paying for lots of players just to regain a bit of pride in the league.

[stokeriño]

Mark Schwarzer gets all ITK in his post-match interview...

Mark Schwarzer: "We expect a couple more additions before the window closes"

Unwise, Mark.

[METALMAN]

Maybe they'll get Brad Friedel in.