Summer Transfer Window Thread 2016

[Lineker]

Tottenham transfer target Vincent Janssen has admitted his frustration after AZ Alkmaar rejected a bid worth around €18m (£16.5m) for the Holland striker.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is searching for more forward options after missing out on a deal for Marseille’s Michy Batshuayi and has earmarked Janssen as the perfect back-up to Harry Kane. The 22-year-old finished as top scorer in the Eredivisie last season with 27 goals in just 32 appearances and forced his way into the Holland squad.

Pochettino watched Janssen in action last month in the friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin but was foiled in his attempts to sign him after AZ insisted they wanted €20m.

Now the former Feyenoord youth player has hit out at his current club, insisting Tottenham’s offer is a fair price.

“I have expressed my choice to the club. In my opinion, Spurs bid a high amount,” Janssen told Dutch television on his first day of pre-season training with AZ.

“At the moment I’m still a bit disappointed with AZ. I’m disappointed with how they behaved. I would like to make the move.”

Janssen, who has three years still remaining on his contract having joined from lower league side Almere City for just £300,00 last summer, is also wanted by German side Wolfsburg.

“I indicated that I would take the next step and want to get away from the club. They know and are aware of,” he added.

“It’s a shame, I would have wished that it would go a little faster. Sure it’s fine to train again. AZ is a fantastic club. But I want to make that next step for my development.

“Ultimately I hope to shake people’s hand here and walk out of the door on good terms.”

It is understood that Tottenham proposed to spread the transfer-fee payments over a three-year period – a suggestion that has so far been resisted by AZ.

“We don’t want to let Vincent go for €18m at the moment. We hope he stays,” said technical director Max Huiberts.

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1 hour ago, Lineker said:

 

Incredible.

[Lineker]

 

[Baddar]

@Lineker

Couldn't remove the tag. Usually can on my tab, but nay.

[TCO]

It's a shame he didn't come when he was younger but this is still going to be great.

Manchester derby will be tasty this year!

[Colly]

Looks like Andros is off to Palace.

[stokeriño]

[The Lusophone]

And then he kicks him in the face and we all laugh it off cos Zlatan.

I'm pretty sure I hate the club I support at this point.

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

If it's any consolation, so does nearly everyone else.

[Liam]

On 28/06/2016 at 21:39, PentaNerf Jr. said:

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Sounds better than 'I didn't really know who he was until he buttfucked my team earlier this season' for sure.

Quotes didn't seem to want to work, so I substituted my own >_>

[Jimmy]

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Watford have turned down a £38m offer for their striker Odion Ighalo from the free-spending Shanghai SIPG.

[Rich]

12 hours ago, Mad Jack said:

And then he kicks him in the face and we all laugh it off cos Zlatan.

I'm pretty sure I hate the club I support at this point.

To be fair, you seem to hate most things 

[DavidMarrio]

1 hour ago, Rich said:

To be fair, you seem to hate most things 

A hatred  of Man Utd is a perfectly acceptable thing

[stokeriño]

FALCAO'S GONE, YAY

Also, Pato and Amelia.

[Baddar]

Townsend's move to Palace is now official, 13m.

Nolito also completed his switch to Man City for 13.8m.

[Gazz]

Dwight Gayle was used to unveil Newcastle's new shirt, so I'm assuming we've signed him or it was a really odd casting choice by Puma...

[Rich]

5 minutes ago, Gazz said:

Dwight Gayle was used to unveil Newcastle's new shirt, so I'm assuming we've signed him or it was a really odd casting choice by Puma... 

it was confirmed you signed him

[Gazz]

Comic sans.

£10m fee. 

We're also unveiling Matt Ritchie this afternoon. £12m. 

[Adam]

Surprised at that, great signing for Newcastle. Didn't Bournemouth turn down a bid from West Ham for him a few weeks ago?

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

Mandanda to Palace confirmed.