adam_cann 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Everton and Newcastle are both interested in Dutch star Orlando Engelaar, Skysports.com can confirm. But German side Schalke are close to sealing a deal for the Twente midfielder and the Premier League clubs will need to act fast if they want to sign him. Speaking exclusively to Skysports.com, Engelaar's agent Eduard Burleson confirmed the interest from England - but admitted talks with Schalke are at an advanced stage. "We have spoken with Schalke and terms have been agreed," Burleson told skysports.com. "But the two clubs have not agreed yet, and so that is where we stand on that.." English interest Burleson admitted that English interest was now getting stronger and that 28-year-old Engelaar could very well be keen on a move to the Premier League. "I know Everton are interested and that Newcastle could soon make a move," he continued. "He chose to speak to Schalke, firstly because there was not any interest from England at the time and also because of the coach Fred Rutten [former Twener coach now at Schalke] - who was so good for him at Twente. "But if does not work, it is now clear could be English options." Burleson admits Engelaar's performances in Euro 2008 - where he has started every game for the Dutch - have made a number of club sit up and take notice. "Orlando has taken his form from Twente straight into the national side and continued at the same level," he said. "I think for this reason a number of clubs have suddenly realised what many of us already knew, that he is a very good player." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7167 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well he got them into the Champions League so he must be doing something right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4856 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 medium term replacement for butt.... there are better out there however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4856 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 medium term replacement for butt.... there are better out there however. such as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbySol 7 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 medium term replacement for butt.... there are better out there however. such as? essien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino asprilla 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 yes there is better out there such as essien but is there better players who would come 2 us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 He's ma-hoo-sive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Double yes please. Has stood out in an immense Holland team. Would a good replacement for Butt and he is heeeowwwge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy99 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 depends on his price for me. no way id want to be paying anymore than 5mil at the very most as ive never really heard of him before the euros and he might only look this good as he is playing in an amazing team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Nar I dont agree/ He's a defensive midfielder and he's stood out even as Holland produce some of the best attacking play I've seen for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy99 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Nar I dont agree/ He's a defensive midfielder and he's stood out even as Holland produce some of the best attacking play I've seen for a long time. if ur talkin to me what i said about him isnt really my final opinion of him because i havnt seen enough of him to decide if i think hes a good player or not. im not saying hes bad im just saying i wouldnt want to spend too much on him because ive only ever seen him play for holland in the euros. he might be an amazing player and if so i wouldnt mind spending more on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Could be our best defensive midfielder since Viana...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6782 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Isnt he like 28 or 29? Our board wont sanction that for an oldie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 He only plays for Twente shouldn't have to cough up to much surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 He only plays for Twente shouldn't have to cough up to much surely. He'll probably walk here if it means not playing for McClaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I'd give him a piggy back ride. No-one deserves that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I'd give him a piggy back ride. No-one deserves that. He's 6'6, so if you gave him a piggy-back his feet would still drag on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 So he has a minor foot injury still better than playing for bacon face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres 0 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Didn`t look good yesterday when it really mattered. Can`t see what the fuss is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6782 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Didn`t look good yesterday when it really mattered. Can`t see what the fuss is about. I actually agree. He needs a lot of time on the ball which he wont get in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I've been far from impressed with Engelaar this tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Twente Enschede midfielder Orlando Engelaar hopes his future can be resolved following Holland's exit from Euro 2008. Engelaar impressed in a holding role for the Dutch before Marco van Basten's side lost to Russia in Saturday's quarter-final. The 28-year-old is looking to leave Twente over the summer and has already agreed personal terms to join former coach Fred Rutten at Schalke. However, the two clubs have yet to agree a fee and Engelaar's agent told skysports.com at the weekend that Everton and Newcastle United are monitoring the situation. The player is looking to hold talks about his future this week and hopes Twente will not reverse their decision to allow him to leave. "I want there to be clarity," Engelaar told RTV Oost. "And that will come this week. "I think it will go okay, I do hope so. "I won't play at Twente with anger in my body, I am not like that, but somewhere different is nice. "I just want to make the move and we have made clear agreements about that with Twente. It would be a pity if they don't want to keep to that now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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