Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Belgian starlet Sebastien Pocognoli has admitted he would love a move to England. The 21-year-old left-sided defender is currently competing in the Olympic Games, where he has impressed for his country and helped them into the last-four. Lyon are understood to be leading the chase for the AZ Alkmaar man, who has four years left on his current contract, but reports from the continent claim Real Betis, Tottenham and Newcastle are also monitoring his progress. Pocognoli, valued at around €8million (£6.3million), admits he would relish the chance of playing in England or Spain. "The decision [about my future] lies with AZ, but a chance to play in England or Spain would be sensational for me," he told the Spanish press. The news of Spurs' possible pursuit of Pocognoli could be of interest to AZ, who are believed to be interested in luring Lee Young-pyo back to Holland. The South Korea international is down the pecking order at White Hart Lane and Juande Ramos is highly unlikely to stand in his way. Lee starred during his time with PSV Eindhoven, who showed an interest earlier in the year, and he is still highly regarded in Holland. AZ also maintain an interest in Blackburn's Andre Ooijer, but Paul Ince is very unlikely to let the Dutchman leave Ewood Park, especially after scored the winner in Saturday's opening game of the season at Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D_ 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 he'll play tomorrow against Nigeria. Watch him and get you own idea of his level. 1st post here, hello to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11054 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Just realised who you've got on your banner. beware, you may come in for some stick for that. He's not a fans favourite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 he'll play tomorrow against Nigeria. Watch him and get you own idea of his level. 1st post here, hello to all Are you from Belgium J_D? If so do you know if the press in Belgium had said that we'd agreed a fee for him today? A less than reputable source from another board said that they had but I was just wondering if it was true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D_ 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 he'll play tomorrow against Nigeria. Watch him and get you own idea of his level. 1st post here, hello to all Are you from Belgium J_D? If so do you know if the press in Belgium had said that we'd agreed a fee for him today? A less than reputable source from another board said that they had but I was just wondering if it was true. Yes I am from Belgium. Not a word about that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Okay. Thanks mate. And welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7772 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Where's my welcome Should we really be buying another young left back? I would have though that we'd be looking for someone a little older with experience. Don't like the idea of having two young guys and a french winger competing for our left back position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D_ 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Tottenham and Newcastle battling for Alkmaar wing-back Pocognoli "Tottenham face competition from Newcastle for AZ Alkmaar's Belgium international Sebastien Pocognoli. Spurs' out-of-favour left-back Lee Young-Pyo could become the makeweight in a deal for the 21-year-old wing-back, who impressed in the Olympics." http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/sport/footba...i.html?ITO=1490 --------------------------------------------------------- Newcastle ponder £6M bid for AZ's Pocognoli Newcastle United are ready to splash out on AZ Alkmaar defender Sebastian Pocognoli. The Daily Star says Toon are planning a £6 million offer for the Belgium international. tribalfootball.com - August 19, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GafferTape 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Er, he was pretty good on FM a version or two back.. Fits the criteria we're looking at, I guess. Tottenham have Bale, and unless his injury problems are that bad, not sure they'll go for such an expensive cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11054 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Worth £6m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D_ 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Worth £6m? it's a little bit too much imo £4.5m - £5m Edited August 19, 2008 by J_D_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Spurs are interested apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Spurs are interested apparently. Top ITK stuff that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Spurs are interested apparently. Top ITK stuff that like. Sorry should have mentioned we've bid for Sobis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMoUsE 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 haha did you make that comment then alter wikipedia to On Monday the 18th August officials for Newcastle United flew to Spain to Begin talks, over the transfer of Sobis. They agreed a fee of 17 million euros and the player will join Newcastle on friday after agreeing terms. hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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