Deano 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 NEWCASTLE are tracking two Spanish-based stars as they begin to put together their post- promotion spending plans. Valencia winger Pablo Hernandez is on the Magpies’ radar after a year in which he has broken onto the fringes of the Spain international squad. And Getafe’s Uruguayan striker Juan Albin is another to catch the eye of United scouts in La Liga. Hernandez, 24, is a right-sided player who made his debut for Spain as a replacement for Barcelona star Andres Iniesta at last summer’s Confederations Cup. He then won a second cap as a second-half substitute against Austria in November, scoring in a 5-1 friendly win. Albin has a slightly lesser pedigree at unsung Getafe, having joined the Madrid minnows from Uruguayan side Nacional in 2006. But although he has scored a modest 17 times in 97 appearances in Spain, the 23-year-old is seen as more of a creator than a taker of goals. On paper, Albin, who is out of contract this summer, appears a more realistic target for Newcastle than Fernandez, who recently signed a new deal at Valencia until 2014. United’s talent-spotting network is slowly being reactivated by new chief scout Graham Carr, who is also monitoring several targets in France, including Lille’s Yohan Cabaye and Lens’ Adama Diakite, and trawling Germany for promising youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I will cut off my balls and request a permanent ban if we even attempt to sign these players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Got Dennis wise all over them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11125 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Got Dennis wise all over them Got to wonder if there's any truth to the rumours he's still on the payroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) Tbh it is from the sunday sun! That Hernandez is supposed to have some promise like and we do need cover for the wings. I just think a pacey striker, 2 CM's and a RB should be our priority followed by cover for LB, CB, RW and LW. If we let 3 go (Butt, Pancrate and Hall - Dont see us selling/letting go of anyone else) and get 8 in of decent quality and or potential then we could have a decent PL squad. Edited March 21, 2010 by Geordie Lad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Not at all but i do think we will spend about 15-20mil in the summer...we HAVE to and he knows that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Not at all but i do think we will spend about 15-20mil in the summer...we HAVE to and he knows that! :icon_lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4445 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Not at all but i do think we will spend about 15-20mil in the summer...we HAVE to and he knows that! Totally spot on. Ashley won't risk relegation again AND has the cash to do what needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 15-20mil is not alot considering our current team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Not at all but i do think we will spend about 15-20mil in the summer...we HAVE to and he knows that! Totally spot on. Ashley won't risk relegation again AND has the cash to do what needs to be done. Lol, more chance of knitting fog and you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13609 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) I have no idea where this opinion that Ashley is suddenly going to start throwing around cash and rebuilding us. Have we seen any evidence of him doing that in the past 3 years? Edited March 21, 2010 by Stiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have no idea where this opinion that Ashley is suddenly going to start throwing around cash and rebuilding us. Have we seen any evidence of him doing that in the past 3 years? more chance of alan smith finishing our top scorer this season tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have no idea where this opinion that Ashley is suddenly going to start throwing around cash and rebuilding us. Have we seen any evidence of him doing that in the past 3 years? Well...and im not supporting him for one second btw, but he spent 5.5mil in january which is typically where u spend less than in the off season, so if that is anything to go by then i expect him to spend a bit more in the summer. They have already identified that we need another striker and midfielder. Money will be spent, how much is anyones guess but it NEEDS to be the bare minimum of 15mil...remember we will be going up with a smaller wage bill, lower running costs and the bonus of higher gates and much more TV revenue. Dont be so pessimistic man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Getafe? Getafuck more like! Like Kevin, I'd be amazed if we signed these players. However I'm not prepared to cut my balls off if I'm wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4445 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Not at all but i do think we will spend about 15-20mil in the summer...we HAVE to and he knows that! Totally spot on. Ashley won't risk relegation again AND has the cash to do what needs to be done. Lol, more chance of knitting fog and you know it. You do know all these threads will be getting dragged up again next year when all is going well and I am the new Leazes Mag. (However such will be my victory I will probably get banned and have to spin my lines of woe on Newcastle Online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4445 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have no idea where this opinion that Ashley is suddenly going to start throwing around cash and rebuilding us. Have we seen any evidence of him doing that in the past 3 years? January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4445 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have no idea where this opinion that Ashley is suddenly going to start throwing around cash and rebuilding us. Have we seen any evidence of him doing that in the past 3 years? Well...and im not supporting him for one second btw, but he spent 5.5mil in january which is typically where u spend less than in the off season, so if that is anything to go by then i expect him to spend a bit more in the summer. They have already identified that we need another striker and midfielder. Money will be spent, how much is anyones guess but it NEEDS to be the bare minimum of 15mil...remember we will be going up with a smaller wage bill, lower running costs and the bonus of higher gates and much more TV revenue. Dont be so pessimistic man. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Spanish players? I thought overseas players were turning their back on English football, due to the tax regime now in place - unless they are on mega wages (which surely puts this story in the bin). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 tbf the finances of clubs like us still dwarfs those of similar positions spanish clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Do you forget who owns us and who buys the players? Not at all but i do think we will spend about 15-20mil in the summer...we HAVE to and he knows that! Totally spot on. Ashley won't risk relegation again AND has the cash to do what needs to be done. Ok then, money where your mouth is. £14m is the set point, £20 per million either way, winner chooses the charity. If he spends £10m you pay £80, if he spends £20m I pay £120. You never know he might show hes a billionaire and spend £100m then Id be fucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 tbf the finances of clubs like us still dwarfs those of similar positions spanish clubs But the Euro/Sterling rate is nowt these days. Then there is the new tax bracket of 40% of over 50k or whatever it is. Unless they are going to get mega wages, they wont come - unless they are really poor players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 tbf the finances of clubs like us still dwarfs those of similar positions spanish clubs But the Euro/Sterling rate is nowt these days. Then there is the new tax bracket of 40% of over 50k or whatever it is. Unless they are going to get mega wages, they wont come - unless they are really poor players. 50% over £150k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6581 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I will cut off my balls and request a permanent ban if we even attempt to sign these players. Duly noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 tbf the finances of clubs like us still dwarfs those of similar positions spanish clubs But the Euro/Sterling rate is nowt these days. Then there is the new tax bracket of 40% of over 50k or whatever it is. Unless they are going to get mega wages, they wont come - unless they are really poor players. 50% over £150k Cheers. I was hoping you would have the real facts. My argument still stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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