NUFC summer transfer activity thread

[Brock Manson 0]

CT: He's like a young Phillipe Albert.

[Park Life 71]

Royston Vasey.

[The Fish 10858]

He's got a cable cooking show in Slovakia. It's called "Satka Lite Dishes"

 

 

Ithangyew

[Christmas Tree 4728]

Round up from the journal

 

 

 

NUFC move for Franco Teixeira Douglas hits snag

 

 

The FC Twente defender is near the head of United’s wish-list but The Journal understands the Tyneside club are ready to call time on the transfer after growing frustrated with complications surrounding the deal.

 

The 6ft 4ins 24-year-old is a long-term target of the United hierarchy, who had originally wanted to wrap up a swift deal for a player coming to the end of his contract.

 

His strength in the air, potential threat in the opposition box and athleticism are seen as a perfect complement to Fabricio Coloccini – and further competition for the returning Steven Taylor.

 

Indications from his camp are Douglas would love to make the move, but the deal is not proving as straightforward as the Magpies had hoped.

 

He is actually out of contract in the summer but there is confusion over a clause which could kick in at the end of the season, tying him down for another 12 months with the Dutch side.

 

To further complicate matters, Newcastle have grown fed up of dealing with multiple agents, prompting them to take a step back from the transfer after making initial enquiries to the Eredivisie outfit.

 

 

They are now waiting for both player and club to come back to them but are relaxed about the situation, having already compiled a list of possible alternatives that have been thoroughly scouted for months.

 

United also have interest in Montpellier’s Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who has been called into the France squad for Euro 2012, and Toby Alderweireld of Ajax.

 

However, one stipulation of this summer’s main targets is they must have versatility, raising the prospect of a fresh move for PSV Eindhoven’s Holland defender Erik Pieters.

 

The 23-year-old can play at centre-back and left-back and, as revealed by The Journal last month, would be keen to move to the North East.

 

While trying to move on defensive targets, The Journal understands United have also identified Holland striker Luuk de Jong as a replacement for Demba Ba if the Senegal striker leaves St James’ Park.

 

Ba has given no indications to his United bosses he wants to depart but, with a well-publicised clause in his contract, Newcastle are taking no chances and are already well ahead in their planning for the worst-case scenario.

 

 

With Alan Pardew quite open about the fact Newcastle may lose one of their big names over the close season, it should come as little surprise other strikers are being looked at. Before Papiss Cissé was recruited de Jong was looked at as a possibility in the January transfer window – only for Newcastle to strike a deal for the Freiburg man.

 

However, de Jong ticks every box and would ensure United retain the cutting edge which helped to propel them into fifth in the Premier League.

 

However, The Journal understands it is unlikely Newcastle’s budget would extend to signing de Jong unless Ba leaves th e club.

 

United’s key power brokers are set to hold their end-of-season summit which will set out the parameters of their summer spending – although most of those discussions have already been had.

 

Their desire to conclude swift business is likely to be hampered by the looming prospect of the European Championships, where right-back target Mathieu Debuchy is in line to play for France.

 

Pardew is anticipating a slow June as most clubs wait for the Euros to conclude before cashing in on their top assets.

 

He said: “Most clubs want to hold off to see how their players do.”

[Baggio 0]

The Telegraph say we are lining up Luuk De Jong if Ba activates his get out clause.

[Kid Dynamite 7033]

Would make me feel better than having Shola up front on his own during the ACN

[wykikitoon 20198]

Apparently were linked with Davies, I hope not

[wykikitoon 20198]

Apologies

 

Its Mark Davies

 

Linky

[Howay 12496]

Guthrie replacement it would seem.

[Baggio 0]

Linked with Clyne from Palace too.

[SloopJohn 0]

Apologies

 

Its Mark Davies

 

Linky

 

canny player

[Tooj 17]

Mulumbu has just said on his Twitter that next year he will be playing for either Liverpool, Newcastle or Chelsea.

 

Him or Diame would be really good signings for us.

[The Fish 10858]

Mulumbu has just said on his Twitter that next year he will be playing for either Liverpool, Newcastle or Chelsea.

 

Him or Diame would be really good signings for us.

Just signed a new deal in 2011, I'd think it's more likely he's had his account hacked

[Tooj 17]

Carroll signed a new deal just before we sold him.

[The Fish 10858]

Carroll signed a new deal just before we sold him.

Mulumbu just doesn't seem to meet our criteria. He'll not be cheap, Don't think he'll have a big sell-on value.

 

I reckon it's just a koke by one of his mates or something.

[RobH 0]

While being sceptical of him announcing a shortlist on twitter actually being him, I think he'd be really good for us. West Brom's best player imo.

[Brock Manson 0]

Isn't he ex-Arsenal? Know absolutely nowt other than he's a defensive-minded midfielder.

 

Competition/cover for Tiote?

 

All I've seen of Mark Davies was him being left on his arse as Bafra went on to score his wondergoal.

[Tooj 17]

Muamba was ex-Arsenal.

[RobH 0]

Muamba was ex-Arsenal.

Still is

[Baggio 0]

If my memory is correct Mulumbu has said in a french interview a few years back that we were interested in him then too.

 

He's a good player, as is N'Zonzi at Blackburn if we are looking for that type of player.

[JaMoUsE 0]

Id imagine it one of his mates having a laugh seen as he tweeted the day before he was on

his way to Mexico with his mates

[Brock Manson 0]

N'Zonzi would be a decent signing. He's a clogger but he'd be a good player to bolster the squad.

 

We have to sign Hoilett and Sigurdsson though. Howay how many times?!

[Andrew 4771]

How would you feel if we signed Hazard brock?

 

im guessing conflicted

[Brock Manson 0]

He'd never come here for one thing, but if he did he'd have to go some way to convince me he won't bottle it as soon as he hits a poor run of form/struggles initially to adjust to the league. At the same time I'd be cockahoop to have signed a player who's widely regarded as one of the best prospects in Europe (and has a cool name) and would look forward to seeing him play for us.

 

Look I'm not saying he's a bad player, just that his attitude this season has been piss poor. We seem to be vetting people in terms of their attitude as well as their ability, only making exceptional cases for the likes of Ben Arfa. In his case incidentally, he also didn't do himself any favours in the way he joined us - raised a serious question mark over his general attitude. Looks like he's grown up and is getting to a point where he can enjoy his football. If Hazard joined us, I'd be worried if he was fully committed and wouldn't suffer a major crisis of confidence if it all didn't work out straight away. Ben Arfa could've sank like a stone when he broke his leg and then struggled for form for a long time, but he starting to look like his old self and the at times magnificent player he can be.

 

Hazard may go on to be a world beater, he definitely has the potential but he's made himself look like a right nobhead this season and has totally disrespected his club with his comments. I can't see how anyone can say otherwise. It's not as if he's playing for some nothing club either; they won the title last season!

[Dr Gloom 21937]

Hazard may go on to be a world beater, he definitely has the potential but he's made himself look like a right nobhead this season and has totally disrespected his club with his comments.

 

sounds a bit like ben arfa