The Mighty Hog 518 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/07/26/newcastle-agree-deal-sign-borussia-dortmund-midfielder-mikel/ Apparently we've agreed a deal to sign him from Dortmund, just need to agree personal terms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) He's been pictured at the freeman having his medical. Reports earlier said a loan deal so interesting that it's permanent Edited July 26, 2017 by Kid Dynamite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21912 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just posted this in the other thread - he apparently is a 21 year old midfielder who started 7 games last season for Dortmund by who is seen as a good partner for shelvey. I'm all for getting in talented youngsters but it's a little concerning that we aren't really signing any experienced players as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Bizarrely this gives me faith. There were no hints of this transfer before today. So hopefully there'll be other transfers happening away from the glare of the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Just posted this in the other thread - he apparently is a 21 year old midfielder who started 7 games last season for Dortmund by who is seen as a good partner for shelvey. I'm all for getting in talented youngsters but it's a little concerning that we aren't really signing any experienced players as well. This kid cost €5mil last year apparently so I'd imagine we are paying a similar fee. The fees and wages for the likes of Delph are putting off everyone bar Everton and West Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21912 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Apparently Rafa personally recommended we get him, so that at least is encouraging. I just hope he is backed to get some of his more experienced picks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I think we'll see quite a few signing over the next couple weeks with the league starting soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Only 21, eh? Is he the starter? I doubt it. It would be something if he were that good. Rafa does love depth, and not Pardew-type depth. Like Santon's b/u was that small orange headed kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 We need some purples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Love a merino jumper, hopefully this kid is a good fit and possesses the same quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Wahey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Never seen him play but looks like he's had 2 full seasons in the Spanish 2nd division, so at least he's got a decent amount of games under his belt. He also seems a canny size at 6'2" so might be a presence. It sounds like Dortmund only wanted this to be a loan but were eventually persuaded to sell him, that's another sign he might be canny imo. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Looks like he's got a cracking left foot but is good with both, hopefully Rafa has unearthed a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 20 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Apparently Rafa personally recommended we get him, so that at least is encouraging. I just hope he is backed to get some of his more experienced picks too. This. It would be great to sign promising young players if we had a first team already, but I can't see that we have at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17242 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Yowsayowsayowsa http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/control-intelligence-mikel-merinos-arrival-13396858 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Before I clicked the link I was expecting pictures of his lass. Little disappointed to tell the truth. Got to throw away this moist toilette now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 He's the next Sergio Busquets tbh, legend in the making. He's good on football manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35063 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, The Fish said: Before I clicked the link I was expecting pictures of his lass. Little disappointed to tell the truth. Got to throw away this moist toilette now. I thought it was about Chic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Has this guy actually been confirmed/announced as our player yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Andrew said: Has this guy actually been confirmed/announced as our player yet? Nah but he's been "spotted" doing his medical hasn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Supposed to be being confirmed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Told you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It's all about the timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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