Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 TRANSFER RUMOURS Chelsea will this week raise their offer for Arsenal's Ashley Cole to between £22m and £24m after being told their alternative left-back, Lyon's Eric Abidal, would cost almost as much at £21m. (The Independent) Manchester United have scheduled further talks with Villarreal over the possible transfer of midfielder Marcos Senna to Old Trafford. (The Times) Portsmouth striker Benjani Mwaruwari, who joined the club at the start of the year, is ready for a move to St Etienne. (Daily Mirror) Birmingham are taking Celtic winger Ross Wallace on trial. (Daily Mirror) Arsenal are reported to be interested in Lyn Oslo striker Chinedu Ogbuke. (The Times) Middlesbrough hope to sign Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin and Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton in time for the first game of the season at Reading on Saturday. (Various) West Ham are exploring other options for a winger after having a bid of £4.8m for Switzerland player Tranquillo Barnetta turned down by Bayer Leverkusen. (The Times) Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has pledged to further strengthen his squad before Sunday's Premiership opener with Chelsea. (The Guardian) Brazilian club Corinthians have denied that Manchester United have made a bid for Argentine forward Carlos Tevez. (The Times) Wolves keeper Tomasz Frankowski is up for sale. (The Times) OTHER GOSSIP Former England captain David Beckham, who was dropped by new national team boss Steve McClaren for Wednesday's friendly against Greece, faces starting the season as a substitute for Real Madrid. (The Sun) Valencia have opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina international defender Roberto Ayala for his criticisms of the club last week. (The Independent) Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped striker Louis Saha to step out of ex-Old Trafford star Ruud van Nistelrooy's shadow and help the club to success this season. (The Independent) Winger Cristiano Ronaldo may play as a makeshift striker for Manchester United because the injured Wayne Rooney is set to miss Sunday's Premiership opener against Fulham. (Daily Mail) New England boss Steve McClaren is keen to ensure what is said behind closed doors in the dressing room remains private and his decision follows the release of autobiographies by a number of the recent World Cup squad. (Various) Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is angry that international fixtures have been scheduled in the first week of the Premiership season. (Various) FUNNIES West Ham striker Dean Ashton thought he was the victim of a wind-up when he was summoned to join the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with Greece. (Daily Mirror) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6702 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Not a mention today, eh?? Going by the fact that we've been mentioned time and time again with nothing actually happening, I fully expect us to announce a signing in the next couple of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shido 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Not a mention today, eh?? Going by the fact that we've been mentioned time and time again with nothing actually happening, I fully expect us to announce a signing in the next couple of days 176581[/snapback] haha so true! Would be hilarious if we signed like 3 players.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47212 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 This Gossip Column thing is bollocks anyway, but with a week to go to the start of the season, I'm no less concerned at the lack of transfer activity. Gravesen's agent apparently saying they're talking with several clubs etc. No suggestion from anywhere that there's a bid in for Martins (I'm sure Inter would be shouting it from the rooftops to kick-off a bidding war). No movement on Bridge by the look of things. Canny good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 This Gossip Column thing is bollocks anyway, but with a week to go to the start of the season, I'm no less concerned at the lack of transfer activity. Gravesen's agent apparently saying they're talking with several clubs etc. No suggestion from anywhere that there's a bid in for Martins (I'm sure Inter would be shouting it from the rooftops to kick-off a bidding war). No movement on Bridge by the look of things. Canny good. 176588[/snapback] Ah, but maybe we have a 'special relationship' with Inter, also?? After all, we signed Emre from them not so long ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 If we do sign Bridge, what cheesy headline will the Ronnie come out with? Tyne Bridge, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 5 days till the season starts. Joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6702 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I think Sivebaek (sp?) is just playing for more cash tbh. Incidentally is that the little shitehawk who used to play for Man Utd in the 80s? Bridge I reckon will join on a season long loan with a view to buy next summer. With regards to the strikers, I'm wondering if Roeder is wanting both and trying to persuade Fred to go with it with the fat man dragging his heels hence why he's giving positive noises about both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6702 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Well if the links at NewsNow are to have any substance, Kuyt is as keen as mustard to join us as they're all reporting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47212 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Well if the links at NewsNow are to have any substance, Kuyt is as keen as mustard to join us as they're all reporting it 176697[/snapback] They're made up quotes from some wag on TyneTalk apparently. The Journal have printed them as factual quotes though, the clueless cretins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Paying £21m for Abidal is nearly as funny as paying £15m for Riise. He's fucking hopeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Does anyone else feel incredibly depressed by the situation? : sigh : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Not really, I don't expect us to sign anyone, we're skint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 if thats official then unlees we get some players on loan we really won't be doing anything in the league. i can see us propping up mid table if we don't get at least 1 quality striker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOrleansGeordie 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 If we do sign Bridge, what cheesy headline will the Ronnie come out with? Tyne Bridge, perhaps? 176599[/snapback] A Bridge too far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 New Bridge for Tyne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Wayne to Bridge the gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Wayne swaps Stamford for Tyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOrleansGeordie 0 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Wayne swaps Stamford for Tyne. 177453[/snapback] Bridge over Troubled Water ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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