Official Summer 2010 Transfer Thread - Signings, Sightings and Rumor's in Here

Robbo · 18 Apr 2010 at 19:59

Yeah, Juventus are looking to cash in on Buffon as he's getting oldish now.

I don't think its a good idea though as Vidic is a quality defender and someone like Akinfeev or Lloris isn't far off Buffon, if at all, and far younger.

JohnnyG · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:00

Bufoon is 32 now, that's no age for a 'keeper really and many don't peak till around then anyway

Robbo · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:05

JohnnyG said:
Bufoon is 32 now, that's no age for a 'keeper really and many don't peak till around then anyway

That is true, but when you have keepers that are 23/24 and as good as for example, Akinfeev, I think the potential he has would make him far better than Buffon in several years time.

That said, I wouldn't be unhappy if we ended up with Buffon instead

FrankJH · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:12

Think Buffon is more likely to be able to cope with the change in speed of the leagues in question, but at a cost of £40m Im not sure its worth it (with money that could easily go on another CB if Vida leaves and a younger gk like those mentioned)

just wish some wonderful Arab would come in with an £1.5bn offer for the club........yeah ok I know Im dreaming

DanH84 · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:27

Vidic + 20m my arse.

Heard a rumour that Modric +10m would buy Spurs Carrick.

Shamikebab · 18 Apr 2010 at 20:43

that is a joke, even 20m + Buffon for Vidic wouldn't be a great deal imo.

DanH84 · 18 Apr 2010 at 21:45

If Real Madrid decide to be idiots as usual and buy another superstar striker I'll take Higuain in a moment.

CliffyBiro · 18 Apr 2010 at 21:48

DanH84 said:
Vidic + 20m my arse.

Heard a rumour that Modric +10m would buy Spurs Carrick.

Why would we want Carrick?

Huddlestone has found God. Must have been a hell of a pass.

Psycho Sonny · 18 Apr 2010 at 22:49

DanH84 said:
If Real Madrid decide to be idiots as usual and buy another superstar striker I'll take Higuain in a moment.

their team doesnt have the right mix. or the right players arent being played together. if they do buy ribery, i expect to see them selling raul and guti, both of them are now old, and they have younger and better players available.

whats up with kaka? is he injured? and how long for?

DanH84 · 19 Apr 2010 at 00:12

I think Kaka's 'injury' will carry on until they see a way of either integrating him properly or saving face.

Rotty · 19 Apr 2010 at 00:31

Shamikebab said:
Milan Baros again anybody?

no

duc999 · 19 Apr 2010 at 11:31

Didn't Kaka or one of his advisors publically come out and criticise Pellegrini after the Lyon game ? He hasn't played since then.

platypus · 19 Apr 2010 at 11:53

Be nice to see Buffon in the premier league.

JohnnyG · 20 Apr 2010 at 07:07

Kun said:
"I look at players like [Didier] Drogba and [Frank] Lampard and they have been – and still are – the best players in their positions in the world. I could really learn from players like that.

"Chelsea are a great club. They have become one of the most feared in Europe over recent years. London would be a really amazing city to live in as well – myself and my wife could be really happy there.

"Carlos Tevez is doing really well at Manchester City but for me it is about joining a club who are ready to challenge for honours. City are not ready yet."

FrankJH · 20 Apr 2010 at 08:13

Wonders if that was said before your recent defeats in the CL and EPL......

antijoke · 20 Apr 2010 at 10:58

Torres to United, Rooney to Real, Gerrard to Chelsea, Fabregas to Barca, Rafa to Juventus.

AGD · 20 Apr 2010 at 10:59

JohnnyG said:

He's ruled out city with that recent statement and italy. He has to be coming to chelsea now.

Spunj99 · 20 Apr 2010 at 11:21

Robboftw said:
That is true, but when you have keepers that are 23/24 and as good as for example, Akinfeev, I think the potential he has would make him far better than Buffon in several years time.

That said, I wouldn't be unhappy if we ended up with Buffon instead

I thought there was some serious interest in Neuer from Man Utd in the last window?

Neuer > Akinfeev

FrankJH · 20 Apr 2010 at 11:28

Spunj99 said:
I thought there was some serious interest in Neuer from Man Utd in the last window?

Neuer > Akinfeev

Rumour has it that he wants to stay in the same league rather than come to England (but yes Neuer is significantly better imo)

Robbo · 20 Apr 2010 at 12:00

Spunj99 said:
I thought there was some serious interest in Neuer from Man Utd in the last window?

Neuer > Akinfeev

I don't think Neuer is better than Akinfeev or Lloris, but im not an expert scout and I trust the ones at Utd will select the best option

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