Transfer Thread 2.0! New and improved

Don Draper · Post #1201 » by **Don Draper** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:03 pm

I don't see how Modric can stay when he has such a public disdain for Levy. If they somehow won the league I think he would still want to leave. When a player calls out the board/chairman in public, it's time to cut your losses.

Post #1202 » by **5DOM** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:07 pm

smh at Scousers at Melwood

Post #1203 » by **5DOM** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:30 pm

Meireles submits a transfer request with 30 minutes remaining lol.
This has got to involve us, but I'm afraid this is way too late

Post #1204 » by **J.Kim** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:42 pm

Per Mertesacker to Arsenal complete Yossi Benayoun is Yossi NowAGoon (on Loan)

Post #1205 » by **J.Kim** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:53 pm

Cesc Fabregas wrote:"I dnt undrstand fans telling me we need a replacement after my departure when weve 1 of the best 3 young players in the world @JackWilshere"

I don't understand why you need to use "we". You're on Barcelona now. #StillABitBitter

Post #1206 » by **Slava** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:56 pm

I was hoping for either Diouf or Macheda to be loaned out to Everton or Sunderland. Looks like nothing of that sort transpired.

Post #1207 » by **5DOM** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:58 pm

Arteta to Arsenal, Bendtner to Sunderland, Crouch to Stoke, and Meireles to Chelsea all pending

Post #1208 » by **5DOM** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:00 pm

And the window closes. Wonder which ones were completed. Arteta and Crouch for sure.

Post #1209 » by **J.Kim** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:04 pm

5DOM wrote:And the window closes. Wonder which ones were completed. Arteta and Crouch for sure.

Breaking news:
Sky Sports sources understand Arsenal are set to confirm the signing of Mikel Arteta in the next couple of minutes. The paperwork is being prepared.

Looks complete.

Post #1210 » by **5DOM** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:08 pm

ChelseaTV claims the Meireles deal was completed.
4 year contract.

Official: http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNew ... 63,00.html

Post #1211 » by **J.Kim** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:09 pm

arseblog:
Bendtner signs for Sunderland, 1 year loan deal

Don Draper · Post #1212 » by **Don Draper** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:13 pm

TBH I don't even blame Meireles for wanting to leave. He had a great season and yet Liverpool were looking to sell him once the window opened. Very stupid IMO. You would think they would learn from the Alonso/Rafa debacle but I guess not. SMH

Ill · Post #1213 » by **Ill** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:17 pm

Though he's no Modric or Ribery, I'm pretty content with Meireles. I actually like him a lot.

Post #1214 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:18 pm

So in your opinion which are the top 10 biggest transfers this year?

Most surprising? Biggest move? Who stayed that you thought for sure would move on?

Post #1215 » by **5DOM** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:30 pm

Ill wrote:Though he's no Modric or Ribery, I'm pretty content with Meireles. I actually like him a lot.

Same. Even better at 12M

LittleOzzy wrote:So in your opinion which are the top 10 biggest transfers this year?

Most surprising? Biggest move? Who stayed that you thought for sure would move on?

Not in any particular order but of the ones I can think of off top of my head:
1. Fabregas
2. Nasri
3. Aguero
4. Mata
5. Young
6. P. Jones
7. Sahin
8. Sanchez
9. Coentrao
10. Pastore
11. Eboue

Most surprising - Mata for me
Biggest - Fabregas
Bargain - Sahin, Enrique
Worst - Pastore
Who stayed? - Modric, Sneijder, Tevez

Which team had the best summer? - Barca, Liverpool
Which team had the worst? - Everton, Arsenal
My favorite - Stoke

IronChef · Post #1216 » by **IronChef** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:44 pm

^^ You accidentally put 2 1's beside Eboue instead of just one.

Post #1217 » by **Slava** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:52 pm

Meireles was arguably Liverpool's 2nd best player after Reina last season. I'd have thought they'd sell Lucas before him.

Foye · Post #1218 » by **Foye** » Thu Sep 1, 2011 12:23 am

5DOM wrote:
Ill wrote:Though he's no Modric or Ribery, I'm pretty content with Meireles. I actually like him a lot.

Same. Even better at 12M

LittleOzzy wrote:So in your opinion which are the top 10 biggest transfers this year?

Most surprising? Biggest move? Who stayed that you thought for sure would move on?

Not in any particular order but of the ones I can think of off top of my head:
1. Fabregas
2. Nasri
3. Aguero
4. Mata
5. Young
6. P. Jones
7. Sahin
8. Sanchez
9. Coentrao
10. Pastore
11. Eboue

You forgot Neuer. :dontknow:

Don Draper · Post #1219 » by **Don Draper** » Thu Sep 1, 2011 12:24 am

I swear if I see Jay Spearing start in an important match or derby this season I'm going to have myself committed.

Unsure about the top 10

Most surprising - Pastore
Best - Nasri
Worst - Modric (for not being sold)
Bargain - Coates

Best summer - Man City
Worst - Tottenham or Arsenal

Sleeper - Shane Long

Don Draper · Post #1220 » by **Don Draper** » Thu Sep 1, 2011 12:25 am

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:Meireles was arguably Liverpool's 2nd best player after Reina last season. I'd have thought they'd sell Lucas before him.

I think Lucas is better and less expendable. All of a sudden we aren't that deep in midfield anymore.