Toronto FC Acquires Altidore For Jermain Defoe In Swap With Sunderland

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:51 am

Toronto FC has agreed to swap striker Jermain Defoe to Sunderland with Jozy Altidore and cash heading to Toronto.

Defoe, 32, preferred to be in England for personal and professional reasons. The striker joined Toronto FC last January from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported $10 million transfer fee on a four-year deal.

Defoe's first and only MLS season reads 11 goals in 19 games.

In Altidore, Toronto FC gets a player seven years Defoe's junior and a motivated striker to resurrect his club career. It is believed Altidore has signed a four year contract with Toronto FC (financial details have not been disclosed) and will be a Designated Player.

Via Gareth Wheeler/TSN

Sir Cruz · Post #2 » by **Sir Cruz** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:32 am

Such a lopsided swap.

Defoe's price tag in England is much more than of Altidore.

Even with the 19 games played / 11 goals - He's a renowned clinical finisher in Europe.

Altidore not so much.

IMO; They should bring in a player with the likes of Miroslav Klose of Germany.
- He's old enough he might consider
- His strength is their style, aerial crosses

All the best to the Jozy, we're gonna need it.

Canucklehead · Post #3 » by **Canucklehead** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 5:52 pm

Sir Cruz wrote:Such a lopsided swap.

Defoe's price tag in England is much more than of Altidore.

Even with the 19 games played / 11 goals - He's a renowned clinical finisher in Europe.

Altidore not so much.

IMO; They should bring in a player with the likes of Miroslav Klose of Germany.
- He's old enough he might consider
- His strength is their style, aerial crosses

All the best to the Jozy, we're gonna need it.

It's not a 1 for 1 deal Sunderland sent a pile of cash back to TFC the league whatever.

Post #4 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:15 pm

Sir Cruz wrote:Such a lopsided swap.

Defoe's price tag in England is much more than of Altidore.

Even with the 19 games played / 11 goals - He's a renowned clinical finisher in Europe.

Altidore not so much.

IMO; They should bring in a player with the likes of Miroslav Klose of Germany.
- He's old enough he might consider
- His strength is their style, aerial crosses

All the best to the Jozy, we're gonna need it.

Be sure to check out the Toronto FC thread if you would like to talk about the team: viewtopic.php?f=266&t=820987

Post #5 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:15 pm

Canucklehead wrote:
Sir Cruz wrote:Such a lopsided swap.

Defoe's price tag in England is much more than of Altidore.

Even with the 19 games played / 11 goals - He's a renowned clinical finisher in Europe.

Altidore not so much.

IMO; They should bring in a player with the likes of Miroslav Klose of Germany.
- He's old enough he might consider
- His strength is their style, aerial crosses

All the best to the Jozy, we're gonna need it.

It's not a 1 for 1 deal Sunderland sent a pile of cash back to TFC the league whatever.

Wow a Whitecaps fan, I think the first I have seen on RealGM.

Would love to hear your take on the team in the MLS thread here: viewtopic.php?f=266&t=1090586

Canucklehead · Post #6 » by **Canucklehead** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:07 pm

apparently it's a 1 for 1 afterall