2009 football/soccer summer transfer rumors

[zizou]

like the loyalty when he threatened to join chelsea in order to get a raise at liverpool? j/k.

but it is nice to see a one club player like maldini and giggsy. and don't forget raul or totti. or even g.neville and scholesy!

but as much as i can't stand gerrard, he's such a great player. was it the 03/04 or 04/05 season when he single handedly carried that liverpool team to4th place? that was one of the best single season performances i've seen.

 

[fuser86]

Don't forget El Pupi Zanetti, another one of those one club loyalist.

 

[zizou]

and...guti. lol.

 

[shabooyah1124]

Man that article on Owen kinda breaks my heart. When I first started watching soccer he broke out during that WC in '98 and I became a Liverpool fanbecause of him. If I was a Man U fan I'd cop

 

[imsolesick]

Steven Gerrard

Now let's get the title! LOL

 

[brian cushing]

Do you guys think Cesc is gonna get moved?

 

[cruzair13]

Originally Posted by BrOwNiN187

Originally Posted by Two3 Jumpman

Off topic, had the privilege and pleasure to meet Messi and get a couple of jerseys autographed

i'm pretty sure you have the ability to walk on water if you wear that jersey

lol

why is he in town?
edit: question to anyone with inside info for the inter chelsea match in LA are there any like meet and greet events, or open practices?
any input would be appreciated.

 

[fuser86]

Inter Milan is going to be at Niketown I believe on July 17th.

 

[fuser86]

July 16th acutally

 

[zizou]

Originally Posted by Brian Cushing

Do you guys think Cesc is gonna get moved?

in my opinion, i don't think he'll move this summer.

but i do believe he will next summer or the one after.

 

[wttm]

Off topic but anyone familiar with Pantofola d'Oro cleats? I didn't want to start a new thread as most soccer/football (excuse me) followers congregatein this very thread. I play casually but I do appreciate beautiful cleats as much as I appreciate sneakers. I'm deciding between Legend II since the priceis dropped/droppung with the III just came out and R9 switching to them from MVs

. I keep hearing good things about Pantofola d'Oro so here I am asking football freaks on NT! Also, where can you get a pair for a good pricealtho I understand beautiful cleats don't come cheap?

 

[trelvis tha thrilla]

Originally Posted by Fuser86

Inter Milan is going to be at Niketown I believe on July 17th.

Where did you find that info? Is Chelsea doing anything in Dallas?

 

[carlos tevez]

Originally Posted by Brian Cushing

Do you guys think Cesc is gonna get moved?

That wont be happening this summer. If Arsenal fail to be competitive in the next 2 yrs, guys like Adebeyor, Cesc, Clichy, Sagna, etc. will beheading to the door looking to join bigger clubs. I think that guys like RvP, Walcott, Arshavin will be at the club for a while.

 

[marionthebarberian]

Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla

Fuser86 wrote:

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Inter Milan is going to be at Niketown I believe on July 17th.

Where did you find that info? Is Chelsea doing anything in Dallas?




i know chelsea is going to have a practice session thats included in the vip ticket...

 

[ekin805 formally rza9]

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enjoy niketalk enjoy

 

[cruzair13]

Originally Posted by ekin805 formally rza9

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enjoy niketalk enjoy

i hit up niketown today, there isn't a fixed number of tickets so it's gonna be
first come first serve.
how early should i show up?

 

[two3 jumpman]

Messi was suppose to be in Los Angeles as the main attraction for an All-Star game that was going to be held at the Coliseum but it got canceled so I guess hejust took the time to hang out. Got hooked up with these VIP tickets to the event thanks to good folks and better friends at Niky's Sports on Pico, shouldbe a good event and a great chance to meet more world class footballers.

 

[951guero]

damn i need some tickets. is ther anyome that can hook it up?

 

[airjordanseattle23]

Originally Posted by Keepie Uppie

Originally Posted by AirJordanSeattle23

The hysteria of Ronaldo's unveiling at Real has led the club to provide him with round-the-clock protection. They intend to hire three bodyguards to escort the 24-year-old. (Daily Mail)

it's gonna get even crazier for CR...
let's see if he can survive the media circus...

i think he'll be able t.it will inflate his ego even more.

 

[bossjulio]

Originally Posted by wttm

Off topic but anyone familiar with Pantofola d'Oro cleats? I didn't want to start a new thread as most soccer/football (excuse me) followers congregate in this very thread. I play casually but I do appreciate beautiful cleats as much as I appreciate sneakers. I'm deciding between Legend II since the price is dropped/droppung with the III just came out and R9 switching to them from MVs

. I keep hearing good things about Pantofola d'Oro so here I am asking football freaks on NT! Also, where can you get a pair for a good price altho I understand beautiful cleats don't come cheap?

I remember those from years ago being in the eurosport magazines. brings back memories . & I'd say if u want the more technologically advanced pair gowith the legends. the pantofolas are too old & I doubt there like copas who will always be good

 

[bossjulio]

Originally Posted by zizou

Originally Posted by bossjulio

owen not getting a single jersey request. wow. & how does ronaldo get 5 times the amount of jerseys sold as kaka? he's not even that much better than him.. smh @ dude getting hype from his looks.

again, the owen jersey thing comes down to several reasons:
1. he doesn't have a squad number yet. who in their right mind would buy an owen jersey without a confirmed squad number.
2. his signing has polarized united fans. you either love the deal or hate it.
3. the new united kits have polarized fans too. you either love the chevron or hate it.

take all 3 factors and it's not surprising that nobody's requested it.

and smh at "& how does ronaldo get 5 times the amount of jerseys sold as kaka? he's not even that much better than him.. smh @ dude getting hype from his looks."

ronaldo sells more jerseys because he's just a more popular player than kaka at the moment. he's also just coming off of 3 league titles in a row, player of the year awards, and two successive champions league finals at manchester united. so he's arguably been on the most successful club team in the recent years, and he's been arguably the best player on the that team.

combine his goal scoring along with his flair and tricks, and you get an idea why he's so hyped. then being labled as the world's most expensive player only adds to it. his hype has more to do than his "looks."

zlatan does tricks and scores but he's ugly so no one buys his stuff. granted the serie A doesn't get as much hype as the epl but still . plus truesoccer fans know soccer players are " footballers " not circus clowns .

 

[zizou]

Originally Posted by bossjulio

Originally Posted by zizou

Originally Posted by bossjulio

owen not getting a single jersey request. wow. & how does ronaldo get 5 times the amount of jerseys sold as kaka? he's not even that much better than him.. smh @ dude getting hype from his looks.

again, the owen jersey thing comes down to several reasons:
1. he doesn't have a squad number yet. who in their right mind would buy an owen jersey without a confirmed squad number.
2. his signing has polarized united fans. you either love the deal or hate it.
3. the new united kits have polarized fans too. you either love the chevron or hate it.

take all 3 factors and it's not surprising that nobody's requested it.

and smh at "& how does ronaldo get 5 times the amount of jerseys sold as kaka? he's not even that much better than him.. smh @ dude getting hype from his looks."

ronaldo sells more jerseys because he's just a more popular player than kaka at the moment. he's also just coming off of 3 league titles in a row, player of the year awards, and two successive champions league finals at manchester united. so he's arguably been on the most successful club team in the recent years, and he's been arguably the best player on the that team.

combine his goal scoring along with his flair and tricks, and you get an idea why he's so hyped. then being labled as the world's most expensive player only adds to it. his hype has more to do than his "looks."

zlatan does tricks and scores but he's ugly so no one buys his stuff. granted the serie A doesn't get as much hype as the epl but still . plus true soccer fans know soccer players are " footballers " not circus clowns .

good point. zlatan does tricks and scores too.

all i'm saying is, ronaldo's hype is more than just his looks. and you nailed it with serie a. at the moment, the premier league is arguably the mostpopular league in the world, and ronaldo was playing for arguably the most successful club in the past 2 or 3 years. i've traveled throughout asia, andmanchester united is a brand name over there. everyone knows what manchester united is, and ronaldo was the face of the club. even the non soccer or casualsoccer fans in the u.s. know who "man u" are. there are a lot of factors that come into play. all i'm saying is i disagree with the notion thathis hype just from his looks.

and i agree that true soccer fans know that the players aren't just circus clowns. but those true soccer fans also realize that a player like ronaldoisn't just a show pony.

 

[cruzair13]

Originally Posted by Two3 Jumpman

Messi was suppose to be in Los Angeles as the main attraction for an All-Star game that was going to be held at the Coliseum but it got canceled so I guess he just took the time to hang out. Got hooked up with these VIP tickets to the event thanks to good folks and better friends at Niky's Sports on Pico, should be a good event and a great chance to meet more world class footballers.

damnnnnnnnnn im stuck with general admission. FML.

 

[airjordanseattle23]

1114 BST: West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie insists he has not received an approach from Championship outfit Cardiff City.
Full story: Sky Sports

1039 BST: Roberto Martinez is set to make his third signing as Wigan manager as the Latics close in on Swansea striker Jason Scotland.

1006 BST: Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to push through his first summer signing over the weekend after agreeing a fee with Manchester Unitedfor Fraizer Campbell. (Press Association)

0911 BST: Hull boss Phil Brown confirms the club have made a "firm and substantial bid" for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. (Press Association)

0433 BST: Chelsea midfielder Deco is prepared to stay at the club after seeing Inter Milan withdraw their interest in him.

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has met with John Terry and believes the defender is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge despite talk of a £30m offerfrom Manchester City. The Blues plan to make Terry their best-paid player.
Full story: The Sun

City are increasingly confident of tempting Terry to Eastlands despite Chelsea's offer of a new contract which would make the 28-year-old Englandcaptain their highest-paid player.
Full storyaily Mirror

Meanwhile, City have given Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o 24 hours to sign for them or miss out on becoming the best-paid player in Englishfootball. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas after club president Joan Laporta claimed signing the £40m-rated Spaniard ishigh on their agenda this summer.
Full story: The Sun

Fabregas is at the centre of a potential bidding war between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Full story: DailyMirror

Arsenal appear to have missed out on Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo and manager Arsene Wenger now wants to sign Ever Banega, Valencia's 21-year-oldArgentine midfielder. (Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has attempted to quell speculation over the futures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano by insisting both players"owe Liverpool a lot".
Full story: The Sun

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has made a club record £12m bid for Darren Bent. (Daily Mirror)

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has no intention of joining Birmingham.
Full story: The Sun

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is facing a battle to keep John Carew as Tottenham prepare a £5m bid for the striker.
Full story: Daily Express

Everton are preparing a new £4m bid for Sheffield United right-back Kyle Naughton, who is also attracting interest from Aston Villa. (DailyMirror)

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is in talks with Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell over a £5m move. Bruce has also accepted a £5m offer from Ipswichfor midfielder Dean Whitehead and striker Daryl Murphy.
Full story: DailyMail

Stoke are willing pay a club-record £6m for Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.
Full story: The Sun

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will offer the French club £10m to beat off competition from Everton and Marseille for Cameroon international Mbia. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes is joining St Etienne in a £2m deal. (Daily Mail)

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez looks set to beat off competition from Hull for the signing of Swansea striker Jason Scotland.
Full story: The Sun

Wigan close on Swansea's Scotland

Blackburn want £3m for Fulham target Keith Andrews - more than double what they paid MK Dons for the midfielder's services. (DailyMirror)

Middlesbrough are closing in on former Sheffield United striker Danny Webber, who is also being chased by Ipswich and Crystal Palace. (Daily Star)

Sheffield Wednesday striker Marcus Tudgay has pleaded with the Owls to let him talk to newly promoted Premier League side Burnley.
Full story: The Sun

Coventry left-back Danny Fox is being chased by Celtic, West Brom, Reading and Nottingham Forest. (Daily Mirror)

Barnsley could beat Norwich to sign out-of-favour Crystal Palace striker Alan Lee. (Daily Mirror)

Bolton manager Gary Megson is planning to secure defender Gary Cahill on a new long-term contract before the start of the new season amid interest fromArsenal. (Daily Express)
Full story: Daily Express

Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock is poised to smash the club's transfer record with a £1m bid for Ipswich striker Danny Haynes. (DailyStar)

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers is planning to raid former club Chelsea with a double loan swoop for defenders Ryan Bertrand and Jack Cork. (Daily Star)

Transfer-listed Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford has revealed he wants to secure a dream move to Newcastle. (Daily Star)

OTHER GOSSIP

Gordon Strachan is being lined up for a shock return to Southampton as manager of the League One club.
Full story: The Sun

Alan Shearer is said to be "tearing his hair out" as the impasse at Newcastle continues.
Full story: The Guardian

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has urged manager Arsene Wenger to "work harder" to deliver success to the club. (DailyMirror)

Stewart Downing's hopes of playing for England in the 2010 World Cup are hanging in the balance after he was ruled out until Christmas, potentiallywrecking a move to Aston Villa or Tottenham. (Daily Mirror)

Boro strikers Mido and Afonso Alves have been fined £100,000 after turning up late for pre-season training.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United's new signing Gabriel Obertan says he was shocked to join the Old Trafford club and admits he will only be a bit-part player for themthis season.
Full story: The Sun

Oberton completes Man Utd switch

Simon Davies could miss the start of Fulham's Europa League campaign - the midfielder needed surgery on a foot fracture and has yet to resumefull training. (Daily Express)

Portsmouth managerial target Roberto Mancini wants a substantial transfer budget guaranteed before deciding whether to accept the job. (Daily Mirror)

Joey Barton will play for Newcastle in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, two months after the midfielder was told he would never play for themagain.
Full story: The Telegraph

Barton set for Magpies comeback

AND FINALLY

He might be better known for his footballing talents but, away from the pitch, Hull's Brazilian forward Giovanni is also a church pastor. The29-year-old joined the Brazilian New Hope Fellowship Church in Hulme, Manchester, when he was at Manchester City and regularly preaches sermons.
Full story: TheSun

US President Barack Obama seemed distinctly unimpressed as he was presented with a signed Brazil shirt by the country's leader Luiz Inacio da Silva. Alate Brazil goal denied the USA a shock victory in the Confederations Cup final in South Africa two weeks ago.
Fullstory: Daily Telegraph

Manchester United are to open a string of themed cafes in India. (Daily Star)

 

[babam11218719]

Somewhat off topic I finally got my tickets to the Milan-Club America match on July 22nd at the Georgia Dome. I am excited to go but wish I could watch abetter match up and was hoping Onyewu would suit up and possibly play. On the bright side Atlanta is the place where he will be meeting up with Milan and Iguess they may do some sort of unveiling. Also when I got to my ticketmaster outlet they figured out that I could save 10 percent on my seat if I also got Freetickets to the open practice the day before in Atlanta so I am definitely excited about that. I don't think there are any southern footy fans in here butis there any one else going to this particular game or any WFC game?