Summer transfer thread (non-Hibs)

[Alex Trager]

Had a quick scope and not seen one elsewhere so thought it would be good to have a place to put all rumours and transfers of other clubs in here.

I'll start with the Suarez story from the bbc:
Real Madrid are prepared to offer Luis Suarez a £140,000-a-week, four-year contract and are confident they will be able to sign the Liverpool forward, 27, for £20m plus Spanish striker Jose Callejon, 26.

[Pete]

Rumour doing the rounds: hearts have used their contacts at Liverpool to monitor the Suarez situation. They're ready to make him a better offer than Madrid, which would include being part of a loan deal and "big team wee team 1902 hobo 1-5 killed you"

[YehButNoBut]

Monaco who have just been promoted back to the top league in France seem to be the big spenders this summer, they get their cash from their owner Dmitry Rybolovlev, (http://www.forbes.com/profile/dmitry-rybolovlev/) worth $9.1 billion. The extravagant billionaire reportedly paid more than $300 million for a Monaco penthouse called La Belle Epoque, where he lives.

Looking to sign

Falcao from A Madrid £50.7 million (€60m) release clause
Hulk from Zenit
Valdes from Barca

Already signed

James Rodriguez £45 million from Porto
Joao Moutinho £25 million from Porto

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/21/3995504/monaco-expect-to-sign-falcao-plus-four-or-five-more?ICID=AR_RA_3


http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/24/4001596/monaco-pay-70-million-for-porto-pair?ICID=CP_63

[Alex Trager]

Monaco who have just been promoted back to the top league in France seem to be the big spenders this summer, they get their cash from their owner Dmitry Rybolovlev, (http://www.forbes.com/profile/dmitry-rybolovlev/) worth $9.1 billion. The extravagant billionaire reportedly paid more than $300 million for a Monaco penthouse called La Belle Epoque, where he lives.

Looking to sign

Falcao from A Madrid £50.7 million (€60m) release clause
Hulk from Zenit
Valdes from Barca

Already signed

James Rodriguez £45 million from Porto
Joao Moutinho £25 million from Porto

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/21/3995504/monaco-expect-to-sign-falcao-plus-four-or-five-more?ICID=AR_RA_3


http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/24/4001596/monaco-pay-70-million-for-porto-pair?ICID=CP_63

Silly silly cash.

[YehButNoBut]

Monaco confirmed signing of Falcao from Atletico Madrid, 5 year deal with a £51 million fee.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/05/31/4016893/official-monaco-complete-falcao-signing

[frazeHFC]

Crazy money! :eek: In football terms these days him for £50m is probably a good deal too.....

[Vault Boy]

Rumour doing the rounds: hearts have used their contacts at Liverpool to monitor the Suarez situation. They're ready to make him a better offer than Madrid, which would include being part of a loan deal and "big team wee team 1902 hobo 1-5 killed you"

:tee hee:

[Cropley10]

Did OTJ wear 8 for ICT, and get booked and then subbed in the 2-2 game at ER?

Is he the tall bandy legged boy, does anyone know?

[HibeeLR]

Did OTJ wear 8 for ICT, and get booked and then subbed in the 2-2 game at ER?

Is he the tall bandy legged boy, does anyone know?

The number 8 guy from caley is Ross Draper

[Thecat23]

Rooney to be at Chelsea by start of the season. Posted it few months back on PM board. Huge price at the time. Now Chelsea are fav for him. They wanted him in Jan boy SAF refused to discuss a move.

[Golden Bear]

Rooney to be at Chelsea by start of the season. Posted it few months back on PM board. Huge price at the time. Now Chelsea are fav for him. They wanted him in Jan boy SAF refused to discuss a move.

Whatever happened to Adam in any case?

:wink:

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Did OTJ wear 8 for ICT, and get booked and then subbed in the 2-2 game at ER?

Is he the tall bandy legged boy, does anyone know?

OTJ was number 4.

[SaulGoodman]

Did OTJ wear 8 for ICT, and get booked and then subbed in the 2-2 game at ER?

Is he the tall bandy legged boy, does anyone know?

number 4

[Thecat23]

Whatever happened to Adam in any case?

:wink:

Haha is he still at Birmingham? I'd forgot about him!!

[Ryan69]

Monaco have a huge advantage over the rest,as foreigners dont pay tax
on earnings...so dont expect any French signings.

Supposedly rules change in 1 year though.

[Cropley10]

The number 8 guy from caley is Ross Draper

Thanks.

[Cropley10]

OTJ was number 4.

Cheers

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Paul gallagher and john baird sign for partick.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

"@BarryAnderson_8: Former Inter Milan youth @BenGreenhalgh has signed his contract to join Inverness. #ICTFC #SPL"

[TomoHFC]

Fraser Forster linked with Sunderland.

[Billy Whizz]

Fraser Forster linked with Sunderland.

I thought you were going to say Jordan

[Treadstone]

http://www.asm-fc.com/en/

Falcao official to Monaco.

Can't wait for the English journos to say without irony that he has went there for the money.:thumbsup:

[bingo70]

Football's pish now, its just a big real life game of fantasy football for the really rich.

The sooner the ball bursts and we start again the better.

[TAHibby]

Don't know a great deal about it but Falcao is effectively 'owned' by some third party (his agent I think) so he can pretty much do what he wants with him. A few other players that moved to porto in the past have signed similar deals I'm sure also.

[Andy74]

"@BarryAnderson_8: Former Inter Milan youth @BenGreenhalgh has signed his contract to join Inverness. #ICTFC #SPL"

Inter Milan youth my ass. He won a Sky competition and they emptied him as quickly as they could.

[Golden Bear]

I hope the Huns don't follow this latest signing up with an offer for Claros - they might think that a fellow countryman will help this guy settle in.



http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/rangers/227867-rangers-confirm-signing-of-honduran-international-midfielder-arnold-peralta/

[Alex Trager]

Does anyone know the happenings with lewandowski?

[YehButNoBut]

Does anyone know the happenings with lewandowski?

The Yams think they can land him, him & Sutton up front would be awesome.






















In their dreams, he's likely to sign for Bayern Munich according to his agent.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11890/8738143/Agent-Borussia-Dortmund-s-Robert-Lewandowski-to-sign-for-Bayern-Munich

[Stevie Reid]

Gary Harkins signs for St. Mirren, and McGowan signs for another year: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22757284

[JimBHibees]

Gary Harkins signs for St. Mirren, and McGowan signs for another year: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22757284

Didnt see that happening, strange one.

[YehButNoBut]

Neymar was paraded in a Barca strip at the Camp Nou today the thought of him & Messi together will be terrifying for defenders.

70,000 fans showed up to watch the highest in Barça history, 2nd being Zlatan with 60,000.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMzzW1vtg78

[bingo70]

Barry Robson signed for Eberdeen.

No idea if that's a good signing for them.

[Heisenberg]

Gregg Wylde linked with Aberdeen.

[hfc rd]

Gregg Wylde linked with Aberdeen.



Heard that from a sheep mate as well.

[pontius pilate]

I just read on Facebook that he was heavily linked to us. I wouldn't doubt the person who told me as they got OTJ and Mcgivern spot on. Aw well we shall wait and see

[jacomo]

Barry Robson signed for Eberdeen.

No idea if that's a good signing for them.

At 34 he's not a long term solution to anything but I think it's a good signing, Wilo Flood as well. Should bring a bit of added quality to the Dons.

[Heisenberg]

We were close to getting him on loan in January but I believe Bolton shifted the goalposts. Hopefully Pat is back in for him now.

[DaveF]

Gary Harkins signs for St. Mirren, and McGowan signs for another year: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22757284

Harkins is a decent signing. Big lad who could do with shedding a few punds but was very good with the ball at his feet in the recent Dundee game.

[Heisenberg]

Harkins looked like the only half decent footballer Dundee had in the last game of the season. Will do well for Saints but can be really lazy and will play well one week and not the next.

[bingo70]

We were close to getting him on loan in January but I believe Bolton shifted the goalposts. Hopefully Pat is back in for him now.

I'm not convinced he'd be a good signing. Fenlon likes his wingers to play on the wrong wing and cut inside but from what i can make out Wylde is a really quick left footed left winger with not a lot else to his game so i'm not sure we'd get the best out of him.

Maybe depends on what strikers we sign though, if we get a big striker that scores headers then Fenlon may re-think what he does with the players in wide areas.

[NOLA]

Darren barr to hibs ;)

[SMAXXA]

Darren barr to hibs ;)

That's so weird I was just going to post exactly the same thing, have you heard this or just a guess? :wink:

[pontius pilate]

That's so weird I was just going to post exactly the same thing, have you heard this or just a guess? :wink:

WTF
I don't know what to make if that 1 it be interesting though spoony going there and Barr coming to us. I thought he hated us?

[stoneyburn hibs]

Darren barr to hibs ;)

Let this ^ be a load o p!sh please

[Cabbage7062]

Darren barr to hibs ;)

Hope this is a joke

[YehButNoBut]

Looks like the Motherwell side will be missing most of their better players next season.

Football Rumours ‏@iTransferGossip Preston are poised to win the race to sign out-of-contract Motherwell star Chris Humphrey #PNE (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PNE&src=hash) #MFC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MFC&src=hash)

[hfc rd]

Looks like the Motherwell side will be missing most of their better players next season.

Football Rumours ‏@iTransferGossip Preston are poised to win the race to sign out-of-contract Motherwell star Chris Humphrey #PNE (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PNE&src=hash) #MFC (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MFC&src=hash)


I hope we get Higdon, but then again. I won't be surprised if he went down south as well.

[Pretty Boy]

Steve Lomas looking quite likely to be new Milwall manager. Between him and Steve Kean apparently.

Couple of Milwall fans I know not happy because of his West Ham past.

He's done a good job at St Js and would be a loss to them imo.

[Billy Whizz]

Steve Lomas looking quite likely to be new Milwall manager. Between him and Steve Kean apparently.

Couple of Milwall fans I know not happy because of his West Ham past.

Steve Kean was rumoured to be "The Special ones" assistant at Chelski

[Teapot]

Steve Lomas looking quite likely to be new Milwall manager. Between him and Steve Kean apparently.

Couple of Milwall fans I know not happy because of his West Ham past.

He's doneba good job at St Js and would be a loss to them imo.


Would be good news for us. With craig, lomas and probably davidson leaving they won't get anywhere near the same heights next season.

No way Motherwell will be as good next year and i would imagine both Caley and Utd will be losing key players.

We should really be aiming high next year if we can recruit a good striker.

[YehButNoBut]

Would be good news for us. With craig, lomas and probably davidson leaving they won't get anywhere near the same heights next season.

No way Motherwell will be as good next year and i would imagine both Caley and Utd will be losing key players.

We should really be aiming high next year if we can recruit a good striker.

Caley already lost one :wink:

[Teapot]

Caley already lost one :wink:

The midfield general as well :aok:.

Dundee Utd signed Brian Graham last week as a replacement to Daly. Spoke to a guy who saw him quite often at Raith Rovers and he reckons he will struggle to make the step up.

[SMAXXA]

Dundee UTD, Hearts and Aberdeen in for Badwillie, surprised we've not been in for him

[YehButNoBut]

I believe Jesus has now been confirmed as Pellegrini's first signing for Man City. :not worth

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/03/jesus-navas-manchester-city-signs-17m

[CallumLaidlaw]

@bbcjimspence: Dundee Utd say they are very close to agreeing a fee with Derby County for Johnny Russell. Deal could be finalised today.

[Hibee87]

Aberdeen and Motherwell fighting it out to sign Gregg Wylde

[JimBHibees]

Harkins is a decent signing. Big lad who could do with shedding a few punds but was very good with the ball at his feet in the recent Dundee game.

Is Harkins trying to sign for as many SPL teams as possible in one year, that is 3 in 6 months or so. Bizarre.

[The Sea-gull]

Dundee UTD, Hearts and Aberdeen in for Badwillie, surprised we've not been in for him

If we are not in for him (I'm not "in the know" so all of this is just guesses) then it'll be because we will be trying to throw everything at getting Leigh Griffiths and they are too similar and we could never afford both.

My worry is that we spend the summer playing the long game, the waiting game, trying to get LG and then finally give up at the last minute only to find lots of other decent targets (like Goodwillie for example) have gone elsewhere and we are left with little time to sign anyone and make a quick cheap signing.

Definitely worth holding out for LG but maybe we should not do it all summer long and there has to come a point when a line is drawn under that one, ideally before the start pre-season or at the very least the start of the season. There is a part of me that says just hold right out until the end of the window but that could be disasterous if we don't get him.

Do wonder if the Goodwillie to SPL clubs story is a bit premature, as loan signings are normally done much closer to the start of the season/just before the window closes. United would surely hold the aces there as he has had a decent time in the past with them but money will talk and he could go to whoever is willing to pay the biggest portion of his Blackburn wage.

[Stevie Reid]

Dundee Utd utilising a market that has reaped benefits for them previously: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22762888

[Stevie Reid]

The link is broken but BBC have a headline Preston to sign winger Humphrey (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22768229)

Huge loss for Motherwell.

[hfc rd]

The link is broken but BBC have a headline Preston to sign winger Humphrey (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22768229)

Huge loss for Motherwell.


Lining up Gregg Wylde as a replacement but face competition from Aberdeen apparently.

[Alex Trager]

Lining up Gregg Wylde as a replacement but face competition from Aberdeen apparently.

Curious that we're not in for him?

[HoboHarry]

Curious that we're not in for him?
Not really. Harris has broken through, Wylde would command a decent wage and PF probably thinks that money would be better spent elsewhere.

[Aldo]

Curious that we're not in for him?

Who says we're not. Did anyone know we were in for OTJ??? If we are then good but he'll have to fit into the wage structure and work ethics of the team.

On his game a very good player can someone tell me if he has pace cos that's a must this year for ghe team

[YehButNoBut]

Dundee Utd accept around £700k for Johnny Russell, now up to him if he wants to go. If he is valued at £700k then Sparky would be a steal at £500k.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22765076

Barnsley have made an offer to Michael Higdon, would imagine they will pay more than any SPL club (except Celtic) so can't see him remaining in the SPL.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22770408

[Aldo]

Dundee Utd accept around £700k for Johnny Russell, now up to him if he wants to go. If he is valued at £700k then Sparky would be a steal at £500k.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22765076

Barnsley have made an offer to Michael Higdon, would imagine they will pay more than any SPL club (except Celtic) so can't see him remaining in the SPL.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22770408

Agree re sparky. Still think we'll see him in the green and white.

Shame bout Higdon tho. Was really hoping we'd be in for him. Barnsley will offer him considerably more tho.

[Hermit Crab]

@BBCSport: Dundee United accept a third Derby County bid for former Scotland Under-21 striker Johnny Russell. http://t.co/HubCt8OrP7 #bbcfootball #dcfc

[Stevie Reid]

Lomas given permission to speak to Millwall: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22783747

[edinburghhibee]

Dundee utd are also in for McManus

[Sweet Left Peg]

Dundee utd are also in for McManus

I don't think that we should be touching Thomas.....

[edinburghhibee]

I don't think that we should touch Thomas.....

Bbbboooooo!!!!!!!

What's oor tam up to nowadays???? Could he still do a job behind deek and gaz???

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

West Ham have had an offer of £14.5m rejected for Alvaro Negredo. Pity, wouldve been a great signing.

[Speedway]

12 days to go before PST gets underway.

It's all a bit quiet.

[bingo70]

12 days to go before PST gets underway.

It's all a bit quiet.

There's normally a quiet couple of weeks when we're told people are on holiday.

Not sure if the people they talk about are fenlon, petrie and co or the players? Not sure at this stage who's the most important when it comes to doing deals

[J-C]

There's normally a quiet couple of weeks when we're told people are on holiday.

Not sure if the people they talk about are fenlon, petrie and co or the players? Not sure at this stage who's the most important when it comes to doing deals


This, been a long season, holidays, and family time is needed to refresh the body and soul, except for the ones on international duty that is.

[neil7908]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22778697

Very much a "BBC understands that..." article but still interesting that although our name is mentioned at the bottom of the page referencing the rumours about him coming to us on loan in January, we're not credited with an interest now.

This may of course be because Hibs are (correctly) keeping our cards close to our chest but after all the speculation in January and folk on here suggesting there was genuine interest from us, it would be somewhat surprising if we're not looking at him.

I have to be honest and say I haven't seen much of him so cant say if I'd be desperate for us to bring him in but we definitely need another wide player. Would hope that if Fenlon is keen we wouldn't be losing out to Motherwell or Aberdeen.

[BSEJVT]

Could be that he jacked us around in January or that the emergence of Harris & Handling has meant budget could be better sent elsewhere.

Failing that we could be going to offer Done a deal:greengrin

[DaveF]

Wylde has had his contract cancelled at Bolton. Now a free agent.

[Stevie Reid]

Amazing to think that someone could price themselves out of a move to Barca: -

BBC Sport's Saj Chowdhury reports: "Barcelona are not interested in signing Chelsea defender signing David Luiz, according to a source close to the Spanish champions. However, the Catalan giants have made strengthening the defence their number one priority and have already begun their pursuit. Barca were interested in bringing Paris St-Germain's Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva to the Nou Camp, but they could not afford to match his salary demands."

[ekhibee]

Just wondered if all or any of these players that Rangers have snapped up/are interested in, were offered deals by SPL clubs? I see Gomis and Bauben have now been linked with Rangers (on BBC website), surely clubs like Hibs and a few others must be tempted to go for them (not just these 2 players). I'm not being naive, but maybe it's an enditement on Scottish football that players would go to a club in the 2nd Div for the money, rather than play at the top level. Unless of course the wages in the SPL (apart from Celtic) are so piss poor that it's a no brainer. Just wondered what peoples thoughts were on this, because it's likely Rangers will not be playing in the SPL for a couple of seasons anyway unless the SPL/SFA etc change the rules to allow them back in.

[hfc rd]

Just wondered if all or any of these players that Rangers have snapped up/are interested in, were offered deals by SPL clubs? I see Gomis and Bauben have now been linked with Rangers (on BBC website), surely clubs like Hibs and a few others must be tempted to go for them (not just these 2 players). I'm not being naive, but maybe it's an enditement on Scottish football that players would go to a club in the 2nd Div for the money, rather than play at the top level. Unless of course the wages in the SPL (apart from Celtic) are so piss poor that it's a no brainer. Just wondered what peoples thoughts were on this, because it's likely Rangers will not be playing in the SPL for a couple of seasons anyway unless the SPL/SFA etc change the rules to allow them back in.



Aberdeen & Hearts are interested in Gomis & Buaben according to STV. Wouldn't mind seeing them at Hibs but think we need to try and get 2 strikers signed up IMO.

[Heisenberg]

Rangers and Aberdeen have confirmed they've got no interest in signing Buaben or Gomis. Sounds like their agent was at it.

@RFC_Official: PRESS: Rangers Football Club can confirm we have no interest in signing Prince Buaben and Morgaro Gomis: http://t.co/IhB2vCXnCh

@AberdeenFC: Reports linking AFC to Morgaro Gomis & Prince Buaben are completely without foundation.The Club has not made any offers to these players

[brydekirk]

Agent guff

[Future17]

Amazing to think that someone could price themselves out of a move to Barca: -

BBC Sport's Saj Chowdhury reports: "Barcelona are not interested in signing Chelsea defender signing David Luiz, according to a source close to the Spanish champions. However, the Catalan giants have made strengthening the defence their number one priority and have already begun their pursuit. Barca were interested in bringing Paris St-Germain's Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva to the Nou Camp, but they could not afford to match his salary demands."

:agree:

PSG paid crazy money for TS and Ibra.

[sambajustice]

Appears as if Motherwell are getting ripped apart! That Ojaama or whatever his name is, is off to warsaw.

Are there any teams in the SPL actually strengthening?? Everyone seems to be losing players!

[Alex Trager]

Appears as if Motherwell are getting ripped apart! That Ojaama or whatever his name is, is off to warsaw.

Are there any teams in the SPL actually strengthening?? Everyone seems to be losing players!

Hopefully we can strengthen. We should look at Higdon I would say

[brydekirk]

The sheep seem to be trying hard to strengthen, wont be easy the amount of players they lost/let go.

[bingo70]

Lomas agrees to take over at millwall.

[GreenCastle]

Lomas has left St J

That's good news for us as seemed to do a decent job there.

[Speedway]

Lomas out, Fenlon in

[carnoustiehibee]

Jim Spence ‏@bbcjimspence 7m

Interesting stuff from East Fife tonight. Christian Nade has signed and the club will be full time next season.

[sambajustice]

Jim Spence ‏@bbcjimspence 7m

Interesting stuff from East Fife tonight. Christian Nade has signed and the club will be full time next season.

:Ummm:

[hfc rd]

Hopefully we can strengthen. We should look at Higdon I would say


I'd definitely take Higdon but Barnsley also in for him.

[hfc rd]

Lomas has left St J

That's good news for us as seemed to do a decent job there.


Murray Davidson to go with him?

[theonlywayisup]

Always like to look / laugh at the Football Rumours website, so thought I would look at the Hertz page. Funny actually!! Funny that there are not many posts on who they think they will sign, but there are some.

06 Jun 2013 14:24:57
BBC and STV websites says we've offered contracts to Morgano Gomis, Prince Bauben and David Goodwilie. Canny be that skint lol

03 Jun 2013 15:52:03
Just spoke to colin nish in willy hills he turned down pre season training with us he is going to dumbarton if they can get wages for him

03 Jun 2013 10:18:34
Goodwillie deal is close, season long loan with view to permenant same as Wilson, Murray Davidson in talks and waiting for a decision from Boyd but know Lockie is nipping him 24/7 to join.

02 Jun 2013 19:44:00
Colin nish to sign on Tuesday one year deal struggling to see why we would other than Locke knows him and what he's about

02 Jun 2013 19:19:28
Murray davidson in talks with us, Doncaster and sevco. Despite our financial problems, he is open of a move to hearts. This would be a great signing and I'm very excited as my source is a very reliable one. The same source who informed me two weeks before it was confirmed about Wilson was signing. The source has also been spot with many things over the last few years. It's either us, sevco or Doncaster. And I'm quite confident he will choose us. "Hearts are a massive club with great fans and history. " That's Davidsons words. Encouraging.

01 Jun 2013 10:48:01
Boyd, Goodwillie and Arfield have agreed deals, also possibility Rudi may be coming back.

[pontius pilate]

Just saw the Gregg wylde snippet on sky news encouraging that its not about money but playing time for him. I would like to think paddy has made an approach as we were quite close I believe in January for him. He would bring directness and speed on one side with Harris in the other Craig through the middle it sounds so good

[TRC]

I think some decent young guys being released from EPL teams will be looked at George Francombe anyone?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22817793

[Eyrie]

I think some decent young guys being released from EPL teams will be looked at George Francombe anyone?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22817793

Personally I thought he was a decent prospect, but Fenlon preferred Doherty which makes a permanent deal very unlikely.

[Vault Boy]

I think some decent young guys being released from EPL teams will be looked at George Francombe anyone?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22817793

I think that Ryan McGivern could do a job. :dunno:

[gegs70]

Any strikers on the horizon?

[Joe]

Noel Hunt :dunno:

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

"@AgentFA1: Stephen McPhail will sign for Hibernian #Hibs" probably aload of *****, but just thought id put it out there.

[Vault Boy]

"@AgentFA1: Stephen McPhail will sign for Hibernian #Hibs" probably aload of *****, but just thought id put it out there.

He also said that we are closing a deal to sign Sparky permanently or something along those lines, again, probably a load of asterisks.

[FromTheCapital]

Always like to look / laugh at the Football Rumours website, so thought I would look at the Hertz page. Funny actually!! Funny that there are not many posts on who they think they will sign, but there are some.

06 Jun 2013 14:24:57
BBC and STV websites says we've offered contracts to Morgano Gomis, Prince Bauben and David Goodwilie. Canny be that skint lol

03 Jun 2013 15:52:03
Just spoke to colin nish in willy hills he turned down pre season training with us he is going to dumbarton if they can get wages for him

03 Jun 2013 10:18:34
Goodwillie deal is close, season long loan with view to permenant same as Wilson, Murray Davidson in talks and waiting for a decision from Boyd but know Lockie is nipping him 24/7 to join.

02 Jun 2013 19:44:00
Colin nish to sign on Tuesday one year deal struggling to see why we would other than Locke knows him and what he's about

02 Jun 2013 19:19:28
Murray davidson in talks with us, Doncaster and sevco. Despite our financial problems, he is open of a move to hearts. This would be a great signing and I'm very excited as my source is a very reliable one. The same source who informed me two weeks before it was confirmed about Wilson was signing. The source has also been spot with many things over the last few years. It's either us, sevco or Doncaster. And I'm quite confident he will choose us. "Hearts are a massive club with great fans and history. " That's Davidsons words. Encouraging.

01 Jun 2013 10:48:01
Boyd, Goodwillie and Arfield have agreed deals, also possibility Rudi may be coming back.
To be fair though, they are all a load of pish! Hibs rumours page says that Gary Caldwell is set to quit Wigan and join Hibs again... :greengrin

[hfc rd]

Heard David Clarkson's name getting mentioned by two guys standing in the club shop queue. Along with Liam Boyce and Tom Pope. Took it as a pinch of salt but we will wait and see.

[The Sea-gull]

Paper talk today is of Ian Vigurs being linked with Motherwell and Sevco. Thought I heard on radio he had signed for Oldham. anyway, we couldn't complete with Sevco but if he doesn't go there and Motherwell are looking at him, surely we could put something in front of him. Gamble to an extent as players like him often don't settle away from the unit they are used to but he wouldn't cost anything.

Also, reading LG's quotes sounds as if he is going to give it a go at Wolves next season so perhaps sadly, time to put that one to bed. Decent focus for replacements? Billy McKay at ICT - not sure what his contract situation is but if theres not much left then won't be a huge fee. Again trouble with him is like Vigurs, will he play as well at another team. Not as exciting or as good as LG but good SPL goalscoring record last season though. If we can't get Leigh then we should get ourselves in the mix for David Goodwillie while he is available. He may choose United and they will be in a strong position with the emotional ties and now will have some free wages/cash with the Russel sale but worth getting in there.

Other players worth considering - Higdon/Heffernan good big strikers with an eye for goal. Higdon will probably want a bigger team than us but worth a shot.

Tin hat on but perhaps a Goodwillie or Billy McKay and Higdon or Heffernan might be a better use of cash than throwing it all at Leigh. Really not sure as Leigh is the best player we have had in a long time but even with him on fire the team struggled at times last season so it would be good to have more than one goal scoring option and try to develop a partnership.

[The Sea-gull]

Heard David Clarkson's name getting mentioned by two guys standing in the club shop queue. Along with Liam Boyce and Tom Pope. Took it as a pinch of salt but we will wait and see.

Clarkson might be worth a shot. Was decent for Well and a good age now to get his career started. Sort of player that will interest Hearts, Aberdeen, Dundee United and Motherwell. We'll all be in for the same players this season and the good thing at least is that nobaody has cash to sign tons of strikers so we should all get someone from the names being banded about.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

Paper talk today is of Ian Vigurs being linked with Motherwell and Sevco. Thought I heard on radio he had signed for Oldham. anyway, we couldn't complete with Sevco but if he doesn't go there and Motherwell are looking at him, surely we could put something in front of him. Gamble to an extent as players like him often don't settle away from the unit they are used to but he wouldn't cost anything.

Also, reading LG's quotes sounds as if he is going to give it a go at Wolves next season so perhaps sadly, time to put that one to bed. Decent focus for replacements? Billy McKay at ICT - not sure what his contract situation is but if theres not much left then won't be a huge fee. Again trouble with him is like Vigurs, will he play as well at another team. Not as exciting or as good as LG but good SPL goalscoring record last season though. If we can't get Leigh then we should get ourselves in the mix for David Goodwillie while he is available. He may choose United and they will be in a strong position with the emotional ties and now will have some free wages/cash with the Russel sale but worth getting in there.

Other players worth considering - Higdon/Heffernan good big strikers with an eye for goal. Higdon will probably want a bigger team than us but worth a shot.

Tin hat on but perhaps a Goodwillie or Billy McKay and Higdon or Heffernan might be a better use of cash than throwing it all at Leigh. Really not sure as Leigh is the best player we have had in a long time but even with him on fire the team struggled at times last season so it would be good to have more than one goal scoring option and try to develop a partnership.

I get this. Leigh is by far the best player I've seen at ER in a good while. Probably since Riordan's first spell.

This year however, we have struggled when teams shut off Leigh. I do think that it would be good to have two good strikers to give teams more to think about. Big man, wee man combo perhaps.

Saying that i would like to sign Leigh and get another like big Taylor or a Higdon type then we have killed two birds.

[Speedway]

"@AgentFA1: Stephen McPhail will sign for Hibernian #Hibs" probably aload of *****, but just thought id put it out there.

No-one else having this one?

Leader on the park? Check
Full International? Check
Experienced? Check
Attacking? Check
Yet another midfielder? Check

[Andy74]

No-one else having this one?

Leader on the park? Check
Full International? Check
Experienced? Check
Attacking? Check
Yet another midfielder? Check

Irish? Check

[Speedway]

Irish? Check

And if Pat really does want all his signings in by the start of pre-season training (a week today) we're in for quite the week on the new arrivals front.

Still no-one officially confirmed as having been released?

[Lmc2105]

And if Pat really does want all his signings in by the start of pre-season training (a week today) we're in for quite the week on the new arrivals front.

Still no-one officially confirmed as having been released?


yeah a noticed that speedway ... very annoying especially when trying to update the football manager file for next season :greengrin

[J-C]

And if Pat really does want all his signings in by the start of pre-season training (a week today) we're in for quite the week on the new arrivals front.

Still no-one officially confirmed as having been released?


Pretty sure contracts expire June 30th

[Lmc2105]

And if Pat really does want all his signings in by the start of pre-season training (a week today) we're in for quite the week on the new arrivals front.

Still no-one officially confirmed as having been released?


yeah a noticed that speedway ... very annoying especially when trying to update the football manager file for next season :greengrin

[BEEJ]

And if Pat really does want all his signings in by the start of pre-season training (a week today) we're in for quite the week on the new arrivals front.

Still no-one officially confirmed as having been released?
Only Eoin Doyle and Scott Smith thus far.

[Chump]

When do you think we'll unearth the new Boozie, Libbra, Latapy or Ulrik Laursen??

One or two like that this summer will surely see us cement a higher league position and hopefully go another year without losing to the Yams......

[GreenOnions]

When do you think we'll unearth the new Boozie, Libbra, Latapy or Ulrik Laursen??

One or two like that this summer will surely see us cement a higher league position and hopefully go another year without losing to the Yams......

Who knows. McLeish certainly worked well in the transfer market - altho he had a fair bit of cash to do so. Mowbray did well too but I feel that Pat Fenlon has shown promise in this area as well. Fingers crossed for this summer. It will be great if two or three of our own youngsters can really make a big and consistent impact next season too.

I'd also like to say that my ambition would not simply be "not losing" to Hearts. I'd like to see us targetting turning them over time after time, home and away, season after season.

[Unseen work]

When do you think we'll unearth the new Boozie, Libbra, Latapy or Ulrik Laursen??

One or two like that this summer will surely see us cement a higher league position and hopefully go another year without losing to the Yams......

Depends in what was as all are very different players? You mean skilful foreign players? You could possible argue Claros is one... Not as good some would say but when you consider the amount of cash we have now compared to then I would say he's up their as far as what we can afford!

[YehButNoBut]

Looks like Iain Vigurs is off to Motherwell.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22853309

Iain Vigurs has had a medical at Motherwell and is in continuing discussions with a view to moving to the Fir Park club.

[JimBHibees]

When do you think we'll unearth the new Boozie, Libbra, Latapy or Ulrik Laursen??

One or two like that this summer will surely see us cement a higher league position and hopefully go another year without losing to the Yams......

He was pants

[Piqué]

Vigurs would have been a good signing had we gone in for him. As we have already signed Liam Craig I don't think that was ever going to be the case though.

[SMAXXA]

He was pants

I actually quite liked him for the short time he was here Jim

[West hamBERNIAN]

He was pants

he definitely was not. great skill. tore many a defence apart. he'd piss all over the spl these days

[Platinum Scotty]

http://www.brandish.tv/2013/06/11/man-utd-confirm-robert-lewandowski-signing-on-club-website-then-delete-it.html

just seen this on Newsnow.........they did the same thing just before Moyes was announced didnt they?

[hfc rd]

Celtic reject a £4M bid from Hull City for Gary Hooper. Really surprised at that. That a looked a great offer for a player that only has 12 months left on his contract.

[ScottB]

http://www.brandish.tv/2013/06/11/man-utd-confirm-robert-lewandowski-signing-on-club-website-then-delete-it.html

just seen this on Newsnow.........they did the same thing just before Moyes was announced didnt they?

I read that as somebody has made the screenshot as a spoof to try and look like Man Utd had accidentally put it on their site?

[Teapot]

Celtic reject a £4M bid from Hull City for Gary Hooper. Really surprised at that. That a looked a great offer for a player that only has 12 months left on his contract.

I think they turned down £8 mil in January from Norwich for him to then be non existent in two ties against Juve. They must be looking to get a figure somewhere near £8 mil. Stupid money.

[Speedway]

Apparently we're looking at Dominic Blizzard, who is a free agent currently.

[SMAXXA]

Apparently we're looking at Domonic Blizzard, who is a free agent currently.

Another midfielder, 6ft 2" mind. Not sure we will be in for this guy, maybe if Thomo doesn't sign right enough

[Dibben]

Apparently we're looking at Dominic Blizzard, who is a free agent currently.

Snow chance we'll get him...

[brydekirk]

Snow chance we'll get him...

Dont know about that, this boy could have a storming time at hibs.

[Alex Trager]

Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen agree on transfer for Andre schurrle

[Teapot]

Dont know about that, this boy could have a storming time at hibs.

I reckon there could be a flurry of bids for the boy......

[Stevie Reid]

Could add some much needed grit to the midfield.

[At The Edge]

Apparently we're looking at Dominic Blizzard, who is a free agent currently.

Not sure on this one, reports state that he tends to drift in and out of games

[JimBHibees]

We dont have a snowballs chance in hell of getting him. :greengrin:duck::embarrass

[sleeping giant]

He was pants

You are having a laugh. The boy oozed class.

[bingo70]

Aberdeen sign Calvin Zola, is he any good?

[Bad Habits]

Aberdeen sign Calvin Zola, is he any good?

Decent player, burton didn't want to let him go IIRC. Tall, strong but a bit clumsy a la Gregory Tade

[Billy Whizz]

Decent player, burton didn't want to let him go IIRC. Tall, strong but a bit clumsy a la Gregory Tade

What position does he play

[woodythehibee]

What position does he play

striker

[Stevie Reid]

Aberdeen sign Calvin Zola, is he any good?

83 goals in 311 career appearances. Will probably be decent for them.

Quite impressed with Aberdeen's business thus far.

[Bad Habits]

What position does he play

Striker and I think he has played right wing a few times

[Unseen work]

83 goals in 311 career appearances. Will probably be decent for them.

Quite impressed with Aberdeen's business thus far.

Think there signings will definitely boost their squad but don't think I'd have them at hibs, Robson undoubtedly was a very good player but at 34 is a very short term option and won't have the same impact on games. And flood is a hit or miss most games. Personally think our midfield is in a stronger position. As for Zola don't know much of him but I would be hoping we could get better!

[SMAXXA]

83 goals in 311 career appearances. Will probably be decent for them.

Quite impressed with Aberdeen's business thus far.

I think he will do very well up here

[JimBHibees]

I think he will do very well up here

Yep watched him in the league 2 play offs and looked a real handful. A bit hit and miss skill wise however would be amazed if he didnt score a few here.

[The Sea-gull]

83 goals in 311 career appearances. Will probably be decent for them.

Quite impressed with Aberdeen's business thus far.

I was impressed with aberdeen's business last summer and in other summers too but while they often look in better shape than a lot of teams they haven't done anything for a few years. Robson was a good player but whether he still is, who knows. Think he will do ok though similar job to what Gavin Rae did if not better as he will provide more assists and score more goals. Flood is decent spl standard but not hugely exciting. No idea what the striker is like. Players like him coming to the spl have proven to be a bit hit and miss over the years. If he is good though they could get goals with McGinn and Hayes out wide. Mcinnes is prob best manager they have had since calderwood too.

[SMAXXA]

I was impressed with aberdeen's business last summer and in other summers too but while they often look in better shape than a lot of teams they haven't done anything for a few years. Robson was a good player but whether he still is, who knows. Think he will do ok though similar job to what Gavin Rae did if not better as he will provide more assists and score more goals. Flood is decent spl standard but not hugely exciting. No idea what the striker is like. Players like him coming to the spl have proven to be a bit hit and miss over the years. If he is good though they could get goals with McGinn and Hayes out wide. Mcinnes is prob best manager they have had since calderwood too.

Totally agree with you, I remember reading last season folk saying they have done great with their signings and will be really strong and that didn't materialise. I look at the signings they have made this year and I think they will add a solid foundation but wont transfer their fortunes into a considerably better team IMO. Who would you rather have Thomson, Flood or Robson? I know who I would rather have.

[ballengeich]

We dont have a snowballs chance in hell of getting him. :greengrin:duck::embarrass

Hail! Hail! ..

[Stevie Reid]

Totally agree with you, I remember reading last season folk saying they have done great with their signings and will be really strong and that didn't materialise. I look at the signings they have made this year and I think they will add a solid foundation but wont transfer their fortunes into a considerably better team IMO. Who would you rather have Thomson, Flood or Robson? I know who I would rather have.

Does that mean we've got him then, Gary?! :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

He was pants

What a sport football is for opinions. I seem to recall him not being pants in the slightest!

[YehButNoBut]

West Ham United FC ‏@whufc_official West Ham United are delighted to announce the permanent transfer of striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool. http://www.whufc.com/articles/20130619/hammers-capture-carroll_2236884_3213933 … (http://t.co/96lr2CIs8C) #COYI (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23COYI&src=hash)

6 year deal at around £15 million, will be good signing for them. :agree:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNIA3UfCAAEej8i.jpg

[Billy Whizz]

Cillian Sheridan leaving Killie to join Apoel Nicosia who are managed by ex Jambo Manager Paulo Sergio

[JimBHibees]

What a sport football is for opinions. I seem to recall him not being pants in the slightest!

As you say it is about opinions. Cant particularly remember him doing much for us beyond his first game. If he was that good he would have ripped the SPL up cant remember any of that. He had talent but delivered not alot IMO, hence pants. :greengrin

[Vault Boy]

I think he has been mentioned before, but is William Gros still set to be out of contract with Killie? Seemed pretty good with what I've seen of him (although admittedly not that much) and with Jimmy's arrival, might there be some interest from Hibs? Just wondering what some other fans make of him, seeing as the rumours are pretty dry right now. :greengrin

[Ryan69]

West Ham United FC ‏@whufc_official West Ham United are delighted to announce the permanent transfer of striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool. http://www.whufc.com/articles/20130619/hammers-capture-carroll_2236884_3213933 … (http://t.co/96lr2CIs8C) #COYI (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23COYI&src=hash)

6 year deal at around £15 million, will be good signing for them. :agree:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNIA3UfCAAEej8i.jpg

What a signing? Cant understand how so much money has passed through his way. He is rank rotten! Im probably better than him..lol

[AngusHibby]

https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1080306545/GetAttachment_normal.jpgTancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri (https://twitter.com/tancredipalmeri)19h (https://twitter.com/tancredipalmeri/status/347105466322653184)
PSG have ALREADY an agreement for 2014 with Arsene Wenger, according to Sky Italy

Interesting...

Reliable Source as well

[SMAXXA]

Does that mean we've got him then, Gary?! :greengrin

Na mate not been decided yet, he's just had another offer this week aswell from wait for it......Kazakhstan, crazy dosh mind. forgot to email you back today, not been told anything about Webster mate I wouldn't rule out Stevenson either to be fair.

[Unseen work]

Na mate not been decided yet, he's just had another offer this week aswell from wait for it......Kazakhstan, crazy dosh mind. forgot to email you back today, not been told anything about Webster mate I wouldn't rule out Stevenson either to be fair.

As in Ryan Stevenson?! Pleaaaase no

[West hamBERNIAN]

What a signing? Cant understand how so much money has passed through his way. He is rank rotten! Im probably better than him..lol

He was superb last season, go to most home games and he or diame were the best players every time they played. If west ham keep diame I'm fairly confident they'll be in Europe next year. There's another striker gonna sign too probably demba ba.

[West hamBERNIAN]

As in Ryan Stevenson?! Pleaaaase no
He was awful last season for me, would much rather have sproule back than him and I definitely don't want sproule back.

[YehButNoBut]

Heard it from a few yams that after he was released from them that we had held talks with him. Would be a decent enough signing I think as he's quite versatile a bit like Stevenson but right sided.

They were quite disappointed he was released as well.

According to Keekback we've signed Fraser Mullen

http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/index.php?/topic/129234-is-this-old-news/

[Alex Trager]

Manchester United have had a £12m bid to reunite new manager David Moyes with England defender Leighton Baines rejected by Everton.

Bbc

[Alex Trager]

New Juventus striker Carlos Tevez says he is proud to wear the team's famous number 10 jersey after completing a £12m move from Manchester City.

Also bbc

Interesting move for Tevez.

[Del Boy]

Looking around the SPL (apart from Celtic) at who other teams have signed so far, is there any you would have liked to see at Hibs? Inverness and Ross County have signed a few boys i've not heard of. Aberdeen made a few signings and possibly I'd have liked Gregg Wylde and maybe Robson (but he may now be past it). United have signed 8 new players but think only Goodwillie would be a certain starter for us. Motherwell have made some good signings - Vigurs, in particular, I rate. St Johnstone signed Wotherspoon - who I dont think is good enough for Hibs. Killie are in a bit of a mess and dont think theyve signed anyone. All in all not a great deal happening, Goodwillie probably best signing but dont think there's too much to worry about. Feeling OK about Hibs next season but we need a quality striker in.

[Waxy]

I just had a peek on keekback.
What planet are these guys on?
They say Boyds signed for Duisberg for 6 months for free.
However a few of them think that he only wants to play for the yams and that he'll sign for them once they are out of trouble in 6 months time.
Why do they think players want to play for them and no one else.
Do they think they're special or something?

[Heisenberg]

They also told us Goodwillie was signing for them. I wouldn't take any notice.

[Speedway]

So....anybody got a signing rumour?

[brian6-2]

So....anybody got a signing rumour?

aye, suarez to arsenal.

[easty]

aye, suarez to arsenal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23222924

Why would he go to Arsenal? Can't see it happening to be honest. He'll move to a team where he can win trophies, probably Real Madrid.

[brian6-2]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23222924

Why would he go to Arsenal? Can't see it happening to be honest. He'll move to a team where he can win trophies, probably Real Madrid.

champions league maybe? bookies stopped taking bets on it happening.

He looks like he would love to get his teeth into a move to london.

[Ritchie]

David Villa to Spurs??

that would be a fantastic signing.

looks like Spurs are building a decent team for next season with Paulinho also heading there.

[brian6-2]

David Villa to Spurs??

that would be a fantastic signing.

looks like Spurs are building a decent team for next season with Paulinho also heading there.

wilfried bony from vitesse to swansea tae, 13million blabs. swansea will have a decent wee team if they keep michu.

[Ritchie]

wilfried bony from vitesse to swansea tae, 13million blabs. swansea will have a decent wee team if they keep michu.

I think they'll keep Michu due to him not finishing the season as good as he started.

[green.and.white]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23222924

Why would he go to Arsenal? Can't see it happening to be honest. He'll move to a team where he can win trophies, probably Real Madrid.

There must actually be some money there to spend then, didnt see that coming. Wonder if that bid means the Higuain deal is done and theyre looking for a partner.

[brian6-2]

cavani signs for psg and lewandowski for bayern.

[Alex Trager]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23222924

More on Saurez

[hfc rd]

cavani signs for psg and lewandowski for bayern.


Cavani hasn't signed for PSG yet, neither has Lewandowski for Bayern Munich. Napoli & PSG are locked in talks about a deal being done but Edinson hasn't signed for them or had his medical. Regarding the Lewandowski deal, I'm sure Jurgen Klopp said that Lewandowski isn't leaving this season but is pretty sure that he will be a Bayern Munich player in season 2014/15 when his contract expires.

[brian6-2]

Cavani hasn't signed for PSG yet, neither has Lewandowski for Bayern Munich. Napoli & PSG are locked in talks about a deal being done but Edinson hasn't signed for them or had his medical. Regarding the Lewandowski deal, I'm sure Jurgen Klopp said that Lewandowski isn't leaving this season but is pretty sure that he will be a Bayern Munich player in season 2014/15 when his contract expires.

cavani is all but done mate, psg met the 64 euro release clause today and he has accepted 14m euros a year.

[Heisenberg]

@SkySportsPeteO: Former Motherwell striker Michael Higdon has joined Dutch side NEC Nijmegen. #well

[KanyeWestLower]

Just seen Higdon is off to Holland! Same team as Victor Pallson NEC

[KanyeWestLower]

@SkySportsPeteO: Former Motherwell striker Michael Higdon has joined Dutch side NEC Nijmegen. #well

Far too quick me!

[hfc rd]

cavani is all but done mate, psg met the 64 euro release clause today and he has accepted 14m euros a year.



Cool. Will take your word for it. Some attacking line-up they are going to have!


Ibrahimovich Cavani



Lavezzi Pastore Lucas Moura

[Ritchie]

David Villa to Spurs??

that would be a fantastic signing.

looks like Spurs are building a decent team for next season with Paulinho also heading there.

looks as if Villa is joining Athletico Madrid

[hfc rd]

looks as if Villa is joining Athletico Madrid


Got big shoes to fill at Atletico Madrid after Falcao's departure to Monaco. I hope he does get back to his best as he was absolutely brilliant before he got that nasty injury that sidelined him for months.

[Alex Trager]

Got big shoes to fill at Atletico Madrid after Falcao's departure to Monaco. I hope he does get back to his best as he was absolutely brilliant before he got that nasty injury that sidelined him for months.

Hearing it's the same amount as we sold brown for?

[Alex Trager]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8813979/SPL-Ross-County-sign-former-Motherwell-defender-Steven-Saunders

[Ritchie]

Got big shoes to fill at Atletico Madrid after Falcao's departure to Monaco. I hope he does get back to his best as he was absolutely brilliant before he got that nasty injury that sidelined him for months.

would have loved to see him in the premiership!

[Ritchie]

Hearing it's the same amount as we sold brown for?

correct! :agree:

[J-C]

Burnley's Charlie Austin fails medical at Hull on SSN

[Alex Trager]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8814504/Dortmund-complete-signing-of-Liverpool-target-Henrikh-Mkhitaryan-from-Shakhtar

[green.and.white]

Michael Ngoo joins Yeovil on a year long loan. They would have been better snapping up Nade before he joined east fife.

[brian6-2]

everton sign Gerard Deulofeu on a season long loan, although a loan thats probably signing of the season. they reckon the lad will be as good as ronaldo in a couple of seasons.

[easty]

everton sign Gerard Deulofeu on a season long loan, although a loan thats probably signing of the season. they reckon the lad will be as good as ronaldo in a couple of seasons.

Who reckons that?

[Alex Trager]

Who reckons that?

I had him in FIFA and he was a class act :)

[brian6-2]

Who reckons that?

Mourinho, Villanova, Guardiola and about every other major name in football.

[Gmack7]

Mourinho, Villanova, Guardiola and about every other major name in football.

Aye but does pat agree?that is the defineing opinion

[brian6-2]

Aye but does pat agree?that is the defineing opinion

hahaha!! i think pat would agree mate, he's nae harris though :wink:

[Liams]

I had him in FIFA and he was a class act :)

Meee toooo and kiko boy tooo! If its anything to go by on fifa and utube, he will be amazing...... However nish in fifa11 was a goal machine.. So who knows

[Greendub]

Have signed barca winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan for this season, he's easily one of the brightest prospects in Spanish football and is tipped to set the footballing world a light.

Great move by Everton, can see him tearing the premiership a new a#sehole this coming season!

[Keith_M]

Have signed barca winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan for this season, he's easily one of the brightest prospects in Spanish football and is tipped to set the footballing world a light.

Great move by Everton, can see him tearing the premiership a new a#sehole this coming season!


Cheats! I bet they've got debt as well!






:wink:

[Ryan69]

Watched him in under 20 world cup....Fantastic player!

[Scouse Hibee]

Have signed barca winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan for this season, he's easily one of the brightest prospects in Spanish football and is tipped to set the footballing world a light.

Great move by Everton, can see him tearing the premiership a new a#sehole this coming season!

Hope he likes a relagation battle :greengrin

[LeighLoyal]

Seems to be an endless supply of these Spanish super kids

[Leishy1995]

He's a brilliant young player.

It'll be good to see him in england

[KanyeWestLower]

Made some really good signings already, would defo expect them to be pushing for 5th

[Greendub]

Cheats! I bet they've got debt as well!






:wink:
there will be a thread on the mountain by tonight confirming this haha

[nellio]

Going to go home for the Cardiff Everton game hopefully so looking forward to seeing him play.

[Hermit Crab]

That's wanyama away to Southampton for 12.5 mil

[blackpoolhibs]

Wayne Rooney has flown home from United's foreign tour with a hamstring injury. Let the conspiracy theories begin. :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Seems to be an endless supply of these Spanish super kids

Shows the benefit of a structured programme, decent facilities and a good scouting network.

[brian6-2]

emanuele giaccherini to sunderland is a smashing bit of business, guy was great during the confederetions cup. 6.8 mill

[Hermit Crab]

This is a belter from allisbarry

@BarryAnderson_8: Fine player Victor Wanyama is, but if he fetched £12.5m then Jason Holt must be worth a bit more than the £75k N Forest supposedly offered.

[Hermit Crab]

@DeadlineDayLive: Queens Park Rangers are closing in on a deal for Celtic striker Gary Hooper and are prepared to offer £5m. (Source: Daily Mail)

[FromTheCapital]

SKY SOURCES: Tom Ince declines opportunity to sign for Cardiff.

[Stevie Reid]

This is a belter from allisbarry

@BarryAnderson_8: Fine player Victor Wanyama is, but if he fetched £12.5m then Jason Holt must be worth a bit more than the £75k N Forest supposedly offered.

That boy is a total ****ing tube.

[edinburghhibee]

I've missed oor Barry someone ask him were he's been!

[Hermit Crab]

@TimNash_star: #Wolves are to cancel Eggert Jonsson's contract. Mick McCarthy's last signing cost £600,000 from #Hearts in January 2012 but played 7 games.

[Heisenberg]

This is a belter from allisbarry

@BarryAnderson_8: Fine player Victor Wanyama is, but if he fetched £12.5m then Jason Holt must be worth a bit more than the £75k N Forest supposedly offered.

:faf: Did this kid play in the derbies this season? Cant say I ever noticed him.

[Stevie Reid]

Big spend by Real: -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23288764

[Speedway]

Celtic are going to be the better part of £20m to the good this summer and not all that weakened.

[Ritchie]

This is a belter from allisbarry

@BarryAnderson_8: Fine player Victor Wanyama is, but if he fetched £12.5m then Jason Holt must be worth a bit more than the £75k N Forest supposedly offered.

what a complete and utter moron! :rolleyes:

[TRC]

Didn't see it mentioned but the chris samba transfer smacks of ol Harry's transfer tricks 12m to sign for Anzhi then 12m to qpr then back to Anzhi for 12m. it was like a loan deal but not??

[Alex Trager]

Don't know if it's been mentioned yet or not, united looking at three players http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8821248/Transfer-news-Dundee-United-eye-Carey-among-trialists

[hfc rd]

Thiago signs for Bayern Munich from Barcelona for £21.6M. They must have the strongest midfield in the world now.

[YehButNoBut]

Thiago signs for Bayern Munich from Barcelona for £21.6M. They must have the strongest midfield in the world now.

Looked like he was heading for Man Utd but Pep must have convinced him otherwise.

Rumours are that Man Utd will have another go for Ronaldo or Gareth Bale.

[BVB Hibs]

Thiago signs for Bayern Munich from Barcelona for £21.6M. They must have the strongest midfield in the world now.

3 attacking positions if they play the same formation they did last year, and I think pep would be foolish to switch from (hasn't looked like it during pre season at least). For those 3 positions they have: Muller, Kroos, Robben, Ribery, Goetze, Shaquiri and Thiago. All of those players are world class and four of them will be sitting either on the bench or the stands every week.

Now, I'm a Dortmund fan, so I don't really like Bayern at the best of times, but that seems a little bit ridiculous if you ask me. Bayerns second XI would still walk home with the bundesliga as it stands. Little bit sickened that they have all these quality players but refuse to sell even those they don't need.

However, looks likely that Shaqiri could be on the market to loan/buy soon. Let's hope Petrie wins Euromillions. Cracking player.

[frazeHFC]

Thiago signs for Bayern Munich from Barcelona for £21.6M. They must have the strongest midfield in the world now.


:agree:

Neueur

Lamb
Dante
Badstuber
Alaba

Schweinsteiger
Martinez

Robben
Gotze
Ribery

Madzucikc


With players like Kroos, Gomez and Thiago on the bench.

Scary how good that is!

[green.and.white]

Considering there's still a month and a half of the window left, there has been a lot of very interesting signings made by some of Europe's big teams. Looking forward to the non Hibs season as well!

[HibbyAndy]

Man u want Fabregas 35 Million.

[hfc rd]

:agree:

Neueur

Lamb
Dante
Badstuber
Alaba

Schweinsteiger
Martinez

Robben
Gotze
Ribery

Madzucikc


With players like Kroos, Gomez and Thiago on the bench.

Scary how good that is!



Gomez is away to Fiorentina mate. But like you said, the likes of Kroos, Thiago, Muller, Shaqiri, Luiz Gustavo all on the bench. They basically are going to run away with the Bundesliga Title and German Cup and look a decent bet to retain the CL as well. Don't know any club in Europe that is going to be able to stop them unless Messi and Neymar can click together.

[frazeHFC]

Gomez has signed for Fiorentina. :agree:


Wow. Surprised but a great signing for them. :agree:


hfc rd - yep i even forgot about Shaqiri, Muller etc. Some squad they have!

[brydekirk]

Nicky weaver to Aberdeen, how do they manage it. Ffs

[Alex Trager]

Gomez is away to Fiorentina mate. But like you said, the likes of Kroos, Thiago, Muller, Shaqiri, Luiz Gustavo all on the bench. They basically are going to run away with the Bundesliga Title and German Cup and look a decent bet to retain the CL as well. Don't know any club in Europe that is going to be able to stop them unless Messi and Neymar can click together.

See they have insane quality in the squad but I feel it's a situ like real of years gon by, too much quality to field and maybe too many personalities.

[Alex Trager]

Fabregas chase heating up:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8826469/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-face-four-way-fight-for-Barcelona-s-Cesc-Fabregas
Wonder if RVP will be a selling point for him.

[green.and.white]

See they have insane quality in the squad but I feel it's a situ like real of years gon by, too much quality to field and maybe too many personalities.

I thought the whole point of Thiago leaving Barca was for first team football, how the hell is he going to get in ahead of Schweinsteiger, Martinez, Gotze, Robben or Ribery? Strange one.

[J-C]

Fabregas chase heating up:
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8826469/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-face-four-way-fight-for-Barcelona-s-Cesc-Fabregas
Wonder if RVP will be a selling point for him.


Also after Fellaini, want to make him and Cesc his new midfield, would be an awesome midfield if he pulled these 2 signings off.

[J-C]

Man u want Fabregas 35 Million.


That's Euros remember, around £26m

[God Petrie]

He will go to Arsenal if they bid.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

I thought the whole point of Thiago leaving Barca was for first team football, how the hell is he going to get in ahead of Schweinsteiger, Martinez, Gotze, Robben or Ribery? Strange one.

He is Guardiola's golden boy, he will be first pick IMO

[J-C]

He will go to Arsenal if they bid.


Not according to the guy on SSN, he reckons Man U would be favourites, specially with RVP there and they win things.

[green.and.white]

He is Guardiola's golden boy, he will be first pick IMO

Doubt the Bayern board who forked out 35m for Gotze will be too happy! Haha

[Leighonel]

Doubt the Bayern board who forked out 35m for Gotze will be too happy! Haha

I have a feeling robben wont be first choice and gotze will play as one of the front 3 like he did at dortmund. This leaves space for thiago in midfield.

[jamieross]

He is Guardiola's golden boy, he will be first pick IMO

Before Gotze, Muller or Kroos? No chance.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Before Gotze, Muller or Kroos? No chance.

Time will tell.

I'd wager a score for Dnipro that Thiago will finish season first pick....

[green.and.white]

I have a feeling robben wont be first choice and gotze will play as one of the front 3 like he did at dortmund. This leaves space for thiago in midfield.

If robben has the same attitude and puts in as much effort off the ball as he did last season, it will be difficult to drop him

[hfc rd]

Wayne Rooney confirms he wants to leave and is open to joining Chelsea. Personally from me, I think Moyes should just shaft him out the door now.

[jamieross]

Time will tell.

I'd wager a score for Dnipro that Thiago will finish season first pick....

Go for it. £20 for Dnipro for whoevers wrong? :aok:

[Alex Trager]

I think he'll become a hated figure at arsenal if he goes to OT http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8827494/David-de-Gea-It-would-be-great-if-Cesc-Fabregas-came-to-Manchester-United

[Alex Trager]

Also the quicker rab gets his head down the better. Dortmund have been good to him he should show some loyalty to them. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8827522/Robert-Lewandowski-accepts-he-will-stay-at-Borussia-Dortmund-this-season