Transfer Rumours 2013/14

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28 Jan 2014 00:39:00

What I found annoying was the amount of stuff from PSG saying they didn't want him, be it players, fans and at one point, Monsieur Blanc himself. Throw in JFK saying "no players would leave" - he was quoted as thus - and it reeks back to the Andy Carroll scenario. In fact, 5 days ago, the press were saying Cabaye was happy and wanted to stay, and PSG would not bid.

The 11 hours figure earlier may well have been bullshit but it is certainly been a quick affair from what had been seemingly no interest. Quicker than anything our lethargic buyers can do by a long long shot.

Sam

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28 Jan 2014 10:12:37

In happier news for Newcastle fans, De Jong is on his way for a medical.

RealityCheck

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28 Jan 2014 10:41:52

By Sam | On 28 January 2014 - 10:12 AM

In happier news for Newcastle fans, De Jong is on his way for a medical.

Luuk,Nigel or Siem?

Number 1

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28 Jan 2014 10:52:31

Luuk.

A striker joining is overdue but of course we need a Cabaye replacement now as well.

Carroll.

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28 Jan 2014 11:13:35

Heard something about the players not wanting him, especially Ibra but not sure how much truth there is in that

BR.

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28 Jan 2014 11:50:17

By Shola | On 27 January 2014 - 23:18 PM

Hopefully Grenier is on his way.

By Poe | On 27 January 2014 - 23:21 PM

Grenier, Cabella and Luuk De Jong in and Cabaye out isn't the worst window in the world.

Have you been linked to Grenier? I'm living in Lyon for a year, been to 6 or 7 games so far this season, he's a very good player. I think he plays a bit more advanced than Cabaye; it tends to be two sitting midfielders then Grenier, Gourcuff and Lacazette in support of big Bafe Gomis for Lyon. Very good at free kicks too. He's sort of the main man around here now so I dunno if they'd consider a sale.

Luuk De Jong looks like he's on his way so you've secured him at least.

Number 1

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28 Jan 2014 11:59:15

It's reported in France that Grenier would be interested in a move to Tyneside, and certainly it would mean side-stepping the Montpellier chairman given he seems to hate us.

Telegram Sam

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28 Jan 2014 12:07:31

Are Lyon willing to sell Grenier though?

We were supposedly interested in the summer and they seemed reluctant to let him go.

Number 1

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28 Jan 2014 12:08:40

Clearly you did not have a master negotiator like Joe Kinnear.

Ninja

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28 Jan 2014 16:12:29

Looks like Kroos could well be on his way out.

Not certain its much more than wrangling for an improved deal, but there's a few suggestions he might not get what he wants.

Telegram Sam

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28 Jan 2014 17:15:26

Kroos would be a phenomenal signing. I really hope it doesn't happen.

Jamieandhisego

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28 Jan 2014 18:29:18

THROW THE MONEY AT HIM, IMMEDIATELY MOYES. IMMEDIATELY.

Slashman X

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29 Jan 2014 00:10:10

Isn't Luuk De Jong shite now?

Poe

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29 Jan 2014 01:06:26

Had a bad 2 years in Germany, hopefully he turns that round here.

Telegram Sam

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29 Jan 2014 09:22:24

Looks like Grenier is indeed on his way to Newcastle.

Number 1

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29 Jan 2014 12:03:22

It appears we have made a 'substantial bid' at least. All we can do is wait to see if Lyon decide to deal.

Shola

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29 Jan 2014 14:23:48

By Number 1 | On 28 January 2014 - 00:22 AM

Its football fandom. You tend to have moments of spouting unreasonably histrionic and wildly inaccurate bullshit at times. Though the 11 hour figure is on Twitter, and is probably down to what it felt like being at least. Chances are its been in the works for a little while, most likely when he was spotted flying to Paris on FA Cup 3rd Round weekend.

Newcastle turned down an approach in the summer for Cabaye. And it's probable there has been interest in other transfer windows for Cabaye and several other players. HBA, Saton, Krul, Coloccini, Debuchy, Cisse, Tiote etc. have all been linked with moves away.

By Poe | On 28 January 2014 - 00:30 AM

The inconsistency of our business annoys me. In the summer we said we wouldn't sign anyone unless we sold Cabaye for 10m, which we'd use to get a striker and a replacement for Cabaye. Now that it's 20-25m we're still no closer to a replacement for Cabaye (who, let's face it knew was going to leave so we should have had someone sorted) - and we're getting a midtable German clubs reject striker on loan.

If he just came out and said my aim is to keep Newcastle in midtable so I can extract as much money from them as possible without large investment until I sell the club it would make me happier than listening to Pardew and Kinnear's bullshit every transfer window.

The "we can't bid for a replacement until Cabaye is sold" nonsense is infuriating too, it's not that we can't - it's that we don't want to.

Newcastle were never going to sell Cabaye for £10m in the summer, that's why they rejected it.

Newcastle have apparently identified Grenier and are currently trying to buy him. And have signed Anita and Sissoko in the time Cabaye has been at the club. Funny how the twitter megaminds forget about this when complaining about how replacements should be bought before selling (Also see Cisse/Ba)

Remember 6 months ago? When the ambition was 'just' to stay up every year? Maybe in a couple of years the ambition will be 'just' to be in the CL

[*] Has anyone actually even said that quote?

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By Shola | On 29 January 2014 - 14:23 PM

Newcastle turned down an approach in the summer for Cabaye. And it's probable there has been interest in other transfer windows for Cabaye and several other players. HBA, Saton, Krul, Coloccini, Debuchy, Cisse, Tiote etc. have all been linked with moves away.

Newcastle were never going to sell Cabaye for £10m in the summer, that's why they rejected it.
Newcastle have apparently identified Grenier and are currently trying to buy him. And have signed Anita and Sissoko in the time Cabaye has been at the club. Funny how the twitter megaminds forget about this when complaining about how replacements should be bought before selling (Also see Cisse/Ba)
Remember 6 months ago? When the ambition was 'just' to stay up every year? Maybe in a couple of years the ambition will be 'just' to be in the CL
Has anyone actually even said that quote?

Number 1

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29 Jan 2014 15:26:50

Dunno if Photoshopped or not but there's a Tweet going round of Luuk de Jong on the cover of the programme for Saturday's game.

Telegram Sam

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29 Jan 2014 16:46:57

We've supposedly made an enquiry to PSG about Blaise Matuidi. I'd love him here but doubt we can pull it off.

Shedender

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29 Jan 2014 16:50:39

Rangers have turned down a bid from Nottingham Forest for Lee Wallace.

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By Telegram Sam | On 29 January 2014 - 16:46 PM

We've supposedly made an enquiry to PSG about Blaise Matuidi. I'd love him here but doubt we can pull it off.

Why?

His contract runs out in the summer.

I'm surprised more clubs aren't being linked to him.

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By Ninja | On 29 January 2014 - 17:01 PM

Why?

His contract runs out in the summer.

I'm surprised more clubs aren't being linked to him.

True, but if my memory serves me the owner of PSG basically told Manchester City to do one when they made an approach for him. I think he even threatened to bid for City players if they want after Matuidi.

bluemoon.

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29 Jan 2014 17:14:04

For one thing, there's no real indication he wants to leave. He's been involved in a legal dispute over who represents him (Raiola or his old agent) which has caused the delay over a new contract.

On top of that, there's the fact that City (amongst others) really want him, PSG want to keep him and the fact that Arsenal have one of the most well-stocked central midfields in Europe. Looks like a fairly unlikely transfer to happen.

By Telegram Sam | On 29 January 2014 - 17:10 PM

True, but if my memory serves me the owner of PSG basically told Manchester City to do one when they made an approach for him. I think he even threatened to bid for City players if they want after Matuidi.

He was talking out of his arse there, Matuidi has 6 months left on his contract. If City or Arsenal want to talk to him, they can.

Number 1

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29 Jan 2014 17:29:33

Luuk de Jong has signed on loan for the rest of the season, while Cabaye has left for £19M. Which feels a bit like we sold him on the cheap.

Sam

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29 Jan 2014 17:29:40

Nani looks set to join Inter on loan, however the only source I see is Goal, so we'll see!

I'm being a bit harsh, they have gotten better.

Ninja

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29 Jan 2014 17:35:22

By bluemoon. | On 29 January 2014 - 17:14 PM

For one thing, there's no real indication he wants to leave. He's been involved in a legal dispute over who represents him (Raiola or his old agent) which has caused the delay over a new contract.

On top of that, there's the fact that City (amongst others) really want him, PSG want to keep him and the fact that Arsenal have one of the most well-stocked central midfields in Europe. Looks like a fairly unlikely transfer to happen.

In fairness, if he left I wouldn't see him going to Arsenal. Just as a transfer I can see it happening.

If he's a Raiola player now I can see him moving, but I doubt we will be interested.