Football 2010-2011

[Ed209]

following quite a few of the leading football journos on twitter, the talk is that Torres/chelsea contract negotiations are under way. £150K a week + £2million a year image rights

[The Nal]

following quite a few of the leading football journos on twitter, the talk is that Torres/chelsea contract negotiations are under way. £150K a week + £2million a year image rights

[jump]

Apparently Seb Larsson is joining Man City on loan. What an odd deal.

[howlin_pete]

Newcastle have cancelled a press conference intended to announce the signing of Stephen Ireland on loan, and sky keep going on about a expected new development with Andy Carroll. Could just be that the Ireland deal is off, but I'm starting to think Carroll might actually be leaving

[eFestivals]

The pic is genuine, unlike 90% of whats been reported (most of which Ive posted! ). But it is transfer deadline day so everything comes with a Gazza size portion of salt.

But hes defo on the way down to London. You cant see from that pic but he has drinks and crisps and stuff on the passenger seat for the trip and had ""The Bridge" inputted into his satnav.

Edit: He actually is, via helicopter. Due in Chelski in the next 30 mins.

Some journo has just twittered that he's still in Liverpool, and not looking like going anywhere just yet.

And I reckon that's right, else there'd probably be stories of L'pool having accepted a bid from Chelsea also appearing. He's not likely to go south until a bid has been accepted.

Edited January 31, 2011 by eFestivals

[eFestivals]

Newcastle have cancelled a press conference intended to announce the signing of Stephen Ireland on loan, and sky keep going on about a expected new development with Andy Carroll. Could just be that the Ireland deal is off, but I'm starting to think Carroll might actually be leaving

there's rumours that L'pool have upped the bid to £35M.

If they're paying that much for Carroll, they should be getting £60M+ for Torres.

[jump]

Newcastle have cancelled a press conference intended to announce the signing of Stephen Ireland on loan, and sky keep going on about a expected new development with Andy Carroll. Could just be that the Ireland deal is off, but I'm starting to think Carroll might actually be leaving

[Ed209]

The mirror have just reported that Torres has been given permission to attend a medical at chelsea, this coincides with an increased bid of £8.5mil for Charlie Adam .... apparently

[howlin_pete]

there's rumours that L'pool have upped the bid to £35M.

If they're paying that much for Carroll, they should be getting £60M+ for Torres.

[howlin_pete]

Sky Sports reporting 35 million fee for carroll has been agreed. No confirmation as yet

[TheGayTent]

Who needs Andy Carroll?

** 14.07pm Dulwich Hamlets striker Paul McCallum is West Ham’s first signing this afternoon, for a nominal fee. More news later on other targets. The Hammers fought off strong competition for his signature with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manhcester United all having made enquiries to the South London club.

[TheGayTent]

If the Carroll deal goes through, Newcastle will want a replacement.

If you're reading this forum Mr Ashley, may I suggest Carlton Cole is world class and worth at least £20m...

[Steve P]

If the Carroll deal goes through, Newcastle will want a replacement.

If you're reading this forum Mr Ashley, may I suggest Carlton Cole is world class and worth at least £20m...

[eFestivals]

If the Carroll deal goes through, Newcastle will want a replacement.

If you're reading this forum Mr Ashley, may I suggest Carlton Cole is world class and worth at least £20m...

Oh c'mon - we all know that Ashley will spend the huge sum of 3 1/2 pence on new players. He's well known for spunking huge amounts, isn't he?

Edited January 31, 2011 by eFestivals

[The Nal]

The 7th most expensive player of all time!! Utter utter insanity.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United to Real Madrid – £80m (2009)

2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Inter Milan to Barcelona – £60.7m (2009)

3. Kaka: AC Milan to Real Madrid – £56m (2009)

4. Zinedine Zidane: Juventus to Real Madrid – £45.62m (2001)

5. Luis Figo: Barcelona to Real Madrid – £37m (2000)

6. Hernan Crespo: Parma to Lazio – £35.5m (2000)

7. Andy Carroll: Newcastle to Liverpool - 35m (2011)

David Villa cost Barca less money.

[the_hedge]

I suggest that Ashley should do a straight swap. Ngog, Lucas, Kyrgiakos and Paulson for Carroll

[eFestivals]

Aguero just signed a new contract, sorry 'Arry.

And heres Torres leaving Melwood, in a car that isn't in any way a helicopter.

The pic is genuine, unlike 90% of whats been reported (most of which Ive posted! ).

You cant see from that pic but he has drinks and crisps and stuff on the passenger seat for the trip and had ""The Bridge" inputted into his satnav.

so where are you getting such "well-sourced" info?

According to The Guardian (here), that pic is "Fernando Torres arrives for training at Liverpool. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images" (it doesn't say if it's from today or not, but cos it's getty you can be 100% that it's him 'arriving' and not 'leaving').

It's pretty good that you're able to see those things outside of the picture. Telepathy?

Edited January 31, 2011 by eFestivals

[TheGayTent]

Is the Carroll deal so big because it includes Nolan...?!

[eFestivals]

The 7th most expensive player of all time!! Utter utter insanity.

yep, that seems to be the case.

I wonder who at Anfield is in the driving seat with this, Kenny or Camoli?

I'm hoping that it's Kenny, and that he's seen something in Carroll that the rest of us have missed. Cos if it's Camoli, given his doings at Spurs, there's a very good chance it's pissing money up the wall.

[Ed209]

The 7th most expensive player of all time!! Utter utter insanity.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United to Real Madrid – £80m (2009)

2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Inter Milan to Barcelona – £60.7m (2009)

Torres?

3. Kaka: AC Milan to Real Madrid – £56m (2009)

4. Zinedine Zidane: Juventus to Real Madrid – £45.62m (2001)

5. Luis Figo: Barcelona to Real Madrid – £37m (2000)

6. Hernan Crespo: Parma to Lazio – £35.5m (2000)

7. Andy Carroll: Newcastle to Liverpool - 35m (2011)

David Villa cost Barca less money.

[eFestivals]

Is the Carroll deal so big because it includes Nolan...?!

oooohhh, good shout, maybe.

That makes far more sense than it being that price for just Carroll. And it fits well if Ireland is signing for Newc.

[eFestivals]

"Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has completed the signing of Andy Reid, but claims the club have not received any new bids for captain Charlie Adam."

(Skysports website).

And there's big money being out on Man Utd signing Adam before the end of the day, apparently. Not too sure if there's any truth to Utd's interest or not tho.

[TheGayTent]

oooohhh, good shout, maybe.

That makes far more sense than it being that price for just Carroll. And it fits well if Ireland is signing for Newc.

[Steve P]

Is the Carroll deal so big because it includes Nolan...?!

[The Nal]

so where are you getting such "well-sourced" info?