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by **metalhead** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:10 pm

If he has a 14m quid release contract then we should definitely go for him.

by **heimdall** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:26 pm

redsince2001 wrote:look i havnt seen this guy play that much ... and im waiting to be impressed... but ppl in here seem to rate him very higely and i'l take ur word for it ? but if he's so damn good then how come any of the rich boys aint interested in signin silva? ?

Well the main reason is that most of the other top teams actually have decent wingers already and we don't. If we can sort out the left wing then that would be a huge boost, we could then put Babel on the right wing where I think he'd be more effective or maybe even get a decent right winger as well :-)

by **t-h-o-m** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:44 pm

stmichael wrote:
Redman in wales wrote: Liverpool turn transfer sights to Spain's David Silva

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has added Spain's David Silva to his wish-list, after tiring of 'ludicrous' demands for other summer targets.

And Benitez will be helped in his pursuit of the midfielder as his chief scout is the player's mentor. The player is in the Spain team that has taken the European Championship by storm with a 100 per cent record so far.

But Silva's Valencia club are in financial trouble, and have made it known that they are prepared to sell him and fellow Spain star David Villa.

Benitez has grown tired of the sky-high price tags placed on the wide players he has targeted - with Aston Villa's Gareth Barry, Albert Riera of Espanyol and Newcastle's James Milner all vastly overpriced in his opinion.

After a discreet approach from Valencia, Benitez has expressed firm interest in the left-winger.

The big stumbling block is the fee, with Valencia asking in excess of £20million.

But Benitez believes he has two trump cards.

Firstly, Valencia have to sell because of their money worries, and while they will demand a huge fee, they are almost certain to settle for less.

The La Liga club have to fork out around £20m a month in loans and interest payments on their new stadium.

nd while publicly they insist they do not want to lose any of their big stars, privately they have contacted several clubs to gauge interest in Silva and Villa.

Liverpool are also keen on Villa, but with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea circling, the striker will be out of any Anfield price range.

But the Reds have a strong connection with Silva that could tip the scales.

Anfield chief scout Eduardo Macia worked with Silva as a youngster at Valencia.

Macia was a youth team coach when the player broke through to their B team. He helped Silva get a loan to feeder club Eibar, which set the winger on the road to glory.

Silva remembers that, and still keeps in touch with his old pal Macia.

From the Mirrior:

Link

He has a £14m release clause in his contract.

any source?

by **bigmick** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:03 pm

JBM wrote:Ron: I'll quit Utd for Real

By ANTONY KASTRINAKIS

Published: Today

CRISTIANO RONALDO last night uttered the words Manchester United have been dreading: I hope to join Real Madrid in the next few days.
Just minutes after Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates crashed out of Euro 2008, the winger finally broke his silence over his Old Trafford future — and left no doubt where his heart lies.
Following the last-eight defeat to Germany, he said: “In the next few days there could be news.
“The possibilities of me going to Madrid are great but it does not depend on me.
"I know there is a concrete offer on the table, now let’s see if we can reach a deal in the next days.
"Everyone knows what I want. I have many desires and in the next days they will become clear.”
Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes know Real will table a world-record £80million bid and put enormous pressure on United to accept.
And the next step could be for Ronaldo to go on strike if United refuse to do a deal — as revealed in SunSport.
The former Porto winger fanned the flames by describing a move to Real as "a dream, a step forward".
He added: "For me it's a very good opportunity. As Scolari says, this only happens once."
And asked when he decided he wanted to quit Old Trafford, Ronaldo revealed: "Some time ago, before this competition.
"I didn't want to say anything because we were in competition and these are important decisions."
Ronaldo claimed that leaving United would be difficult but added: "I think it could be good for both of us".
United will be enraged by his comments, having already made it clear they have no intention of selling their prize asset.
Their relationship with Madrid has already hit rock bottom.
They lodged a formal complaint to FIFA over the way Real have openly tried to lure Ronaldo to the Spanish capital.
United’s position has been the same from the start — Ronaldo, 23, signed a five-year contract with them last year and he will remain their player.
Boss Alex Ferguson has always insisted they have no intention of selling him.
And he revealed the club’s owners, the Glazer family, would be willing to let him “rot in the stands” rather than move to the Bernabeu.
Ronaldo will now undergo an operation after being dumped out of Euro 2008.
He added: “I have a small problem with my foot.
“I’ve been playing with it for three months. I’m going to have the operation straightaway.”

Well I'll probably get dragged in and not see daylight for a week or two for saying it, but I kind of hope in a way that Man Utd dig their heels in and don't let the little fecker go to Madrid. How the feck can you sign a contract, then the following season demand a move then threaten to go on strike?

Plus the fact that sticking him in the reserves to "rot", would have the dual effect of fecking him up good and proper and shafting them at the same time. Time for Fergie to take a principled stand methinks. the whole of football is behind him in this :eyebrow

by **Reg** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:50 pm

I agree Mick, its disgraceful that a player can turn his back on the tremendous support Ure have given him in developing his career and default on a legal contract. If he does go, no player contract can be considered binding at any club.

FIFA `found no fault´ last week, effectively telling Real Madrid to get on with it, if he goes, MauUre should sue FIFA and take them to the cleaners.

by **mistyred** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:09 pm

Yes agree because the Manc wan..kers were behind us 100% with Gerrard.

Liverpool Rumour mill for LFC related rumours not Ronaldo and Manu.

I cant even come in this place to get away from the Toss.ers.

by **mistyred** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:48 pm

by **JoeTerp** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:01 pm

Germany striker Podolski hints at Bayern exit

Updated: June 20, 2008, 8:11 AM ET

Germany striker Lukas Podolski has again hinted he could be on his way out of Bayern Munich.

Podolski will consider his future at the German champions if he is not in new coach Jurgen Klinsmann's first-team plans.

According to reports in Germany, Premier League sides Tottenham and Manchester City, former club Cologne and Italian giants Juventus are all interested in signing the 23-year-old.

Podolski, who is currently with the Germany squad at Euro 2008, told the Bild newspaper: 'For me what matters at the moment is the Euros. And afterwards I will think about everything else.

'But if I can't see the possibility of playing under Jurgen Klinsmann, you have to ponder (the future). I am not a footballer to sit on the bench.'

Podolski is under contract at the Allianz Arena until 2010, but has struggled to find his feet at Bayern since his big-money move from Cologne in 2006.

He had to settle for a place on the bench for large parts of last season after falling behind international team-mate Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni.

by **ruskiy playmaker** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:14 pm

redsince2001 wrote:look i havnt seen this guy play that much ... and im waiting to be impressed... but ppl in here seem to rate him very higely and i'l take ur word for it ? but if he's so damn good then how come any of the rich boys aint interested in signin silva? ?

I believe that Barca are interested in him as well.

by **Toffeehater** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:04 pm

Redman in wales wrote: Liverpool turn transfer sights to Spain's David Silva

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has added Spain's David Silva to his wish-list, after tiring of 'ludicrous' demands for other summer targets.

And Benitez will be helped in his pursuit of the midfielder as his chief scout is the player's mentor. The player is in the Spain team that has taken the European Championship by storm with a 100 per cent record so far.

But Silva's Valencia club are in financial trouble, and have made it known that they are prepared to sell him and fellow Spain star David Villa.

Benitez has grown tired of the sky-high price tags placed on the wide players he has targeted - with Aston Villa's Gareth Barry, Albert Riera of Espanyol and Newcastle's James Milner all vastly overpriced in his opinion.

After a discreet approach from Valencia, Benitez has expressed firm interest in the left-winger.

The big stumbling block is the fee, with Valencia asking in excess of £20million.

But Benitez believes he has two trump cards.

Firstly, Valencia have to sell because of their money worries, and while they will demand a huge fee, they are almost certain to settle for less.

The La Liga club have to fork out around £20m a month in loans and interest payments on their new stadium.

nd while publicly they insist they do not want to lose any of their big stars, privately they have contacted several clubs to gauge interest in Silva and Villa.

Liverpool are also keen on Villa, but with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea circling, the striker will be out of any Anfield price range.

But the Reds have a strong connection with Silva that could tip the scales.

Anfield chief scout Eduardo Macia worked with Silva as a youngster at Valencia.

Macia was a youth team coach when the player broke through to their B team. He helped Silva get a loan to feeder club Eibar, which set the winger on the road to glory.

Silva remembers that, and still keeps in touch with his old pal Macia.

From the Mirrior:

Link

Finally a big name player , any hints or source about the release clause?

by **Toffeehater** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:08 pm

Out of Topic but whoever thinks that ronaldo will rot in the resevrs and earn his free wages is crazy , fergie will cash in now when there is a good offer on the table rather than next season or the season after that when he can buy his contract out or leave for a lesser price . Ronaldo will not be here next season

by **SupitsJonF** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:42 pm

He wont be in reserves, he will be in Man U's starting line up.

Selling them is the best thing that could happen to them, and I hope he stays. 120 mil added to Manchesters summer bank account could make things bad fast.

by **Red H** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:02 pm

[/quote]Out of Topic but whoever thinks that ronaldo will rot in the resevrs and earn his free wages is crazy , fergie will cash in now when there is a good offer on the table rather than next season or the season after that when he can buy his contract out or leave for a lesser price . Ronaldo will not be here next season

[quote]

too right

by **Ace Ventura** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:09 pm

SupitsJonF wrote:He wont be in reserves, he will be in Man U's starting line up.

Selling them is the best thing that could happen to them, and I hope he stays. 120 mil added to Manchesters summer bank account could make things bad fast.

I know this is nothing to do with our rumour mill so please dont hunt me down and destroy me Debo...i mean misty

But why is mu losing there star player a bad thing

No matter how much money they get, they have to replace him with someone with similar ability and who could make the team be able to play in the same defensive counter attacking way.

Name me that player...no matter how much money ?

by **JoeTerp** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:55 am

Ace Ventura wrote:
SupitsJonF wrote:He wont be in reserves, he will be in Man U's starting line up.

Selling them is the best thing that could happen to them, and I hope he stays. 120 mil added to Manchesters summer bank account could make things bad fast.

I know this is nothing to do with our rumour mill so please dont hunt me down and destroy me Debo...i mean misty

But why is mu losing there star player a bad thing

No matter how much money they get, they have to replace him with someone with similar ability and who could make the team be able to play in the same defensive counter attacking way.

Name me that player...no matter how much money ?

a good amount of their team is getting older and they could shore it all up sharpish with a whole new generation with the ronaldo money

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