2014 Summer Transfer Window: Rumors, Completed Deals, Pipedreams!

[Raskle]

I wonder if Van Gaal is now thinking he should have pushed harder for the Spurs spot??

 

 

 

We gotta Poch-man now... and just remember, the ghosts turn blue when you eat them alive. 

 

[Ja Rhule]

Giroud will miss 3-4 months with what looks like a fractured ankle.   Arteta is out for 2-4 weeks.  Looks like Arsenal squad start falling like flies after only 3 games!

[Raskle]

Arsenal players falling apart again?? Time to find a new physio!

[Ja Rhule]

Is Toby Alderweireld any good?  Sky reports that Arsenal is a leading team to land him.  I know he's a big Belgian dude.  That's about it.

[DirtyMagic97]

Is Toby Alderweireld any good?  Sky reports that Arsenal is a leading team to land him.  I know he's a big Belgian dude.  That's about it.

 

I like Alderweireld a lot. I think he has potential to be really good with some support. I wanted Liverpool to sign him last summer, but we went with Sakho instead.

[Ja Rhule]

Manchester United says they will bid for Vidal and few other players next.  The fee for Vidal expected to be around 40m pounds.  So Manchester United is on verge of spending 200m pounds in last 8 months.  Now I know why they signed 80m pounds a year deal with Adidas... to avoid Fair Play rules. 

[Raskle]

Manchester United says they will bid for Vidal and few other players next. The fee for Vidal expected to be around 40m pounds. So Manchester United is on verge of spending 200m pounds in last 8 months. Now I know why they signed 80m pounds a year deal with Adidas... to avoid Fair Play rules.

That's absolutely farking ridiculous!

And yet... they still blow chunks atm.

[Ja Rhule]

Holy cow! They've surely out done Los Galacticos this year.

 

Unlike Real Madrid, Manchester United is broke.  They use loans and credit to buy these players, they hoping they're gonna buy themselves fans and trophies.

[DirtyMagic97]

Unlike Real Madrid, Manchester United is broke.  They use loans and credit to buy these players, they hoping they're gonna buy themselves fans and trophies.

 

They have really favorable amortization schedules on their loans too. Something other clubs don't seem able to achieve. Apparently, only like 40% of their transfer fees actually hit the books on a yearly basis. So, that's how they pass FFP.

 

But right now, their debt is on a fast track to £1b, and that is unheard of. Since the Glazers took over Man U, they have loaded it up with £525m worth of debt. A majority of that debt has been accumulated in the last 5 years alone.

[Ja Rhule]

One rumor is gaining steam around the internet.  Real Madrid on verge of getting Falcao (Monaco made it public that Falcao is for sale) and are willing to sell Benzema to PSG for 50m pounds.  PSG planning on selling Cavani for 50m pounds so they can afford Benzema. 

[Ja Rhule]

They have really favorable amortization schedules on their loans too. Something other clubs don't seem able to achieve. Apparently, only like 40% of their transfer fees actually hit the books on a yearly basis. So, that's how they pass FFP.

 

But right now, their debt is on a fast track to £1b, and that is unheard of. Since the Glazers took over Man U, they have loaded it up with £525m worth of debt. A majority of that debt has been accumulated in the last 5 years alone.

 

And that is why no one wants to join a sinking ship.  Manchester United have to overpay players to join them.

[DirtyMagic97]

[Raskle]

 

Is this a photoshop? Cause if it isn't, then he looks about as happy as a two year old waiting on a needle at the doctor's office.

[Ja Rhule]

Is this a photoshop? Cause if it isn't, then he looks about as happy as a two year old waiting on a needle at the doctor's office.

 

I think it's photoshopped.

 

 

Honest question... how do you think he will fair in EPL?  I do not know a single skinny player that was able to make it in EPL.  It's a very physical league.