2010/2011 Transfer Thread

OFFICIAL: Liverpool Sign England International Joe Cole

Premier League giants Liverpool have have confirmed the capture of England international Joe Cole on a free transfer. The attacking midfielder was available on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea earlier this summer.

The Reds announce on their official website that they've agreed personal terms with Cole and that the gifted midfielder will undergo a medical in the next 48 hours. No details about the length of Cole's contract have been disclosed.

The 28-year-old Cole is a product of the West Ham youth system, but left the Hammers for an adventure at Chelsea in the summer of 2003. He won three league titles and two FA Cups during a seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge. Additionally, he has represented his country 56 times, scoring 10 goals in the process.
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Fantastic news. Who would have thought Cole would swop places with Yossi a few months ago. Not even FM can conjure up such bizarre transfers :D
 
So his contract is worth 20m pounds over 4 years.. not so sure its worth it but anyways, good luck Alan, hope he gets you guys back into the CL at the expense of Spurs, not the other London team
 
moggie said:
Benitez plans Merseyside raid - The Sunday Times
New Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with summer moves for Liverpool duo Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt and Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar. Who will Benitez sign for the Serie A side?
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Mascherano is very likely but will most likely only be done in the last days of the mercato. Kuyt maybe depends on the price lfc wants, he is one in the running along with forlan,dzeko and g.rossi as balo's replacement. Pienaar is a story clearly invented by the english media, there is no chance inter will go for him. The side is well covered in the midfield and unlike mascherano he isn't a top 3 player in his position in the world. Then you also factor in that inter have already used our non eu spot for coutinho and even if we wanted pienaar we couldn't sign him. As far as I know pienaar doesn't hold an eu passport, mascherano holds an italian passport so he can still be signed.

In other news man city have raised their offer for balotelli to €35 million, man utd is still in the hunt and favoured bu his agent since they are offering higher wages at this stage.
 
stefan9 said:
In other news man city have raised their offer for balotelli to €35 million, man utd is still in the hunt and favoured bu his agent since they are offering higher wages at this stage.
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I'd bite their hands off.

WTF is wrong with Man City
 
Monday 19th July

Reds want Cole decision - The Sun
Liverpool want Joe Cole to make a decision on a move to Anfield this week. Will the midfielder join the Reds?

Gunners line up Jagielka bid - Daily Star
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is planning to offer £18million to sign Everton defender Phil Jagielka. Is this a fair price?

Spurs focus on Bellamy - Daily Mirror
Tottenham will concentrate on a bid for Craig Bellamy after cooling their interest in Joe Cole. Can Spurs land the Manchester City man?

Eduardo nears Gunners exit - Daily Mail
Shakhtar Donetsk are closing on a deal to sign Arsenal's Croatia international striker Eduardo. Should Arsenal let Eduardo go?

Latics keen on Blues striker - Daily Mirror
Wigan Athletic are hoping to sign Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo on loan. Would Di Santo benefit from another loan spell?

Reds line up new left-back - Various
Wigan's Maynor Figueroa and Fulham's Paul Konchesky are left-back targets for Liverpool, who have also been offered Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen. Who should the Reds sign at left-back?

Pool plot Hulse swoop - Daily Mirror
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is ready to make a club record bid of £1million for Derby County striker Rob Hulse. Would Hulse be a good recruit?
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moggie said:
Monday 19th July
Gunners line up Jagielka bid - Daily Star
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is planning to offer £18million to sign Everton defender Phil Jagielka. Is this a fair price?
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Yes please, Phil Jagielka is AWESOME. Maybe not 18 million worth, but if we have the money, why not.

moggie said:
Eduardo nears Gunners exit - Daily Mail
Shakhtar Donetsk are closing on a deal to sign Arsenal's Croatia international striker Eduardo. Should Arsenal let Eduardo go?
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I think that move would be in both his and Arsenal's interest.
 
According to Drogbas agent, they are in talks with City... woa
 
Tuesday 20th July

City chasing Drogba deal- The Sun
Manchester City are plotting a sensational move for Chelsea star Didier Drogba. Would Chelsea sell Drogba?

Villa ready to make McGeady move- Various
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to table a £10million bid for Celtic winger Aiden McGeady. Would McGeady be a good signing for Villa?

Jol fancies Keane reunion- Various
Incoming Fulham manager Martin Jol is keen to make Tottenham striker Robbie Keane his first signing at Craven Cottage. Do Fulham need a new striker?

Bhoys target Pompey ace- Daily Mirror
Celtic are set to hold talks with England goalkeeper David James after Portsmouth withdrew their contract offer for the player. Should Portsmouth let James leave?

Greeks close on Gallas- The Sun
Panathinaikos are hoping to agree a deal with former Arsenal defender Williams Gallas by offering him a lucrative contract to move to Greece. Where will Gallas end up?

City up super Mario bid- Various
Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli. Will Balotelli be a success in England?

Bruce plans Bramble bid- Daily Mail
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is considering a £5million move for Wigan defender Titus Bramble. Would Bramble be a good recruit?
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Tevez, Balotelli, Drogba, Santa Cruz, Adebayor, Jo, Bellamy. City are idiots. Half their players are just happy to benchwarm for ridiculous wages.
 
Inter have finally officially completed the andrea ranocchia deal from genoa. Inter have bought 50% of his contract for €6.5 million. Genoa have loaned mattia destro(italian under 19 striker) from inter. Inter will sign ranocchia out right for season 2011/2012 for another €6.5 million, €3 million of thta will be 50% of destro's contract. Ranocchia stays at genoa for season 2010/2011 while he recovers from the knee injury suffered last season. He then replaces materrazi at inter in season 2011/2012.

For those who don't know him, he is the best young centreback in serie a. Ricardo Ferri calls him the new nesta and beppe bergomi also rates him very highly.
 
Randhir said:
Tevez, Balotelli, Drogba, Santa Cruz, Adebayor, Jo, Bellamy. City are idiots. Half their players are just happy to benchwarm for ridiculous wages.
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Not Tevez but yeah a team of volatile and not quite world class players(nearly men). Recipe for disaster IMO
 
Add robinho to the list and things are going to fly. Mancini is not the best man manager judging by his time at inter so this will be a big test.
 
stefan9 said:
Inter have finally officially completed the andrea ranocchia deal from genoa. Inter have bought 50% of his contract for €6.5 million. Genoa have loaned mattia destro(italian under 19 striker) from inter. Inter will sign ranocchia out right for season 2011/2012 for another €6.5 million, €3 million of thta will be 50% of destro's contract. Ranocchia stays at genoa for season 2010/2011 while he recovers from the knee injury suffered last season. He then replaces materrazi at inter in season 2011/2012.

For those who don't know him, he is the best young centreback in serie a. Ricardo Ferri calls him the new nesta and beppe bergomi also rates him very highly.
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Lets hope he doesn't become another Santon... bench more bench and never get to play :(
 
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