King_gazza 1,065 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Norwich sign Alexander Tetty on a 2 year deal from Rennes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,534 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Dutch paper linking them with Huntlarr - would be a cracking signing but I think it's probably just unsubstantiated speculation, you know how papers can be. Borini was 10-11 million im sure, and I think Roma had signed him for 9 million total, so I don't think that was really overprice, he looks a good player to me, but I agree, Liverpool need a proven goalscorer, or I can't see them doing much. I think they have spent well on young, good players, like Borini, Allen, Sahin (loan) and Assaidi. It remains to be seen just how good these signings will be.Huntelaar would be a cracking signing but as you say, probably just paper talk.I think Borini's probably only worth about half of what they paid for him.Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's a particularly bad player, quite the opposite in fact, but for an extra 2m they could have signed a proven EPL goalscorer. For what Borini does, he's good, but I just feel that 10m is a little overpriced for him. (I'd also argue Roma overspent) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenH79 42 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Huntelaar would be a cracking signing but as you say, probably just paper talk.I think Borini's probably only worth about half of what they paid for him.Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's a particularly bad player, quite the opposite in fact, but for an extra 2m they could have signed a proven EPL goalscorer. For what Borini does, he's good, but I just feel that 10m is a little overpriced for him. (I'd also argue Roma overspent)I think Borinis price was Inflated because he's young and earned his first call up and a place in the Italy squad for the euros, I think if Borini scores 10-15 goals in the league then he will have been worth the outlay. Not sure if he can do that, missed a sitter against hearts and could have had a hat-trick, he gets himself in very good positions, but could be just like Suarez - poor finishing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Adam Johnson signs 4 year deal at Sunderland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Borini's better than Fletcher imo. Fletcher's more of a goalscorer but Borini's technically very impressive.I'd agree entirely.But Borini brings them something they already have in the likes of Suarez - id argue Fletcher is a better fit for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,765 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Chelsea sign Victor Moses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Everton agree fee for Mbaye Niang. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc1990 1,140 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 How much did City pay for Johnson initially?Free, I think..I remember when we were linked with him a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,780 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Free, I think..I remember when we were linked with him a few years ago.Nah there was a fee involved.Manchester City swooped to seal the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson with minutes to spare at the end of the January transfer window.Johnson travelled to Manchester for talks on Monday afternoon after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old passed a medical and signed a contract until June 2014. No idea how much though, City were spending crazy amounts back then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I'm sure we were linked with a loan deal when he was still at Middlesbrough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 70,780 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I'm sure we were linked with a loan deal when he was still at Middlesbrough.We would have probably played him at right back... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Was it not about £6 Million they paid for him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Free, I think..I remember when we were linked with him a few years ago.Adam Johnson We should of taken him when we were linked Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,599 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Fletcher will be a great signing, 22 goals in 40 odd games isn't a world beating record - but it's pretty impressive playing for a team like Wolves.Liverpool should have signed Fletcher, a much smaller risk than buys like Carroll.22 in 61 according to wiki. Still, better than 1 in 3 for a shite team is a fine return. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBoy11 63 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Biglia and Tettey, what a CM that is for Norwich!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 They're saying City sold Johnson to bring in Sinclair for a like for like player.Don't see the point really because Sinclair won't get near that starting 11. Would be better off moving to an Everton or Newcastle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorRFC51 38 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 It really irritates me seeing teams like City signing up players like Sinclair (if they do) as they're players I like seeing playing and they'll warm the bench at best at City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshireger 523 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Sinclair brings a lot more pace to a side. That's the only reason why I can see City signing him. Pace is something they don't really have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc1990 1,140 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Newcastle make another bid for Carroll, apparently £14m. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I think Sinclair proved himself to be a good player last year.Just because he's not as coveted as other players on the continent doesn't mean he won't be effective. Calm in front of goal, reliable and probably alongside Walcott in terms of pace - the only thing is that Sinclair can actually cross a ball.I think he's better than Walcott personally and I don't imagine anyone would complain if City had went for the Arsenal man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
messiah10 58 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 personally i dont get y anyone would want sinclair over adam johnson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,548 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 personally i dont get y anyone would want sinclair over adam johnsonBecause Sinclair has actually proven that he can be effective to a side by regularly scoring goals and creating chances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Johnson is a great impact player off the benchSinclair in my own opinion won't be as goodNo way will Sinclair be a regular starter so I can't see the logic in the deals Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Sahin completes his loan move to Liverpool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Spurs & Chelsea after Willian of Shakhtar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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