Muff 245 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sky Sports News understands Middlesbrough have agreed personal terms with Heerenveen striker Afonso Alves. The Brazilian is Gareth Southgate's top January transfer target, although the Boro boss has had to be patient in his attempts to sign the prolific hit-man. Alves signed a contract with AZ, with the Alkmaar club taking the case to the Dutch FA (KNVB) in an attempt to force Heerenveen to sell. The KNVB ruled against AZ, paving the way for Boro to press on with their interest in the 26-year-old, and it now appears a deal is close. It is understood the player has accepted a contract at the Riverside and Boro are thrashing out a fee in the region of £10million with Heerenveen. Prior to the latest development, Southgate confirmed he was trying to make progress in his pursuit of Alves. Available "As far as I am aware, there has been a ruling in Holland that he is not an Alkmaar player signed and sealed, so he is a player who is available on the transfer market," said Southgate. "He is one of a few we are making enquiries about and if we make progress, we will let everybody know." Alves' compatriot Fred is another target for Boro, although Southgate accepts it will be more difficult to sign the Lyon striker, who is set to stay with the French champions. Southgate added: "He is one of the players we are looking at. "Most deals seem very complicated, that seems one of the most complicated, so it is probably unlikely, if I am to be honest." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11906_3076107,00.html This p*sses me off, Boro could have a strike partnership of Alves and Fred, plus having the likes of Tuncay and Mido on the bench. An absolutely p*sh football club with a sh*te manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Even with EPL money, they will be taking a serious risk with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Moyles 0 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Jesus thought he would of aimed higher than relegation fodder!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Might be a risk but if they get both and they flop then they'll still be able to sell them on. Maybe lose a small amount of money but they'll still get a good return. Teams will always be interested in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hate how shite like "the burra" can spend £12m on players of this calibre.....and are only ever destined for humdrum mid table mediocrity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Might be a risk but if they get both and they flop then they'll still be able to sell them on. Maybe lose a small amount of money but they'll still get a good return. Teams will always be interested in them. Not just the transfer though. He'll be getting at least £65,000 a week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,198 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Not just the transfer though. He'll be getting at least £65,000 a week! I doubt that. English players are paid obsence amounts, but I don't think they get as much as people make out. Riise gets about £35,000 a week and he has been one of the most consistant EPL players over the past few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 I doubt Alves will be on that or anywhere near that. Fred would probably command wages around £40k a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Not just the transfer though. He'll be getting at least £65,000 a week! I doubt that. English players are paid obsence amounts, but I don't think they get as much as people make out. Riise gets about £35,000 a week and he has been one of the most consistant EPL players over the past few years. Some at Newcastle are on £70,000 a week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Lucas Neil not on 65k? Bellamy is on 70k. Alves needs a better agent if he can't get near 40k! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Thats some unbelievable quality heading to the riverside, but you have to question the players ambition... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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