Xabi Alonso (8 Viewers)
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I think our board so far is making good decisions, thats IF we complete this trade. If we get alonso i think our midfield should be sufficient for next season. We have camo on the right, with marchionni and sali as backups. Momo and Alonso in the center, with marchisio and zanetti as backups, and HOPEFULLY Giovinco on the left, with neddy and potentially palla as backups. Our attack is already sick. That leaves the defence. I think we should start mellberg as a right back next season as he can play there and have grygera and zebina as alternatives. Chiellini as a definite starter at one of the cb positions. Legro has been great this season, but would be a great backup. Andrade i obviously haven't seen him play much due to the injury so not sure if he can cut it. So i think our board is heading in the right direction in trying to get a loan for ivanovic as that would be perfect. If we don't get him then we Definitely have to invest some money for a superb cb. The left back position is a dillema we already know about molinaro, we don't know if de ceglie can cut it, and therefore i think a decent left back is needed if we are to do any damage in CL and Serie A. My dream would be grosso as he'd be beyond perfect. If not him then someone else. So for the rest of the transfer campaign we need to focus on a new cb and lb and i think we are set.
I think our board so far is making good decisions, thats IF we complete this trade. If we get alonso i think our midfield should be sufficient for next season. We have camo on the right, with marchionni and sali as backups. Momo and Alonso in the center, with marchisio and zanetti as backups, and HOPEFULLY Giovinco on the left, with neddy and potentially palla as backups. Our attack is already sick. That leaves the defence. I think we should start mellberg as a right back next season as he can play there and have grygera and zebina as alternatives. Chiellini as a definite starter at one of the cb positions. Legro has been great this season, but would be a great backup. Andrade i obviously haven't seen him play much due to the injury so not sure if he can cut it. So i think our board is heading in the right direction in trying to get a loan for ivanovic as that would be perfect. If we don't get him then we Definitely have to invest some money for a superb cb. The left back position is a dillema we already know about molinaro, we don't know if de ceglie can cut it, and therefore i think a decent left back is needed if we are to do any damage in CL and Serie A. My dream would be grosso as he'd be beyond perfect. If not him then someone else. So for the rest of the transfer campaign we need to focus on a new cb and lb and i think we are set.
Good post mate
+rep I think that getting ivanovic on a temporary loan is a good idea if with option to buy its even better.
What do you guys think of boularouz who has been an absolute monster and hollands best defender so far?
Good post mate +rep
I think that getting ivanovic on a temporary loan is a good idea if with option to buy its even better.
What do you guys think of boularouz who has been an absolute monster and hollands best defender so far?
+rep I think that getting ivanovic on a temporary loan is a good idea if with option to buy its even better.
What do you guys think of boularouz who has been an absolute monster and hollands best defender so far?
If its the monstrous Boulahrouz at Hamburg then sure,but if its the Boulahrouz who played for Chelsea,then i wouldnt be too excited.Yes he got injured n stuff,but he wasnt really owning teams when he was playing either.Good defender thogh,and on song,Chielleni and Boulahrouz could kill the opposition,literally.
Plus Boulahrouz might even break Montero's Red Card record if he stays in Italy long enough
Plus Boulahrouz might even break Montero's Red Card record if he stays in Italy long enough
If its the monstrous Boulahrouz at Hamburg then sure,but if its the Boulahrouz who played for Chelsea,then i wouldnt be too excited.Yes he got injured n stuff,but he wasnt really owning teams when he was playing either.Good defender thogh,and on song,Chielleni and Boulahrouz could kill the opposition,literally.
Plus Boulahrouz might even break Montero's Red Card record if he stays in Italy long enough
Plus Boulahrouz might even break Montero's Red Card record if he stays in Italy long enough
I really dont know how much Chelsea payed for him.Something around 10m perhaps?Also,i havent followed him at Sevilla,so i dont know how good/bad he's been there.And plus you cant really say if Scolari wants him back or not.If he doesnt,then sure,he could be up for sale.The price would naturally be lower than what Chelsea payed for him.It would be pretty idiotic of any club to pay more than what he cost Chelsea,since he didnt really set the world on fire there.
I know this site is not reliable at all, but I like how much they like tension and drama
http://www.liverpool-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=395078
http://www.liverpool-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=395078
Corriere dello Sport: Juventus keen to tie up Alonso deal
ROME, June 14, 2008 (AFP) - It will be only a matter of days before Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso becomes a Juventus player, according to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper.
Juve officials will meet with Reds boss Rafael Benitez and Alonso's agent Inanki Ibanez in Liverpool on either Monday or Tuesday to rubber stamp Alonso's 17 million move to Turin, the paper reported.
There were some differences between the clubs valuation of the Spanish midfielder, it said, with the English team wanting 20 million Euros, whereas Juventus valued him at 15 million Euros.
Now that Liverpool have lined up Aston Villa's Gareth Barry as a replacement, the 2005 Champions League winners are happy to conclude the deal as quickly as possible.
It is thought that Alonso will sign a contract for 3.5 million euros a year, though he will have to undergo a post-Euro 2008 medical before he can be officially unveiled as a Juventus player.
AFP
ROME, June 14, 2008 (AFP) - It will be only a matter of days before Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso becomes a Juventus player, according to the Corriere dello Sport newspaper.
Juve officials will meet with Reds boss Rafael Benitez and Alonso's agent Inanki Ibanez in Liverpool on either Monday or Tuesday to rubber stamp Alonso's 17 million move to Turin, the paper reported.
There were some differences between the clubs valuation of the Spanish midfielder, it said, with the English team wanting 20 million Euros, whereas Juventus valued him at 15 million Euros.
Now that Liverpool have lined up Aston Villa's Gareth Barry as a replacement, the 2005 Champions League winners are happy to conclude the deal as quickly as possible.
It is thought that Alonso will sign a contract for 3.5 million euros a year, though he will have to undergo a post-Euro 2008 medical before he can be officially unveiled as a Juventus player.
AFP
Alonso Signs For Juventus On Monday
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is pratically a Juventus player and all that is missing is his signature which will arrive early next week according to Corriere Dello Sport.
Jean Claude Blanc met with Rafa Benitez on Friday and a deal was struck to bring the midfielder to the Stadio Olimpico.
Benitez will meet Bianconeri officials again either on Monday or Tuesday where the contracts will be signed, sealed and delivered. The player's agent Inanki Ibanez will also be present at the meeting to ensure that all runs smoothly.
Juve will be paying the Anfield Road club €17m which Liverpool will use to buy Aston Villa's Gareth Barry. Alonso has already reached an agreement with the Old Lady and he will sign a four year deal worth €3.5m per season as well as performance related bonuses.
The Spain international who is currently involved in Euro 2008 will undergo a medical in Turin after the tournament. It's a big hit for the Bianconeri who have, once again, convinced major players to come on board as they prepare to challenge for major honours both domestically and in Europe next season.
Bastian Scheweinsteiger's move from Bayern now looks highly unlikely after the capture of Alonso. The Bianconeri were on standby for the Bayern Munich midfielder in case the Alonso move failed.
Salvatore Landolina, GOAL.COM
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is pratically a Juventus player and all that is missing is his signature which will arrive early next week according to Corriere Dello Sport.
Jean Claude Blanc met with Rafa Benitez on Friday and a deal was struck to bring the midfielder to the Stadio Olimpico.
Benitez will meet Bianconeri officials again either on Monday or Tuesday where the contracts will be signed, sealed and delivered. The player's agent Inanki Ibanez will also be present at the meeting to ensure that all runs smoothly.
Juve will be paying the Anfield Road club €17m which Liverpool will use to buy Aston Villa's Gareth Barry. Alonso has already reached an agreement with the Old Lady and he will sign a four year deal worth €3.5m per season as well as performance related bonuses.
The Spain international who is currently involved in Euro 2008 will undergo a medical in Turin after the tournament. It's a big hit for the Bianconeri who have, once again, convinced major players to come on board as they prepare to challenge for major honours both domestically and in Europe next season.
Bastian Scheweinsteiger's move from Bayern now looks highly unlikely after the capture of Alonso. The Bianconeri were on standby for the Bayern Munich midfielder in case the Alonso move failed.
Salvatore Landolina, GOAL.COM
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