The Transfer Thread

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by RA30

It's about depth in the squad. With Cesc at Barca, their star midfielders (Xavi, Iniesta) can get more rest and play better. Xavi and Iniesta are a year older and of course they can still play but it also helps to have a very capable Fabregas playing with them. If Barca gets an injury to one of the star midfielders, they have another just as capable midfielder to step up, no loss in ability. Very important when you have to play so many league, cup and UCL games. Cant really say the same for many other teams where an injury to a star midfielder means a lot of damage(i.e. Arsenal). Besides, they still get paid the same whether they sit on the bench or play.

It's a lot of money to pay for insurance, considering how they've already made it publicly known they want to reduce their debt.

Plus, the point about Cesc getting the same amount of money playing on the bench or not doesn't work in this case. He's extremely competitive and will want to play. He's willing to take a pay cut if he went to Barca, so money is not a factor at all.

[Mo]

The Daily Mail says Gabriel Obertan is on his way to Newcastle.

He didnt play today in the Scholes Testimonial, which to me means he's on the way out. And Dammit it annoys me cause I was on the verge of buying his shirt.

[ezio]

the rumour on soccernet is that Sneijder may be going to Man City but so far everyone is playing it down.

[BunnyHardaway]

Quote: Originally Posted by ezio

the rumour on soccernet is that Sneijder may be going to Man City but so far everyone is playing it down.

Please happen

[Mo]

Arsenal have signed Southampton winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a reported fee of £12 million

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mo

Arsenal have signed Southampton winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a reported fee of £12 million

Now we have someone to fill in if Walcott breaks.

But really, looks to be a good signing for the future, but let's hope this is the first of a few this week.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Why is Samuel Eto'o playing in Russia next year?!?!?!

[Eton Rifles]

I'm going to assume they showed him the cash.