Javier Saviola

Bruce Wayne · January 10, 2009

Everton and Portsmouth want to sign Javier Saviola on loan from Real Madrid, who are amenable to sending the Argentina striker out on a short-term deal.

Everton and Portsmouth in for Javier Saviola - Telegraph

Not sure about this one. As a youngster he was one of many tipped to be the next Maradonna but he's never really lived up to his billing after joining Barca as a young lad. He's drifted about a bit lately. Saying that though he's scored goals at the highest level so may be a good bet. You'd think we would be more attractive than Pompey.

Neiler · January 10, 2009

Bruce Wayne said:
Everton and Portsmouth want to sign Javier Saviola on loan from Real Madrid, who are amenable to sending the Argentina striker out on a short-term deal.

Everton and Portsmouth in for Javier Saviola - Telegraph

Not sure about this one. As a youngster he was one of many tipped to be the next Maradonna but he's never really lived up to his billing after joining Barca as a young lad. He's drifted about a bit lately. Saying that though he's scored goals at the highest level so may be a good bet. You'd think we would be more attractive than Pompey.

Hes not still at Madird is he. I remember him having an amazing season on loan at Monaco one year.

Bruce Wayne · January 10, 2009

Yeah, Madrid signed him after his contract expired at Barca. He's been on loan to a few clubs though in the past few years and has never really recaptured the form from his early seasons at Barca.

Neiler · January 10, 2009

Thats right Madrid signed him on a free form Barca didnt they, id have him defo, always a player of quality its a shame he hasnt made more of his talent.

ToxtethBlue · January 10, 2009

I'd take him, It'd be interesting to see how he would adapt to English football.

davek · January 10, 2009

Please make it stop.

Bruce Wayne · January 10, 2009

Took the words out of my mouth Dave.

kikoefc · January 11, 2009

I have said about him for a while, would be a quality signing. A Moyes special aswel, good player thats lost his way. Get him in!!!

Tennessee Blue Mike · January 11, 2009

Well I'm glad it's saying a loan at least it brings a little creedence to the report. I just don't feel it though. My crystal ball isn't clouding over.

Toffe3m4n · January 11, 2009

Would love to see him here personally. Imagine getting him before the derby and banging one past them!

stinger · January 11, 2009

Since his greatness predicted by FM never happened, we are the club that should actually get him, with our relationship with FM creators.

But seriously - he's only interested in money, and there's no way we can work out something to make his wage acceptable for us.
Plus he would only fit in Premiership team which is very good in retaining possession and plays tiki taka offense. We improved our passing game and ability to retain possession since Arteta moved to the centre of midfield, but we are still far away from being a team, where Saviola could fit nicely.