The 2012 Other Clubs Summer Transfer Window Thread

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billycopper said:
They made wholesale changes and earned an extra 19 points! It doesn't prove or disprove anything.

Ancelotti "manages the richest team in the world, with PSG backed by the Qatari Investment Authority, the official arm of the Qatari government, the country which will host the 2022 World Cup. Qatar’s GDP is currently $164billion, thus edging out Manchester City’s backers in Abu Dhabi by $10bn."

I don't believe that some of the best players on the planet wouldn't be tempted to the richest club in the world because they weren't in the Champions League last year. They're in it now, so does the situation suddenly change? Tottenham are able to land Vertonghen and possibly Lloris and Moutinho, but they'll only be in the Europa League next year. Robinho went to City without knowing anything about them. Shearer chose the minted Blackburn Rovers over United. If PSG are prepared to throw enough money at it most players wouldn't take too much persuading to move to Paris.

Hummels, Lahm and Coentrao are examples of top drawer defenders. It doesn't need to be them specifically. Do players want to go to Ligue 1? Can a league containing Montpellier, Lille and Lyon be of such a poor standard? Joe Cole, Kalou and Utaka have recently made the move there; Hazard, Giroud and Diakite have recently come from there; Arsenal (Sagna, Koscielny, Nasri) and Newcastle (Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Marveaux) have found it a particularly fertile area for recruitment; and current internationals including Martin, Gourcuff and Remy still ply their trade in France.

A player would stand more chance of breaking into the PSG side, as they are rebuilding, rather than moving to Barca, Real, United or Chelsea. Someone like Lukaku, Sahin or Affelay would be virtually guaranteed game time at the Parc des Princes.

Yanga-Mbiwa is 23 and captain of the league champions.
N'Koulou is 22, has 25 caps for Cameroon and is reportedly high on Wenger's wishlist.
Valbeuna was second only to Hazard in the assist table last year and has been a virtual ever-present under Blanc.
Belhanda was named Young Player of the Year and was in the Team of the Year. He scored 12 goals from midfield to help Montpellier to the title.
Aubameyang is only 23. His strike rate for Saint-Etienne isn't far short of 1 in 2 and, with 8 goals in 25 appearances for Gabon, he has close to a 1 in 3 ratio for a lowly footballing nation.

In what way would they not be an improvement on recent signings such as Bisevac, Lugano or Bodmer?
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See PSG thread. We can continue to argue there!
 
AdamEFC said:
Here is one, nothing to do with PSG but Francis Jeffers to Tranmere, been training with them so they can get a look at him to see if he is good enough.
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You don't play for Arsenal. You don't play for Arsenal! You don't play for Arsenal, anymoooooore!
 
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Vertonghen seals Spurs switch
Belgium international passes medical to complete move

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7891124/Vertonghen-seals-Spurs-switch

Tottenham have confirmed that Jan Vertonghen has passed his medical to finally complete his protracted transfer from Ajax.

Spurs announced over the weekend that an agreement had been reached to secure the services of the Belgium international from the Eredivisie outfit.

The highly-rated centre-back has been a long-term target for the White Hart Lane side, with their interest first emerging during Harry Redknapp's tenure.

Spurs pressed ahead with their bid despite Redknapp's departure and held off interest from North London rivals Arsenal to land the 25-year-old.

New manager Andre Villas-Boas will now be able to call on the versatile defender for the new Premier League season, with midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson the other new face to join Spurs this summer.

A statement on the club's official Twitter feed announced: "We are delighted to announce that Jan Vertonghen has completed his transfer from Ajax after passing his medical."
 
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Fulham confirm Rodallega move
Jol hails massive boost as Colombian signs three-year deal

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7892146/Fulham-confirm-Rodallega-move

Fulham have confirmed the free transfer signing of Hugo Rodallega on a three-year contract, subject to a work permit.

The 26-year-old forward had been out-of-contract since leaving Wigan at the end of the season, and Sky Sports had already revealed a move to Craven Cottage was imminent.

Speaking at the club's training ground on Thursday, the Colombia international told Fulham's official website: "I'm thrilled to have signed for Fulham Football Club.

"I wanted to stay in England and I'm delighted that I now have this opportunity with Fulham.

"I would like to thank the staff and fans of Wigan Athletic for three and a half wonderful seasons there.

"I'm looking forward to pre-season training with the rest of the Fulham squad and starting a new chapter in my career."

Fulham boss Martin Jol, added: "I am delighted that Hugo has decided to join Fulham.

"There has been a lot of interest in him from other top flight teams in England and abroad, so to be able to add his quality to our squad is a massive boost this early in our preparations for the new campaign.

"He is a great addition and I think he will contribute very well to our style and philosophy here."
 
RS set to sign Borini from Roma for £11m according to the Echo.

Like this lad a lot; remember seeing him at Swansea, suprised Chelsea got rid to be honest. Has fantastic movement and an eye for goal
 
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