The Somalian Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 this seasons top ten bargins according to f36510) DIDI HAMANN (FREE)He's been strongly linked with a move to 1860 Munich but the German midfielder who turned the Champions League final has been busy telling Sky Sports this week that he thinks he can do a job in the Premier League. At 35, he's not going to be a box-to-box option, but a calm presence in the middle of the park might be just the ticket for Hull or Burnley. Failing that, Football365's Forest fan Nick Miller reckons he'll make a mess of his chair if he opts to drop down to the Championship to join a certain team with an illustrious history. 9) SOL CAMPBELL (FREE)Although it seems likely that Sol will fulfil a lifelong ambition to play his football on foreign shores, that's what he said just before he joined the very English Portsmouth in 2006. His legs might have let him down towards the end of last season but he could be a decent 20-game-a-season bet for a team needing a cool head. The Pompey move re-ignited his career, and there's a chance that a switch to Aston Villa or West Ham could do the same again. 8) NICKY BUTT (FREE)There's talk of Newcastle wanting to keep hold of Butt, but can Newcastle afford to keep anyone on the payroll in the Championship who earns £3m a year? There will be suitors for a player with over 15 years of top-flight football under his belt, even though Butt is now 34 and realistically only has two years left in his legs at this level. Wolves have been linked and you can certainly see the attraction, while Blackburn might see him as a successor to Tugay as an older, though rather less hairy, head in the middle of the park. 7) HABIB BEYE (£1m)One of the few players who can walk away from Newcastle this summer with their head held high, Habib Beye has not only become a fans' favourite because of his song-friendly name, but because he genuinely put in the hard yards for Newcastle over two very difficult seasons. He says he'll happily stay but Newcastle are unlikely to turn down a million for a 31-year-old and the likes of Sunderland, West Ham, Stoke and Hull should be very happy to take a very good right-back off their hands for a pittance. 6) BENJANI (£2m)Remember back in January 2007 when we all loved Benjani - 12 goals to the good and played the game with a massive grin on his face that almost made you want good things to happen to a Harry Redknapp side. He joined Manchester City in a late, late deal allegedly made later by the Zimbabwean falling asleep at the airport. Surprisingly, he only cost an initial £3.87m, with more paymenmt due to Portsmouth after 25, 30 and 75 games. Interestingly, Benjani has played 21 times so City will likely take some money and run rather than keep him around to cost more cash - they have a striker or two around to take up the slack. Don't be surprised to see Benjani back at Pompey. 5) SYLVAIN DISTIN (£2m)One of the most consistent centre-halves outside the Big Four over the past five or six years, it's said that the Frenchman turned down Chelsea and Liverpool for first-team football at Portsmouth. That was an understandable move at 29, but at 31 he might want to make a different decision if the big boys come calling again. He would be a perfect fit for either club, who both need a Premier League-ready, auxiliary defender to replace the departing Sami Hyypia and Ricardo Carvalho. The fact that he can also play at left-back could come in rather handy too. 4) LUCAS NEILL (FREE)We might call him Filthy Lucre Neill and still gape in awe at the ridiculous decision of rejecting Liverpool for more money at West Ham, but we have to admit that he's a very decent right-back (and auxiliary centre-back) indeed with eight years of solid if unspectacular Premier League appearances under his belt. As long as he's not expecting £80,000 a week, at 31 he'd be more than worth the investment of a two-year contract. Chelsea have been linked but we fancy that Everton might look at Neill and say 'hmmm, he's a sight better than Tony Hibbert'. 3) JERMAINE PENNANT (FREE)You don't have to like him to appreciate that he would be a cracking free signing for a mid-table side, and at only 26 there's always the chance that he'll fulfil his potential, look very good in an average side, and you can sell him on for a tidy profit in a year's time. It worked for Birmingham. Ish. He will be slightly harshly filed under 'Liverpool flop', but anyone who watched the 2007 Champions League final will testify that he wasn't always floundering out of his depth for the Reds. For someone like Sunderland - and supplying someone like Kenwyne Jones - he will look quality. 2) MICHAEL OWEN (FREE)This one comes with a massive 'if', and that 'if' is a pay-as-you-play deal that means the man previously known as EMO only gets his moolah if he can drag his fragile arse out on the pitch. A record of less than 80 games in four years tells you exactly why Newcastle fans resent £110,000-a-week Owen, but a record of 29 goals in those games indicates a strike rate of better than one in three. That's a ratio on a par with someone of Jermain Defoe's calibre and it's a ratio worth a certain kind of contract at a club looking to finish in the top six. You know we're looking at you, David Moyes. 1) RUUD VAN NISTELROOY (£1.25m)Yes, he'll be 33 and there are several question marks opposite the word 'fitness' on his virtual resume, but this is a striker who has scored 232 league goals in 384 games for his five clubs, with close to a phenomenal two-in-three record in the two strongest leagues in the world. When fit he is a goal-scoring machine, so any club who can talk him down from his £90,000-a-week wages will have themselves a bargain. He might not play 40 games a season, but when 25 games can reap 15 goals, who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I want Distin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 ^ Thats a sh*t list tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEIRELES. Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Beye is sick.Villa should go for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Turnover Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can't wait for Valencia to join. I see a few fans on Redcafe don't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agony Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can't wait for Valencia to join. I see a few fans on Redcafe don't have a clue. More than a few, I'd say 90% of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEIRELES. Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 So it seems like Valencia is the replacement for Ronaldo on the rightNICE ONE FERGIE*dances to the BBQ* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HangTheDJ Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I reckon Valencia is a sick signing, works hard. He's like a delux version of Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tulse Hill Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Wont fire in a goal from 45 yards in last 10mins when ur under the cosh 10 times a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambino Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can't wait for Valencia to join. I see a few fans on Redcafe don't have a clue.Literally the whole of the Manchester United Forums didn't want this guy Joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What A CUNT. Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 this seasons top ten bargins according to f365sh*t list and perhaps only 2 or 3 of those players could be considered bargains if you factor in their wages. No Tuncay on the list either so fail all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 LOL @ listening to redcafe users. Had an argument the other day with some guy cos he said Hargreaves has the same technical ability as Fabrice Muamba. Was literally fuming./Reckon Valencia might be kinda sick still. Hope so anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace-II-society Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Sky Sports News understands Wolves are set to announce the signing of Kevin Doyle on Tuesday morning. The Reading striker has been a long-term target for Wolves boss Mick McCarthy and it is thought a fee in the region of £6million has been enough to land the Republic of Ireland international.A press conference has been called for 9.30am where it is expected Doyle will be unveiled as the Premier League new boys' latest signing.Wolves were not the only club to come in for Doyle as the 25-year-old also reportedly attracted attention from the likes of Aston Villa, Everton, Sunderland, Bolton and Fulham.The Irish international is a proven goalscorer at Premier League level having hit the net 13 times for the Royals in their inaugural season in the big time.McCarthy has been busy in the transfer market since Wolves' promotion last term but it is the capture of Doyle that will be seen as his biggest coup to date. Aston Villa are weighing up an approach for Middlesbrough forward Tuncay Sanli, skysports.com understands. The Turkey international is attracting plenty of interest following Middlesbrough's relegation and it is thought his future lies away from the Riverside.Tuncay was Boro's outstanding performer in what was a miserable campaign last term, with the club's supporters having warmed to the skilful schemer.Martin O'Neill is known to be in the market for a playmaker and could turn to Tuncay having been impressed with how he has adapted to English football since joining Boro in 2007.Tuncay joined the North East club from Fenerbahce and has gone on to make 67 appearances, scoring 15 goals.With the 2010 World Cup on the horizon it seems likely Tuncay - who captains Turkey - will want to be playing top flight football next season.Liverpool have previously been credited with an interest but skysports.com has learnt it is Villa that are closest to making an official approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fortes fortuna adiuvat Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Wolves will stay up I reckon.Valencia is a replacement for Nani, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trim Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Bischoff hasnt left arsenal has he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Dan Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Wolves to stay up because they've signed Doyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Bischoff hasnt left arsenal has he ?Yes, been released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Wolves to stay up because they've signed Doyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fortes fortuna adiuvat Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Nah not just that.They've signed a good goalkeeper with Premiership experience.On the verge of having two very solid centre midfielders.A striker who knows the Premiership and has scored goals.Quote me for when the season finishes, but I reckon they will they stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fortes fortuna adiuvat Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Melo signs new contract with Fiorentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Furta Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Melo signs new contract with Fiorentina.pissed about that.Lorik Cana come through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Somalian Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 r.i.p southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Somalian Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Arsenal have handed professional contracts to four members of their successful FA Youth Cup team, while confirming Portugal Under-21 international Amaury Bischoff is one of eight players released. Defenders Luke Ayling (17), Craig Eastmond (18), Cedric Evina (17) and 18-year-old goalkeeper James Shea have all been signed on by the Gunners following an impressive campaign which also saw the youngsters win the FA Premier Academy League under the guidance of former centre-half Steve Bould. However, Bischoff will not be furthering his career at Emirates Stadium, with Rui Fonte - who had a spell on loan with Crystal Palace - also being released at the end of his contract. Bischoff made just four Arsenal first-team appearances, all as substitute, following his move from Werder Bremen last summer - which came as the midfielder battled back to fitness after a long-standing groin injury and manager Arsene Wenger admitted was something of a "gamble". Reserve-team players James Dunne, Abu Ogogo, Paul Rodgers, Rene Steer, Vincent van den Berg and Anton Blackwood also move on. Wenger, meanwhile, is keen to add to his squad following the arrival of Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen. Brazilian holding midfielder Felipe Melo had been linked with a switch from Serie A side Fiorentina but has agreed a new contract. However, the future of Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor is yet to be resolved one way or another - with AC Milan continuing their interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haze-e Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Lol @ Bischoff.Doyle is a very good signing by Wolves. Garunteed goals someway or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I love the way people say Doyle is guranteed goals, but in Reading's second season when they needed goals, he didnt produce...6 and a half million for a player who didnt score 20 in the Championship last season or 20 in two Premier League seasons combined, is good business for Reading, not Wolves, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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