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Sterling is going soon so that's why.

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What happened to his wishes of moving to London?

In other news...

His presence at the club will play a big role in lifting silverware :D Not sure about his presence in a starting XI though :erm:

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I am going to make a bet now, one that I am confident I will not have to keep.

If Arsenal win the Premier League next season, then for the 12 months after that I will support Andy Murray and Lewis Hamilton.

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try something else...

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:rofl::rofl:

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Yep..

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Wijnaldum on Tyneside and Mitrovic to fly in shortly?

£15m each, is the ball finally rolling?

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Well on current form they are the best British international side.

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Sit down or you might faint.;)

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It looks like Man City are shopping in the discount store.:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33486125

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another one like Scott Sinclair sit on backside as wont get a game getting a fortune

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3-year contract roughly £7m per season + £14m transfer fee.

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The guy looks about 50 in that pic :spin:

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A total waste of money for a has been.

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A quick fix, or an attempt. It was said Van Gaal would do this type of thing when he joined wasn't it?

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Better than a total waste of money for a 'never was' ( Andy Carroll );)

Although I do think that this player and Ramos are both past their sell by date TBH. :(

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Yes Andy Carroll and many others were a total waste of money that's for sure.:)

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It's been confirmed now by Bayern. I'm very happy, a real quality signing

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nope...

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetai...856901,00.html

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I'd be happy to, at his peak a new challenge could easily inspire him to even greater things

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l would be worried as he is never fit enough.

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Imagine getting snubbed by Delph when on the same day your rivals sign Schweinsteiger

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Glad he snubbed them, albeit for different reasons I suspect. Sick of English players going there for a bit part role at best.

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It is good to see a player that seems to not be motivated by money and instead wants to play consistently. City might struggle with their English quota now...

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Very harsh that Den , could be the new start he needs. With sports science , and advanced training methods the way they are is 30 even that old.

You could list a million and one players on here who've been excellent from the age of 30-35.

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l just think he has been pretty injury prone these past few years MM but as with many other subjects l respect your opinions on these matters.

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So Southampton are doing what they would have done last summer had Schneiderlin left by signing Jordy Clasie

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/88...l#post35724023

Man Utd the likely destination although there is contact from Arsenal where he supposedly wants to end up :(

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What about Otamendi instead of Ramos?

and talking of Spain. Pedro to Chelsea?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...time-bomb.html

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Otamendi and several others have got to be better than Evans, or Jones & Smalling for that matter.

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For once l concur wholeheartedly.:)

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Vidic, Ferdinand etc

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John Terry , Carles Puyol , Xavi , Arjen Robben, Ryan Giggs a few that spring to mind. I wasn't only referring to United players.

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meaning MU are chasing more than 1 CB?

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Evans is on the way out, the others are decent squad players, I expect McNair to keep on improving as well.

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Not to Arsenal despite what the papers want to print.

Di Maria edging closer to PSG...

http://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/m...ia-901288.html

Man Utd happy to accept €65m-£46/47m, €10m down what they paid RM. Di Maria wants an annual salary of €12.5m-£9m net, PSG offering around €10m-£7.2m.
Kevin De Bruyne is an alternative. Man City and Bayern Munich also interested in Kevin De Bruyne.

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£49M for a average player all he got is speed prices are beyond a joke for players now

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the inflation is a joke but it is a good buy. I wouldn't be complaining if he was joining Arsenal

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take away his speed he very average IMHO

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He was shocking the back end of last season. City are desperate for English players and Liverpool knew it. £49m is insane for him.

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will his speed be taken away though? I highly doubt it. will he live up to his potential?

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Another bunch of cash for brenda to carry on wasting....

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He didn't want to be there towards the end.

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£30oddm to trigger Bentekes release clause ?

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He has an incredibly poor attitude then. Give up playing for half a season because you want to move at the end of it? Calling in sick, too tired to play, refusing to play for your country, hippy crack...£49m well spent

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a year on with things deteriorating he wants out. he can't be blamed for everything.

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Morgan Schneiderlin joins Manchester United

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....derlin-9641501

https://twitter.com/CraigNorwood/sta...45749428117504

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:Yes::Yes:

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Well they all seem to be flying the nest from thy Saints as its more a case of them marching out then marching on.;)

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Oh no I can't believe it, I never thought he would leave, it's such a surprise, omg pass me the razor blades.:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

We've sold 2 players and the end is nigh?

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I think they do march on Den, just in a different way to how you're thinking ;) The money from sales does get reinvested and they have been climbing the table with different managers each year since promotion. Wenger gets plaudits for his top 4 finishes each year regardless of the difficulties or lack of signing extra players. I see no different to how it is at Southampton albeit mid table vs elite squad. where are Liverpool venturing?

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Liverpool will be outside the top four as usual.:bigcry::bigcry:

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I don't think there is any doubt that Man U will be the team to beat this season.

Inspired signings will transform them.

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The title is between Chelsea and Man City as usual with Arsenal and MU taking third and fourth.

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United and Arsenal will be a lot closer this season, i think thats clear to see. If anything i think they both will be ahead of City and it will be between Chelsea, United and Arsenal for the title.

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You better put your pocket money on then....;)

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So the tinkerman returns.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33513290

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That's how I see it unless city spend even bigger on bigger players than sterling

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Are you happy with Carl Jenkinson on another year-long loan?

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No unhappy, wanted him to sign permament

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Arsenal have covered all bases with him. The contract renewal will ensure the club gets the best out of him be it remaining at the club or transferring elsewhere for a bigger transfer fee.

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are happy with this addition Julian?

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He's a good player but he isn't Schneiderlin.

have to trust Ronko's judgement.

Still like to see a proven big man at the back...

Van Dijk??

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He has decent stats. a team player. good signing for Sunderland.

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quite a few dutch players going into the PL again.

I'm just wondering when Wenger is going to open his purse been a bit quiet on the Arsenal's signing... only Cech so far but then he is a class signing

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LVG has told the press Valdes is to be sold after refusing to play in the reserves last season. What was he expecting when he joined the club? Did he really think he would play ahead of De Gea? I like LVG's ruthless streak, but we really do need to sign a keeper now...

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Celtic played tonight in Europe and he wasn't even on the bench........

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quote in full...

I would have thought he would be Valdes replacement. Has the Loris injury hampered MU or is it Levy ?

other reports are of De Gea being told to see out his contract if Man Utd play hardball. asking silly money for someone in his last year but then you don't always give in from the get go. the process and strategy will come back to haunt them if they take too long peeing around. AS are reporting RM are asking €90m for Ramos, MU have offered €45m link De Gea no longer involved in the deal.

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Hes serving a suspension having been sent off in Celtics last European match in Milan vs Inter last season.

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I can see them making De Gea see out the rest of his contract, especially after what's happened over the last few days with Lloris and Valdes. If they're only going to get a small fee for him they may as well wait. Marca reported the other day that Madrid are happy to wait as well. I think it might all depend on how serious Ramos is about wanting to leave, if he actually does then I don't see why either club wouldn't want De Gea as part of the deal.

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Yes but this is football so my rumours are more fun than facts :D

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some late madness or all parties stay where they are? this looks to be going through...



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I heard he was in talks with the old lady

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‏@SkySportsNewsHQ BREAKING NEWS: Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul having medical at Sunderland #SSNHQ

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Has he had his better days though?.

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crap signing. that after making a positive signing yesterday.

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Liverpool set to meet Benteke £32.5m release clause.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33557059

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Will he get fed up in a season or two and move abroad?

Adz should be pleased with Charlie Austin signing for Newcastle

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Why should he get fed up?.

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Suarez, Sterling ?

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Both wanted to leave.

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Because they got fed up?

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Manchester United set to sell Jonny Evans to Everton for £8m

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...-evans-everton

Juventus’ Arturo Vidal set to seal £28m move to Bayern Munich

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...s-transfer-28m

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Sunderland AFC ‏@SunderlandAFC · 6m6 minutes ago
BREAKING NEWS: Black Cats sign Younes Kaboul - http://www.safc.com/news/team-news

welcome aboard the mega rollercoaster ride that's is safc Younes

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Happy? And what did you make of Nicolas Lombaerts move falling through, the player Sunderland wanted prior to signing Kaboul?

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if he stays fit he be a very good signing not seen Lombaerts play but had knee problem and failed the medical we have to see how Kaboul does this coming season for us I guess

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Whenever I see Kaboul I just think of Stargate. :)

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Few bookies just suspended betting on Charlie Austin to join Newcastle. Austin and Mitrovic? £45 million on three players? Fat man is keeping his word. The revolution v2.6

I was mistaken about the actual budget though. We understood there'd be 60 million available. That however appears to be 'spare cash available on the accounts in may, it now appears with that taken into account plus a ridiculous TV deal the actual budget is closer to £100 million. Or to take the board room quote ' Six Players'

Bas Dost fizzled out after they suggested we pay £30 million..

Spread the word though. The fat man's pockets are leaking.

There has to be a balance though. We're not asking for the ludicrous Freddy Shepherd spending. We're asking for players we actually need. Players like Sissoko are solid. The defence can go. Ayoze Perez is simply brilliant, this lad is genius. He's not Messi but if you watch him it's clear he's trying to head that way. He can't just be benched when megabucks players come. Ronaldo Aarons too. His performance against city in the league cup is enough to convince anyone he's going to be special.

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back on..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33571351

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BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport · 4m4 minutes ago
Has there been a bigger football U-turn?

Fabian Delph's move to Man City is back on. http://bbc.in/1RDNjIy

city must have give him more wages now he be a bench warmer at city

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Crikey he can get two more gold teeth now.

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Apparently not, he's just seen villa stripped of their best players so like any rat deserts the sinking ship, he should've gone to Liverpool, milner Henderson Delph could've been a good if similar three

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SSN yellow ticker having a medical at city now

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Hope you weren't injured in the earthquake Dave

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...hquake....html

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aye what a stupid comment his agent made wonder if hew still with same agent

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Manchester City FC ‏@MCFC · 2m2 minutes ago
Manchester City are delighted to announce Fabian Delph has joined the Club from @AVFCOfficial #WelcomeFabia...

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Adz.

Mbemba wanted as well as Mitrovic? both players have been light training according to this. Wolfsburg & Atletico Madrid are in intereted in Mbemba too. €10m (£6.9m) for Mbemba is putting clubs off

http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/923/Sport/a...derlecht.dhtml

Mitrovics transfer offer from Newcastle. €16.5m-£11.5m transfer fee. €2.4m-£1.6m salary net 35k + bonuses of (conversion rate a bit off) 10,000 pounds (€ 11,700) per draw and 20,000 pounds (€ 23,500) per win + €2m-£1.4m signing on fee.

Former club Partizan Belgrade will receive 20% of the transfer fee. Anderlecht to get 5% of any future transfer out of Newcastle.

http://www.dhnet.be/sports/football/...708aa437073d57

Mitrovic could earn between £60-70k

also Mbemba has 4 birthdays :shocked:

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/01/sp...otball-mbemba/

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The original link between Mbemba and Newcastle was a northern journalist merely suggesting Newcastle take a look at him. Not sure if it's still just paper talk or genuine.

Not sure if Charlie Austin was a backup bid or whether they'll still pursue him now that Mitrovic is travelling for a medical. He could do a Remy yet, maybe Newcastle will pay for his travel and he'll end up in Chelsea instead.

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Mitrovic at the Hilton.

Mbemba to travel shorty for a medical before signing for £6.5 million

Double deal of £20 million.

Strange times at Newcastle...

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It will certainly be a interesting season up there with the wally in the brolly at the helm and suddenly he is getting good financial support from the owner as well.

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heres a bit on Mitrovic

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...ds-minder.html

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Steve McClaren has made a statement that there's still a few signings to go and are far bigger and more surprising than Mitrovic, Gino or Mbemba :shocked:

I think that's a massive hint at Charlie Austin or Saido Berahino but he also went on to say a few of these signings have been kept massively under wraps and will only be revealed once it's clear they can't be hijacked.. See Loic Remy.

Mbemba to be confirmed tomorrow anyway.

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Well I have seen some substitutions in pre season games but have never seen the full 11 changed at one go, then the second 11 walk right through Barca and score in less than two minutes. United 2-0 Barca. :cool:

3-1 final score, seven of United's 11 subs came through the youth team, mind you Barca did hit the post 3 times and Messi and Neymar didn't play.

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Now we know what was wrong with Falcao last season, he needed a haircut.:)

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It's probably typical for Falcao to now score a handful next season. At least I hope so or he's confined to that exclusive premier league flop list.

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Steven Caulker signs on loan for Southampton from QPR.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33707795

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Talking of defenders...

Will De Gea sign a new deal at MU ?

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Ramos was never going to leave was he?. but De Gea will.