Comments on: Transfer Rumors (20 August 08): Robinho’s Chelsea move not happening, Arsenal move for Silvestre, West Brom splash club-record cash on Valero, and more http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/ Soccerlens - Football News You Can Trust Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:26:47 -0800 http://soccerlens.com/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: StevieGerrard http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99588 StevieGerrard Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:11:52 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99588 Nah I'm predicting that when Silvestre gets a chance to play he'll grab it with both hands as he is too good to play in the reserves and he'll know that this is his last shot Nah I’m predicting that when Silvestre gets a chance to play he’ll grab it with both hands as he is too good to play in the reserves and he’ll know that this is his last shot

]]> By: Ryan (Arsenal Fan) http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99533 Ryan (Arsenal Fan) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:43:54 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99533 I've read two places that say Arsenal have upped their bid for Xavi Alonso of Liverpool to about 13.5mill. Is there any truth to this? He would be a great signing to the Arsenal squad. Also, I agree for 750k, its a meaningless trade in Arsenal's view, just a way to teach the young guns the ropes. Its almost like paying a coach to teach the players- and for only 750k for two years (longest contract I see him signing at Arsenal). I’ve read two places that say Arsenal have upped their bid for Xavi Alonso of Liverpool to about 13.5mill. Is there any truth to this? He would be a great signing to the Arsenal squad.

Also, I agree for 750k, its a meaningless trade in Arsenal’s view, just a way to teach the young guns the ropes. Its almost like paying a coach to teach the players- and for only 750k for two years (longest contract I see him signing at Arsenal).

]]> By: Ahmed Bilal http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99518 Ahmed Bilal Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:39:40 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99518 I think with Rafa (as with Fergie) we're seeing managers stick to players who they think will really improve the team, not just sign backups when they don't get the player they want (although imo Carrick is a backup to Ballack and Hargo is a backup to Gattuso, two players Fergie has always wanted to sign but never got the chance to). I think with Rafa (as with Fergie) we’re seeing managers stick to players who they think will really improve the team, not just sign backups when they don’t get the player they want (although imo Carrick is a backup to Ballack and Hargo is a backup to Gattuso, two players Fergie has always wanted to sign but never got the chance to).

]]> By: Phil Thompson http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99483 Phil Thompson Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:07:09 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99483 Cheers Ahmed, Personally i'd love to see Joe Cole coming to Liverpool but i think thats a bit unrealistic. Dont see Scolari selling to any of the top 4. Ah i never rated Barry anyway. But Babel is set to be back in Anfield either today or tomoro so he should be all set for the Boro match. Cheers Ahmed, Personally i’d love to see Joe Cole coming to Liverpool but i think thats a bit unrealistic. Dont see Scolari selling to any of the top 4. Ah i never rated Barry anyway. But Babel is set to be back in Anfield either today or tomoro so he should be all set for the Boro match.

]]> By: Ahmed Bilal http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99459 Ahmed Bilal Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:54:54 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99459 Phil - Rafa is finding out that his 'backup' options aren't being released by their clubs. I don't think he should buy a left-sided player just for the heck of it - wait for Babel to get fit and try to get Downing if possible, but if Barry's not coming then he's not coming, he'll be available for 10m next summer anyway. Phil – Rafa is finding out that his ‘backup’ options aren’t being released by their clubs. I don’t think he should buy a left-sided player just for the heck of it – wait for Babel to get fit and try to get Downing if possible, but if Barry’s not coming then he’s not coming, he’ll be available for 10m next summer anyway.

]]> By: Morgan (Arsenal fan) http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99457 Morgan (Arsenal fan) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:37:07 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99457 We might buy Silvestre! I guess, at 750 grand we cant really lose. He could make a good coach/mentor. He might a good influence on Eboue. We might buy Silvestre! I guess, at 750 grand we cant really lose. He could make a good coach/mentor. He might a good influence on Eboue.

]]> By: Phil Thompson http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-200808/10140/comment-page-1/#comment-99453 Phil Thompson Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:07:53 +0000 http://soccerlens.com/?p=10140#comment-99453 Any news on goings on in Anfield??? Rafa's been very quiet lately..... Any news on goings on in Anfield??? Rafa’s been very quiet lately…..

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