[Archived] Blackburn Rovers Transfer Topic

[EwoodGlory]

Newcastle made at least 3 bids last summer, I know that for a fact. Stupid bids at that, just to unsettle him. Clowns that they are.

He's not a world beater, we could replace him for half the money we flog him for. Givet is prove of that.

[Grabbi Graeme]

  nicko said:

Benitez's fee will be a lot lower than £9 million...lower up-front fee and all sorts of clauses.

David Sullivan has been on SSN and was talking about Benitez, he was asked about the fee and said £10 million up front with a possiblity of rising to £15- £20 million depending on various clauses's , a club record apparentley

[gumboots]

  EwoodGlory said:

Newcastle made at least 3 bids last summer, I know that for a fact. Stupid bids at that, just to unsettle him. Clowns that they are.

He's not a world beater, we could replace him for half the money we flog him for. Givet is prove of that.

It's not just replacing the playing ability though, is it? We've been lucky with Givet in that he's settled quickly and seems to have "bought into" the club. (not literally obviously) However, we could buy a cheaper left back, midfielder etc who is technically better or quicker or whatever than Warnock who doesn't fit at all. That's why, unless it became essential for some reason, I don't think we should sell. Presumably if we can find a buyer for RSC who pays a decent amount fairly soon then we won't need to sell anyone else and can afford to look around and decide if we want to. However, if nobody wants RSC or not at a good enough price early enough then we might have to wonder who else we can get cash for and that's when Warnock might be the one that goes.

[nicko]

  Grabbi Graeme said:

David Sullivan has been on SSN and was talking about Benitez, he was asked about the fee and said £10 million up front with a possiblity of rising to £15- £20 million depending on various clauses's , a club record apparentley

I think that confirms it is a lot less then...

[Ewood and I Would]

  nicko said:

Newcastle bid for Warnock remember - and your manager at the time wanted to do the deal.

What was the stumbling block then?

[gumboots]

  nicko said:

I think that confirms it is a lot less then...

Are you suggesting the man is economical with the truth?

[modes98]

  Grabbi Graeme said:

said £10 million up front with a possiblity of rising to £15- £20 million

If that's true they have just been robbed!

[T4E]

  gumboots said:

Are you suggesting the man is economical with the truth?

If its true its the only thing he's been economical with!

[bennyboyt11]

  Grabbi Graeme said:

David Sullivan has been on SSN and was talking about Benitez, he was asked about the fee and said £10 million up front with a possiblity of rising to £15- £20 million depending on various clauses's , a club record apparentley

Jesus they saw him coming then!

[RibbleValleyRover]

Nicko any truth in some of the rumours about Samba leaving to City? And Ben-Haim coming the other way?

Could be ###### but i've heard a few rumblings about it and iirc someone posted about going to the awards evening and asking Samba if he would be here next season and he said he didn't know.

Selling Samba for me would be a huge mistake, probably our best player and asset at this moment in time.

[socngill]

I read some time last week that the release clause for Cruz has a end date - either end of this month or next, can't remember. Does anybody know if there is any truth behind this?

Would be good if it was true.

[nicko]

  RibbleValleyRover said:

Nicko any truth in some of the rumours about Samba leaving to City? And Ben-Haim coming the other way?

Could be ###### but i've heard a few rumblings about it and iirc someone posted about going to the awards evening and asking Samba if he would be here next season and he said he didn't know.

Selling Samba for me would be a huge mistake, probably our best player and asset at this moment in time.

Checked out the Samba rumour a couple of times lately...told it is a no.

Ben Haim's wages are big. And he is not very good. Founder member of Can't Kick It Straight Club.

[Eddie]

It has been reported that it finishes at the end of July.

[socngill]

Cheers Eddie. Would be good to know if it is actually true or not. Alot of our targets will hinge on the possible sale of Cruz so having it in there would be of great use.

Is this definitely true Nicko?

And sorry if this has already been discussed.

[nicko]

  socngill said:

A lot of our targets will hinge on the possible sale of Cruz so having it in there would be of great use.

Is this definitely true Nicko?

If Roque goes you would have decent money for a 'star' signing.

Until then I think you will sign cheap and sensible.

No harm in that either - as long as they are good.

[Guest benmaxwell]

Nicko. What would you say are the chances of Roque leaving the club this summer...

Behind the scenes i have heard that his agent is actively pushing his profile on other teams, and Roque is aiming to reunite with Sparky at Man City...

[T4E]

  nicko said:

Until then I think you will sign cheap and sensible.

No harm in that either - as long as they are good.

Perfectly achievable under Sam.

[nicko]

  benmaxwell said:

Nicko. What would you say are the chances of Roque leaving the club this summer...

Behind the scenes i have heard that his agent is actively pushing his profile on other teams, and Roque is aiming to reunite with Sparky at Man City...

Roque goes if the price or deal is right...can't put any odds or percentages on that. I would suggest it may be a long wait.

His agent can try all he likes. The player should have been fit and scoring, then everyone would have been happy and he might look worth £20 million.

Man City should get Tevez which makes you wonder if they still want Roque.

Tottenham are keen, but Harry is as slippery as jellied eels.

Don't see any other runners.

[joey_big_nose]

Cruz is going to still be here come August guys. Get used to it.

[67splitscreen]

  joey_big_nose said:

Cruz is going to still be here come August guys. Get used to it.

I think you are probably rite there.

[Iceman]

If Roque is still here come August, then he can get his move provided he scores as many goals as possible. We will probably be in a healthy position in the league, and no fear of relegation come January. Come to think of it, Hull must have felt the same.

[LeChuck]

  67splitscreen said:

I think you are probably rite there.

I agree...I think he'll be gone by September though. Not saying that just to be awkward, I genuinely believe someone will come in with a bid a day or two before the deadline closes, I don't think anything will be sorted early with Roque.

[Hughesy]

We best get signing some more freebies and loan players then.

Sam should try for Rafael on loan.

[doctorryan]

  nicko said:

No agenda.

This time last year Warnock didn't like Ince and Ince told him about Newcastle United - in front of the rest of the players.

A few weeks ago I found out Tottenham still want him...and that the present manager may be willing to sell.

We shall see.

Alan.........Please try to refrain from using the term may if at all avoidable on this message board. It is a term usually associated with bullshit and conjecture and we can get our fill of that with regards to these subjects any time we want from newsnow.

[nicko]

  doctorryan said:

Alan.........Please try to refrain from using the term may if at all avoidable on this message board. It is a term usually associated with bullshit and conjecture and we can get our fill of that with regards to these subjects any time we want from newsnow.

May - in this case, meaning 'if the price is right.'

Would be silly to imagine otherwise.