[Archived] Blackburn Rovers Transfer Topic

[Hughesy]

I believe the hunt has started for a midfielder

The profile is basically to find the 'new Tugay.'

I like it!

[Stevo]

Very happy to hear that we aren't now just going to settle with what we have got. We all know that we need a quality creative midfielder, yet I had the feeling we would just stash the rest of our money away and hope that what we have will do the job. Big Sam is doing everything right.

[blue and whites]

nicko: do you know whats the hold up with kalinic? has he agreed personal terms and had a madical? is it just up to negotiating price between the two clubs?

[Tris]

nicko: do you know whats the hold up with kalinic? has he agreed personal terms and had a madical? is it just up to negotiating price between the two clubs?

Is that the technical term for BFS's extended test? Is that why the Algerian bloke didn't cut the mustard. Crazy!

[RibbleValleyRover]

I believe the hunt has started for a midfielder, mainly because the feeling is that these two strikers are coming in.

The profile is basically to find the 'new Tugay.'

Pretty difficult as that style of player is a dying breed, and the ones that are around cost a hell of a lot of money. Good to see they are actively searching though to see if there is one out there in our price range.

[Amo]

Don't expect a Tugay replacement anytime soon. It's taken well over a month to replace Santa Cruz, and we still haven't rubberstamped it.

[Tom]

I'd say Pedro Mendes fits the bill for a midfielder although Rangers probably wouldn't want to sell.

I'd still like Tuncay but he would have to play a bit deeper than he is used to.

[47er]

Compare this transfer window to last summer under Ince, and smile.

You ask too much!

[doctorryan]

I believe the hunt has started for a midfielder, mainly because the feeling is that these two strikers are coming in.

The profile is basically to find the 'new Tugay.'

Garcia would surprise me, but things happen fast in August...or even late July in the case of Kalinic who was nowhere near the list just a week ago.

Well, Rothen hasn't signed with the Italians or anyone else as far as I can tell.

[Hughesy]

Mendes is too old, we need a younger model!

[Amo]

Mendes is too old, we need a younger model!

Yeah, same age we signed Tugay and everything!

[rovers si]

Nicko, what's happening with David Bentley? Is he spending another season on Spurs bench or are there interested clubs? Could be worth a cheeky loan bid? Would certainly help the midfield problems.

(I know this isn't strictly Rovers related but he is an ex-player and we are in the market for a new midfielder)

[Tom]

A question for people a bit more in the know than myself, if we do get the Croatian, where is he likely to be at in regards to fitness?

does the Croatian season run similarly to ours?

[modes98]

nicko: do you know whats the hold up with kalinic?

It has been less than 24 hours, get a grip! Wait for news from the club or for Nicko to post. I am sure he is not going to sit on information about either deal, so chill out.

Coming up tomorrow:

Why hasn't Di Santo signed yet?

[beerwins]

2 weeks or so to sign a player of tugays calibre .........good luck with that one, always admired a pinpoint crossfield pass , or a through ball weighted inch perfect, or a tackle that lets a player know that if he holds on to the ball to long he is going to get another.

Midfield is the key and i was hoping it would have been adressed before roque went, the jewel of all football in my eyes is a gelled midfield.

Tugay's quality wont be replaced easily.

[braddock]

It has been less than 24 hours, get a grip! Wait for news from the club or for Nicko to post. I am sure he is not going to sit on information about either deal, so chill out.

Coming up tomorrow:

Why hasn't Di Santo signed yet?

why hasn't Di Santo signed yet?

[Hughesy]

Yeah, same age we signed Tugay and everything!

He may well be the same age but he isn't of the same quality. I'd prefer a younger player with more talent.

[deftangel]

First and foremost we need someone who can pass. What about the bi-annual favourite Huddlestone?

[dj54nna]

Would Arda Turan be beyond us? He was extremely influential for Turkey in the Euros and looks just a little bit like me.

Surely Tugay could put a quiet word in?

[MeanGreenMachine]

First and foremost we need someone who can pass. What about the bi-annual favourite Huddlestone?

Yes please.

There are few who have the as much quality in his right boot. Get him fit, get him playing regular and get in focused and we would be a star, no doubt.

[thenodrog]

Don't expect a Tugay replacement anytime soon. It's taken well over a month to replace Santa Cruz, and we still haven't rubberstamped it.

Why should we? We haven't kicked a ball in anger yet! Tell you what Topman you pay the wages for a week or two for no good reason.

[owenrilla]

The one player that springs to mind for me when thinking about a Tugay replacement is Lucas Biglia.

He is similar in stature, has a great passing range but also more pace than Tugay had (certainly while he was at Rovers anyway). Watching the video, the way he sits in front of the defence and the way he uses little tricks to get away from players pressuring him is very reminiscent of Tugay IMO. There is also the benefit of him only being 23. The only thing that would stop me immediately going and buying him if I was the manager is that he is very small and a bit lightweight, not that that stopped Tugay.

[colbert]

Let's wait until we have signed and confirmed the two strikers before we go on about

Any other player!

I think it's gonna be a great season if we get them.

[waynerovers]

i dont think we have a cat in hells chance of signing him, too expensive and bigger clubs would be interested. He'll end up in spain

[andyroversmad]

How much will we have left if we sign Nikola £ 5 - 6 million ?

Thats enough for a quality midfielder.