[Archived] Potential Summer Transfers (2010)

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Can't see a shred of truth in the Jones/N'Zonzi rumours.

Arsenal fans, and indeed some of their board, are crying out of established names to compliment their young squad. Adding more youth seems totally pointless.

I agree that there is probably little foundation in these rumours - but not for the reasons you state.

Arsenal have, for the last few years, bought young - they have the finances to buy both our players (I am sure they hope they can buy relatively cheaply) and then go out and buy an established player to push them onto the next level.

Jones is exactly the type of no-nonsense centre back they have been missing since Campbell left (first time around) and Nzonzi would be good back up (and if he progresses first team) for defensive midfield (he would also add height to what is a relatively small team)

[Amo]

Next season will be the real test for Jones and, especially, Nzonzi. If Arsenal are really interested, they'll wait until then before making a move.

[67splitscreen]

The price would have to be obscene and I mean OBSCENE!!!! followed by a lynching party for whoever OK's the deal.

I like the youthful look of our present side.

Did Sam not say when he first arrived he wanted a "vibrant Blackburn".

It would be the biggest sign yet the club has lost it's ambition to remain in the EPL.

I also would not be surprised to see Sam walk if it was sanctioned.

You could have course argue that, an obscene amount of money for two players who may yet falter would be good business, Sam could replace them and more.

If he gets the funds of course.

[The Rover of Finland]

Why make a number of this story (wenger after our pair)? It´s a basic rumour which is alive for a day. There will be new rumours tomorrow. This time our club was a part of the rumour.

No new striker on radar mr. Nixon? I got a feeling Lewandowski saga ain´t over. This reminds me of RSC who was linked to us weeks before signing but seemed like dead at one point.

[ewoodpo]

If Arsenal came in and said for instance 20 million for Nzonzi and say 10 million for Jones with a sell on clause . Would the fans accept that?

I mean I would, especially if they gave the funds to Sam to spend.

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

If Arsenal came in and said for instance 20 million for Nzonzi and say 10 million for Jones with a sell on clause . Would the fans accept that?

I mean I would, especially if they gave the funds to Sam to spend.

No. Its the principle. We're not going to get any better then those two especially at their age even for big money. These kids hold the future for our club. Lets not throw that away for something shiny just yet.

[herbergeehh]

Let's keep it real, shall we? 20 million for Nzonzi?

I'm glad they are both staying, and I look forward to seeing whether they can build on and become really good Premier League players.

N'Zonzi has been decent - at that age and from that league he has been really good. But I think it's easier to keep him- perhaps Fabregas can come here instead.

[ewoodpo]

Let's keep it real, shall we? 20 million for Nzonzi?

I'm glad they are both staying, and I look forward to seeing whether they can build on and become really good Premier League players.

N'Zonzi has been decent - at that age and from that league he has been really good. But I think it's easier to keep him- perhaps Fabregas can come here instead.

It was a hypothetical question that I was asking .

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

If Arsenal came in and said for instance 20 million for Nzonzi and say 10 million for Jones with a sell on clause . Would the fans accept that?

I mean I would, especially if they gave the funds to Sam to spend.

Look at YOUR comment I've highlighted,here layeth the problem....be afraid,be VERY AFRAID.

[DeadlyDirk]

Goodbye and thank you mr Samba

And why is Nzonzis agent talking him up already surely he's settled here

I hope not but there's no doubt that he is an established premiership defender with some of his best years ahead of him, we've often said he'd be the next to go, I'm just hoping that after recent sales that this is one summer we can get through without having to do just that.

[ewoodpo]

Look at YOUR comment I've highlighted,here layeth the problem....be afraid,be VERY AFRAID.

I am a bit thick sometimes , are you refering to his time at Newcastle where he had money to spend.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

No, not Newcastle but here at Rovers!

We DONT exactly splash the cash do we...any imcoming transfer money does tend to 'disappear' very quickly.

[RibbleValleyRover]

I am a bit thick sometimes , are you refering to his time at Newcastle where he had money to spend.

More likely how much would the club give him to spend from their sales. Going off recent history probably less than half would be given to the manager.

[ewoodpo]

No, not Newcastle but here at Rovers!

We DONT exactly splash the cash do we...any imcoming transfer money does tend to 'disappear' very quickly.

Thanks for clearing that one up , I wouldn't mind finding out how much debt we actually have anybody know ?

[JAL]

When the English game has strectched, then stretched itself again financially, and the country enters a recession. Why do fans on here think Rovers should spend when the clubs maxed itself out already - are they missing something terribly here.

[Mr. E]

Crikey you really do know nothing about football do you?

If good teams are made of squads who have stuck together for a number of years, share the same goals and ambitions and work hard for the good of the team then why don't we just hold a trial for all the season ticket holders, maybe the best 16 can be out first choice matchday squad for next season?

Good teams are made of good players. Big teams like good players. Yes you need cohesion, you need hard work but without the talent there it is next to impossible to be a good team. My grandmother could tell you that and she's never watched a minute of football in her life.

These big money transfers are essential to our survival otherwise without the financial support we'd be finding our level around about League One before long. Surely anyone with half a brain can see this so why do you repeatedly find this so hard to understand?

I am not sure I am the one who knows nothing about football. You want good teams with non-big players? Try Fulham for one. You know, eliminated Juventus, playing in a Europa Cup semi-final tonight?

Or how about the past few winners of that competition - Zenit Petersburg, CSKA Moscow, Shakhtar Donetsk? Big superstar players you say? Greece winning Euro 2004? Just how many players in total from all those teams would even make it to a Premiership bench?

With discipline, loyalty, hard work and skill (looking for such players is not the same thing as recruitng season ticket-holders, that is a completely stupid assertion) you can achieve great things. It's written on our badge, in case you don't know.

We don't need "worldclass superstars" like Santa Cruz using us as a stepping stone for a season or two before taking the ridiculous money of a rich club and wasting away in their reserves. We need players like Tugay, who want to work hard and give it their all for us.

[AJW]

calm down its all paper talk , this thing tends to happen when a "big" club plays an important game at a smaller club its a tactic used to unsettle players , look at last week before the utd/spuds game ...fergie was planning a £10m+ bid for Gareth Bale!!... take it with a pinch of salt

[Steve Moss]

If Arsenal came in and said for instance 20 million for Nzonzi and say 10 million for Jones with a sell on clause . Would the fans accept that?

I mean I would, especially if they gave the funds to Sam to spend.

Absolutely. Everyone is for sale, if they want to leave and the price is right.

And the "right" price is considerably less than 30 million for the N'Zonzi/Jones duo.

With discipline, loyalty, hard work and skill (looking for such players is not the same thing as recruitng season ticket-holders, that is a completely stupid assertion) you can achieve great things. It's written on our badge, in case you don't know.

We don't need "worldclass superstars" like Santa Cruz using us as a stepping stone for a season or two before taking the ridiculous money of a rich club and wasting away in their reserves. We need players like Tugay, who want to work hard and give it their all for us.

This is my opinion also. Teams are more than the sum of its parts. Rovers are currently an average team (in table ranking) in the best football league in the world. Translation- while the Rovers can still improve, they are still one of the best teams in the world.

I think Sam has the right idea as to how to go about improving the team. No massive, sudden changes. Change a player here, a player there, always seeking to improve the weak links. Our defense is pretty good, which is why his last few moves have been midfielders (here's hoping Hoilett, Basturk and Linganzi come good) and he now (allegedly) wants a striker.

[RoyRover]

If Arsenal came in and said for instance 20 million for Nzonzi and say 10 million for Jones with a sell on clause . Would the fans accept that?

I mean I would, especially if they gave the funds to Sam to spend.

Probably not, because only a couple of million of it would be used to buy anyone else, who wouldn't be as good as these guys anyway.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Absolutely. Everyone is for sale, if they want to leave and the price is right.

And the "right" price is considerably less than 30 million for the N'Zonzi/Jones duo.

This is my opinion also. Teams are more than the sum of its parts. Rovers are currently an average team (in table ranking) in the best football league in the world. Translation- while the Rovers can still improve, they are still one of the best teams in the world.

I think Sam has the right idea as to how to go about improving the team. No massive, sudden changes. Change a player here, a player there, always seeking to improve the weak links. Our defense is pretty good, which is why his last few moves have been midfielders (here's hoping Hoilett, Basturk and Linganzi come good) and he now (allegedly) wants a striker.

Get real, there must be 50 plus teams better than Rovers in the World.

[Fylde Coast Fan]

"Sportsmail Reporter" is the byline behind such rock solid transfer stories as Aiden McGeady joining Birmingham in January for £8m.

If there's no price in a bit of gossip, ignore it. It's a nothing story turned in by someone who needs beer money, surely.

[Steve Moss]

Get real, there must be 50 plus teams better than Rovers in the World.

I have no first hand experience with every team in the world, but I'll give you 50 better teams for argument's sake. That still speaks very well of the Rovers, considering the number of professional leagues and teams out there.

But I think the 50 plus figure is high. I'll concede 10 or so teams from the U.K. I can't think of any club USA team (or Canadian, Central American, Australian, African or Asian team) which are better than the Rovers. I'll grant you that the top 2-4 from Brazil, Spain and Italy might be better, in addition to the top 1-3 from Argentina, Germany, Russia, Portugal and France. I'm probably spacing a decent nation team or two, and may even be short selling a few that I've named. So maybe your 50 plus figure is realistic but I'd guess the Rovers are closer to the top 30.

Just my opinion.

[LeChuck]

To try and a tiny piece of fact to a very subjective argument, Rovers are ranked 70 in the UEFA club coefficient rankings.

How much relevance that has is debatable though.

[47er]

In answer to a previous question, yes I would hypothetically accept an offer of 20M for N'Zonzi but nothing would persuade me to sell Jones. We could replace N'Zonzi if the manager received the money to spend but we've been there too often to fall for that one. However because Jones is local,a supporter and has come through our academy he has something no amount of money can replace. Everytime you sell a player like that a part of your club dies.

[roversnick]

20m for nzonzi? Take a step back, that's living in make believe world