[Football] Winter Transfers 2011

[Guyro]

ah ya, i didnt notice the line was a link

do you do that for all of them? or was it just that one? (so i know what to look out for)

doesnt really need the link if you put just sky sports

cheers

[Rappy Veteran]

ah ya, i didnt notice the line was a link

do you do that for all of them? or was it just that one? (so i know what to look out for)

doesnt really need the link if you put just sky sports

cheers

I usually just copy and paste and put source underneath (depends how lazy I am :p )

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Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of Aalesunds goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard in the coming days.

United are believed to have agreed a fee in the region of ?3.5 million for Denmark goalkeeper Lindegaard, 26, after he impressed the club?s goalkeeping coach, Eric Steele, over the course of several scouting trips.

Aalesunds chairman Bjarne Haagensen confirmed to TV2 that he has travelled to England along with the club?s chief executive, Henrik Hoff, this week to hold talks.

?Henrik and I are in place in Manchester,? he said. Asked if a deal was close, he replied: ?It is. We are in the middle of it. I can?t say more right now. We will send a press release in three or four hours.? (ESPN)

[Weld_El_7aj]

^spanish papers are stating that ManU are near a deal with Atletico de Madrid for their Goalie De Gea who is 20 y-o and looks like he'll be an amazing keeper

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[Kostaz]

BS.

He didn't move in the summer cause his father wanted him to finish his studies. Don't see why it would change now.

[nothuman]

It's done deal with Lindegaard. I'm very curious to watch him play.

[Rappy Veteran]

It's done deal with Lindegaard. I'm very curious to watch him play.

yep

Manchester United have completed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard from Aalesunds.

United have been chasing a new keeper for the past few months and were strongly linked with the likes of David De Gea and Gianluigi Buffon, but Sir Alex Ferguson has opted for Lindegaard.

The 26-year-old passed a medical in Manchester earlier this week and has now signed a deal until 2014 after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.

Lindegaard will train with United from now, but he will not be eligible to play until the transfer window re-opens on 1st January.

Ferguson was delighted to get his man, commenting: "Anders is one of the brightest young keepers in the game.

"The challenge at Manchester United is always to look to the future and in Anders, we have signed a goalkeeper of great presence and even more promise.

"Having the time to train with him before he is registered will be an important period for him - almost like a pre-season to get him integrated with the other players."

Lindegaard added: "Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me.

"The club is such an institution in Denmark, it's an honour to come here.

"I'm looking forward to playing and training alongside some of the great players in football today.

"I can't wait to be part of this team and to make my contribution to keeping the team at the top of the game."

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benzema to juve? :p

[Martyn]

benzema to juve? :p

On SoccerManager? :p

[BGM]

On SoccerManager? :p

looks like it :(

http://www.footballitaliano.co.uk/p6_1_4977_juventus-still-like-dzeko-but-not-benzema-or-maxi-lopez.html

just that joker edin dzeko again :D

[Rappy Veteran]

On SoccerManager? :p

haha :rofl:

[Valerus]

Edin Dzeko needs to move to a non-crap club. And Diego needs to go too.

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Manchester United look set to snap up Bayern Munich skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger in January, according to Talksport.

The German ace?s contract is due to expire in 18 months time and Bayern are reportedly fearing he has already decided to join United.

With his contract running down, the German champions have apparently offered to make him their highest paid player ever with a contract worth around ?140,000 per week.

However, that will not be enough to stop him announcing his intention to move to Old Trafford and take on another challenge ? to replace United legend Paul Scholes.

And, if he does want to leave, Bayern will demand at least ?25 million for his services in the forthcoming transfer window.

Despite Sir Alex Ferguson insisting no one will be joining Manchester United in January, the club have reportedly tied up a deal for Denmark keeper Anders Lindegaard and are now targeting Schweinsteiger.

And with Scholes coming to the end of his career, having missed a chunk of Manchester United?s season already, Fergie is looking to add some much needed creativity to the Red Devils? midfield. (Give Me Football ? Official PFA Website)

[Valerus]

Munich better hold onto him. He's their workhorse.

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In other news, beckham has signed on a free to Everton. At this time it is uncertain whether it is David or Victoria. Though Moyes has said he fancies his chances of taking the signing to bed, the concensus is that it will be David signing. Thus confirming Moyes is a *** ..

[deuz]

Munich better hold onto him. He's their workhorse.

i really hope he does not leave bayern but he would be an insane buy. They are still trying to build around him with all the youth players coming through.

In other news, beckham has signed on a free to Everton. At this time it is uncertain whether it is David or Victoria. Though Moyes has said he fancies his chances of taking the signing to bed, the concensus is that it will be David signing. Thus confirming Moyes is a *** ..

haha?

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i think very unlikely that Bastian will move, he is like a Gerrard, Totti, Del Piero, Raul figure

however, having said that.. football is a funny old game! :D

[Valerus]

i think very unlikely that Bastian will move, he is like a Gerrard, Totti, Del Piero, Raul figure

however, having said that.. football is a funny old game! :D

Funny thing is he's only 26!

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Funny thing is he's only 26!

so were those i mentioned once :D

[Valerus]

so were those i mentioned once :D

yes sir! but were Alessandro and Francesco considered the figure of their clubs at that age? (I'm pretty sure Gerrard was the face of Liverpool only 4 years ago)

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yes sir! but were Alessandro and Francesco considered the figure of their clubs at that age? (I'm pretty sure Gerrard was the face of Liverpool only 4 years ago)

i've just looked up ADP and Totti's ages, and i am inclined to think yes they were the face at that age...

Totti defo was, i'm not 100% sure on ADP as he would have had quite some competition @ 26 (year 2000) namely zidane? :D

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Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2012.

Australian Schwarzer, 38, who moved to Craven Cottage from Middlesbrough in 2008, was linked with Arsenal during the last transfer window.

"He was obviously very flattered by the interest. We're delighted that he's decided to stay here and we can move forward now," said manager Mark Hughes.

Schwarzer added he was "delighted" to have ended speculation over his future.

"The club, manager and team have all highlighted their desire to see me stay at the Cottage and after successful negotiations I can confirm that my future is with Fulham," Schwarzer told the Furlham website.

puts pay to the rumour of him joining Arsenal again :p

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Lucas Leiva is excited by Liverpool's apparent interest in AC Milan star Ronaldinho.

Lucas has backed the move, believing his fellow Brazilian can change the path to fortune for the Reds.

"I am not aware of anything in terms of Ronaldinho signing, but I would be very happy if this was to happen," Lucas told Globoesporte.

"We started a friendship when we played in the Olympics and for Brazil. It would be nice to play with him at Liverpool.

"Everyone knows Ronaldinho and they know what he can do."

Skysports.com understands Glen Johnson's Liverpool future is in doubt with the club looking at right-back transfer targets.

Johnson's future has been the subject of conjecture in recent weeks after Reds boss Roy Hodgson publicly stated his disappointment with the England star's form so far this term.

The former Chelsea and Portsmouth man was thought to be unhappy with Hodgson's public criticism and is considering a move away from Anfield when the transfer window reopens next month.

Juventus have been strongly linked with a move for Johnson with the Bianconeri keen to bolster their defence in January.

Former Reds boss Rafa Benitez is also thought to be keen on bringing Johnson to Inter Milan having signed the defender during his time at the helm at Anfield.

Johnson is understood to be interested in a move abroad if the club decide to listen to offers for his services in the New Year.

As a result Liverpool have been drawing up a shortlist of possible replacements for Johnson should he leave Merseyside.

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argh fs, why do juve get saddled with 'pools off casts!

(although aqualani and sissoko turned out to bed pretty good in the end) :p