Oaks Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 A rumour from tonight on the BBC website says we're going to sign Steve Sidwell on Monday. Would be a pretty good player to have in the squad. I doubt it. The 3 main problem areas going into the window were, right full back, (Bardsley), right midfield(Young) and a striker. Only 1 yet to fill(if we get Young), and its been a decent months of business, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishjay Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I just read today that Sidwell was warming to a contract extension at Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasthevillan Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Sidwell is a quality player, tell Hendrie to bike it and sign him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 A rumour from tonight on the BBC website says we're going to sign Steve Sidwell on Monday. Would be a pretty good player to have in the squad. Would be a quality signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant(aka_eddy) Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 From sky sports Sir Alex Ferguson has moved to clarify Gabriel Heinze's future at Manchester United, with the Scot denying reports which suggested the Argentine defender was in the final few months of his contract. Heinze has struggled to nail down a regular starting berth at Old Trafford since recovering from injury and he had been linked with moves to Tottenham and Milan. The buccaneering left-back had been quoted as saying his contract was due to expire in the summer, but Ferguson has moved to reassure the club's fans by insisting Heinze's deal is not up for renewal until 2009. "One paper said his contract finishes in June. That's wrong, it ends in 2009," stated Ferguson. "When I read that I immediately went diving for my file. I was sure that wasn't right. We don't allow these things to happen." Asked whether Heinze had a future at United, Ferguson said: "Absolutely, of course." Ferguson is reported to be targeting Southampton youngster Gareth Bale, but the Scot admits he has made little progress in his bid to improve his squad. "We're hitting a brick wall [with bringing players in]," added the Scot. "I make the point every year, not a lot happens in January. It's usually very quiet. "Ourselves, Chelsea, Arsenal are generally very quiet. Blackburn have done a bit of business, Portsmouth have done a bit of business. They have got two or three players in Portsmouth. "Aston Villa are desperate to get players in. I spoke to Martin O'Neill last week and he is finding it difficult and it is not easy in January." I'll add link in a jiffy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 19, 2007 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2007 Dubious Villa link Moved to O/T (that's off topic, not Old Trafford). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant(aka_eddy) Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hmm....thought it was very much on Topic with the blatant Villa reference. Perhaps a merge with January thread would be more appropriate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 that huntalaar's agent appears to be mooting him around, hinting that he would prefer an english team. he is apparently the canines testicles, however also appears to be a costly player. on the other hand, is there and feyanord players who are any good? now they are out of europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca'87 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 He's got everything to be a top quality Prem striker. Huntelaar in a Villa shirt. WOW! Imagine that haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriffvilla Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 A rumour from tonight on the BBC website says we're going to sign Steve Sidwell on Monday. Would be a pretty good player to have in the squad. Would be a quality signing. I agree. Kind of player that might not be outstanding at anything but can do a bit of everything. In midfield, unless you have somebody of a particularly highly quality at something (ie Makelele in the 'screening' role) then generally that is what you want. Would be delighted if we brought him in, though I would also be surprised, to be quite honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I saw a programme once, which featured Huntalaar (The Hunter) as he is known in Holland. He is the new Ruud Van N. Looks to be a complete striker. He would seriously be fantastic for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriffvilla Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Just a thought - if Young does sign, whaddya reckon to him talking his current team-mate Marlon King into signing in the summer? (I know things don't work as simple as that, but you know what I mean ) Assuming his injury does not cause him any further problems, I reckon he could be a top player in a decent side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I expect to see some more to sign, certainly someone on the right. I know I keep saying Milner but I expect MON to go in for him ..... Just a feeling thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I think Young is for the Right position Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 who really knows .... the only person that does is MON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Bardsley is here, the stop-gap solution with a possible long term solution coming with him if we sign him in the summer, you never know, Young is the, well, young player (if he comes) for loads of money, Sidwell and Tainio are rumoured to come here, and if one of them comes that will be the experienced but not "big name" player, so then there's only one player left to sign. The "big name" player who's really gonna remark our revolution. Huntelaar maybe? I have to add that those "stop-gap, young gun, experienced palyer and big name signings to come now in january, the types, are my own idea and not what MON has said at all. Just what I thought we might sign and what I wanted us to sign. Still we might be halfway there. And if so, I'll concede myself as king of predictions. :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrogers Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 who really knows .... the only person that does is MON Which makes this thread rather redundant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Sky Sports News in their transfer talk section have said the MON is looking at Gary O'Connor of Spartak Moscow, so too are Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomIsADeftone Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Sky Sports News in their transfer talk section have said the MON is looking at Gary O'Connor of Spartak Moscow, so too are Boro. I've seen him mentioned before, does anyone know anything about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaztonVilla Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I expect to see some more to sign, certainly someone on the right. I know I keep saying Milner but I expect MON to go in for him ..... Just a feeling thats all We've already been in for Milner, NUFC quoted almost double what was agreed in August last year. Needless to say, the deal didn't progress much further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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