Makis

I've been watching this guy since his debut in the national team where I thought he was MotM. I find calling him the "Finnish Xavi" somewhat funny, though. He's a good passer, but nowhere near Xavi's quality. On the other hand I've seen Eremenko tackle which I can't say for Xavi. Although I wouldn't call him good at it, mind.

Still think this is unlikely, because Kazan probably won't sell cheaply. He's been good in the Russian league, so much so that I thought he had already agreed a move to AC Milan (this was widely reported early in the summer). He's predominantly an attacking midfielder but has played every position in midfield and I think also as a right back.

Yeah, it was already there when I posted that. I just pointed out a tweet from earlier.

Now *this* is interesting.

https://twitter.com/SportsAgentJHC

Extremely busy few days @McHaleSports. Meetings at PL clubs over next few days regarding one of our #WorldCup2014 stars.

Couldn't find who they represent with a quick google.

O'Keeffe again pissing on the fire and saying there is no deal on the pipeline for this guy.

I wouldn't read too much into his coach's words. That's what Tadic has said to him but if we hijacked the deal, he's probably not calling his former boss first.

A supposed ITK on a Saints board is saying that we have won the race for Tadic.

Or they are just guessing because we were interested earlier.