jtooley Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Apparently we were never interested in Aimar but Moyes has been looking at another Real Zaragoza player - Zapater (23 yrs old, defensive midfielder) - sounds like it might be a plan. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtooley Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Alberto Zapater Arjol (born 13 June 1985 in Zaragoza, Aragon) is a Spanish footballer, currently playing for Real Zaragoza in La Liga. His position is defensive midfielder, or volante as the position is referred to in Spanish. Alberto Zapater Personal information Full name Alberto Zapater Arjol Date of birth 13 June 1985 (1985-06-13) (age 23) Place of birth Zaragoza, Spain Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club Real Zaragoza Number 21 Youth clubs 2000–2004 Real Zaragoza B Senior clubs1 Years Club App (Gls)* 2004– Real Zaragoza 138 (3) National team2 Spain U-21 1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 May 2008. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 2008. * Appearances (Goals) [edit] Playing career In 2004 Zapater was first recognised for being a promising young player, after compleing a successful season in the youth league with Real Zaragoza. He scored fourteen goals and was noted for being a very strong midfielder, as well as having great passing ability. The club's first team staff were informed of Zapater's huge potential, and the then manager Víctor Muñoz allowed him to join the first team in pre-season training. He impressed Muñoz so much that he was given his first-team début on Zaragoza's first game of the 2004/05 season against Valencia in the Spanish Super Cup. Although Zaragoza ended up losing the first-leg match at home 1-0, Zapater shone and impressed many Blanquillos on the night. So much so in fact, that he was once again selected in the holding role for the return leg at the Mestalla. Zaragoza beat Valencia 3-1 and won the Spanish Super Cup for the first time. In Zapater, the Zaragoza fans now had a new hero - a local, home-grown player that had a lot of talent. In the 2004/05 season he had earned himself a regular place in the first team at just nineteen years of age. This was a disappointing season for the club as they finished only 11th in the league, but nevertheless Zapater had been a revelation. He took part in thirty-one games, scoring once and impressing fans and pundits alike. He gained UEFA Cup experience as well as caps for Spain-under-21s. He also took part in the Under-20s World Youth Championship for Spain, where he once again impressed in a very strong Spanish side, including players such as Cesc Fàbregas and Sergio Ramos, both of whom have since gained full international caps for Spain and took part in World Cup 06. In the 2005/06 season, Zapater helped the club finish as runners-up in the Copa del Rey to RCD Espanyol. He is now regarded as one of the most important players at La Romareda and has certainly become a regular and a favourite amongst fans. He took part in more games this season, appearing in thirty-five games in total, although not scoring in any. His strong tackling and the amount of fouls he has committed earned him the nickname of 'The Bull', given to him by Argentine football legend Diego Maradona. On June 8, 2006, reports in Spain linked him with a move to Liverpool and also on 20 May 2007 he was linked with Arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Where have you heard about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Sounds like he could be a good replacement for Carsley ................................. If there is any truth in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurph Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 like the sound of this one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 From http://www.football-rumours.co.uk/football...rs/rumours2.php so completely meaningless but this is what it says... Everton will reject a £12 million bid from Atletico Madrid for Arteta. Everton have set an asking price of £16 million for the midfielder, however a p/x may be possible with Reyes. I also had a phonecall this morning to say that Everton are about to make a bid for Michael Owen, whether it will be accepted or he will sign is a different story. Everton are looking to sign either Reyes or Joaquin for £12 million. Real Zaragoza midfielder Alberto Zapater is a target for Everton boss David Moyes who sees the midfielder as the ideal choice for the defensive midfield spot in the team also expect Everton to tie up a £6 million deal which could rise to £8 million for Manuel Fernandes. Expect more players to join in the coming weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse11 Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Write this one in the book then, football rumours has never lied to me before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraccerC Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 if this were to happen i'd blow my load over my monitor. i absolutely love zapater, he's fantastic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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