Adams Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Fernando Torres could form a formidable strikeforce with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wayne Rooney at Manchester United next season. Reports indicate that Sir Alex Ferguson is closing in on a £25million deal for Spain international Torres, who will lead the attack for his country in Wednesday's World Cup Group H clash against Ukraine in Leipzig. The Atletico Madrid striker, 22, weighed in with 13 goals in La Liga last season as the capital club finished 10th. But he won numerous plaudits for his all-round displays and has leapt ahead of Raul in the national team's pecking order after scoring seven times in 11 World Cup qualifiers. And instead of Torres replacing van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford, Ferguson is now keen to pair them together, with Rooney completing a fearsome attacking trio. United know they need to match the firepower of Chelsea if they are to have any chance of wresting the Premiership crown back from Stamford Bridge. And with Jose Mourinho able to call upon Andriy Shevchenko, Hernan Crespo and Didier Drogba, Ferguson is determined to assemble an equally robust set of strikers ahead of the 2006/7 campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heh Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Fernando Torres could form a formidable strikeforce with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wayne Rooney at Manchester United next season. Reports indicate that Sir Alex Ferguson is closing in on a £25million deal for Spain international Torres, who will lead the attack for his country in Wednesday's World Cup Group H clash against Ukraine in Leipzig. The Atletico Madrid striker, 22, weighed in with 13 goals in La Liga last season as the capital club finished 10th. But he won numerous plaudits for his all-round displays and has leapt ahead of Raul in the national team's pecking order after scoring seven times in 11 World Cup qualifiers. And instead of Torres replacing van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford, Ferguson is now keen to pair them together, with Rooney completing a fearsome attacking trio. United know they need to match the firepower of Chelsea if they are to have any chance of wresting the Premiership crown back from Stamford Bridge. And with Jose Mourinho able to call upon Andriy Shevchenko, Hernan Crespo and Didier Drogba, Ferguson is determined to assemble an equally robust set of strikers ahead of the 2006/7 campaign. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Real Madrid will get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Why have they put a bid in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Real Madrid will get him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would have thought hed want to test himself in a different opinion, and with a better team, also in a better league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 tell ya what if manure get him just think what the prem will be like next season, loads of quality players e.g. sheva, lampard, henry, fat bastard rooney & cahill etc. just hope we get a few more top signings in, cant wait for next season now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Real Madrid will get him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I reckon he'll be a replacement to Shevchenko. Or maybe, Rafa has the deal sealed by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I reckon he'll be a replacement to Shevchenko.Or maybe, Rafa has the deal sealed by now 29460[/snapback] No chance, Liverpool havnt got £25million+ spend on one player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 liverpool cant afford 25 mill full stop they are in dire straights untill they offload dead wood the wage bill is crippling them. 29502[/snapback] That is music to my ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 liverpool cant afford 25 mill full stop they are in dire straights untill they offload dead wood the wage bill is crippling them. 29502[/snapback] Thats what you think Rafa has signed a new contract because he got money to spend. The investment deal is supposed to be close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 theres always a deal close to being signed its all paertalk, remeber villa with the irish fellas wanting to take over what happend to that? liverpool wont be taken over.... i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetrip Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 The 8.75 mil they were getting for Cisse is down the pan anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thats what you think Rafa has signed a new contract because he got money to spend. The investment deal is supposed to be close. 29577[/snapback] Youve got money to spend? Dont make me laugh, you needed to sell Cisse before you could buy anyone thats why Benitez seen his ass and wanted compensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Youve got money to spend? Dont make me laugh, you needed to sell Cisse before you could buy anyone thats why Benitez seen his ass and wanted compensation 29616[/snapback] We already have 'bought' Mark Gonzalez, Gabriel Palletta and Fabio Aurelio. But Aurelio is on a free, so ill let you go. You can laugh again if you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 We already have 'bought' Mark Gonzalez, Gabriel Palletta and Fabio Aurelio. But Aurelio is on a free, so ill let you go. You can laugh again if you want to. 29646[/snapback] How much did the two fee paying players cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 5 million pounds and a bit, you know appearances money and all that. TBH I dont agree with the 'Liverpool have got no money' argument. I expect my team to spend around 15-20 million + player sales. I could be wrong, big time but i'm usually confident in the summers, although Diouf and Diao tired their best to get the SMILE out of my face come summertime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Youve got money to spend? Dont make me laugh, you needed to sell Cisse before you could buy anyone thats why Benitez seen his ass and wanted compensation 29616[/snapback] Absolultly TRUE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Absolultly TRUE 29725[/snapback] yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Torres is currently the top scorer in the world cup with 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Im surprised Chelsea arent coming in for him, they usually want every player Manure do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 yeah but they ave jst bought shevchenko. There is still time for them to bid but his price is gona go alot higher after the world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Torres is overrated, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Torres is overrated, IMO. 31216[/snapback] Yeah he would be Wonder what you would say if it was Rafa and not Ferguson looking at him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Yeah he would be Wonder what you would say if it was Rafa and not Ferguson looking at him? 31220[/snapback] Not again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Torres is overrated, IMO. 31216[/snapback] I dnt think he is, i think hes a quality player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic ultra Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 there s a clause in his contract at athletico which he cant leave for less than 45 million small problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yeah he would be Wonder what you would say if it was Rafa and not Ferguson looking at him? 31220[/snapback] I said that he was overrated. I never said that he is a bad player. Do you think he is worth 25 million pounds? He is quick, nifty, and good in the air. He took Barcelona apart all on his own for Atletico twice in 3 occasions. But he lacks consistency. He is world class one day and invisible the next. I've watched him for about a season and half now and think that he will improve both in quality and consistency, but is still waay overrated. Atletico have offered Torres and want Horseface and 14 million pounds. Dont think he's worth that much. And i doubt we can afford 20 + million on one player. And Rafa WAS looking at Torres. Atletico are demanding a LOT of cash for the lad. He's a talent. But if am looking to spend 20 million on one player, i'd rather spend it on David Villa than Torres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Ive jst read on teamtalk Atletico are confident the will keep him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Ive jst read on teamtalk Atletico are confident the will keep him 31965[/snapback] They must be on drugs then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 ino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 ino 31993[/snapback] dont think torres wants to leave spain to join manure or the other poo across the park think he will stay in spain myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 dont think torres wants to leave spain to join manure or the other poo across the park think he will stay in spain myself 32201[/snapback] Fair point Ola, but I can see El Red Poo signing him with the Spanish connection, unlikely, but possible. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Fair point Ola, but I can see El Red Poo signing him with the Spanish connection, unlikely, but possible. ATB Mac 32202[/snapback] dont think thay have the money mac, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 dont think torres wants to leave spain to join manure or the other poo across the park think he will stay in spain myself 32201[/snapback] Good point but if he did stay in spain he could move to a better club in spain, i dnt think he will stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Chelsea, Man UTD and now AC milan are all intrested in torres, who do you think will get him? I think UTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Chelsea, they will offer more than any of the others so Manures bid wont be accepted. If Chelsea played 2 upfront with Sheva and Torres they would be more or less unstoppable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 I read that man utd and chelsea have both had bids accepted, and the reason i think he will go Man utd cause he will defo get played there whilst at chelsea he migth not do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 But at Chelsea he will win things, at Manure he'll win nothing because they dont have a midfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 yeah well that depends on wether he wants 1st team football (guaranteed) or to win things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Also on if he actually wants to score goals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Also on if he actually wants to score goals 33419[/snapback] iff untd get him its curtains 4 ruud me thinks Edited June 27, 2006 by Ola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 yeah well that depends on wether he wants 1st team football (guaranteed) or to win things 33417[/snapback] If you sign a player like Torres, you will win things. I feel Manure will get him if any Prem club has a realistic chance that is. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 For some reason i think Man utd will win the league next season IF they get there midfield sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 For some reason i think Man utd will win the league next season IF they get there midfield sorted 33637[/snapback] will be very surprised iff that happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 lol im weird at the moment ive jst got a feeling... <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 lol im weird at the moment ive jst got a feeling... <_< 34151[/snapback] well cut it out and bin it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Athletico have put a £44.1million price tag on Torres' head, so no chance of Manure getting him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 44 mil yea that does mean man utd are not gettin him. Ok ola i dnt think they will win the league now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing a bid to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy with Fernando Torres, the Spain forward who emerged as one of the stars of the World Cup finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Manure are going to test the waters with a £25million bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Would make a great addition they are rumouring Ruud is off to the barcodes cant see that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 RVN will go to Real Madrid not the skunks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Athletico have put a £44.1million price tag on Torres' head, so no chance of Manure getting him 34339[/snapback] i think thats his buy out clause, in spain the contracts have to have a buy ouy clause, anyone know why that is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Because the Spanish have sense? Imagine if we'd put a £40million buy out clause in Rooney's contract, we'd be rolling in it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Because the Spanish have sense? Imagine if we'd put a £40million buy out clause in Rooney's contract, we'd be rolling in it now 36852[/snapback] iff only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 But unfortuntly we didnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I can see RVN going back to Holland. Good f*cking riddance, whinging b*stard. ATB Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 ^^agree, i dnt think he will go Madrid i think he will end up at newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Youve just agreed with him going back to Holland and then say you think he'll go to the skunks, is Newcastle in Holland now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 no i was agreeing with him being a windging bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Highlight it so people know that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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