Gudjohnsen open to West Ham move

So it seems like there's been a change in the player's opinion, and a deal may happen (though it will be a long-ish negotiation). Credit to Deano's sources, he told us about this last week


http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=479453&CPID=23&clid=178&lid=2&title=Eidur+open+to+Hammers+move


I'll have mixed feelings if he leaves - although it's best from his perspective to perhaps move on since he won't get too much playing time with us, I really admired his commitment to initially want to stay. But I think Bojan's performances with the team in Scotland while Guddy had to stay back with an injury, may have finally swung it. I just hope we now get a good sum of money for him - the minimum should be to get back the 12 million we bought him for last year - it'll make our net spending cheaper this summer. Hopefully Newcastle or Villa or someone hear about this and get involved in a bidding war

If they get him, they will be even more competitive. Where do they get all this cash? It's crazy how heavily they can invest in expensive players.

Just posted this in the Barca thread as you posted this...so deleted it now.

Yeah...from what I can gather now is that we are negotiating with Barcelona. Fees of around £8-10m being touted. I'd be very very pleased. Losing Tevez is obviously a blow...but Ashton will be like new signing and with Bellamy and now possibly Gudjohnsen...the blow would be completely cushioned.

I hope something happens soon in order for him to be ready for the opening game at home to Man City on August 11th

Good move for Guddy.. and I think for us too. Unless he has improved massively over the summer he is still too slow both physically and mentally for playing part in the front 3.

He has an excellent character but I think that Henry, Bojan and Giovani have all shown that they grasp our playing style much better.

Alive and Kicking wrote:If they get him, they will be even more competitive. Where do they get all this cash? It's crazy how heavily they can invest in expensive players.

We have spent about £23m...but have sold players to the value of £21m. So we've only spent £2m in theory. Magnusson wants us to be competing for the top 8 this season. He's invested a lot of money into the club and wants to build something special. It's fantastic having an owner who is so football orientated...rather than just a businessman

Not just a shitty mid-table side are we AK

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:Good move for Guddy.. and I think for us too. Unless he has improved massively over the summer he is still too slow both physically and mentally for playing part in the front 3.

He has an excellent character but I think that Henry, Bojan and Giovani have all shown that they grasp our playing style much better.

Yeah, if this happens it'll be one of those "perfect" moves, because all parties will get the best. Instead of having to sell Deco to reduce the spending, it can be Guddy. And like you said, he's a great guy. I'll really be hoping for him to succeed at West Ham and for the rest of his career.

Who will partner Bellamy if he makes the move? Does this mean Ashton is out of the team?

Kimbo wrote:Who will partner Bellamy if he makes the move? Does this mean Ashton is out of the team?

No...Ashton is unlikely to start in the first few games anyway due to the amount of time he was injured.

Also there are many ways of accomodating all 3.

That would be a nice sign by West Ham.


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Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

Kimbo wrote:Who will partner Bellamy if he makes the move? Does this mean Ashton is out of the team?

No...Ashton is unlikely to start in the first few games anyway due to the amount of time he was injured.

Also there are many ways of accomodating all 3.

Really? I'll have to change my fantasy team in that case. Yeah i think Gudjohnson behind those two could work.

I hope this works out both for Barcelona, West Ham and the player. Best for everyone, esp. Gudhjonsen who can succeed in WH imo.

L.r.d wrote:

Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

Kimbo wrote:Who will partner Bellamy if he makes the move? Does this mean Ashton is out of the team?

No...Ashton is unlikely to start in the first few games anyway due to the amount of time he was injured.

Also there are many ways of accomodating all 3.

Really? I'll have to change my fantasy team in that case. Yeah i think Gudjohnson behind those two could work.

It's been said...though I personally think Ashton will be played from the start.

Even if he doesn't start the first 2/3..he'll be brought on at like 56 minutes...not really late.

Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

Alive and Kicking wrote:If they get him, they will be even more competitive. Where do they get all this cash? It's crazy how heavily they can invest in expensive players.

We have spent about £23m...but have sold players to the value of £21m. So we've only spent £2m in theory. Magnusson wants us to be competing for the top 8 this season. He's invested a lot of money into the club and wants to build something special. It's fantastic having an owner who is so football orientated...rather than just a businessman

Not just a shitty mid-table side are we AK

Not anymore, the 'Irons' are going to be a very good team with new players like Ljungberg, Faubert (when he'll be fit again), Guddy, and so forth.

Hopefully Gudjohnsen, Gets time to play in games, or gets started.

Peruvian Souljah wrote:Hopefully Gudjohnsen, Gets time to play in games, or gets started.

He would be...

We are now building a great squad. I'm looking forward to this season. Players like Parker, Bellamy and Ljungberg are great signings. Lucas Neill is now the captain and both Ashton and Upson are like new signings. Not forgetting Faubert to come back from injury...and the likes of Noble, Green, Gabbidon, Zamora and Ferdinand. It's likely we'll be in for another 2 players anyway...maybe Kieron Dyer will be one?

We also have been playing a lot of academy players in pre-season...such as Hogan Ephraim, Kyel Reid, Jack Collison, Jordan Spence, James Tomkins.

Our club is going well in the right direction

Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

Peruvian Souljah wrote:Hopefully Gudjohnsen, Gets time to play in games, or gets started.

He would be...

We are now building a great squad. I'm looking forward to this season. Players like Parker, Bellamy and Ljungberg are great signings. Lucas Neill is now the captain and both Ashton and Upson are like new signings. Not forgetting Faubert to come back from injury...and the likes of Noble, Green, Gabbidon, Zamora and Ferdinand. It's likely we'll be in for another 2 players anyway...maybe Kieron Dyer will be one?

We also have been playing a lot of academy players in pre-season...such as Hogan Ephraim, Kyel Reid, Jack Collison, Jordan Spence, James Tomkins.

Our club is going well in the right direction

Parker has such a great leg. I think He could make an amazing goal from Midfield.

Which leg?

Kimbo wrote:Which leg?

His right.................

Peruvian Souljah wrote:

Kimbo wrote:Which leg?

His right.................

Yeah, his left leg is short though, it often leads to him spinning around in circles.

Kimbo wrote:

Peruvian Souljah wrote:

Kimbo wrote:Which leg?

His right.................

Yeah, his left leg is short though, it often leads to him spinning around in circles.

. That's so messed up.

Peruvian Souljah wrote:

Kimbo wrote:

Peruvian Souljah wrote:

Kimbo wrote:Which leg?

His right.................

Yeah, his left leg is short though, it often leads to him spinning around in circles.

. That's so messed up.

It's true though. He looks like he's break dancing, he gets the ball and spins round and round and round and round. I don't know if he's just trying to confuse the opposition or what, but it can be quite annoying.

Kimbo wrote:

Peruvian Souljah wrote:

Kimbo wrote:

Peruvian Souljah wrote:

Kimbo wrote:Which leg?

His right.................

Yeah, his left leg is short though, it often leads to him spinning around in circles.

. That's so messed up.

It's true though. He looks like he's break dancing, he gets the ball and spins round and round and round and round. I don't know if he's just trying to confuse the opposition or what, but it can be quite annoying.

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Eidur is not on Barcelona's Asian tour...and from what I've been told Arnor has held talks with Magnusson.

He's not on tour because of injury. Nothing to do with any impending transfer.

kas wrote:He's not on tour because of injury. Nothing to do with any impending transfer.

They would say that anyway. They aren't going to come out with "We are selling him so he's not on the tour" It's common knowledge that we are interested and that you would be interested in selling him.

Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

kas wrote:He's not on tour because of injury. Nothing to do with any impending transfer.

They would say that anyway. They aren't going to come out with "We are selling him so he's not on the tour" It's common knowledge that we are interested and that you would be interested in selling him.

I know, but trust me on this - if he was fit he would have gone on the tour (especially because Bojan will miss out and has to go to the U17 World Cup with Spain) and then flown back if/when a deal happened. Also, the tour is quite short, only 10 days long I think. This transfer will take a while so if was fit he would have gone on the tour, and they would discuss the transfer when he returned. And his injury is a knee injury which he got 2 weeks ago, and would have kept him out for a month, so it's not some minor muscle strain that they're making a big deal out of. When he got the injury it was already known that he's a doubt for the Asian tour as well.

+ they say they are happy if he want to stay, but will not refuse him to leave if he wants to. Meaning if they could they'd take him with them, in case he wanted to stay

Riviera wrote:+ they say they are happy if he want to stay, but will not refuse him to leave if he wants to. Meaning if they could they'd take him with them, in case he wanted to stay

Fair enough...but the messages I'm getting are that this will happen soon

Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

Riviera wrote:+ they say they are happy if he want to stay, but will not refuse him to leave if he wants to. Meaning if they could they'd take him with them, in case he wanted to stay

Fair enough...but the messages I'm getting are that this will happen soon

I hope so. This summer our outgoing transfers are dragging out a bit too much for my own liking...there's a lot of "shadow boxing" going on for Belletti, Ezquerro, and Gudjohnsen without anything concrete, while Motta and Maxi's situations have just stagnated.

kas wrote:

Freddie Ljungberg wrote:

Riviera wrote:+ they say they are happy if he want to stay, but will not refuse him to leave if he wants to. Meaning if they could they'd take him with them, in case he wanted to stay

Fair enough...but the messages I'm getting are that this will happen soon

I hope so. This summer our outgoing transfers are dragging out a bit too much for my own liking...there's a lot of "shadow boxing" going on for Belletti, Ezquerro, and Gudjohnsen without anything concrete, while Motta and Maxi's situations have just stagnated.

I think with Eidur is that due to his quality you'd be happy enough to keep him...but with the players you also have there...you'd listen to offers. What you have to remember is ever since the Darren Bent deal went tits up because Tottenham had 2 days to hijack it...Magnusson has kept quiet about all our deals.

The signings of Faubert, Wright and Ljungberg all happened pretty much when it was reported we wanted them.