La Liga Summer Transfer Thread

Jaime wrote:Looks like Valverde is out at Espanyol.

http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/web/gen/20080523/noticia_53467122504.html

Dont think its a good move by Espanyol. He got them to the final and he had a super first half of the season. he should have more credit then that. its exactly the reason that spanish clubs arent more stable.
Perhaps Laudrup should consider Espanyol because they have a very team and their star players dont really look like they will leave.

Jaime wrote:

kas wrote:btw, just realised...considering the CL qualification curse of La Liga, does it mean that one of Villarreal or Atletico will be battling relegation next year

Or actually the curse is mostly for over-achieving clubs, so it'll probably be Racing who are in trouble, esp. with Marcelino going.

But UEFA Cup is not as demanding (or as lucrative) as CL. I think Villarreal and Atletico could potentially struggle in the league, it all depends on the signings.

Super Madrid wrote:

Jaime wrote:Looks like Valverde is out at Espanyol.

http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/web/gen/20080523/noticia_53467122504.html

Dont think its a good move by Espanyol. He got them to the final and he had a super first half of the season. he should have more credit then that. its exactly the reason that spanish clubs arent more stable.
Perhaps Laudrup should consider Espanyol because they have a very team and their star players dont really look like they will leave.

Well it's funny because everyone thought Laudrup was heading to Benfica and the Quique ends up there (I guess being an ex-Getafe manager was a prerequisite) so now where will he go? But I think he is looking for a bigger gig.

Jaime wrote:

Super Madrid wrote:

Jaime wrote:Looks like Valverde is out at Espanyol.

http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/web/gen/20080523/noticia_53467122504.html

Dont think its a good move by Espanyol. He got them to the final and he had a super first half of the season. he should have more credit then that. its exactly the reason that spanish clubs arent more stable.
Perhaps Laudrup should consider Espanyol because they have a very team and their star players dont really look like they will leave.

Well it's funny because everyone thought Laudrup was heading to Benfica and the Quique ends up there (I guess being an ex-Getafe manager was a prerequisite) so now where will he go? But I think he is looking for a bigger gig.

There was a spanish journalist who covers Getafe who wrote an article that said he was fired in fact because the president was so disapointed with the way it ended.

i doubt the story and i think it had more to do with the fact he wasnt allowed to have power of transfers that he had hoped for. same reason he left Brondby. i think he wants to stay in spain and im hearing that racing are in for him.

Racing? That would be a step down to say the least.

Surprised Valencia didn't make a last minute bid for him.

kas wrote:Racing? That would be a step down to say the least.

Surprised Valencia didn't make a last minute bid for him.

He could take a year of which wouldnt be a bad idea in order to get the right club. he has to hurry up because he says he wont manage for much more then 10 years.

Could also do an int'l job.

kas wrote:Could also do an int'l job.

Sure he will take over denmark in the future without a doubt. but i think he wants to coach in spain and have a crack at one of the big two.

Now that Valverde is free should we sign him?

And Riera (solves your left winger problem) wants to leave as well, you can have a nice big Espanyol reunion at the Camp Nou.

Jaime wrote:And Riera (solves your left winger problem) wants to leave as well, you can have a nice big Espanyol reunion at the Camp Nou.

Don't forget Zabaleta

Edu (Real Betis) to Villarreal?

Apprently he has turned down a contract extension and now he only has 12 months left on his existing deal.

Jaime wrote:And Riera (solves your left winger problem) wants to leave as well, you can have a nice big Espanyol reunion at the Camp Nou.

Is Riera good enough for us ?

I've only seen him a few times and he has been excellent and probably the sort of technical player we need

I have no idea about his consistency

Cesc Soler wrote:Edu (Real Betis) to Villarreal?

Apprently he has turned down a contract extension and now he only has 12 months left on his existing deal.

I saw that but first thought it was Edu from Valencia and thought it was a horrible choice. Edu from Betis is better.

COTR wrote:

Jaime wrote:And Riera (solves your left winger problem) wants to leave as well, you can have a nice big Espanyol reunion at the Camp Nou.

Is Riera good enough for us ?

I've only seen him a few times and he has been excellent and probably the sort of technical player we need

I have no idea about his consistency

He looked great in the first half of the season but suddenly Espanyol completly collapsed in the second half of the season. he showed great stuff when he was on form but hard to say if he could keep it up. if he can then he will be a good one for Liverpool. allthough i would get Capel while he has a good buy out clause.

Riera was very poor in his 1 year loan spell at Man. City, not sure why anyone would want to take a risk on him again in the Premier League. And he's nowhere near the level that Liverpool need.

COTR wrote:

Jaime wrote:And Riera (solves your left winger problem) wants to leave as well, you can have a nice big Espanyol reunion at the Camp Nou.

Is Riera good enough for us ?

I've only seen him a few times and he has been excellent and probably the sort of technical player we need

I have no idea about his consistency

Wouldn't be a bad fit actually. He likes to get to the endline and cross. Has good size, pretty good in the air, but still technically gifted. Had a poor second half of the season, but so did all of Espanyol. I hope he stays in Spain though.

Sevilla talking to Michael Chretien of Nancy:
http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/futbol/1a_division/sevilla/es/desarrollo/1127260.html

Atletico have offered 4 million euros for Mallorca's keeper Moya.

Getafe want Valverde as their manager.

Valencia want Elmander to replace Villa.

kas wrote:Atletico have offered 4 million euros for Mallorca's keeper Moya.

Getafe want Valverde as their manager.

Valencia want Elmander to replace Villa.

Not a bad move by Valencia. Elmander is a very good player and he is more popular then Zlatan in sweden. he was very good in france last year.

Isnt Riera slowish ?

DS wrote:Isnt Riera slowish ?

Fairly but has great technique and is a good passer / crosser, was a shame City didnt sign him.....although we now have Petrov.

Quique wants Albelda at Benfica.

Aguirre wants Marquez at Atletico.

Panathanaikos, CSKA Moscow, and Galatasaray are 3 of the clubs after Laudrup...not exactly high profile leagues, but I guess they are among the top clubs of their respective leagues, and will be playing CL next year as well, so he gets to prove himself at that level.

A wise move by laudrup.. Slowly build up experience instead of going for the most difficult jobs from the start.

"En los próximos días se sabrá dónde juega Hleb"

Hleb's agent pulling a C. Ronaldo - except that nobody cares.

Jaime wrote:"En los próximos días se sabrá dónde juega Hleb"

Hleb's agent pulling a C. Ronaldo - except that nobody cares.

True. I think only Inter really want him.

Zaragoza have purchased Ricardo Oliveira outright from Milan...for 10 million euros

1. Do they really have that kind of money?

2. Do they really think they can force him to stay?

3. If it's an investment, who's going to match that fee, let alone top it, to take him off them?

Maybe they're going to try and keep a hold of most of the team so they can win promotion next season? If they get rid of their stars who knows when they'll be back up?

Calidad wrote:Maybe they're going to try and keep a hold of most of the team so they can win promotion next season? If they get rid of their stars who knows when they'll be back up?

I just cant see Aimar, Millito and Ayala staying !

Though the first two were probably going to leave anyway even if they stayed up.