Jose Fonte

ESPN saying we've held informal talks with Southampton to sign him - http://www.espnfc.com/story/2929370...an-united-target-southampton-defender-sources

 

FFS are we now the new Liverpool?

 

Met him on holiday in Greece this summer. Nice fella.

 

Fits Mouriniho's MO - a really experienced Portuguese CB.

 

He's a solid defender who also scores goals. I think he'll be a good signing personally.

 

What makes them informal? Was Woodward wearing shorts?

 

There were cream teas and rumours someone brought a victoria sponge.

 

I was thinking that as well.
Informal talks?

 

He's a superb defender but knocking on a bit, worth bringing in for a couple of seasons though.

 

Uh oh. Mourinho normally does those in hotel rooms with Cashley...

 

Guess we'll find out soon. If he stays at Saints, then yeah, nice fella. If he ****s off up north at the first ring of the cash register, then greedy tosser status confirmed.

 

Especially at his age he'd be mad to give up the chance to win a title. What more does he have to prove at Southampton under a new manager with the star players from last season sold?

 

Thats usually the sentiment for a player at any club

Who did you buy him from AR?

 

I think if he's offered £150k a week as a last two year contract then it will be difficult to turn down. He's got a young family and an extra £10m would set them up for life.

I feel for Saints as the players they've sold in recent years could probably challenge for the title as a team.

 

Palace who were a division above us at the time!

 

The joys of being a small club punching above your weight!

 

So he went for the money then

 

I agree completely but I think Archer's main gripe is he's gone to United

 

nah the quicker route to the PL, turned out he was right too.