Summer Transfer Rumour Thread.

Am I missing something here? This is very exciting news, but is it based entirely on an article in The Mirror?

 

Lancashire Telegraph reporter Suzanne Geldard also saying fee agreed. She was the one to report on Cork and Fox moves by Saints first last summer also I believe. It was the LT at least!

 

Well if you consider Wickham cost Sunderland £8m-ish with installments bringing it up to £12m...

...Rodriguez is already more accomplished than Wickham.

 

wow! what a signing.. get him on the rocket ship. we are blasting off!

 

Imagine the depression on here if we end up not getting him.

 

ther is always hooper.

 

Getting exciting.

Dies Nixon have a twitter account?

 

@reluctantnicko

Do believe he was first on Cork, Fox, Sharp etc.

Seems to have links, either with us, or the north.

 

Wasn't to keen on him since he did nothing against us.

Just hoping IF he signs then he can make the step up..!

 

Based on one game. Really?

 

He did pretty well over the course of the season though, got in the PFA Team of the Year. One game does not make a player.

 

messi did nothing against chelsea, doesn't mean he wouldn't improve them

 

Yes haha


If this happen then this could be a very exciting signing

Good times ahead!

 

21 goals last year.. in ateam who finish mid table.. great analysis

 

Just asked Nixon some Q's:


@reluctantnicko Just to clarify Alan, are the Jay-Rod and RC deals being conducted separately or is one dependent on the other?

@ConnorArmstrong If Rodriguez says yes, then Chaplow can go other way if he wants. If Rodriguez says no, Chaplow won't go.


@reluctantnicko So Saints are using Chaplow to get Burnley to co-operate in a way? Sounds interesting. Thx Al. JR deal is separate then.

@ConnorArmstrong No. Bid for Rodriguez is so big that Burnley will sell. Down to player now.


@reluctantnicko Fair enough. Any truth in him being reluctant to ever leave North? Or just rumours like Sharp which ultimately not true?

@ConnorArmstrong Think he will be getting a big enough contract to change his view on geography ... Or that is the plan.

 

This guy is going to be big, I would call him the modern day Lambert. Strong, Fit, Quick, Can win in the air and score goals and all at a young age. Not to mention he has played in one of the most inconsistent teams in the country so he has done very well to get noticed. It's all well saying he didn't play well against us but nor did anyone else from Burnley, we got promoted for a reason so he was always going to come up against it. Anyway, I will be over the moon if thiscomes through. Let's just hope this deal goes the extra mile compared to the other rumours and makes it to the St. Mary's boardroom.

 

Article from Lancashire Telegraph: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.u...record_fee_with_Saints_for_striker_Rodriguez/

 

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9731473.Clarets_agree_record_fee_with_Saints_for_striker_Rodriguez/

Unlike the echo, I have faith in other local newspapers who have genuine relationships with their respective clubs.
Although in fairness the echo said this a few days ago.

 

Short compilation of goals, some impressive finishes in here:

[video=youtube;YpOtBX8pViM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YpOtBX8pViM[/video]

 

If true, that's one hell of a statement of intent...striker isn't our greatest position of need, and we're signing one of the best young ones on the market for a considerable sum? This could be a fun summer.