Berbatov rumors

He said in the BBC interview with Shearer that someone posted here, that he only supported us because of him. Hopefully has a soft spot for us still!

 

He supported Blackburn for Shearer while he was there too. Think it's more of a love for Shearer than caring for the clubs.

As for this rumour, I'd say it's unlikely, too much money, and he's too inconsistent. I'd want us to buy a younger, hard-working striker.

 

In theory, if Jose leaves we'll have another £15m to spend. So we could spend that on Berbatov then still have more than enough money to get a winger, and a couple of defenders. I think he'd be a brilliant signing and still has plenty of years left in him. Certainly at least 3 very good years. It would also show Barton and the rest of the team that we are ambitous. Who knows if it's true but it'd be great.

 

Yeah agree. Someone similar to Best(hard-working/young) but with more quality.

 

I wouldnt like him to be honest.
Sometimes he seems disinterested in the game, would be like having another shola

 

@nufcfans just tweeted 'A number of sources in Newcastle saying #NUFC are in talks with #MUFC striker Dimitar Berbatov. Anyone know more on this? #NUFC'

 

No thanks, he's getting on, plus 18m is ridiculous

 

If he was black he'd be called Ameobi!! The movement between them two would be unreal

 

If he does only love Shearer, I'm sure big Al would give him a glowing recommendation

Also NUFCfans now reporting it.

 

One of my mates texted me.. about three days ago that ''NUFC were in talks with around TEN players'' ''3 of them are going to be free agents in the summer''.

That's my mate though, apparently he says he gets his info from one of his cousains who is involved/works at the club. I think the three that have expiring contracts are possibly Larsson, Elmander and ???

 

Is your mate usually right? Reo-Coker is out of contract at the end of the season...

Also, with so many potential players coming in, that must mean the end of a few players Toon careers. Xisco, Smith, Perch, Raylor..?

 

People are saying hes too old? Huh hes europes 6th top goal scorer? Id be happy for him to come for around 15-20Mill but cant see it happening. 28 games 6 as a sub and scored 21 league goals? to old? sorry but hes only guna get better in next 2 seasons with experience my view anyway.

 

The other out of contract one could be Taye Taiwo, good left back in case Jose goes.

 

only other free agents i can think of are:

Mavreaux
Reo Coker
Upson
Rob Green
Taiwo? - cant remember if he was a free agent or we "put in a bid" for him

 

Well he was right with Routledge and Willo. 95% of the time. Yes. Although he also said that it ''was initial talks and that further talks will continue through the following weeks''. DON'T count your chickens. He also said that we were going to sign Pav(from Spurs) in the Jan window(after Carroll left) but it was too late. Apparently we agreed a deal with Spurs and Pav was keen but there wasn't enough time and apparently we made a last-ditch bid for N'Zog, Carlton Cole(yes I know) and Andy Johnson(Fulham).

He's mostly reliable anyways. IT'S INITIAL TALKS though.. I don't know about Berbatov though. He just said we were talking ALREADY TO TEN PLAYERS. 3 OF THEM HAVE EXPIRING CONTRACTS. Take that as you will.

 

His game's not about pace anyway, and players are playing for longer these days I think he's got another 5 years in him.

 

Id like to see schennikov in a toon shirt but will never happen. or upfront Welliton. But then again i watch far to much russian football, A lot of talent there though which go un-noticed, then ppl are like wow when the european champs comes along and see them play, Need to scout russia, germany and argentina more, i coud name 30+ future stars we could look at but guess newcastle doesnt like to travel

 

I agree 110%

 

Gervinho, Berbatov, Ireland, Taiwo, Demba Ba, Reo-Coker, Larsson, Samba.. Theres 8, 3 in bold out of contract.

Say goodbye to Lovenkrands, Raylor, Smith, Xisco, Perch, Campbell. Think I'd be happy with that!

 

But after those 5 years he has no remaining value, so he'd be costing us a lot, even excluding wages, with no return other than what he puts in on the pitch. £18m is far too much, in my opinion.

Also nufcfans is reporting sightings of Berba, no pics yet though.