Apparently we've had a bid for Bardsley turned down. http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport...y-at-sunderland-despite-fulham-link-1-6410676
"As the Greek league is less on the front of the stage, there is less talk of Mitroglou. He is discovered when playing international matches. I'm happy for him because this is a guy who has both a physical presence and a sense of finishing.... This is a true finisher. He must try to evolve to a higher level to see what he really is capable of. In any case, all the major European clubs will certainly be alert. When you look at his statistics, we cannot ignore him." - Arsene Wenger on our new signing.
Just back from 2 hrs off the grid (school run followed by taking my boys to their swimming lesson). MITROGLOOOOOOOOOOU! Happy now.
Off the Fulham beat Just found it interesting. Emmanuel Frimpong has signed for Barnsley. How, Dench!
Why? Back in the day he would have been in Fulham to sign the forms. They've all gone soft! I hope they don't sign him now. Not committed enough for me.
So, getting back up to speed after my absence. Is the following all accurate: Mitroglou in on a permanent deal Holtby on loan for the rest of the season Hughes and Taarabt gone Cole and Tunnicliffe reportedly at the club since first thing this morning, but no announcement about anything official yet Bid lodged with Swansea for Taylor, but some confusion over whether Swansea will see and whether his wife giving birth will complicate getting the deal sealed even if they do Rumours, but nothing more than that, about Heitinga. Berba linked with Monaco, but no actual news yet. Rumours that we're going to sell Sidwell to West Brom for the ridiculously over-the-odds price of £4m Have I missed anything? Is that the size of it, or have I missed something
Answering my own post (sorry). This just appeared on the BBC website's transfer deadline update: Fulham latest Craven Cottage is the place to be this afternoon. Press Association Sport understands that Fulham are hoping to bring in at least three more signings before the deadline. Netherlands international John Heitinga is currently finalising a move from Everton, while Manchester United youngsters Larnell Cole and Ryan Tunnicliffe appear close to signing. Not going down without a fight...
I'd expect Heitinga and Tunnicliffe to come, Cole deal is on the brink of collapse and I hope to God we get Taylor as well. Couldn't ask for any more from the powers that be if we get 3/4 of those, or if they manage to make anything near that from selling Sidwell (Can't see that one happening though).
Looking elsewhere just how much would you be sh***ing yourself if you were playing in centre mid against Stoke. N'Zonzi, Charlie Adam and lee catermole. I would have require an ambulance on stand by and possibly some legal advisors.
Sounds like it will go to the wire... Not sure if we should sell Sidders. He is a good box to box player that can score... Especially if we plan to continue in FA cup we need him. In the horrible scenario of going down he can handle the load of Championship!
I'd be quite happy to keep Sidwell, but if the price quoted is correct, we'd be mad to turn it down - £4m for a player of his age with (I think) not long to go on his contract, particularly as we have recruited (and look like recruiting further) in his position.
If palace have indeed only offered 800k for Joe Ledley (which has been accepted) That will be one of the signings of the window. We should get on that. http://www1.skysports.com/football/...ltic-accept-crystal-palace-bid-for-joe-ledley
Fulhaman, here is your order; dinner is served. please log in to view this image (P.S. This is made in good humour, I know you're as made up about the signings as everyone else is!)
[video=youtube;lae1yfGg5Nk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lae1yfGg5Nk[/video] Rene gives a quick interview in between dealings.
