I had never heard of this fella and comes right out of the blue but my Portuguese father in law who is staying with us on holiday for a while just asked me (via my wife cos he doesn't speak English) that we are signing Diego Capel. I gave him the 'never heard of him' (via my wife) and he proceeded to load up a page on his smartphone (which of course I can't read) and proclaimed (via my wife) that the article says the deal is done and just the routine bits to sort out!!! Sooo is this the portuguese version of the mirror making non stories to sell clicks or is this happening?
From mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-deadline-day-live-arsenal-4142404
Have never been fond of loans up till now, but can see the advantage with a new manager rebuilding a side. An option to buy is the ideal proposition.
Apparently he's staying put. Such a shame we could've really used him after the great season he had with us last year
Daniel Taylor ‏@DTguardian 5m Expecting announcement from Southampton later about loan deal for Sporting Lisbon winger Diego Capel. Told it's 'almost done'
Hopefully him and Mane, Capel is alright but really nothing special from what I have seen. Mane looks much more exciting
Was capped by Spain back in 2008 when Spurs bid £12m for him. Doesnt appear to have done a lot since then. Still #trustinron
Seems it may be Capel according to the BBC: @ 12.43pm - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/28678010
@bigadamsport Just got the written equivalent of a blank look from #saintsfc with regards a loan for Diego Capel from Sp Lisbon Thought i'd post it here as well