Quagliarella was linked to MUPLC a few years back, so that probably means he's a decent diver. Failing that, Ejero Elia must be good for winning a few penalties, what with him being Dutch and all.
Notso The fact that Llorente is a Basque has always been a concern for me,they are very loyal to the region and love their team.Also nobody can understand the damn euskadi language anyway.
January looks like seeing a mass exodus of Russians from North London - we'll be selling Pav, whilst Gooners are saving up so they can post him by DHL to whoever won't return the package to sender. Just a bit of advice Gooners, don't use Yodel...
Anyone think Kalou might be a good signing? I'd happily take him and Alex off Chelsea's hands, but I can see them being reluctant to sell to us due to our league position and Modric stance.
I'd take Alex as squad player but i'd pass on Kalou. He's a bit of a "not winger" and "not striker" kinda guy
Has Kalou ever been given a run in Chelsea's side as part of a 4-4-2? He formed a decent partnership with Kuyt in Holland, if I remember right. Maybe someone like Everton or Sunderland could benefit from pairing them up again?
Not sure Everton could afford the bus fare to bring Kuyt across the city, let alone the transfer fee.
Fair point! They really need to be run by someone who has a clue about financing and the modern game. Their main shirt sponsorship is worth only slightly more than our cup shirt deal.
Thats right Pat, I don't need to tell you, that Basque teams only want Basque players, which is limiting obviously and why they hang onto players for grim death unless they have to sell.
Looking around, I think that Chelsea lose quite a few, as do Arsenal and City. Man Utd lose nobody of note and neither do Liverpool. Newcastle lose Ba and Tiote, so their season's ****ed.
Basque where possible like their cycling team.Maybe hes got a long lost grand parent or something lol. All i'm saying is that the Basque country is very close-knit.
What I find odd is that the Basque region stretches into France, yet there aren't any French Basques playing fir Bilbao (or Sociedad, or Alaves) - then again, Bilbao fans talk of this great mine where Bilbao unearth all the best Basque players...