Summer 2014 Transfer rumour thread - Part VIII

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'Southampton making a real push for Marcos Rojo, but a lot of interest from other Premier League clubs.' Says Sky Sports' journalist Graeme Bailey.
 
Just shows that the media just report rumours in the same way as we do....except they get paid for it. I'm sure that must come as a shock to some of you<laugh>

He wasn't the media. All Sky say is that we are trying to buy him, just because he is in the new Sporting kit doesn't mean we aren't in for him.
 
Where did this Magilton joke come from? <3

Some say it originated before mankind invented agriculture and formed the first civilization. The story goes that early homo sapiens living in the south of what we now call England would paint stories in caves with a recurring character named Jim Magilton (presumed fictional, like King Arthur) being dismissed by various people. Scientists believe it's the earliest example we have of situational comedy.
 
Sounds unspectacular, but he's been quietly brilliant. They have a very different version of defending at West Ham, granted, but he's very highly rated there. Can play RB, can pass, quick, consistent, not big-headed.

Might have forgotten how to though.
 
I'd definitely take Reid in lieu of Vlaar; he's a quality player. Signing alongside Vlaar and in lieu of van Dijk or Rojo, I'm not so sure.
 
Koeman says we are close to signing 2 or 3 players and hopefully will be done this weekend.