Well the window is open now and how appropiate in this heat we are being treated to. There has been an announcement that the board are to have a meeting today to discuss transfer options. Quite why they have left it until now is anyones guess, I would of thought it might of happened earlier unless Steve McClaren wanted to give the squad the once over first. Anyway after today they have little excuse not to get cracking on that first of hopfully many signings.
So I guess the question now is, who realistically can we go for and who is likely to join us. It will be interesting to see if we go down the road of the tried and tested French route again, which looks possible having been linked to Florian Thauvin, but we also seem to be looking at Germany and Holland too; hardly surprising given McClaren coached there.
There has much talk of us going for more domestic players like Austin and ofcourse the ever present Andy Carroll link, for our forward vacancy. What chance we have of realistically landing Austin is, I would think pretty remote given his price tag and the competition for his signature if the press are to be believed.
So do we go British this time or Foreign? or a nice mix of both?or maybe nationality means nothing and skill is all that counts. We also need to have that home grown quota right as well remember.
Who ever we go in for we have to get it right, there’s a big mess to fix and for Lee & co the heat is most definately on.
Kimtoon
That’s a ringing endorsement Axel. Fingers crossed he comes in. Would be a promising start.
Shamrock(Quote)
You Yew@520, the plot thickens
kimtoon(Quote)
Axel, nice one, best get him now then.
kimtoon(Quote)
The storey has been removed from sky transfer page as well but has left on about him turning scum down putting toon as favorite to sign him,very strange ganning ons
icedog(Quote)
Aye Ice. We’re about to sign a decent player for the going rate.
Very strange ganning ons indeed!
You Yew(Quote)
Cheers for link Sham.
Something I’ve missed till that read was the fact the lad scored 16 from midfield last season!
That’s something we’ve definitely been missing.
Actually, even a striker scoring that many has been a while.
And was Captain so obviously has leadership qualities, which is something else quite lacking.
If we can get him on the pitch with Janmaat and de Jong that should help towards solving that particular issue
You Yew(Quote)
That’ll be 5 Dutch first teamers.
They’ll have to do a newcastle/holland shirt instead of the le toon one!
You Yew(Quote)
YOU YEW@532 aye with nee wonga on the shirt
icedog(Quote)
Too right Ice.
You Yew(Quote)
more thickening of the plot
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/07/05/reported-newcastle-and-sunderland-target-georginio-wijnaldum-twe/
You Yew(Quote)
Georginio Wijnaldum ✔@GWijnaldum
Holidays are over now . tomorrow my first training of the season with @PSV ⚽️
7:46 PM – 5 Jul 2015
richietoon(Quote)
cannot beat a word from the guy himself
icedog(Quote)
so lets wait until t/morrow,then the next day and the next day and so on 🙁
icedog(Quote)
i’ve got no problem filling the toon line up with cloggy’s, we might even see something special out of Anita too…
Perhaps this transfer window really is tricky due to the massive amounts of Sky money involved, and the impending euros… still, the good players can be sure of being in there squads, it’s just the overrated players like Cabaye who will be hitting the panic button
Munich Mag(Quote)
I take all the transfer talk with a pinch of salt, believe nowt till the get their pic took holding up the shirt with the sd signs in the background.
Big Dave(Quote)
foreground more like
That’s what is most important after all.
Shyte Direct United FC
Beardsleys Boots(Quote)
Somebody is having a bloody old good laugh at us all.
tick tick tick.
quite amusing actually, when taken with a large pinch of salt.
Either way, the sands of time are running out.
Beautiful
Beardsleys Boots(Quote)
I dontvtead too much into that tweet. Could be his way of saying to suitors: ‘pay me what I want or I stay’, or could be him saying to his club: ‘stop playing hardball with prospective clubs over the fee or I stay and you say goodbye to any dosh you were hoping for’. Means nowt at the moment.
Shamrock(Quote)
Yeh Sham.
I’ll not be hitting a panic button quite yet, although it is carrying a familiar stench.
Seems too much in it now to be nothing, especially with the mysterious disappearing story on sky.
As usual, we shall see. Definitely pongs of pollock though.
You Yew(Quote)
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-confirm-georginio-wijnaldum-transfer-6008758
That’s a bit more solid reporting. No direct quotes but clearly claiming direct confirmation by the club…
Shamrock(Quote)
Wijnaldum is supposedly valued at 15 million Euros (10.6 mil pounds). That is much more in line with our budget than 15 million pounds.
I don’t know, it is probably stupid to speculate, but they leave for the US in a week. I wonder if Charnley will be going? Now that would be seriously stupid as he should be working full time on transfers.
Eric Sykes(Quote)
Maybe we should settle down until we know?
Stuart79(Quote)
no no no
that report in the mirror clearly states enquiries have been made for widget, but that he is just one of a ‘large number’ of enquiries being made to improve their squad.
Still searching for that elusive value for money transfer. When they find one, they will make their move.
I wouldn’t go getting excited about anyone just yet.
You would have thought these so called ‘enquiries’ would have been made a lot sooner than now though.
Same old nonsense really.
Beardsleys Boots(Quote)
Tell you what that Ed is a prolific writer. Granted its all just a rehash of whatever is milling about in the press but fook me does he have nothing else to do?! Keeps hosbteaders happy I guess. No need for them to go looking at news now lol
Shamrock(Quote)
The club are making enquiries. I’m sure we will see a week of big name signings ahead. Not long now… 😀
DJG(Quote)
Do you think they could ask Krul, Janmaat and De Jong what they think of their Dutch colleague?
Eric Sykes(Quote)
Eric – I’m sure that wouldn’t even cross the clever lads minds.
Besides, the main criteria is ‘value for money’ 😕
(might as well start the week off as we mean to go on 😛 )
Beardsleys Boots(Quote)
Luke Edwards really is a joke. How do the Telegraph let him get away with writing village rag articles in their paper!?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/11719312/Newcastle-United-transfers-Club-close-in-on-Georginio-Wijnaldum.html
If you read his most recent piece on Ed’s blog, ok, or in the comment section here, almost sort of ok, but he has a piece in The bloody Telegraph stating that Wijnaldum missed PSVs game because of his move to us!!!! It was because he hadn’t even reported back for training yet, having played in the Dutch game before going on holiday!!! People crit. our club for speaking bollocks or just not speaking, but equally it is not surprising they can’t be arsed with some so-called journalists. What a load of ****, and he says: “Steve McClaren had been frustrated by the lack of progress made in the transfer market since his appointment last month and made his feelings clear at a board meeting last week.” I bet he knows f-ck all about it. He loves a dig at Ashley about his openness and truthfulness etc, but a bloke who reports utter bollocks can then equally not be believed when he gets on with his usual negative twist on things. It seems Mclaren is close to Carr so I am sure he is fully aware of the transfer situation and doesn’t need a f-cking board meeting to have a tantrum. I go so far with the “Ashley has made a rod for his own back” perspective, but at some point you have to wait and see, to get such tainted bollocks in a broadsheet is not justified by Ashley and the Club’s previous behavior, the press just love to stir the pot about all things Newcastle and always have. If the Club is communicating more through their own site and email etc, ok, whatever, get some stories out there about simply what the coaches and players are up to. You don’t tell fans at what stage you are in negotiations, you get on with getting the players in. And we will judge then accordingly. We never had Ferguson opening his email account to fans, and I am sure the Man. city boss is not having daily discussions with fans about why they haven’t spent any of the 350 million they have to spend.
Yes, our club should speak a bit more and it obviously should not intentionally mislead the fans and straight out lie, but what dreadful reporting. Ban the f-ckers, I say. 💡 😀
Lionel Speed(Quote)
http://www.squawka.com/football-player-rankings#duels-won#player-stats#english-barclays-premier-league|season-2014/2015#newcastle#all-player-positions#16#41#0#0#90#16/08/2014#24/05/2015#season#1#all-matches#dribble#desc#total
Interesting Player Stats
Premandup(Quote)
It doesn’t matter how many successful dribbles Sissoko did. What matters is what he did with the ball afterwards – not a lot in IMO.
Groucho(Quote)
Premandup @554
Looking at per minutes played, Cabella is the goods over Sissoko.
griff(Quote)
See this Wijnaldum talk is getting more sensible. Early talks now instead of advanced, other clubs interested, yet to bid for him etc… Interesting Fans Forum this evening I would say but I will give you the clubs answer now to questions about transfers. “The club are working hard”
Stuart79(Quote)
Chronicle saying we have held advanced talks with Wijnaldum and waiting on a decision. Meanwhile metro saying he’s been left out of PSVs pre season tour.
I reckon he’s in the bag. Too much talk around it now from multiple papers.
Shamrock(Quote)
Love to know the definition of early versus advanced talks 🙄
griff(Quote)
The Mirror says the club confirmed to them that they had early discussions. Then Chronicle say advanced talks waiting for the answer…
Clearly we are interested in him but how far are we? Who knows but expect we will find out this week.
Although can someone explain to me, who is he and where does he play?
Stuart79(Quote)
July 5, 2015 at 18:50 (Edit)
Wijnaldum can play anywhere in midfield And is just as good out wide as Central . Truly the lad is class their no flauws in his game hè is strong athletic has pace And technical ability . really hope this one happens would go a long wat too improving our creative problems
Above is from Axel.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zf11_7IHzA
This explains his value.
Shamrock(Quote)
And how exactly are we in with a chance of signing him?!
Stuart79(Quote)
No idea mate, but will be writing an article early afternoon on our failings last season and I can see why we would break the bank go get him in. We need more movement and he looks like he could be the catalyst for us.
Shamrock(Quote)
If we get this dutch fella, it will only because we need to sell more season tickets… I can’t believe you all can’t see it! 😯
Aussie Magpie Fan(Quote)
If he comes in, I reckon De Jong will be used as a second striker – meaning we only need to sign 1 up front.
Shamrock(Quote)
I’d love us to get this guy – just what we need. I’m very wary though of all the conflicting reports. Always been the case with transfer rumours – without a photo with the shirt that’s all they are – rumours.
georgio(Quote)
Sham, I can see de Jong in middle and Wijnaldum on right of a 4-2-3-1 myself, with Austin up front hopefully
You Yew(Quote)
Either way, he’d be most welcome
You Yew(Quote)
Shamrock – thanks for the u tube link there 🙄
Have to say mind there is some shockingly poor defending and goal keeping which he wont get so much of in the EPL.
But he does seem to be well aware of the offside rule which will make a pleasant change. 😉
Looks canny mind, and always looking to get a shot away.
Just what we need.
NEXT 😆
Beardsleys Boots(Quote)
Hope it’s not another Viera…
Stuart79(Quote)
Just read a report that L/Pool have noow signed nine players this yr and still want Siss and villa striker surely that cannot be right,it was a report by sky that’s one hell of a wage bill ffs
icedog(Quote)
Could do with some defenders in quick sharp
icedog(Quote)
Borini looking like he’s off to Lazio, meanwhile Johnson, Gerrard, Coates and Jones all gone with Sterling likely to go. ‘re: Liverpool’s incomings.
Shamrock(Quote)
Is be happy and renew my season ticket if we bought Wijnaldum, Matip, Austin, Mitrovic and that centre back from Monaco.
Stuart79(Quote)
Stu, with that lot Id probably buy one myself. And I live on the South Wales border!
You Yew(Quote)
STUART well I guess your not buying a ST then,two hopes there,no hope and Bob hope
icedog(Quote)
Ice, I can’t imagine where such pessimism could’ve come from 😉 😆
You Yew(Quote)
YOU YEW are you a Welsh lad or just working away from your homeland mate,I know ime a nosey git lol
icedog(Quote)
Sky are reporting that PSV are expecting a bid from toon for their m/f player
icedog(Quote)
Welsh border in South Wales – is that Newport?
Eric Sykes(Quote)
PSV have said on their website they have not received one bid for Wijnaldum and he himself has said “The media find transfer rumours more exciting that I do. There is no truth in me moving to Newcastle United.”
Good while it lasted. 🙁
Stuart79(Quote)
LS: Luke Edwards has an ax to grind with NUFC. I think they specifically banned him – not along with the other media – specifically him and The Telegraph. He obviously still has a few contacts in the NE and I don’t think they like Ashley and his cronies either, so he does break a few stories. He is from The Chronicle School of Journalism so his writing isn’t that good. Much better than “cut and paste” Ryder though, who basically takes Alan Oliver’s writing template from 30 years ago and puts a few new names in it. And of course, he throws in a few polls and “5 things we learned” now so he has his finger on the pulse of this new social media thingy.
Eric Sykes(Quote)
No Ice, I was packed up in a tea crate and shipped to Somerset when I was 4.
My folks still live in the same house (34 yrs later), I’ve called many places home since, and currently reside in the Wye Valley/Forest of Dean.
I’ve always known my roots though 😉
You Yew(Quote)
Eric:
Not quite. I’m a stones throw on the English side of the river
You Yew(Quote)
Have a very large family though, we’re the only estranged branch, so I still get up most years.
In fact, I’m up in a fortnight, albeit just for 3 or 4 nights.
Grandma has been told she can’t go back home, so she’s in a really nice home where my cousin works, and I’m heading up to help the family sort her bungalow out so it’s suitable to put on the market.
You Yew(Quote)
YouYew, I had a lovely school holiday to the forest of dean many years ago. 🙂
Well out all morning and had hoped for some news of Wijjy today, oh hum. 🙁
kimtoon(Quote)
YOU YEW,sorry about your gran mate hope you get things sorted when you come up
icedog(Quote)
You got some, Kim. He’s denied it
Stuart79(Quote)
Kim, it’s a truly beautiful place.
You Yew(Quote)
KIM they say no news is good news,not in our case its **** 😈
icedog(Quote)
Cheers Ice.
You Yew(Quote)
UU: I lived in Cardiff for 6 months and drove down the Wye Valley a few years ago. I like that part of the world (well, apart from Splott).
Eric Sykes(Quote)
You Yew, I loved it there mate, really stunning location.
Stu@588, yep, thought that might happen 🙄 Fans forum should be fun tonight 😉
kimtoon(Quote)
Where is that Wijnaldum quote Stu? I see it mentioned they have not received a bid, but that does not worry me so long as talks are going on. They can bid once they have agreed on a figure…
Shamrock(Quote)
Well this time next week, all being well i’ll be under the knife getting my knee sorted.
kimtoon(Quote)
From De Telegraf, Shamrock.
Stuart79(Quote)
It is that Kim. And jam packed of weird quirky people. A right good giggle.
You Yew(Quote)
But now Shamrock, Lee Ryder is saying he’s spoken to a journo who was there and GW didn’t rule out joining NUFC.
Stuart79(Quote)
Who knows mate. It’s about time the club started getting its skates on though…although I’m perssonally getting fed up with the Austin saga now and am beginning to not care if he comes or not..Just want some proper players through the door.
Shamrock(Quote)
annender dan ik’
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De buitenlandse belangstelling voor PSV-middenvelder Georginio Wijnaldum is nog niet zo concreet dat hij er zelf mee bezig is. Wijnaldum heeft dat maandag gezegd bij terugkeer in Eindhoven na zijn vakantie.
Volgens talloze mediaberichten is er interesse van onder meer Newcastle United en Zenit Sint-Petersburg. En ook PSV gaat ervan uit dat de aanvoerder naar het buitenland vertrekt.
Wijnaldum vertelde dat er belangstelling is, maar dat de clubs er eerst moeten uitkomen. Namen van clubs noemde hij niet. ,,Er wordt van alles geroepen en heel veel geschreven maar zolang het niet concreet is richt ik me op PSV. Wanneer er dingen gaan spelen dan hoor ik het van mijn zaakwaarnemer en dan ga ik erover nadenken en een beslissing nemen, niet nu.”
De PSV-aanvoerder reageert ontspannen op de onzekerheid over zijn toekomst. ,,Zo is de voetballerij. Ik zie het wel. Er zijn spelers die in een ergere positie zitten. Na mijn blessure ben ik niet meer zo van het vooruitkijken. Blijven voetballen is mijn enige droom.”
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The foreign interest in PSV midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is not so concrete that he himself is doing. Wijnaldum Monday said it has to return in Eindhoven after his vacation.
According to numerous media reports, there is interest include Newcastle United and Zenit St Petersburg. PSV and also assumes that the captain go abroad.
Wijnaldum said that there is interest, but the clubs must come first. Names of clubs he called not. ,, Everything is called and written a lot, but as long as it is not concrete, I focus on PSV. When things go play then I hear from my agent and then I think about it and make a decision, not now. ”
The PSV captain responds relax on the uncertainty about his future. ,, So football. I see it. There are players who are in a worse position. After my injury I’m not so much looking ahead. Keep playing is my only dream. ”
kimtoon(Quote)