More Transfer Rumors

by maddi on Jul 21, 2010 1:35 PM CEST

A few things have been popping around lately, and a couple of them fall on the Sickening Scale right up there with the Godin to Atletico rumors.

As capercat pointed out, Jozy could be on his way to Ajax. Apparently they have made an offer to take him on loan for the year, but Villarreal have determined that his future is not with the club and want an offer to purchase. It has been an up and down ride for him with the Yellow Submarine. I hope for his sake that this gets worked out one way or another.

Santi Cazorla has also been linked to Atletico Madrid. Stop it. Seriously, just stop it. These moves should never, ever happen. And I don't think that the Cazorla thing has much of a chance. But even if we need the money, you can't tell me that the club couldn't find at least a similar offer for the likes of Godin or Cazorla elsewhere, where it won't give firepower to the likes of Atletico. And, just to refresh my recollection, didn't Cazorla turn down a move to Real Madrid recently?

There are also rumors out there that Barcelona could be looking the way of Bruno, as a couple of bigger-name defensive midfielders, such as Javier Mascherano, have become too expensive. This is the first rumor I have ever seen (I think) for pulling Bruno away from the club. I would be shocked if an offer came in. But if it did and the price offered was 10m euros, I would be even more shocked if both Villarreal and Bruno didn't jump at it.

And lastly, the Rossi-to-Italy rumors continue, with Inter being the club mentioned this time. The idea is that he would be called in to replace Mario Balotelli. I do not know if the rumor is based in any sort of fact, but I would think that Rossi could not turn down an offer from Inter. Hopefully he'll stay, but we will see.

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Bruno to Barca at least makes some sense; it fills a need for them and gives us a nice profit on the player ,and of course if an Italian club came in for Rossi….I can’t see Cazorla at all, Godin maybe only because Forlan is there, and we could use the money. But I want to see him stay.

Thinking about defensively-inclined midfielders, I was very impressed with Diego Perez at the WC. Villarreal have had good success with Uruguay internationals…I wonder what sort of contract he has at Monaco. He is 30 yrs old, but I’d think worth a look for someone.

Could someone remind me, is there a specific ‘transfer season’ in Spain after which rosters are set for awhile?

by capercat on Jul 21, 2010 9:12 PM CEST reply actions

The transfer window ends somewhere near the end of August (not sure on the exact date, but it could be marked by the end of the month). No more transfers are allowed until January.

One advantage Villarreal has, though, is that with a B team, players can be called up from that team in case of injury and what not. Plus, because that team is in Segunda A, it is not too big of a jump for them to make.

by maddi on Jul 21, 2010 9:16 PM CEST reply actions

Thanks for the schedule link, Kenez. It’s now posted on the sidebar for easy reference.

by sidarth on Jul 22, 2010 12:46 AM CEST reply actions

9 players officially promoted from the B team:
Juan Carlos; Joan Oriol, Mateo Musacchio, Catala, Mario Gaspar; Cristobal, Matilla; Jefferson Montero, Marco Ruben. A hearty congratulations to all.

Throw in Bruno and Cazorla and you’d have a mid-table starting XI, in my opinion. The sky’s the limit for this bunch.

by sidarth on Jul 22, 2010 12:55 AM CEST reply actions

Perhaps this is the reason we are hearing Atletico linked with Godin? Hopefully this gets worked out…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8839530.stm

Looking at the promoted group, I am really looking forward to the new season!

by capercat on Jul 22, 2010 2:10 AM CEST reply actions

i was surprised to see the Bruno news…in my opinion he’s been pretty mediocre. a few good performance here and there but overall mediocre and at times downright clumsy. . I have in my mind several instances where he would try to take on players but end up tripping over himself or running out of ideas with one move too many. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s an alright player, but I also think he’s a rung below Barca quality.

by alex on Jul 22, 2010 3:26 AM CEST reply actions

Heh, I couldn’t agree more. I was a big Bruno detractor, but if he plays within his means and doesn’t show too much of the ball to opponents (more Eguren than Senna), he’s functional. Better than Busquets is all I’d argue.

by sidarth on Jul 22, 2010 4:38 AM CEST up reply actions