Real Madrid (old thread)

[Beast]

what has gago has to do with anything ? gago is already lass sub .. the one beside Lass will be a deep lying playmaker with defensive responsibility .. a job Granero is never shy in doing it from the right side or the center

Tonight at 20:00 GMT is our first game.. meanwhile AS report that Xabi informed Rafa that he won't to leave.. with expectations that Real will push their bid to 30 Million Euro and 4.5 Mil for Arbeloa.. we will see what will happen

Pardeza has traveled to Ireland to transmit some of the offers to the players and help in operation exit.. while Huntelaar will announce his decision tonight regarding his transfer..

most offers are for the Cantera players Negredo and Javi Garcia

 

[Beast]

Alonso eyes a move to Real's "impressive project"
By Soccernet Staff

July 20, 2009

Xabi Alonso says it is up to Liverpool and Real Madrid to reach a fee after admitting he is tempted by the Spanish club's "impressive project".


The midfielder linked up with his team mates in Vienna before jetting off for their tour of the Far East.

Speculation has been rife that the 28-year-old would join Madrid before Liverpool's trip to play pre-season fixtures against Thailand in Bangkok on Wednesday and Singapore next Sunday, but officials are still working on a deal.

In an interview with the AS newspaper, Alonso said: "It is always a great feeling when Madrid want you, especially considering the phase of the career I am in now. But at this point, whether or not that can happen is not up to me.

"It's a matter that involves three parties, including myself. I do not like to force the issue. I prefer to talk. Madrid's project is certainly impressive. But beyond that, I cannot tell you anything else.''

Alonso also said he intends to hold discussions with Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.

He said: "I will talk to him, sure, but the first thing to do when I arrive [in Austria] is to greet him. But I imagine that in the next few days, there will be time for all that, even though in reality, there is nothing in particular to talk to Rafa about. It's the clubs who have to negotiate to reach an agreement.''

On the reported fee, Alonso said: "I am not the man who can answer these questions. The truth is that I cannot say much, because every little thing can be misinterpreted. And I do not know how things will turn out either because I am not a fortune teller.''

Benitez has consistently said in public that he does not want to sell Alonso, but if the position becomes untenable with the Spaniard having to search for a replacement, the fee he wants is over £30m.

Valencia's David Silva is reputed to be a target, while Liverpool are also likely to enter the bidding for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.

 

[AnfieldEd]

£25m plus Negredo and with that money buy either Silva or Young?

yes please (thats what I want not what it happening)

Though Real have screwed us twice, so its only fair Gio we screw you for every last penny for Alonso

 

[Beast]

£25m plus Negredo and with that money buy either Silva or Young?

yes please (thats what I want not what it happening)

Though Real have screwed us twice, so its only fair Gio we screw you for every last penny for Alonso

won't happen Eddy.. just 30 Mil EUROOOOOO (you freaking brit )

35 for both Arbeloa + Xabi...

than u come and ask for a striker and we negotiate .. we can take that money back for a special offer Huntelaar (he will complete Torres ) + VdV for 30 Mil , deal ?

 

[AnfieldEd]

Um..............no

Unless you mean 30m lira!

 

[Beast]

VDV will suit u as a sub for Gerrard..

 

[Nándor]

what has gago has to do with anything ? gago is already lass sub .. the one beside Lass will be a deep lying playmaker with defensive responsibility .. a job Granero is never shy in doing it from the right side or the center

do you believe gago will stay the sub for lass and granero will become the starter next to lass???!!! for the record, i never doubted graneros ability to do that job. in fact i would love to see him & xabi alonso as the 2 players for that spot...it is him becoming a starter that i doubt!!! which is what valdano was looking for, someone to partner lass in the starting lineup.

IMO, you will see gago back as lass partner before you see granero getting the starting place next to lass. after all, this is still madrid and granero has that awefull "cantera label" that doesn't go pretty well lately.

 

[AnfieldEd]

VDV is shit

 

[Metaphysical]

he's not shit, he's just not overly ambitious and has a really really hot wife.

 

[AnfieldEd]

No he's shit and I would be appalled if we got him.

 

[Abaddon]

He's definitely shit. I told you all.

 

[Gnegneri]

He is shit and his wife isn't that hot. So no, not really an asset you want in your team.

 

[Metaphysical]

he's not shit.

the skill is obviously there but the ambition and will aren't.

which is because he earns a good wage and gets to go home and bang sylvie every night.

it's not an attitude you often find in a footballer (though cassano has it too), but it is what it is.

 

[Beast]

Benfica and Real Madrid reached an agreement over Javi Garcia

the Canterano will move for 3.5 Million Euro .. all that is remaining is Javi approval .

the cheaper ones are the easiest to move it seems.

Javi was good with Castilla, good with Osasuna but he never got it running with Real even though Ramos gave him several chance last season ... i wish him the best of luck

back to 4-4-2 tonight
expected formation
----------------Dudek-------------
Torres-----Pepe-------Heinze----Marcelo
-----------Lass--------Guti-------------
CR---------------------------------Robben
-------------Benzema------Raul

 

[Beast]

update Marca formation

-------------------Dudek---------------
Torres------Metzelder-------Pepe------Marcelo
---------------Lass------Gago----------
-------------------Guti---------------
----CR---------Higuain------------Raul

Benzion on the Bench