Winter Transfer Speculation and Shit.

[selassie]

Costa doesn't seem that impressive. I can't see him pulling out anything special when teams park the bus. I could be wrong but that's just how I feel. Balotelli is a risk but he has the potential to be a sensational striker. I can't see Costa leaving sunny Spain for England. We also need a player that will have an immediate impact. I have my doubts about Costa.

This.

They would both represent quite sizeable gambles given their transfer fees but I would prefer Balotelli if given the choice.

[milla]

Costa only has a bad rep on the field (and its got alot better this season, as far as i know), have never heard of him being a nutcase off the field. Isnt he just kinda like Suarez? Doing anything to win on the field, even if it means acting crazy?

Balotelli just needs to grow up, i think most of his stupid shit will go away with age. Wouldnt mind him here, i think he will become a beast when he gets older and sorts out his childish behavour.

Yes, however Costa has only been on this shore for one and the half year. Balotelli is raised in Italy at a big Italian club, it is only natural that he gets a lot of attention off the pitch.

[Globalgunner]

That's a little OTT don't you think....
There's nothing to be gained from AC's point of view from a loan deal.... and as much as we think he is some desperate lost soul just waiting for Wenger to turn him into Pele, he has openly stated how much he loves AC Milan many times and before he was back there he was quite candid about that too. He's not exactly seeking a way out and with his undying love for our media I'd suggest getting him over here would be slightly more difficult than a few think.



Costa's clause fee is 32 million of your Queen's gold nuggets gov'nor.

Its just a little egging of the pie, but seriously if you had to list the 20 best strikers in the world right now, 18 or 19 of them would be unobtainable for varied reasons. Balotelli is definitely in the top 20 and also unobtainable except, if the rumours are true Milan might want to sell. thats the reason for the statement.

[saintnickle]

Are we debating Costa again?

This is the winter transfer speculation thread and there is no chance in hell he will be coming here. Let's talk about realistic targets please... ktnx!

The only real target will be Berbatov ,hes within out price range just.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Where have the rumours come from re: Balotelli…obviously I have missed something there! His talent is undeniable…wanted him when he played at Inter…but Man City came up with the money…I think the ship has sailed for a while at least…he's playing for the club he loves and supports and is doing brilliantly for them…the fans love him…don't see him giving that up for anything. Not many clubs 'bigger' than AC Milan and not sure anything can top playing for the club you support!! So as much as I would love to see Balotelli play for us…(really quite an outrageous talent at times) I don't think it will happen in the next couple of years at least…(unless flamini could have a word).

[Globalgunner]

Where have the rumours come from re: Balotelli…obviously I have missed something there! His talent is undeniable…wanted him when he played at Inter…but Man City came up with the money…I think the ship has sailed for a while at least…he's playing for the club he loves and supports and is doing brilliantly for them…the fans love him…don't see him giving that up for anything. Not many clubs 'bigger' than AC Milan and not sure anything can top playing for the club you support!! So as much as I would love to see Balotelli play for us…(really quite an outrageous talent at times) I don't think it will happen in the next couple of years at least…(unless flamini could have a word).

Same place most rumours come from, which some agent stirring up shit
I don't think Balotelli wants to leave per se, but Milan are absolutely dogshit right now, and quite broke , plus Silvio will likely get 10 years in the knick soon and there is a love hate relationship going on with the current leadership in Milan and Mario. Berlusconi put his daughter in charge and she is making a tits nest of the place from what's being reported.

[Munchies]

https://www.facebook.com/berbatov.bg

Scroll slightly down, look what he's put on his own official page

Not bad for £2m I guess, he really wants to come here

[milla]

https://www.facebook.com/berbatov.bg

Scroll slightly down, look what he's put on his own official page

Not bad for £2m I guess, he really wants to come here

It's a done deal tbh.

[Marc Overmars]

That's pretty cheeky if it's his own personal account! The page could be run by his people though.

Always thought highly of Berbatov, the guy has some serious ability. New lease of life playing for a big club again could do him good.

[Munchies]

Yeah, didn't think the Fulham move was particularly that good at the time, when he was still a decent player at United albeit frozen out.

Liverpool are close to signing Salah from Basel for £9m also, more or less a done deal. From what I saw of him in the Europa League, he was pretty good.