Transfer targets in January

[Coney]

Do try to keep abreast of the developing disaster would you?

I'm still trying to get the deck chairs in an aesthetically pleasing arrangement.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Does anyone think the recent all quiet on the transfer window front equate that we might be bringing someone in? . . . .nah? thought as much!

I mean what the hell is going on. . .25th already and not a whimper except for Theos cousin at Reading, which is where I wouldnt mind sending Theo himself

I mean we run the risk of losing RvP because we cant give him a supporting cast to win a tin pot let alone a championship - he hasnt said so but he is posturing as much

We losr Cesc and Nas for similar reasons, those losses we got over but RVP going for the same reasons would be difficult without the spilling of blood

[Niall_Quinn]

Does anyone think the recent all quiet on the transfer window front equate that we might be bringing someone in? . . . .nah? thought as much!

I mean what the hell is going on. . .25th already and not a whimper except for Theos cousin at Reading, which is where I wouldnt mind sending Theo himself

I mean we run the risk of losing RvP because we cant give him a supporting cast to win a tin pot let alone a championship - he hasnt said so but he is posturing as much

We losr Cesc and Nas for similar reasons, those losses we got over but RVP going for the same reasons would be difficult without the spilling of blood

No panic. It's win - win if you think it through. If, by some miracle, we qualify in 4th then we get the CL money for another year. If we don't then we can sell RvP to cover the shortfall. Everything is under control, apart from the whining, ungrateful but regrettably necessary fans.

[Boss]

15.26 GMT: Schalke youngster Julian Draxler is attracting the interest of Inter Milan and Arsenal. "My agent informed me that Inter have shown interest," Draxler told Sport-Bild. "It's a great feeling and new for me. I am tremendously honoured by such a thing. I've read that Arsenal have interest in me. That made me very happy."

http://blogs.soccernet.com/onthemove/

[Cripps_orig]

Talks between Galatasaray and Basel over the transfer of Xherdan Shaqiri have broken down due to a difference in the two club's valuation of the 20-year-old.

The Swiss international has been linked with a host of clubs, but admitted that he was tempted by a move to the Telekom Arena due to the prospect of working with Fatih Terim.

However, talks between the two clubs have broken down, the Istanbul outfit confirmed to the stick exchange.

"Negotiations with the professional footballer Xherdan Shaqiri which began on January 23 have come to an end, and we have not agreed terms with the player, or his club," the statement read.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust has attributed the transfer breaking down to financial reasons.

"Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result, the negotiations have come to an end."

Galatasaray continue their bid to reclaim their Super Lig crown on Wednesday evening as they entertain Ankaragucu.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2931/...basels-xherdan

Basle are pretty willing to sell for the right place and we have the money. Pay what they want cos Shaqiris worth it.

[Niall_Quinn]

When does the window close?

[Syn]

When does the window close?

For us? It was never open.

At least Wenger hasn't tried to get the fans' hopes up this time. No dodgy 'he is a player I like' comments. But I suppose he has found superior ways to WUM so doesn't need to go back to his old material. Unlike me. I believe in maintaining the classics. In moderation, of course.

[LDG]

When does the window close?

During the "Drafty Period"

HAAAAhaha!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

When does the window close?

When we stop peeking to see what everybody else is doing.

[Niall_Quinn]

I see what I did there - I asked a genuine question. Golden rule broken.