BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted July 15, 2012 Seems just the ticket to me if we are serious about making real progress. Title winner with Ajax, left back/defensive midfielder, 23, Holland international. http://www.football365.com/sunderland/7902410/Anita-tempted-by-Prem-move- OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted July 15, 2012 Anita Gofradump?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WEC1MrHy0c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted July 15, 2012 In all seriousness could we really afford him?£8m transfer fee + substantial wages (against what Newcastle could offer.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted July 15, 2012 Would definitely take him but we would need to splash some cash to get him Newcastle had a £5m bid rejected already and Ajax want £8m but possibly £6-7m could get himIt would be alot but it is player that would fill alot of cracks in the squad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,415 Posted July 15, 2012 (Retracts lame joke about crack filling....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted July 15, 2012 The only thing we would have going for us is first team appeal. but Villa have that too.it would use a great deal of our budget up, but we need defensive players... but maybe another forward too. so this may not be the best route to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted July 15, 2012 Seems to me we need to be adding a couple of 6m type men each year over the next few years; the Dean Ashton type. You know, young but established ''improvers'' who will increase in value - even if they do eventually move on for 10-12m after a couple of seasons. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted July 16, 2012 Very good player, I''ve seen him play... but we can never outbid Newcastle! And the geordies already have a Dutchman playing for them, which is in theit advantage too... Don''t count on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted July 16, 2012 I really think that this link and our supposed interests comes back to comments his agent made in the media a few weeks ago about Lambert having enquired about him when he was still at Norwich. That was before the alledged Newcastle bid of £5m was rejected and obviously before Lambert left. I therefore don''s see anything in this. even if we were interested is Newcastle and Villa are also in for him we can;t compete wages wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,407 Posted July 16, 2012 He''s touted as a defensive midfielder as well as a left back. Anyone think he could really be the person to fill the elusive defensive midfield role? I''m afraid unlike others I have no idea as to what he can contribute, but think a deal around £6m could be done. I''d be happy to pay £6m for a good defensive midfielder, not so sure about a left back (Naughton included!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibelong2Jesus 0 Posted July 16, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJzL0HV8CDcJust had a look at this video of him. Ive heard of him before, but havent seen him play much. He seems a real attacking threat for a player who adopts a defensive midefield or left back roll. His electric pace seems a beckoning attribute to CH and Alan Pardew. Wonder if we''ll be tempted to spend big with the estimated fee around £8M. Obviously it would instantly give us cover in the position with Tierney. Football today seems to be alot about pace and flair, I wonder if he''ll do a job in the premier league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted July 16, 2012 As I said in the other thread about him...I''ve seen him play and he''s a class player...but we''ll never outbid Newcastle and we won''t be able to offer him the wages they could...no go imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted July 16, 2012 We''re going to Anita a lot of money to sign him. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibelong2Jesus 0 Posted July 16, 2012 Apologies, as soon as I posted I saw the other thread. Its good to be linked with such prestigious players though, with him being younger; maybe wages wont be an issue till a few years when he has fully broken into the dutch national side. But £8M for us does seem a unrealistic amount. Will be interesting to see CH opinions on Anita if asked about him. He openly admitted his interest in Davies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2012 Why do you feel the need for such a username? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibelong2Jesus 0 Posted July 16, 2012 Because its true...Kaka believed it too. My footballing hero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2012 With the article and video of the Pinkun fron page maybe there is more to this story than many originally dared to hope...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 16, 2012 Fair enough I guess, each to their own and all that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyCanary 0 Posted July 16, 2012 He was decent enough when he came on for Spain.. but devoted my username and whole self to him? Not sure I''d do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted July 16, 2012 [quote user="ROBFLECK"]As I said in the other thread about him...I''ve seen him play and he''s a class player...but we''ll never outbid Newcastle and we won''t be able to offer him the wages they could...no go imo[/quote]This ^^^^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted July 16, 2012 Like others, I think this is a very long shot possibility. If CH sees City playing 4-2-3-1 or similar, another striker might be a bit of a luxury (given that you have to take one off to put another on). A LB/DMF who can score and make goals could bring another dimension to the side. If not Anita, is there another one out there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted July 16, 2012 [quote user="Hog"]With the article and video of the Pinkun fron page maybe there is more to this story than many originally dared to hope......[/quote]The thing is Hog, Archant get their ''stories'' from this message board. Bly mentioned the player as someone to look at and next thing you know Archant are saying it''s someone we are linked with. Where is the evidence of this?I think that over the next few weeks, we should have a competition to see who can get the most ridiculous rumour made into a home page story! BW has been trying for ages with no luck it seems... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlyBlyBabes 0 Posted July 16, 2012 [quote user="Splendid Rush"][quote user="Hog"]With the article and video of the Pinkun fron page maybe there is more to this story than many originally dared to hope......[/quote] The thing is Hog, Archant get their ''stories'' from this message board. Bly mentioned the player as someone to look at and next thing you know Archant are saying it''s someone we are linked with. Where is the evidence of this? I think that over the next few weeks, we should have a competition to see who can get the most ridiculous rumour made into a home page story! BW has been trying for ages with no luck it seems...[/quote] Click the link in the OP. Then have a little scrimmage. [;)] OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted July 16, 2012 Whoopsieeee.Well that''s embarrassing. Still, the sentiment stands. They do get stories off this board. Just maybe not this one! (Although I''m sure you alerted them to it Bly!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
