S10 Canary 0 Posted January 3, 2013 On my way to work and the Sky Sports News app reckons us and Reading have "made approaches" for Danny Graham.A seperate article states that Hughton was watching Hooper at Celtic with one of their coaches stating it would be "madness" to let him leave.I think they''re is definitely some rumblings of activity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 547 Posted January 3, 2013 Daily Mail today says we are launching a £5M bid for Celtic''s Israeli midfielder Beram Kayal, 24 years old. It also states that Hughton has been linked with Hooper but he is looking for a bigger move.Celtic are claimed to want £7M for Kayal but may accept less as he has 18 months left on his contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S10 Canary 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Excuse the horrific grammar at the end of my first post!I don''t know a great deal about Kayal, is he a combative type like Johnson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 0 Posted January 3, 2013 I don''t really see Hooper getting a "big" move. I think he may have to adjust his sights a little, comfortably mid-table Premier League would still be a decent move for him, although I suppose he is playing Champions League football.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 134 Posted January 3, 2013 Well, after the West ham game, leaving the Boleyn Ground, I felt convinced the manager and the CEO must have felt obliged to do something about our attacking impotence! I hope we get someone like Graham in or a striker with some pedigree! I don''t think Hooper will come to Norfolk though and there must be a lot of rubbish going around in "Tabloid-land" and the rest of the media for that matter... We''ve all heard the rumours about the strikers coming...after the Cup of Nations in Africa, now that was complete tosh. These rumours might be too, but at least were going after a striker that can join immediately, ''cause we really need him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 29 Posted January 3, 2013 Kayal is a bit of a tenacious beast, but can get forward well. Very highly rated and been key to their European performances. He would certainly be vying for the DM position if he came here, but I''m not sure who CH was looking at. None of us know really! Looking forward to some activity soon. Not sure what''s happening with Moro right now but Hull fans seem to think they''re after him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheEarlyMilkman 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Do you really think that a striker who is playing for a side that are in the QF of the champions league against one of the most famous clubs in the world is going to leave, have some brains fellas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 134 Posted January 3, 2013 Good point Milkman... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Klose 0 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="TheEarlyMilkman"]Do you really think that a striker who is playing for a side that are in the QF of the champions league against one of the most famous clubs in the world is going to leave, have some brains fellas[/quote] And playing in a league week in, week out, where the standard is on a par with League 1 and League 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyboy 1 Posted January 3, 2013 immaterial what the standard in the League is when you qualify for the Champions League! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="baldyboy"]immaterial what the standard in the League is when you qualify for the Champions League![/quote] Disagree completely. I''d much rather play week in week out against some of the worlds best teams rather than once or twice every 3 or 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheEarlyMilkman 0 Posted January 3, 2013 I don''t disagree with the Scottish level, but why leave this season when your on a great European run, when you could leave at the end of te season to a premiership side having done your best in champions league??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 610 Posted January 3, 2013 I think Hooper is out of our ball park.CMS, Murray, Doyle & Graham are far more realistic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="baldyboy"]immaterial what the standard in the League is when you qualify for the Champions League![/quote] Especially when you have only two more games to look forward to ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrimmage 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Juventus are interested in Hooper. We''re deluded if we think he''s going to come here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="Scrimmage "]Juventus are interested in Hooper. We''re deluded if we think he''s going to come here.[/quote]Really? Are they really interested? Or is that just another stupid transfer story made up by the tabloids. The same way that Real Madrid were going to buy Victor Moses from Palace and he ended up moving to Wigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrimmage 0 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"][quote user="Scrimmage "]Juventus are interested in Hooper. We''re deluded if we think he''s going to come here.[/quote]Really? Are they really interested? Or is that just another stupid transfer story made up by the tabloids. The same way that Real Madrid were going to buy Victor Moses from Palace and he ended up moving to Wigan.[/quote]It was Barcelona who wanted Moses. Here''s the Hooper to Juve link : http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8341516/Italian-giants-Juventus-have-joined-the-clubs-looking-at-Celtic-s-Gary-Hooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrimmage 0 Posted January 3, 2013 So no, it''s not another stupid rumour made up by the tabloids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnasher 0 Posted January 3, 2013 I agree Hooper is unrealistic but Juve have entered talks with Llorente supposedly... which makes them unlikely to go for hooper in my book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnasher 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Oh and Sky are one of the worst for rumours like that. They are good at confirming bids etc, but interest rumours are abysmal on there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="Scrimmage "]So no, it''s not another stupid rumour made up by the tabloids.[/quote]http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=real%20madrid%20victor%20moses%20&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Farticle-1243310%2FReal-Madrid-join-race-Crystal-Palace-forward-Victor-Moses.html&ei=Q33lUO3QB-yY0QWeuICoBA&usg=AFQjCNExYSGy1B_IK_4MDVH6PfzMWLRUKQ&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.d2kIt was also Real Madrid. The difference between Sky Sports News and a tabloid are practically non-exisitant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrimmage 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Either way, Juve or not, bigger clubs are after Hooper. He''s not coming to Carrow Road. If he did come here (and it would be for a hefty fee) it would be with a bigger move in mind, not so long down the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunky Norwich 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Graham has scored 5 goals this season with very little game time. Our top scorers have 4 each. I''d take him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 335 Posted January 3, 2013 I am struggling to think of a player under 30 recently who has not joined us seeing us as a possible stepping stone? All young progressive players want the chance to make it at a arsenal/spurs/newcastle level paying club or above. If he comes here and moves to a bigger club he will have scored and we benefitted from those and a transfer fee - all good stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted January 3, 2013 I don''t think Hooper is a hugely unrealistic transfer for Norwich - but it would be a very impressive signing considering Celtic''s European run and the fact they have no need to sell anyone. I don''t think Hooper will end up at a ''big, big'' club but probably someone along the lines of Everton, Newcastle, West Brom etc. Seeing as only Norwich, Newcastle and QPR are in much need of a striker at the moment there would certainly be a fighting chance of getting him. Considering Hooper has turned down a new contract at Celtic (or had the last time I looked) then is seems a move in the next 6 months is likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrimmage 0 Posted January 3, 2013 That''s a fair shout, Bethnal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joanna Grey 0 Posted January 3, 2013 Ian Abrahams @BroadcastMooseRe Gary Hooper @tSFanReporter I understand Norwich have agreed a fee with Celtic, my man thinks he''ll join Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="Joanna Grey"]Ian Abrahams @BroadcastMoose Re Gary Hooper @tSFanReporter I understand Norwich have agreed a fee with Celtic, my man thinks he''ll join[/quote]Oh dear - means it''s almost certainly not happening then if that idiot is saying it will [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnasher 0 Posted January 3, 2013 So people know, moose is generally wrong on most things, he must''ve linked West Ham (being a fan) with 20 players in the summer and most of them didn''t come off at all. However he does get the odd thing right, so another take it as it comes rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"][quote user="Joanna Grey"]Ian Abrahams @BroadcastMoose Re Gary Hooper @tSFanReporter I understand Norwich have agreed a fee with Celtic, my man thinks he''ll join[/quote]Oh dear - means it''s almost certainly not happening then if that idiot is saying it will [;)][/quote]Are you confusing Moose with is Posh supporting colleague Adrian Durham? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
