City 2nd 191 Posted January 31, 2013 Stating NCFC have agreed to meet Celtics valuation for Hooper. Down to the player now possibly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budapest Canary 152 Posted January 31, 2013 I''m holding my breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted January 31, 2013 To confirm:Norwich will make a fourth bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper, talkSPORT understands.The Canaries have seen three offers rejected for the 25-year-old, as the Bhoys have been holding out for their £8million asking price to be met.talkSPORT revealed on Wednesday that a £6million bid had been rebuffed by the SPL side, but now it appears the former Scunthorpe man could be set to play his football at Carrow Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proper Charlie 0 Posted January 31, 2013 As much as I would love to see him in a city shirt, I can''t help but feel that we have been bent over and sha£$%" with the £8million price tag. Dont get me wrong I would love it to happen, prob be half of that in the summer though if he continues to score, however we do need someone now, and I guess £8mill for a potential £60mill payback is gd business in anyones books. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishCelt67 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Scooby"]It''s TALKSPORT ![/quote]Should be renamed TalkShite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Proper Charlie"]As much as I would love to see him in a city shirt, I can''t help but feel that we have been bent over and sha£$%" with the £8million price tag. Dont get me wrong I would love it to happen, prob be half of that in the summer though if he continues to score, however we do need someone now, and I guess £8mill for a potential £60mill payback is gd business in anyones books.[/quote]You''ve said it all Charlie. Yes, it''s a lot, but actually it''s not a huge amount IF he proves a success, particularly given his age. And if it guarantees our safety and £70m, it''s a steal. So there''s an element of risk in there, but when is there not with multi million pound transfers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Hooper, Kamara and Becchio? And Curtis Davies? No-one could complain about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="a1canary"]Hooper, Kamara and Becchio? And Curtis Davies? No-one could complain about that.[/quote] lol bet Wiz could Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Splendid Rush 2 Posted January 31, 2013 Want a bet on that A1? ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shack Attack 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="a1canary"]No-one could complain about that.[/quote]Oh I''m sure they could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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First Wazzock 902 Posted January 31, 2013 Talk Sport have just said...Norwich never really intended getting Graham or Hooper, they just bid low knowing either bid would not be accepted, but it kept the City fans quiet for the month.........none of your offers have been increasedIF, and its a big if, Norwich sign anyone, they''ll be a cheap ''no mark'' player who won''t improve the side one little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 What I find odd about Talksports claims is that despite saying that we have made a Fourth bid which matches Celtic''s valuation this news is not on SSN who I would expect to be a little more reliable today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 ok so SSN are reporting it now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ali Bunkall 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Yup, my colleagues over at SSN reporting a 4th bid now in. Our evident desperation can''t do our chances of agreeing a fair fee any good can they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 I think most clubs would have moved on to another option by now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyGodWeArePoorToWatch 0 Posted January 31, 2013 FFS Its talkshitee, they flip flop more than our resident wiz !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 31, 2013 Rumours abroad that we''re after Mulenga if we can''t get RvW or Hooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Can''t say I was too impressed with Mulenga in the ACON, Mputu from Democratic Rep of Congo though did look good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 31, 2013 I have to agree, but they bought the likes of Cabaye and Ben Arfa to Newcastle, so Ewan Chester and Hughton can certainly spot a player. I would be disappointed if we''re a bit down our list though and he''s actually our 5 or 6th choice because we couldn''t get others! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Agree repeated bids becoming a bit of a joke - but nothing happens withouth a reason and i think it''s because he want to come. If Celtic didn''t want to sell - and they don''t - and Hooper wasn''t interested, it would be a pointless exercise. But just as with the Peterborough - CMS situation, while the selling club held all the aces, the fact the player wanted the move kept us interested right to the last minute. Hence the only possibility of the move going ahead is an offer that is too good to refuse. We weren''t prepared to break the bank for CMS. We might be for Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="AJ"]I have to agree, but they bought the likes of Cabaye and Ben Arfa to Newcastle, so Ewan Chester and Hughton can certainly spot a player. [/quote]Not trying to be too picky, but Graham Carr is the man credited with Newcastle''s france-based rectruiment over the past few years, and Cabaye came in under Pardew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="AJ"]I have to agree, but they bought the likes of Cabaye and Ben Arfa to Newcastle, so Ewan Chester and Hughton can certainly spot a player. I would be disappointed if we''re a bit down our list though and he''s actually our 5 or 6th choice because we couldn''t get others![/quote]Cabaye was signed by the combination of Pardew and Graham Carr - Ewan Chester has never worked at Newcastle to my understanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 While discussing the whole Hooper situation with a friend they did raise the possibility that this was a Billy Sharp moment again....keep bidding for the fan''s target knowing it would be rejected while getting in cheaper options (Kamara, Becchio) and at the end say they tried all they could...end result money saved and fans happy. While I did not agree as I do believe that Doncaster was a key figure in the Sharp fiasco, I do at the same time find it strange that we have been so public in these deals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Hog"]While discussing the whole Hooper situation with a friend they did raise the possibility that this was a Billy Sharp moment again....keep bidding for the fan''s target knowing it would be rejected while getting in cheaper options (Kamara, Becchio) and at the end say they tried all they could...end result money saved and fans happy. While I did not agree as I do believe that Doncaster was a key figure in the Sharp fiasco, I do at the same time find it strange that we have been so public in these deals...[/quote]It is Celtic who are being very public with the Hooper deal - they are waiting and hoping another team get involved to really push the price up. If Hooper is going to leave Celtic this transfer window it would only ever be on the last day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted January 31, 2013 Is it? They seemed quite annoyed that it had breached the public domain. Maybe its just CH''s style but he has been very honest in who we have been interested in. Lambert used to say never heard of them and they would arrive the next day [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted January 31, 2013 The initial "leaking" of our interest came from god knows where, but since then we''ve had Hughton simply confirming interest, and Celtic repeatedly telling the press that we have made another bid. From where I''m standing it''s Celtic who seem to be trying to drum up interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 31, 2013 [quote user="Hog"]Can''t say I was too impressed with Mulenga in the ACON, Mputu from Democratic Rep of Congo though did look good[/quote]Give the lad a chance, he only played 30 mins of football in the ACON. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
