The Official Soccer Transfers / Rumors thread

[Zeno]

Bornstein to Mexico...

Chivas USA announced today that defender Jonathan Bornstein will join Mexican club Tigres after completing the 2010 Major League Soccer season. Bornstein signed a four-year pre-contract with the Mexican First division side. The free transfer will officially take place January 1st, 2011 when the transfer window reopens.

http://worldsoccerreader.com/2010/0...in-mexican-club-tigres-after-2010-mls-season/

 

[Zeno]

After that single article about Ronaldhino coming to the Galaxy a few days ago, I hadn't heard anything about it until yesterday's Galaxy/United game when the national FSC announcers mentioned it and were specific about him possibly coming to the Galaxy. I was beginning to write it off as a bogus rumor.

Here is some on the rumor...

“During (Milan’s) USA tour, we met a few people,” Roberto de Assis told Gazzetta dello Sport. “And David Beckham is pushing to get Dinho at LA Galaxy.

“Should an agreement not be reached for a renewal at Milan, this could be an option for next summer.”

http://www.the90thminute.com/soccer/2010/07/will-ronaldinho-stay-at-ac-milan-or-join-the-la-galaxy/

 

[Zeno]

Sal Zizzo to MLS...

Haven't seen much from him since the U20's, he has been unfortunately hit with a lot of injuries...

U.S. international midfielder Sal Zizzo is heading home to the MLS, according to a league source.

Zizzo, who represented the U.S. at both U-20 and U-23 levels, saw his contract with Bundesliga side Hannover 96 expire, clearing the way for him to sign in the MLS...

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5393471/us-internation-midfielder-sal-zizzo-headed-mls

 

[Chaplin]

Let's see how much money Man City is willing to spend...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=809671&sec=transfers&cc=5901

Landon Donovan being courted by Mancini.

 

[Shzm13]

Thought there was a hold on Lando leaving?

 

[Zeno]

Thought there was a hold on Lando leaving?

A transfer bid in the region of $15 million would likely be enough to tempt the Galaxy and MLS, as Donovan’s value before of the World Cup was widely estimated at between $8 million and $10 million.

$15 Million might be too much for MLS to turn down.

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ro-donovan072110

 

[Chaplin]

$15 Million might be too much for MLS to turn down.

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ro-donovan072110

Exactly.

And if the Galaxy do in some way pick up Ronaldhino, and with Beckham coming back, I'd say they'd do all right. I'd miss Landon though.

 

[Zeno]

Chivas USA won the "lottery" for Sal Zizzo...

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2010-07-21-755324360_x.htm

I hope he is better than Szetela was when he returned from Europe. Robbie Rogers made an impact when he returned, hope for Zizzo's sake he has a similar impact.

 

[Zeno]

Jay Demerit rumors...

Now, the erstwhile Watford captain's agent has confirmed bids from England, Germany, Greece, Scotland and Turkey, as well as interest from the Netherlands. With all the new suitors, DeMerit's decision is likely still a couple of weeks away.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/demerit-may-make-decision-soon-next-move

 

[Stout]

Gosling with the Magpies...I like how forward-thinking this move is. He might be hurt right now, but he's a hell of a player.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6272531,00.html

 

[Mulli]

Gosling with the Magpies...I like how forward-thinking this move is. He might be hurt right now, but he's a hell of a player.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6272531,00.html

:championship:

 

[Stout]

:championship:

Exactly. In 2011

This is the kind of young talent a team needs to keep and develop in order to challenge for championships. I'm glad we managed to get him.

 

[Stout]

Sol Campbell to bolster the Magpie's defense

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6283050,00.html

 

[Chaplin]

Sol Campbell to bolster the Magpie's defense

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6283050,00.html

LOL

If they're counting on Sol freaking Campbell to help, they're in for a disappointment. The guy is a total has-been. Couldn't stay with Arsenal, a team that actually needs a center-back.

 

[Stout]

LOL

If they're counting on Sol freaking Campbell to help, they're in for a disappointment. The guy is a total has-been. Couldn't stay with Arsenal, a team that actually needs a center-back.

Arsenal just needed a center-back; Newcastle needs a veteran to help tutor the young guys back there.

 

[English on tour]

Arsenal just needed a center-back; Newcastle needs a veteran to help tutor the young guys back there.

Great signing for you guys, just what you needed and what he needed. He will get his game when fit so its win win.

It reminds me of when we bought Steve Bould 10 years ago or so. Only got 1 year out of him but worth his weight in gold and we finished 7th in our first year back in the prem lge.

 

[Stout]

Great signing for you guys, just what you needed and what he needed. He will get his game when fit so its win win.

It reminds me of when we bought Steve Bould 10 years ago or so. Only got 1 year out of him but worth his weight in gold and we finished 7th in our first year back in the prem lge.

Especially now that our best defender, Taylor, is now out for 3 months. Uuuuuuuuuuuuugh!

 

[Shzm13]

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A source familiar with American striker Jozy Altidore has told Goal.com USA that the Villarreal player will be on his way to Turkey in the near future to play with 13-time champions Besiktas.

Altidore has been rumored to be on the move again after Hull City, the English club where he spent last season on loan, was relegated to the second tier of English football and the striker was sent back to his Spanish club.

The 20-year-old does not seem to fit into the plans for the Spanish side moving forward and has been linked with move to Ajax already this summer.

Jozy to Besiktas

 

[Zeno]

As long as he gets consistent playing time I am all for it. The Turkish league is pretty good quality so I hope it works out.

 

[Shzm13]

Besiktas made the CL last year, Europa league this year, so he might get some decent competition. Turk league will give him playing time, but the defenses are practically inexistent there. I can tell you that after watching Giovani Dos Santos at Gala.

 

[Zeno]

Besiktas made the CL last year, Europa league this year, so he might get some decent competition. Turk league will give him playing time, but the defenses are practically inexistent there. I can tell you that after watching Giovani Dos Santos at Gala.

Should be a good chance for him to build some confidence then.

 

[Stout]

I don't know who this kid is, but it sounds like he might be a player.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_6329575,00.html

Newcastle United have confirmed they have agreed a deal with FC Twente for Ivory Coast international Cheick Tiote.

 

[Chaplin]

Javier Mascherano coming to Barcelona, perhaps as early as this weekend.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=818023&sec=transfers&cc=5901

 

[Shzm13]

Ugh, hate Mascherano. Probably deter the development of Jonathan Dos Santos

 

[Shzm13]

Demarcus Beasley signs with Hannover