Summer transfer rumours, speculation and out-and-out b*ll*cks.

[taylorsworkrate]

Probably more likely they will go for Dann as replacement with the money, he's a Liverpudlian isn't he?

I think this is precisely what will happen. With money being as tight as it appears up there, I think Moyes would spend any Jagielka money on a few players rather than one winger.

Isn't Dann a lifelong Liverpool fan?

[eamonn]

After Distin shunned us for the toffees last year (what a signing we missed out on there huh?), I don't think I could take N'Drogbia stictching us up.

[citizenDJ]

Probably more likely they will go for Dann as replacement with the money, he's a Liverpudlian isn't he?

I think this is precisely what will happen. With money being as tight as it appears up there, I think Moyes would spend any Jagielka money on a few players rather than one winger.

Isn't Dann a lifelong Liverpool fan?

I think he is.

[eastie]

according to mcleish the terms seem pretty much agreed and if he passes the medical today then i dont see why he shouldnt sign today hopefully .

dont worry maz!

[DB]

2 + 1 = 5.
Moyes' top proirity will be a centre back if PJ goes. Not a winger. If's holding out, then bollocks to him...but I doubt it.

[CJ]

Likewise I think Everton will go for a straight replacement for Jagielka if he goes - and Dann seems as good a shout as any. If they got £18m for Jagielka, and bought Dann for say £8m, I think Wainright would want the remainder to go towards their debt (£45m?) rather than one other player. Think Moyes accepts that money is tight there.

[Clampy]

i really hope we can tie this deal up as everton seem to be stepping their interest.

The Wigan winger seems destined to leave the DW Stadium this summer and Villa have agreed a fee of around £9.5m for him.
It was assumed Alex McLeish had won the race for N'Zogbia but Everton have since been credited with an interest.
And now N'Zogbia has clarified the situation, claiming that his move to the Midlands is not complete just yet.
He told French radio station RMC Sport: "There are many rumours but my transfer to Villa is not done.

Paulie's right Eastie, he said that 4 or 5 days ago. Just calm yourself down, i'm sure it will be done.

[Toronto Villa]

OMG!

Not Transfer Blog on Twitter!!!

Also, this bit: "and now N'Zogbia has clarified the situation, claiming that his move to the Midlands is not complete just yet.
He told French radio station RMC Sport: "There are many rumours but my transfer to Villa is not done." is made to look like he's said that on hearing of the possibility of Everton, where in actual fact, he made those comments at the start of the week.

lets just get the deal signed and sealed before everton get their jagielka cash.

eastie, mate, this is what happens when you stayed glued to SKY 24-7. The news doesn't change, and because it hasn't changed for the better doubts start creeping in. Then they'll throw in a completely unrelated transfer story and you go even more mental. Stay cool bro. This one's nearly over.

[Holy Trinity]

Probably more likely they will go for Dann as replacement with the money, he's a Liverpudlian isn't he?

I think this is precisely what will happen. With money being as tight as it appears up there, I think Moyes would spend any Jagielka money on a few players rather than one winger.

Isn't Dann a lifelong Liverpool fan?

I think he is.

so.   jamie carrager is a life long everton fan so thats not relevant


edit i cocked it up at the start

[N'ZMAV]

Everton have a few wide players, they don't really need N'Zogbia as much as they'd need a replacement for Jagielka.
They've got Arteta, Coleman, Osman, Bilyaletdivov and Gueye.
Centre back would be a problem for them. I think they'd only have Distin and Heitinga, who is probably a midfielder.

[Holy Trinity]

Everton have a few wide players, they don't really need N'Zogbia as much as they'd need a replacement for Jagielka.
They've got Arteta, Coleman, Osman, Bilyaletdivov and Gueye.
Centre back would be a problem for them. I think they'd only have Distin and Heitinga, who is probably a midfielder.

they got 2 young kids in at cb last season, 1 from benfica who is highly rated and the other is a serb i think, so they have limited cover but need a replacement in. maybe upson on a free and onuha from man city 5 or 6 million for a good first teamer (Onuha) and an experienced back up (upson) . i'd take that for us if we lost dunne or collins

[Dave P]

Probably more likely they will go for Dann as replacement with the money, he's a Liverpudlian isn't he?

I think this is precisely what will happen. With money being as tight as it appears up there, I think Moyes would spend any Jagielka money on a few players rather than one winger.

Isn't Dann a lifelong Liverpool fan?

I think he is.

so.   jamie carrager is a life long everton fan so thats not relevant


edit i cocked it up at the start

And Craig Gardiner is a life long (whoever he plays for now) fan.

[Holy Trinity]

Probably more likely they will go for Dann as replacement with the money, he's a Liverpudlian isn't he?

I think this is precisely what will happen. With money being as tight as it appears up there, I think Moyes would spend any Jagielka money on a few players rather than one winger.

Isn't Dann a lifelong Liverpool fan?

I think he is.

so.   jamie carrager is a life long everton fan so thats not relevant


edit i cocked it up at the start

And Craig Gardiner is a life long (whoever he plays for now) fan.

lol true, but why would carrager lie about being a toff whilst playing for there hated rivals,

however gardener is pond life and should be forever forgotten by real Villa fans

[eastie]

seems our finances are far more healthier than those at goodison according to this article, maybe kenwright needs to return to his acting role on corrie of the 70s when he was betty turpins son -might raise a few quid selling bettys hotpot before the match!

Moyes has targeted the likes of Wigan Athletic midfielder Charles N’Zogbia and Reading striker Shane Long in an effort to bring much needed pace into his midfield and potency into his attack, but each player’s substantial price tag has left the Scot frustrated. Selling an in-demand player such as Jagielka is one possible solution - although £10m was never likely to be acceptable for the England international - but Moyes would then run in to further problems, such as how to replace the departing star. Everton have usually given short shrift to such sell-to-buy practices unless the player agitates for the move, in the case of Joleon Lescott, or is deemed surplus to requirements, like Andrew Johnson. Jagielka has shown no sign of wanting to move to the Emirates Stadium and, far from being surplus to requirements, is one of Moyes’ most trusted players, a category Leighton Baines also belongs to, which has fended off interest in the left-back from Manchester City and Liverpool.


The case of Jack Rodwell is a little less clear-cut. Rodwell has often been linked to Manchester United and Chelsea, with this summer no exception. The 20-year-old’s chance of a move to Old Trafford diminished greatly, however, by the champions’ purchase of Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers, while Andre Villas-Boas has made few moves in the transfer market as he begins rebuilding the side at Stamford Bridge. Rodwell would benefit from regular first-team football more than a transfer at this stage in his career, something he is more likely to get from his current employers than his potential suitors, but, if Everton were to sacrifice one of their valuable players, Rodwell would be a possibility, damaging perhaps the team’s future but not its present. Rodwell, a highly-regarded talent inside and out of the club, made only 20 appearances during an injury-hit last season and while his departure would be a disappointment it would not be a disaster, at least not until the midfielder fulfils his potential, yet both the player and the manager see Rodwell’s immediate future at Everton.
By Andrew Tuft - Football Correspondent

[Toronto Villa]

Probably more likely they will go for Dann as replacement with the money, he's a Liverpudlian isn't he?

I think this is precisely what will happen. With money being as tight as it appears up there, I think Moyes would spend any Jagielka money on a few players rather than one winger.

Isn't Dann a lifelong Liverpool fan?

I think he is.

so.   jamie carrager is a life long everton fan so thats not relevant


edit i cocked it up at the start

And Craig Gardiner is a life long (whoever he plays for now) fan.

being a fan of a club really means very little to the great majority of professional athletes or sports peeople. They are doing a job and getting paid for it. Take for example, the great Brian Little who's been loyal to a number of suitors over the course of his playing and managerial career. He's always said that once he's done he'll get a ticket on Holte so he can go back to following the club he loves. Ian Taylor's another good example. A player can't have loyalty because it's going to hurt their earnign potential in what is a short career. It's admirable though if good players can stay at a club for their entire career having also been a fan as a kid. It's very rare though.