Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Newcastle United have bid £2m for Paris St-Germain Czech international David Rozenhal. They are still waiting to hear from the French club but United boss Sam Allardyce is expecting that he will bring in the first of three defenders he so desperately needs. Rozenhal is keen to switch from Paris to Tyneside and United would not expect any problems when they sit down and talk to the player and his agent about wages. With striker Mark Viduka already in the bag and midfielder Joey Barton all but tied up, Allardyce has made no secret of the fact that defenders are a priority - and Rozenhal could be the first. United are still very much involved in talks to sign Tal Ben Haim despite Chelsea offering £60,000 a week to the player who was a success under Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers. And they have spoken to Marseille about their experienced defender and captain the 29-year-old Habib Beye, who can play both at full-back and at centre- half. However, even if United do get two of these three targets, I understand there is still scope for Sami Hyypia to bring all his experience to St James' Park. But one player who looks like missing out on the move he wanted to United is Wigan Athletic left-back and England Under-21 international Leighton Baines. Chris Hutchings, who has replaced Paul Jewell at the JJB Stadium, has slapped a £5m price tag on the in-demand Baines. United will not pay this, but in any case, after studying the goals conceded last season, Allardyce found that a lack of aerial authority by the full-backs was one of the reasons, and Baines does not have the height the new manager is looking for in his defenders. What must be encouraging for the supporters is that as they wait to hear Mike Ashley's plans for the club, Allardyce and Kenneth Shepherd, acting on behalf of his father Freddy, are keeping up their search for the players United so desperately need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 £5million for Baines seems okay to me. I'd have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 £5million for Baines seems okay to me. I'd have him. Same here. It's always been 5 mill anyway...He makes like there's been a price hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9382 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 but at least Allardyce is giving a tactical reason for not signing him, rather than just saying he's over-pricd or whatever. I'd rather we built a team than had a talented but fractured team of individuals. although I wouldn't want Nicky Hunt within shambling distance of our dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 David Rozehnal's future should be resolved within the coming hours, according to the Paris Saint Germain defender's agent. Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund are battling for the Czech stopper's services, with Sam Allardyce previously trying to sign him during last January's transfer window while with Bolton. Officials from the German club have been in talks with their PSG counterparts recently and they appear to have jumped ahead of The Magpies in the race for Rozehnal. Newcastle were understood to be hot favourites to sign the stopper, but Rozehnal's representative Pavel Zika has now revealed their interest has not been as hot as it might have seemed. Zika hopes the 26-year-old will learn where his future lies in the next 24 hours as Rozehnal's transfer saga has been ongoing for the last couple of weeks. "I am convinced that it will be decided within the next few hours," Zika said in Sport. "So far (Newcastle) have showed their interest only in the papers and the question now is if they really confirm their interest and enter the negotiations. "We believe it will happen, and David's move will therefore be finalised within the next few hours." Meanwhile, Zika revealed his feeling that Rozehnal may favour a move to Dortmund this summer, but insists he is open to a move to either Signal-Iduna-Park or St James' Park. "Both clubs are high-quality ones and both competitions are very good," he added. "I think that he slightly prefers Dortmund but I don't want to speak for him. The discussions with the clubs will be decisive." PSG are understood to be holding out for a fee in the region of €5.5million (£3.7million) for Rozehnal, who has been a rock at the heart of their defence for the last two years since joining from Club Brugge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 but at least Allardyce is giving a tactical reason for not signing him, rather than just saying he's over-pricd or whatever. I'd rather we built a team than had a talented but fractured team of individuals. although I wouldn't want Nicky Hunt within shambling distance of our dressing room. i agree with that and i think he will be looking to spend as little as he can too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 accourding to ssn.com were no longer favourites to land him any more and he would rather go to dortmund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9065 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 accourding to ssn.com were no longer favourites to land him any more and he would rather go to dortmund Nothing about this on our site of the channel, looks very fabricated to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Notice BS doesn't seem to be talking directly to the Cancer, all good i reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund are battling for the Czech stopper's services, with Sam Allardyce previously trying to sign him during last January's transfer window while with Bolton. Officials from the German club have been in talks with their PSG counterparts recently and they appear to have jumped ahead of The Magpies in the race for Rozehnal. Newcastle were understood to be hot favourites to sign the stopper, but Rozehnal's representative Pavel Zika has now revealed their interest has not been as hot as it might have seemed. Zika hopes the 26-year-old will learn where his future lies in the next 24 hours as Rozehnal's transfer saga has been ongoing for the last couple of weeks. "I am convinced that it will be decided within the next few hours," Zika said in Sport. "So far (Newcastle) have showed their interest only in the papers and the question now is if they really confirm their interest and enter the negotiations. "We believe it will happen, and David's move will therefore be finalised within the next few hours." Meanwhile, Zika revealed his feeling that Rozehnal may favour a move to Dortmund this summer, but insists he is open to a move to either Signal-Iduna-Park or St James' Park. "Both clubs are high-quality ones and both competitions are very good," he added. "I think that he slightly prefers Dortmund but I don't want to speak for him. The discussions with the clubs will be decisive." PSG are understood to be holding out for a fee in the region of €5.5million (£3.7million) for Rozehnal, who has been a rock at the heart of their defence for the last two years since joining from Club Brugge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9382 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 That reads as the Agent trying to stir things up and earn himself a better Mercedes iywmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 lol yeah could be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Newcastle United have bid £2m for Paris St-Germain Czech international David Rozenhal. They are still waiting to hear from the French club but United boss Sam Allardyce is expecting that he will bring in the first of three defenders he so desperately needs. Rozenhal is keen to switch from Paris to Tyneside and United would not expect any problems when they sit down and talk to the player and his agent about wages. With striker Mark Viduka already in the bag and midfielder Joey Barton all but tied up, Allardyce has made no secret of the fact that defenders are a priority - and Rozenhal could be the first. United are still very much involved in talks to sign Tal Ben Haim despite Chelsea offering £60,000 a week to the player who was a success under Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers. And they have spoken to Marseille about their experienced defender and captain the 29-year-old Habib Beye, who can play both at full-back and at centre- half. However, even if United do get two of these three targets, I understand there is still scope for Sami Hyypia to bring all his experience to St James' Park. But one player who looks like missing out on the move he wanted to United is Wigan Athletic left-back and England Under-21 international Leighton Baines. Chris Hutchings, who has replaced Paul Jewell at the JJB Stadium, has slapped a £5m price tag on the in-demand Baines. United will not pay this, but in any case, after studying the goals conceded last season, Allardyce found that a lack of aerial authority by the full-backs was one of the reasons, and Baines does not have the height the new manager is looking for in his defenders. What must be encouraging for the supporters is that as they wait to hear Mike Ashley's plans for the club, Allardyce and Kenneth Shepherd, acting on behalf of his father Freddy, are keeping up their search for the players United so desperately need. Phew! Thanks for putting my mind at ease on that Anal! I thought everyone connected with the club was holed up in a London opium den Jeezaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1125 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Has anyone actually seen this guy play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 he is nothing out of the ordinary he just does his job which is what newcastle need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1125 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Well tbh Moore did a job when he was fit, I was hoping for something more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 he is nothing out of the ordinary he just does his job which is what newcastle need How many times have you seen him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9065 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 he is nothing out of the ordinary he just does his job which is what newcastle need So, you do have seen him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 on tv in czech games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 on tv in czech games How many more times than the Wales game last weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 i didnt watch the wales game i saw the germany one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9065 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 i didnt watch the wales game i saw the germany one though He was awful in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 he also played in the world cup if you payed attention to any other teams except england, when you have worked in a bookies you get to watch alot of football when the world cup is on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 he also played in the world cup if you payed attention to any other teams except england, when you have worked in a bookies you get to watch alot of football when the world cup is on Somehow I don't think a Scot and a Germans biggest interest at the World Cup was England. So thats another 3 games 2 of which the Czechs were beat, do you really think you can give a true judgement of a player on the back of 4 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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