Scottish Mag 3 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Newcastle United are understood to have entered the chase to sign Sporting star Miguel Veloso. The highly-rated Portugal international has previously been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham but reports in his homeland claim Newcastle are the only club to make a firm approach for his services. Sporting chief Filipe Soares Franco is extremely reluctant to allow the classy midfielder to leave and fresh terms are on the table in Lisbon. However, sources suggest Newcastle are willing to offer around €20 million (around £15 million) for Veloso, with a five-year contract ready to be drawn up at St James' Park. Sporting have previously suggested they would not sell for less than €30 million (£23.5 million) so any deal could still be a long way off. Newcastle watched the 21-year-old in action during the Uefa Cup tie with Rangers at Ibrox and were impressed with his performance. Nevertheless, manager Kevin Keegan has admitted it is difficult to persuade his targets to head for Tyneside with Luka Modric recently opting for Tottenham instead despite a more lucrative deal being tabled by The Magpies. Keegan is to hold crunch talks with owner Mike Ashley after his recent comments about the harsh reality of the situation at the club amid reports that Dennis Wise and Tony Jimenez's thoughts on the transfer market differ to those of the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6176 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Could turn out to be better than Modric!!! Or could be another Viana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 This will probably go the same way as modric, big chase everyone excited then loose out at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Could turn out to be better than Modric!!! Or could be another Viana I tell you who I think is better than Modric, and we'd get him at half the price, that man is Andrey Arshavin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13921 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Modric is a prospect and as soon as he is any decent he will be wearing a Manchester United/Chelsea/Arsenal shirt. Arshavin is proven and good on FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Don't believe a word of it until its on my TV tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Could turn out to be better than Modric!!! Or could be another Viana I tell you who I think is better than Modric, and we'd get him at half the price, that man is Andrey Arshavin. Fully agree with you there mate. Seen Arshavin play a fair few times on he's been quality every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17465 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Lets not get our hopes up on anyone tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadrian 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 more of a essien or hargreaves than a modric . but spurs will get him if they want him , altho its heavily reported he'd always end up at manure , sportings like a feeder club for them ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Classy player. Sort of like Pirlo, in that he creates from deep, taking the ball off the back 4. Has a great free kick on him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Sounds like Viana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I think he's physically a bit stronger, and doesn't bottle tackles. But, yeah, similar sort of player. I saw him in the U-21 tournament in the summer, and he and Drenthe were the best players there by a mile. Anyway, as Hadrian says, I'd say he'll be off to a CL level team. Man U are linked with him every few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 £23M for a defensive midfielder/centre back who's made 22 appearances? Get to fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) Manchester United target Miguel Veloso has handed Sir Alex Ferguson a major boost by admitting he wants a move to Old Trafford. The Sporting Lisbon midfielder has drawn the attention of a number of top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Inter Milan. However, United have first refusal on the 21-year-old, who is keen to join up with fellow Portugal internationals Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. Veloso, who played for Sporting in last night's 2-1 Champions League defeat against United, said: "It's normal that I want to progress and even more so as I am young. "If a great offer came from England it would be impossible to turn it down, but for now my head is 100 per cent focussed on Sporting. "Yet I'm not going to hide the fact that playing alongside Cristiano and Nani is one of my dreams." Reports suggest a deal could be done as early as January, with the player valued at around £17 million. Ferguson is determined not to lose out on one of the most talked-about young players in Europe, although talks between both parties have yet to begin. United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz said: "It is impossible to ignore good players and we are following the evolution of some top players. One is Veloso. He would be hard to ignore "Big clubs such as Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal have a scouting system that looks at players throughout the year. "Players like Miguel Veloso, Joao Moutinho, Ricardo Quaresma, Bosingwa or Bruno Alves are on the list." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtm...fnveloso128.xml Edited May 8, 2008 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 752 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Manchester United target Miguel Veloso has handed Sir Alex Ferguson a major boost by admitting he wants a move to Old Trafford. The Sporting Lisbon midfielder has drawn the attention of a number of top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Inter Milan. However, United have first refusal on the 21-year-old, who is keen to join up with fellow Portugal internationals Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. Veloso, who played for Sporting in last night's 2-1 Champions League defeat against United, said: "It's normal that I want to progress and even more so as I am young. "If a great offer came from England it would be impossible to turn it down, but for now my head is 100 per cent focussed on Sporting. "Yet I'm not going to hide the fact that playing alongside Cristiano and Nani is one of my dreams." Reports suggest a deal could be done as early as January, with the player valued at around £17 million. Ferguson is determined not to lose out on one of the most talked-about young players in Europe, although talks between both parties have yet to begin. United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz said: "It is impossible to ignore good players and we are following the evolution of some top players. One is Veloso. He would be hard to ignore "Big clubs such as Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal have a scouting system that looks at players throughout the year. "Players like Miguel Veloso, Joao Moutinho, Ricardo Quaresma, Bosingwa or Bruno Alves are on the list." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtm...fnveloso128.xml From late November 2007. Latest suggests we might be in for him. Although I'm not going to say it's likely we'll sign him, it isn't as hopeless as the above article which is dated suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 This will probably go the same way as modric, big chase everyone excited then loose out at the end Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, ... or Newcastle? Not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Manchester United target Miguel Veloso has handed Sir Alex Ferguson a major boost by admitting he wants a move to Old Trafford. The Sporting Lisbon midfielder has drawn the attention of a number of top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Inter Milan. However, United have first refusal on the 21-year-old, who is keen to join up with fellow Portugal internationals Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. Veloso, who played for Sporting in last night's 2-1 Champions League defeat against United, said: "It's normal that I want to progress and even more so as I am young. "If a great offer came from England it would be impossible to turn it down, but for now my head is 100 per cent focussed on Sporting. "Yet I'm not going to hide the fact that playing alongside Cristiano and Nani is one of my dreams." Reports suggest a deal could be done as early as January, with the player valued at around £17 million. Ferguson is determined not to lose out on one of the most talked-about young players in Europe, although talks between both parties have yet to begin. United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz said: "It is impossible to ignore good players and we are following the evolution of some top players. One is Veloso. He would be hard to ignore "Big clubs such as Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal have a scouting system that looks at players throughout the year. "Players like Miguel Veloso, Joao Moutinho, Ricardo Quaresma, Bosingwa or Bruno Alves are on the list." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtm...fnveloso128.xml From late November 2007. Latest suggests we might be in for him. Although I'm not going to say it's likely we'll sign him, it isn't as hopeless as the above article which is dated suggests. yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, ... or Newcastle? Not happening. He`s a foreigner..........................can`t happen....................might ruffle up the gene pool for heaven sake! Get a grip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteroidblitz 12 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, ... or Newcastle? Not happening. He`s a foreigner..........................can`t happen....................might ruffle up the gene pool for heaven sake! Get a grip! Haven't you got anything better to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13921 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Nah he's not a proper fan. No scouse laptops or bin dipping for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20284 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Classy player. Sort of like Pirlo, in that he creates from deep, taking the ball off the back 4. Has a great free kick on him too. sounds just like viana tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayerjj 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Classy player. Sort of like Pirlo, in that he creates from deep, taking the ball off the back 4. Has a great free kick on him too. sounds just like viana tbf similar player for sure, but unlike Viana he's not a raving pussy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 he's also an excellent tackler. and viana is an out and out amc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 he's also an excellent tackler. and viana is an out and out amc. defensive midfielder shirley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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