Park Life 71 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Magpies offered ‘Beast of Seville’ Jun 28 2008 by Mark Douglas, The Journal "NEWCASTLE United have been offered Real Madrid attacking midfielder Julio Baptista as they continue their efforts to make a breakthrough in the transfer market. The 26-year-old Brazilian has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu after losing his place last season, and Newcastle are among a clutch of English clubs who have been alerted to his availability. With Joey Barton’s future still far from certain the club are on the look out for midfield reinforcements, and Baptista certainly boasts a CV to match any of the players they realistically will be able to tempt to St James’s Park. United can expect plenty of competition if they do decide to take up their interest, with Baptista already offered to Tottenham – who turned down the chance to take him to White Hart Lane – and Blackburn, who are interested but would struggle to cover the cost of his personal terms. The player’s representatives are also looking for a new club in Italy, with Roma and Fiorentina among the interested parties in Serie A. Newcastle’s link to any deal comes in the form of technical director Jeff Vetere, who has maintained links with Real from his time working for the club as a scout." Depends on the price really. Edited June 28, 2008 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Last Updated: Thursday, 19 April 2007, 12:07 GMT 13:07 UK Baptista cannot settle at Arsenal Julio Baptista's future at Arsenal is in doubt after he revealed he is struggling to adjust to playing in the Premiership and life in England. The 26-year-old is on a season-long loan from Real Madrid as part of a swap deal for Jose Antonio Reyes. Baptista told The Times: "The weather over here is killing me. We get one day of sunshine for every 30 days of rain. "The Premiership is very hard. I enjoy making clever touches but the game is so fast I don't have time to think." There is still a possibility of Baptista's switch being made permanent but the Brazilian indicated he would rather return to the Bernabeu at the end of the season. "I could stay at Arsenal but right now I can't see myself anywhere for definite," he explained. "But it is clear in my mind that I'd tackle a second chance with Real with far more maturity than I did my first. "My girlfriend and my mother are frightened about not seeing the sun in England. They miss being in Madrid." Baptista, known as 'The Beast', has not been impressed by some of Arsenal's rivals. "The teams from the north of England are terrible," Baptista said. "When we play them I have counted their centre-backs booting up to 30 long balls upfield per game. "The moment you stop to think, someone has taken the ball off you and knocked you to the ground. "Over here they value a corner kick more than a fancy flick. I am lucky to be with Arsenal, as they are a team that likes to play proper football." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 "The teams from the north of England are terrible," Baptista said. "When we play them I have counted their centre-backs booting up to 30 long balls upfield per game. "The moment you stop to think, someone has taken the ball off you and knocked you to the ground. "Over here they value a corner kick more than a fancy flick. I am lucky to be with Arsenal, as they are a team that likes to play proper football." He obviously hasn't played in one of Keegan's teams. I'd have him like providing the fee was way under £10 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26796 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 No thanks, didn't look like he fancied it in England last time and don't see why that would change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I was surprised at times about how bad he played at Arsenal as he has all of the tools to be a success over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 He had times when he looked immense (Scousers in the League Cup being the one that comes immediately to mind) but he was very hit and miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Just not quick enough on the ball to play over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'd take him in a flash as it goes. KK would work wonders with him as he is primarily a confidence player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadrian 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 it would be a risk , so therefor not worth it . even if he came good there are better buys out there will less chance of them crying about the weather . get some eastern europeans in who have lived thru some siberian winters ! they will be fine with the toon on a wet winters day , just give em a shot of vodka in place of the halftime orange . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 seriously this guy is a complete monster when he's confident and playing regularly. two things that never happened at Arsenal. KK would get the best out of him and he's very versatile. i'd be very happy signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Keiichi Tsuchiya Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Huge risk and a huge wage packet probably. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Huge risk and a huge wage packet probably. No thanks. Probably..... it's Keegan though (pockets full of magic pixie dust). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 would consider him for 1 year on loan and see if KK can work his magix, obviously tie the contract up in the event he has a blinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I think we should look at some of the Russian players. At least they won't moan about bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2934 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I think we should look at some of the Russian/German/Scandi players. At least they won't moan about bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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