Park Life 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Newcastle Finnan bid accepted - Hull offer rejected Espanyol have accepted a bid from Newcastle United for Steve Finnan. Reports in the British press today had claimed that Hull would complete the signing of former Liverpool defender Steve Finnan on Friday morning. It had been suggested that the 32-year-old had discussed personal terms and taken a medical at Hull on Thursday after the club reached agreement with the Barcelona club. However, Espanyol are not satisfied with Hull’s proposal to pay a transfer fee in installments, over three years, and have rejected the offer from the Premiership club. Ex-Ireland international Finnan is understood to be keen on a return to Britain League after enduring a difficult five months since leaving Anfield in the summer. There are at least five English sides showing an interest in signing Finnan but, at present, a bid from Newcastle United, in the region of €1.5 million, is the only offer to have been accepted by Espanyol. However, with Finnan currently in the UK in order to hold talks with any prospective clubs, the player expects to have his future sorted within the next 24 hours and further developments are anticipated. Edited January 16, 2009 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Newcastle Finnan bid accepted - Hull offer rejected Espanyol have accepted a bid from Newcastle United for Steve Finnan. Reports in the British press today had claimed that Hull would complete the signing of former Liverpool defender Steve Finnan on Friday morning. It had been suggested that the 32-year-old had discussed personal terms and taken a medical at Hull on Thursday after the club reached agreement with the Barcelona club. However, Espanyol are not satisfied with Hull’s proposal to pay a transfer fee in installments, over three years, and have rejected the offer from the Premiership club. Ex-Ireland international Finnan is understood to be keen on a return to Britain League after enduring a difficult five months since leaving Anfield in the summer. There are at least five English sides showing an interest in signing Finnan but, at present, a bid from Newcastle United, in the region of €1.5 million, is the only offer to have been accepted by Espanyol. However, with Finnan currently in the UK in order to hold talks with any prospective clubs, the player expects to have his future sorted within the next 24 hours and further developments are anticipated. One for the future then. Could do worse I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 To fill in at right back I think this is acceptable. Can play left back as well iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Was saying yesterday we should be in for him. If his fitness is ok, which is debatable, then he's a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 He'll fit right in http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/internat...ow-1604470.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Steve Finnan has been rocked by the news that a deep-rooted muscle injury in his thigh has scuppered his move to Hull and caused a big problem for Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni. Finnan's trip to Hull came on a day when the pace of the transfer window picked up and Irish names began to emerge as possible headline makers - most notably Stephen Hunt -- a target for Harry Redknapp and Steve Bruce -- and Finnan. The Irish full-back travelled to Hull yesterday for a medical after Brown agreed a fee with Espanyol but the screening showed up an injury in his thing muscle that was considered serious enough to scupper the move. Finnan's failure to sign for Hull is doubly bad for Trapattoni, who will select his squad for the next World Cup qualifier against Georgia at Croka Park on Monday. Paul McShane went back to the Stadium of Light yesterday and must rejoin the queue for a place in Sunderland's starting line-up. Knew it was too good to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Steve Finnan has been rocked by the news that a deep-rooted muscle injury in his thigh has scuppered his move to Hull and caused a big problem for Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni. Finnan's trip to Hull came on a day when the pace of the transfer window picked up and Irish names began to emerge as possible headline makers - most notably Stephen Hunt -- a target for Harry Redknapp and Steve Bruce -- and Finnan. The Irish full-back travelled to Hull yesterday for a medical after Brown agreed a fee with Espanyol but the screening showed up an injury in his thing muscle that was considered serious enough to scupper the move. Finnan's failure to sign for Hull is doubly bad for Trapattoni, who will select his squad for the next World Cup qualifier against Georgia at Croka Park on Monday. Paul McShane went back to the Stadium of Light yesterday and must rejoin the queue for a place in Sunderland's starting line-up. Knew it was too good to be true. We have to sign him then, fit right in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Steve Finnan has been rocked by the news that a deep-rooted muscle injury in his thigh has scuppered his move to Hull and caused a big problem for Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni. Finnan's trip to Hull came on a day when the pace of the transfer window picked up and Irish names began to emerge as possible headline makers - most notably Stephen Hunt -- a target for Harry Redknapp and Steve Bruce -- and Finnan. The Irish full-back travelled to Hull yesterday for a medical after Brown agreed a fee with Espanyol but the screening showed up an injury in his thing muscle that was considered serious enough to scupper the move. Finnan's failure to sign for Hull is doubly bad for Trapattoni, who will select his squad for the next World Cup qualifier against Georgia at Croka Park on Monday. Paul McShane went back to the Stadium of Light yesterday and must rejoin the queue for a place in Sunderland's starting line-up. Knew it was too good to be true. We have to sign him then, fit right in here. What was I thinking?!! Get him in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26738 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 He could also cover on the right hand side of the midfield at a push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 If his fitness is ok he's a class right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 good move IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJD 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 what a man:P a proven player at last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Would not be the worse deal. Rather have a younger player pushing Beye when he is fit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 'UPDATED: It is understood that since going to press - the Newcastle United offer has been withdrawn.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 'UPDATED: It is understood that since going to press - the Newcastle United offer has been withdrawn.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6057 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The scary thing is everyone on this board knew he was available for cheap and is a decent player. Yet it appears we didnt bid for him until Hull had already done the leg work. The bid should have been in January 1st, I wouldnt be surprised if JFK read about him in yesterdays paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 The scary thing is everyone on this board knew he was available for cheap and is a decent player. Yet it appears we didnt bid for him until Hull had already done the leg work. The bid should have been in January 1st, I wouldnt be surprised if JFK read about him in yesterdays paper But would we have it any other way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 He could also cover on the right hand side of the treatment room at a push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20038 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 finnan would be just what we need if he isn't crocked. i've always rated him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6307 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Agree. He's a good player. But if he is injured at the moment there would be no point in signing him considering he'd be brought in only to cover for Beye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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