Craig 6306 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Breaking news on SSN. OK I definitely think something is afoot. If Ashley was solely concerned with filling his pockets, he'd have accepted that without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am just cynical or is Ashley just waiting for a larger bid from Man City ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessed COCKney 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Fuckin ell, no way is he worth that. 6mil tops. What are we doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 10million! wow lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am just cynical or is Ashley just waiting for a larger bid from Man City ? Big risk to take if that was the case what with the amount of debt we are in. Also hes only had 1 year and whilst I think 10 million for us is craxy money I would expect them to go for a more experienced player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 £10million is crazy..i agree with craig though that something has got to be going on or he would of taken that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Why would we refuse £10M for Bassong and hold our for £4m for Beye? Odd, if indeed true. Martins sale I can understand, £9M for him is very good business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Sky Sports News understands Newcastle United have rejected a £10million bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Sebastien Bassong. The French defender has attracted a wealth of interest over the summer following Newcastle's relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season. Bassong has admitted that he would be keen to leave St James' Park in order to stay in the top flight and has claimed there has been interest from Arsenal. Everton and Manchester City are also reportedly keeping tabs on the 23-year-old, while Spurs have now moved in with a firm bid. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is keen to bring in a new centre-half before the start of the season with injury doubts surrounding Jonathan Woodgate, Michael Dawson and Ledley King. The club's chief scout watched Bassong in action in Newcastle's friendly at home to Leeds United in midweek and Spurs have subsequently made an offer. Newcastle have rejected the initial bid and are in no rush to sell Bassong due to the number of clubs chasing the former Metz stopper. Bassong made 34 appearances for the Magpies last season after his arrival on Tyneside and was one of the better performers as the club lost their Premier League status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6306 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am just cynical or is Ashley just waiting for a larger bid from Man City ? Bassong is allegedly Man City's 4th choice behind Lescott, Alex and someone else I can't remember. Ashley is playing a dangerous game if he is. What's more, I don't think he'll get much more than £10m for Bassong. I know straws are being clutched but I'm wondering if there are players he's been told not to sell as conditions of the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong staying due to massive DIC investment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong staying due to massive DIC investment? lets hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessed COCKney 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Sky Sports News understands Phew, thought it may have been true for a minute. Levy is in the US at the moment anyway. Doubt there is anything to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am just cynical or is Ashley just waiting for a larger bid from Man City ? Bassong is allegedly Man City's 4th choice behind Lescott, Alex and someone else I can't remember. Ashley is playing a dangerous game if he is. What's more, I don't think he'll get much more than £10m for Bassong. I know straws are being clutched but I'm wondering if there are players he's been told not to sell as conditions of the sale. I was playing Devils advocate, but I wouldn't put it past Ashley, although this is the same regime that let Given leave for a fraction of his true value. Something is afoot methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) It is clutching at straws a bit but £10m is excellent money for him under the circumstances (as much as I like Bassong) so you'd expect a bid like that to be accepted. He's still a young, fairly unproven kid (albeit with loads of potential). Maybe Ashley is just after a tad more or wants the money upfront (for a change ) though. Edited August 2, 2009 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong staying due to massive DIC investment? lets hope *spinwanks just in case* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14055 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong staying due to massive Ashley incompetence? :wanker: :fatwanker: :wanker: FYPlolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 There has got to be something more in this, I don't think Bassong is worth £10million, He has had one season in the premiership and still fairly unproven. You would of thought anything more than £7million Mike would of taken in a snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Might just mean someone is interested. Doesn't mean they'll pay what Ashley wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I've just got zero optimism. I assume anything to do with any sale is total bullshit until it's confirmed. The rumours around the asking price aren't too good either. Funnily enough I believe those rumours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) Something is definitely afoot.........didn't believe it until now. £10Mil is amazing money for Bassong; but he's not a high earner and is exactly the type of player any prospective buyer would want to keep. Edited August 2, 2009 by duo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong staying due to massive Ashley incompetence? :wanker: :fatwanker: :wanker: FYPlolz *loses wood* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14055 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong staying due to massive Ashley incompetence? :wanker: :fatwanker: :wanker: FYPlolz *loses wood* *loses* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMoUsE 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 seems odd rejecting the bid like, no lescott for everton today after he picked up a "knock". That would suggest hes going to city... So for newcastle to reject the bid seems really odd. Arsenal would'nt offer more than 10m i dont think. But then again hughton sais he would play his team that would start against west brom today so if theres no bassong that means he is leaving just a matter of more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shear class! 0 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bassong left out of todays game against DUNDEE UTD say sky sport news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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