Van Der Vaart To Real Madrid For €13m - Report
Real Madrid are ready to pounce for Rafael Van der Vaart as Hamburg are looking to sell the player for €13m according to German paper ‘Bild’.
The playmaker was outstanding during Euro 2008 and his sublime play on the pitch has been rewarded with interest from a host of top sides including Los Merengues as well as Juventus.
Van der Vaart has never hidden the fact that he would like to play for a major club and now his ambitions have received a boost as Hamburg are ready to hold talks with the La Liga side.
Bild claims the player will move to the Spanish capital for €13m and a deal could be on the horizon. However, it seems as if the German side would like their player to remain for at least another two years as his contract expires in 2010.
“I can only say that Rafael has had the best time of his career here with us and I want him to stay for another year or so,â€
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by red » Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:32 pm
As what? An attacking midfielder or one of the wingers?
We were interested in him, but Ranieri didn't want him because he wouldn't fit our system. As good a player as VdV is, I agree with Ranieri on this one.
We were interested in him, but Ranieri didn't want him because he wouldn't fit our system. As good a player as VdV is, I agree with Ranieri on this one.
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by ricky2882 » Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:10 am
VdV fits any system that can accomodate Tiago or Ekdal, and would do a better job than either. However, it seems like our attack is going to come primarily from the wings. Going for VdV, though, makes much more sense than trying to lure Aquilani.
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by tonykart » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:35 am
Juve To Swap Trez For Eto’o?
According to Tuttosport, Juventus are pondering whether to swap prolific striker David Trezeguet for Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o.
Trezeguet has been heavily linked with a move to Barca all summer, and the striker is said to be high up on new coach Josep Guardiola’s summer shopping list.
Although Juve have always publicly stated that there is no chance of selling the Frenchman, the Italian press continues to report that it is not certain he will still be in Turin next season.
Trezeguet has not been at his sharpest in pre-season, and has been overshadowed so far by Amauri and Vincenzo Iaquinta, who have grabbed five goals between them in the last two matches.
The 31-year-old is said to be unsettled, and it is possible he would consider a re-union with good friend Thierry Henry, were the possibility of a move to Barcelona arise.
Tuttosport claims that an exchange deal involving Trezeguet and Samuel Eto’o is not out of the question, as Guardiola would prefer Trez to other forward alternatives Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Adebayor.
Eto’o is looking highly likely to leave Camp Nou this summer in search of a new challenge away from Spain. The Cameroon hitman, who has scored 89 goals in just 136 games during his time at Barca, would welcome a move to Italy.
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Eto'o is an excellent player, but I would not swap him for Trezeguet.
According to Tuttosport, Juventus are pondering whether to swap prolific striker David Trezeguet for Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o.
Trezeguet has been heavily linked with a move to Barca all summer, and the striker is said to be high up on new coach Josep Guardiola’s summer shopping list.
Although Juve have always publicly stated that there is no chance of selling the Frenchman, the Italian press continues to report that it is not certain he will still be in Turin next season.
Trezeguet has not been at his sharpest in pre-season, and has been overshadowed so far by Amauri and Vincenzo Iaquinta, who have grabbed five goals between them in the last two matches.
The 31-year-old is said to be unsettled, and it is possible he would consider a re-union with good friend Thierry Henry, were the possibility of a move to Barcelona arise.
Tuttosport claims that an exchange deal involving Trezeguet and Samuel Eto’o is not out of the question, as Guardiola would prefer Trez to other forward alternatives Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Adebayor.
Eto’o is looking highly likely to leave Camp Nou this summer in search of a new challenge away from Spain. The Cameroon hitman, who has scored 89 goals in just 136 games during his time at Barca, would welcome a move to Italy.
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Eto'o is an excellent player, but I would not swap him for Trezeguet.
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