Off Season Puntsphere Rumours.

[manker]

Michael Owen to Man U, an interesting new puntsphere rumour on Talksport today.

Which would almost certainly mean Van Nestlebar moving on.

Has anyone heard 'owt.

Aye. Haven't known what to think of it tho'.

I'd love Owen to come to Man Utd but I'm not so sure of wanting him if it has to be at the expense of RVN. Rooney playing behind those two would be awesome but the whole balance of the team would be thrown out. We'd need proper wing-backs and all sorts. The system wouldn't suit Ronaldo plus we'd need someone like Makelele/Carrick/Parker to hold it all together in the middle 'cos Keane isn't up to it and Scholes isn't that type of player. Plus we'd need an extra centre half

So, yeah ... Ruud would probably be on his way out if we signed Owen

Liverpool can't afford him and Chelsea said they're not interested. Arsenal would be Man Utd's main rivals for Owen's signature but I think he'd prefer it at Old Trafford, having bought a whole Cul-de-sac in Chester for his family to live in. The Hat-trick he scored for England recently probably made up Real's mind to sell him, imo. Increased his transfer value, like.

[manker]

read today that some Birmingham fans signed an online petition against Birmigham signing Lee Bowyer, apparently Bowyer does not want to go where he is not wanted even though the club wants to sign him.

271 of them said that he quite frankly is not the right sort, on a moral level.

The Manager and Exec are seriously pissed of apparently. They seem to think that his football prowess is the only factor. I personally feel that the fact he has form for jumping on people's heads, both on and off the field may have been what these fans objected to.

Birmingham (the city) is also more cosmopolitan that either Newcastle or Leeds so the racial element in Bowyer's off-field indiscretions probably played a part too.

I think the fans were quite right in their views, I wouldn't want Bowyer at United (besides, he's not that good) -- however, 271 is not really that many

[JPaul]

I think they bought him for 6 and would be looking for 12, not bad profit for a "squad" player.

I also think that at this stage in his career, with a World Cup on the horizon, which may be his last (real(no pun intended)) one then a return to England is a good bet.

For my money it's Man U or Liverpool (cash aside). The unexpected chance in t'Champs League may just finance the deal (for the most part). It would certainly be a polpliar return for the scousers. Does any scouse git have a spin on this one.

[manker]

I think they bought him for 9 and are looking to sell for 16

Sounds about right wrt World Cup and that, plus Madrid are looking to re-vamp after 2 barren seasons.

Scouse gits are losing a shedload by not travelling to see all their Japanian fans. I'd be thoroughly shocked if they could finance the deal. Stranger things have happened tho' - like hoping to sell Baros to buy Crouch (sorry to keep banging on about that but every time I see it on the screen, it makes me laugh).

[JPaul]

I think they bought him for 9 and are looking to sell for 16

Sorry, I got the figures from Mike Parry, who has many great attributes. Not talking pish is unfortunately not one of them.

Anyhoo .... The point was more that it would make good business sense for them to sell the lad for a 6 / 7 profit. Particliarly if he is seeking a move to enhance his career, both domestic and international.

I'm going to put my neck out here, fuck that was sore.

[manker]

I got my figures from The Sun

Transfer fees are subjective anyway, they can expressed as including the player's wages and other xps - not forgetting the multi-talented Nunes who was part of the deal when Owen was transferred. I'm sure your mate was right but the likelyhood is that The Sun were on the money too.

[JPaul]

I'm sure your mate was right but the likelyhood is that The Sun were on the money too.

Nah, my mate is renowned for making it up as he goes along. Just listen to his prog (The Game) with Paul Breen-Turner any afternoon and you'll know what I mean.

[manker]

I'm sure your mate was right but the likelyhood is that The Sun were on the money too.

Nah, my mate is renowned for making it up as he goes along. Just listen to his prog (The Game) with Paul Breen-Turner any afternoon and you'll know what I mean.

Didn't you smeeeeeeelll what manker was cooking

2-2, mate.

[JPaul]

Nah, my mate is renowned for making it up as he goes along. Just listen to his prog (The Game) with Paul Breen-Turner any afternoon and you'll know what I mean.

Didn't you smeeeeeeelll what manker was cooking

2-2, mate.

Funny enough I was at t'wrastlin at SECC last night with No 3 son. Absolutely fan-tastic as ever. I managed to get away with the buying of 1 T-shirt, so only bumped for £20 as opposed to £54 at Newcastle.

I must be getting toight in me old age.

[Peerzy]

According to teh BBC news and Football Manager 2005 ( ) He cost 8 and bit millions, not sure what Real want. Remember that for winning the Champions League Liverpool have been given close to £30 million (It was about £27/£28 million if i remember right) So theres enough money there for a £15 million transfer for a decent striker (Baros is shit and im not sure about Ciise, he might just be a faster Baros with different hair every few minutes)

Im sure Real are gonna buy another striker this season, only problem with there squad is that its getting kinda old now, with Zidana (33 or so) Figo (32 or 33) Raul (30-something) Ronaldo (Who's about 28 but way past his best and doesn't even get a starting place for Brazil anymore. They need a real world class striker and maybe a few more midfielders. I heard they got teh new 'Pele' Robinho coming in soon, hes a player and a half. Watching some of the videos on his website and i've seen him play for Santo's a few times and he is undoubtably going to be the next Shevchenko/Ronaldo/Adriano/Ronaldinho. He has such skill on the ball, his technique is amazing and great pace. Best of all for Real he's 21 or so and ready to be snatched up for a bargin £6 mill or so. Right now he & Adriano (Inter Milan) right out for the second spot with Ronaldhino in teh Brazil team.