Author Topic: Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson to Liverpool (no Spurs talk) (Read 396121 times)

۩ Maximus ۩ · « **on:** May 31, 2012, 01:22:31 AM »

Likely. And Yes, I do know he's a 'Manc'.

Update - Tony Barrett in the Times:

"One further fear for Swansea is that Rodgers could attempt to hijack their proposed signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson, who is still to complete his £6.8 million transfer from Hoffenheim. The midfielder had been keen to remain at the Liberty Stadium after a successful five-month loan spell, but his agreement to a permanent transfer was secured partly on the premise that Rodgers would continue as manager."

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:24:28 AM »

Source?

Not that I need one, I'm going to get my hopes up anyway.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:25:38 AM »

Not sure if it will happen. He was poised for Swansea and not Brendan Rodgers FC.

۩ Maximus ۩ · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:26:17 AM »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on May 31, 2012, 01:25:38 AM

Not sure if it will happen. He was poised for Swansea and not Brendan Rodgers FC.

He was very much poised for Brendan Rodgers FC...

Rojo O Muerto · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:27:13 AM »

According to Aristotle(the poster on here)

, he's said some quite insulting things about our club in the past.

Outer Mongolian Red · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:27:28 AM »

I'd be surprised if Swansea didn't tell us to back off when negotiating for Rodgers.

lamonti · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:30:02 AM »

Quote from: Outer Mongolian Red on May 31, 2012, 01:27:28 AM

I'd be surprised if Swansea didn't tell us to back off when negotiating for Rodgers.

I wouldn't be surprised either - but money talks.

litliper · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:31:05 AM »

Quote from: Rojo O Muerto on May 31, 2012, 01:27:13 AM

According to Aristotle(the poster on here) , he's said some quite insulting things about our club in the past.

He's a Manc. Hardcore one. If Ferguson makes a move he won't think twice.

On the other hand...money talks and he's a professional footballer in the end. It's a big move from Swansea to Liverpool.

PAULG · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:42:04 AM »

ahhh the obligatory new manager bringing players from his old club thread, fucking riveting. Paul Konchesky anyone?

Lenin · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:45:02 AM »

Quote from: PAULG on May 31, 2012, 01:42:04 AM

ahhh the obligatory new manager bringing players from his old club thread, fucking riveting. Paul Konchesky anyone?

Rojo O Muerto · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:46:50 AM »

Quote from: PAULG on May 31, 2012, 01:42:04 AM

ahhh the obligatory new manager bringing players from his old club thread, fucking riveting. Paul Konchesky anyone?

Fabio Aurelio, Momo Sissoko...

Jonjo Legend · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:49:42 AM »

Anybody know if we've got him yet? Might have to write to the club's owners if not.

Lucas DuoFlush · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:55:42 AM »

Poster on the Swansea forum from Iceland saying "if hes like any other Icelandic United supporter he won't go to them" = what, a gloryhunting twat?

iamrobk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:57:22 AM »

Just curious, why does everyone know he's a Manc?

koptommy93 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:57:30 AM »

he has had the longest medical known to man so I'm guessing the deal has fallen through, would be a great signing for us.

B_I_F · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2012, 01:59:11 AM »

Quote from: koptommy93 on May 31, 2012, 01:57:30 AM

he has had the longest medical known to man so I'm guessing the deal has fallen through, would be a great signing for us.

He was in Sweden last night. Played in a friendly between Sweden and Iceland.

litliper · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:03:49 AM »

Quote from: iamrobk on May 31, 2012, 01:57:22 AM

Just curious, why does everyone know he's a Manc?

Iceland is a small place. We know...

Quote from: Lucas DuoFlush on May 31, 2012, 01:55:42 AM

Poster on the Swansea forum from Iceland saying "if hes like any other Icelandic United supporter he won't go to them" = what, a gloryhunting twat?

Yes

lorenzo23 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:06:10 AM »

I would swap Adam for him.

Carlos: Very Kickable · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:08:25 AM »

Quote from: PAULG on May 31, 2012, 01:42:04 AM

ahhh the obligatory new manager bringing players from his old club thread, fucking riveting. Paul Konchesky anyone?

wow.

I have to hand it to you. As soon as i saw your comment I thought "what a ray of sunshine". So I looked through your post history to see if you were especially grumpy today. By the time I read your last five posts I thought you were miserable. After reading a further ten I thought maybe you were depressed. After another twenty I thought you had a problem. Do you realise it's been 86 posts since you actually wrote anything positive on this site rather than moaning or whinging or complaining about something? It's got to be a record. Currently you're the most miserable poster on RAWK - and that's saying something.

What exactly are you going to do if Rodgers turns out to be a success? You never know - with the right handling, Sigurosson might be the new Kenny!

brad147690 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:12:36 AM »

He's my second favourite non Liverpool player behind Thomas Hitzlsperger. I like guys who can strike a ball well and have a good passing game.

lazzathered · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:20:06 AM »

Really rate the lad, would love to see him here.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:29:26 AM »

Quote from: Lucas DuoFlush on May 31, 2012, 01:55:42 AM

Poster on the Swansea forum from Iceland saying "if hes like any other Icelandic United supporter he won't go to them" = what, a gloryhunting twat?

He's nothing like the other Icelandic united fans, because he'll actually have the choice.

DanA · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:41:16 AM »

Don't really want him. 7m is a good price but he's not what we need IMO.

aggerdoo · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:54:36 AM »

i think he's class to be honest

shook · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:59:10 AM »

Would people take Joe Allen or Sigurdsson? Because apparently we scouted Joe Allen heavily last year

iamrobk · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:59:16 AM »

Quote from: DanA on May 31, 2012, 02:41:16 AM

Don't really want him. 7m is a good price but he's not what we need IMO.

I think he could add what we lost when we sold Meireles IMO.

aoaaron · « **Reply #26 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:59:39 AM »

this united link is really disheartening.

his record at reading, hofenheim and swansea is nothing short of remarkable given his young age and the fact hes replicated his exceptional technical ability and set piece ability (which we sorely lack) everywhere hes went!

has he got a place in our side? given his age, yes! the fact rodgers has already managed him and got the best out of him has to count for something too. heir to gerrard? that elusive AMF? or at worse, a solid squad player who can score the odd wonder goal when called into the side to grab 3 points (aka Kranjcar for spurs last season). for 7M, its a bargain to be quite honest. you'll sell him on for that in 3-4 seasons easily.

will rodgers go for him? i dont think he will hijack the deal, i think siggurdsson himself will see swansea without rodgers as a bad and potentially career threatening move were they to get relegated.

DeclanYNWA · « **Reply #27 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:06:56 AM »

Honestly a lot of people won't want to hear this.

But he's very much like Gerrard when Gerrard was 22. Would rather him than Spearing, Hendo or Adam in our midfield.

aoaaron · « **Reply #28 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:14:41 AM »

Quote from: DeclanYNWA on May 31, 2012, 03:06:56 AM

Honestly a lot of people won't want to hear this.

But he's very much like Gerrard when Gerrard was 22. Would rather him than Spearing, Hendo or Adam in our midfield.

Spot on!

Henderson, Siggurdsson, Shelvey for the future would be fantastic. They won't win us a title next season but they sure as hell increase our chances for the seasons after!

tdogssc · « **Reply #29 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:14:57 AM »

Quote from: DeclanYNWA on May 31, 2012, 03:06:56 AM

Honestly a lot of people won't want to hear this.

But he's very much like Gerrard when Gerrard was 22. Would rather him than Spearing, ~~Hendo~~ or Adam in our midfield.

no need to get crazy now Declan, but agreed on the others

LFC Jim · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:22:00 AM »

Reckon he would be mad not to come to Liverpool. Would really be a good option that we have missed when Gerrard has been out. Lets hope Rogers can bring him in.

Melbred · « **Reply #31 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:31:02 AM »

Quote from: PAULG on May 31, 2012, 01:42:04 AM

ahhh the obligatory new manager bringing players from his old club thread, fucking riveting. Paul Konchesky anyone?

Polluting every single thread with your tedious negative bullshite. Give it a rest.

Melbred · « **Reply #32 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:31:44 AM »

United won't sign him if they get Kagawa.

MBL? · « **Reply #33 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:34:58 AM »

Would prefer Belhanda personally but I wouldn't complain since he's a very good player.

Coolie High · « **Reply #34 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:42:15 AM »

Quote from: DanA on May 31, 2012, 02:41:16 AM

Don't really want him. 7m is a good price but he's not what we need IMO.

iamrobk · « **Reply #35 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:50:51 AM »

Quote from: Melbred on May 31, 2012, 03:31:44 AM

United won't sign him if they get Kagawa.

Yeah, good point. Honestly can't see us having much/any other competition for him (besides Swansea, obviously) if we do decide to try to hijack the deal. But like a few others have said, I'm not sure it's what we need, even at a good price. I'd rather put the funds towards cover for Lucas and wingers, that's what we need.

aoaaron · « **Reply #36 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:53:40 AM »

Quote from: MBL? on May 31, 2012, 03:34:58 AM

Would prefer Belhanda personally but I wouldn't complain since he's a very good player.

If we move for Belhanda, I think Madrid, City or Barca will too. To snap him up, we should have moved last season. However we've waited and now hes had a spectacular season. It will be really hard to get him given the spotlight on him. I'd be made up if we did get him.

United won't go in for Gylfi because their whole budget will be dedicated to immediate purchases to fight for the title THIS season. by 'united link' i meant his "like for united".

Didi_ram · « **Reply #37 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:30:49 AM »

Quote from: MBL? on May 31, 2012, 03:34:58 AM

Would prefer Belhanda personally but I wouldn't complain since he's a very good player.

Different players no? Belhanda plays out wide,much more flair,can play CM too..Sigurdsson on the other hand is a proper CAM/2nd striker who relies more on movement.Reminds me of a young Steven Gerrard,a little further up the field.

Didi_ram · « **Reply #38 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:33:43 AM »

Quote from: harleydanger on May 31, 2012, 04:22:37 AM

He said he'd prefer to go work on his fathers fishing boat than play for Liverpool. About as likely as Roy Keane being our DoF

Again,how many times does a chance like this arise?Ferdinand,Solksjaer all Liverpool fans,they did go there and succeeded. His role model of a manager is making the switch.I dont see how we cannot get him if we try/if the deal has broken down.

subroc · « **Reply #39 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:35:52 AM »

Hasn't he just been signed for Swansea already?