Author Topic: Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson to Liverpool (no Spurs talk) (Read 395299 times)

Didi_ram · « **Reply #200 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:11:21 PM »

Quote from: tubby on May 31, 2012, 01:44:55 PM

There's no way he'll be playing on the wing if we do sign him. Doesn't have the pace that's needed for that postition and is much better suited in the middle.

He is all about drifting out wide,finding spaces.He may start in the middle,but he likes to roam.Infact I like everything about his game.Brilliant shot about him too.He wouldnt play as a winger,but his through balls would be a delight for Suarez and the other wide forward.

Tarantino Red · « **Reply #201 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:34:36 PM »

The positions he takes up & the way he plays reminds me a lot of Fabregas.

cezred · « **Reply #202 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:35:37 PM »

For £7m we'd be mad to not go for him. I'll be amazed if he's not rated double or triple that in a few years time. We need more goals in the team and that's a major part of Gylfi's game. Sign him up.

Spireite · « **Reply #203 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:40:35 PM »

Has this been posted yet?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/swansea-city/9302658/Swanseas-assertion-that-Iceland-midfielder-Gylfi-Sigurdsson-has-signed-for-the-club-wrong-says-Hoffenheim.html

Tonyh · « **Reply #204 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:40:40 PM »

Quote from: zen on May 31, 2012, 01:22:36 PM

My thoughts exactly. Huw Jenkins acted in a dignified and thoroughly professional manner yesterday, I don't think it would be fair on Swansea to pursue this lad, as good as he is. Plenty of other fish in the sea and all that...

But it would be astonishing if the Sigurdsson situation wasn´t discussed during the manager and compo discussions between the clubs. They wouldn´t just have ignored the issue hoping it went away, there will be some sort of gentlemans agreement one way or the other even if it is just every man for himself.

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #205 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:45:59 PM »

Quote from: Spireite on May 31, 2012, 02:40:35 PM

Has this been posted yet?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/swansea-city/9302658/Swanseas-assertion-that-Iceland-midfielder-Gylfi-Sigurdsson-has-signed-for-the-club-wrong-says-Hoffenheim.html

A Swansea City statement earlier this week said the club was delighted to have agreed terms with the player and club following Sigurdsson's hugely successful loan spell last season.
It was believed the 22-year-old would be joining the Swans’ for a fee of £6.8million subject to a medical.
However, on the day that Brendan Rodgers is due to complete his move to Liverpool, the Bundesliga club has reacted angrily to the initial story coming out of south Wales, claiming that contracts have not been signed.
They told Telegraph Sport that Sigurdsson remains a Hoffenheim player and is due back in pre-season training next month.
Communications manager Holger Tromp said: “Gylfi is a player with a regular contract in Hoffenheim and we expect him to be back in training on June 18th.

kelly34 · « **Reply #206 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:47:24 PM »

Seems like they want to milk a few more million out of us.

Gene · « **Reply #207 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:47:31 PM »

Does Sigurðsson have a clause in his contract or was the initial price a buyout on loan terms? I would imagine that given his play and the fact that he's probably in demand now, Hoffenheim may hold out for more. Possibly even desire to keep him.

Melbred · « **Reply #208 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:48:33 PM »

It sounds like Swansea were eager to jump the gun on the announcement in an attempt to keep their man (Rodgers).

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #209 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:49:04 PM »

Quote from: kelly34 on May 31, 2012, 02:47:24 PM

Seems like they want to milk a few more million out of us.

Let them. He's worth it in my opinion.

Gene · « **Reply #210 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:50:06 PM »

For the record, I've always rated him.

geoffstrong · « **Reply #211 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:52:12 PM »

if I was Swansea i would make hands off any players or this signing for a season a clause in the compo!

Tarantino Red · « **Reply #212 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:54:09 PM »

I think we'll be talking about a £20m + player in a few yrs so I would happily pay a few more quid to Hoffenheim now.

Glad to hear it isn't all tied up with Swansea, as earlier reported.

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #213 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:54:12 PM »

Quote from: geoffstrong on May 31, 2012, 02:52:12 PM

if I was Swansea i would make hands off any players or this signing for a season a clause in the compo!

Luckily Sigurdsson isn't their player

geoffstrong · « **Reply #214 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:55:08 PM »

Quote from: RideTheWalrus on May 31, 2012, 02:54:12 PM

Luckily Sigurdsson isn't their player

read what i wrote again.

MBL? · « **Reply #215 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:55:53 PM »

Quote from: geoffstrong on May 31, 2012, 02:52:12 PM

if I was Swansea i would make hands off any players or this signing for a season a clause in the compo!

They can't do that. Rodgers has a 5mil get out clause and thats it. The only way I could see us agreeing to that is if we get Rodgers for free.

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #216 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:57:12 PM »

Quote from: geoffstrong on May 31, 2012, 02:55:08 PM

read what i wrote again.

Silly me

geoffstrong · « **Reply #217 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:57:42 PM »

Quote from: MBL? on May 31, 2012, 02:55:53 PM

They can't do that. Rodgers has a 5mil get out clause and thats it. The only way I could see us agreeing to that is if we get Rodgers for free.

Gentlemens Agreement,
if we nick their players it would show Rodgers in a bad light and he seems like an honourable bloke to me!

Melbred · « **Reply #218 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:00:03 PM »

Quote from: geoffstrong on May 31, 2012, 02:52:12 PM

if I was Swansea i would make hands off any players or this signing for a season a clause in the compo!

They wouldn't legally be able to tell not to sign a player that doesn't belong to them. It would be a gentleman's agreement if anything.

Niru Red4ever · « **Reply #219 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:00:42 PM »

Quote from: geoffstrong on May 31, 2012, 02:57:42 PM

Gentlemens Agreement,
if we nick their players it would show Rodgers in a bad light and he seems like an honourable bloke to me!

Maybe, but it can't be both ways - pay the whole 5mp for Rodgers and not pursue their target.

Tarantino Red · « **Reply #220 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:05:07 PM »

If what Hoffenheim are saying is true - then the club or Rodgers wouldn't look bad. Sigurdsson can choose where he wants to go, what deal he accepts, etc. The same way Hoffenheim could accept a bid from us, there's no reason for them not to - they don't owe Swansea anything.

Not that I think this will happen like, seems too perfect lol.

classycarra · « **Reply #221 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:08:29 PM »

Quote from: Tarantino Red on May 31, 2012, 03:05:07 PM

Not that I think this will happen like, seems too perfect lol.

same here. also for some reason i have a bad feeling FSG will want to wait for sales/departures before making new signings

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #222 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:12:26 PM »

Hoffenheim sense the opportunity to make a little extra cash. Fair play to them.

Red Beret · « **Reply #223 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:25:21 PM »

So are we expecting the £6.8m agreed with Swansea to go up a few notches simply because it's us? I hate transfer windows.

Melbred · « **Reply #224 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:26:17 PM »

Quote from: Red Beret on May 31, 2012, 03:25:21 PM

So are we expecting the £6.8m agreed with Swansea to go up a few notches simply because it's us? I hate transfer windows.

To be fair, he's worth a lot more than that, but I share your sentiments.

Aaron Cross · « **Reply #225 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:28:22 PM »

Quote from: Melbred on May 31, 2012, 02:08:42 PM

You must be loving this whole situation very much.

Indeed I am, we get a great new manager and at the same time raping the Swans of all there talent to send them diving hopefully back to the championship, what isn't to like about it?

DaBoda · « **Reply #226 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:32:23 PM »

I like the idea of Sigurdsson. Even though he is a Manc, he has been with Rodgers at both Swansea and Reading, and may be willing to follow him to Anfield if he really rates Rodgers as a manager. Solskjaer was a die hard Liverpool fan when he was younger, and look at where he ended up playing. Stranger things have happened before.

rocco · « **Reply #227 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:33:35 PM »

Maybe Rodgers doesn't want him with us and has other targets in mind or keep Alberto and spend our cash elsewhere ?

RichardM · « **Reply #228 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:19:00 PM »

Would bloody love him here. He's special, 3/4 years and he'll be worth £25m easily.

El_Pelusa_10 · « **Reply #229 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:24:25 PM »

Quote from: DaBoda on May 31, 2012, 03:32:23 PM

I like the idea of Sigurdsson. Even though he is a Manc, he has been with Rodgers at both Swansea and Reading, and may be willing to follow him to Anfield if he really rates Rodgers as a manager. Solskjaer was a die hard Liverpool fan when he was younger, and look at where he ended up playing. Stranger things have happened before.

Rio Ferdinand was a Liverpool fan aswell IIRC

I couldnt give a fuck if their the biggest United fan in the country..... If their quality and want to play for Liverpool then thats all that matters.

Sindri · « **Reply #230 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:30:30 PM »

Liverpool have in recent times signed an Icelandic manc fan. Granted he only played for the reserves but Victor Pálsson, Gylfi´s former Iceland u21 team mate used to be a die hart manc, apparently.

Would love him to sign and doubt his move to Swansea is a go cause he seemd to be just going there for Rodger...

ReddyMac · « **Reply #231 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:33:36 PM »

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.

If we get rid of Aquilani and Ada, this summer then why not?

Asam · « **Reply #232 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:50:34 PM »

If he's good enough we should sign him, Gerrard / Shelvey are the only midfielders we have that look like they could trouble the 'keeper

ryatnalkar · « **Reply #233 on:** May 31, 2012, 04:56:09 PM »

I have never seen him play other than 1 or 2 Swansea games. Can anyone post a every touch video or some highlights, so I can also join the bandwagon?

PhiLFC#1 · « **Reply #234 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:01:54 PM »

Don't get my hopes up. Is there any basis to this at all?

Number 7 · « **Reply #235 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:04:24 PM »

What's all this about being a Manc fan and saying something about Liverpool? What did he say, can anyone summarize? It's not really clear on the first few pages of this thread.

JerseyKopite · « **Reply #236 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:04:42 PM »

If our CM next season consisted of Gerrard, Shelvey, Sigurdsson, Aquilani, Henderson and Lucas, I'd be a very happy boy.

tubby · « **Reply #237 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:07:35 PM »

Quote from: scatman on May 31, 2012, 01:47:11 PM

What do you mean by doesnt have the pace needed? Some wingers dont need pace as they are good enough at dribbling and putting the ball on the big mans head (ala Beckham)

Rogers plays with wide forwards as opposed to wide midfielders. You wouldn't see Beckham in one of the front 3 positions in a 433 formation because he's much more suited to playing in the middle, same as Sigurdsson.

classycarra · « **Reply #238 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:08:18 PM »

Quote from: JerseyKopite on May 31, 2012, 05:04:42 PM

If our CM next season consisted of Gerrard, Shelvey, Sigurdsson, Aquilani, Henderson and Lucas, I'd be a very happy boy.

me too, although we'd be a player short. there's noone even close to being able to cover lucas's role in there, let alone competing for his place

Dirk18Kuyt · « **Reply #239 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:21:38 PM »

Quote from: classycarra on May 31, 2012, 05:08:18 PM

me too, although we'd be a player short. there's noone even close to being able to cover lucas's role in there, let alone competing for his place

Don't think we need a defensive midfielder every game. A Henderson/Gerrard in the middle seems good enough for some games, and there's always Spearing for the cups and such.