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LR7 said:
When did they misquote you? Tell me the story please? :)
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When lots of reporters were camped outside Giggsy's house during his whole sex scandal, I joked that someone should torch their cars with a ;) beside it. They removed the ;) and called it "chilling" on their site. Ihni binni dimi diniwiny anitaime. It was clearly a joke.
 
GlastonSpur said:
In contrast to purely invented media stories that curiously never contain any actual quotes or named sources, Bale has just said the following about AVB:

"We have a great relationship. Last season we had a great campaign and obviously we came up short but we had a great working relationship on and off the field. We chatted quite a lot about tactics and stuff like that. He definitely got the best out of me last season and hopefully can again (my emphasis)."

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/foo...ottenham-stay-after-saluting-avb-8720379.html

What, I wonder, can the transfer muppets find here to chew on?
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Maybe he's afraid of getting back under the bright lights of the Champions League? Might want to stay at a small-time club like Spuds...

:lol:
 
Ekeke said:
Its one season. And yes, Rooney would easily get Spurs the goals they are missing
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Bale scored more than Rooney last season, in fact it seems he scored more in the League than Rooney has in all but two of his seasons.

Taking Bale out of the equation means Rooney has would have to cover Bale's share too. Rooney is not the difference between them making the CL at the expense of Bale, as Bale is simply the better player ATM.
 
cesc's_mullet said:
Bale scored more than Rooney last season, in fact it seems he scored more in the League than Rooney has in all but two of his seasons.

Taking Bale out of the equation means Rooney has would have to cover Bale's share too. Rooney is not the difference between them making the CL at the expense of Bale, as Bale is simply the better player ATM.
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Nah, he's right though. At Spurs, Rooney would comfortably cover Bale's goal contribution. He'd be played up front, and in every game, which has only happened for him in those two seasons in which, as you say, he scored a lot more than Bale ever has.
 
Sir Matt said:
When lots of reporters were camped outside Giggsy's house during his whole sex scandal, I joked that someone should torch their cars with a ;) beside it. They removed the ;) and called it "chilling" on their site. Ihni binni dimi diniwiny anitaime. It was clearly a joke.
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:lol:
Unsurprising, it think it was them that misquoted a few people off here from the Rooney thread!
 
cesc's_mullet said:
Bale scored more than Rooney last season, in fact it seems he scored more in the League than Rooney has in all but two of his seasons.

Taking Bale out of the equation means Rooney has would have to cover Bale's share too. Rooney is not the difference between them making the CL at the expense of Bale, as Bale is simply the better player ATM.
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He is the better player for sure, but its more effective to have a striker up front scoring lots of goals. Take Bale out, put Rooney in and Spurs would have that
 
Ekeke said:
Spurs fans dont run the club. Of course you'd take Rooney in part exchange for Bale, Levy would be salivating
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Believe what you want .... but I can't be bothered to respond further to such obvious tosh.
 
Some dumb crap in this thread:

1) As if Rooney would ever consider joining Spurs

2) This transfer could well happen but it will have to be an astronomical fee. Possibly world-record.


If we make a serious bid, Bale will almost certainly push for the move - who in his shoes wouldn't? He will win tons of shit and earn treble the amount of money he could ever get at Spurs.
 
To be fair Bale doesn't seem to be motivated solely by money - he could have fecked off a year ago and named his price or run his contract down like some greedy cnuts, instead he looks like staying for another year. If AVB were to depart things might be different.
 
Grinner said:
How much would Bale be paid a week were he to sign for the Mancs? Would he be numero uno?
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Not necessarily the highest paid player but any club that signs the guy now has to make him among the top few earners.
 
Grinner said:
How much would Bale be paid a week were he to sign for the Mancs? Would he be numero uno?
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I'm thinking in the 250-275/week range, making him numero uno.

Clearly an issue right there, in light of the years of brilliant service Vidic has put in for United and the vital role RvP played last year. But apart from those two, who on the United squad who could argue they deserve more -- all things considered -- than Bale? Assuming, of course, Rooney took a crap on the red United shirt and traded it in for a mercenary blue shirt.
 
Ruud10 said:
I'm thinking in the 250-275/week range, making him numero uno.

Clearly an issue right there, in light of the years of brilliant service Vidic has put in for United and the vital role RvP played last year. But apart from those two, who on the United squad who could argue they deserve more -- all things considered -- than Bale? Assuming, of course, Rooney took a crap on the red United shirt and traded it in for a mercenary blue shirt.
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275k a week? :eek:

I dont think we'd pay him anywhere close to that amount. Or any player that isnt Ronaldo(of the ones that might end up here realistically). The best he could hope for would be parity with RVP.
 
Grinner said:
How much would Bale be paid a week were he to sign for the Mancs? Would he be numero uno?
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He'd have to be up there in the £200-250k bracket, his stock is that high now. One of the best players in Europe right now, probably top 10.
 
All things considered, Bale does have to be careful that he makes the right choices for his career.

Generally, players with potential either stall their careers by delaying a big move too long or stunt them by going too early and playing second fiddle. In terms of timing, Bale is now at a perfect age and development that he can take that next step.

If he thinks that this step can be taken at Spurs then it is essential that Spurs improve with him. If he proves to be the standout loyal player at a side below his own ability and aspirations then he'll never fulfil his potential, especially seeing as he is unlikely to get a a decent shot at International honours.

If he decides the time is right to move to a club that delivers a greater opportunity of consistently competing on a stage worthy of Bale's ability then it has to be soon. He needs to assess the risk attached to moving in that he may not be able to live up to the expectations that have been set on him.

I think it's a much more pivotal summer in his career than he has let on. He's been a model professional.
 
He would most likely go on to become one of the top 3 most marketable players on the planet if he signed for United.

I think he could expect at least £200k per week year and his own sponsorship deals would explode on renewal.

He doesn't seem motivated by money but he surely will be drawn by the lure of winning things and joining a United or Real Madrid sized mammoth.
 
Varun_Utd said:
275k a week? :eek:

I dont think we'd pay him anywhere close to that amount. Or any player that isnt Ronaldo(of the ones that might end up here realistically). The best he could hope for would be parity with RVP.
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It's a scary number. If we want him that badly, we'll have to pay him a massive wage to make that happen. If we entice Bale with a measly 200/week, fantastic. But we live in a world where the likes of City and PSG have polluted the market with ridiculous for mediocre footballers like Nasri, so I wouldn't rule out the prospect of us having to pay him somewhere around 250/week, but hopefully not.

It's a real shame Nani never developed his game to where it could have been and we wouldn't have to even think about Gareth Bale.
 
If he's not that motivated by money, how much would (eventually) inheriting his idol's (apparently) shirt motivate him? As well as getting to play with him for a year and be coached by him.
 
Well that's clearly bollocks. Typical Tottenham really, they're a selling club. They'd be mad to reject anything around the £55 to £60 million mark, in my opinion. Otherwise Bale will allow his contract to run down, it's obvious he's gone to move on to bigger and better things eventually.
 
Kid Cunto said:
Well that's clearly bollocks. Typical Tottenham really, they're a selling club. They'd be mad to reject anything around the £55 to £60 million mark, in my opinion. Otherwise Bale will allow his contract to run down, it's obvious he's gone to move on to bigger and better things eventually.
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For the same reason, I'm not sure anyone will be offering that much. They'll wait a year and knock £10mil off the price.
 
Ruud10 said:
It's a scary number. If we want him that badly, we'll have to pay him a massive wage to make that happen. If we entice Bale with a measly 200/week, fantastic. But we live in a world where the likes of City and PSG have polluted the market with ridiculous for mediocre footballers like Nasri, so I wouldn't rule out the prospect of us having to pay him somewhere around 250/week, but hopefully not.

It's a real shame Nani never developed his game to where it could have been and we wouldn't have to even think about Gareth Bale.
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A measly 200k/week? Measly? I'm guessing he is earning around 75-80k/week because a couple of articles I read said Levy was willing to double his wages to around 150k/week. You honestly don't think he Is going to jump at the chance to earn 100k more per week? Somewhere between 150-175k is about right if you want one of the best players in the world. And we can definitely afford that wage. We can't go around offering 250k to every player we sign. We are just slowly bringing down the debt. And that's what contract extensions are for. If he comes here everything is set for him to improve his game and become a better player. We offer him a 4 year deal and when he turns 27 or 28 you offer 200k+ because by that time offering that much money is going to be common.
 
RDCR07 said:
A measly 200k/week? Measly? I'm guessing he is earning around 75-80k/week because a couple of articles I read said Levy was willing to double his wages to around 150k/week. You honestly don't think he Is going to jump at the chance to earn 100k more per week? Somewhere between 150-175k is about right if you want one of the best players in the world. And we can definitely afford that wage. We can't go around offering 250k to every player we sign. We are just slowly bringing down the debt. And that's what contract extensions are for. If he comes here everything is set for him to improve his game and become a better player. We offer him a 4 year deal and when he turns 27 or 28 you offer 200k+ because by that time offering that much money is going to be common.
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Keep in mind we're not the only club which might be interested in Bale. Real comes to mind, though I just can't see Bale and Ronaldo in the same squad. Why not Chelsea and City both coming in with cheeky bids? As crazy as it sounds, Bayern might be interested, seeing that Pep has no problem adding depth to an already-insane midfield. How about PSG?

I'm no authority on what Bale would demand for a wage from United and what United would be willing to cough up. If he's happy with 100k and City don't bid up the market with an offer of 200k then I'll all the more delighted. I'm just saying we shouldn't expect the market for Bale to work in our favor. It's a sick world we live in, but it's the only one we've got.
 
Kid Cunto said:
Well that's clearly bollocks. Typical Tottenham really, they're a selling club. They'd be mad to reject anything around the £55 to £60 million mark, in my opinion. Otherwise Bale will allow his contract to run down, it's obvious he's gone to move on to bigger and better things eventually.
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If they were offered £55m this season, rejected it, and Bale had another good season trying to get them into the CL, do you think Spurs would lose out? Bale will still cost that amount and Spurs will have another season of his commercial benefits and an extra year to plan for his departure. Nothing mad about it. He's going nowhere.
 
Steven Seagull said:
If they were offered £55m this season, rejected it, and Bale had another good season trying to get them into the CL, do you think Spurs would lose out? Bale will still cost that amount and Spurs will have another season of his commercial benefits and an extra year to plan for his departure. Nothing mad about it. He's going nowhere.
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Thing is, I don't think Bale's value can go any higher. Tottenham will sell him once the best possible deal for them is offered, whether that's this summer or next.
 
Good ole Daily Star:

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/fo...E-Gareth-Bale-wants-to-join-Manchester-United

United are ready to offer £60m in an attempt to take him to Old Trafford, and Tottenham last night refused to comment on whether an official bid had been made.
Spurs are desperate to keep hold of their star player, and chairman Daniel Levy has made it clear he would reject all advances for the player.
But Starsport understands the brilliant winger is interested in a move to the Premier League champions.
And that could put him at odds with his club if United step up their bid to land their man.
Levy is insistent he does not want to sell a top star again to a Premier League rival, and the Old Trafford giants in particular.
He is still smarting over the reaction from fans to the transfer of striker Dimitar Berbatov to United for £30m in 2008.

Levy is reported ready to double Bale’s wages to £150,000-a-week in a bid to keep him happy at White Hart Lane.
It remains to be seen whether the unassuming Bale will be prepared to mount a campaign to get away from the club.
But if United keep increasing their offer, it could be Levy will be forced to let Bale go.
 
Ruud10 said:
Keep in mind we're not the only club which might be interested in Bale. Real comes to mind, though I just can't see Bale and Ronaldo in the same squad. Why not Chelsea and City both coming in with cheeky bids? As crazy as it sounds, Bayern might be interested, seeing that Pep has no problem adding depth to an already-insane midfield. How about PSG?
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And while you are at it, why not add Monaco as well? What about the Italian clubs like Juventus? Why not Barca? Any club can put in a bid and even have an offer accepted but its up to Bale to choose and its sort of clear he is either going to Real or staying in England. Interests will always be high in the worlds best players but that doesnt mean everyone who shows interest or puts in a bid will get that player. And by the way you are fecking crazy to think Bayern might come in with a bid. Even if they had the money to spend another £60-70m, they will not get him.
 
Kid Cunto said:
Thing is, I don't think Bale's value can go any higher. Tottenham will sell him once the best possible deal for them is offered, whether that's this summer or next.
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So they can keep a seemingly happy £50m player on relatively low wages for an extra season, or they can sell him now and scramble around for players who are content with non CL level wages and no CL football. If he has a poor season he'll still fetch big money. If he has a great season and Spurs finish 4th.. they're all laughing

It's a small risk.
 
Would love it if we could get Bale in exchange for Rooney + some cash. Would get rid of an unprofessional lazy gimp while getting a quality world class player. Two birds. One stone. Won't happen though.
 
Bale is going nowhere this season. I hope we're not wasting our time trying to get him as it's a non-starter.

As for the notion that Spurs are a selling club that is bollocks, they haven't been a selling club for a couple of seasons now and have instead been looking to compete with the big boys as much as possible. They have only sold star players over the last couple of seasons when those players have kicked up a fuss and pushed for a move and Bale isn't that type of player yet. They might have appeared to be a selling club under Redknapp but that is more down to Redknapp's tendency to wheel and deal rather than build and keep together a stable squad for as long as possible (it may even be part of the reason why he was sacked).

Everything coming out of Spurs suggests that he is more than happy to have another season there so thats where he'll be, the rest of you are wasting your time looking for anything to develop here.
 
Brightonian said:
Nah, he's right though. At Spurs, Rooney would comfortably cover Bale's goal contribution. He'd be played up front, and in every game, which has only happened for him in those two seasons in which, as you say, he scored a lot more than Bale ever has.
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I agree he would score as many if he was back in from, but then they are still in the same position. It's not necessarily adding to the squad because they are losing a better player (currently) who is also a huge scoring threat.

There's also no way they would pay Rooney's wages. IF they could afford to break their max wage limit by more than double, you can bet that the money would be offered to Bale first.
 
Rooney wouldn't sign for Spurs so why even talk about it? I doubt he would consider Arsenal either. There are only a few clubs rich enough and good enough that he would consider. City just maybe, Chelsea, Real, Barca and possibly PSG (assuming they pay him ludicrous money). Any others?
 
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