United After Lopez

RUDDY

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SIR Alex Ferguson could make Lazio star Claudio Lopez his number one transfer target.

The Reds boss is keen to sign a world class forward to boost his attacking options and Argentinian international Lopez might be the man to fit the bill.

The 28-year-old is reportedly a target for both United and Premiership rivals Chelsea, but he could plump for the Reds so he could team up with international team-mate Juan Veron.

Lopez is a natural goalscorer, he is also comfortable playing as a withdrawn striker and so would fit into United’s Euro formation.

On the cheap

He is also one of the only top class strikers not to be cup tied in Europe and could be available at a cut price cost.

Lazio would hope to hold out for £25 million for one of their star assets, but their current financial predicament, coupled with their outstanding debt to United, could see him leave for half that amount.

He could even be available on a free transfer come January if Lazio miss his next wage payment. Like the rest of the squad, he has not been paid for five months and another month of non-payment would see him become a free agent


is it true he hasnt played in europe this season?
 
Originally posted by RUDDY:
<strong>is it true he hasnt played in europe this season?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Lazio haven't played in Europe, so yes it's true!
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Originally posted by WeasteDevil:
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Lazio haven't played in Europe, so yes it's true!</strong><hr></blockquote>


they are in the uefa cup
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From SoccerAge:
Outbound Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti indicated on Monday that the cash-strapped Roman club had settled pending debts with creditors Manchester United and Valencia who were seeking compensation for the transfers of Jaap Stam and Gaizka Mendieta respectively.

"We emphasize there aren't any remaining problems involving unpaid transfers", Cragnotti said. He refused to comment on wages that were still owed to players, though.

Is this true? How did they do that? Have they settled it with players rather than cash?
 
Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
<strong>Is this true? How did they do that? Have they settled it with players rather than cash?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I dont reckon that it's true, as United would surely have released a statement on the matter.
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Originally posted by WeasteDevil:
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I dont reckon that it's true, as United would surely have released a statement on the matter.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Would they have to inform the Stock Exchange? Or put it in its balance sheet and accounts to be released later?
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Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
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Would they have to inform the Stock Exchange? Or put it in its balance sheet and accounts to be released later?</strong><hr></blockquote>

i think all transfers have to be informed to the stock exchange (PLC clubs)
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Originally posted by giggzy:
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i think all transfers have to be informed to the stock exchange (PLC clubs)</strong><hr></blockquote>
What happened if they just paid us? hmmm I see your point. ;)
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Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
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Would they have to inform the Stock Exchange? Or put it in its balance sheet and accounts to be released later?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I dont know TBH, but I would expect that they would have to inform the Stock Exchange due to the quantity of money involved, as any news of it would probably cause the share price to rise. Surely they would have to inform the SE to avoid insider trading in the shares.

They would have to withdraw legal proceedings for one, and that would have been reported also.
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Sounds like its either Cragnotti bullshitting as usual, or he's made an informal agreement that in January we get player(s) to settle the debt.
 
Originally posted by Neil Thomson:
<strong>Sounds like its either Cragnotti bullshitting as usual, or he's made an informal agreement that in January we get player(s) to settle the debt.</strong><hr></blockquote>

God knows! :confused:

I wonder if RG has heard anything about this?
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TBH i can't believe we didn't pick up Crespo.. they still owe us 12m, we would have only had to pay 4-6million..

strange..


btw..Lopez would be a good buy IMO.
 
Originally posted by giggzy:
<strong>TBH i can't believe we didn't pick up Crespo.. they still owe us 12m, we would have only had to pay 4-6million..

strange..


btw..Lopez would be a good buy IMO.</strong><hr></blockquote>

agreed

and hes not in the team for the uefa cup this week aswell
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Originally posted by RUDDY:
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agreed

and hes not in the team for the uefa cup this week aswell</strong><hr></blockquote>

Do you know if he's injured?
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Originally posted by Dans:
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Do you know if he's injured?</strong><hr></blockquote>

he played on the weekend

thats why i asked if he had played in the uefa cup this season
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I thought Lopez was past it, but he's been superb this season. Involved directly of something like 66% of Lazio's goals.
 
Originally posted by Dans:
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Do you know if he's injured?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I dont think that he is injured, he's played 14 times this year scoring 5 goals.

Apparently he has appeared 3 times in International Cup games for Lazio scoring 1 goal? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
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<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> There should be a UEFA annual award for most "missed sitters" Piojo Lopez would win it every time. Can't deny that he's got good pace and also serves good scorching assists though.
 
Originally posted by scalisto:
<strong> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> There should be a UEFA annual award for most "missed sitters" Piojo Lopez would win it every time.</strong><hr></blockquote>

This is my worry about him.
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he's made two uefa cup appearances and 25m is a f'kin joke!
 
Originally posted by scalisto:
<strong> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laugh Out Loud]" /> There should be a UEFA annual award for most "missed sitters" Piojo Lopez would win it every time. Can't deny that he's got good pace and also serves good scorching assists though.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Exactly, where they get the "natural goalscorer" part I'll never know. Probably from Lopez's agent.

But he's still one of my favourite players. Can't really explain why, he just is!
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Originally posted by Amir:
<strong>I thought Lopez was past it, but he's been superb this season. Involved directly of something like 66% of Lazio's goals.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I am not sure about the exact stats but he has been in fine form this season.

Can't see him being at OT though, I don't think he would be available that easily despite the outstanding amount that Lazio owes us.
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Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson is considering an invitation to sign Argentine striker Claudio Lopez for free or on loan in January. Lopez, 28, joined Lazio for £22m just two years ago
 
Would be good as a loan sigining, to bolster our striking options till summer. Then we can bring in CISSE!!! (God-willing.)
 
Originally posted by RUDDY:
<strong>United after Lopez </strong><hr></blockquote>

Is this their sollution to the Becks-Owen-crisis?

Seems like a very Martin Edwards-like sollution to me ;)

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TRM.
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