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Transfer Rumour Virgil Van Dijk

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everton2004 said:
Think you may need to check your arithmetic on that. Not arsed what the rs do or who they sign. I'd like us to get VVD in this summer. And anything that gives a big middle finger to that lot over the park is ok by me.
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Not arsed.. yet you want to give them a big middle finger? I suppose if you really really want van dijk, then annoying Kopites is a fortunate bonus. However do you think there's threads on other fans forums where posters suggest bidding for Siggurdson just to see us blues fume? I'm sure you'd find it hysterical if there were.

If you really want the player then I don't include you in my original comment mate and don't mean to offend. Just some of the hypocrisy and furore surrounding VVD on this forum has been hilarious. When that story broke about him "choosing" the RS, there was an initial fume which then transformed into the player being totally overpriced and overrated. Now there's a smidgen of a chance he could be coming here, he's one of the greatest centre halves in the league again. Didn't we go through all this in January?
 
Deckard2049 said:
Not arsed.. yet you want to give them a big middle finger? I suppose if you really really want van dijk, then annoying Kopites is a fortunate bonus. However do you think there's threads on other fans forums where posters suggest bidding for Siggurdson just to see us blues fume? I'm sure you'd find it hysterical if there were.

If you really want the player then I don't include you in my original comment mate and don't mean to offend. Just some of the hypocrisy and furore surrounding VVD on this forum has been hilarious. When that story broke about him "choosing" the RS, there was an initial fume which then transformed into the player being totally overpriced and overrated. Now there's a smidgen of a chance he could be coming here, he's one of the greatest centre halves in the league again. Didn't we go through all this in January?
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That's football for you. Same with Giroud.....while there's a chance, many will be creaming themselves about the possibilty (myself included). Many will say he's gash if he doesn't. Me? I'll cry inconsolably for a few days that the bearded hunk will not be wearing the blue shirt. Won't stop me loving him from afar though.
 

IF. IF we signed him I would not be trying to gloat to kopites. Instead I would be focusing on what he would bring in regards to a partnership with Keane.

I have believed since early last season that these 2 would make the best defensive partnership. The new Jags and Lescott.

That is what we as a club need. Our left side is too slow. Of course a lot depends on whether he is fully recovered and as mobile since his injury. Koeman would be the perfect judge of that having mentored him previously.

A long shot no doubt, but there is still a glaring weakness on that side of the defence that needs addressing asap.

Williams/Baines due to father time altering their effectiveness will not get us top 4 imo.
 
everton2004 said:
That's football for you. Same with Giroud.....while there's a chance, many will be creaming themselves about the possibilty (myself included). Many will say he's gash if he doesn't. Me? I'll cry inconsolably for a few days that the bearded hunk will not be wearing the blue shirt. Won't stop me loving him from afar though.
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I prefer shaven personally
 

I read in the mail that the RS are waiting for the green light from Southampton to bid 50mil.

For me if it was a choice of VVD or Koulibaly id go for Koulibaly as I think he is the better player, 2nd choice would be Gimenez at Atletico because he's just amazing defensively.

But my heart would prefer VVD because it would send out a message to other clubs and fans that we're wearing big boy trousers now and going for the top 4.
 
Zatara said:
I read in the mail that the RS are waiting for the green light from Southampton to bid 50mil.

For me if it was a choice of VVD or Koulibaly id go for Koulibaly as I think he is the better player, 2nd choice would be Gimenez at Atletico because he's just amazing defensively.

But my heart would prefer VVD because it would send out a message to other clubs and fans that we're wearing big boy trousers now and going for the top 4.
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Just so I’m clear. Southampton report them for tapping up. The RS then issue a very embarrassing public apology stating they have officially ended any and all interest in the player but actually now they’re just waiting for their bezzie mates Southampton to give them the green light to sign said player for 25m less than has been previously reported. Makes perfect sense.
 
Zatara said:
I read in the mail that the RS are waiting for the green light from Southampton to bid 50mil.

For me if it was a choice of VVD or Koulibaly id go for Koulibaly as I think he is the better player, 2nd choice would be Gimenez at Atletico because he's just amazing defensively.

But my heart would prefer VVD because it would send out a message to other clubs and fans that we're wearing big boy trousers now and going for the top 4.
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You'd sacrifice, what you believe to be better players, for someone you believe is inferior just because of the message it would send. As a fan, would you not want what you believe to be the best? Would it not send a 'message' if we went after one of the others anyway? Have we not already sent a 'message'? Are you more interested in sending a 'message' than what is best for the team? Im confused, gotta love a good a 'message' though.
 
Zatara said:
I read in the mail that the RS are waiting for the green light from Southampton to bid 50mil.

For me if it was a choice of VVD or Koulibaly id go for Koulibaly as I think he is the better player, 2nd choice would be Gimenez at Atletico because he's just amazing defensively.

But my heart would prefer VVD because it would send out a message to other clubs and fans that we're wearing big boy trousers now and going for the top 4.
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The RS are going to have a long wait then. The way LFC and klopp in particular has handled this transfer has disrespected Southampton (a club previously they have dealt with very well). But in this instance they just thought they could just walk all over Southampton and not abide by the rules of the premier league.
Naturally I'd love VVD here, really do think he is a good player, if not us I'm hoping these reports of Chelsea interest are genuine.
 

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