Torres in Newcastle Claim

~Rebel~UK~ · 16-Mar-2006, 11:14

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Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has claimed that Newcastle have made an offer for him.

The Spain international, who has scored 11 goals in 26 La Liga games this season, had been linked to a number of top clubs in the January transfer widow amid widespread speculation about his future.

Premiership sides Chelsea and Tottenham have both reportedly been interested in the past, but Torres has now revealed that he is only aware of one firm bid for him.

The 21-year-old, tipped to leave Spain in the summer, says that he knows about the approach because Atletico chiefs recently informed him.

Newcastle's inspirational captain Alan Shearer is set to hang up his boots at the end of this season and the club are sure to be on the look-out for a replacement forward.

"There's always been talk about lots of clubs but I only know about one firm offer and that's from Newcastle because the club confirmed it to me," Torres told The Sun.

"I've never thought about listening to offers from anyone. I consider Atletico my home and I'm happy but you can't always be certain about what may happen."

this would b a great signing for us if we manage it.

Goody · 16-Mar-2006, 11:48

Not a hope

qui` · 16-Mar-2006, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Goody

Not a hope

Yeah we have no chance

Especially if arsenal and chelski want him. Then again, I never expected us to get Owen, so you never know!

Torres and Owen upfront is thx

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 12:12

Nobody else wanted Owen though, I would imagine that quite a few clubs will be after Torres.

M-UK · 16-Mar-2006, 12:15

The quality of your signings will depend on who is your next manager. Who do ya reckon, Sven? A high profile name would be more likely to pull in the big name players.

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 12:20

If you want to be relegated

M-UK · 16-Mar-2006, 12:30

Aye, glad Chelski did not get him

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 12:32

That would've been bloody funny.

Smoo · 16-Mar-2006, 13:32

If he leaves I can only see it being for more money. Newcastle might be able to compete with Arsenal for him, but if he's up for sale, Chelsea will be interested (among others).

[n00b]Zippy · 16-Mar-2006, 14:00

aird · 16-Mar-2006, 14:13

Why go to newcastle? he should somewhere he'd get european football.

Rangers for example

Goody · 16-Mar-2006, 14:16

Pre season tours dont count as European football

qui` · 16-Mar-2006, 14:24

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Newcastle are monitoring Ruud van Nistelrooy's situation at Manchester United as they look for a successor to Alan Shearer, who is retiring in the summer. (Telegraph)

Newcastle have also tabled a bid of £15m for Fernando Torres, although Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the Atletico Madrid striker. (Sun)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...rs/4811604.stm

Ruud wouldnt be a bad second best for Torres

tinx · 16-Mar-2006, 14:33

I was just about to post that.. I'd love Horse Face to come to the Toon, hes a legendary poacher..

Hes got Dougie Freedman goal-line skills!

CryBaby · 16-Mar-2006, 15:55

Peter Ried likes the NE and is available

Dogma · 16-Mar-2006, 18:06

Torres is my favourite player.
Let's hope he ends up at Chelsea, which would be a dream of mine!

tinx · 16-Mar-2006, 18:22

Well it would be a sensible signing. Unlike Ballack. Why you need another midfielder, I don't know..

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 18:23

Lampard's going to Barcelona though tinx, apparently he wants to go to a club capable of winning the Champions League

Napoleon · 16-Mar-2006, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Goody

Pre season tours dont count as European football

Goody · 16-Mar-2006, 18:27

Apparently central midfielders give the best head

Smoo · 16-Mar-2006, 18:31

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Originally Posted by tinx

Well it would be a sensible signing. Unlike Ballack. Why you need another midfielder, I don't know..

The only thing I can think of is that Essien will move into Makelele's position, and Ballack will take Essien's old position. Either that, or Lampard is moving to Barca

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 18:32

You heard it here first!

Raging Bull · 16-Mar-2006, 18:41

Are there no rumours about defenders Newcastle might be interested in?

~Rebel~UK~ · 16-Mar-2006, 20:25

Why waste money on defenders when u can just out-score other teams.

tinx · 16-Mar-2006, 20:28

Good plan! Bull is right though, we need defenders.

Hot Soup · 16-Mar-2006, 20:45

You've already got boumsong! What else do you need in defence!

Smoo · 16-Mar-2006, 20:46

Another three players?

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 21:40

Another four*

Napoleon · 16-Mar-2006, 21:44

Buomsong actually looked like a good defender when he was playing in Scotland :'(

Fulmineus · 16-Mar-2006, 21:57

Insert comment about Scottish league being crap here.

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