Adebayor Agrees Milan Move

UnofficialDevil · 5th June 2008, 11:16

According to sources in Italy, Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed to join AC Milan, and all that is required to complete the deal is for the Rossoneri to meet the Gunners’ €40m asking price.

€40m

Milan are well known to be in the market for a top class centre forward, and a couple of weeks ago Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced that the club would be signing one out of Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba, Adebayor or Amauri.

With the latter having since joined Juventus, only three of these possibilities remain, and according to sources in Italy, it is Adebayor who will be filling the gap in the Rossoneri frontline.

Adebayor has come to an agreement over personal terms to join the Diavoli, and all that is required to complete the deal is for Milan to meet Arsenal’s asking price, which is set at a cool €40m.

Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani would ideally like to lower this price, but are prepared to break the bank having recently vowed to spend big this summer.

Only a few days ago, Adebayor vowed to stay at Arsenal.

“I came to Arsenal with a mission to succeed," he explained.

"I’ve assured the gaffer Arsène Wenger I’ll stay because I believe in the team and I want to assure the fans my concentration is here. I have no reason to leave so I’ll stay to ensure that together we’ll win silverware."

Mathieu Flamini has already joined Milan on a free transfer this summer, while Aliaksandr Hleb seems almost certain to follow him out of the exit door. If Adebayor were to leave too, it would certainly be an almost irreparable blow to Arsenal ahead of the 2008/09 season.

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=724190

€40m for Adebayor, when Villa is going for 24m

Scholesy_LEGEND · 5th June 2008, 11:21

he has retired.

Drifter · 5th June 2008, 11:23

If true.Things are not right at the arse.

samabachan · 5th June 2008, 11:24

No way it'll be 40m. 20 maybe 25 at most.

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:24

I call bullshit.

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 5th June 2008, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scholesy_LEGEND

he has retired.

KeyserSoze · 5th June 2008, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scholesy_LEGEND

he has retired.

Paz · 5th June 2008, 11:26

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Originally Posted by samabachan

No way it'll be 40m. 20 maybe 25 at most.

it's 40m Euro's which is roughly £30m

Peter Woolgrove · 5th June 2008, 11:26

i dont believe that.
£31million is too much for him

pert · 5th June 2008, 11:26

He is a fantastic player, bit high that figure quoted

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:27

Considering where we're at, 30 million would be fair.

Bape · 5th June 2008, 11:30

I think it's bull.

Justin · 5th June 2008, 11:31

Sure Milan didn't sign Kanu by mistake?

Paz · 5th June 2008, 11:31

Top · 5th June 2008, 11:33

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Considering where we're at, 30 million would be fair.

It would be ridiculous.
But it won't happen. Goal is a glorified version of Tribalfootball.

GE · 5th June 2008, 11:39

Bollox

After his performance last season, he's arguably the best striker in the world, Arsenal would not let him leave.

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Top

It would be ridiculous.
But it won't happen. Goal is a glorified version of Tribalfootball.

I know, but he’s contracted and thus we’re in a position to dictate the proceedings.

Also when you consider he’s relatively young, where we’re at as a club and todays inflated market - £30 isn’t that unrealistic.

Really, It’s no difference to you guys saying £50 (not including all the muppetry amounts) million for Ronaldo is somewhat-good money.

But not only do I think it's bollox, I don’t think AC have that kind of money lying around either. I don’t really remember them breaking the bank for players, and £30 million would certainly be breaking the bank.

Spoonatov · 5th June 2008, 11:45

£50m for Ronaldo? and the rest. Especially if Adebayor's going to fetch around £30m. I'd bite off Milan's hands, if I were Wenger.(if this has any truth in it)

Dippersripper · 5th June 2008, 11:46

He is worth 30 million considering Torres moved for 26 million last season.

samabachan · 5th June 2008, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Paz

it's 40m Euro's which is roughly £30m

Congratulations you know the exchange rate. My comment still stands 20-25 at most. Nobody is crazy enough to pay more than that for a guy who needs about 10 chances to score.

KingEric7 · 5th June 2008, 11:50

That's an outrageous sum really based on one season of top class performance.

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:50

I don't think Villa will go for £17, in fact I think there's no chance he will if more then one tem go in for him.

Brwned · 5th June 2008, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Dippersripper

He is worth 30 million considering Torres moved for 26 million last season.

But Torres is better than Adebayor, £25m seems more like a fair price but since it would be a move from one big team to another the extra £5m would be expected.

Anyway, it's clearly bollocks.

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:52

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Originally Posted by KingEric7

That's an outrageous sum really based on one season of top class performance.

But all things have to be considered.

Look at Torres last season, he really didn't ever have a 'breakout' season at Athletico, yet went for £26. They're similar ages too.

Spoonatov · 5th June 2008, 11:55

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

But all things have to be considered.

Look at Torres last season, he really didn't ever have a 'breakout' season at Athletico, yet went for £26. They're similar ages too.

Spanish, Italian and English players come at a premium.

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brwned

But Torres is better than Adebayor, £25m seems more like a fair price but since it would be a move from one big team to another the extra £5m would be expected.

Anyway, it's clearly bollocks.

According to whom? Though I'd agree myself, it's besides the point.

Torres hadn't had a breakthrough season at Athletico, in fact he was mostly unfulfilled potential. Adebayor's got one massive breakout season on him which would inflate the price to silly proportions.

And like you said, it's testicles.

cesc's_mullet · 5th June 2008, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

Spanish, Italian and English players come at a premium.

Good point, very true.

peterstorey · 5th June 2008, 12:27

Sounds like a right load of old fanny.

Dippersripper · 5th June 2008, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brwned

But Torres is better than Adebayor, £25m seems more like a fair price but since it would be a move from one big team to another the extra £5m would be expected.

Anyway, it's clearly bollocks.

Not sure about that. Torres scored only 3 goals away from home while Adebayor's were more balanced (10 at home and 14 away I think).

Richter · 5th June 2008, 12:33

I wonder if Milan talked to Adebayor or Arsenal first.

crappycraperson · 5th June 2008, 12:38

It would be idiotic for Arsenal not sell at above 20m pounds.

I still think he is not in the top most bracket of strikers who should fetch that must. Sell him and replace him with Villa.

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UnofficialDevil Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Love United. Posts: 1,806	Adebayor Agrees Milan Move According to sources in Italy, Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed to join AC Milan, and all that is required to complete the deal is for the Rossoneri to meet the Gunners’ €40m asking price. €40m Milan are well known to be in the market for a top class centre forward, and a couple of weeks ago Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced that the club would be signing one out of Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba, Adebayor or Amauri. With the latter having since joined Juventus, only three of these possibilities remain, and according to sources in Italy, it is Adebayor who will be filling the gap in the Rossoneri frontline. Adebayor has come to an agreement over personal terms to join the Diavoli, and all that is required to complete the deal is for Milan to meet Arsenal’s asking price, which is set at a cool €40m. Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani would ideally like to lower this price, but are prepared to break the bank having recently vowed to spend big this summer. Only a few days ago, Adebayor vowed to stay at Arsenal. “I came to Arsenal with a mission to succeed," he explained. "I’ve assured the gaffer Arsène Wenger I’ll stay because I believe in the team and I want to assure the fans my concentration is here. I have no reason to leave so I’ll stay to ensure that together we’ll win silverware." Mathieu Flamini has already joined Milan on a free transfer this summer, while Aliaksandr Hleb seems almost certain to follow him out of the exit door. If Adebayor were to leave too, it would certainly be an almost irreparable blow to Arsenal ahead of the 2008/09 season. http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=724190 €40m for Adebayor, when Villa is going for 24m

5th June 2008, 11:21	#2 (permalink)
Scholesy_LEGEND Incorrigible pest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.N.I.T.E.D, United are the team for me, with a nick-nack-paddy-whack, give the dog a bone, why don't Shitty fook off home! Posts: 2,278	he has retired.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,131	If true.Things are not right at the arse.

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samabachan Cockface McSticklebrick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: He plays on the left, he plays on the riiiiiiiight, our boy Ronaldo made you look shite. Posts: 3,997	No way it'll be 40m. 20 maybe 25 at most.

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 8,610	I call bullshit.

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Peter Woolgrove Youth Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The middle of nowhere, quite literally. Posts: 254	i dont believe that. £31million is too much for him

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pert Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,166	He is a fantastic player, bit high that figure quoted

5th June 2008, 11:27	#11 (permalink)
cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 8,610	Considering where we're at, 30 million would be fair.

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Bape Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,415	I think it's bull.

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Justin First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16,421	Sure Milan didn't sign Kanu by mistake?

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Paz Smudger lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ...corner by Beckham, punched out by James.....CANTONAAAAAA!! Posts: 7,354

5th June 2008, 11:39	#16 (permalink)
GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester, Broughton Park - Salford Posts: 9,086	Bollox After his performance last season, he's arguably the best striker in the world, Arsenal would not let him leave.

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,959	£50m for Ronaldo? and the rest. Especially if Adebayor's going to fetch around £30m. I'd bite off Milan's hands, if I were Wenger.(if this has any truth in it)

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Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: His first touch lets him down, But then he bends it round, inch perfectly, And look who’s on the end of it, Wayne Rooney Posts: 8,449	He is worth 30 million considering Torres moved for 26 million last season.

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KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 13,251	That's an outrageous sum really based on one season of top class performance.

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 8,610	I don't think Villa will go for £17, in fact I think there's no chance he will if more then one tem go in for him.

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 8,650	Sounds like a right load of old fanny.

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Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,284	I wonder if Milan talked to Adebayor or Arsenal first.

5th June 2008, 12:38	#31 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,226	It would be idiotic for Arsenal not sell at above 20m pounds. I still think he is not in the top most bracket of strikers who should fetch that must. Sell him and replace him with Villa.