City target Dos Santos

Eyepopper · 25th March 2008, 15:08

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Barcelona's 18-year-old forward Giovani dos Santos has emerged as a leading target for Manchester City, according to the player's father Zizinho. The Mexico international broke into Barca's senior ranks ahead of schedule last season, but this term has seen first team opportunities limited. Fellow starlet Bojan Krkic has stolen the plaudits this year for his meteoric rise, in a turn of events that has reduced Dos Santos somewhat to the periphery at Camp Nou. City boss Sven Goran Eriksson is likely to be armed with a healthy transfer kitty in the summer and the capture of Dos Santos would likely sate the appetite of the Eastlands faithful for world class talent. Whether the player would make the move to England though, remains very much subject to conjecture. 'There is interest from Manchester City'; Zizinho told Mexican newspaper El Universal. However, I cannot give more information now as Giovani's agent is the one in charge of all this, it's him who is dealing with negotiations.' 'I can't say for sure if Giovani will go to another team. There are still games to play in La Liga and while there are he's only thinking about Barcelona. We don't want to get ahead of ourselves, there is interest but first he has to concentrate on Barcelona.' Dos Santos has played 25 times for Barca this season in all competitions, scoring once in a UEFA Champions League game with Stuttgart.

Be interesting to see what City get up to this summer...

Snake Doctor · 25th March 2008, 15:09

Something tells me they will splash the cash in an effort to get closer to the Champions League places... It will be interesting to see the top of the League next year, with us, Arsenal and Chelsea still strong, and Tottenham having a better season I reckon the fight for the 7-8 first places could be tight...

Scholesy_LEGEND · 25th March 2008, 15:11

Maybe it'll be a great stepping stone to one of the big clubs for him.

Wes · 25th March 2008, 15:12

They've got the best left winger in the league. They need a fucking good centre foward and right winger. Not a bad side atm.

davisjw · 25th March 2008, 16:52

Read that- he wont leave over the summer, he's young enough to know that he has to ride the bench a bit longer. Barca will probably let loose of Ronaldinho this summer so he'll get more chances...

City will splash this summer and Sven has proven he knows what to do on club level- will make things very interesting... Liverpool better start cutting the loose ends or they'll have a lot more trouble there way next season

Scholesy · 25th March 2008, 16:53

Hes pretty poor, well overated.

Ballache · 25th March 2008, 17:08

he will get raped in the PL.

ecantona7 · 25th March 2008, 17:21

there's no way he's going to shitty.

gaffs · 25th March 2008, 18:26

Could be true. His agent is Pini Zahari has been asking for more money from Barca.

Count Duckula · 25th March 2008, 19:04

Weren't we strongly linked with him not long ago?

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 25th March 2008, 19:14

We should grab him before they do...He would be excellent cover for Nani and Ronaldo long term...

snootyjim · 25th March 2008, 20:54

Meant to be a top prospect.

Don't see how top prospect and City are compatible really...

IhabX7 · 25th March 2008, 21:10

Have watched him a lot this season, not really impressed.

REd FUn DevIl · 25th March 2008, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Scholesy

Hes pretty poor, well overated.

and thats the reason why Bojan gets a chance on the team before him.

Even when Messi and Ronaldhino are not playing.

kanchelskis14 · 25th March 2008, 22:03

Wow, the young players are getting so young nowadays that even at 18, highly rated players are deemed failures it seems. Dos Santos looked the real deal in the youth teams at both club and national level, surely if he's had a few patchy performances at 18, that doesn't make him rubbish?

rotherham_red · 25th March 2008, 22:10

k14 - he's good, but he's not on the level of a Bojan, Aguero, Anderson, Pato etc. Plus, his attitude stinks...

Raven_Blade · 25th March 2008, 22:17

I think this is one player we should leave alone. Dos Santos is talented but is clearly not consistent enough for the Premier League. If Man City think they can do better, let them bid all they want.

kanchelskis14 · 26th March 2008, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

I think this is one player we should leave alone. Dos Santos is talented but is clearly not consistent enough for the Premier League. If Man City think they can do better, let them bid all they want.

While i don't particularly want us to sign Dos Santos, nor do we need him, again, i find it remarkable that people don't want us to sign a 'talented' 18 year old because he is 'inconsistent'.

enghuei · 26th March 2008, 00:34

There's no place for him in our starting 11. He's not leaving Barca to sit on the bench in Old Trafford.

gaffs · 26th March 2008, 12:53

He and his agent have been asking for a wage increase while he's hardly been playing. He thinks he's big time already.

While Barcas other young talent Bojan has been getting games and scoring goals. Apparently he's a modest, well grounded young lad - total contrast to Dos Santos.

Though Dos Santos could still turn out to be a top player, he has the talent from what I have seen of him.

Name Changed · 1st April 2008, 23:04

He will be a good player. He is only 18..

Yankee Red · 1st April 2008, 23:31

Definently will be class. As will his teammate Bojan, though he's already becoming quite a find. He had a nice finish today against Schalke I heard.

Spammy · 1st April 2008, 23:54

I'd rather he came to us, please

GlastonSpur · 27th May 2008, 01:42

Spurs discuss £7m move for Barcelona striker Dos Santos

"Tottenham are in pole position to sign Barcelona's Giovani dos Santos after discussing a £7million deal.

The 19-year-old midfielder, son of former Brazil international Zizinho, has been interesting Manchester City and Chelsea but his preference is to join Tottenham manager Juande Ramos.

Giovani has endured a rough ride in Spain where he has failed to win over the crowd fully despite some outstanding performances. He scored a hat-trick against Real Murcia during the last game of the season earlier this month - and he has staunch supporters within the game.

One is former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard, currently linked with the vacant Chelsea job, who told the teenager he would take him to his next club.

Ramos sees the slightly-built Mexico international as a player who can develop and provide the ammunition for his strike force as he continues to rebuild for next season."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...os-Santos.html

Would be nice ... I hope the story is true and that Ramos has used his persuasive powers to extol the attractions of joining Modric in the evolving Spurs team.

Sam#1 · 27th May 2008, 01:43

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Spurs discuss £7m move for Barcelona striker Dos Santos

Tottenham are in pole position to sign Barcelona's Giovani dos Santos after discussing a £7million deal.

The 19-year-old midfielder, son of former Brazil international Zizinho, has been interesting Manchester City and Chelsea but his preference is to join Tottenham manager Juande Ramos.

Giovani has endured a rough ride in Spain where he has failed to win over the crowd fully despite some outstanding performances. He scored a hat-trick against Real Murcia during the last game of the season earlier this month - and he has staunch supporters within the game.

One is former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard, currently linked with the vacant Chelsea job, who told the teenager he would take him to his next club.

Ramos sees the slightly-built Mexico international as a player who can develop and provide the ammunition for his strike force as he continues to rebuild for next season

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...os-Santos.html

Would be nice ... I hope the story is true and that Ramos has used his persuasive powers to extol the attractions of joining Modric in the evolving Spurs team.

Get ready to say bye to Berbatov...

giggs-beckham · 27th May 2008, 01:47

Next season, spurs>liverpool

GlastonSpur · 27th May 2008, 01:54

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

Get ready to say bye to Berbatov...

Maybe, yes ... even probably.

But you never know, if we signed dos Santos and somehow pulled Veloso out of the hat to go with him and Modric, Berbatov just might be persuaded that next season could be worth him sticking around for:

----------- Veloso --------
Lennon --- Modric - dos Santos

Not a bad midfield to be playing in front of, though probably a pipe-dream

Still, I haven't yet abandoned absolutely all hope of Berbatov staying.

crappycraperson · 27th May 2008, 01:56

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Maybe, yes ... even probably.

But you never know, if we signed dos Santos and somehow pulled Veloso out of the hat to go with him and Modric, Berbatov just might be persuaded that next season could be worth him sticking around for:

----------- Veloso --------
Lennon --- Modric - dos Santos

Not a bad midfield to be playing in front of, though probably a pipe-dream

Still, I haven't yet abandoned absolutely all hope of Berbatov staying.

What happened to your beloved Jenas?

carpy · 27th May 2008, 02:02

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Maybe, yes ... even probably.

But you never know, if we signed dos Santos and somehow pulled Veloso out of the hat to go with him and Modric, Berbatov just might be persuaded that next season could be worth him sticking around for:

----------- Veloso --------
Lennon --- Modric - dos Santos

Not a bad midfield to be playing in front of, though probably a pipe-dream

Still, I haven't yet abandoned absolutely all hope of Berbatov staying.

It seems pretty apparent that Berbatov wants to go. The only reason I could see him staying would be if Spurs price him out of any move. If they do that, I'm not sure how professional he would be (he'd most likely act like a tosser until they're forced to sell him in January).

GlastonSpur · 27th May 2008, 02:04

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

What happened to your beloved Jenas?

In that midfield he'd have to fight for his place, just like Nani, Anderson and Hargreaves have to fight for theirs in Man. Utd's team.

But Jenas is versatile. He can play well in RM, so maybe Lennon would lose out. Or maybe in some games we'd play with a 5-man midfield. Or maybe dos Santos would have to fight for his place and Modric would play LM with Jenas in AM.

The permutations would be endless and a nice problem to have.

esmufc07 · 27th May 2008, 02:18

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Originally Posted by GlastonSpur

Maybe, yes ... even probably.

But you never know, if we signed dos Santos and somehow pulled Veloso out of the hat to go with him and Modric, Berbatov just might be persuaded that next season could be worth him sticking around for:

----------- Veloso --------
Lennon --- Modric - dos Santos

Not a bad midfield to be playing in front of, though probably a pipe-dream

Still, I haven't yet abandoned absolutely all hope of Berbatov staying.

If you indeed get that midfield and can keep a defence consisting of Bale, Woodgate, King and Hutton and manage to keep them all fit, you could well get that top 4 next season.

Spurs are going to kick ass next year I'm sure.

cesc's_mullet · 27th May 2008, 02:35

Haha.

Got to hand it to Glaston, he's an optimistic son of a gun. I doubt they'll sign Dos Santon.

Though I'll be sure to watch Modric closely next season, I really like this guy.

25th March 2008, 15:09	#2 (permalink)
Snake Doctor Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,619	Something tells me they will splash the cash in an effort to get closer to the Champions League places... It will be interesting to see the top of the League next year, with us, Arsenal and Chelsea still strong, and Tottenham having a better season I reckon the fight for the 7-8 first places could be tight...

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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	Maybe it'll be a great stepping stone to one of the big clubs for him.

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Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,712	They've got the best left winger in the league. They need a fucking good centre foward and right winger. Not a bad side atm.

25th March 2008, 16:52	#5 (permalink)
davisjw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,270	Read that- he wont leave over the summer, he's young enough to know that he has to ride the bench a bit longer. Barca will probably let loose of Ronaldinho this summer so he'll get more chances... City will splash this summer and Sven has proven he knows what to do on club level- will make things very interesting... Liverpool better start cutting the loose ends or they'll have a lot more trouble there way next season

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Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brap Posts: 3,810	Hes pretty poor, well overated.

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Ballache First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Botkyrka-Stockholms fattigaste Komun :( Posts: 6,127	he will get raped in the PL.

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ecantona7 unlucky bet winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whatever happens, there are always things you could have done better. You score two goals and you usually feel you could have done better.You score two goals and you usually feel you could have scored a third. That's what makes you progress in life. Posts: 6,695	there's no way he's going to shitty.

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gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: E236 - New Member of the K Stand Barmy Army Posts: 3,403	Could be true. His agent is Pini Zahari has been asking for more money from Barca.

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Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 5,828	Weren't we strongly linked with him not long ago?

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 20,061	We should grab him before they do...He would be excellent cover for Nani and Ronaldo long term...

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,455	He will be a good player. He is only 18..

25th March 2008, 20:54	#12 (permalink)
snootyjim In most joy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The land of the Chelski 'I'm supporting my local team' bunch Posts: 2,875	Meant to be a top prospect. Don't see how top prospect and City are compatible really...

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IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,179	Have watched him a lot this season, not really impressed.

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kanchelskis14 Transfer Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: The slums of Hackney Posts: 12,653	Wow, the young players are getting so young nowadays that even at 18, highly rated players are deemed failures it seems. Dos Santos looked the real deal in the youth teams at both club and national level, surely if he's had a few patchy performances at 18, that doesn't make him rubbish?

25th March 2008, 22:10	#16 (permalink)
rotherham_red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,089	k14 - he's good, but he's not on the level of a Bojan, Aguero, Anderson, Pato etc. Plus, his attitude stinks...

25th March 2008, 22:17	#17 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,184	I think this is one player we should leave alone. Dos Santos is talented but is clearly not consistent enough for the Premier League. If Man City think they can do better, let them bid all they want.

26th March 2008, 00:34	#19 (permalink)
enghuei Cheats at Tetris Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the locals boo on their own National Team. Funny, but true. Posts: 2,053	There's no place for him in our starting 11. He's not leaving Barca to sit on the bench in Old Trafford.

26th March 2008, 12:53	#20 (permalink)
gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: E236 - New Member of the K Stand Barmy Army Posts: 3,403	He and his agent have been asking for a wage increase while he's hardly been playing. He thinks he's big time already. While Barcas other young talent Bojan has been getting games and scoring goals. Apparently he's a modest, well grounded young lad - total contrast to Dos Santos. Though Dos Santos could still turn out to be a top player, he has the talent from what I have seen of him.

1st April 2008, 23:31	#22 (permalink)
Yankee Red SirRedDevilFan7 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulf Coast.....Livin' Life, but the edited version. Posts: 2,537	Definently will be class. As will his teammate Bojan, though he's already becoming quite a find. He had a nice finish today against Schalke I heard.

1st April 2008, 23:54	#23 (permalink)
Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 11,942	I'd rather he came to us, please

27th May 2008, 01:42	#24 (permalink)
GlastonSpur Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,494	Spurs discuss £7m move for Barcelona striker Dos Santos "Tottenham are in pole position to sign Barcelona's Giovani dos Santos after discussing a £7million deal. The 19-year-old midfielder, son of former Brazil international Zizinho, has been interesting Manchester City and Chelsea but his preference is to join Tottenham manager Juande Ramos. Giovani has endured a rough ride in Spain where he has failed to win over the crowd fully despite some outstanding performances. He scored a hat-trick against Real Murcia during the last game of the season earlier this month - and he has staunch supporters within the game. One is former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard, currently linked with the vacant Chelsea job, who told the teenager he would take him to his next club. Ramos sees the slightly-built Mexico international as a player who can develop and provide the ammunition for his strike force as he continues to rebuild for next season." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...os-Santos.html Would be nice ... I hope the story is true and that Ramos has used his persuasive powers to extol the attractions of joining Modric in the evolving Spurs team.

27th May 2008, 01:47	#26 (permalink)
giggs-beckham Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,114	Next season, spurs>liverpool

27th May 2008, 02:35	#32 (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	Haha. Got to hand it to Glaston, he's an optimistic son of a gun. I doubt they'll sign Dos Santon. Though I'll be sure to watch Modric closely next season, I really like this guy.