Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[Yeboii 1,844]

The French High Courts ruling that top earners (or their employers) will be liable for 75% tax for 2013 and 2014 earnings may have an effect on player availability.

Might not apply to Monaco players (tax-free status?) but will certainly apply to PSG and other French clubs. There's a big hit there either for the player or the club.

That is a lot of money France are making people pay. If I was rich in France I would just move from the country.

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Realistically, what strikers are available in January?

Arsenal will probably be looking out for one. Berbatov for a year isn't a bad move for them, if the deal is done.

Anyone been watching Pato, is he still injury prone? I heard he wants a move back to Europe

[yuvala 2,167]

Realistically, what strikers are available in January?

Arsenal will probably be looking out for one. Berbatov for a year isn't a bad move for them, if the deal is done.

Anyone been watching Pato, is he still injury prone? I heard he wants a move back to Europe

I really dont think there is anyone good enough for us who is available

[bababoom 4,478]

ScottAnderson#LFC @ScottAndy10 2m

Yes! Just got the news that Mohammed Salah is to be signed tomorrow at noon.

Was the best player on the pitch when we played Basel away, should be a good signing.

[MHL 47 378]

If I was rich in France I would just move from the country.

And that's the point, the ruling said that the employee or the employer is liable for this levy/tax. If the clubs don't pay it, then the player will have to, and by means of the law.

There will maybe be a few who'll want to jump ship and quick, perhaps the clubs will want to get them out just as quick.

[blu35_army 551]

Realistically, what strikers are available in January?

Arsenal will probably be looking out for one. Berbatov for a year isn't a bad move for them, if the deal is done.

Anyone been watching Pato, is he still injury prone? I heard he wants a move back to Europe

we can take the advantages of Mandzukic situation,,maybe around 20-25m is enough to get him. also,,mario state in media that he didn't want to be bench warmer if Lewy comes...

[Tomo 21,733]

Truthfully, i would prefer we just signed a centre midfielder this month, with KDB going out as that's as good as confirmed.

A mid season overhaul is not a good idea, especially as we are getting in our stride.

[Yeboii 1,844]

And that's the point, the ruling said that the employee or the employer is liable for this levy/tax. If the clubs don't pay it, then the player will have to, and by means of the law.

There will maybe be a few who'll want to jump ship and quick, perhaps the clubs will want to get them out just as quick.

Im not only talking about footballers in France. Everyone that's wealthy in France is required to give up 75% of their profits to the tax. That's ridiculous! They won't be attracting any kind of brilliant people to their country with this tax, nor will they keep their brilliant people.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If Essien does leave then I don't think we should buy anyone to replace him. It'll be better to give that role to someone like Chalobah because it'll help him develop his career here and could be a great reward for his recent loan spells.

[Jase 43,479]

It's somewhat of a surprise really that we aren't looking to get Cabaye given he would be suitable for our pivot and help to solve our issues there.

[Strike 7,217]

It's somewhat of a surprise really that we aren't looking to get Cabaye given he would be suitable for our pivot and help to solve our issues there.

Yeah. Whatever problems he had last season - depression, injuries - seems to have overcome them

[mediator 2,026]

If Essien does leave then I don't think we should buy anyone to replace him. It'll be better to give that role to someone like Chalobah because it'll help him develop his career here and could be a great reward for his recent loan spells.

Chalobah or Aké. The later was good when he played for us last year when needed.

What we need is a world class starting pivot. Rambo + a new one, something really strong for big games. But we could see something like Aké + MVG as backup (if mikel and Essien leaves)

So Rambo - Witsel / Gundogan / Matic / Pogba (is he homegrown?) with Aké - MVG as backup

and in case of injury, Luiz is still there

[bushman 2,043]

Today, all I read about Costa to the goons. I do not mean to sound panicky, but Chelsea must prevent him from joining Arsenal, I feel. Courtous ought to be used as a leverage here, if possible. Costa is too dangerous, he could help them tremendously.

[Shakez 755]

We are not getting a striker this window 100% and it's logical, rarely a top one is available in january. A central midfield is stil an option though, as that was what José hinted.

[Thendo 1,088]

No striker in january according to Mou, hopefully we're still in for a cm tho.

[Pizy 18,368]

Glad that we're waiting until the summer for a striker. Judging by Jose's answer to that question about whether or not we'd be active at all this window it sounds like a CM will be a certainty this month.

[mediator 2,026]

Haha that's funny

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[edetarod 2,155]

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