Winter Transfer Deadline Day!

[the4thjuliek.livejournal.com]

So today (February 2) is the day that winter transfer window closes. And let's face it, summers transfers are way more fun and worrying.

But anyway, what are your thoughts about this window? Has your club signed someone useful (or useless)? Have they missed out on any special player that you had your eye on? Any news/hopes/dreams about summer transfers? And while we're on the subject, what were the best transfers made by your club? Any shocking ones? Ones that made you weep or cheer or laugh?

There are tissues for tears and champagne for celebration available (silly, I know.)




Something worth reading (and I agree):

How much does the January transfer deadline day matter?

To keep track of things:

The Telegraph's live thread for deadline day.

The Independent's live thread.

The Guardian's live thread.

The BBC's live thread.

Also, if you're bored, let's make this a regular FFA.

Comments

Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[the4thjuliek.livejournal.com]

Paging peiro. From the Guardian:

Ooooo, look at this juicy quote from Arda Turan’s agent Ahmet Bulut. Poor Atlético. He’s such a crucial player for them.

“At the end of the season, Arda Turan will be 28, it is the right time for a transfer. That’s what we think. The transfer should be made to one of the top eight teams in Europe. If not, no.”

Who are the top eight teams in Europe? I’ve had a stab, in no particular order.

Real Madrid
Barcelona
Atlético Madrid
Bayern Munich
PSG
Chelsea
Manchester City
Juventus

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[jazzypom.livejournal.com]

Good grief. He's playing first team minutes at Atletico, they are in CL, have won prizes and considered one of the most exciting teams in recent years. On top of that, they're getting some serious investment/money. Seriously, at the moment, it can't get any better for him.

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[marsyke.livejournal.com]

gurl you forgot Man Utd! (I'm not a fan but they are pretty rich big

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[the4thjuliek.livejournal.com]

Lol, a gaffe on the Guardian's part, not mine. I think they didn't include United because they're not in the CL + shade on their lucky streak of wins.

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[peiro.livejournal.com]

Once we get Óliver and Correa back, he won't be a huge miss, but I really don't want him to leave. He's probably the most technically gifted player we have.

I always knew he wanted to go back to Galatasaray eventually, but seeing him play for another team apart from them is going to be sore on my ol' ticker. :/

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[the4thjuliek.livejournal.com]

How is it for a fan like yourself? Where would you like to see him go, aside from Gala?

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[peiro.livejournal.com]

I like watching him play so I'd probably say a PL team so I could continue to watch him. I think that's the only place he would realistically go as I don't think Bayern would want him and Serie A isn't a great place to play atm.

RE: Here's one that'll worry Atletico fans.

[the4thjuliek.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. I think Mou will always have a spot for yet another attacking midfielder at Chelsea so you can keep your fingers crossed :D If he does go to Chelsea, I'll have to start hating Arda and I'm still getting used to Filipe there :(