Update Tuesday 23:03: Expect developments on Snodgrass and McGugan very soon…
UPDATE: I am being told that Rangers are satisfied with our offer for striker Jelavic. We await official confirmation that bid has been accepted and I will give full details of bid as and when I know. Ohh and 2-0 to Leicester. Lets hope its more of the same in the second half.
Apologies for not posting updates over the weekend. I have been busy with work and what not but here is the latest update from myself and across the net. Feel free to follow me on twitter: bradley_whufc… I am constantly on there giving updates from the info I am sent. I would firstly like to say that I can fully understand and respect everyone’s opinion of the news I am receiving but would just like to state that at no stage is my information made up just to get people’s hopes up. Some prefer to believe it when they see it, others get excited and follow updates throughout each day. I am only giving information that I am sent, which is often highly reliable. Yes, some of it will be far fetched but it is often very accurate. I was informed about Nolan joining very early on before he did and did not fully believe it until it happened. Others like Ilan, Reid and Barrera I have often mentioned early doors as they seemed more likely. All I am doing is giving out information I am told along with what is on the net to keep everyone fully up to date.
Anyway here it is: I have been made aware at midday today that a bid has been submitted for Jelavic after long discussions on availability over the weekend and would just like to clear up the situation for you all. Rangers are in serious trouble and are close to administration and need to sell their players this window to prevent this from happening. The story today of Jelavic’s “alleged” dad was completely false and Liverpool have today distanced themselves away from any deal. It is thought it was a publicity act to gain a wider range of interest. However, I have been made fully aware that it is only West Ham that have shown an interest and enquired about his availability. After long discussions, a bid today has gone in for the player who in fact I’m led to believe is keen to join us as an ex player of ours, Bilic, has highly recommended him to join us stating that it would be a big step in the right direction for his career. If the bid is accepted, as we are currently awaiting an answer, then and only then will the player travel to East London to have a medical, hold talks and discuss personal terms despite Sky saying there were issues with his wages. Jelavic is currently on approximately £15k a week at Rangers and it is thought that we will be able to match and improve on this amount for him to sign. Am also awaiting to see if Piq or Sears are involved in the bid that has been made today. Hope that clears it up.
Secondly, I have confirmation that an offer of £3m has been sent to the office at Nottingham Forest for playmaker Lewis McGugan. It is thought that he impressed Big Sam on Saturday after a great showing and a wonder goal which has led the owners into making an offer for his services this afternoon. It is also thought that Nottingham Forest are tempted to sell due to their financial state and need of funds to buy in other areas. Keep a look out for this one.
The bidding war for Watford striker/winger Sordell seems to have forced West Ham into looking elsewhere (McGugan), though they are still trying to lure Watford into selling their prized asset to us. Only time will tell on this one.
With regards to outgoings, not much is going on. We are hoping to sell both Piquionne and Sears, though both are refusing to leave at this moment in time.
As always, any news I will update as soon as I can. Many thanks,
Bradley Palmer (Braderz)
These are not my words…but…
the financially troubled Scottish giants have accepted a £2.5 Million up front bid from West Ham with a further £2.5 Million in add ons, the player is due for a medical and to discuss personal terms within the next 48 hours
hi mate, out of interest where did you read that?? thanks.
Posted on another site – westhamfans I think, linked from newsnow.
At that price I think it would be a great deal, I'm personally sceptical but thought I'd post it anyway.
I just read on the WHUFC website that George John scored on his debut. A cracking volley from Matty Taylor corner! Just think of the service we will get now Taylor is back to fitness! I cant wait to get him back in the squad and apparently he could return for the Ipswich game. Brilliant! Nice for George John to get a goal on his debut too. Good luck to the lad
The article;
The Hammers' new loan signing from MLS club FC Dallas swivelled to smash a superb volley high into the net from the returning Matt Taylor's right-wing corner just 17 minutes into his Hammers career.
Taylor's comeback from a calf injury was another highlight, as was the sight of Guy Demel in action again after six weeks out with a thigh muscle problem.
John was the star of the show, however, looking calm in possession, strong in the tackle, quick to anticipate danger and generally assured on his first appearance in a claret and blue shirt.
Nice
sounds promising mate……I am looking forward to seeing Demel cover the right back spot aswell.
Definitely mate. Demel looked very promising in his 2 appearances for us and had a lot going forward. This will help us gain more width on the pitch and stop us having to play so narrow. Having Taylor back is going to be like a new signing! He was responsible for creating the majority of our goals before his injury and will give us a valuable outlet on the wing.
Already the line up looks a lot better when you look at it;
Green
Demel Tomkins Faye McCartney
Faubert Nolan Noble Taylor
Cole Baldock
Now thats a team that can play some football. We have width, creativity and a little bit of pace down the right with Faubert and Demel. It will be interesting to see the kind of football Allardyce will play with that team at his disposal.
anyone has an insight on who were the trialists in today's game?
So Maynard's gone to wigan for £2M…
I think he'd have been good for us… £2M..
A side that is almost sure to go down. How does that deal make any sense?
They probably have him on the same terms we had players last year – if they go down he gets a walk on the contract.
Martinez is a good manager, better than he looks right now and Wigan are not adrift. The fat lady isn't quite ready yet, but she's backstage having a large brandy! They might just escape with a bit more firepower upfront.
So obvioulsy Dave Wheelan thinks its worth the gamble, and Martinez could have gone to Villa but stayed so there's loyalty there both ways. He won't sack Martinez, so his other choice is to back him with new players. Good luck to em I say.
Well put mate. I like Martinez. He is an attacking manager who plays good football and gets the best out of players. He is loyal too which is almost unheard of in the modern game!
You're bang on the money when you say its not over yet. Its seriously tight at the bottom of the prem and Wigan are only 4 points away from being out of the drop zone. There is just under half a season to go and with a shrewd signing or two then maybe Martinez can work his magic again and keep them up. It will be a little tougher now QPR have Hughes and a serious war chest to spend, but I feel this will go right down to the wire and maybe Wigan can beat the bookies odds for another season.
I like Martinez sure. I guess I really hoped we could get Maynard. Oh well.
Wigan have been playing with relegation for a few seasons same as we were. Should be in an interesting end of season.
QPR should really be out of it now with Hughes and the money they have to spend, but I have a sneaky feeling that they are building a big on a sand pit!
I might just have a little flutter on Wigan beating the drop, bet the odds are tremendously long.
There must have been a release clause of letting him go to a premier league club. i'm sure we offered more than 2 million in the summer and they said they wanted 5 mill from us??
doesn't make sense!!
Any new news on transfers today Braderz??