So United may still be after Anelka?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...9520-19247231/

CISSE KEY TO NIC DEAL
05/06/2007

Article: ANELKA'S RED ALERT
BOLTON will only let Nicolas Anelka join Manchester United if they manage to sign Djibril Cisse from Liverpool.

Cisse has returned to Liverpool after a loan spell at Marseille but Anfield boss Rafa Benitez is ready to listen to offers for the out-offavour France striker.

Bolton lead the chase for Cisse, although Liverpool's £6m asking price is likely to prove too high for them.

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Liverpool want to cash in on Cisse, after Benitez decided he was not part of his plans.

But if Bolton can persuade Liverpool to lower their price or allow them to take Cisse on loan next season, Anelka could still complete his £8m switch to United.

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside yesterday denied United were interested in Anelka - but sources confirmed Old Trafford chief executive David Gill did make an inquiry last week over the availability of the 28-year-old striker.

Cisse is going to Benfica as part of the Simao deal, I thought it was all but done.

Originally Posted by BryanRobson'sLiver

Cisse is going to Benfica as part of the Simao deal, I thought it was all but done.

I've no idea but why would Gil phone Gartside to ask about Anelka only to say he isn't interested?

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

I've no idea but why would Gil phone Gartside to ask about Anelka only to say he isn't interested?

I phoned a car insurance company once and after my price was quoted I wasn't interested

Originally Posted by BryanRobson'sLiver

I phoned a car insurance company once and after my price was quoted I wasn't interested

Hmmm, valid point. Not really what Gartside suggested though.

I doubt cisse is going anywhere but france. 25m euros for ribery to bayern I see...makes the deals for nani and anderson look great.

Originally Posted by sharath

I doubt cisse is going anywhere but france. 25m euros for ribery to bayern I see...makes the deals for nani and anderson look great.

Bayern are certainly throw in the Hargreaves cash about. Btw, I thought Anelka had some sort of agreement/buyout clause that allows him to go for £8 million?

i wonder if the anelka deal failed to get off the ground because none of the players that they wanted were available or willing to go, smith is banging on about a new deal, lord snooty would surely prefer a move to london ie west am, just a thought.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

I've no idea but why would Gil phone Gartside to ask about Anelka only to say he isn't interested?

I'm telling you, it was a prank.

I can picture him and Fergie holding back the giggles trying to keep it together.

They also phoned Ken Bates to ask him if his refrigerator was running....

My mate is that convinced that Anelka is coming to united that he has bet money on it and he is as tight as 2 coats of paint

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Hmmm, valid point. Not really what Gartside suggested though.

Didn't Gartside say that he phoned Gill?

Originally Posted by elephantstone

My mate is that convinced that Anelka is coming to united that he has bet money on it and he is as tight as 2 coats of paint

That's me convinced

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

Bayern are certainly throw in the Hargreaves cash about. Btw, I thought Anelka had some sort of agreement/buyout clause that allows him to go for £8 million?

I thought you didn't care where the Hargreaves money was being spent?

Originally Posted by The Return of JC

Didn't Gartside say that he phoned Gill?

Youssou N'Dour rang them both up on a conference call and then hung up after doing a bit of heavy berating.

Originally Posted by BryanRobson'sLiver

I thought you didn't care where the Hargreaves money was being spent?

I don't. Surprised it hasn't been spent on Phil Jagielka and Scott Parker as you must be. Surely with these being cheaper and better than OH they'd be brilliant signings for Bayern. Why do you think they haven't gone after these 2?

in preferring a slightly eccentric, aloof, mercurial French striker who can't seem to settle at previous clubs - bearing in mind our track record with this kind of individual?

Let's sign Cisse.








Yep. I'm alone.

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

I don't. Surprised it hasn't been spent on Phil Jagielka and Scott Parker as you must be. Surely with these being cheaper and better than OH they'd be brilliant signings for Bayern. Why do you think they haven't gone after these 2?

I doubt either of them want to move to German football, since it's hayday in the late 90s the german leagure has fallen significantly behind the Spanish, English and Italian leagues in terms of quality and in terms of the money they have to throw around.
Also take in to account the fact that Parker has moved back to London because he does not like it "Up North" what do you think his chances of settling in Germany are? And why if you are a good Sale lad and rising star of the England setup would you want to go and play in a league fast becoming second rate and where nobody will see you so your international prospects will be damaged.

Originally Posted by BryanRobson'sLiver

I doubt either of them want to move to German football, since it's hayday in the late 90s the german leagure has fallen significantly behind the Spanish, English and Italian leagues in terms of quality and in terms of the money they have to throw around.
Also take in to account the fact that Parker has moved back to London because he does not like it "Up North" what do you think his chances of settling in Germany are? And why if you are a good Sale lad and rising star of the England setup would you want to go and play in a league fast becoming second rate and where nobody will see you so your international prospects will be damaged.

So Munich were well in for them but they turned them down? You are actually delusional aren't you.

Apparently United made a big effort to sign Parker but he thinks United are on a downward slope and West Ham will dominate English football over
the upcoming decade.

Originally Posted by Fuzzy Dunlop

Apparently United made a big effort to sign Parker but he thinks United are on a downward slope and West Ham will dominate English football over
the upcoming decade.

Ah but how did the Irons nip in ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal who surely must've been in for him?