Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
- 72,015
Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
Virgil van Dijk - move back on? (Not presently)
- Thread starter Reinelt12
- Start date
Marxo
Well-known member
The upshot of that blog is that they'll only consider selling if there's a ridiculous offer, the agent thinks £2.5 to £3M is a sensible price. The word "fantsoenlijk" is a spelling mistake, they meant "fatsoenlijk" which means decent, or respectful in this case.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
When you consider the Marseille captain went for 6 million to Newcastle, 3 million does start to look steep for a young prospect playing for an average team in the Dutch league.
Birdie Boy
Well-known member
- Jun 17, 2011
- 4,253
I read that quite positively.. They want an improved bid, going from £2m to £2.5m which is not a big jump for a player of his quality, I am sure if we we're willing at £2m another £0.5m might be in our reach. They mention that other teams, presumably Everton, Sunderland et al, all have decent (ish) centre-backs, so would he get game time? The likelihood is, if he went to Brighton is that he would start many games. And he could end up in the Premiership with us...
Glass half full man
BensGrandad
New member
Perhaps their chairman comes from the same type of stock as PARRISH at CPFC.
Pavilionaire
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 31,089
It would appear there is a shortfall of £500,000 between the clubs. It seems to me that the Dutch have more to lose than us. We have the second best defensive record in the division. If we get promoted then we will be able to afford more expensive players in the summer because of the Prem cash that comes with promotion. If the bloke wants first team football he might not get it in the Prem.
If I was Bloom I'd sit tight, but look to offload Dobbie in case we need an extra chunk of cash to seal the deal.
If I was Bloom I'd sit tight, but look to offload Dobbie in case we need an extra chunk of cash to seal the deal.
SeagullSongs
And it's all gone quiet..
Publius Ovidius
Well-known member
To be honest, It looks like we jumped in quickly and tried to prize him away, hoping he wasn't on anyone else's radar. Looks like that was a forlorn hope.
We need some f*** off big croatian centre back
We need some f*** off big croatian centre back
Werner
New member
Basically that means we've contaced Groningen in a proper way. Not sure why he says that.
Brighton sill is the only team who made a serious offer for Van Dijk.
Brighton sill is the only team who made a serious offer for Van Dijk.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
Do you think this deal will happen out of interest?
Cheeky Monkey
Well-known member
- Jul 17, 2003
- 23,616
orange zeemeeuw
Member
http://www.vi.nl/nieuws/234637/FC-Groningen-legt-bod-op-Van-Dijk-gedecideerd-terzijde.htm
I get the impression this is Groningen's attempt at a playing poker, but it all sounds a little less optimistic (based on the translation speedily provided by my Dutch wife, but she's more interested in the Great British Bake Off than The Great Big Dutch Defender)
Google Translation is:
FC Groningen submits bid for Van Dijk resolutely aside
A move to England seemed to Virgil van Dijk only a matter of time, but when it starts to FC Groningen is the defender this winter. Despite interest include Brighton & Hove Albion for the 21-year-old Van Dijk is the club of the Groningers not intend to work on an interim departure.
"These people have called us decent and indeed made an offer," says Managing Director Hans Nijland's interest Brighton. "We thank them, but the offer firmly beside us down. Moreover, we are not so strong that we are sporting a key player as Virgil can let go. "
"We immediately his agent said that it furthermore makes no sense. We show Van Dijk not go, or there really something strange happening, "continues Nijland. "For example, an insane bid where the prudential totally irresponsible to say no to say. But I do not expect. "
Henk Chin-Martin, the representative of the central defender, understands the development of Nijland, but is to exclude any premature transfer. "I think 2.5 to three million pounds a real amount," said Chin in international football on Van Dijk, who according to him on the list of five clubs from the Premier League is.
"For Virgil, it is important that he plays. This is of course in Groningen, because he also teaches, "continues the agent. "His development is more important than the first train that comes. We're so quiet view. "
I get the impression this is Groningen's attempt at a playing poker, but it all sounds a little less optimistic (based on the translation speedily provided by my Dutch wife, but she's more interested in the Great British Bake Off than The Great Big Dutch Defender)
Google Translation is:
FC Groningen submits bid for Van Dijk resolutely aside
A move to England seemed to Virgil van Dijk only a matter of time, but when it starts to FC Groningen is the defender this winter. Despite interest include Brighton & Hove Albion for the 21-year-old Van Dijk is the club of the Groningers not intend to work on an interim departure.
"These people have called us decent and indeed made an offer," says Managing Director Hans Nijland's interest Brighton. "We thank them, but the offer firmly beside us down. Moreover, we are not so strong that we are sporting a key player as Virgil can let go. "
"We immediately his agent said that it furthermore makes no sense. We show Van Dijk not go, or there really something strange happening, "continues Nijland. "For example, an insane bid where the prudential totally irresponsible to say no to say. But I do not expect. "
Henk Chin-Martin, the representative of the central defender, understands the development of Nijland, but is to exclude any premature transfer. "I think 2.5 to three million pounds a real amount," said Chin in international football on Van Dijk, who according to him on the list of five clubs from the Premier League is.
"For Virgil, it is important that he plays. This is of course in Groningen, because he also teaches, "continues the agent. "His development is more important than the first train that comes. We're so quiet view. "
Seagull on the wing
New member
That's all Double Dutch to me.....
Marxo
Well-known member
Ik heb het hier duidelijk gemaakt dat ik Nederlands spreek en heb de inhoud van het blog vertaalt maar als jullie niet kunnen lezen kan ik verder niet helpen. Mijneer zijn vrouw spreekt Nederlands maar jullie kunnen blijkbaar geen Engels!
BensGrandad
New member
I made it clear that I speak Dutch and have the contents of the blog translates but if you can not read, I can not help further. Mijneer his wife speaks Dutch but you apparently can not speak English!
What's that all about?
Marxo
Well-known member
Just wondered if someone would bother to translate it, apparently...
I do with every Language but some of the quotes we've been getting don't make sense and I mean don't make sense.
shaolinpunk
[Insert witty title here]
[tweet]294205789596446720[/tweet]
James Bond's body double
Well-known member
Well that's that then.