The Albion Roar
97.2FM
Yes, very good. It wasn't me that re-raised the transfer window but now that the Roar and PB have....
When asked about whether taking Krul on a loan had limited our options, there was a flat assertion that Janssen "was never available on a loan". It seems odd given that a) BHAFC were in no position to inquire about a loan deal and b) he went out on loan to Fenerbahce a week later. (Where he can't stop scoring apparently). All water under the bridge. As you were.
Not odd at all - it's pretty straight forward. You're making out that we'd only decided to look at Janssen's availability after we'd secured Krul. That, of course, is utter nonsense. The Albion knew exactly his status regarding his availability. We made a direct approach to Spurs at the last minute because we'd missed our previous targets who were higher up the 'wants list' than Janssen. If Spurs were interested in loaning him out, it implied they felt he had a future there. He didn't - he was only made available on sale.
The fact that Janssen turned us down lumbered Spurs with a player they no longer wanted. After August 31, seeing as a loan to an English club was no longer an option, he had little choice but to get a loan abroad.