6 Unlikely Football Transfer Rumours 2013
With the transfer window in full swing, some clubs are showing no signs of slowing down and traditional news sources are going into overdrive producing reams of transfer rumours that don't seem to have any substance.
This window has already had some interesting deals so far and PSG's mega-money deal for Falcao is a perfect example. It was a protracted transfer, had big clubs involved with Man City and Chelsea, ended with an astronomical fee (£51m!) and involved a truly wonderful player.
However, some of the transfers being mooted recently would be too outlandish even for Football Manager, (though this doesn't mean they won't happen).
Transfers like:
1. Lionel Messi - (Barcelona to PSG)
Any team would love to sign the diminutive Argentine, but the reported £215m release clause is a shocking amount of money by any teams standards and would truly highlight the inequalities of modern football, which is intensified further given Spanish footballs' current economic climate.
PSG have already signed Falcao and the acquisition of Messi would only further signify their intent to dominate European football, but considering the problems going on in-house at Barca they would be lucky to sign him any time soon.
Nobody would ever expect his £215m clause to be met, but Messi would still have to agree to the move which seems even less likely, considering the constant stream of success he has enjoyed at Barcelona.
2. Juan Mata - (Chelsea to Arsenal)
Mata was Chelsea's player of the season for me last year, but there have been reports that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants him out.
Nobody seems to be sure why, or if there is any truth in the rumour. He was reportedly offered as part of a player-plus-cash deal for Wayne Rooney but the club strongly denied offering either Mata or David Luiz.
Arsenal have thrown their hat into the ring for a player that would improve their team but it does seem doubtful that Chelsea would sell a player of his calibre to a rival from the same city.
Arsenal never like to pay over the odds and unless they put in a serious bid, I predict Mata will stay a Chelsea player at least until the end of the season.
3. Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona to Man Utd)
The former Arsenal captain's transfer was deemed 'the prodigal son returning' as he moved back to Barca in the summer of 2011. Fast-forward two years and the World Cup winner is being chased by the new Utd manager David Moyes.
A team as big as United always has a decent chance of signing their man, but Barca have already said that he isn't for sale and the player has a major affinity with Arsenal and their manager Arsene Wenger.
This transfer could actually happen, (just look at RVP) but the circumstances are slightly different, with Cesc at a different point in his career, playing for his dream club and the fact Barcelona have repeatedly said that they don't want to sell.
There have been further reports of Moyes tabling a larger £30m bid for the Spaniard today.
4. Wayne Rooney - (Man Utd to Chelsea)
Chelsea just don't seem to want to let this one go. The Blues have already arguably been burned with the £50m signing of Fernando Torres, but seem to be willing to invest in another slightly jaded superstar that has occasional flashes of brilliance.
Rooney is unplayable on his day, but Moyes seems keen to hold onto his man, despite Mourinho saying Rooney was his only target.
Chelsea love to sign big name strikers but this would be a gamble for the Blues and United don't have to bend to their financial clout.
Also, does Moyes really want to sanction the transfer of one of his star players so early into his United career? Until he signs a marquee player like Gareth Bale, probably not.
5. Lionel Messi (Barcelona to Man City)
Yet another bid for the 'world's best player' and yet another astronomical fee. Granted, City have reportedly only bid £103m, which could build seven schools and have money left over, according to this report.
Players like Messi don't come around that often and don't always have a 'great nemesis' like C. Ronaldo to spur them on to even greater heights, but let's be fair, any team would be grateful to have him on their team and it would be interesting to see how he fares in the EPL.
Let's be honest, he would probably set any league alight.
So, that's the list, I hope you enjoyed reading. Feel free to sub, or comment if you think I've missed any out.
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