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| Topic Started: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:15 pm (25 Views) | |
| Olivavu (old account) | Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:15 pm Post #1 |
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Rafael van der Vaart: Bargain £8M Dutch Master Up for Grabs - Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal & Chelsea Lead Chase According to reports in the Spanish, Dutch and German press Rafael van der Vaart will be allowed to leave the Bernabeu for a knockdown fee of just £8m. Chelsea have reportedly been offered the player while Italian side Napoli have been strongly linked though may struggle with his wages. Interest in the player from the Premier League was fierce before he joined Real so expect Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa to renew their interest for a relatively low price for a 26-year-old. The Dutchman has grown disgruntled at his lack of first team action and has spoken about it regularly in the press, he recently told De Telegraaf when linked to Stamford Bridge, “There are always rumours, especially when you don’t play, but for sure I’m honoured. “Hiddink is one of the best managers in the world and being part of his plans is not something easy. “I think that it’s obvious that I have been the principal victim of Schuster’s departure and Juande Ramos’ arrival. “Apparently the gaffer doesn’t rely on me.” With Real looking set to launch huge bids for the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, it’s highly likely they may well cut their losses on Van der Vaart to raise funds particularly after his recent outspoken comments in the press. This speculation has led to a number of Premier League clubs alerted to the disgruntled Dutchman’s situation. Van der Vaart began his Real career with 4 goals in his first 4 games including a goal on his debut against Numancia and a hat-trick against Sporting Gijon. However, since then the Dutch playmaker has failed to score and increasingly been relegated to substitute appearances. The €13 million summer signing has played 27 league games for the Spanish champions but only started 12 of those games. His last full 90 minutes came in a Copa Del Rey match v Real Union in November and his last full game in La Liga was back in September, hence his frustration. After all, in 3 seasons for Hamburg he started 72 of his 74 league appearances and scored 29 goals. Prior to leaving Hamburg his manager Martin Jol had this to say about his star player, “He is one of the best five play-makers in Europe and he dictates the rhythm of Hamburg.” That’s high praise indeed but the 26-year-old had proven to be a huge hit both in his homeland with Ajax and in the Bundesliga with Hamburg. The 2007/08 season was the Dutchman’s most prolific campaign in 3 seasons in Germany. He scored a total of 12 goals in 29 League appearances taking his overall League tally for Hamburg to an impressive 29 goals in 74 appearances. Not bad for a playmaking attacking midfielder. This is a similar scoring rate to the one he enjoyed with Ajax where Van der Vaart scored a total of 52 goals in 117 League appearances. This record includes the 2002/03 season when the Dutch international scored a staggering 18 goals in 21 League appearances. The diminutive playmaker has also got a decent scoring record at international level for Holland after netting 14 goals in 66 games. The Dutch star certainly has all the attributes to be a major hit in the Premier League. He would provide Chelsea with a more than adequate replacement for summer flop Deco. Would fit perfectly in at Arsenal as well as be perfect for either the wing or as 2nd striker for Liverpool. A player of this quality would be a massive coup for Spurs, Man City, Villa or Everton, though there are sure to be many suitors in for the disgruntled £8m Dutchman. http://community.footballpools.com/blog/2009/04/29/rafael-van-der-vaart-bargain-8m-dutch-master-up-for-grabs/ |
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| Olivavu | Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:36 pm Post #2 |
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Liverpool join race for Van Der Vaart 442 Staff - Yesterday, 16:39 Liverpool have reportedly entered the race for outgoing Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart. The Dutch international has made 32 league appearances - netting five times - since joining the Madridistas last summer. However, following the expensive acquisitions of Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso, Real are open to offers for Dutch quintet Van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, Roysten Drenthe and Ruud van Nistelrooy, while Klaas-Jan Huntleaar has already departed for AC Milan. A move appears inevitable for the 26-year-old, after he was not handed a squad number ahead of the new season. Hamburg, Ajax, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Arsenal have already been linked with the midfielder, who has been capped 69 times by his country. And, according to The Times, Anfield chief Rafael Benitez is the latest to express an interest in the Dutchman, with the Spaniard believed to be weighing up a £6 million move. Van der Vaart recently revealed that he is keen to complete a switch to the Premier League, should the opportunity arise, saying: “I really want to come to England. “I want to go to the Premier League and I know where I want to play.” Liverpool are also expected to sign Greek centre-back Sotirios Kyrgiakos in a deal believed to be in the region of £1.5 million. http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/35422/default.aspx |
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| Olivavu | Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:11 pm Post #3 |
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Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has reportedly turned down the opportunity to join Turkish giants Besiktas, as the end of the summer transfer window edges nearer. The Dutch international has made 32 league appearances - netting five times - since joining the Madridistas last summer. However, following the expensive acquisitions of Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso, Real have been open to offers for Dutch sextuplet Van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, Roysten Drenthe. Ruud van Nistelrooy and Klaas-Jan Huntleaar. Huntelaar has already departed for AC Milan, while Sneijder and Robben have recently agreed deals to join Inter Milan and Bayern Munich respectively. A move also appears inevitable for 26-year-old Van der Vaart, after he was not handed a squad number ahead of the new season. Hamburg, Ajax, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with the midfielder, who has been capped 69 times by his country. And, according to Marca, Istanbul outfit Besiktas are the latest side to express an interest, with the Turks thought to be willing to offer Van der Vaart €5 million-per-season. But the player has snubbed the move, as he continues to hold out hope of a Premier League club rescuing him before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday evening. http://fourfourtwo.com/news/spain/35894/default.aspx |
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