De Rossi

[bondsman]

De Rossi's champs league experience would be welcome imo, I would also like a centre half with similar experience or who is more comfortable on the ball. Lescott has settled and improved but still lacks quality on the ball. In terms of attacking the ball and battling he is as good as anyone but his distribution is poor and at times his positioning gets found out. This could be costly.

 

[BringBackSwales]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/24/arsene-wenger-yann-mvila-arsenal

Arsène Wenger makes £22m bid for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila.

Now there's a player I wouldn't mind if City hi-jacked. Young, already got plenty of caps for France looking sharp. Buy for the future.

I'd personally rather take M'vila over De Rossi. Great backup both for Yaya and De Jong.

haha. Do it for the sake of mind fucking them. Oh & Eden Hazard please!

a bit too greedy mate! (edited - just to be clear I meant you are a bit too greedy, not Hazard!)

 

[netnight]

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/man-city-given-no-encouragement-over-roma-target-de-rossi-1839851" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/ ... si-1839851</a>

Man City given no encouragement over Roma target De Rossi
24.08.11 | Dave Williams

Roma coach Luis Enrique insists Daniele De Rossi wants to remain at the club despite the Italy international being tracked by Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini.

De Rossi has yet to extend his contract with the Serie A outfit, with his current deal ending next summer.

Mancini reportedly described the 28 year old as "absolutely perfect" for his club although he too expects the midfielder to remain in Rome next season.

"Daniele's contract expires next year and he is in negotiations to extend it," said Luis Enrique.

"He wants to remain and the club wants to keep him and I can only speak highly of him.

"The two sides must find an agreement."

 

[BlumerMooner]

_____________Hart_______________

Richards____VK____JL_____Kolo/Clichey

______De Jong_____De Rossi________

_____________YaYa_______________

____Silva_________________Nasri____

___________Aguerro_______________

 

[avoidconfusion]

_____________Hart_______________

Richards____VK____JL_____Kolo/Clichey

______De Jong_____De Rossi________

_____________YaYa_______________

____Silva_________________Nasri____

___________Aguerro_______________

Drop De Jong and play Dzeko. Don't need De Jong and Rossi in the same team imho

 

[Andouble]

do you honestly think De Jong and Yaya will both play 60 games a year without getting injured or suspended, or even get a little tired

no. But 35 million pounds of backups are already here in Barry and Milner.

 

[nmc]

The right salary offer floated past De Rossi's agent could certainly spice up his discussions with Roma re a new contract! You have to wonder why his contract has run down to this point - does he want to stay? or are Roma relaxed he'll stay.

 

[johnny crossan]

Roma, pre tournament favourites - out of Europa Cup. De Rossi would still be eligible for CL tho'.

 

[simmers]

Sorry to piss on everyone's chips but De Rossi aint going anywhere. Roma born and bred and future Roma captain

 

[SalfordCityBlue]

Sorry to piss on everyone's chips but De Rossi aint going anywhere. Roma born and bred and future Roma captain

Yeah yeah, everyone always says that, but he's clearly allowing his contract to run down, and it has been suggested that he wants out of Italy completely now to get his personal life back on track... So this comment, while true up until earlier this year, is now patently untrue.

Clearly not going to happen this window though, but I maintain hope that we will be in for him soon. Fantastic player, one of the very best IMO. Don't want him to go to a rival, that's for sure...