Ibra

Ibra hints at move to the Premiership, Tonight on Sky transfer update.
 
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he wants to play in the Premier League some day, but now his attention is purely on defending Barcelona's La Liga crown.

"To play in England one day - absolutely. I feel I can give much more and I can still develop. You never know what happens in football, in 24 hours a lot of things can change."

"I'm very happy there is an interest in me but I have four years more with Barcelona and I will not leave Barcelona because I am very happy there and I play with the best team in the world.

He joined Barcelona from Inter Milan last summer in what was the second most expensive transfer in football history.

Reports have linked him with both Manchester City and Chelsea and, although flattered by the speculation, the striker claims he is happy with Barca despite mixed reviews of his play last season.

"The whole summer, it has been a new club every day," said Ibrahimovic, as he prepares for his return to international football in Wednesday's Sweden-Scotland friendly.

"I'm very happy to stay there but if clubs are interested in me, I take it as a compliment. It means I'm doing a good job."

National team coach Erik Hamren was impressed by Ibrahimovic last season and is thrilled he agreed to return to national team duty.

Ibrahimovic retired from international football following Sweden's failure to qualify for the World Cup but is back in time for the beginning of Euro 2012 qualifying.

Hamren said: "It's tough to say he had an up-and-down season because in my opinion, he had a good season in his first year at Barcelona.

"He is looking forward to coming back to the Swedish team and I'm sure we will have a lot of energy and quality when he is back."

Of the comeback, the coach added: "For me, it has to come from the player's heart. As a coach, I can help, of course.

"But if it's not coming from themselves, you can be the best player in the world but if you're not motivated it's not going to be good for the team.

"He has taken the decision to play for Sweden and wants to do his best for Sweden and we are all really happy."

Both Sweden and Scotland are seeking a boost ahead of their respective qualifying campaigns, which begin next month.

Hamren said: "You always hope to play as well as possible and to have a good performance. We want to win but I'm sure Scotland will want to win too."
 
Come on Roberto get Ibra signed he would be immense in the preimer league,Him and Tevez upfront now that's a forward line that would win you the league,with Balatelli and ade as back up my god ..... we could have over 70 games this year if we do well in the 3 cup's we are in so to me getting Ibra would be a master stroke it would kill 2 bird's with one stone 1 getting a world class signing 2 finally getting a mega star name.
The preimer league would suit Ibra style some people may think he's lazy its just how he play's his game he might not chase the ball like say Bellamy but he has got wonderful ball control can hold the ball up with ease and has got more trick's than paul daniels and lastly has got a real eye for goal so what would i do offer Robinho and cash for him.
Dunno how much cash tho? how much do you think he's worth i would say upwards of £35 million
 
According to the Swedish shit paper Aftonbladet Barca wanna get rid of Zlatan,
translated with google translate
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New rumors about Zlatan's future

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Newspaper: "Barcelona is working on a solution"
On Tuesday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic tried to kill all the rumors surrounding his future in Spain.
- I will stay in Barcelona, "said Ibrahimovic.
Today, however, argues El Mundo Deportivo and Sport, the two major sports newspapers in Barcelona, that Barça are working to change or sell the Swede.
It was at a press conference prior to Sweden's international against Scotland training as Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that he does very well in Barcelona, which he described as the world's best football teams, and that he, despite all the rumors will stop.
Today, the day after Zlatan inspiring and success-like comeback in the national team, beat the two major newspapers down in Barcelona, El Mundo Deportivo and Sport, on the great reputation of the drum again.
City and Milan is mentioned as hottest clubs
El Mundo Deportivo writes that Barça are worried about Zlatan possible reactions if he is forced to wear a bench for a long time in the club and that the new president, Sandro Rosell, will meet AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani to discuss things in the Joan Gamper match between the law at the Camp Nou on 25 August.
Sports magazine speculates that no team will be willing to pay Barcelona as much money as the recruitment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be a great loss.
Want to replace Robinho
The magazine has instead found a solution in the Manchester City Brass Robinho, formerly of Real Madrid. According to the newspaper and Zlatan Robinho would be able to get two washers in a barter trade between the clubs.
According to Sports Barça president Rosell already have been in contact with Robinho coming men and representatives of Manchester City.
In the evening back together again in Barcelona to prepare for the Super Cup final against Sevilla on Saturday - a match that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be playing.
The question is whether he may once again start on the bench.
 
Balotelli can play on the wings too.

Probably means bye-bye Adebayor if anything.
 
No problem keeping 4 strikers happy. If we want to be top team that's the way it'e got to be.

The original source for this is Sport.es, which carries a lot of Barca leaks, not French radio, which just copied it.

Ibrahimovic is available because firstly he doesn't really 'fit in' in the Catalan environment/closed shop - much like Yaya Touré was left out in favour of Catalan Busquets. Although he scored a fair few, he was heavily - and unfairly - criticised for the ones he missed, more and more as the season progressed.

The second reason is the signing of David Villa.

The third reason is the astronomical cost both of his wages (€250K pw) + the remainder of his fee to Inter - dont forget Barca are now skint and according to Rosell this sort of transfer is 'not sustainable'. Using Robinho in this deal would create a situation where Barca would not make a loss on Ibra.

Against this is the fact that the player himself is in some sort of financial comfort zone which City would have to match, tax liabilities and all. Why should the player leave this and would City want to match it?

Sport.es says Rosell, Cook (who he knows fom Nike) and the 2 players' reps are in talks.
 
john@staustell said:
No problem keeping 4 strikers happy. If we want to be top team that's the way it'e got to be.

The original source for this is Sport.es, which carries a lot of Barca leaks, not French radio, which just copied it.

Ibrahimovic is available because firstly he doesn't really 'fit in' in the Catalan environment/closed shop - much like Yaya Touré was left out in favour of Catalan Busquets. Although he scored a fair few, he was heavily - and unfairly - criticised for the ones he missed, more and more as the season progressed.

The second reason is the signing of David Villa.

The third reason is the astronomical cost both of his wages (€250K pw) + the remainder of his fee to Inter - dont forget Barca are now skint and according to Rosell this sort of transfer is 'not sustainable'. Using Robinho in this deal would create a situation where Barca would not make a loss on Ibra.

Against this is the fact that the player himself is in some sort of financial comfort zone which City would have to match, tax liabilities and all. Why should the player leave this and would City want to match it?

Sport.es says Rosell, Cook (who he knows fom Nike) and the 2 players' reps are in talks.
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This. When people say this will be a problem I always (reluctantly) use the example of Cole, Yorke, Sheringham and Solskjaer. Tevez, Adebayor, Balotelli and Ibrahimovic looks sensational, especially given Tevez can play deeper and Super Mario can play out wide.
 
Solihull Samba Boys said:
john@staustell said:
No problem keeping 4 strikers happy. If we want to be top team that's the way it'e got to be.

The original source for this is Sport.es, which carries a lot of Barca leaks, not French radio, which just copied it.

Ibrahimovic is available because firstly he doesn't really 'fit in' in the Catalan environment/closed shop - much like Yaya Touré was left out in favour of Catalan Busquets. Although he scored a fair few, he was heavily - and unfairly - criticised for the ones he missed, more and more as the season progressed.

The second reason is the signing of David Villa.

The third reason is the astronomical cost both of his wages (€250K pw) + the remainder of his fee to Inter - dont forget Barca are now skint and according to Rosell this sort of transfer is 'not sustainable'. Using Robinho in this deal would create a situation where Barca would not make a loss on Ibra.

Against this is the fact that the player himself is in some sort of financial comfort zone which City would have to match, tax liabilities and all. Why should the player leave this and would City want to match it?

Sport.es says Rosell, Cook (who he knows fom Nike) and the 2 players' reps are in talks.
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This. When people say this will be a problem I always (reluctantly) use the example of Cole, Yorke, Sheringham and Solskjaer. Tevez, Adebayor, Balotelli and Ibrahimovic looks sensational, especially given Tevez can play deeper and Super Mario can play out wide.
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The difference is that they played 4-4-2, with two strikers. We often play only with one striker. Tevez might drift outside as supporting striker but then he's competing with the likes of Silva and Robinho.

Solskjaer was also ok with being on the bench, I doubt Ibra, Tevez and Adebayor are.
 
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