Barcelona halt talks over possible Giuly transfer

[Nerik]

Italian media is reporting that Barcelona have halted talks with Liverpool over the transfer of Giuly from the Catalan club to Merseyside. Talks were believed to be underway but the good performances Giuly has put in of late has seen Barcelona have a change of heart and they are now seemingly going to offer the French player a new contract at the end of the season.

[Guest Jodus]

Have they reminded him that he still won't be in the first team when Goofy, Messi and Deco are all fit?

 

It's in his best interests to leave, simple as that. And now, while he is young enough and sharp enough to make a difference somewhere else.

[Clay Davis]

he's 30 in July.

[Guest Cardie]

According to Barca (rather than the Italian media) they still haven't received an offer from the club.

[Guest Jodus]

he's 30 in July.

 

Makelele was the same age when Chelsea signed him, still playing great now at 33. It's not about being able to run aroung all day, it's about making the right runs.

[Romario]

Would he be a replacement for Garcia? They seem pretty similar to me!

[Rimbeux]

Would he be a replacement for Garcia? They seem pretty similar to me!

 

2nd time, Barca made £2m between the two I think

[Clay Davis]

Makelele was the same age when Chelsea signed him, still playing great now at 33. It's not about being able to run aroung all day, it's about making the right runs.

 

Giulys game is based on sharpness and pace. On the whole right wingers finish their peak a lot younger than defensive midfielders do.

[Guest Jodus]

Giulys game is based on sharpness and pace. On the whole right wingers finish their peak a lot younger than defensive midfielders do.

 

Shearer? Speed? Giggs? Stelios?

 

One player could be at his peak at 28, and another could reach that at 32. It is not that cut and dry. And his age would kjeep teh cost down, so less risk.

 

Even two really good seasons would be worth it...

[Clay Davis]

I see your point actually yeah. I just dismiss everyone through want of SWP.

[maldini11]

anyone heard we are letting Cisse in exchange for Giuly?

[stressederic]

anyone heard we are letting Cisse in exchange for Giuly?

 

Which Cisse? Our Cisse? Oh the Barca fans will love him...

[maldini11]

Which Cisse? Our Cisse? Oh the Barca fans will love him...

 

 

Yes our Cisse, he was supposed to be in barcelona today watching the team train

[Barnesy_10]

Yes our Cisse, he was supposed to be in barcelona today watching the team train

 

 

 

great news! be a good move for him, and a great move for us...

[stressederic]

Yes our Cisse, he was supposed to be in barcelona today watching the team train

 

Backup in case Henry doesn't sign? The two being very similar in that they're both fast and french...

[CarraLegend]

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/eng/noticias/no...n06050102.shtml

[Barnesy_10]

Backup in case Henry doesn't sign? The two being very similar in that they're both fast and french...

and thats where the similarity ends unfortunately.

[maldini11]

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/eng/noticias/no...n06050102.shtml

 

yebb, there he is

[abuusayd]

Does that mean that we're getting Henry? (Dream)

 

Who is our man in Spain for updates?

[Guest Jack Bauer]

Barca did try to sign him after we signed him

[stressederic]

and thats where the similarity ends unfortunately.

 

Aye, I've got no more.

[Barnesy_10]

yebb, there he is

are you sure? that don't look like our Djib

[George Costanza]

Have heard Cisse's off to PSG

[stressederic]

are you sure? that don't look like our Djib

 

Cisse's changed his hair in an attempt to go incognito.

[Barnesy_10]

Cisse's changed his hair in an attempt to go incognito.

I thought he'd just spun his cap 180 degrees