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Who is the £2m player + cash for Baines?

The BBC story mentions cash and a player for Baines. As far as I can tell it must be Ossie or Cars. Based on last night and our teeny squad wouldn't want either to go. Any one know the full story (or at least take a guess!?) [BBC link]
Amanda Huddleston, Manchester (but an EFC fan!) Posted 01/08/2007 at 19:15:22

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Steve Claringbold
1 Posted 01/08/2007 at 19:54:21

A lot of talk up this way among the North West fan club, someone knows someone at the club kind of crack, but I’ve been told it was Valente.

Steve Claringbold
2 Posted 01/08/2007 at 19:55:12

Sorry that should have read Cumbrian fan club. : )

Damian Waite
3 Posted 01/08/2007 at 20:06:52

According to a Wigan Athletic website the players offered for Baines were James McFadden and Lee Carsley.
Link supplied hope it works.

http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=75273

Steve Claringbold
4 Posted 01/08/2007 at 20:25:32

I would’ve though McFadden was worth more than that maybe £3-4 million. Or maybe not.

John Holmes
5 Posted 01/08/2007 at 20:33:08

Can’t remember where I read it but it was a reliable source (convincing I know) but it was Van Der Meyde. Makes sense really, he’s in that price bracket. Carsley and Ossie are Moyes’ favourites and VDM has been itching for a move away for ages. Also fairly obvious why Wigan didn’t want him!

craig stanley
6 Posted 01/08/2007 at 20:33:50

i heard from a friend that it was andy van der meyde (lets hope)but i couldnt see him being worth that so why wigan turned it down

Gav Jones
7 Posted 01/08/2007 at 20:39:59

I know he’s not in a position to be picky like, but surely Van Der Meyde wouldn’t agree to join Wigan even if we told him we didn’t want him anymore. Also in today’s inflated market I’d expect at least 4m for McFadden.

David Barks
8 Posted 01/08/2007 at 20:44:26

We’re not offering a player any more so what does this matter? That was rejected, we are now offering a straight cash deal.

John Burns
9 Posted 01/08/2007 at 21:19:31

Radio Merseyside reported it as being Andy Van Der Meyde.

Hudders
10 Posted 01/08/2007 at 21:29:35

If we get Baines Nuno no no go go!
He must be worth 2 million - and has few years on contract. Also seems logical that Wigan will want a left back.

I wouldnt be too sad to see him go - I think he is a bit patchy and lacks pace

Peter Sosnowy
11 Posted 01/08/2007 at 21:57:20

I agree with David Barks, it's not been accepted so why debate over the subject? Waste of time and energy. Lets look forward, not backwards. Who else can we sign?

Jon Attwood
12 Posted 02/08/2007 at 09:19:49

I heard it was Tony Hibbert, but they didnt want him cos they have enough cover at right back

Brian Waring
13 Posted 02/08/2007 at 11:02:44

To tell you the truth lads,it wouldn’t suprise me if Baines was talking to other clubs before he made his decision.All the talk of him wanting to play for us is taken from what Roy Keane said,and Keane said it was just a feeling he had.Also,he is a red,so there is no connection with hin wanting to play for his boyhood club,us.At the end of the day,it is all down to money.Who pays Wigan the most and whoever pays him the most wages.Alan Smith supposedly turned down £60k a week from Boro.Are we going to be able to match them kind of wages?

John S
14 Posted 02/08/2007 at 11:18:23

They were offered Shandy but they wanted Carsley. Now we are back to just an agreed cash deal spread over several years.

patty
15 Posted 02/08/2007 at 11:19:51

Brian - Can you prove Leighton Baines is a Red?? I told my son he was and he is convinced he is a true blue, so much so he’s bet me £100 on it!!

Brian Waring
16 Posted 02/08/2007 at 13:04:45

Patty,if you put Leighton Baines into your search,and then go onto Leighton Baines fourfourtwo interview.You will find the proof there that he is a red.He states that he used to go in the kop and watch his favourite player,Robbie Fowler.Your son is going to be a £100 lighter this week.Hope I have been able to help.

Seamus Murphy
17 Posted 02/08/2007 at 15:35:54

I heard it was Valente

patty
18 Posted 02/08/2007 at 15:48:58

Thanks Brian... pity I live in Carmarthen otherwise I could have bought you a pint out of the £100 I am likely to collect. Cheers anyway