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The following players' contracts are about to run out and will potentially be available for nothing.

I know, I know - wages etc. But how many of these would improve our squad? Opinions welcome:

Craig Gordon

Dedryck Boyata
Paul Scharner

Michael Kightly
Martin Petrov
Danny Guthrie

Michael Owen
Andrew Johnson
Salomon Kalou
Ivan Klasnic
Hugo Rodallega

Thoughts?

Alasdair Mackay, Leyton Posted 17/05/2012 at 14:05:30

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Kevin Jones
741 Posted 17/05/2012 at 15:06:20

Craig Gordon, Hanna Gordon's a better Keeper. Er No sorry Alasdair

Dedryck Boyata, Derek Guyler's a better player, and he can play the washboard as well, So er No

Paul Scharner, Deffo No, wears stupid glasses

Michael Kightly, Didn't he try to take over Man U, Erm No sorry

Martin Petrov Now your deffo talkin..........shite

Danny Guthrie Ex Redshite but maybe just maybe.

Michael Owen, No another ex-redshite money grabbing hogswoggalin fricker frackin twat.

Andrew Johnson, Da da da da da de fucking no chance

Salomon Kalou, Not quite but choices are getting better

Ivan Klasnic, Reasonable but stick with Jellie

Hugo Rodallega, Yes I'd have him looks good

Keith Slinger
743 Posted 17/05/2012 at 15:23:51

Nicky Shorey has just been released by WBA, but at 31 maybe too old in DM's eyes; however, he was an England left back and would give good cover to Leighton Baines.

David Nicholls
744 Posted 17/05/2012 at 15:25:14

Rodallega would be a good shout. He could cover for Jelly or do a job behind him or cutting in from the flanks.

If possible, Hoilett, but he is likely to go somewhere with higher wages on offer (plus the compensation fee might be too high).

I wouldn't take Guthrie, but I would look at Diame if he doesn't go to the RS.

Kalou has looked decent under Di Matteo and, if he does go on a free, would probably command high wages (so that's a no-go).

I would target the two Wigan boys, and possibly Scharner (it would stop him scoring against us).

Jim Knightley
745 Posted 17/05/2012 at 15:34:15

Kalou is a superb player, wouldn't be suprised if Wenger followed up his interest at last. Rodallega would be a good addition, and Hoilett, not on the list, would be a fantastic acquisition. Pogrebnyak is also out of contract as is Stephen Kelly, and both would be good squad additions.

Nick Entwistle
749 Posted 17/05/2012 at 15:50:14

Fillipo Inzaghi, Gianluca Zambrotta, Mark van Bommel, Alessandro Nesta and Gennaro Gattuso all left Milan. All about Pip's age too.

Danny Broderick
750 Posted 17/05/2012 at 15:57:33

The trouble is, they are all either shite, or we have no chance of getting them.

Alex Kociuba
754 Posted 17/05/2012 at 16:28:37

Kevin Jones.. you don't have a Kalou

John Ford
755 Posted 17/05/2012 at 16:31:54

meeeeeh..... i like that. I like that......see what you did there.

Kevin Jones
757 Posted 17/05/2012 at 16:29:39

Like it Alex see what you did there, Kalou instead of clue. Play on words like it like it

Its all about opinons old chap and I'm entitled to mine and you to yours. Problem is, yours is wrong, so as Monsieur Wener might say "stick it in your pip and smock it Oh la la"

Kevin Jones
758 Posted 17/05/2012 at 16:48:46

Bloody hell John, I must been typing my reply to Alex and you've beet me to it. Done any good Cowies lately

Lee Preston
760 Posted 17/05/2012 at 16:46:28

People will probably say I'm mental for this, but I'd take Gattuso. Someone with a bit of tenacity in the middle, which I believe we have lacked for a long time.

Out of the others on the top list, in an ideal world I'd have Rodallega and Kalou, but that wont happen. Rodallega would be achievable though.

But never mind all this nonsense, first things first, get Pienaar back permanently.

Stephen Kenny
762 Posted 17/05/2012 at 17:11:10

Kevin I have, that's why your post made a bit of sense.

David Gregory
768 Posted 17/05/2012 at 17:13:46

Rodallega, who I believe we were rumored for in January before signing Jelavic, would be a good shout.

Kalou would be nice, but his wages are likely to be prohibitive. He doesn't strike me as the type of person to take less money.

Junior Hoilett is apparently available for around £2m in compensation and would be a good signing if not offered the world elsewhere.

Can't see any of the others appealing to be honest.

Dean Adams
769 Posted 17/05/2012 at 17:45:57

John Inman?

James Stewart
770 Posted 17/05/2012 at 17:53:03

Gordon, Hoilett, Rodhallega would all improve us. No chance on Kalou.

Mike Allison
777 Posted 17/05/2012 at 18:39:13

In general, I would take anyone capable of playing wide, creating chances or scoring goals, even if they were only going to be an impact substitute.

Of the people on the list, Petrov is too old, although as we have no-one else I might give him a one year deal depending on his demands, Kightly looked good a couple of years ago but not anymore, and Owen and Johnson probably wouldn't be worth the wages. I like Klasnic and looked him up the other week, he has a good Premier League scoring record per minutes on pitch, but he's a lot older than I had thought (31 or 32 I think) so again, not exactly an inspirational signing, and I'd rather see Vellios and (ahem) Anichebe develop.

Steve Sweeney
841 Posted 17/05/2012 at 21:09:39

None of the above...

As stated by Mr Brewster.

David Hallwood
849 Posted 17/05/2012 at 21:48:06

Michael Owen might be worth a shout ona pay as you play deal, and we have had ex RS players before

Bobby Thomas
853 Posted 17/05/2012 at 21:59:01

Christ!! David no!! Not the Northern Crock!!

I honestly cant stand him, plus, he is absolutely finished. He makes Saha look like Carl Lewis on a wrap of speed.

Peter Moore
858 Posted 17/05/2012 at 22:09:58

Nicky F*cking Shorey?!!!!!!!!!!!

David Hallwood
860 Posted 17/05/2012 at 22:16:07

Probably right Bobby

Mark Pierpoint
864 Posted 17/05/2012 at 22:27:10

I don't agree Bobby. With Saha gone i think that we have room for a 15-20 game a season striker in Owen who may net us 7-8 goals. Plus someone of his talent will surely help the younger generation

John Crook
867 Posted 17/05/2012 at 22:46:24

Let's face it... Moyesie loves Owen... he has been in for him a few times, even had talks in America and was set to sign until Man utd gazumped us. He's a typical Moyes signing... someone at the end of the career... available for nothing.

Judging by our complete lack of depth in squad, I'd have him on a pay-as-you-play only... and he might give us an edge in the derby. The Shite will be nervous one of their ex's will score against them.

Bobby Thomas
868 Posted 17/05/2012 at 22:41:23

Fair enough Mark, i know what your saying but with money so tight that there basically isnt any, i dont think thats a luxury we can afford.

Im not against the type of deal you mention, but Owen? We did it with Saha and for me got a good 2 years out of it before we made the mistake of giving him another deal, it was never going to get any better for him than his 2nd season.

Owen been massively injury prone for knocking on 10 years and is now basically a penalty box player. He's 32. We need legitimate cover/a partner for Jelavic. Someone who actually plays games, younger, still hungry.

I think Owens pretty much finished. He may get one good year, after all the injuries I kinda hope he does he deserves a break. I dont like to see that happening to any player really. If he wants to play on, maybe he should get away from the most physically demanding league, it would do him a favour. French league or something.

Sam Hoare
869 Posted 17/05/2012 at 23:01:17

Nothing personal but think Owen would be a waste of time and resources. Reckon he will end up at QPR or similar. We should focus our resources on Pienaar, Hoilett and maybe Naismith (if he's as good as jelly makes out).

Ryan Holroyd
872 Posted 17/05/2012 at 23:29:43

I don't want Michael Owen anywhere near Everton. We shouldn't be a home for players coming for a quick buck for their retirement pot. He had his chance before to come to us and he said no. Can't stand the bloke.

Alun Jones
899 Posted 18/05/2012 at 07:52:12

Cant really get too excited about any of those players apart from Kalou but i imagine he wages might be a problem. I would prefer us to get Steven Fletcher and Matt Jarvis from Wolves although i suspect the latter might opt to try his luck further up the pecking order in the EPL.

My other choice Clint Dempsey i dont think we will get either. And we need to find the money for Pienaar.

Bobby Thomas
904 Posted 18/05/2012 at 08:44:00

Heres Owen being an absolute tit. Big Nev call it how it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqOxNspUPyE&feature=related

Ciarán McGlone
911 Posted 18/05/2012 at 09:25:39

It's about time Owen went and did what he really wants to do... and became a jockey.

A mercenary of the highest order.

And how exactly would he help our kids? By keeping them off the pitch? By showing them how to produce a glossy brochure?

No thanks.

I'd take Petrov and Kalou.

Mark Pierpoint
123 Posted 19/05/2012 at 10:21:24

Don't understand this 'mercenary' tag. Yes he has earned a good living but i don't think you can question his motives regarding joining United. He probably thought he would play more, especially in the early part of his United career. Has he hadn't won anything it is understandable. Don't wish to get overly moralistic about it, but many tags can be levelled at footballers, but there are a lot worse out there than Owen.

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