The Winter 2018/19 - Transfer Window Rumours and Deals - Thread

[ian1964 10,858]

 

[Uilleam 6,333]

  On 03/01/2019 at 17:19, ian1964 said:

 

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An unfortunate turn of phrase, in current circumstances. 

[BlackSocksRedTops 3,937]

Just goes to show the merits in bringing in Stevie G as manager. Defoe would not be coming to Rangers if McCinnes was the manager. 

[ian1964 10,858]

  On 03/01/2019 at 17:45, BlackSocksRedTops said:

Just goes to show the merits in bringing in Stevie G as manager. Defoe would not be coming to Rangers if McCinnes was the manager. 

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[barca72 440]

Effectively we have Defoe and Davis replacing Sadiq and Ojaria.
That should work.

[ian1964 10,858]

 

[alexscottislegend 2,650]

  On 02/01/2019 at 23:15, Gonzo79 said:

Normally I'd prefer us to focus on younger players but if we bring a couple of good pros in and they help us win the league then I couldn't care less.  

 

You never know, Defoe might be exactly the sort of influence Morelos needs to become a top striker.

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That's the hidden benefit with this one. 

[BEARGER 1,885]

Being reported that personal deal has been agreed, subject to medical.

[alexscottislegend 2,650]

  On 02/01/2019 at 23:17, craig said:

There are no guarantees with any player but more experienced players we KNOW can handle the pressures of playing for Rangers.

 

Younger players whilst chasing the league could work.... but also has a far greater risk of resulting in failure.

 

Short term contract, chance to become instant legends.  I see Defoe happily being part of that.  I also don’t see him as being a money chaser.  I’m biased, I like him, comes across as a genuinely classy person with how he treated young Bradley.

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Can you elaborate on that please Craig?

[Rousseau 11,537]

  On 03/01/2019 at 18:21, alexscottislegend said:

Can you elaborate on that please Craig?

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Bradley Lowery was the child who had cancer; a young Sunderland fan who took a shine to Defoe, and vice versa, when he visited him in hospital. Young Bradley died a year or two ago.