It’s not the first time this January, that Newcastle left back Jose Enrique has been linked with some top clubs.
Jose Enrique – going nowhere in the summer
But the news this morning, with a little over 36 hours left in the January transfer window, is that both Manchester United and Liverpool will try to sign Jose Enrique – but in the summer.
The Spaniard, who turned 25 last Sunday and was signed for £6.2M from Villarreal by Sam Allardyce in the summer of 2007, has only 18 months left on his contract at the Tyneside club, and we suppose those clubs think they will be able to get him on the cheap.
But Newcastle are not that daft these days, and certainly Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants to get Jose signed up to an improved, long term deal on Tyneside, within the next month or two.
Manchester United may be interested, because there are growing doubts about Frenchman Patrice Evra, who has only 18 months left of his contract, and if he doesn’t sign a new deal soon, the Red Devils may elect to unload him this summer for a transfer fee, before his contract runs out.
And with Liverpool, Kenny Dalglish is generally on the look-out for good players, and of course it could be that Paul Koncheskey could return to Fulham before the end of the month.
Sunderland have also been linked with Enrique, but Steve Bruce is probably intelligent enough not to even contact Newcastle about the Spaniard, because there is no way Jose would be sold to Sunderland. No way Jose!
Jose is a hugely popular player on Tyneside, and is in the form of his life, and still seems to be improving, and he is one of the small core of top players that new manager Alan Pardew will build the new Newcastle team around.
This doesn’t seem like a new story, and things on this front will change big time once Jose Enrique signs his new deal on Tyneside, which must be at least 95% certain.
We hope it’s at least 95% certain.
Comments welcome.
33 comments so far
nufcgaz687
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Comment #11st
craigcoozy
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Comment #228craigcoozy // Jan 30, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Guy its all happening now! Lee charney ??bringin 3 players in at 12 clock, hopefully al get sum names, plus shola havin chrisning he must jus had kid!
nufcgaz687
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Comment #3el toro is going nowhere i think MA is staying true to his work to AP that he will keep the core players at the club once bartoon signs lets get the bull on a new 5 year contract and start looking forward
HWTL
daneevz
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Comment #4No way Jose!! sign him up!! Ed get a vote on this banner its awfull!!
toonfan76
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Comment #5Nice one Craigcoozy. Keep us posted mate. What’s your thoughts who it might be? Seb Larsson maybe one of them.
TOONPIPES
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Comment #6Coozy .. lee Carlney is nufc club sec …. not a player .. but if 3 are coming that is interesting ..
nufcgaz687
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Comment #7i reckon larrson Ireland and Lambert
nufcgaz687
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Comment #8or larrson ireland and martins
joppadoni
Jan 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Comment #9No way Jose! ?
Cant believe you typed that ed :S
lol
toonfan76
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Comment #10Really hope Larsson is one of them so that the right side of midfield is strenthened. On subject: Jose would be a crippling loss to the team if he left in the summer, soon to be tied down I think. Don’t want to big up the fat controller but I’m starting to think he’s finally getting to grips with running a club. If he trully wants success for this club then this transfer window, and more importantly the summer window should help us get a measure of his intentions. Carroll to stay would be a good indication of intent.
toontime
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Comment #11@craigcoozy Are we talking about 12 midday today? Midnight? Tomorrow?
I believe that any deals that will be done will be done and announced tomorrow.
I have never understood why clubs wait until the last day to carry out all their transfer deals. It doesn’t make sense. What if things go wrong and you don’t get the man you want? This has been a problem for Newcastle going back to when the transfer windows were introduced! Why don’t we do out business earlier?
I still feel we need left back cover, a creative (possible wide) midfielder and a goalscorer. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a triple unveiling tomorrow.
Rotonda heights
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Comment #12martins is at brum !!
Rotonda heights
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Comment #13toontime,
it’s called playing the long game. To be fair Ashley is a very shrewd business man, even if he doesn’t know a lot about football.
Sometimes clubs are desperate to get rid of an unhappy player and will drop their price at the last minute to ensure a sale.
toonfan76
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Comment #14Don’t get me wrong, Ashley is still capable of making a totally rediculous decision at the drop of a hat, but some of the signs are encouraging, E.g. Not getting flieced for players by clubs, or the players themselves trying to hold us to ransom with wage demands. Speaking of that look at Joey Bartons attitude, he just wants to stay with this amazing club.
stuckdownsouth
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Comment #15I say again, no matter how much Jose loves the club he is not a supporter. If a Champions league team,with a genuine chance to win trophies, come in for him it will be hard to keep him. I honestly think we are trying to rebuild but we won’t be seriously challenging for years so it’s going to be hard to keep the foriegners when the big clubs start tapping them up.
Edd Case
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Comment #16toontime@11
Are you thick or something?
“Are we talking about 12 midday today? Midnight? Tomorrow?”
Since when has ‘MIDDAY’ ever been MIDNIGHT?
stuckdownsouth
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Comment #17Also no way we are buying 3 more players, never, never, never happen. Ireland and Ben Arfa only unless Larson has dropped his wage demands at the last minute.
Edd Case
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Comment #18And dont say that CC didn’t specify if it was 12am or 12pm when he posted…
NO ONE would bring in players at 12am
craigcoozy
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Comment #1912 midday they meantvto be arriving like
stuckdownsouth
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Comment #20Craigcoozy, surely this will be the medical?
toonfan76
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Comment #21stuckdownsouth@ 15, I think you might be underestimating the power of the team spirit at the club, if Jose is happy and settled, why risk moving to a club where he might not even be first choice.(he would be in my team) He may want to see how ambitious the club is going to be. If we show him we’re going places, then he’s more likely to stay.
toonfan76
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Comment #22craigcoozy. I take it you would get into a lot of trouble if you asked the players anything on their way out of where you work? Must be tempting to ask them if they’ve signed or not!
Toonboy_84
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Comment #23Transfer clock watch. Sky sports……………..
10:23
@skysportsrobp: Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, who has been mentioned as a possible makeweight in the Torres transfer saga, is reported to be a loan target for Bolton boss Owen Coyle.
10:23
@skysportsrobp: Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland could be set to secure a loan move to Newcastle, according to reports in this morning’s tabloids.
10:09
@skysportsrobp: There are reports in several of the papers this morning that Shaun Wright-Phillips has handed in a transfer request at Manchester City as he looks to secure a move away from Eastlands in January.
Geordiedoonsooth
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Comment #24I wait with baited breath lets hope CC is correct he usually is.
stuckdownsouth
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Comment #25I know where you’re coming from Toonfan76, I just have my doubts. Champions League next year or maybe perhaps with a good wind with us in 3/4 years. Forget Liverpool, but Champions League team Jose head may be turned. Let’s hope I’m wrong and he follows others and signs a new contract.
Geordiedoonsooth
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Comment #26As for Enrique I hope we don’t sell him but with Ashley who knows anything can happen
toonfan76
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Comment #27stuckdownsouth@25
I see where your coming from just hope he’s on the same wavelength as the players that are signing extended contracts. Agree with some good luck and if we hang on to our best players, the Champions League football may come our way in the non to distant future. Lets hope so!
davybtoon
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Comment #28lads everything will get sorted today interms of deals bcoz u dont wanna leave things till last minute, all loose ends will get tied up tomorro b4 bein announced, coozy good work i reckon the players will puncheon, ireland n a suprise
donegalmag
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Comment #29“Karim Bemzema set to join Newcastle united on loan. The biggest coup of the transfer market. Lack of opportunities at Real and has been in touch with close friend Ben Arfa”
hey guys, anyone seen this crazy romour posted on ssn romourmill this mornin…posted by an Auxerre fan..
cant see it bein true but hey i said that when i first heard we were in for benny..
GeordieToon89
Jan 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Comment #30how come the podolski rumour just randomly started on twitter, maybe they is actually something in that, av heard ashley is willing to sanction a big transfer for pardew providing its within reason and he would only be like £4/5million and on reasonable wages…
Ben Arfa
Carroll Podolski
owwcchhh..!
Robson1979
Jan 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Comment #31We have to keep our best players, sort our own house out before we go and add some decorative touches. 🙂
john_cena163
Jan 30, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Comment #32Give us 100mil an u can take jose lol
max
Jan 31, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Comment #33jose???? give us rooneyy