News today that Arsenal are after Newcastle United left-back Jose Enrique.
Jose Enrique – soon to be an Arsenal player?
Roma have put in a reasonable bid for Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy, and it seems that Arsenal will accept the bid.
So Gunners’ manager Arsene Wenger is now after a suitable replacement, and the club are going after Jose Enrique, if news reports this morning are to be believed.
It seems that Arsenal and Liverpool are now both officially in for the player – so we have to hope it drives the price up.
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The news is coming from The Times, which is usually a reliable news source on these things.
The Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said this week that Jose didn’t seem interested in signing the new contract that has been offered to him by Newcastle, and of course if he doesn’t want to play for Newcastle United he should be moved out.
This is what Alan had said:
âHe has Champions League aspirations and he is waiting to see whether anyone who has qualified for that competition is willing to come in for him,â
âThat is his right and there isnât much more we can do about it.
âWe have tried as hard as we can, in the financial situation we are in, to keep him.”
“We offered him an excellent deal, but he doesnât seem to be interested in signing it at the moment.”
“It is frustrating â but that is the situation we are in.” âIt is up to him, but he wants to see what else there is for him.â
So it’s being reported that Arsenal are now hot favorites to sign him, because the famous London club can offer him European Champions League football, which Liverpool cannot do next season.
Jose has given Newcastle four seasons of great service and has become a favorite of the Newcastle crowd, but he has been linked with a move away from the Magpies ever since Andy Carroll was sold to Liverpool in January.
It’s been a long running saga this year – much too long in fact, but presumably it will soon reach a conclusion.
It’s hard to say the Newcastle transfer business has been boring so far this summer, and it’s only mid June.
But Newcastle are letting some of their established stars like kevin Nolan and Jopse Enrique go, and it seems certain to us Joey barton will not be at Newcatsle come September, whatever he says about it.
Newcastle today brought in Rennes free agent midfielder Sylvain Marveaux on a five year deal on Tyneside.
Comments welcome.
113 comments so far
ilovetoon8788
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Comment #1We should get as much money as possible for Enrique. Up to 10mil if possible.
G
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Comment #2Agreed ilovetoon8788, however, given the signings are starting to come in, I am hoping Jose may have a rethink and stay? It all very much depends on how much wedge he wants I suppose?
Danj_008
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Comment #3For some reason I’d rather him go to arsenal. Hate liverpool.. Much rather him go to europe..
hitman
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Comment #4thats a pic of barton ed
NottsGeordie
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Comment #5Sell him and buy any French speaking LB. We cant do with Spanish ones when we’re starting a French Revolution! Cheick M’Bengue for whatever we get for Jose minus 2 mill sounds good to me, plus about half of Jose’s wages đ
arcarius
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Comment #6lol Ed are you drunk? Thats Joey not Jose
I really hope Enrique will stay! He’s our best left back for god knows how long
And we need a new right back, Simpson is just not good enough
bobby_ollox
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Comment #7We should send them the player in the photo and tell them its Jose.
NottsGeordie
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Comment #8Ed go back to bed!! The pics Barton not Enrique đ Get some well earned rest.
geoff777
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Comment #9Enrique didn’t really impress in the last few games.
I’d rather he went to Barça but if he continues to play badly the scousers can have him.
GeordieToon89
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Comment #10Wouldnt pay ÂŁ9million for M’Bengue mind
ilovetoon8788
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Comment #11@arcarius // Jun 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM
I agree. Even though Enrique looks set to be on his way our replacement will not be as good as him and that’s a fact. He’s 1 of the best left backs on the planet and probably the best left back we will ever have for a long time. I really hope he stays as he can save us lots of money to find a replacement.
But just can’t see it happening..
GeordieToon89
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Comment #12geoff777 – agreed a think he had his mind elsewhere dont think he was concentrating on doing his best for us in the last few games
Nufc_mo
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Comment #13Blimey, Every year Jose looks more and more english!
ToonTiote
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Comment #14A wanna keep Jose but a think its going be to hard now he just aint talking to us. A think if we were to bring in a LB i wouldnt mind bringing in Van Aanholt (Chelsea) or Gibbs (Arsenal)
Dannyo
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Comment #15Lol Ed, shouldn’t right articles as soon as u’ve woken. And while u’re at it, remember to spellcheck “Newcastle”, u’re writing allot “Newcatsle” lately…
On another note:
Enrique, we’ve show ambition and we’ll continue to show it. We’ll have a shot at Europe if this keeps up, now sign the contract!!
ilovetoon8788
Jun 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Comment #16@geoff777 // Jun 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM
I agree he was very poor in the last few games, but that’s not because he’s poor but more like he just switched off for us. Most of our attacks the whole of last season was result of Enrique’s runs down the left. Speaks volumes.
gndtoon
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Comment #17zog is not really needed now i think a proper right winger is though. I think VUCKIC is nolan’s replacement
breadman
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Comment #18personally i am getting sick of this enrique drama. if jones is worth 20 mil enrique shld be worth at least 15 mil. just like what wenger said to barca, AP shld tell wenger, pay up or shut up!!
15 mil for Enrique!
GeordieRob
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Comment #19So far we have only tinkered with our midfield and our strikers. I think if we limit the changes to our defence as much as possible this will be a prudent move. It’s a big change to come from France to England in the style of play. I’d prefer if the new imports are as far away from the defence as possible where their creativity will be a threat and if they make a mistake it’s still solid behind.
gndtoon
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Comment #20is there another top LB apart from M’ben. ? that we are likely to get
Nufc_mo
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Comment #21Van aanholt recently signed 4 years for chelsea
WWJBD
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Comment #22Jose to them for Gibbs + money done
Nufc_mo
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Comment #23Jose to Barca for 5mill and Jonathan Soriano. Please.
2 AMEOBI'S
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Comment #24IF enrique goes what would you all think about these two frenchys to replace him…
cissokho
tremoulinas
not sure about the prices mind, but we havnt really touched our war chest yet.
ToonTiote
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Comment #25Yep Jose for Gibbs and money done deal a would say
GeordieRob
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Comment #26Speculation on SSN via the Sun that Bolton are interested in Ranger…
Part exchange for Gary Cahill anyone? (By that I mean Ranger plus cash not Cahill plus cash) đ
ToonTiote
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Comment #27@2 AMEOBI’S
cissokho
tremoulinas
both great player but a think they would cost a bit for them if am honest but not a bad shout thou never no.
WWJBD
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Comment #28Gibbs doesnt seem to be rated by Wenger at all so I think its a viable option he is English and his value will only increase come on FCB am doing your job for you here!
stuckdownsouth
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Comment #29I think with so many French players they’re likely to settle faster as they will not feel isolated and will know each other.
Jose sign up or just be honest!
Viva La Newcastle!
ToonTiote
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Comment #30Well Gibbs said at end of this season that he wants first team football so he can have england future a think we should maybe stick a cheeky bid in unless they swap enrique for him plus give us about 7m a would take it like then bring in CB RB then go for a big ST.
connor_nufc
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Comment #31Swap.deal with clichy
arcarius
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Comment #32French speaking players that we have
Tiote
Ba
Benny
Cabeye and now Marveux, thats 5 of our starting 11 already o_o
arcarius
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Comment #33How bout Enrique to Bayern and we get their captain Lahm in exchange, đ
spitfire_
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Comment #34Baines will be good replacement… Everton are dying for cash.
ilovetoon8788
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Comment #35Seems Like Collocini might be leaving too. Apparently Sevilla interest in strong. I don’t mind him leaving but we need a more than able replacement for him. But i’ve no idea who it is going to be.
ilovetoon8788
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Comment #36seems like our 3 amigos all might be gone this summer. Colo, Enrique, Jonas. We are doing some sort of overhaul at the moment. Could have atleast 7 new players in our starting 11 in August.
ToonTiote
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Comment #37Yer a would love Baines but some one said he is a Everton fan is that true or was that more shit lol cause he would be class signing
SWHITEY
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Comment #38off you go jose. why do so many people want him to stay? yes he is a good player but this saga has been on off for months now. the bloke wants to leave thats quite clear. he wants CL football and good luck to him. lets cash in. there is plenty of better LB out there that we can get trem at bordeaux, hey we could even move for baines from everton, they are desperate for cash, its a well known fact moyes has got absolutely nowt in the coffers
2 AMEOBI'S
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Comment #39I agree they wont come cheap, not all players are going to be free agents haha. to be fair a cant see them bieng worth more than jose and probly lower wages so transfer pays for its self. we mite even get some change ha
ToonTiote
Jun 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Comment #40Do you think Colo will leave cause a dont think he will leave AP loves him and Colo loves the club I cant see Jonas going only Jose.