Really great news is coming through that Newcastle United have agreed a fee with Ajax for their Dutch midfielder Vurnon Anita.
Vurnon Anita – fee has been agreed with Ajax
The next step is to agree terms with Vurnon, and that’s not exactly a given, but it seems that Newcastle are close to getting one of their top targets through the door – at last.
Ajax manager Frank de Boer confirmed today that the Amsterdam club have struck a deal with Newcastle United for the transfer of 23 year-old Vurnon Anita, who can play in a number of different positions.
Once terms have been agreed with the player, Anita will travel to Newcastle for his medical, and it could well be that if Cheick Tiote is not available for the game against Tottenham next Saturday afternoon, then Vurnon will play in that position.
He has played both in defensive midfield and left back for Ajax over the last two seasons, and has been one of their best players.
Vurnon stands 5’6″ tall and he made his debut for Ajax in March of 2006, in a 3–2 away loss against FC Groningen, and since then he has made 137 appearances for the Dutch Champions with 7 goals.
We’re not sure how much the fee is – but it’s likely it’s around £7M, and Vurnon will be a fantastic signing for Newcastle.
We wonder if Newcastle’s dismal showing yesterday at Cardiff had anything to do with this?
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518 comments so far
Sazzer
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Comment #481@Beattie25 – 439
haha true
BelfastMagpie87
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Comment #482JackButler // Aug 12, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Im a man with many identity’s….
Nah I just got fed up & deleted my account..
Then re-joined a week later.lol
NUFC FOR SALE
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Comment #483darrenfletcher88 353
I hate brain dead inbred tools like you too.
Can’t stand people having an opinion.
Ian Toon
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Comment #484Transfer sage—- I don’t see it as an either or situation . I don’t think that Simpson is the answer going forward but with Anita in CM alongside Tiote both Simpson and Williamson would have a ready outlet in Anita rather than their far too often punt aimlessly. Full backs are generally not as influential as midfielders . Straight down the middle with a strong centre half to complement the more refined Colo
and if. Lille continue to hardball then I could see us holding out for
Debuchy in January. Pardew could re adjust with the same players and restrict Simpson’s forays. We could not afford. To let Anita slip away.
Transfer Sage
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Comment #485@les
I wouldn’t say we don’t need Anita but I would say we need other players more.
Then again the argument could be made that willo and simmo (who I would like to see replaced as they are our two weakest spots in the first 11, not bad but not as good as the rest) are actually specialist defenders where our other DM is jonas and he isn’t a a natural DM.
GeordieToon89
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:40 PM
Comment #486To be fair Toivonen didn’t feature atall for PSV yesterday wasn’t even on the bench
darrenfletcher88
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Comment #487What???
toonarmydownsouth
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Comment #488LG
When did i say ppl where offended about you not wanting anita?
I was talking about your snide little digs at ppls reaction to signing him ( there opinions)
No ones feelings are hurt here buddy just wish you could actually try and put up a post backing your arguement
In my original post before you got all sarcastic like i gave ya an opinion on where he’d play and if he was better than gosling, vuckic, bigi what makes you so sure hes not? I dont think gosling or vuckic are cut out for a CDM which only leaves bigi and i think we have enough games this season to still allow bigi to progress seeing as its only him n perchy and jonas we have as CDMs and tiotes prob honna miss 5-6 weeks with ACON so really dont think this is anything but a good signing also dont see how hes gonna prevent us signing a FB
Transfer Sage
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Comment #489@ian
agree really
I just was playing devils advocate.
If anita meant we couldn’t get our CB or full back I would be unhappy.
But as I have said on many occasions. I believe that there is not set overall budget of 10/15/20 million etc.
I think that there is a budget for each area we want to improve and it’s adjusted depending on who is available.
Dannyo
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Comment #490@JB
And i’m so happy i have u lot. I’ll take a break and go cry a bit now. *Tags JB in*
Back later 😉
@WWYCD
I think i just upped my anticipations for our season 10% just now, lol.
There’s always the issue of gelling, fortunatly, AP has gotten that sorted very well, got faith in that man.
AP seems to have a very methodical approach to his training, very clear on players roles but at the same time, when things flow the best, we look like an accordion.
The team stretching and contracting in complete sync.
Love to watch that.
MagpiesFlyHigh
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Comment #491LG
Slagging everyone off and then blaming them for being oversensitive is the reaction of a true pulsating rectum.
Its called transference…only 3 syllables
darrenfletcher88
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Comment #492Nufc for sale,what’s your crack like?
belgrade fan
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Comment #493sage
this website writes only when deals are close to be done, for example following Debs story same as we did, never said deal is DONE..
I ll translate for you- Newcastle is very close to sign Ola T, for a fee ASKED from PSV 8m and Newc is ready to pay that after they are almost sure they wont return AC from LFC
belgrade fan
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:46 PM
Comment #494Also, they report Anita fee has been agreed and now player wants to talk with AP and to agree a personal wage etc
Tino99
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Comment #495Anita will be a wicked signing. Looking forward to next season. Do massively agree about new centre back and right back. Done. Hazard looked so average. Cocky sh*t. Hba against hazard will be legendary!!! See who has more skill then. One cost 5 m the other 34 mil.
Guys wandering whether anyone can get two tickets for the Chelsea game?
Transfer Sage
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Comment #496thanks belgrade fan
i haven’t seen anything of him so not sure what to expect.
do you know much about the player?
GeordieToon89
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Comment #497I wanted Loic Remy ;(
MagpiesFlyHigh
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Comment #498TS
My view on Anita is that, sure we need the CB/FB, but being able to shield the back four with 2 top DMs when we are up against a 5 man midfield or a side on top form might just help us ship fewer goals.
I can see Pards and Carrs logic in wanting that extra strength in front of the defence.
JackButler
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Comment #499jack rodwell off to city for undisclosed fee
MagpiesFlyHigh
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Comment #500JB
Be at least £15m ..
Low Fell Mag
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Comment #501Alright lads, followed the blog for a few years now but never made an account until now. Just been checking Vurnon Anita out on Wikipedia and his current club and number have changed to #7 at Newcastle United, probably someone messing on but just thought I’d let you all know
Dannyo
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Comment #502@GT89
Is it ok if we just get the Le Mans lad instead mate? Would it cheer u up a bit? 😉
GeordieToon89
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Comment #503Transfer Sage – Toivonen is class and can play the wing role aswell.. he can even play Defensive midfield if needed, he’ll score goals with our service
Kyo
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Comment #504Haven’t watched Toivonen much but he gets a lot of stick from my Dutch friends. Apparently he has good shooting and heading ability but nowt much else.
Les Grossman
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Comment #505tads
“your initial post was insulting every1 who actually wanted to see this lad sign so yeah you did start with the insults”
I have no further iterest in you sir, or your bullsh!t
You made a complete tool of yaself then. hahahahah
You set me off again………ooo sensitive!
Transfer Sage
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Comment #506@mfh
totally agree we need cover in CM as when we shipped goals we were missing tiote or cabaye or both.
We need cover for them and also a good option to have 3 in the middle of the park. I like bigi and think he will do a job but 40 games would be too much at this stage.
We do need to make sure we strengthen at the back though, that is a must, a striker can wait as we have 3 and adam campbell. Also we probably wont lose cisse and ba as they play ivory coast, but you never know.
Les Grossman
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Comment #507MFH
Oh dear…..ill hazard you see plenty pulsating rectums there bonny lad.
Im afariad, I havent slagged anyone off, I just diagreed with your opinion, like i say it is my right to do so, never asked you to agree with mine or did I.
So you stick to your pulsating rectums, what you get uo to in your spare time has nothing to do with me, each to their own
I wonder if this is some osrt of grooming your doing? ‘Pulsating rectums, you dont get it’ I certainly do not thanks.
Sazzer
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Comment #508Toivonen was banned.
Les Grossman
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Comment #509MFH
Oh and you can keep your syllables, because when i want your opinion in future on her, I will give it to you!(your opinion that is, I now know your sort)
😉
toonarmydownsouth
Aug 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Comment #510LG
“Okay okay
so all the people on here getting a semi on over Anita, prey tell, these are my very valid questions for all you Anita ITK?
………
I fear alot of you are gettin your self all wet and moist because we have agreed a fee for a player……..no real thought in it.
……
RB / CB / CF
Thats all we needed, no need to frig with one of the best central midfields in the league last season, a first season together, and if we can keep Cabaye/Tiote, they will only get better.
So if people like Kyo and Ruddy, dont want to listen to my opinion, divvent listen boys, divvent comment on them….theres a good pair of chaps now ”
That was the part of your post i was talking about but your brain seems selective so i’ll leave to carry on trolling
Sad little man
Les Grossman
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:03 PM
Comment #511tads
oh,
so it actually wasnt my initial post, you little liar!!
MFH beat you to whining about that post man.
READ.
Dont just guess!!
Lords alive, now buzz off little waspy thing! Your like thrush
Big Pappa Cissé
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Comment #512@ Les
Christ man just let it go FFS. Its the NUFC blog not therapy corner
pardews plan B
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Comment #513@Les you’re really mean!
There take that.
Tbf i have learned not to be insulted by your posts. I just remove anything insulting or aggressive and hyperbole and you make some decent points. Some people are overly excited by anita when they haven’t even seen him play.
And he did get moved to dm because he wasn’t doing too well at lb.
Les Grossman
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Comment #514Big pappis Cisse
Ha ha ha
Enjoying it man, but must admit, I am getting a bit bored now.
Les Grossman
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Comment #515PPB
Thanks mate.
I dont feel I was ramming my opinion on anyone.
I do love a bit of a battle though and Ill admit it sometimes can get out of hand.
This IS a footy blog about the greatest team in the world, and frankly we should all be entitled to our opinions just some people think theres are right, and get all condescending, granted without insults, but if you push them hard enough, they break and begin.
My opinion stands, CB/RB/CF should have been priority, If the otheres think that CM was priority then fine by me. I cant see it thorugh their eyes………
I just defend my corner vigorously and always will.
Sazzer
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Comment #516Some Bonk n’ B from Vurnon and Leroy Fer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnNLRP_l0us
Ian Toon
Aug 12, 2012 at 9:50 PM
Comment #517Jack Butler– Just seen your insecure defensive response on it wasambiguous so I don’t know how often you’ve seen him . Carr has watched him home and. away in the Dutch League and in European competition for the last three years.. He’s 23 so older than Santon . I will give your simplistic view on all things NUFC a wide birth. Having read others responding to you I can see why they feel like
giving up the will to live. Zzzzzzzz
Toon73
Aug 12, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Comment #518For everyone who has subscribed to my newsletter:
Anita
Toivonen
Pieters/cissohko
It’s all panning out 🙂