Emre

[intermilansg]

Anyway, as I said, good luck to him. However, we didn't screw him whatsoever. We gave him the chance, but he was way too weak to compete in the demanding Serie A. His failure to adapt to being a LW was a reason as well.

Emre is not weak. He is a fighter in midfield the only thing thats stopping him from progressing is the niggling injuries he often gets after couple of matches. A move to the premiership would be good for his career.

 

[Hammoudi]

Weak compared to Serie A, not in general. I know he is a fighter with great stamina, but that's not enough in Serie A.

 

[intermilansg]

Saturday, June 25, 2005

Newcastle's Emre deal drags on
Belozoglu Emre's possible move from Inter Milan to Newcastle is not expected to be completed until the middle of next week.

Emre: Protracted transfer. (NigelFrench/Empics)
The 24-year-old Turkey midfielder has been tipped to move to St James' Park this summer, although it is understood his Italian club have not yet accepted an offer.

Three other Premiership teams are interested in the player but Magpies boss Graeme Souness flew to Turkey earlier this week in an attempt to tie up a deal to bring the player to Tyneside.

However, any deal is not expected to be completed until at least Wednesday, according to Emre's agent Ahmet Bulut.

Bulut said: 'We have no agreement with Newcastle. They must first agree terms with Inter Milan.

'We have four other offers with English clubs - all in the Premiership - but they must first talk to his club. We are waiting for next week.'

If Newcastle do agree a fee with Inter, Emre's wages could also be a stumbling block after the club recently signed Scott Parker on a contract reported to be worth £55,000 a week.

Emre, however, is quoted in Turkish newspaper Hurriyet revealing his desire to move to Newcastle. Although the move may not be finalised, the player ruled out a transfer back to his native Turkey.

He said: 'A numbers of clubs from Turkey, including Fenerbahce, made offers.

'However, I have been repeatedly saying I would like to continue my career in Europe.

'I'm still young and I don't want to come back to Turkey right away. There is still a lot to do for me in Europe.'

Souness is a former Galatasaray manager, the club where Emre established himself before moving to the San Siro in 2001. Emre then starred at the World Cup in 2002 when Turkey finished third.

He played just 19 Serie A games for Inter last season and missed the two-legged Coppa Italia final victory over Roma after picking up a groin injury.

However, he appeared in both Champions League clashes with the Magpies during the 2002-03 season - a 4-1 win for the Italians on Tyneside and a 2-2 draw at the San Siro - and was impressive on each occasion.

Emre could fill the position vacated by Laurent Robert on the left of midfield, with Newcastle also linked with possible swoops for Real Madrid's Luis Figo and Fulham's Luis Boa Morte.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=336076&cc=5739

Seems like he would be playing on the wing for Newcastle if he goes there.

 

[Aussie Inter]

I think England will really suit Emre as he is a little battler and will work well with Souness and also Scott Parker in the Midfield.. Good luck to him and all the best for the future...

 

[scutzon]

So, are we selling him to Newcastle or not? According to the report given by intermilansg, it seems like we have not accepted Newcastle's offer. Do we actually still want to keep him?

 

[primo-inter]

well I hope he does well at Newcastle but I seriously doubt it. Just watch, injuries week in, week out. Always falling over the place from tackles which players like Shearer brush off on a regular basis. You'll see.

Spain is the league Emre would do best in. England too strong for him. Defenders like Campbell can easily bump him off the ball.

Good luck to Emre Belozoglu. I'll keep a close eye on him.

 

[Tommi]

Inter got €6 million for a player like Emre?

It's amazing how little money we receive by players. Actually, that sum would be one of the biggest amount of money we have gotten from a player the last years, and that sum is just too little for a player of that age and calibre.

Very well said Jimmy. :star: :star: :star:

 

[Handoyo]

Just to add on to Jimmy's & Tommi's point of view, over the last few seasons, it seems to me that the policy on outgoing transfers was to get rid of the player as fast as possible and not to get optimal results. Considering how thrifty we have been in spending over the last couple of seasons, this really is contradicting in an economic sense. Hopefully, they will resolve this issue.


Handyo

 

[snake]

Emre touches down.

Emre: Happy to be joining a 'big team'.


Inter Milan midfielder Emre arrived on Tyneside tonight to tie up a move to Newcastle as Graeme Souness closed in on his second summer signing. The 24-year-old Turkey international was met at Newcastle International Airport by the Scot and coach Dean Saunders and whisked off to prepare for a medical tomorrow after the Magpies finally made a breakthrough in their protracted pursuit.

Emre is expected to complete his move to St James' Park tomorrow to join £6.5million Scott Parker among the new faces in Souness' rapidly evolving squad.

Will now wear Black and White :yuck:

'I am so happy because Newcastle is a very big team and for me, the manager is a very important person,' he told the club's official website.

Souness was cautiously optimistic as he prepared to close the deal.

'We have worked hard to get him here,' he said. 'Hopefully we can tie everything up and get him signed as he will be a real addition to the squad.

'We are just going over the final details. There are a few things still to be decided, but I am confident we can do that.

'He will bring a bit of grit and determination and he is a real flair player as well. He works very hard, he has been in Italy for a number of years and has obviously learned a great deal of his trade out there.

'He will do well and he is keen to play English football. He sees it as a type of football that will suit him.

'We have still to tie up a few loose ends, but when he has signed, I will be a very delighted man.'

Newcastle have been on the former Galatasaray player's trail for several weeks since it became apparent that Inter were prepared to let him go despite the fact that he had two years remaining on his contract.

They had to fight off stiff competition from Everton, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United were at various points linked with him after he made just 19 Serie A appearances last season.

However, the Magpies emerged as the leading contenders after Souness flew off to hold preliminary talks with the midfielder, although with his wages, reported to amount to be around £90,000 a week, proving a problem, it was not until last Thursday that they tabled an undisclosed bid.

By that point, Emre had already signalled his intention to head for St James', and by then it was a matter of sorting out the numbers.

It is no coincidence that Newcastle's offer was received at the San Siro as striker Craig Bellamy underwent a medical in Blackburn, completing his move to Ewood Park hours later to release a further £5million in fee and £2million a year in wages.

 

[cool_cuchu]

Hmm, Emre seems to be a very important signing for them, and getting emre needs a lot of effort on their part,hopefully emre can prove his worth there..

I believe he can

 

[BlueBacchus]

Adios Emre, good luck at Newcastle!

 

[Hammoudi]

He never offered that proof he claimed would clarify that insulting interview he gave about Inter.

So, whatever, good luck

 

[BFC82]

He never offered that proof he claimed would clarify that insulting interview he gave about Inter.

So, whatever, good luck

I dont think there was ever any, he just wanted out and what better way to do it than bash the club and humiliate them. Very disgraceful and pathetic, well....better luck in the EPL. If he thinks Inter are a side with no future, wait what he will think about newcastle after 2 seasons.

 

[J zanetti]

Emre’s medical with Newcastle last night were Sky’s main sport news. Judging by the pictures he seemed very relaxed and happy. He also seemed really close to Graham Sounes and also praised the manager in a short interview.
This morning the BBC radio mentioned £4 M + tag on his transfer. I believe all the details regarding his transfer will be clear after the test results either today or tomorrow.

 

[BlueBacchus]

Seems everything is done.

 

[primo-inter]

Souness is making such big efforts to sign good players, but he'll inevitably be sacked before the end of the season.

 

[Ari]

He also seemed really close to Graham Sounes and also praised the manager in a short interview.

Well somebody has to be first. Souness is totally a shame for that nice club. They even lost Robert 100%:ly because of him..

 

[BlueBacchus]

He also seemed really close to Graham Sounes and also praised the manager in a short interview.

Well somebody has to be first. Souness is totally a shame for that nice club. They even lost Robert 100%:ly because of him..

not to mention Bellamy. The Toons will regret sooner or later. I can;t wait when he scores for Blackburn against them. I am going to be so happy. :fero:

 

[snake]

He also seemed really close to Graham Sounes and also praised the manager in a short interview.

Well somebody has to be first. Souness is totally a shame for that nice club. They even lost Robert 100%:ly because of him..

not to mention Bellamy. The Toons will regret sooner or later. I can;t wait when he scores for Blackburn against them. I am going to be so happy. :fero:

Well of course he will be close to Souness! Souness can speak Turkey lol, he did coach Galatasaray remember?

 

[Ziyad]

He never offered that proof he claimed would clarify that insulting interview he gave about Inter.

So, whatever, good luck

Also dont hold ur breath for that Emre excuse cuz it aint comin...You should know better with the way things happen with Inter and the players

This was like in April or MAY when the scandal broke out.

Dont u luv it when u quote urself...Anyways the only time that we MIGHT here about Emre's view of Inter is if he goes somewhere else,that would determine how classy he is though.