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Position: Centre Back
Club: Vitesse
Expected Price: Unknown
Comments: We can exclusively reveal that Roy Keane has had Dutch defender Ruud Knol watched recently. The report has been confirmed by the Dutchman who said 'Sunderland is a great club for me' in a recent interview. We have been advised that he is a free agent, a strong centre back and is also known as a good spot kick taker. Personally I have no opinion on this player, I know little about him, but any information is welcome on our message board.
Name: Ruud Van Nistelrooy
Position: Striker
Club: Real Madrid
Expected Price: Unknown
Comments: I've recently been advised that there's a rumour doing the rounds at some of the Sunderland supporter branches that Ruud is on his way to Wearside. I was in two minds whether to even post this because it's just NOT going to happen, but this is a rumour mill, so here it is. Ruud is absolutely on fire in La Liga, so Real Madrid WILL NOT be letting him go for obvious reasons. Ruud will not want go give up Real Madrid for Sunderland. If you need me to explain why then I guess your best subject isn't football. If this signing comes off I'll eat my own underpants and post the event on You Tube for all to see! If rumours are going to start, lets at least make them realistic eh? Computer says "NO"!
Name: Andrew Cole
Position: Striker
Club: Portsmouth
Expected Price: Free
Comments: The names are coming thick and fast at the moment. The latest being ex Newcastle forward Andrew Cole. While Andy certainly would add something to the team, I think we have the money to be aiming a little higher than the prolific veteran. Birmingham have stated that they are not able to meet his wage demands, so it looks like he'll not be returning to St Andrews. To be honest, I think there's little chance of seeing Cole the Goal at the SoL next season. Still, it would be interesting to see Yorke and Cole playing in the same team again...
Name: Thomas Graveson
Position: Centre Midfield
Club: Celtic
Expected Price: £2,000,000
Comments: On the basis that we have only just been promoted. I would prefer Graverson over Barton over the basis that Thomas is less likely to start running round punching people, we'd have less challenge for his signature and his experience will prove prices for a newly promoted team. Graverson and Whithead in centre-mid? I'll have a slice of that please waiter!
Name: Joey Barton
Position: Centre Midfield
Club: Manchester City
Expected Price: £4,000,000 - £5,500,000
Name: Thomas Graveson
Position: Centre Midfield
Club: Celtic
Expected Price: £2,000,000
Comments: On the basis that we have only just been promoted. I would prefer Graverson over Barton over the basis that Thomas is less likely to start running round punching people, we'd have less challenge for his signature and his experience will prove prices for a newly promoted team. Graverson and Whithead in centre-mid? I'll have a slice of that please waiter!
Name: Joey Barton
Position: Centre Midfield
Club: Manchester City
Expected Price: £4,000,000 - £5,500,000
Comments: Taking Joey Barton on would be a huge gamble, but there's no doubting his abilty. Keane may see a bit of himself in Joey and if anybody could calm the lad down it would be Keane. Two other clubs have shown interest. Everton and Tottenham, but nobody to date has confirmed their interest. It's also being reported that Manchester City have ran out patients with Barton and have told him he can leave the club.
Name: David Nugent
Position: Striker
Club: Preston North End
Expected Price: £6,000,000
Comments: David Nugent for me has everything to make it in the top flight. Keane has already said that he admires the young forward and could be a real potential signing, but other factors come into this. Nugent has already stated that he'll stay at Preston if promoted, which is looking less likely. He also said he would prefer joining Everton (Being an Everton supporter), but I've heard on the grape vine that The Blues are targeting Jermaine Defoe from Tottenham. Could this pave the way for Keane to get his man? Personally I would love to see Nugent at the club next season.