Anelka: Still Le Sulking

By: Jack | January 10th, 2008

The Nicolas Anelka transfer saga continues to drag on, with no significant news surfacing so far today. The last word was that St. Nic had repeatedly demanded the Bolton suits sanction a move to Chelsea. According to his agent, Doug Pingisi, the forward anticipates making the move in time for Saturday’s clash with Tottenham — though news out of the Bolton camp suggests otherwise.

“He really wants to go to Chelsea. Nicolas is calm. He hopes everything will be finalised this week. He has been waiting for such an opportunity for years. He appreciates that he is at the top of the list of players wanted by Chelsea at the moment. For Nico, it’s vital that he finds a club that will let him compete at the highest level. It’s also a club involved in every competition, particularly the Champions League.” — Pingisi, as told to L’Equipe.

This way to London!

Our initial offer, between £11-12 million, was vehemently dismissed by Megson & Co. It is believed Bolton is seeking anywhere from £15 to £18 million for the French striker. Say that again. Eighteen million? As it stands, it looks like Chelsea may not cave in for once. I’ve read that a final offer of £12.5 million was to be lodged and if it is refused, we will piss off. I like the idea of negotiating; it seems to work in all aspects of life. Maybe Roman has finally decided throwing ridiculous wads of cash at aging strikers is a bit risky … hmmmm.

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• Laurie |  January 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

  
  
  

  You might be pleasantly surprised if he comes. He’s one of my favorite players for France — his eye and his touch are exquisite — and he’s done a 180 in attitude in the last year or so. (Although I don’t think he was ever nearly as bad as the British press made out.) He’s also been one of France’s least-injured strikers since he returned to Raymond Domenech’s good graces. I wrote
  a post on him last week.

  I really can’t get a read on whether or not Megson will let him go. I think if Bolton hadn’t performed so miserably without him in the FA Cup he’d be in Blue right now, but as things stand he’s the only thing keeping them away from relegation.

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• Jack |  January 10th, 2008 at 5:57 pm

  
  
  

  Don’t get me wrong, I would take him. He’s one of the few top-class strikers that would fit seamlessly into our system. Still, I think paying 15-plus million for a 29-year old with prior problems is too much.

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• jon |  January 11th, 2008 at 6:13 am

  
  
  

  Now he’s le signed.

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• cfc069 |  January 11th, 2008 at 6:56 am

  
  
  

  THe clubs have agreed the fee £15m, but personal terms are still being discussed.

  KTBFFH

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