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The big Norwegian striker that is John Carew, or 'Alieu' as he likes to have on his shirt, has recently become unsettled at Valencia and may want a move elsewhere. Fulham have shown an interest and want him on-loan for the season, with a view to a permanent deal. Just like Anelka at Liverpool. He'd be a fantastic signing for any Premiership club, and i'm very surprised to see that no ther club has shown the slightest interest in him!! But which Premiership club would be right for him???
Man United - After the sale of Andy Cole United only have 3 experienced strikers who can help them with their bids for silverware this season. Yorke may also be leaving soon, which could mean United have to rely on the potential of in-experienced youngsters like Danny Webber or Daniel Nardiello. Carew would be an ideal signing for United, and i'm sure he's be a brilliant partner for van Nistelrooy. Solskjaer and Johnsen are 2 Norwegian internationals already at the club, and they'd help him settle in. And for possibly less than £10m, or just on-loan for the rest of the season, Alieu would be a bargain!! It would also show Fergie hasn't been making mistakes in the transfer market ALL season!
Chelsea - They already have one top striker in Hasselbaink, but what harm can having another do?? They've both also played in Spain and become known for their goal-scoring form. The last Norwegian Chelsea had was Tore-Andre Flo. He was a fine goalscorer, but was sold to Rangers for £12m and first team football. Having another Norwegian up-front could bringeven more goals to Chelsea's attack and help their challenge for the Premiership, even if it is just a season-long-loan. So Carew would fit in well at Chelsea. But his arrival may un-settle the on-form Zola and Gudjonson.
Leeds - Carew could have been the ideal partner or replacement for Viduka, but Leeds have already signed Robbie Fower for £11m, and he's doing just fine! Leeds were linked with Carew a lot last season as specualtion grew that Viduka would be off to Italy. But he stayed and therefore nothing else happened. Even on-loan Carew wouldn't be able to add a lot more to the Leeds attack, unless they were without Viduka or Fowler. If it wasn't Fowler than it should have been Carew!
Arsenal - Arsenal's search for a new no.9 was ended over the summer when they snapped up Everton's Francis Jeffers for under £10m. Everton were desperate to sell (to help their finacial struggle) and Arsenal were keen not to miss out. But since signing the England U-21 international he has failed to impress. He's barely featuredin the Arsenal side this season, mainly due to injury, but when playing he hasn't shown the goal scoring form of his Everton days. I think Carew would have been the better buy but Wenger wasn't interested. He may not have settled in well though, due to the lack of fellow Norwegians, and mass number of Frenchmen at the club.
Liverpool - Nicolas Anelka has been secured as an on-loan signing for the rest of this season, and could sign permanently in the summer. But after losing Robbie Fowler, if they don't sign Anelka then I think that Carew should be considered. Milan Baros may be highly rated but he's too in-experienced at the highest levels. Carew is strong, experienced at many levels, and can score goals at will! And with players he knows such as John Aarne Riise, he could settle in quite well. And by playing with a variety a top proffesionals week-in week-out, it could only help his progress!
Spurs - With a squad of aging strikers on top form at the moment, Glenn Hoddle must know that they can't last forever. Who will then have when Ferdinand and Sheringham finally retire/leave?? Rebrov is still waiting in the reserves but he can only wait so long, and so can Carew. If Hoddle doesn't move soon then Carew could be gone! And Spurs will have missed out on a perfect replacement goal-scorer for either Les Ferdinand or Teddy Sheringham. But a move to White Hart Lane seems out of the question for John Carew, as he can only wait so long untill the time is right.
Fulham - They are the latest Premiership club to have shown ANY interest in the big Norseman. They are apparently close to signing him on-loan, but with 2 top strikers in Louis Saha and Steve Marlet, would Alieu feel un-settled once again?? Or would he have the reverse effect, and casue the shock sale of either the club's high-profiled top scorer from last-season, or Fulham's all-time record signing?? But if he did move to Fulham in any shape or form, it would mean great things for 'the cottagers'. With an improving side, and his goal-scoring habits, their chances of silverware would be much greater! The only problem would be whether he'd disrupt their first-choice XI?
So in the way that I see it, John Carew's best choice would be to move to Old Trafford. And what are the chances that he'd turn down the move, if it became offered to him?? As United's new no.9, the glory days would remain! At least untill the end of this season, being Sir Alex Ferguson's last in control (possibly not!).
Man United - After the sale of Andy Cole United only have 3 experienced strikers who can help them with their bids for silverware this season. Yorke may also be leaving soon, which could mean United have to rely on the potential of in-experienced youngsters like Danny Webber or Daniel Nardiello. Carew would be an ideal signing for United, and i'm sure he's be a brilliant partner for van Nistelrooy. Solskjaer and Johnsen are 2 Norwegian internationals already at the club, and they'd help him settle in. And for possibly less than £10m, or just on-loan for the rest of the season, Alieu would be a bargain!! It would also show Fergie hasn't been making mistakes in the transfer market ALL season!
Chelsea - They already have one top striker in Hasselbaink, but what harm can having another do?? They've both also played in Spain and become known for their goal-scoring form. The last Norwegian Chelsea had was Tore-Andre Flo. He was a fine goalscorer, but was sold to Rangers for £12m and first team football. Having another Norwegian up-front could bringeven more goals to Chelsea's attack and help their challenge for the Premiership, even if it is just a season-long-loan. So Carew would fit in well at Chelsea. But his arrival may un-settle the on-form Zola and Gudjonson.
Leeds - Carew could have been the ideal partner or replacement for Viduka, but Leeds have already signed Robbie Fower for £11m, and he's doing just fine! Leeds were linked with Carew a lot last season as specualtion grew that Viduka would be off to Italy. But he stayed and therefore nothing else happened. Even on-loan Carew wouldn't be able to add a lot more to the Leeds attack, unless they were without Viduka or Fowler. If it wasn't Fowler than it should have been Carew!
Arsenal - Arsenal's search for a new no.9 was ended over the summer when they snapped up Everton's Francis Jeffers for under £10m. Everton were desperate to sell (to help their finacial struggle) and Arsenal were keen not to miss out. But since signing the England U-21 international he has failed to impress. He's barely featuredin the Arsenal side this season, mainly due to injury, but when playing he hasn't shown the goal scoring form of his Everton days. I think Carew would have been the better buy but Wenger wasn't interested. He may not have settled in well though, due to the lack of fellow Norwegians, and mass number of Frenchmen at the club.
Liverpool - Nicolas Anelka has been secured as an on-loan signing for the rest of this season, and could sign permanently in the summer. But after losing Robbie Fowler, if they don't sign Anelka then I think that Carew should be considered. Milan Baros may be highly rated but he's too in-experienced at the highest levels. Carew is strong, experienced at many levels, and can score goals at will! And with players he knows such as John Aarne Riise, he could settle in quite well. And by playing with a variety a top proffesionals week-in week-out, it could only help his progress!
Spurs - With a squad of aging strikers on top form at the moment, Glenn Hoddle must know that they can't last forever. Who will then have when Ferdinand and Sheringham finally retire/leave?? Rebrov is still waiting in the reserves but he can only wait so long, and so can Carew. If Hoddle doesn't move soon then Carew could be gone! And Spurs will have missed out on a perfect replacement goal-scorer for either Les Ferdinand or Teddy Sheringham. But a move to White Hart Lane seems out of the question for John Carew, as he can only wait so long untill the time is right.
Fulham - They are the latest Premiership club to have shown ANY interest in the big Norseman. They are apparently close to signing him on-loan, but with 2 top strikers in Louis Saha and Steve Marlet, would Alieu feel un-settled once again?? Or would he have the reverse effect, and casue the shock sale of either the club's high-profiled top scorer from last-season, or Fulham's all-time record signing?? But if he did move to Fulham in any shape or form, it would mean great things for 'the cottagers'. With an improving side, and his goal-scoring habits, their chances of silverware would be much greater! The only problem would be whether he'd disrupt their first-choice XI?
So in the way that I see it, John Carew's best choice would be to move to Old Trafford. And what are the chances that he'd turn down the move, if it became offered to him?? As United's new no.9, the glory days would remain! At least untill the end of this season, being Sir Alex Ferguson's last in control (possibly not!).
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Solskjaer 24 wrote:
>Look at Giggs, he has a recuring hamstring problem and he plays brilliantly every time he plays! Why should Carew be any different??
Well Carew is a striker, Giggs is a winger, sure both can score goals and Giggs has become more of a striker, but Carew is a striker not a winger.
>Look at Giggs, he has a recuring hamstring problem and he plays brilliantly every time he plays! Why should Carew be any different??
Well Carew is a striker, Giggs is a winger, sure both can score goals and Giggs has become more of a striker, but Carew is a striker not a winger.
You say about hes more of a number 10 (a supplier) than a No.9 (finisher) well what about Van Nistelrooy hes No.10 and he is a finisher!
Have you got MSN Messenger Solskjaer 24?
Have you got MSN Messenger Solskjaer 24?
BB Scotty / Jazz wrote:
> How about Makaay from Deportivo, do you think he would make a move to Manchester
> United, im not sure about it but i think he could be big at United, it would
> also improve his chances of playing regurly for Holland.
I don't think Makaay would be the right kind of player for United. He can attack and support, but he isn't really a goalscorer, and isn't a no.9 type of player. I still think Carew would be brilliant, even if he has a knee problem.
Look at Giggs, he has a recuring hamstring problem and he plays brilliantly every time he plays! Why should Carew be any different??
> How about Makaay from Deportivo, do you think he would make a move to Manchester
> United, im not sure about it but i think he could be big at United, it would
> also improve his chances of playing regurly for Holland.
I don't think Makaay would be the right kind of player for United. He can attack and support, but he isn't really a goalscorer, and isn't a no.9 type of player. I still think Carew would be brilliant, even if he has a knee problem.
Look at Giggs, he has a recuring hamstring problem and he plays brilliantly every time he plays! Why should Carew be any different??
I read an article that said he has a condition know as jumpers knees in both knees which may require surgery and may be the end of his career. Not worth the risk of £10m if you ask me.
How about Makaay from Deportivo, do you think he would make a move to Manchester United, im not sure about it but i think he could be big at United, it would also improve his chances of playing regurly for Holland.
I think it is a shrewd signing by Jean Tigana. He is bought an arguably world-class player, for a club whos style of play would suit him. I'm not bothered about that any more though, simply because mighty Anelka had a stormin' game for the reds against Birmingham and scored a belter!...oh, I forgot about young Micheal, he played his usual best as well.
John carew is an amazing player i wish he'd go to chelsea.
ps it was against chelsea he first gained recognition in the 98 cup winners cup chelsea v valerenga
ps it was against chelsea he first gained recognition in the 98 cup winners cup chelsea v valerenga
He is going to Fulham in a deal worth £7M-£10M
All providing he passes a medical and can agree terms. He said the thought of working with tigana was the main attraction.
I dunno what all the fuss is about.
This geezer isnt world class.
He only scored 11 goals last season, and has scored no goals this season in 8 games. THe guy isnt a natural finisher, and i dont think he would ever fit in at Old trafford. I'd rather have Andy cole up front...
All providing he passes a medical and can agree terms. He said the thought of working with tigana was the main attraction.
I dunno what all the fuss is about.
This geezer isnt world class.
He only scored 11 goals last season, and has scored no goals this season in 8 games. THe guy isnt a natural finisher, and i dont think he would ever fit in at Old trafford. I'd rather have Andy cole up front...
The big Norwegian striker that is John Carew, or 'Alieu' as he likes to have on his shirt, has recently become unsettled at Valencia and may want a move elsewhere. Fulham have shown an interest and want him on-loan for the season, with a view to a permanent deal. Just like Anelka at Liverpool. He'd be a fantastic signing for any Premiership club, and i'm very surprised to see that no ther club has shown the slightest interest in him!! But which Premiership club would be right for him???
Man United - After the sale of Andy Cole United only have 3 experienced strikers who can help them with their bids for silverware this season. Yorke may also be leaving soon, which could mean United have to rely on the potential of in-experienced youngsters like Danny Webber or Daniel Nardiello. Carew would be an ideal signing for United, and i'm sure he's be a brilliant partner for van Nistelrooy. Solskjaer and Johnsen are 2 Norwegian internationals already at the club, and they'd help him settle in. And for possibly less than £10m, or just on-loan for the rest of the season, Alieu would be a bargain!! It would also show Fergie hasn't been making mistakes in the transfer market ALL season!
Chelsea - They already have one top striker in Hasselbaink, but what harm can having another do?? They've both also played in Spain and become known for their goal-scoring form. The last Norwegian Chelsea had was Tore-Andre Flo. He was a fine goalscorer, but was sold to Rangers for £12m and first team football. Having another Norwegian up-front could bringeven more goals to Chelsea's attack and help their challenge for the Premiership, even if it is just a season-long-loan. So Carew would fit in well at Chelsea. But his arrival may un-settle the on-form Zola and Gudjonson.
Leeds - Carew could have been the ideal partner or replacement for Viduka, but Leeds have already signed Robbie Fower for £11m, and he's doing just fine! Leeds were linked with Carew a lot last season as specualtion grew that Viduka would be off to Italy. But he stayed and therefore nothing else happened. Even on-loan Carew wouldn't be able to add a lot more to the Leeds attack, unless they were without Viduka or Fowler. If it wasn't Fowler than it should have been Carew!
Arsenal - Arsenal's search for a new no.9 was ended over the summer when they snapped up Everton's Francis Jeffers for under £10m. Everton were desperate to sell (to help their finacial struggle) and Arsenal were keen not to miss out. But since signing the England U-21 international he has failed to impress. He's barely featuredin the Arsenal side this season, mainly due to injury, but when playing he hasn't shown the goal scoring form of his Everton days. I think Carew would have been the better buy but Wenger wasn't interested. He may not have settled in well though, due to the lack of fellow Norwegians, and mass number of Frenchmen at the club.
Liverpool - Nicolas Anelka has been secured as an on-loan signing for the rest of this season, and could sign permanently in the summer. But after losing Robbie Fowler, if they don't sign Anelka then I think that Carew should be considered. Milan Baros may be highly rated but he's too in-experienced at the highest levels. Carew is strong, experienced at many levels, and can score goals at will! And with players he knows such as John Aarne Riise, he could settle in quite well. And by playing with a variety a top proffesionals week-in week-out, it could only help his progress!
Spurs - With a squad of aging strikers on top form at the moment, Glenn Hoddle must know that they can't last forever. Who will then have when Ferdinand and Sheringham finally retire/leave?? Rebrov is still waiting in the reserves but he can only wait so long, and so can Carew. If Hoddle doesn't move soon then Carew could be gone! And Spurs will have missed out on a perfect replacement goal-scorer for either Les Ferdinand or Teddy Sheringham. But a move to White Hart Lane seems out of the question for John Carew, as he can only wait so long untill the time is right.
Fulham - They are the latest Premiership club to have shown ANY interest in the big Norseman. They are apparently close to signing him on-loan, but with 2 top strikers in Louis Saha and Steve Marlet, would Alieu feel un-settled once again?? Or would he have the reverse effect, and casue the shock sale of either the club's high-profiled top scorer from last-season, or Fulham's all-time record signing?? But if he did move to Fulham in any shape or form, it would mean great things for 'the cottagers'. With an improving side, and his goal-scoring habits, their chances of silverware would be much greater! The only problem would be whether he'd disrupt their first-choice XI?
So in the way that I see it, John Carew's best choice would be to move to Old Trafford. And what are the chances that he'd turn down the move, if it became offered to him?? As United's new no.9, the glory days would remain! At least untill the end of this season, being Sir Alex Ferguson's last in control (possibly not!).
Man United - After the sale of Andy Cole United only have 3 experienced strikers who can help them with their bids for silverware this season. Yorke may also be leaving soon, which could mean United have to rely on the potential of in-experienced youngsters like Danny Webber or Daniel Nardiello. Carew would be an ideal signing for United, and i'm sure he's be a brilliant partner for van Nistelrooy. Solskjaer and Johnsen are 2 Norwegian internationals already at the club, and they'd help him settle in. And for possibly less than £10m, or just on-loan for the rest of the season, Alieu would be a bargain!! It would also show Fergie hasn't been making mistakes in the transfer market ALL season!
Chelsea - They already have one top striker in Hasselbaink, but what harm can having another do?? They've both also played in Spain and become known for their goal-scoring form. The last Norwegian Chelsea had was Tore-Andre Flo. He was a fine goalscorer, but was sold to Rangers for £12m and first team football. Having another Norwegian up-front could bringeven more goals to Chelsea's attack and help their challenge for the Premiership, even if it is just a season-long-loan. So Carew would fit in well at Chelsea. But his arrival may un-settle the on-form Zola and Gudjonson.
Leeds - Carew could have been the ideal partner or replacement for Viduka, but Leeds have already signed Robbie Fower for £11m, and he's doing just fine! Leeds were linked with Carew a lot last season as specualtion grew that Viduka would be off to Italy. But he stayed and therefore nothing else happened. Even on-loan Carew wouldn't be able to add a lot more to the Leeds attack, unless they were without Viduka or Fowler. If it wasn't Fowler than it should have been Carew!
Arsenal - Arsenal's search for a new no.9 was ended over the summer when they snapped up Everton's Francis Jeffers for under £10m. Everton were desperate to sell (to help their finacial struggle) and Arsenal were keen not to miss out. But since signing the England U-21 international he has failed to impress. He's barely featuredin the Arsenal side this season, mainly due to injury, but when playing he hasn't shown the goal scoring form of his Everton days. I think Carew would have been the better buy but Wenger wasn't interested. He may not have settled in well though, due to the lack of fellow Norwegians, and mass number of Frenchmen at the club.
Liverpool - Nicolas Anelka has been secured as an on-loan signing for the rest of this season, and could sign permanently in the summer. But after losing Robbie Fowler, if they don't sign Anelka then I think that Carew should be considered. Milan Baros may be highly rated but he's too in-experienced at the highest levels. Carew is strong, experienced at many levels, and can score goals at will! And with players he knows such as John Aarne Riise, he could settle in quite well. And by playing with a variety a top proffesionals week-in week-out, it could only help his progress!
Spurs - With a squad of aging strikers on top form at the moment, Glenn Hoddle must know that they can't last forever. Who will then have when Ferdinand and Sheringham finally retire/leave?? Rebrov is still waiting in the reserves but he can only wait so long, and so can Carew. If Hoddle doesn't move soon then Carew could be gone! And Spurs will have missed out on a perfect replacement goal-scorer for either Les Ferdinand or Teddy Sheringham. But a move to White Hart Lane seems out of the question for John Carew, as he can only wait so long untill the time is right.
Fulham - They are the latest Premiership club to have shown ANY interest in the big Norseman. They are apparently close to signing him on-loan, but with 2 top strikers in Louis Saha and Steve Marlet, would Alieu feel un-settled once again?? Or would he have the reverse effect, and casue the shock sale of either the club's high-profiled top scorer from last-season, or Fulham's all-time record signing?? But if he did move to Fulham in any shape or form, it would mean great things for 'the cottagers'. With an improving side, and his goal-scoring habits, their chances of silverware would be much greater! The only problem would be whether he'd disrupt their first-choice XI?
So in the way that I see it, John Carew's best choice would be to move to Old Trafford. And what are the chances that he'd turn down the move, if it became offered to him?? As United's new no.9, the glory days would remain! At least untill the end of this season, being Sir Alex Ferguson's last in control (possibly not!).
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