[SpurSince57]

Who: Rebrab
Date: 08 July
Time: 11:01
Site: Spurscommunity

Left mids: We were planning to buy Downing in the summer for around 12 million, with our other option being Bastos, as widely reported, for around 8 million. However, with Downing's injury, 'Arry decided he wasn't worth the money. Meanwhile, the Bastos price rose a lot when Everton became interested (no idea if they still are) so we didn't want to pay. But then Boro reduced the price of Downing to 8 mil, and Downing said he would accept less money (around 35 grand a week rather than 45) which made him a better option, but 'Arry is keeping him as backup to Joe Cole, because it appears he is now possibly available. Young was mentioned by me but dismissed.

Forwards: Apparently Baros' name is being thrown around a bit as a tall and cheaper option. He didn't have a lot to say about the others, but did mention that we looked like being priced out of Crouch. He also suggested that the Ruud deal could well be on, but that interest from Liverpool is there, believe it or not. Also said Berg was an option, but unlikely because of the price they are asking for. I know no more.

DM: Apparently we are interested in Muamba from Bolton. As well as this, the Cana deal appears to be off - we have been priced out of it but NOT by price but wages... Cana wants about 90 grand a week which we can't afford.

Defenders: 'Arry likes Dawson but doesn't want to depend on him. Daws will stay around for at least another year, no chance of him going. We are also apparently looking at a player who can play LB and CB, no idea who he is though.

Young players: There is a lot of interest in Fabian Delph and Jonjo Shelvey, we are one name interested but refuse to pay over the odds. We are currently looking at a young Swedish defender apparently, no names mentioned. At the moment 'Arry's looking for experience.

On outgoings: Chimbonda we want to get rid of but he wants to stay in the prem. Several french and Italian teams looking at him. Bentley could be off but, again, depends on the Downing deal - Villa don't want both. There is some interest from abroad but, again, no idea where.