"KM" 1,656 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Confirmed by Dorrmund. "Neven Subotic was given the day off in order to negotiate with a potential new club," Link to post Share on other sites
dunnerzzz 17 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Info for those unable to access it: "BORUSSIA Dortmund defender Neven Subotic has held talks with Middlesbrough over a move to Teesside. The Serbian defender, wanted by Sunderland, has been at the Riverside for a look round after Dortmund gave him permission to speak with the Premier League new-boys. Subotic is understood to have been shown around the Riverside Stadium and held advanced discussions over the switch, although there is still thought to be some work to do on the deal. The 27-year-old will cost Middlesbrough around £8m if the transfer does go through, although his German employers are happy for the deal to take place. Dortmund tweeted this morning “Subotic was released from training, to lead negotiations with a potential new club.” Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Subotic would be the slot we were looking at Skrtel earlier in the summer at so I don't think it means Ayala/Gibson are heading anywhere. I do think Subotic and Valdes push Dimi and Gibson put on the bench with Espinosa as competition. Crazy times but I'm hoping these strike targets are a smokescreen Negredo has turned soft he isn't the monster he was a few years ago and Babacar is a gamble. Link to post Share on other sites
Adam P 300 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Which side do Subotic and Espinosa play on ? I seem to recall Subotic on the right with Hummels on the left, and Espinosa playing on the left in highlights ive seen. That would give us 2 right sided and 2 left sided Cb's, the importance of balance at CB cant be overstated. Link to post Share on other sites
dunnerzzz 17 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 ...and that's why the price of season tickets increased! :D Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 If subotic is left sided then I'd think gibsons place is at risk at least to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,818 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Great to get confirmation of the Valdes signing. Tied up nice and quick I'm living this transfer window. Soo much better than wondering whether we're going to sign Darryl Murphy or not Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Someone on here said yesterday he had a good contact that said contract negotiations had begun with Ayala. Think it drowned in the Valdes/Persie rumours. Link to post Share on other sites
dunnerzzz 17 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The guy would be stupid to leave now with Valdes behind him :D Link to post Share on other sites
Hendrie_7 1,069 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 that subotic's going to have to have a shave and a haircut before he can sign for our handsome reds. and ayala's a loon if he doesn't want to stay, he could be a big part of something special here. Link to post Share on other sites
Middlesborough 12 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hummels is left footed, Subotic is right footed. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Jonathan Taylor of the gazette has said both us and Subotic are keen and there's a good chance of it happening. I'd guess given that they've reported the story it is much closer than they're letting on, will we see him at York? I guess that was what fleetwoodsmog's meeting was about then. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,712 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Neven Subotic would be an absolute dream... There aren't many better out there! Unbelievable... Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,442 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Every department improved apart from up top! Link to post Share on other sites
chimpy07 20 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Every department improved apart from up top! Saving the best for last ;) Link to post Share on other sites
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