Last orders!

Seven days left! We better buck our idea's up before its too late!

I only expect a defender in who can play central defense or maybe on the left aswell. I can't see us buying another winger, not until next summer when Kewell leaves.

Same here. If there is going to be any last orders, then it should really be of the central defense kind. Although someone who can play left back as well as centre back would be a bonus. Other than that I think we're pretty much done until the January transfer window.

Another Budweiser please

You've had one too many.

Same here. If there is going to be any last orders, then it should really be of the central defense kind. Although someone who can play left back as well as centre back would be a bonus. Other than that I think we're pretty much done until the January transfer window.

You've had one too many.

One too many Stella's eh Kenny!

You must of predicted what we needed for cover last night - and got it right.

I think it's time to bring in Micah Richards Rafa!!!!!

Micah Richards? Come on, he's a class defender but it'll attract a bidding war which will overshadow Rio's £29m price tag I'm very sure of that!

We should look to get a quality centre back in though, still think Agger needs to mature first, he struggles a lot.

Micah Richards? Come on, he's a class defender but it'll attract a bidding war which will overshadow Rio's £29m price tag I'm very sure of that!

We should look to get a quality centre back in though, still think Agger needs to mature first, he struggles a lot.

I'd give it a go like.  Make an enquiry first.  We would never know until we tried eh!

While Carragher is out, we need the class to replace him.  Agger is improving every season, to me at the moment he has a permanent place in the starting 11.

Agger is improving every season, to me at the moment he has a permanent place in the starting 11.

Only because we've got an ageing Hyypia as the other centre back. If we had say Gab Milito do you think Agger would get many games then? I don't.

Only because we've got an ageing Hyypia as the other centre back. If we had say Gab Milito do you think Agger would get many games then? I don't.

Milito from Zaragota?  TBH I haven't seen anything of him.  So I can't make any opinion on him, but on the other hand I think Micah Richards is an excellent talent.  Bear in mind he is only 19.  I can see what you're saying with the price being over hyped.  But an enquiry would clear everything up.  It might put teams off, might want to make them buy him.

I wouldn't mind giving it a try!

I thought Milito had signed for barcelona, plus I think Ra Ra Rafa has got a point about Richards attracting a bidding war - then there is also the fact of sven not actually wanting to sell him.

I still think Arbeloa will be able to fill in alongside Agger, I don't think Sami will be out for long but we'll have to wait and see about carra

Which Milito are we talking about.

Which Milito are we talking about.

I already said! Gab Milito... (Gabriel Milito!)

I think it'll be interesting to see which, if any, players the 'big 4' draft in over the next 4 days.  I think we need a centre back, proven if carra & sami get injured were a short of cover, i'd like to see Richards purchased, but probably be from south america or spain

sign micah richards! we need a new defender urgently, so i think richards would be an ideal purchase he's been playing exceptionally well recently for man city and england so long term he would be great!

whats in the local papers over there today fellas? any rumours on a defender coming in?

I think talking about micah richards is a bit unrealistic to be honest but he does look quality

whats in the local papers over there today fellas? any rumours on a defender coming in?

I think talking about micah richards is a bit unrealistic to be honest but he does look quality

Various rumours about Baptista...seems we are about to offer 13.5m pounds for him.I really cant understand why we are going for another attacking midfielder instead of a central defender.Actually i think this is all a ploy by Madrid to generate interest in him so that other clubs (Milan ?)
bid for him.

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_2690674,00.html

Yea sign Richards Rafa you know it makes sense

I totally agree with AJ.

It would mark the end of an amazing period of transfer activity if we signed Micah Richards.

He is a fantastic defender,versatile and full of energy.

Yes he would cost  a lot but with his signature he would fit in well for cover with Carra out and a long term prospect for the future.

Rafa....you know what to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is no way Richards will go for less than 25 million. City have money now and don't have to sell anymore (like they did with SWP), so it will take a massive bid not only to get him but to also outbid others teams.

Gabriel Milito has gone to Barca and for about 14 or 15 million I think it was for, which I don't think he was worth. He also wouldn't have played ahead of Carragher or Agger, and if you're paying that much for a centre back to sit on the bench it is too much.

I think Chiellini or Curtis Davis would be good signings, though if the prices being put around for Davis are correct (10 million plus) I don't think he is worth it. Both are good young defenders though.

And I can't see us going for Baptista. Apart the Carling Cup game when he showed up Palletta he was rubbish at Arsenal.

I can only see a defender coming in now! Chiellini looks the only real possibilty, although Richards would be the best option!

I hope the Baptista rumours aren't true!

not many center backs are going to be on the move the best ones are at clubs tied to long term contracts madrid brought a very good defender at the right age and technical ability in metzelder the German international.

Richards would be my first choice because he is young but got prem experience and is also English which helps the communication in the back line.

hyypia is staying which is great any club that wants to win a trophy has to have x2 player for each position and keeping him and letting that piece of crap Pauletta go was great for the club.

carragher agger hyypia and a new center half and we are nearly there.. but who could or would it be..

Heinze would have been good but id rather a bit younger man to come in, Richards is to expensive, but i would pay the 20 mill for him.

if we need cheaper option and a guy who has international experience and a defender who can does what it says on the tin then i have a name that might surprise a few.

he recently hasn't signed his deal at a prem club and has bags of international experience and know -how he is tall fairly quick  he doesn't get injured much and his temperament is great along with his heading ability he would be good for a couple of years,,,

Melberg at villa ? what do you guys think..............

Not a bad shout at all actually sam, would only cost a couple of mill & would make good enough backup.

Melberg at villa ? what do you guys think..............

Seconded there! That's a good option Sam! Prem experience, not a bad player and reasonably inexpensive! Whether he'd come or not is another story but if Liverpool came knocking, I don't see many players turning their noses up!

I read a rumour today in the Telegraph's sport section that linked up with a late bid for Curtis Davies at West Brom

Looks like there isn't going to be any more signings.
From liverpoolfc.tv

RAFA NOT EXPECTING NEW ARRIVALS

Rafael Benitez today revealed it's unlikely there'll be any new arrivals at Anfield before tomorrow night's transfer deadline. 
The Liverpool manager admitted he has scoured the market to assess what might be available, but has decided he's happy with the squad at his disposal.
 
Reserve striker Besian Idrizaj has today completed a season long loan deal with Crystal Palace, but Benitez insists there'll be no major activity to report before the window closes.
 
"We were checking some options for the first team squad yesterday, but it's very difficult to find the right players this late. I don't think we will be signing anyone now," he said.
 
"Rick, Foster, Eduardo (Macia) and I looked at some options, but we decided we don't want to sign a player just for the sake of it. It has to be the right player and not for crazy money."
 
Despite continued speculation linking Peter Crouch with a last minute exit from Anfield, Benitez has once again reiterated he has no interest in selling his striker.
 
"There has been no bid for Crouch, certainly not before this morning anyway," said Benitez. "I have the same idea now as I've said before. I don't want to let anyone go. I've spoken to the player and he knows we need him." 
I hope this doesn't turn out to be true as I would like Rafa to sign M.Richards.

No matter how much everyone would like him, we're not going to sign Micah Richards during this transfer window or for the foreseeable future I think.

I wouldn't be surprised if he stays at City for the next few years.