DcFc Dyycheee Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Jim Spence @bbcjimspence17s Dundee Utd say they are very close to agreeing a fee with Derby County for Johnny Russell. Deal could be finalised today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 When he says "Deal could be finalised today" Is that Johnny Russell SIGNING for us, or just a bid being accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble On Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hoooorah! Holding out for that extra 50-100k bring in the target! Just hope he's not another Maguire! And if he is, give him time to break into the squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 This is all very well, but wouldn't we all rather have Leroy Lita? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 When he says "Deal could be finalised today" Is that Johnny Russell SIGNING for us, or just a bid being accepted? As he's gone on holiday, I'd be surprised if he hadn't agreed terms before going and it's just been about the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 RD saying bid not accepted yet, but possibly will be today at 750k. First two bids turned down I think they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble On Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 This is all very well, but wouldn't we all rather have Leroy Lita? **** stirrer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 As he's gone on holiday, I'd be surprised if he hadn't agreed terms before going and it's just been about the fee. Yeah, I thought that. Steve N said there were talks, guess that was agreeing personal terms etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDyer Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 If you're paying 800k for a player, sending a rep out to tenereffe (sp) to get Russells signature wouldn't be an issue. Leeds did it with Clough. Saw it on the damned united, so it must be factually correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezner Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 When are we signing the Astra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super-alby-rams Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Dundee United agree fee with Derby County for sale of Johnny Russell STV 4 June 2013 08:51 BST "http://nfs.stvfiles.com/imagebase/158/623x349/158799-dundee-united-striker-johnny-russell-celebrates-his-second-goal-in-the-dundee-derby-in-august-2012" alt="158799-dundee-united-striker-johnny-russ">Derby County have agreed a fee with Dundee United for the potential transfer of Johnny Russell. The English Championship club, who have previously had bids rejected this window, are understood to have been successful with an offer of around £750,000. STV understands there has been no recent contact from Celtic over their interest in Russell. Catania also failed in a bid several months ago. Russell started out at United in 2003, making his debut for the club in May 2007 at the age of 17. Following loan spells at Forfar Athletic and Raith Rovers he has established himself in the first team at Tannadice, scoring 46 goals in 120 appearances. Dundee United are interested in bringing back former player David Goodwillie on loan to the club, potentially as a replacement for Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Ignore that, what happens now then? Wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super-alby-rams Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Dundee United close to accepting new Derby Russell bid Dundee United are close to accepting a third Derby County bid for Johnny Russell, BBC Scotland has learned. A bid of around £700,000 from the Championship club for the striker was rejected by United on Saturday. The Tannadice club had earlier turned down a bid of around £625,000 from Derby for the 23-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of next season. Italian side Catania have also had a bid rejected for Russell, who scored 20 times in 2012-13. Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson said another Championship outfit had enquired about the player, but no bid has yet been received from the club. The United chairman has been open about his intention to sell Russell this summer while he is still under contract. Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United have also been unsuccessful in moves for the player, in August and January respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Very decent value, unbelievable value for money! Let's wrap it up, probably one of the most courted strikers by championship fans - highly rated, lots of good things said. I'm hopeful, optimistic and probably setting myself up for a fall but none-the-less it was an 'exciting striker' promised and (hopefully, not to count our chickens) an exciting striker delivered (relatively, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Very decent value, unbelievable value for money! Let's wrap it up, probably one of the most courted strikers by championship fans - highly rated, lots of good things said. I'm hopeful, optimistic and probably setting myself up for a fall but none-the-less it was an 'exciting striker' promised and (hopefully, not to count our chickens) an exciting striker delivered (relatively, of course) Agree, would be a really good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I kind of like the "unknown factor". Good that we've spotted the talent and taken a punt rather than chased around paying over-the-odds after the "proven goalscorers at this level" Let's be honest – we all know that it means nothing if someone has scored goals at CCC level for another club. There is just as much chance of this guy being successful as there would be if we'd signed a big name and paid twice as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'd have to say that Derby County ought to be a very attractive proposition for a striker who can score goals, but has to prove himself in England. With the amount of sitters that our strikers missed last season, you would expect that anyone with a decent finish could expect 25+. And Hughes and Hendrick are both another year more experienced. I have a good feeling about this transfer, and next season if we get Russell, Forsyth and a decent partner for Keogh, and keep Brayford, Hughes and Hendrick...and don't try to accommodate Bryson in a silly unbalanced formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtheram83 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 my mate will be gutted. huge dundee united fan and loves the guy. total cult hero up there and to get goodwillie back will not make him any happier. always bangs on about how mush better russell is. heres hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inter politics Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Yep, for me if we can get Russell and Brayford tied down, i'd be very pleased. Still have a slight feeling Hughes may be sold and brought back on loan but I could handle that if it's in the region of 10 million, although if we're willing to wait and gamble on a fully fit season, I reckon we could make even more on his eventual sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 this will pave the way for Connor Sammon to Yeovil in a swap deal with one of their players now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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