Villarreal View Anelka As Plan B

goldenHuddlestone · 07-26-2007, 12:17 PM

Villarreal have targetted Nicolas Anelka to bolster their front-line if they miss out in their quest to prise Julio Baptista from Real Madrid.

The Yellow Submarine have allowed several players to leave this summer and have yet to complete their rebuilding programme before the start of the new campaign.

While Baptista remains the club's priority, Anelka is now in the frame as a Plan B after Bolton Wanderers' manager; Sammy Lee, opened the doors for the Frenchman's exit.

The Spanish outfit have requested reports from their scouting team on the former Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City goalscorer.

Anelka would also cost less than Baptista and would adapt to life at El Madrigal, thanks to his previous experience in la Primera and the presence of Robert Pirès, Pascal Cygan and Rio Mavouba in the squad.

Werder Bremen have also expressed an interest in the 28-year-old, but Bolton's early reluctance to sell has seen the Bundesliga giants look elsewhere.

One problem that Villarreal may encounter is that Anelka has pledged his support to Lee, after the former Osasuna midfielder took over from Sam Allardyce as boss at the Reebok Stadium.

Villarreal's plan to tempt Baptista could also prove to be difficult after he stated that his intention was to return to the Bernabéu and play regularly after a loan spell at Arsenal.

Madrid's new boss, Bernd Schuster, and the sporting director, Pedja Mijatovic, have also said that he is considered to be part of their plans.

R_9-Ronaldo · 07-31-2007, 09:45 AM

Anelka is a much better player than Julio Baptista and will probably score more now that he settled into English play again.

1NVDABO · 08-07-2007, 12:27 PM

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R_9-Ronaldo · 09-01-2007, 10:56 AM

If Anelka rejected us why on earth would he go to Villareal?

England#1 · 10-01-2007, 12:36 PM

good point asif Anelka would join Villarreal after turning down the mighty UNITED

07-26-2007, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldenHuddlestone Admin Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,647 vCash: 480	Villarreal View Anelka As Plan B Villarreal have targetted Nicolas Anelka to bolster their front-line if they miss out in their quest to prise Julio Baptista from Real Madrid. The Yellow Submarine have allowed several players to leave this summer and have yet to complete their rebuilding programme before the start of the new campaign. While Baptista remains the club's priority, Anelka is now in the frame as a Plan B after Bolton Wanderers' manager; Sammy Lee, opened the doors for the Frenchman's exit. The Spanish outfit have requested reports from their scouting team on the former Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City goalscorer. Anelka would also cost less than Baptista and would adapt to life at El Madrigal, thanks to his previous experience in la Primera and the presence of Robert Pirès, Pascal Cygan and Rio Mavouba in the squad. Werder Bremen have also expressed an interest in the 28-year-old, but Bolton's early reluctance to sell has seen the Bundesliga giants look elsewhere. One problem that Villarreal may encounter is that Anelka has pledged his support to Lee, after the former Osasuna midfielder took over from Sam Allardyce as boss at the Reebok Stadium. Villarreal's plan to tempt Baptista could also prove to be difficult after he stated that his intention was to return to the Bernabéu and play regularly after a loan spell at Arsenal. Madrid's new boss, Bernd Schuster, and the sporting director, Pedja Mijatovic, have also said that he is considered to be part of their plans.

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10-01-2007, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
England#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 59 vCash: 500	Yer asif villarreal good point asif Anelka would join Villarreal after turning down the mighty UNITED POM *Inger-land, Inger-land, Inger-land ...*

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07-31-2007, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
R_9-Ronaldo Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 429 vCash: 500	Anelka is a much better player than Julio Baptista and will probably score more now that he settled into English play again.

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1NVDABO First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 47 vCash: 500	Riquelmeeeeeeee

09-01-2007, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
R_9-Ronaldo Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 429 vCash: 500	If Anelka rejected us why on earth would he go to Villareal?