Summer Transfer Window 2013 (General)

[danperkins]

no idea who he is, but I guess the italian connection may of played a part.

Never a regular as such at Juventus but a very useful player.

[Tee]

Never a regular as such at Juventus but a very useful player.

More than impressive at the Confed Cup.

[Shaggy]

Opinions are fine but I won't have anyone try to tell me he's better than Suarez, cos he ain't. I also appreciate the risk element with Suarez in terms of his temperament, but I'm not sure that holds water as all clubs/football people are hypocrites. £55m for him = £65m for Suarez please

His hair

Edinson Cavani joins Paris St-Germain from Napoli for £55m

Paris St-Germain have announced the signing of Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani from Napoli for a reported £55m.

The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the French champions, who are backed by Qatar Sports Investments.

Cavani scored 78 league goals in three seasons with Napoli and finished top scorer in Serie A last season.

"The transfer of Edinson Cavani is further proof of the club's ability to attract the best players in the world," said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

"The player was seduced by the club's sporting project and is delighted to be joining an ambitious side, impatient to take on new challenges.

"We are especially happy to present such a hugely coveted player of immense talent to our supporters."

The deal means Cavani is the most expensive transfer in French football history, eclipsing the £50m that Monaco are reported to have paid Atletico Madrid for Colombia forward Radamel Falcao.

He will line up alongside Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was named Ligue 1 player of the year after he scored 30 goals in his debut season in France following his £15.7m arrival from AC Milan.

Cavani, who was a target for Manchester City and also linked with Chelsea and Real Madrid, says he joined Laurent Blanc's side to challenge for major honours.

"I'd like to thank everyone who made this transfer possible, it's a great project," Cavani said.

"I'd also like to thank the people in Napoli who went out of their way to make it possible.

"I come here with lots of joy, lots of confidence, lots of hunger and lots of motivation to win major trophies."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23335325?utm_source=BBC&utm_medium=twitter

[danperkins]

More than impressive at the Confed Cup.

very impressive tournament

[danperkins]

£55 Million FFS! Rafa will be able to sign 3 quality players for that money. PSG cunts... eventually they will challenge Barca,Bayern,Madrid etc just a matter of time.

[Phoenix07]

Although they were mentioned as linked clubs, I would never have expected two of the strongest centre-forwards to have signed for PSG and Monaco.

[Chazza]

So Ibrahimovic off then? Madrid maybe? No need for them to sign Suarez if that happens.

[-V-]

I thought the tax rate in France was 75% now? So why is Cavani moving to Paris??

[kev776]

I thought the tax rate in France was 75% now? So why is Cavani moving to Paris??

Because PSG will pay his tax for him.

[Vermilion]

£55 Million FFS! Rafa will be able to sign 3 quality players for that money. PSG cunts... eventually they will challenge Barca,Bayern,Madrid etc just a matter of time.

Oh no they wont, because FFP will stop them all in their tracks.

[Chazza]

Danny Graham to Hull on loan.

Didn't score a goal for Sunderland.

[Sarb]

Luis Gustavo been put up for sale according to Bild

[Chazza]

Negredo to City sorted subject to a medical.

[Gray]

Negredo to City sorted subject to a medical.

Uninspiring signing

[Fosterbloke]

Negredo to City sorted subject to a medical.

Santa Clause visits again. Why can't they spunk £60m on Suarez?