Summer Transfer Window 2013 (General)

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

And Klopp, speaking ahead of Dortmund's Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Wednesday, revealed that Guardiola's imminent arrival at Bayern was key to the transfer.

Klopp said: "Gotze was the player Guardiola wished to sign.
"So if it's anyone's fault it's mine. I cannot make myself 15cm smaller and learn Spanish. Gotze wants to work with this extraordinary coach that is Guardiola.
"I cannot preach football of quick transitions and now start playing Tiki Taka."

BBC

I wonder if Klopp will consider his position in the summer if he loses both Gotze and Lewandowski, 2 very big loses for them, especially if they both go to Bayern.

Won't be easy to rebuild from there so he may well think about calling it a day, Hummels has been linked with Barca too.

[barnes10]

Sounds to me like he wants to beat pep

[Corndog]

Gotze to Bayern apparently done.

Yea that's a huge one, £32 mil, confirmed on dortmunds website. Bayern met his release clause so there was nothing Dortmund could do to stop him from leaving.

Strange, Bayern are obviously well known for accumulating germanys best talents but I thought goetze would have wanted to stay given that he was a local boy and Dortmund are now a great side themselves.

It's a huge blow for Dortmund, he is a once in a few decades player in terms of talent, and cannot be replaced. I'd be very surprised if they managed to win back their title from Bayern next season now.

[Shaggy]

Daniel B. @dan_bu
Belgian media report that Dortmund have signed Chelsea's Kevin de Bruyne on a five-year deal, according to Bild. Fee of €15m. #BVB #CFC

[The_weatherman]

Yea that's a huge one, £32 mil, confirmed on dortmunds website. Bayern met his release clause so there was nothing Dortmund could do to stop him from leaving.

Strange, Bayern are obviously well known for accumulating germanys best talents but I thought goetze would have wanted to stay given that he was a local boy and Dortmund are now a great side themselves.

It's a huge blow for Dortmund, he is a once in a few decades player in terms of talent, and cannot be replaced. I'd be very surprised if they managed to win back their title from Bayern next season now.

Bayen will win the title next year, no doubt. Getting Guardiola in now is a good move really no matter how good they have been this season, along with one or two players like Gotze the changes will probably keep them fresh and hungry for next season even after this amazing season.

[Neil Young]

You're really going out on a limb with that one, Weatherman.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

If Dortmund can pick De Bruyne up then they'll be doing well, not too sure why Chelsea don't give him a chance tbh looks a really good player.

[dww]

Bayen will win the title next year, no doubt. Getting Guardiola in now is a good move really no matter how good they have been this season, along with one or two players like Gotze the changes will probably keep them fresh and hungry for next season even after this amazing season.

I'm not convinced that it will necessarily be as immediately successful a move as some. Guardiola's style is at least as different from that currently employed by Bayern as that of Rodgers is from that of Dalglish (at least from the outside perspective). In the long run I think it will work out but I think they may take a season to adapt (at least in Europe - in Germany they should have too much quality and depth over a full season to be seriously challenged).

[Chazza]

rob palmer @robbopalmer
I'm told Spurs scouts are at Real Sociedad tonight watching Roberto Soldado. They may leave most impressed by Vela - ex Arsenal.

[Bender]

West Ham will try to buy Everton striker Nikica Jelavic, 27, after deciding the £17m fee to make 24-year-old Andy Carroll's loan move from Liverpool permanent is too high.
Full story: Daily Mirror

[Reece]

raphael honigstein @honigstein 1m
. @SPORTBILD report that Götze turned down a €20m per year offer from Man City last month. that's GBP 331k per week...

Ridonkulous (if true).

[Shaggy]

Totally ridiculous.

[Lee]

Ridonkulous (if true).

Bloody hell.

I'd play for any team in the world for that sort of wedge. Even in goal if needed.

[Sarb]

They show they can get round FFP with over inflated sponsorship deals from companies owned by their owner. Football authorities are spineless

[Shaggy]

James Ducker @DuckerTheTimes
#MCFC preparing to offload up to 12 players in an extensive summer overhaul that may involve as many 6 signings http://thetim.es/ZZycIL