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Kaboul in talks with Portsmouth and Middlesbrough

Younes Kaboul has himself stated this morning that he is looking to move on this summer. His agent, Rudy Raba, has also announced in French newspaper, L'Equipe, that his client and close friend, Younes Kaboul is in talks with both Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, although no transfer fee was mentioned.

Kaboul has also taken another shot at Tottenham Hotspur manager, Juande Ramos, by claiming that "he [Ramos] never talks to the players, not ever."

When asked to further discuss the matter, Kaboul went on to comment;

"When I asked why I was not even in the squad for the Anderlecht game, he just turned away and refused to speak to me. He does not respect the players, he does not respect me. This is not the way a team should be managed".

Reports circulated a while back that Juventus were keeping tabs on Kaboul. It seems as though they have reignited their interest with some sources close to the most successful team in Italian history stating that a bid for the French defender is imminent.

What we can recoup from his transfer is another story though. I am not entirely convinced that we paid Auxerre the £8.2 million that was reported at the time of his transfer to us. We've read that it was closer to £4.5 million, with another £2.5 million being added on with appearances. Whilst other national papers have said that we paid £5 million with an additional £3 million to be added on as incentives.

If we can at least get £3 million back on our investment, I think both the club, the fans and Kaboul will be happy.

6 comments

  1. I think it's a shame that he wasn't used in a defensive-midfielder role at Spurs, as he seemed to enjoy surging forward and his training and previous experience as a defender might suit this type of position. With good defenders behind him we may have seen the best of Kaboul.
  2. The suggestion to play Kaboul in DM is wrong in my view. Maybe in a few years when he has developed more. However, DM holds far too much responsibility (more so then at centre back)for a player his age, who isn't too familiar with the role. He is a good prospect, but if we sell him, then abroad is the best option (same as with Boeteng.) Maybe a swap deal involving Tiago?
  3. What makes you think that a defensive-midfielder role holds more responsibility than a centre-back role?

    When Kaboul played at centre-back last season he was exposed on occasions because of his desire to get forward - the early part of the season had several examples of this.

    With solid centre-backs behind him, he would not be ultimately responsible for the defensive line, and yet could have the 'best of both worlds' - i.e. using his defensive abilities alongside his attacking skills.
  4. He has got jean alan boumsong stamped all over him, ok at the right level but prone to mistakes and loss of concentration, put a decent striker up against him and he is dog doo. We paid well over the odds for him and wont havea chance of getting even half that back i dont think.. still out with the old and in with the new! I dont care how much we lose on him so long as we can find the money for a replacement who IS world class...
  5. hink you guys are missing the most important piece of info here: Looks like Ramos does not talk to players,,, roll on the misery
  6. do you belive everything u hear