| Naismith deal unlikely 22:53 - Jan 14 with 2587 views | Landore_Jack |
SWANSEA City look unlikely to sign Steven Naismith despite Alan Curtis admitting he thinks the Everton star is an "excellent player".
Swansea boss Curtis has spelled out his admiration for Naismith, who has been made available by Everton because he wants regular football.
But it is Norwich City who are favourites to land the Scottish international, with the Swansea hierarchy thought to be unconvinced about the merits of signing Naismith in a deal which is likely to be worth at least £8 million.
The 29-year-old Scot is a hard-working attacking midfielder or wideman who can be expected to chip in with a few goals.
But though Curtis thinks he would be useful asset for his goal-shy Swansea, it appears there is little chance of a deal happening at this stage.
The Swansea board may be put off by what is a significant price tag for a player who, given his age, is unlikely to have much resale value.
And that could leave the way clear for Norwich, who have been on Naismith's trail for some time, to get a deal done.
Canaries boss Alex Neil tried to sign the former Rangers man last summer but saw a £7 million offer turned down.
But Neil remains keen on his fellow Scot and it looks as though he will eventually get his man.
Everton's former Swansea manager Roberto Martinez has indicated that Naismith will leave Goodison Park this month because he is keen to get more game-time.
And Curtis has revealed he is an admirer of the Toffees star – and suggested Swansea could be interested in getting a deal done.
"I think he's on a list," said Swansea's interim manager.
"I know he's a player (who is) available – he's an excellent player.
"Like all good players, if we can afford to bring him in, then we will be interested.
"We're still looking for that main striker. Steve is probably someone who plays just behind the main striker but someone we will be interested in."
Naismith has scored four goals in 13 appearances this season, with three of those striker coming in one memorable game against Chelsea.
In all, he has scored 25 goals in 123 Everton games since joining from Rangers in 2012.
http://m.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Swansea-City-unlikely-sign-Everton-star-St [Post edited 15 Jan 2016 7:15]
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 22:57 - Jan 14 with 2543 views | Swansea93 |
It is a high price considering his age but this is what you pay nowadays, don't matter about re sale value at this point he'd improve our team and I bet Gomis would of earned over 8m for his sign on fee and wages over his contract. |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:01 - Jan 14 with 2487 views | dobjack2 |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 22:57 - Jan 14 by Swansea93 |
It is a high price considering his age but this is what you pay nowadays, don't matter about re sale value at this point he'd improve our team and I bet Gomis would of earned over 8m for his sign on fee and wages over his contract. |
He isn't a centre forward - our main objective - so would either be used wide where he doesn't have the pace or instead of siggy. So whilst he has good qualities doesn't really fit our set up and would take up too much of our money for a utility player. | | | |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:01 - Jan 14 with 2476 views | Landore_Jack |
Absolutely gutted. Would have been a great signing. A real coup for Norwich if they get him. Huw & co look to be taking the cheap option into luring Scott Sinclair. | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:05 - Jan 14 with 2419 views | Huw57 |
Doumbia, De Guzman and Sinclair. That's fine by me. |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:07 - Jan 14 with 2392 views | hobo |
Good decision by us if they want £8m for him |  | | |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:08 - Jan 14 with 2376 views | bkjack |
Omfg what is wrong with this club with gives a sh/t about a sell on clause it's all about the here and now if he can chip in with goals and assists he will give us more than a sell on clause if we are able to stay up with next years money | | | |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:12 - Jan 14 with 2345 views | marchamjack |
If it really is that much money its a big NO from me, much rather spend what money we have on a centre forward, which is what we need more desperately than any other position. |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:18 - Jan 14 with 2286 views | Swansea93 |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:05 - Jan 14 by Huw57 |
Doumbia, De Guzman and Sinclair. That's fine by me. |
De Guzman ain't played a game all season and just had surgery so he's not going to be match fit for a while.
Scott Sinclair aint played much since leaving us and ain't helping Villa alot.
Doumbia is unproven and could be a gamble but heard good things about him.
With Naismith you're getting a hard worker who will score goals and knows the league well. | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:21 - Jan 14 with 2263 views | raynor94 |
Won't lose any sleep over this, I'm also unconvinced |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:21 - Jan 14 with 2258 views | max936 |
Disappointing news, he can be unplayable at times, decent tricky goal scorer and a hardworker who is always looking for work and he's definitely got the pace to play on the wing, he would do well here, Norwich will get a very good player, really hope he doesn't go there. |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:59 - Jan 14 with 2126 views | QuakerJack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:08 - Jan 14 by bkjack |
Omfg what is wrong with this club with gives a sh/t about a sell on clause it's all about the here and now if he can chip in with goals and assists he will give us more than a sell on clause if we are able to stay up with next years money |
This...
What on earth is he 'unconvinced' by??
His 110% attitude?
His work rate?
His ability? |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 00:01 - Jan 15 with 2113 views | QuakerJack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:21 - Jan 14 by raynor94 |
Won't lose any sleep over this, I'm also unconvinced |
If we'd signed him you'd be purring.
Are you Huw Jenkins? | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 00:22 - Jan 15 with 2044 views | monmouth |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:21 - Jan 14 by max936 |
Disappointing news, he can be unplayable at times, decent tricky goal scorer and a hardworker who is always looking for work and he's definitely got the pace to play on the wing, he would do well here, Norwich will get a very good player, really hope he doesn't go there. |
Unplayable?? Huh? This is Stevie Naismith the rather ordinary ginger/baldy Jocko midfielder that can't get in the Evostick team Max? Or is it Ronaldo Messmith we're talking? |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 07:10 - Jan 15 with 1859 views | Dr_Winston |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:01 - Jan 14 by dobjack2 |
He isn't a centre forward - our main objective - so would either be used wide where he doesn't have the pace or instead of siggy. So whilst he has good qualities doesn't really fit our set up and would take up too much of our money for a utility player. |
This. If he was a shitload cheaper, maybe. That kind a money for a player in a position we're already well covered in, no thanks. |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 07:22 - Jan 15 with 1800 views | max936 |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 00:22 - Jan 15 by monmouth |
Unplayable?? Huh? This is Stevie Naismith the rather ordinary ginger/baldy Jocko midfielder that can't get in the Evostick team Max? Or is it Ronaldo Messmith we're talking? |
Well, Chelsea felt so earlier in the season, but remarkably he's hardly had a look in since, he nearly always makes things happen, although it must be said that a lot of those times as been from the bench, we are not Everton though, so I'd suggest he'd be a starter here. | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 07:30 - Jan 15 with 1773 views | dobjack2 |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 07:22 - Jan 15 by max936 |
Well, Chelsea felt so earlier in the season, but remarkably he's hardly had a look in since, he nearly always makes things happen, although it must be said that a lot of those times as been from the bench, we are not Everton though, so I'd suggest he'd be a starter here. |
Start instead of who though as he isn't a centre forward? | | | |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 07:57 - Jan 15 with 1691 views | Landore_Jack |
Sell Montero and sign Naismith. A much better player. | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 07:59 - Jan 15 with 1681 views | Dewi1jack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:18 - Jan 14 by Swansea93 |
De Guzman ain't played a game all season and just had surgery so he's not going to be match fit for a while.
Scott Sinclair aint played much since leaving us and ain't helping Villa alot.
Doumbia is unproven and could be a gamble but heard good things about him.
With Naismith you're getting a hard worker who will score goals and knows the league well. |
This.
My misgivings as well.
Plus JDG hasn't long had a groin op- no game since.
There is a chance it could go titsup.
Only way I'd even contemplate saying yes to JDG is if the parent club will pay 100% of his wages and no loan fee.
JDG- a bloke who cant tackle, is a midfielder etc against Naismith. A bloke who will fight over every blade of grass,
No contest. |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:21 - Jan 15 with 1590 views | shandyjack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:05 - Jan 14 by Huw57 |
Doumbia, De Guzman and Sinclair. That's fine by me. |
very good business for me, if we could keep Gomis and have those 3 i'd be happy |  |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:30 - Jan 15 with 1553 views | raynor94 |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 00:01 - Jan 15 by QuakerJack |
If we'd signed him you'd be purring.
Are you Huw Jenkins? |
At 8 million, I don't think so, the January window does funny things people, much prefer Doumbia | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:32 - Jan 15 with 1542 views | lovejuicejack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:30 - Jan 15 by raynor94 |
At 8 million, I don't think so, the January window does funny things people, much prefer Doumbia |
Well he ain't coming |  | | |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:39 - Jan 15 with 1513 views | raynor94 |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:32 - Jan 15 by lovejuicejack |
Well he ain't coming |
Even so I wouldn't want to pay 8 million for a Everton beach warmer, we need a centre forward | |
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| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:52 - Jan 15 with 1460 views | Pegojack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 23:12 - Jan 14 by marchamjack |
If it really is that much money its a big NO from me, much rather spend what money we have on a centre forward, which is what we need more desperately than any other position. |
This, with knobs on. |  | | |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:58 - Jan 15 with 1425 views | lovejuicejack |
| Naismith deal unlikely on 08:39 - Jan 15 by raynor94 |
Even so I wouldn't want to pay 8 million for a Everton beach warmer, we need a centre forward |
I agree, priority is a goal scorer | | | |
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