Fulham manager Martin Jol reiterated that his side refused the chance to sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Mirallas-c20751 in the summer after being deterred by the Belgian’s price tag.
It has been a season of chop-shop at Craven Cottage, with some big names making the switch to London during the course of the transfer window.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dimitar-Berbatov-c11254 was the club’s biggest acquisition as he chose to sign with the Cottagers despite a transfer to Fiorentina and Juventus looming large.
While the Bulgarian’s arrival was a major coup, Fulham did not have to splash the cash for his services as he came on a free transfer.
Someone who did attract their attention and commanded a hefty price tag was Kevin Mirallas, who at that time was plying his trade with Greek giants Olympiakos.
Being a regular feature in the team, Mirallas had become Belgium’s main man in attack and soon acquired a fearsome reputation on the International arena, prompting a move to the English Premier League.
Considering his talents, his employers demanded £6 million for his signature and that was enough to deter Fulham, who have been noted for their frugal spending in the market.
The striker went onto complete a deal with Everton and has become a loved figure in Merseyside, with his attacking prowess helping http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes’ side climb up the League standings.
His success in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 has prompted Jol to comment on his side’s interest in the player and the tactician claimed that although he was eager to acquire Mirallas, his price tag was more than the club was willing to pay for him.
“We could have had him but he was six or seven million. It is not like Petric on a free or Rodallega on a free or Berbatov. Mirallas was not a bargain but they (http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Greece-c2908 up front where he played
on the left and the right and he is doing well.”
“Everton don’t buy five or six players. They buy one or two each year and then try to fit them in. That is their strength.”
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