Rumour: John Mensah

[jme-rfc]

Fulham have just signed Zakuani and look to be after Emerson Boyce, hopefully meaning they will leave Mensah alone.

yes im with you on that one, does this mean they accepted losing out to us ?

Maybe they know Mensah is pretty much set for a move elsewhere, to us, maybe!?

Possible positives from Man City as well with the rumour that Hamann is set to choose them over Bolton. Will they then forget about Sidwell. Charlton also paying £1m last week for Leeds midfielder Simon Walton, ending their interest in Sidwell, maybe.

yes that what i was finkin about the sidwell situation, it is just a wait and see thing at the moment though. and totally agreed with the mensah situation, think he could be signing for us soon. hopefully

[Only one Trevor Morley]

The Rennes site says

Une succession de matches qui doit permettre à Pierre Dréossi de construire un onze de départ pour la saison prochaine malgré l’absence des trois mondialistes (John Mensah, Erik Edman et Andreas Isaksson). Ils feront leur retour au sein de l’effectif breton le lundi 17 juillet prochain

I think in terms of translation this means that Mensah is epxected back at Rennes for training on 17 July following his world cup exploits - so we may hear more next week - worth checking that website for any reference that he has returned to Rennes on that day.

[Alan Titchmarsh]

The Rennes site says

Une succession de matches qui doit permettre à Pierre Dréossi de construire un onze de départ pour la saison prochaine malgré l’absence des trois mondialistes (John Mensah, Erik Edman et Andreas Isaksson). Ils feront leur retour au sein de l’effectif breton le lundi 17 juillet prochain

Loose Translation

A succession of matches that will allow Pierre Dréossi to build a starting eleven for the next season despite the absence of the three world cup players (John Mensah, Erik Edman and Andreas Isaksson). They will return on Monday 17 July.

[Arch]

The Rennes site says

Une succession de matches qui doit permettre à Pierre Dréossi de construire un onze de départ pour la saison prochaine malgré l’absence des trois mondialistes (John Mensah, Erik Edman et Andreas Isaksson). Ils feront leur retour au sein de l’effectif breton le lundi 17 juillet prochain

Loose Translation

A succession of matches that will allow Pierre Dréossi to build a starting eleven for the next season despite the absence of the three world cup players (John Mensah, Erik Edman and Andreas Isaksson). They will return on Monday 17 July.

Nice, AT, nice. How about this for the last sentence:

"They will make their return to the midst of the Breton squad next Monday July 17th."

[UpNorth]

Absolutely nothing on Mensah joining any other clubs apart from our interest. Hopefully this is good news

Coppell has said that the players he is after are biding their time waiting to see what other offers materialise before committing themselves. I suspect Mr Mensah and his agent are playing it long, probably in the hope that there will be interest from other Premier/european sides.

[bracknell loyal royal!]

I really hope we sign him, decent player.

[Only one Trevor Morley]

The Rennes site says

Une succession de matches qui doit permettre à Pierre Dréossi de construire un onze de départ pour la saison prochaine malgré l’absence des trois mondialistes (John Mensah, Erik Edman et Andreas Isaksson). Ils feront leur retour au sein de l’effectif breton le lundi 17 juillet prochain

I think in terms of translation this means that Mensah is epxected back at Rennes for training on 17 July following his world cup exploits - so we may hear more next week - worth checking that website for any reference that he has returned to Rennes on that day.

The Rennes site (I think) seems to suggest that only two out of three international have returned to training - ie not Mensah - slowly but surely this one bubbles away

Les Rennais s’étaient fixés rendez-vous aujourd’hui à 9h30 et 17h à la Piverdière. L’occasion pour Pierre Dréossi et son staff d’enregistrer les retours des deux internationaux suédois qui bénéficiaient de congés supplémentaires suite à la Coupe du Monde en Allemagne.





Le matin, les "Rouge et Noir" ont effectué des jeux d'opposition avant de travailler par groupe devant le but.

Andreas Isaksson a eu le droit à un léger décrassage. Eric Edman s’est contenté d’un footing avec Amadou Coulibaly.


L'après-midi, Jean-Joël Perrier-Doumbé, Youssouf Hadji, Stéphane Mbia, Sylvain Marveaux, Romain Danzé, Cheick Ndiaye, Moussa Sow, Jirès Kembo et Papakouli Diop se sont entraînés en compagnie de Laurent Huard.

Le reste du groupe professionnel a pris part à une séance video.

[The Cube]

des deux internationaux suédois

That is, two Swedish internationals, not that you were in doubt about which two they meant.

[SpaceCruiser]

The Rennes site says

Une succession de matches qui doit permettre à Pierre Dréossi de construire un onze de départ pour la saison prochaine malgré l’absence des trois mondialistes (John Mensah, Erik Edman et Andreas Isaksson). Ils feront leur retour au sein de l’effectif breton le lundi 17 juillet prochain

I think in terms of translation this means that Mensah is epxected back at Rennes for training on 17 July following his world cup exploits - so we may hear more next week - worth checking that website for any reference that he has returned to Rennes on that day.

The Rennes site (I think) seems to suggest that only two out of three international have returned to training - ie not Mensah - slowly but surely this one bubbles away

Les Rennais s’étaient fixés rendez-vous aujourd’hui à 9h30 et 17h à la Piverdière. L’occasion pour Pierre Dréossi et son staff d’enregistrer les retours des deux internationaux suédois qui bénéficiaient de congés supplémentaires suite à la Coupe du Monde en Allemagne.





Le matin, les "Rouge et Noir" ont effectué des jeux d'opposition avant de travailler par groupe devant le but.

Andreas Isaksson a eu le droit à un léger décrassage. Eric Edman s’est contenté d’un footing avec Amadou Coulibaly.


L'après-midi, Jean-Joël Perrier-Doumbé, Youssouf Hadji, Stéphane Mbia, Sylvain Marveaux, Romain Danzé, Cheick Ndiaye, Moussa Sow, Jirès Kembo et Papakouli Diop se sont entraînés en compagnie de Laurent Huard.

Le reste du groupe professionnel a pris part à une séance video.

Could we have that in English please?

[Only one Trevor Morley]

des deux internationaux suédois

That is, two Swedish internationals, not that you were in doubt about which two they meant.

Indeed. I think the point to flag is that the site had indicated that all three world cup stars would be back on 17th July - and now John Mensah has gone missing from that list - fingers crossed!

[bobby m's syrup]

http://www.rennes.maville.com/actu/Deta ... 9&idCLA=46

Dated 19/07

Loose translation...

"World Cup stars Erik Edman, Andreas Isaksson and John Mensah are not on tour with the club (Rennes) in the Czech Republic. They will be following a specific fitness programme instead".
And ... the next news item...

"John Mensah is expected back this week, but the club is not able to give a precise date".

Reading around the French sites, there is some speculation as to his intentions but nothing concrete.

[Bring back the South bank]

Here's hoping then babes.

[TFF]

http://www.rennes.maville.com/actu/Detail.asp?idDOC=316859&idCLA=46

Dated 19/07

Loose translation...

World Cup stars Erik Edman, Andreas Isaksson and John Mensah are not on tour with the club (Rennes) in the Czech Republic. They will be following a specific fitness programme instead.
And ... the next news item...

John Mensah is expected back this week, but the club is not able to give a precise date. Reading around the French sites, there is some speculation as to his intentions but nothing concrete.

And closer to home...

http://www.puntersrealm.com/modules.php ... &sid=10963

Ghana's World Cup defender John Mensah claims to have fielded offers from both Reading and Charlton Athletic. He claimed: "I am aware of this (Reading's) offer. It's always interesting to be contacted by a Premiership club. We will see. I've spoken to Charlton and they made me an offer. I have told Reading to try and match it."

The Charlton angle is backed up on the French site http://www.wikio.fr/search=John+Mensah

Wasn't the Charlton quote a mix up with Sidwell's comments IIRC incorrectly attributed to Mensah in the Chronicle and then raced round t'interweb

[bobby m's syrup]

Yes I believe so (re Charlton), have now edited post to exclude this 'news'.

[Mr Angry]

This really isn't going to happen, so don't hold your breath.

[Gordons Cumming]

This really isn't going to happen, so don't hold your breath.

Agreed.

[Tinrib]

From Clubcall today -





Coppell waits on World Cup star bid
2006-07-20 14:21
Reading boss Steve Coppell is facing an anxious wait to see if his £3.5million offer to Ligue 1 side Rennes for Ghana defender John Mensah will be successful.
Mensah played well at the World Cup for the Black Stars, using his power and aerial ability to great effect at the heart of the Ghanaian defence.
Reports in France suggest that Rennes are willing to do business for the player, as they are looking to raise funds for a replacement for star midfielder Kim Kallstrom, who has joined Lyon.
Mensah is thought to be keen on a move to the Premiership, and he has been a target of Coppell's for over six months, but it remains to be seen whether Rennes will hold out for a bigger fee.

[bobby m's syrup]

Rennes official site now saying (site updated 19/07) that Mensah is 'expected' and that he was held up in Ghana until Wednesday, due to a Presidential Reception for the national squad.

[iang040563]

I have heard that there is going to be a press conference at Reading on Friday, at which a new signing is going to be announced. Mensah has been seen at MadStad looking round .... read into that whatever you want. Coppel has also been quoted today (See Yahoo sports) that he is hoping to have another world cup player in the squad before the start of the season ... looking interesting...

[bobby m's syrup]

Not un saucisson on either the Rennes Maville or Official Rennes FC sites with regard to Mensah. Reading around these sites, it appears that the club is making their plans for the season without him.