Here, we will try to summarize the rumours about players that are either on their way to or from the Swedish football club Hammarby. The Rumour Probability figure is highly subjective and is not to be taken seriously. But it’s quite fun. I think.
Changes from time to time will be highlighted in BLUE!
Photo: www.hammarbyfotboll.se
Signing action at Hammarby HQ, to the left Charlie Davies and to the right Hammarby CEO (in the legendary lumber-jack shirt)
Rumours - IN
Rami Shaaban, goalkeeper.
Current club: Fredrikstad, Norway
Rami has been playing for the Norwegian club for some time now. He put up regular performances in Sweden’s National Squad as number two behind Manchester City’s Andreas Isaksson. During 2007, Hammarby played against Fredrikstad in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, where Hammarby managed to win over two games. In Hammarby’s home game at Råsunda Stadium (Solna), Shaaban managed to do some serious goalkeeping. Save shot after shot, he impressed on Hammarby’s audience. And Bajen is searching for a new number one, since we have had great troubles during 2007 to find a goalkeeper worthy of it’s name. However, he is wanted by other European squads. There is one thing that do speak in favor of him going to Hammarby, Rami’s son lives in Stockholm, and word is that he want’s to spend more time with his son.
Now, Swedish newspapers write, Hammarby's first offer was rejected by Fredrikstad and now Hammarby is preparing a new, better offer. Sources say to the newspapers that the probibilites that Shaaban will play for Hammarby next year now are 50%.
Rumour probability: 100% - SIGNED!
Eddie Gustavsson, goalkeeper.
Current club: Lyn, Norway
According to a Swedish newspaper, Eddie is on his way back to a Swedish side and supposedly, Hammarby is the most interested club. “I have had a good dialog with Hammarby for years now, but I have not yet received a contract offer” Eddie commented recently to a Swedish newspaper.
Rumour probability: 0%
David Wikström, goalkeeper
Current club: Västerås SK
A young keeper that has yet to take the final step to become a regular player. Have been on trial with Hammarby, but as I see it he is too inexperienced to be of any interest to Hammarby.
Rumour probability: 0%
Lennart Sandahl, goalkeeper
Current club: IFK Sundsvall
19-year old which have been on trial with Hammarby. To a local newspaper, the youngster has said that he is yet waiting for a response from Hammarby if they are interested. I am doubtful, as Lennart is quite inexperienced.
Rumour probability: 0%
Kristoffer Björklund, goalkeeper
Current club: IF Brommapojkarna
Born and raised in Stockholm, Kristoffer says to a Swedish newspaper today that he has been contacted by Hammarby. It is probable that if he's signed by Hammarby, it's to be a new reserve keeper. In my opinion, no material for a starter.
Rumour probability: 100% - signed!
Johan Oremo, striker
Current club: Gefle IF
In 2007, Johan Oremo was very successful in his club, He scored much, after being signed from a division 3 club. Hammarby is interested and have given Gefle an offer to buy the youngster, but other clubs are also interested. According to a Swedish football site, Hammarby rivals Djurgården has put in the highest bid and are therefore closest to signing Oremo. To be decided. The figure, around 10 million Swedish Krona, is a bit much in my opinion. Hammarby will probably not give more money than that.
On November 22nd, Swedish media report that Oremo and Gefle will take a decision over the next couple of days. Apparently, if you want to believe the media, Djurgården has still put the best offer, but both Hammarby and IFK Göteborg are close behind. It's now up to Oremo himself. Does he want to play in a club with the best supporters of Scandinavia, or will he make a bad choice?
Freddy Söderberg, striker
Current club: IFK Värnamo
Freddy scored 23 times in Swedish third division in 2007. Being quite large and speedy, Hammarby coach Tony Gustavsson obviously has interest in the 23-year old: “He’s a no-nonsense kind of striker, keeping his game simple and straight forward … Obviously he has a sense where the goal is located, otherwise you cannot score 23 times in a Swedish division.” Personally, I’d like to see this striker next year in Hammarby, with the capacity of taking the target-role. He was also on trial in the club for a short period during the autumn.
Rumour probability: 100% - Signed!
Current club: Västerås SK
Being less straight-forward and more of the technical kind, Temesgen also has been on trial in Hammarby. Personally, I think that we currently have players that play like him, so I don’t find it probable that he receives a contract from Hammarby.
Rumour probability: 0%Anton Andersson, midfielder
Current club: IFK Luleå
Has been on trial with Hammarby. A 20-year old which scored 16 times and delivered 10 assists during 2007 in Swedish third division. Great potential and Hammarby is interested: “His play and abilities makes him attractive to us”, said Hammarby assistant coach Andreas Pettersson to a Swedish newspaper. Personally, I think him a likely player in Hammarby squad of 2008.
On Wednesday 5th, Anton Andersson will receive an offer from Hammarby in the next couple of days. Aside from Hammarby, newly promoted Gif Sundsvall is also trying to attract the youngster.
Rumour Probability - 0%
Edis Djugumovic, midfielder
Current club: IFK Malmö
Many clubs in Sweden want’s to sign the “new Zlatan”. If he will be contracted with Hammarby? Probably not.
Rumour probability: 0%
DISMISSED RUMOURS:
Johan Dahlin, goalkeeper
Current club: Lyn, Norway
Under-21 regular Johan Dahlin is not satisfied after being number two behind Eddie Gustavsson. Lyn wants to put Johan on loan with another club, but personally I think Hammarby wants to sign a new keeper. One of the most promising Swedish goalkeepers.
Rumour probability: 0%, signed for Trelleborgs FF
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