Marseille rule out Barton swap...for now.

[MattyRangers]

Anybody on here actually follow French football enough comment on this Mbia? No offence to anybody, but people knowing he is good from Football Manager or sumit isnt quite reliable info :sorry:

[Ginger Ninja]

Mbia...seen him play a few times in European games. I'm very very happy if he arrives at LR

[SuperHoopNik]

This kid was wanted by Spurs, Arsenal, United...all the top clubs! Great business!

[W12hoops]

Is a direct swap deal on the cards here? Which would mean a 1 year loan for M'bia too.

[Hove Ranger]

He's a big, strong, commanding centre back and can also play defensive midfield. seen him play in champions league a few times. Is also a cameroon international so will be off in january for the african nations.

[HammersmithR]

He made his name as a centre mid but can do a job at centre back.

Best position certainly in midfield. But always good to have players who can play a few different positions.

[SuperHoopNik]

He made his name as a centre mid but can do a job at centre back.

Best position certainly in midfield. But always good to have players who can play a few different positions.

Would want Diakite playing there instead tbh! and Mbila at CB is possible

[MattyRangers]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phane_Mbia

Wiki page for those intersted.

[hal9thou]

This could be significant. No BBC confirmation although recently they've blown a few stories, notably Carroll to WHU. If anyone hears for deffo please post up.

[MattyRangers]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phane_Mbia

Wiki page for those intersted.

He was bought for £10.4mill!!

On 14 July 2009, M'Bia completed his £10.4 million move to Marseille from Rennes. He participated in winning the French Ligue 1, being replaced at mid-season in a centre back position, along with his team mate Souleymane Diawara. His repositioning as a center back was a success and he played the rest of the season in this position, where he was considered to be one of the best performers in Didier Deschamps' squad. His penis is known to drop out of his shorts as he runs so he has to tape it to his leg. His ex girlfriend apparently had was nicknamed "John Wayne" by her friends due to the way in which she walked after a night of passion with Le Penis, as he is affectionatley known by those that shower with him after games.

[Hove Ranger]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A9phane_Mbia

Wiki page for those intersted.

The last paragraph in his career section is interesting

[QPRDave]

Never heard of him or seen him play tbh just like Diakite

[HammersmithR]

I like this line from his wiki page. He'll need a song for sure!!!!!

''His penis is known to drop out of his shorts as he runs so he has to tape it to his leg. His ex girlfriend apparently had was nicknamed "John Wayne" by her friends due to the way in which she walked after a night of passion with Le Penis, as he is affectionatley known by those that shower with him after games.''

[hal9thou]

Not a specialist CB, having flexibility is great but at CB you need a guv'nor

Not BBC confirmed and previous rumours have turned out to be.....rumours.

[SuperHoopNik]

I like this line from his wiki page. He'll need a song for sure!!!!!

''His penis is known to drop out of his shorts as he runs so he has to tape it to his leg. His ex girlfriend apparently had was nicknamed "John Wayne" by her friends due to the way in which she walked after a night of passion with Le Penis, as he is affectionatley known by those that shower with him after games.''