Is this conversation still happening?
Genuine question: Can anyone calling for Lamela to go care to suggest a replacement that:-
A. Is an elite level chance creator (i.e. in the top ten in the league when fit).
B. Is happy to sit as an understudy to Eriksen and Alli when our strongest 11 is fit.
C. Will sign for less than 65k a week.
D. Is not only already conditioned to the pace / defensive duties required under Poch's system - but will excel at it / them.
E. Is financially viable to purchase considering the clubs position with building the new stadium.
This is and always has been our position within the market. We are ALWAYS better off keeping our proven assets than we are taking a gamble in a market that we will always struggle to complete in financially because of our current commercial shortcomings.
I do appreciate that in 4 seasons Lamela has only made 119 appearances. Its not great, but its not terrible either. I think we owe him at least one more year to get his shit together based purely on his performances last season.
I read those rumour / speculation pieces as exactly that. If Lamela really is demanding double his wages then there isnt much that can be done, but i think a years extension with performance / appearance bonuses is certainly viable.
Genuine question: Can anyone calling for Lamela to go care to suggest a replacement that:-
A. Is an elite level chance creator (i.e. in the top ten in the league when fit).
B. Is happy to sit as an understudy to Eriksen and Alli when our strongest 11 is fit.
C. Will sign for less than 65k a week.
D. Is not only already conditioned to the pace / defensive duties required under Poch's system - but will excel at it / them.
E. Is financially viable to purchase considering the clubs position with building the new stadium.
This is and always has been our position within the market. We are ALWAYS better off keeping our proven assets than we are taking a gamble in a market that we will always struggle to complete in financially because of our current commercial shortcomings.
I do appreciate that in 4 seasons Lamela has only made 119 appearances. Its not great, but its not terrible either. I think we owe him at least one more year to get his shit together based purely on his performances last season.
I read those rumour / speculation pieces as exactly that. If Lamela really is demanding double his wages then there isnt much that can be done, but i think a years extension with performance / appearance bonuses is certainly viable.
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