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That's only £61m68 mill
Decent? He better be fucking stellar
That's only £61m
Yeah, Harry Maguire minus his left arm.Only? ochfacepalm:
Only? ochfacepalm:
Seems like Fekir is close to a move to Betis:
I'd say we're between points 8 and 9 now.If nothing else, the past couple of years have given us the rough template for these protracted transfer sagas.
- initial vague reports
- more reputable outlets start reporting it (if real)
- pause
- speculation ramps up with rough figure for fee
- terms allegedly agreed with player
- 'two clubs valuations are far apart'
- *shock link with rival club completely out of the blue*
- selling club signs player who is suspiciously of the same position
- reliable media reports that it's done
- Spurs social media keep us waiting at least 24 hours longer than we can handle
Saying it right now:
If we bring in Lo Celso and actually end up signing Eriksen to a new deal - we'll be in incredible shape going into the new season.
Yes, it's fair to raise an eyebrow or two at what is going on in both full back positions, but I highly doubt Trippier and Rose get sold for only £20m each if we don't have a plan.
Ndombele is going to actually give us a functioning midfield (while I commend Sissoko's heroics, it's obvious we suffered massively last season in this regard), not to mention most of our fans' number 1 target for the role, and Lo Celso would take some creative burden off Eriksen while also adding some pace in attack.
In itself it's a valid point, and in a summer of less upheaval, I would agree, despite how much I loved what Lamela was.
Last season we effectively had a squad of 24, from January only 23. Count Skipp (or KWP) in, if you fancy to make up the numbers of 25 when we started last season. That's one needed to be added.
Vorm, Trippier, Llorente, and likely Rose gone. That's 5 new faces.
Everyone agrees N'Koudou and Janssen should and will leave. That's 7. And where we're hitting pretty close to breaking point of what we should be doing in one window.
Uncertainty surrounding Toby and Eriksen. That's potentially 9!!!
And then people want to throw around Lamela, as the point in case here, or Wanyama as done. In some cases even Dier or Sissoko. Taking us to potentially 10+ new players out of a 25 man squad. Well feck me
People, rightfully, take the piss out of Fulham's approach last season, and Villa's this coming one. Meanwhile willing to throw any players, they don't fancy right at this minute, under the bus and out the club, without any sort of bigger picture idea anywhere near their head.
On a more serious note, if Poch really wants him and believes that he can develop him into a top top player, we shouldn't hesitate to pay something like £60m for him in today's market if that gets the deal done (apparently he's on Bayern Munich's radar as well), such a player was never gonna be cheap anyway.Only? ochfacepalm:
Would be a good result for those that bought a shirt with Llorente last year.
Are you really complaining about this ?
There is very little to support a 'real' Bayern interest in Lo Celso. Where would he play for them? In the positions he would most likely play they have Tiago, Goretzka, Tolisso, and sometimes Muller. Tolisso was injured but is back. Doesn't seem to make sense and with our interest Bayern are not going to get into a bidding war with a top PL team. And they have a confirmed interest in Havertz for next season. Makes no sense this Lo Celso interest.Even if the Bayern interest in Lo Celso is legit(I’m skeptical), can’t see him choosing them over us. The argie connection and considering we can pay the same if not better wages.. no contest. My how far our club has come.
I'm very surprised we are paying so much, even in this crazy market. He is still young, unproven in the PL.
No one can now say Poch isn't being backed by Levy