Teasy

Having his medical at West Ham, I can finally relax. I know its looked pretty clear for a few days now that we most likely weren't really after him, but at least this ends the possibility

What are you on about man? We've put in various offers until we've finally got a fee agreed. We've then agreed terms with the player and the only thing stopping it is complications on Lyons side and agents demands. Unless you've re-written the definition of "at least we tried" than no its nowt like it at all. As per usual we're not interested in buying players for their real value. We love a bargain, but I'm not sure what that has to do with my post. Also to be honest IMO £8m is above his value considering his contract situation, I never thought we'd offer that amount.

come on that doesn't mean its anymore chance of him coming to nufc. This Aulas is the one thats stopping this transfer. Well he's not staying at Lyon. If its really him stopping the transfer because he wants us to pay certain extra fees then its only a matter of time before he folds. Especially if Marseille aren't an option this summer. There's no advantage for him to keep Gomis in this situation, as the closer they get to the close of the window the closer they get to losing him for nothing. He's got a great offer right there and if its just coming down to a dispute on agent/ex club payments then there will come a time when he'll have to compromise. As far as Marseille goes I'm not sure how they could be a serious option for Gomis unless he's really desperate to play for them. Apparently they can't afford him so they'd need him to dig in for a season at a club where he's not going to play leading up to the world cup. Then this 75 percent tax would mean he'd have to take a massive pay cut from what he's getting now (or what he'd get here).

Some Journalistic license there from Douglas like, at no point in those quotes does Sissoko say he's desperate. Just that he wants to come, but I suppose some persuasion may be reeded to get him to push for the move more.

If I could stand cricket I might as well, unfortunately I'm stuck with Wigan vs Manure as my Sunday entertainment.

Hoping it was just Pardew being his old conservative self (as far as West Ham goes).

But the question is why won't it be a loss in 3D?

Nah that's not whingeing at all is it?.. Seriously some people talk utter shite on here like.

Yeah if we bring in Gomis or a good winger than even Pardew shouldn't be able to get us finishing bottom half (hopefully ). Both and we'd have a very good squad IMO.

Aye, a valid point Another example of the club lowering our expectations. Parading a player at the game has never been about "Wooo look at the money we just spent", its not a trophy signing thing, its about introducing a new player to the fans. Its not like we had a big unveiling outside St James just for him..

Aye, a valid point Bollocks, we paraded a very important signing. There's no reason not to introduce a player to the fans before a game just because he's currently on loan, typical whinging.

Thought this game might be in 3D on Sky Sports but apparently not..

Ok misunderstanding then. I thought you meant the attempt to get Gomis was somehow not genuine just to make it look like we were after players but without having to sign any of them. If we wait until the window shuts for Gomis and miss out on targets in other positions then there's no excuse for that (especially if its a winger since we certainly still need one with our without Gomis). No reason what so ever people can't negotiate for two different players at the same time. Also maybe they don't believe its not a goer, personally I see every possibility of it still going through. Two clubs are after him, one can't afford him and the club selling absolutely have to sell him in this window.

What are you on about man? We've put in various offers until we've finally got a fee agreed. We've then agreed terms with the player and the only thing stopping it is complications on Lyons side and agents demands. Unless you've re-written the definition of "at least we tried" than no its nowt like it at all.

Also if this new tax in France does come in how can Marseille even offer him a competetive wage? They'd need to pay him £100,000 per week just to match £45,000 per week here after tax

Did that new tax actually go through?, thought it was blocked.

Southampton have come up with a Championship squad with Championship level costs (I'd be surprised if their total costs were anywhere near £20m per year in the Championship), so they've been spending the extra revenue now afforded to them by the Premier League. They've probably now bridged the gap between the costs they had when they came up and the hugely increased revenue they now have so I doubt they'll keep spending big. Also I wouldn't swap the players we've brought in over the last 3 windows for there's: Dejan Lovren Victor Wanyama Jay Rodriguez Steve Davis Nathaniel Clyne Paulo Gazzaniga Emmanuel Mayuka Gaston Ramirez Maya Yoshida Vegard Forren £55m Loïc Remy Olivier Kemen Vurnon Anita Yoan Gouffran Moussa Sissoko Massadio Haidara Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa Mathieu Debuchy Romain Amalfitano Gael Bigirimana Curtis Good Kevin Mbabu £28m Even better if Gomis comes in (don't think Southampton are currently in for anymore players?). Going to be interesting next summer when the increased TV money has been received. If we're not spending then you'll even find me getting into the "where's the fucking money gone!" posts

Probably just spending money now that they're guaranteed from the new TV deal next year.

What the fuck is this sovereign state shite that keeps getting mentioned?

The amount of idiots who claimed at the time that "its not that good, he only runs in a straight line" Completely missing the balance required, the split second change of pace to get away from the second tackle and the little chip while running flat out at the end to leave the last defender tackling thin air.

We shouldn't have to, but if Lyon want us to then we're right to tell them to fuck off, they're getting a very good fee for a player who'll effectively be worth £0 in a few weeks. Not sure if its the fee to St. Etienne or an exorbitant agents fee or both. But as the window starts to close I think its Lyon who have by far the most to lose so hopefully sense will finally prevail.

He often doesn't run at full speed because he likes to draw a player in before bursting away.

Not so sure, now we've got Remy and Shola is scoring I can see us just waiting to see if they buckle. They might not, he's only got a year on his contact hasn't he? More money to be made next summer. Its probably going to be Lyon who buckle, they have everything to lose.

I rarely watch the half time punditry on these channels anyway, just mute it at half time usually

Best we got was "if there was a title for best fans I think they'd get it".