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Although I’m not a massive fan of Rice as some on here especially at the figures quoted I think Havertz might surprise a few this year. Either way I think it’s going to be a fascinating battle between Man City Arsenal Man Utd Liverpool Brighton Villa Spurs and us in 23/24.

I’m sure you are right. I’ve just been watching a different sport for over 40 years ?

Exactly. £50m cheaper in fee and I’d imagine around £40m cheaper in wages over a 6 year period (based on being paid £260kpw as a guesstimate) and that’s without having a knock on effect of changing our wage structure which could’ve led to several players getting premature pay rises which would be massively expensive and an irreversible trend. Those thinking we were sniffing around for him need their head shaking ? This is why the club are looking for players who they deem can be as good if not better when working under EH but aren’t as established. Forget the likes of Rice & Maddison. Trust the process.

Was always the most likely destination as I’ve intimated for a while… Better fit for them and more affordable within their wage structure and Levy wanting to get his new manager on board with his main target so was always going to pay the £40-50m fee. More crucially as it’s now sounding we’ve not followed this one up that hard due size of fee and wages still too high to the players preference of playing in the south regardless of ECL. For that fee we were always going to be looking for someone 4-5yr younger on cheaper wages. Wouldn’t be surprised if they were more athletic too. Guess I know Ball after all or maybe you not as much as you like to think ?

Don’t know better TBH and you could be right Bruno might land around £175kpw but wouldn’t be anymore of an increase as too risky. Just what I’m reading everywhere it seems Maddison will be on £195kpw which ain’t something we are going to entertain. We’ll find out soon enough when the deal gets confirmed within the week you’d imagine.

July 1st not the new FFP year?

We are waiting for the clause to expire I would’ve thought. Don’t think we are keen to pay £61m and if we are then not in one lump sum.

Then you need to think again. The wages (and the possible £45m+ fee to a certain degree) have clearly made us walk away. The club have said repeatedly they can’t afford established stars which Maddison by default has negotiated himself into that bracket. Bruno’s next contact will set the new pay structure but can’t see him going much higher than £150kpw + some bonuses from his current £125kpw. Its the reason we opted for Tonali instead Barrella. Fee’s may give us FFP issues but wages give you dressing room problems which is as big a priority to those running us than anything.

I thought his demolition of the Stoke City full back in the Cup was probably his biggest humiliation. Which is good way of describing Ginola here for those who were unlucky enough not to see him. I still stand by him being less productive than Robert and HBA even though closer run race. He however took great pleasure in entertaining the crowd by trying to destroy the opponent he was up against and humiliate them. Then Dixon had enough and started to clatter him and he slowly fizzled out of form by and large sadly.

Same agent/agency as EH apparently.

And people worry he’s going to leave or be sold…

Thank you as always ??

I do also. Not saying things were perfect but a club has to have a bit courage in its convictions and it was clear to everyone that run of fixtures looked a nightmare but once through them the next six looked a lot more winnable. It was basically Viera’s first sticky patch you felt ??‍♂️ I heard apparently Parish has got in his head some stat that if a club remains in the EPL for 11+ years approx then it almost guarantees you remaining in it and I think they were/are approaching that ? ??‍♂️

And hopefully last question on this until the draw at least… Why do I keep seeing people post Tweets/Images etc with Glasgow Rangers involved (and in Pot 3)? What have I missed?

3… she’s expecting twins isn’t she?

The Fresneda noise has went very quiet. No sign of Dortmund going for him even?

I would say that’s where the smart money is.

I can see your thinking but didn’t HA join us to be closer North? ? Maybe offer them Manq/Kraft ??‍♂️

Thanks ?? Bit of a risk. Certainly needs to be reflected in the price. Not as if we are desperate despite quality drop off from Trippier.

Can’t recall who but someone was raving about him on the radio just the other day. Obviously pre injury form. Was it a bad one?

Definitely one of them going if not both depending how HA is doing.

Not seen him play (that I can recall ?) You rate him? Would like to know more about him.