Jamaal Lascelles

[Elliottman]

If Rafa feels it’s the right move then I can get behind it, otherwise I think it’s obvious it will be curtains for him and me.

[Ikon]

If Rafa feels it’s the right move then I can get behind it, otherwise I think it’s obvious it will be curtains for him and me.

[ToonTastic]

Aren't Chelsea limiting spending a the moment due to the problems with Roman and his visa?

[Disco]

Aren't Chelsea limiting spending a the moment due to the problems with Roman and his Visa?

 

He uses American Express for transfers so it's fine.

[ToonTastic]

[Chris_R]

Problem with selling him, even for £50m or whatever, is we know how it'll work out with Ashley's maths. It's happened a hundred times already:

 

The payment will be spread over 5 years, so they'll say that we get £10m to spend now but then they'll conveniently forget to add the other four !0 millions on in the next 4 summers. That money will be listed on the accounts as "Sundries: Other" and put in someone's pocket.

 

Jamaal's wages, which had previously eaten into our transfer budget when he signed a contract, won't be returned now he's sold but yet his replacement will have his wages taken out of our budget. We'll then be told we've got no money and have overspent, and should be grateful to Mike.

[samptime29]

Problem with selling him, even for £50m or whatever, is we know how it'll work out with Ashley's maths. It's happened a hundred times already:

 

The payment will be spread over 5 years, so they'll say that we get £10m to spend now but then they'll conveniently forget to add the other four !0 millions on in the next 4 summers. That money will be listed on the accounts as "Sundries: Other" and put in someone's pocket.

 

Jamaal's wages, which had previously eaten into our transfer budget when he signed a contract, won't be returned now he's sold but yet his replacement will have his wages taken out of our budget. We'll then be told we've got no money and have overspent, and should be grateful to Mike.

 

Ashleynomics.

[ExiledGeordie]

I’d be amazed if Rafa sanctioned a sale, he knows how important the lad is for the club right now. Sure if he continues to develop and has played a good few seasons its inevitable that someone might come in for him. Right now we need to keep him.

 

The cunts above might try and push this through though with terrible consequences

[Kanj]

Wouldn't tell sell him at all, and if we did, full fee up front is a must.

[Dr.Spaceman]

He's going to find out sooner or later.

[Ikon]

He's going to find out sooner or later.

 

Thought the same but decided to keep my mouth shut

[Kanj]

fucking hell.

[Away Day Gadgie]

As far as I'm concerned Lascelles is the Captain, our rock, the leader on the pitch and a great goal scoring defender who will get better for us under Rafa. Assuming his talent doesn't regress we should be hoping to keep him until he retires. He is club legend material. Simply not for sale at any price, lets focus on filling the gaps we already have, not make new ones to fill on top.

 

I agree with this guy

[junkhead]

Would be very sad to see Lascelles go. He has been brilliant for us. Reliable on the pitch, influential and professional off it. We almost never see such quick evolution in NUFC players. But imo, as a physical CB he's not irreplaceable. His leadership will be missed of course but if Rafa remains, I don't think that would be an issue. There's a high level level of commitment in the squad.

 

Rafa is very pragmatic, he knows Lascelles is our most sellable asset and probably has a rough amount in mind in case there's serious interest from the rich clubs. Said amount is where our wonderful owner's repeated promise of "every penny the club generates" comes. And also his notorious flexibility in the transfer market. I can already picture us hopelessly low-balling random CB's from the Dutch league a week before the league starts.

[afar]

A lot of people are getting ahead of themselves here, understandable with Ashley as the owner. But he's not gone yet and honestly for 30-45 million that's been quoted, while Rafa is still here (which I'm sure he will be for this season at least) and assuming he maintains the "final say" on transfers that Ashley has promised, then he won't be going anywhere.

 

If someone gets close to Van Dyke kind of money then Rafa will, rightly so, debate it in his head. It's hard to replace what Jamaal gives the side, for 70 million though you could bring in two players that may fill some of the void and plug another gap.

 

As much as I love Jammaal, I don't think his reputation outside of NUFC is as high as the 70 million worth he is to us, so for that reason as long as Rafa remains in control, per Ashley's previous quotes, then he'll still be a NUFC player come the start of the season. 

[Dave]

for 70 million though you could bring in two players

 

And keep the other £50m+ for a rainy day.

[afar]

for 70 million though you could bring in two players

 

And keep the other £50m+ for a rainy day.

 

Hehe, or probably put it aside to pay for players wages over 5 years.

[Tiotes Witch Doctor]

Wouldn't sell him at any price with Ashley in charge, hes worth so much more to us than footballing ability alone, replacing what he gives us would be nigh on impossible and hes not even the finished article.

 

If any real bid above 25 million comes in Ashley will step in and he will be gone, of that I'm absolutely certain.

[themanupstairs]

IMO he's worth to us half of what the club is worth (Rafa being the other half).

 

110M for Lascelles or seriously fuck off.

[Jimburst]

I think Jamaal loves Rafa for trusting him and giving him the armband and coaching him to be in the position that he's worth 45 million, so hopefully he'll stay. He's only young.

 

Rafa goes and he's gone though, for sure.

[Disco]

[Dave]

Here we go.

[Pilko]

"Not for sale" is 35m innit

[Hanshithispantz]

West Hamcastle United

[shakey jake]

If he goes there I’m seriously done