Optimistic Nut Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 We're unwilling to meet their demands apparently but Southampton are so chances are he'll be off there. Bring on the meltdown. Probably see him as Van Dijk's replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 He'll be their van dijk replacement then (edit, as nut said above hah) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 We've not been too keen in the past on sell on clauses and rightly so. That's probably the stumbling block. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I think the sell-on clause (in this instance, if it's 20%) is worth the gamble. Highly rated products of their academy are usually moved on for large fees, so £12m is a bargain. If he was to fulfill his potential (under Rafa's coaching) we'd still come out well ahead after Sporting take their cut (in the event of a big money transfer) If this pans out as reported, I hope he turns out to be a cracking signing for them/Southampton. They've gambled - good luck to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 We're unwilling to meet their demands apparently but Southampton are so chances are he'll be off there. Bring on the meltdown. Obviously no need for a meltdown but it's a slight concern that we have seemingly already failed to sign one of Rafa's top targets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I would much prefer to go out and buy an experienced centre back whos a leader to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 20% sell-on clause on the profit is ok. A full 20% sell-on fee is worrying but worth the risk imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Wonder if it's Rafa who's undecided on the fee or Thumb head. If Rafa doesn't mind the extra tiny bit of cash then he won't be happy about this... If we lose out on him that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Maybe it was Semedo or Lejeune, rather than both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Is this lad better than Chambers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Is this lad better than Chambers? Do you seriously think any of us actually know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Is this lad better than Chambers? Do you seriously think any of us actually know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Maybe it was Semedo or Lejeune, rather than both. This is what i'm thinking. Would be suprised to see us buying two foreign CBs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Get Shawcross in, only a year left on his contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Is this lad better than Chambers? Yes, because fuck taking 2 bairns on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 You just know that if he goes to Soton he will become the next Van Dijk. Hope we will buy him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Is this lad better than Chambers? Yes, because f*** taking 2 bairns on loan. Chambers is only a year younger than Semedo mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Would be annoyed to miss out but Chambers is fine too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 You just know that if he goes to Soton he will become the next Van Dijk. Hope we will buy him And if he comes here he will probably be the next Boumsong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 You just know that if he goes to Soton he will become the next Van Dijk. Hope we will buy him And if he comes here he will probably be the next Boumsong. Not in this happy Rafa era Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Should we be mildly concerned if we've already lost Rafa's very first target over what appears to be a million or two? I know Southampton are more desperate, what with the imminent departure of Van Dijk, and it's all conjecture at this point - but we've seen this sort of thing before. [/doommonger] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Should we be mildly concerned if we've already lost Rafa's very first target over what appears to be a million or two? I know Southampton are more desperate, what with the imminent departure of Van Dijk, and it's all conjecture at this point - but we've seen this sort of thing before. [/doommonger] Yes, it concerns us all. But don't mention it again, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Should we be mildly concerned if we've already lost Rafa's very first target over what appears to be a million or two? I know Southampton are more desperate, what with the imminent departure of Van Dijk, and it's all conjecture at this point - but we've seen this sort of thing before. [/doommonger] How do you know it's only over a million or two though? And we haven't even 'lost' him yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Should we be mildly concerned if we've already lost Rafa's very first target over what appears to be a million or two? I know Southampton are more desperate, what with the imminent departure of Van Dijk, and it's all conjecture at this point - but we've seen this sort of thing before. [/doommonger] How do you know it's only over a million or two though? And we haven't even 'lost' him yet Don't even know that he's our 'first target' either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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