Yorkie Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1299617788768800770 Seems like every year I'm obscenely jealous of a different team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Just makes you really angry at what could have been and what has been stopped. So frustrating that we have to carry on like this when we had buyers and a willing seller this time, and everything there ready to go, only to be held up and stopped by the fucking premier league. This summer should have been totally exciting. Fuck the lot of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Have to admit, I've never really saw what everyone else has in him. That one 16 goal season at Valencia aside, I've always thought his reputation outweighs what he actually does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Who would get the better deal if Messi went to Man City in exchange for Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and Jesus? Barcelona. Now and in the future. Definitely not now. Mahrez and Silva basically play the same position as Messi just far worse and Jesus is good but isn't a top striker Mahrez and Silva could play anywhere behind the striker. Barcelona are in desperate need of players now. That would be 3 absolute quality players in return for one. It is better for Barcelona. and even with their combined wages would still probably cost them less than Messi does now Easily. Probably cost them half of Messi's wage. Aye but Messi pays for himself commercially so the finance argument is moot. This is a no brianer for any team. He is literally creator, finisher and playmaker all in one. He's irreplaceable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Manchester City have ruled out letting first-team regulars Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus leave in any exchange deal for Lionel Messi or anyone else this summer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53943696 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Who would get the better deal if Messi went to Man City in exchange for Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and Jesus? Barcelona. Now and in the future. Definitely not now. Mahrez and Silva basically play the same position as Messi just far worse and Jesus is good but isn't a top striker Mahrez and Silva could play anywhere behind the striker. Barcelona are in desperate need of players now. That would be 3 absolute quality players in return for one. It is better for Barcelona. and even with their combined wages would still probably cost them less than Messi does now Easily. Probably cost them half of Messi's wage. Aye but Messi pays for himself commercially so the finance argument is moot. This is a no brianer for any team. He is literally creator, finisher and playmaker all in one. He's irreplaceable. If that's the kind of advice you give Ashley, I'm not surprised we don't sign anybody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Have to admit, I've never really saw what everyone else has in him. That one 16 goal season at Valencia aside, I've always thought his reputation outweighs what he actually does. Must be pretty good to have 20 odd caps for Spain? Seems a good coup for a newly promoted team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 How does Messi pay for himself? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I assume Messi would bring in worldwide sponsorship, etc. No idea if that'll pay for himself but I guess that's the indication. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Well he will leave on a free next season that bit is certain now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Messi pays for Messi, the club he goes to will see a small % boost as he’ll have his image rights sewn up tight. Blame beckham for starting that shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Messi pays for Messi, the club he goes to will see a small % boost as he’ll have his image rights sewn up tight. Blame beckham for starting that shite. What about shirt sales? Increases in attendance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Messi pays for Messi, the club he goes to will see a small % boost as he’ll have his image rights sewn up tight. Blame beckham for starting that shite. What about shirt sales? Increases in attendance? Messi will clean up on shirt sales with his name on it as he does now. Attendances aren’t going to increase at the big clubs as they are already packed, that’s if people can go see him due to COVID. It’s a complete myth the extra attention will pay for him, that extra money, 80% if not more goes to him. He could clear £100m a year off the back of a move imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Messi pays for Messi, the club he goes to will see a small % boost as he’ll have his image rights sewn up tight. Blame beckham for starting that shite. What about shirt sales? Increases in attendance? Messi will clean up on shirt sales with his name on it as he does now. Attendances aren’t going to increase at the big clubs as they are already packed, that’s if people can go see him due to COVID. It’s a complete myth the extra attention will pay for him, that extra money, 80% if not more goes to him. He could clear £100m a year off the back of a move imo. Thinking about it further, Nike will get more than Man City for kit sales anyway wouldn’t they. Probably the reason Man City are the only club likely to sign Messi then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Messi pays for Messi, the club he goes to will see a small % boost as he’ll have his image rights sewn up tight. Blame beckham for starting that s****. What about shirt sales? Increases in attendance? Messi will clean up on shirt sales with his name on it as he does now. Attendances aren’t going to increase at the big clubs as they are already packed, that’s if people can go see him due to COVID. It’s a complete myth the extra attention will pay for him, that extra money, 80% if not more goes to him. He could clear £100m a year off the back of a move imo. Dunno if i agree with this. Not exactly an expert in football finance but looking at direct sales is a bit if a false economy when it comes to financial impact of signing Messi. Man City themselves would become even more marketable with Messi in their line up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Elsewhere Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Allan going to Everton 25m plus. Rodrigo to Leeds done for 26m. Meanwhile we carrying on like we don’t have a pot to piss in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Allan going to Everton 25m plus. Rodrigo to Leeds done for 26m. Meanwhile we carrying on like we don’t have a pot to piss in. It’s not as if we have taken a hiuge commercial hit either - ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 It’s bizarre really. The club loses value every day he remains in charge. He won’t be able to get more than £150m for us in the championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Elsewhere Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 It’s bizarre really. The club loses value every day he remains in charge. He won’t be able to get more than £150m for us in the championship Yeah that’s the part I don’t get at all. Even a 5m loan fee for a good left back on loan for a year and even 7m loan fee for a striker like Batshauyi on loan would likely keep us up and save him 150m for a small outlay but it seems he would rather spend nothing and just risk 150m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Allan going to Everton 25m plus. Rodrigo to Leeds done for 26m. Meanwhile we carrying on like we don’t have a pot to piss in. yeah but brewcy told us coronavirus has affected all the clubs, so nobody will be spending big. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 After visiting Bayern and looking certain to join Celtic, looks like Hickey’s going to Bologna instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Every Scottish kid decide to be a left back a decade ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Doherty to Spurs confirmed. Do Spurs still play 4 at the back since Mourinho went in? Interesting to see how he adapts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I wonder if he’ll be allowed the same attacking freedom? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I actually like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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