St1pe Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 If that fee is as low as reported - some saying £25m - then I don’t think it’s unfair to question whether PIF’s project with us is now lower in the pecking order than the Saudi league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 5 hours ago, McDog said: He is right though. "Whatever a player goes for is it's actual market value." That's true, it's the weird criticism of posters who rather like ASM, unjustified criticism imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: Dan Burn drives a Smart car But seriously, some footballers aren’t overly flash. Maxi seems to love the trappings of wealth, which is fair enough. I’m not criticising him for that. That's Paul Dummetts spare car and he only had it for a short time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I'm sure Bellamy used to say Andy O'Brien was the poorest rich man he'd seen or something. Apparently used to live with his parents in Harrogate driving around in a used car while he played for us. And how did it all work out for Bellamy: https://www.givemesport.com/craig-bellamy-bankrupt-what-has-happened-to-former-liverpool-man-city-striker/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, St1pe said: If that fee is as low as reported - some saying £25m - then I don’t think it’s unfair to question whether PIF’s project with us is now lower in the pecking order than the Saudi league. Or… it’s purposefully slightly low to not bring controversy to our door? Mind you, it’s not THAT low. £30m - £35m is his range in my opinion, which will be backed up by his stats, injury record, the fact he’s not an international player etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: That's Paul Dummetts spare car and he only had it for a short time. Because it was plagued with mechanical problems and rarely made it onto the road ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Disappointed, ASM is an electric footballer on his day and was the one bright point in Bruce's shit tenure, but also fully get why we are selling him at this point in time given his injury issues and apparent incompatibility with our playing style, also fairly sure we will be getting a decent fee regardless of what is reported Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Some people still hanker after Shelvey, its hard to let go of things we like but shiny, newer, more reliable & faster toys are available Fairly sure Eddie & co know what the crack is lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 I’d say 35 is about right. His end product isn’t massive and he’s not an international. Would I like it to be higher? Absolutely. I can see why it wouldn’t be though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: Or… it’s purposefully slightly low to not bring controversy to our door? Mind you, it’s not THAT low. £30m - £35m is his range in my opinion, which will be backed up by his stats, injury record, the fact he’s not an international player etc. It has "undisclosed fee" written all over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Dont forget that the entertainment value he brings is worth a few bucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 GetFrenchFootballNews reporting it as €25 + bonus. Why are we getting such a crap fee when Fabinho went for £40m despite an awful season. Piss take this like. What's the point of getting rid of the fee isn't going to make much difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, St1pe said: If that fee is as low as reported - some saying £25m - then I don’t think it’s unfair to question whether PIF’s project with us is now lower in the pecking order than the Saudi league. I think that’s irrelevant. We might intentionally underpay just to mitigate the incoming wave of criticism of how a PIF club sells to another PIF club for a massive price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Madness people saying why aren't we selling him for 80 million Also people; would hate to do a Man City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: Maxi seems to love the trappings of wealth, which is fair enough. I’m not criticising him for that. This is 100%, unequivocally, garbage. Get the fuck out of here with this kind of bullshit. Edited July 19, 2023 by cubaricho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 We’re losing someone whose ceiling is extremely high (but only reaches that level 2-3 times a year) and whose baseline is low, with him circling around that level too regularly, often due to injuries. I’d say overall I’m disappointed as I love watching him play and when he’s on, he’s world class. Do I think he ever would have worked for Howe? Probably only in fits and starts and I think Howe would prefer consistency Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Reckon it will end up around 30 million plus add ons, similar fee for what we will pay for Barnes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said: GetFrenchFootballNews reporting it as €25 + bonus. Why are we getting such a crap fee when Fabinho went for £40m despite an awful season. Piss take this like. What's the point of getting rid of the fee isn't going to make much difference. Fabinho didn't have a great season, but he missed 3 games all season due to rotations, not injury. He's a full Brazilian international who's won everything and considered one of the best in his position. If you compare his fee to that Man Utd paid for Casemiro, you could say his fee is ridiculously low too, seeing as he is 1 year younger than when Man Utd bought Casemiro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 That fee is rotten. Leon bailey went for more for Christ sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 We need to get them up to be least £30 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 I get ASM goals and assists should be higher but he's arguably one of the best players at creating space in the league. I really feel he has tried to adapt to what Howe wants and has made good progress in that regard. I love Howe and always trust his judgement but he worried he's making an avoidable mistake here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I'm sure Bellamy used to say Andy O'Brien was the poorest rich man he'd seen or something. Apparently used to live with his parents in Harrogate driving around in a used car while he played for us. Yeah it was a beetle from memory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, St1pe said: If that fee is as low as reported - some saying £25m - then I don’t think it’s unfair to question whether PIF’s project with us is now lower in the pecking order than the Saudi league. Think that's pretty obvious anyway tbh considering how much they're putting into the league and the calibre and number of players they've gone after Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 It will be undisclosed like all of our transfers. Getting less than 35m would be failure though rather keep than sell for chicken feed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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