manorpark Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mr Raspberry Jam said: I think he's probably done enough to warrant a move elsewhere that's better than Newcastle. But as you said, I don't really know if there's any teams in desperate need for a LB right now. I still keep reading stuff like that! I know footballers are (said to be) not very bright, but I actually do think that a reasonable percentage of them are bright enough to be able to see 'beyond the next pay packet' and are able to work out that in the near future there isn't going to be anywhere better to be than at Newcastle United - no matter what happens at the end of this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, manorpark said: I still keep reading stuff like that! I know footballers are (said to be) not very bright, but I actually do think that a reasonable percentage of them are bright enough to be able to see 'beyond the next pay packet' and are able to work out that in the near future there isn't going to be anywhere better to be than at Newcastle United - no matter what happens at the end of this season. You'd hope so. Point I was trying to make was maybe he just doesn't fancy a relegation scrap full stop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Everton aren't skint. I doubt there's many clubs out there that would be willing to pay what would be necessary to get Digne considering his value will only decrease from now on due to his age - we may be one of the few willing buyers, purely out of desperation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Sounds like we might miss out on top target Steve Cook as QPR now want him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 41 minutes ago, 54 said: Potentially going from: Murphy - Lascelles - Clark - Ritchie to: Trippier - Botman - Schar - Digne as if he's picking schar over lascelles. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, lovejoy said: as if he's picking schar over lascelles. ? Other then the fact he's stated that Schar is exactly what he looks for in a CB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Everton are signing a left back from Dinamo Kiev for £20mil for what it's worth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Chelsea are strongly linked with Digne. It would make sense with Chilwell's injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, manorpark said: I still keep reading stuff like that! I know footballers are (said to be) not very bright, but I actually do think that a reasonable percentage of them are bright enough to be able to see 'beyond the next pay packet' and are able to work out that in the near future there isn't going to be anywhere better to be than at Newcastle United - no matter what happens at the end of this season. While i agree that in a few years there probably won't be many better places, i'd happily argue that most are not able to see beyond the next pay packet. Some will come here for the obscene amounts it would take to get them, some will use us to get better deals out of their existing clubs, some will refuse as they can't look beyond the table, and some may well just be happy to stay where they are. Could also potentially say that the ones that do come for money now will be aware that they will be replaced before things get properly good and it's them rather than us for a change that have been used as the 'stepping-stone' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, joeyt said: Everton are signing a left back from Dinamo Kiev for £20mil for what it's worth Everton haven't got 20p to spend on anyone at the minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Just now, gjohnson said: Everton haven't got 20p to spend on anyone at the minute They do: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Everton haven't got 20p to spend on anyone at the minute I thought it was a case of them having the money, but aren't allowed to spend them due to FFP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Conjo said: I thought it was a case of them having the money, but aren't allowed to spend them due to FFP? That's pretty much it, any new signings will have to be balanced out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, joeyt said: They do: We should just nip in and get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Conjo said: I thought it was a case of them having the money, but aren't allowed to spend them due to FFP? Well yes, but they still have to sell before they can buy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny1403 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Well yes, but they still have to sell before they can buy I don't think it's quite that strict (i.e. it can be assessed over the course of a season), but yes they will be selling Digne if they do buy this new lb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 There’s also the three year period that has now advanced six months since they were hamstrung in summer - some expensive transfers would no longer count towards FFP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Digne might be available for loan given he’s been dropped and about to be replaced. The Everton board might not want to sell him in case there’s a new manager who might like Digne…? Mind, if that’s true, you’d expect Chelsea to get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Raconteur said: There’s also the three year period that has now advanced six months since they were hamstrung in summer - some expensive transfers would no longer count towards FFP So it resets after 3 years then gets ignored? Didn't know that was how it worked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, gjohnson said: So it resets after 3 years then gets ignored? Didn't know that was how it worked It doesn't reset, it's the past 3 years, always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 How old is Dzeko now? Seems an age ago when he was a Man City player, must be getting on a bit. Always liked him mind. One of those rare target men who also had a great finisher's instinct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) https://lmgtfy.app/?q=How+old+is+Edin+Dzeko 35. Edited December 21, 2021 by Dr.Spaceman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: https://lmgtfy.app/?q=How+old+is+Edin+Dzeko 35. Getting on a bit then, but he is quality. I suppose these are the type of players who you would realistically be able to get through the door in January if you are just after a short term fix, money no object. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, sturla said: It doesn't reset, it's the past 3 years, always. So they still have to sell before spending anything then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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