Gallowgate Toon Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, gdm said: Playing devils advocate. Not really. He said we have around £40m left and we haven’t bid more than that yet and there’s nothing to say it’ll be Maddison & Harrison He started off the summer saying we had about £50m to spend (which we've already surpassed). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 minute ago, 54 said: This may be a stupid question, but why would some random French journalist be the first to break a transfer being rejected between two English clubs, for an English player? Might have heard something on the agent WhatsApp group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Gallowgate Toon said: He started off the summer saying we had about £50m to spend (which we've already surpassed). Yes I know. I’m not talking specifically about him tho. Him, hope, Douglas & Waugh have all said we have around £40m left and they’ll be targeting a loan. tbh personally I don’t have a fuckin clue what’s happening and happy to wait and see now. I do find it strange (unless I’ve missed) we haven’t bid any more than £40m for any one yet and let’s be honest £40m for Maddison or Barnes is strangely low Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, 54 said: This may be a stupid question, but why would some random French journalist be the first to break a transfer being rejected between two English clubs, for an English player? Do agents work as part of larger agencies rather than independently? If so, maybe there are French agents working at the same agency that got wind of info and shared it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Back to the old why pay 35 million for such and such if you can spend an extra 15 million on such and such in my head I've also just accepted I've got nee idea what's happening so best off waiting and seeing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, gdm said: Yes I know. I’m not talking specifically about him tho. Him, hope, Douglas & Waugh have all said we have around £40m left and they’ll be targeting a loan. tbh personally I don’t have a fuckin clue what’s happening and happy to wait and see now. I do find it strange (unless I’ve missed) we haven’t bid any more than £40m for any one yet and let’s be honest £40m for Maddison or Barnes is strangely low Tbh, I don't think £40m is that low for Barnes but is a bit off for Maddison who I'd say is in the 50-60 bracket. We got Bruno who is an absolutely outstanding footballer for ~40. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 £100m get the two, man. Broja on loan to cover/push Wilson and we're looking class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Tbh, I don't think £40m is that low for Barnes but is a bit off for Maddison who I'd say is in the 50-60 bracket. We got Bruno who is an absolutely outstanding footballer for ~40. I’m talking about after the stories of the £40m left came out. I know what Bruno cost. Barnes imo and obviously in Leicester’s opinion is easily worth more than £40m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Both Barnes and Maddison are worth £50m+ When the likes of Ben White are going for £50m you know you're going to have to pay more for English goalscorers/creators. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Christ please don’t spend that on Harrison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, Shearergol said: Both Barnes and Maddison are worth £50m+ When the likes of Ben White are going for £50m you know you're going to have to pay more for English goalscorers/creators. Depends on contract length that’s left, plus state of the selling clubs finances, as well as if the player will agitate for a move. Sterling (and Jesus both) moved for less than £50m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I love the transfer fee experts, me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 If that story is true (a big "if") and the gap is down to €7M in terms of what we're offering and what they're asking, this deal will almost certainly get done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Manxst said: Depends on contract length that’s left, plus state of the selling clubs finances, as well as if the player will agitate for a move. Sterling (and Jesus both) moved for less than £50m. True, but both have 2 years left don't they? Both Sterling and Jesus were out of contract next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, Shearergol said: True, but both have 2 years left don't they? Both Sterling and Jesus were out of contract next year. Aye, 2024 for both. They're at the peak of what they'll be able to attract fee-wise right now, which is why I think both clubs are open to selling. It's only downhill from here unless they're confident they'd sign a new contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 It’s obvious we are going to improve and sign two or three more players lets just watch and enjoy it unfold no matter who comes in - we have the right people in doing the right things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Aye, the amount of data and manpower we'll be putting to use to determine transfer valuations is way, way beyond most people's individual capacity to judge a fee and decide whether they're happy or sad with what we've offered or paid. I think it's a very different window to January and it's already abundantly clear that we won't do deals where the valuation of the club is way beyond the range we've come up with internally. That might change as we get deeper into it, of course, but it's going to be a fun ride watching it all unfold. At least two more signings for me, likely a third on loan, and towards £100M being spent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: He started off the summer saying we had about £50m to spend (which we've already surpassed). Not to give any credence to Edwards but he’s since revised that to 90 odd million. Edited August 1, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I can’t see the French report being true tbh, didn’t we originally bid 17 million ? That’s some jump from that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Rich said: Aye, 2024 for both. They're at the peak of what they'll be able to attract fee-wise right now, which is why I think both clubs are open to selling. It's only downhill from here unless they're confident they'd sign a new contract. My fear isn't the transfer fee, it's the ability to attract them to the club at the moment, particularly as we're (rightly) not going stupid on wages. If they're both serious about playing for England I think we'd be a good option for them though. Guaranteed game time and a real chance to prove how good they are. I'm very surprised that Barnes' Liverpool links haven't come up again. I swear Klopp was desperate to sign him 2 years ago? Edited August 1, 2022 by Shearergol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 52 minutes ago, gbandit said: Get fucked Leeds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 21 minutes ago, Rich said: I love the transfer fee experts, me. What humbles me is how many have garnered this expertise when I don't have a fucking clue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Let's dream for a minute. Harrison wide right, Maddison tucked in behind Wilson. You're looking at an extra 25-30 goals a season there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: Let's dream for a minute. Harrison wide right, Maddison tucked in behind Wilson. You're looking at an extra 25-30 goals a season there. Not a chance we sign both of them imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 13 minutes ago, Rich said: Aye, the amount of data and manpower we'll be putting to use to determine transfer valuations is way, way beyond most people's individual capacity to judge a fee and decide whether they're happy or sad with what we've offered or paid. I think it's a very different window to January and it's already abundantly clear that we won't do deals where the valuation of the club is way beyond the range we've come up with internally. That might change as we get deeper into it, of course, but it's going to be a fun ride watching it all unfold. At least two more signings for me, likely a third on loan, and towards £100M being spent. I agree, but then it makes me think they ran said data on a potato for the Wood calculations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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