Manxst Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: That also involves getting a shitload of sponsorship money, which to date hasn’t been the case. Don’t think it does- that figure was at current levels, wasn’t it? How could he provide a possible spending figure to take into account future sponsorship when we don’t know how much sponsorship we will be getting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I don’t get why anyone thinks this window will be significantly affected by FFP. We haven’t spent anything for years. Even if we did slightly overspend we could easily bring more money in next season or the one after. Theoretically we could spend a fortune but it could impact our ability to invest in future windows. You’d think the club recognise that level we’re going to be competing at in a few years is going to require greater financial flexibility hence the reason we’re being quite conservative. Last thing you want to do is try and speed run it like Everton and be lumbered with a load of shit on massive contracts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I personally think you need to hit certain levels pretty quickly. You need a team good enough to play in Europe quick-ish. That makes A certain calibre of player easier to get to help us get to the next level. I think the 23/24 season, we’ll need a top 7 team otherwise we’ll be spending money losing out on FFP and standing still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I also think we need to show the football world that we are serious. At some point we’ll need to show that we aren’t an Everton or a Villa and can make transfers of a higher calibre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I also think we need to show the football world that we are serious. At some point we’ll need to show that we aren’t an Everton or a Villa and can make transfers of a higher calibre. Bruno and Botman weren't going anywhere near Everton. Or Villa tbh, despite Coutinho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Bruno and Botman weren't going anywhere near Everton. Or Villa tbh, despite Coutinho. We are buying too class players before their prime, Coutinho has already seen his best years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Bruno and Botman weren't going anywhere near Everton. Or Villa tbh, despite Coutinho. I reckon Villa would have had a chance at either if they went fully in for them like we did. We’re in very similar positions and will be for the next few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Don't massively blame the agent in this scenario tbh. It's his main client and he's probably seeing himself set for life once this deal goes through. I think he'll relent eventually to a reasonable agreement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 You would have to be an absolute moron to not try and make yourself fuck loads of money from multi billion pound sports clubs if you could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Don't massively blame the agent in this scenario tbh. It's his main client and he's probably seeing himself set for life once this deal goes through. I think he'll relent eventually to a reasonable agreement. Give them a deadline of Wed next week and in the meantime - start work on another target. If he comes, great, if he doesn't, onto someone else that wants to be part of what we are building here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Genuinely couldn't give a shit which way this goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I don’t get why anyone thinks this window will be significantly affected by FFP. We haven’t spent anything for years. Even if we did slightly overspend we could easily bring more money in next season or the one after. Agreed - and I bet we will be spreading the fees over several years which will lessen the impact, and is probably why the deals are taking a while to negotiate. Edited June 25, 2022 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: You would have to be an absolute moron to not try and make yourself fuck loads of money from multi billion pound sports clubs if you could. Exsctly. You can also just imagine the serious people running our club dealing with this absolute random chancer asking for millions and thinking 'fuck this' mind too. I imagine that is the reason for the impasse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I’d prefer Broja… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I don't know much about him, but there's obviously a reason we're so keen and PSG, along with Dortmund hold an interest. In an ideal world we sign all of out first choice targets, but I'm sure the back ups will be decent too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, McCormick said: I reckon Villa would have had a chance at either if they went fully in for them like we did. We’re in very similar positions and will be for the next few years. Somebody suggested Botman to Gerrard and Gerrard just giggled childishly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: I don't know much about him, but there's obviously a reason we're so keen and PSG, along with Dortmund hold an interest. In an ideal world we sign all of out first choice targets, but I'm sure the back ups will be decent too. Exactly - the effort the club have put into sign the lad tells me he'd be a massive coup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Somebody suggested Botman to Gerrard and Gerrard just giggled childishly. For real? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Should start negotiating with Nice instead. Let Hugo and his agent come to us with their tails between their legs if they wish to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Yes, no, maybe, could, might, you never know…. Hmmm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: I also think we need to show the football world that we are serious. At some point we’ll need to show that we aren’t an Everton or a Villa and can make transfers of a higher calibre. You are absolutely gagging for some overpaid "big name" signing, and it's just not going to happen man. The likes of Pogba that you were suggesting are a complete no go. They're clearly targeting high calibre talents on their way up, which is the best approach, particularly for the manager we have, and I have no doubts we are going to be very competitive in the league really quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Ekitike situation breakdown right at the start from Bailey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, HTT II said: I’d prefer Broja… I like Broja, but I'm leaning more towards Goncalo Ramos, who we've also been linked with recently, and who had a really good season with Benfica. Think potential wise he's right up there with Ekitike, and is only 20 years old also. He's available for £34 million, which is only a bit more than what we bid for Ekitike (£30 million). Dortmund and Bayern sniffing around too, but feeling is we are most likely to meet their asking price for him, similar to the situation with Reims regarding Ekitike. Had a nice finish against Liverpool at Anfield, in the Champions League this past season. Typically played as secondary striker, just off Darwin Nunez when he featured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 We just need to bin this one off now. Yes, we might end up missing out on a huge generational talent but our approach is about getting the right character just as much as it is ability. Having this lad’s agent twatting around behind the scenes is going to be a constant fucking headache. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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