Now That's What I Call Transfer Rumours! 7

[Jackie Broon]

The club has done a great job of convincing everyone that we've only got a tight budget left, severely limited by FFP. Watch us suddenly announce Paqueta, Diaby and Isak at the same time.

[LV]

I think people have convinced themselves we were going to come into the market all guns blazing due to PIF being minted and buy a load of top drawer and expensive new players and are now disappointed and getting upset because that hasn’t happened. 

 

 

[LV]

Just now, Jackie Broon said:

The club has done a great job of convincing everyone that we've only got a tight budget left, severely limited by FFP. Watch us suddenly announce Paqueta, Diaby and Isak at the same time.

I mean, I’d love that

[NWMag]

we could do a lot worse…

[Minhosa]

Chelsea also in talks to extend Broja's contract so, presumably, he'll also go out on loan.

 

I think we could have been discussing any number of possible deals with Chelsea yesterday;

 

- Broja

- Gallagher

- CHO

- Pulisic

[LFEE]

23 minutes ago, Beth said:

Yes I understand that, even if we had offered £60m for him theres no way they were going to accept £12-15m a year spread over 4/5 years.

 

 

 

Also maybe the club don’t think his market rate is £60m. Maddison’s agent even told us he’s available for £42m.

 

Which other club are in for him at £60m up front? Which other club have made any bid at all for him other than us?

[Kid Icarus]

7 minutes ago, NWMag said:

we could do a lot worse…

 

That one really felt like a goer to me for a while. It doesn't at all now. 

[NWMag]

5 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Also maybe the club don’t think his market rate is £60m. Maddison’s agent even told us he’s available for £42m.

 

Which other club are in for him at £60m up front? Which other club have made any bid at all for him other than us?

I agree with this. 2 years left on his deal with no concrete indication he will sign a new one. Anything from £45 million to £50 million max is fair value in my eyes. 
 

That’s not to say I wouldn’t pay slightly over the odds to get him, but I certainly wouldn’t be having a go at the club if they choose not to.

[JonBez comesock]

5 minutes ago, Minhosa said:

Chelsea also in talks to extend Broja's contract so, presumably, he'll also go out on loan.

 

I think we could have been discussing any number of possible deals with Chelsea yesterday;

 

- Broja

- Gallagher

- CHO

- Pulisic

I would take all bar Callum Hudson adoi 

 

I don’t get what he does ….he is Chelseas miggy ……winger that’s flatters to deceive 

 

All the rest ….Yes 

 

in order 

 

Pulisic 

Gallagher 

Broja 

 

for me

[McCormick]

4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said:

 

That one really felt like a goer to me for a while. It doesn't at all now. 

Would have been an amazing signing. Been underrated for a while.

[Conjo]

He's a LM/LW. Far from what we should be focusing on.

 

Edit: Harrison that is

 

 

Edited August 15, 2022 by Conjo

[Hanshithispantz]

Odoi is still only 21.

 

Harrison would be perfect for us imo.

[The College Dropout]

10 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Also maybe the club don’t think his market rate is £60m. Maddison’s agent even told us he’s available for £42m.

 

Which other club are in for him at £60m up front? Which other club have made any bid at all for him other than us?

Richarlison £60m. 25. 2 years left on his contract. Regular Brazilian international. 32 PL G/A last 2 seasons. 

Raphinha £50m. 25. 2 years left on his contract. Emerging Brazilian international. Bidding war. 31 PL G/A last 2 seasons.

Maddison. £45m??????. 25. 2 years left on his contract. English. 33 PL G/A last 2 seasons.

 

Market value has to be around £50m-£60m

 

Less than £50m is a steal.

[STM]

It's become virtually impossible to guess what's going on.

 

Something will happen and I'm just here for the ride.

[SUPERTOON]

2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

Odoi is still only 21.

 

Harrison would be perfect for us imo.

Wouldn’t rule out another bid for Harrison yet tbh, Leeds are linked with loads of attackers still.

[The College Dropout]

Harrison's value to Leeds will be much more than the value we will have of him

[Kid Icarus]

11 minutes ago, Conjo said:

He's a LM/LW. Far from what we should be focusing on.

 

Edit: Harrison that is

 

 

 

 

He's played RW/RM a lot too tbf, the thinking was that that's where Howe saw him playing, especially with him being strong with both feet. 

[Conjo]

8 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said:

 

He's played RW/RM a lot too tbf, the thinking was that that's where Howe saw him playing, especially with him being strong with both feet. 

 

18/19

 

19/20

 

20/21

 

21/22

 

22/23

 

Maybe he's been rotating between LW & RW during matches which makes the numbers lie a bit, but 8 starts at RW/RM the last 3 seasons isn't a lot imo. At least he seems to be quite effective when playing there so could potentially work, but it's a bit of a risk in case it doesn't (if he's only been starting at RW for specific tactical reasons f.ex).

 

 

Edited August 15, 2022 by Conjo

[Kid Icarus]

2 minutes ago, Conjo said:

 

18/19

 

19/20

 

20/21

 

21/22

 

22/23

 

Maybe he's been rotating between LW & RW during matches which makes the numbers lie a bit, but 8 starts at RW/RM the last 3 seasons isn't a lot imo. At least he seems to be quite effective when playing there so could potentially work, but it's a bit of a risk in case it doesn't (if he's only been starting at RW for specific tactical reasons f.ex).

 

 

 

 

Probably not going to get a game in Raphina's best position like. We know how often it's been mentioned that Howe wants versatility as well. Either way I think he'd be a good fit imo, so it's a shame. 

[TRon]

Looking at that peach of a cross he delivered for the Leeds goal on Saturday, Harrison would be wasted on the right wing.

[1964]

Whenever I feel like it's all going a bit slow I just cast my mind back 2 years and realise things are great 

[McCormick]

2 minutes ago, TRon said:

Looking at that peach of a cross he delivered for the Leeds goal on Saturday, Harrison would be wasted on the right wing.

Not sure about that. He’s ridiculously 2-footed and, arguably, his biggest strength is how well he can strike the ball. He’d get a lot of joy cutting in from that left-side.

[Kid Icarus]

I really don't think so like. He can easily play as an inverted RW and there are obviously countless examples of successful ones. Even then, our wingers often switch and Harrison is very good with both feet. 

[LFEE]

25 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Richarlison £60m. 25. 2 years left on his contract. Regular Brazilian international. 32 PL G/A last 2 seasons. 

Raphinha £50m. 25. 2 years left on his contract. Emerging Brazilian international. Bidding war. 31 PL G/A last 2 seasons.

Maddison. £45m??????. 25. 2 years left on his contract. English. 33 PL G/A last 2 seasons.

 

Market value has to be around £50m-£60m

 

Less than £50m is a steal.

You’ve failed to answer my crucial second point. The examples you give both had had 2 or more clubs very keen on signing them.

 

If Maddison is worth £60m then someone will pay it but so far no one has shown any interest in him at any price except us.

 

Players are no different to houses and only worth what someone is prepared to pay for them.

[TRon]

1 minute ago, McCormick said:

Not sure about that. He’s ridiculously 2-footed and, arguably, his biggest strength is how well he can strike the ball. He’d get a lot of joy cutting in from that left-side.

 

Fair enough, I've not paid much attention to him before this season tbh. But I do generally like wide players who are on their natural foot if they've got wicked good delivery. Leighton Baines used to be good at that even as a full back.