KaKa Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, STM said: I don't understand the point in us paying 70 odd million for a DM when I'm sure we could find our own starlet for half the price. The only clubs that continuously waste that sort of money are clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd who can't be arsed with putting the effort into intense scouting. Our current model is working fine. (I know is Isak was 60m but strikers always cost more). People just love their name brands man, it's unbelievable. We've built an incredible young spine at great value with Botman, Bruno and Isak that has already allowed us to make incredible progress in a year, and they want to move away from that and pay a premium for premier league players at the peak of their popularity that their clubs can command top money for. They actually want to be Chelsea instead. Makes absolutely no sense man. Especially when you consider how much we still need to build up the squad with a better number of quality players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 46 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: I don't want to deal with Brighton for transfers. They've developed their own Brighton premium on players because they don't need to sell. Their managers always get a lot of credit (and they should) for how Brighton perform but their recruitment is exemplary. I wonder who was in charge of planning their recruitment? It's their owner. Dan still knows his shit but it's not all him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 11 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Gallagher and Lavia. I wouldn’t be mad at that. Lavia definitely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Eddie could turn Lavia into a proper player, like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 1 hour ago, BoSelecta said: Liverpool missing out on Champions League and then losing their top priority signing to us would be fucking excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Mac Callister carries a hefty price tag and is undoubtedly a name after the world cup. However, he’s at a selling club, the right age, has PL experience and appears to be a great guy around the club. He ticks a lot of boxes in what we look for in players but agree the price is probably prohibitive even with CL football. We’ll undoubtedly end up paying 40 to 50 million though if we want somebody like Thuram, Kone or Lavia this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) Should we qualify for the CL what is the speculated big budget we would be working with this summer? Edited May 20, 2023 by r0cafella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 9 hours ago, rebelrouser said: Liverpool transfer target Alexis Mac Allister has decided that he wants to play in the Champions League next season, according to The Athletic, which could mean that a move to Anfield is less likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Rumours from Turkey that a £17 million deal for Fenerbache's Ferdi Kadioglu is on the cards. Been reading up on him and checking out some clips and he looks like he would be a great addition. Attack minded and technically gifted full back. Plays right back mostly, but can cover at left back and on either wing. Born in the Netherlands but represents Turkey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 24 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Should we qualify for the CL what is the speculated big budget we would be working with this summer? No idea but A LOT I reckon ? Jokes aside how much is 4-5 potential starters going to cost? I suppose that'll give a ball park figure. What’s that 200m odd maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, KaKa said: Rumours from Turkey that a £17 million deal for Fenerbache's Ferdi Kadioglu is on the cards. Been reading up on him and checking out some clips and he looks like he would be a great addition. Attack minded and technically gifted full back. Plays right back mostly, but can cover at left back and on either wing. Born in the Netherlands but represents Turkey. Winder if that’s why we’ve been linked with Guler. Media hearing were after someone from Fenwrbahce and assuming it must be Guler, when maybe it’s this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobloblaw Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Winder if that’s why we’ve been linked with Guler. Media hearing were after someone from Fenwrbahce and assuming it must be Guler, when maybe it’s this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Should we qualify for the CL what is the speculated big budget we would be working with this summer? It's the increase in the amount we could get from Sponsorship deals which is the key. Budget has never been an issue FFP has been. The more we generate the more we can spend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Turkish media should not be believed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, duo said: It's the increase in the amount we could get from Sponsorship deals which is the key. Budget has never been an issue FFP has been. The more we generate the more we can spend. Precisely, the question should have been worded better how much are forecast to spend if we qualify would have been better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 This guy gets a few things right, I’d be shocked and delighted if this was one: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: This guy gets a few things right, I’d be shocked and delighted if this was one: Thanks for sharing but we can say safely this isn’t happening. We have too many areas to strengthen to invest so much into one player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarie4 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 our midfield players are all strong, athletic, high energy and can press, with only Bruno being creative. what we need in there is a cm who is like Bruno (here I would recommend the lazio cm we been linked too) and Gallagher. So we will have Bruno (lazio cm) longstaff (Gallagher) Joe (willock) and Anderson. that's 7. in defence I would want a young rcb and a left back. maybe sell one of krafth and manquillo. keep the rest atleast for one more season. upfront get Maddison (no brainer really) and a young player who can play across the front 3. That's 6 players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 hour ago, r0cafella said: Should we qualify for the CL what is the speculated big budget we would be working with this summer? I would guess a similar budget to the last 2 seasons so between £100m and £150m net. The reassuring thing is if they do feel they can spend without breaching FFP then they will, while trying to maintain some sort of balance for future years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 hour ago, r0cafella said: Precisely, the question should have been worded better how much are forecast to spend if we qualify would have been better. No one will know. It' depend on what sponsorship deals we secure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Rafalove said: Winder if that’s why we’ve been linked with Guler. Media hearing were after someone from Fenwrbahce and assuming it must be Guler, when maybe it’s this lad. Probably keeping tabs on both as they both look very good players, and both fit our profile of players. Both together can be had for less than £25 million too, which is extraordinary really. Hope the rumours for both are true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 9 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Mac Callister carries a hefty price tag and is undoubtedly a name after the world cup. However, he’s at a selling club, the right age, has PL experience and appears to be a great guy around the club. He ticks a lot of boxes in what we look for in players but agree the price is probably prohibitive even with CL football. We’ll undoubtedly end up paying 40 to 50 million though if we want somebody like Thuram, Kone or Lavia this summer. Judging by his surname and ginger hair, we must be very near to his ancestral home. This needs pointing out to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 One that was linked with us quite a bit over previous transfer windows. Bayern Munich have backed out of a move for 25-year-old Ajax and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, who could instead move to Borussia Dortmund.(Sky Sport Germany) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: One that was linked with us quite a bit over previous transfer windows. Bayern Munich have backed out of a move for 25-year-old Ajax and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, who could instead move to Borussia Dortmund.(Sky Sport Germany) Yeah Dortmund can have him not been impressed in the slightest times I’ve watched him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 3 hours ago, KaKa said: Rumours from Turkey that a £17 million deal for Fenerbache's Ferdi Kadioglu is on the cards. Been reading up on him and checking out some clips and he looks like he would be a great addition. Attack minded and technically gifted full back. Plays right back mostly, but can cover at left back and on either wing. Born in the Netherlands but represents Turkey. Never trust the Turkish sports media, man. Every season they link us to some hyped Turkish player and it never happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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