HaydnNUFC Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I was toying with the idea of selling Wilson in the summer but I wouldn't now. We'll be competing on 4 fronts next season and you need a squad for that. You don't build one by selling your better players. Selling Wilson would leave us only with Isak as a striker. We already need an attacking player that probably could play through the middle in an emergency as is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) Wilson can go on for another few years yet if he works hard and stays professional. He's been back to his best physically recently and looked as quick as he's ever done on Thursday imo. Really pleased he's managed to play 34 games this season too - only really missed a month at the beginning of the season and then a week or so for covid before the WC. edit: honestly if we get some really quality additions in the summer he's the type of player who could hit a 30+ goal season if he stays fit and in the team. Edited May 20, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I don’t think there is any doubt about Wilson’s ability, we just need to manoeuvre in the transfer market to free us up for FFP. A player sold every season would make a big difference in the short term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Absolutely do not sell Wilson ffs it’s not even a conversation unless he actively wanted to leave which he won’t when he’s just given an interview about how desperate he is to play the champions league. Jesus. We need a squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I know selling players would help us with ffp right now, but it would also come back to bite us in the ass in the years ahead when the incoming players are still depreciating in ffp value. Really dont want to risk team morale so I think we should only sell our regulars this season if they either want to go, we get a very good offer or we have a really good signing lined up that requires some funds to get by ffp. I also only want 2 big players coming so we dont mess with our team morale too much, another 3-4 young talents to boost the squad for Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: I don’t think there is any doubt about Wilson’s ability, we just need to manoeuvre in the transfer market to free us up for FFP. A player sold every season would make a big difference in the short term. But how much do we get for Wilson and how much do it cost finding a 15+ goal scorer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Imagine how much a fitting Wilson replacement would cost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Imagine how much a fitting Wilson replacement would cost Would only get rid if we somehow can replace him with Kane, but I guess he is destined for Manu unless he goes the Shearer route. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 50mil atleast I reckon. Not to mention five assists and his overall game which is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Selling Wilson would be lunacy. He's easily got a few years left in him. I genuinely don't wish to see any of the main squad sold in the summer, they deserve a go at Europe for their unbelievable efforts. We need to be adding to the squad first and foremost. I get FFP is a concern, and to that end, wouldn't be surprised to see a few players go (Targett and ASM), but in the main, I think we'll keep most people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Signing someone like kane signals were forcing Isak out wide and I'm not happy about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Dokko said: Signing someone like kane signals were forcing Isak out wide and I'm not happy about that. Kane is Kane though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I get the need to sell to help FFP, but we likely aren't ever going to have a bunch of players as special as this team, the morale in the squad, the turn around from being Bruced to how they are now, and the change that they've been a part of. I'd rather see us reward those that have been a part of the journey then move them on at the first chance, and while that won't be possible for everyone, cashing in on Wilson feels different to letting the likes of Fraser go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Why would we sell Wilson man? He's a hares breath away from scoring 20 premier league goals, his value due to his age won't be astronomical and to sign a young forward with same output will be astronomical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 No way are we selling Wilson. We do need another striker though because it's all well and good having both Isak and Wilson on at the same time but there's no option to change it at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) I think the issue we have is that we don’t have many expendable players that have a low book price that would be worth much money, which is why Wilson, ASM and Almiron get mentioned. If we could get £25 million for Wilson which potentially we could, it would leave us with £20 million profit we can book. That offsets a £100 million spend this summer over 5 year contracts, although we will need to find the next instalment next year and those that follow. The flip side of not having many players with book value that are expendable is that we have a huge amount of potential to grow the club’s finances commercially, so to plug that gap until we get there is that manoeuvring. It reminds me of Howe’s comments around the cup final that some of those players won’t be here next season or words similar to that, it is all about getting the club from A to B. Edited May 20, 2023 by Matt1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) Fucking hell, it's easy to see how rumours start. If I didn't know how this conversation started I'd think he'd been linked away. Edited May 20, 2023 by 80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Wouldn’t mind us going for Hickey, comfortable either side as well which would be a bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Tierney on the bench with Xhaka at lb, wonder if the deal is done already and they don’t wanna risk an injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Tierney on the bench with Xhaka at lb, wonder if the deal is done already and they don’t wanna risk an injury They’re still playing for the league title. Of course he would play if Arteta wanted him to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 minute ago, BeloEmre said: They’re still playing for the league title. Of course he would play if Arteta wanted him to play. Are they fuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 minute ago, BeloEmre said: They’re still playing for the league title. Of course he would play if Arteta wanted him to play. They’re not really though are they. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Tierney on the bench with Xhaka at lb, wonder if the deal is done already and they don’t wanna risk an injury Someone on here said today that the deal was already done. It does seem like it might be tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 4 hours ago, splinter said: Would let wilson go st 31 and injury record Complete turnaround but happy for him to stay. By this time next Sunday he could have 20 goals this season, phenomenal given his post WC slump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 6 hours ago, McCormick said: Yeah, not cheap . Similar player to Maddison who we can get for 20m cheaper (albeit he’s a lot younger). I think this kid will be a level above Maddison in a year or two, mind you I’d have Maddison in a heartbeat too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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