ToonAbroad Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Hope is wanking himself into a fucking frenzy over this, isn't he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 (edited) Ben Jacobs (I know) has said any deal for Isak to Liverpool is not close at all and they need to make sales. Even if Diaz goes they may prioritise a LW. This is my concern and we absolutely must have a cut off here and not do any business into August on this. It’s the next week or go away until next summer imo. If that’s the case he’s back in training soon. Even then this is going to a difficult deal for them to do imo. No guarantees he leaves Edited July 25, 2025 by Andy84 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheToon Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 1 minute ago, Jewel said: If Al-Hilal come in with a mega bid, he needs to go straightaway. Push him out the door if we have to, even if he has no desire to go to Saudi. None of this "wants to explore move away" bollocks. We simply do not have the time to let him explore his options at his own pace. He's already messed us about with the timing of this. Pretty sure Al-Hilal purchase profit would be written off for the purposes of UEFA calculations? Not much use to us if we want to continue to compete in Europe. No doubt we’d be made an example of and get even harsher punishments than given to Chelsea/Villa… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 18 minutes ago, Elma said: I'm no expert on FFP and football finances, but maybe those who are could sense check my back of fag packet figures below? If we could get £150m for Isak, (assuming we can continue to raise revenues in the next three years to cover years four and five of any new contracts), then if he has to go at least the money would cover our entire window including salaries for the next three years cycle (with £12m spare). That's without any further sales. There's a sell on clause apparently which would take some of the profits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 We can’t let him go until we have a couple of forwards signed surely ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gh0StFaC3 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 3 minutes ago, UpTheToon said: Pretty sure Al-Hilal purchase profit would be written off for the purposes of UEFA calculations? Not much use to us if we want to continue to compete in Europe. No doubt we’d be made an example of and get even harsher punishments than given to Chelsea/Villa… Maybe we could sell the women's team or a hotel to ourselves... That's all above board apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 4 minutes ago, UpTheToon said: Pretty sure Al-Hilal purchase profit would be written off for the purposes of UEFA calculations? Not much use to us if we want to continue to compete in Europe. No doubt we’d be made an example of and get even harsher punishments than given to Chelsea/Villa… how about Al-whatever other than Al-Hilai? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 Just now, SUPERTOON said: We can’t let him go until we have a couple of forwards signed surely ? This is it: we can wait for them to get their house in order with Darwin Nunez and Diaz. It’s £130 million up front plus add ons this week or nothing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 6 minutes ago, JT24 said: On why a sale to Saudi makes little sense. From the below, just ANOTHER article exploring the options for Isak to move to. Second in a number of days. Makes you think. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6513565/2025/07/25/alexander-isak-transfer-cost-finances/ (https://archive.ph/vJHs6) It still makes sense just gives us less than wed want and it's only uefa rules and as we've seen they shouldn't be taken seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 1 minute ago, duo said: There's a sell on clause apparently which would take some of the profits 10-15% of any capital gain (per a Spanish/Basque reports) so not a huge chunk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: We can’t let him go until we have a couple of forwards signed surely ? If we don't get anybody in I fear Howe could go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 Just now, Drewboy74 said: If we don't get anybody in I fear Howe could go. If we don’t get anyone else in this window? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 1 minute ago, Drewboy74 said: If we don't get anybody in I fear Howe could go. I know this window hasn't been ideal, but by all accounts we are on the verge of bringing in at least Wissa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 2 minutes ago, Andy84 said: This is it: we can wait for them to get their house in order with Darwin Nunez and Diaz. It’s £130 million up front plus add ons this week or nothing I still think that’s undervalued, £150 up front plus addons minimum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 8 minutes ago, ToonAbroad said: Hope is wanking himself into a fucking frenzy over this, isn't he. I know he's a journalist for clicks, but he could come across a little less enthusiastic and happy as a fan. He's going at this with the same energy he had when he was going all-in on McClaren & Bruce, but at least that was for the good of the club and for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 22 minutes ago, gallowghoul said: Eddie howe will prioritise speed over extracting value. The Levy example of extracting the last cent is precisely what we cant do. If he goes it needs to be early next week and we need players signed and ready to join the team the day the return. time is far more valueable than cash right now We could very well do it if we had an infrastructure that enabled us to bring in what we need. We've got the money allegedly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 (edited) UEFA sanctions are fines and maybe not able ro register full team for UEFA comps. They are nothing to worry about. edit. Can someone post Hope's article? Edited July 25, 2025 by KingArthur Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 Who is it who apparently ‘broke their silence’? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonAbroad Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: I know he's a journalist for clicks, but he could come across a little less enthusiastic and happy as a fan. He's going at this with the same energy he had when he was going all-in on McClaren & Bruce, but at least that was for the good of the club and for us. Exactly this. For all his faults, at least Edwards has been striking the right tone over this imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 It's good that is being left up to the players to speak publicly about Isak's situation. Do your job, Lee Marshall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 Just now, Elliottman said: Who is it who apparently ‘broke their silence’? Bruno and Burn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 2 minutes ago, KingArthur said: UEFA sanctions are fines and maybe not able ro register full team for UEFA comps. They are nothing to worry about. edit. Can someone post Hope's article? https://archive.ph/HiiJQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 (edited) Seeing as the Isak and Liverpool sides seem keen to make this public then we should do the same. Set our asking price. That's the number until 1st August, then the asking price goes up £5m per day until the window closes. Like the infamous Arsenal representative on speaker phone, Cabaye listening in - say to Isak, if they really want you, they'll make it happen. Edited July 25, 2025 by Keegans Export Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallowghoul Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 3 minutes ago, KingArthur said: UEFA sanctions are fines and maybe not able ro register full team for UEFA comps. They are nothing to worry about. edit. Can someone post Hope's article? https://archive.ph/HiiJQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 25, 2025 Share Posted July 25, 2025 12 hours ago, Chicken Dancer said: Fuck him. He’s essentially went on strike to force a move. He could have left a hero - his goal won us the cup - but nah, he had to be a cunt about it. He could have privately told the club at the start of summer but he’s timed it terribly and I have no sympathy if we make him rot all year in the U21s. We won’t of course, but I wish we had the bollocks / Financial position to do that. Look at Guehi last summer. Reportedly told people he was expecting to move to NUFC but it didn’t happen nor did he force it. Loads of us wanted him too but probably all respected he was a professional contracted to Palace - IE the right way to do it. Fuck him twice over. Tell him it’s abroad or nowt, and £150m + before we even get to the table. Oh and donate his wages to charity, fucking wanker. However, if we could sign a few top level players who are yet to reach his level with the fee, it definitely could be a case of one step back to take two forwards. Sadly, I think the person we perceived to be the answer has just signed for Liverpool. Total mess all around and I’m not having it’s just Mitchell to blame as well. Time for PIF to run the show and take a front seat. Feeling you brother. Betrayal and rejection ; strong words but that is what it feels like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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