McCormick Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Also, it's still quite hard to get my head around us signing this level of player. It’s not the ability of the player that’s impressed me about this (I don’t particularly think he’s quite as good as people think) but it’s his profile. This guy has been one of the hottest names in football for the last 2 years and we’ve landed him. Such a statement of intent from us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 It was inevitable that we were eventually going to have to shell out for a quality striker. There's a shortage at the moment so they come at a premium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Wow, I'm stunned by this. I'm so glad we do things with a few smoke and mirrors. Seems semi obvious the media are being led all over with various links, while things are progressing without their full knowhow. This cant be a deal that was set up overnight, congrats to Dan Ashworth, were about to bring in one of Europe's biggest talents. 😊👌🏼 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 He's had a release clause for what, £75-77m? Getting the deal done for £58-59m seems like rather good value. There is a HUGE upside to him as a player in that he's only getting better. I can see him becoming a superstar under EH tbh. Also nice AF to get another Swede in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Anon said: Romano says he landed last night, Downie says he's flying in today. Who is telling porkies? seen a blacked out people carrier outside the Hotel du Vin last night. that’s all I’m saying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Mad how quiet this was kept until the deal was into its final stages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 He's still in Spain according Ornstein. Worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Emotic Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 minute ago, clintdempsey said: He's had a release clause for what, £75-77m? Getting the deal done for £58-59m seems like rather good value. There is a HUGE upside to him as a player in that he's only getting better. I can see him becoming a superstar under EH tbh. Also nice AF to get another Swede in. Yeah his release clause is 90 million euros, and the general consensus is that Real is cashing out for less when it was clear that nobody was biting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Nobody said: Isak turned down a move to Real Madrid (just after Ødegaard had went there at a similar age) at the age of 17 to go to Dortmund because of their record of bringing young players on. Of course, it didn't work out well at Dortmund, but shows what kind of character he is. Seems a very intelligent guy. Worryingly middle class mind, maybe a better fit for Southampton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, r0cafella said: You believe we are paying way over the odds? Oh for sure; by at least 15m or so. Not that I’m complaining, like . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Would assume personal terms won’t be an issue since we have got this far with the deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) The prices are increasing every season, so how can anyone know if we are paying over the odds!? Especially for a talented/young forward player. Edited August 25, 2022 by Klaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Would assume personal terms won’t be an issue since we have got this far with the deal Spanish media reports that we've had personal terms agreed for a week or two already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Romano jumping the gun twice in 3 days, eh! (This post is solely designed to wind up KI 😜) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Seems a very intelligent guy. Worryingly middle class mind, maybe a better fit for Southampton. Not double barrelled enough (Walker-Peters, Ward-Prowse-Tory). No wonder Che Adams is on the way out - if he was Chetwyn Fred-Adams he’d be a guaranteed starter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, McCormick said: Oh for sure; by at least 15m or so. Not that I’m complaining, like . He’s one of the highest rated under 23 strikers in the world. All of his peers went for more, ultimately a player of his reputation and potential will cost Bruno was a true unicorn but we knew that as Lyon fans were screaming murder when they knew the fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Interesting if we've pursued both of them when we might only want one. Unless we plan to play JP wide right, I don't think we need him and Isak. Isak has played RW 3 times in his career according to transfermarkt. He played 34 games as the right-sided CF, in a two, last season. Which is kind of the same role but with 50% more responsibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Pinching myself at this signing. It's the first one where it truly feels like PIF mean business. Trips, Bruno and Botman all excellent signings but this one feels like that tier above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: He’s one of the highest rated under 23 strikers in the world. All of his peers went for more, ultimately a player of his reputation and potential will cost Bruno was a true unicorn but we knew that as Lyon fans were screaming murder when they knew the fee. If you ask most La Liga fans, they’ll tell you we’ve massively overpaid. If it was up to La Real fans, they would have been satisfied with a 40m fee for him. The extra 20m or so is for hype and the fact that he’s a big name. I’m all for it btw, shows we mean business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 here we goooo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Nine said: Mad how quiet this was kept until the deal was into its final stages Good news. It means that all those people who think we are running out of time, can dry their pants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Just now, Happinesstan said: Good news. It means that all those people who think we are running out of time, can dry their pants. Remember the bed wetting panic throughout August about our window not been good enough Trust our owners! Mehrdad doesn't get the company card until the last week of the window anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jack27 said: here we goooo Pearson waiting at the airport to touch him up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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