oldtype Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 I think the pretty obvious problem is that all the clubs who would want our players are operating under the same constraints we are. We need to sell before we buy, but so does everyone else. And there are no buyers. The Saudi League is the way around that, but as others have discussed in this thread, there are still human beings involved, and if it doesn't work it doesn't work. And frankly I don't mind us steering clear of selling players there anyway given the obvious conflict of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 13 minutes ago, STM said: Yes but football doesn't work in such simple terms. Eddie wants a group that's bonded together and would probably have preferred sorting something longer term, like a loan with option. Man City wanted quite alot just for the loan. I like him as a player but I'm pleased we had our heads switched on. I'm generally on board with that. I just think we're in a unique situation and would really benefit from a fresh face and energy. Full trust in Eddie and the club, but not taking the opportunity to bring in a CM without the need to sell anyone goes down as a mistake for me (assuming we don't find another one in the next 24 hours). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 6 minutes ago, oldtype said: I think the pretty obvious problem is that all the clubs who would want our players are operating under the same constraints we are. We need to sell before we buy, but so does everyone else. And there are no buyers. The Saudi League is the way around that, but as others have discussed in this thread, there are still human beings involved, and if it doesn't work it doesn't work. And frankly I don't mind us steering clear of selling players there anyway given the obvious conflict of interest. That's fine, I just hope it doesn't go tits up second half of the season and we don't make Europe for the lack of options in midfield. If it's a cold hard business decision and we think it makes more sense to write the season off and go again next season fair enough. But we will get less money for the same players, so will maybe not be able to afford the better calibre players regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Isak oot, cheque book oot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Just for Benzema to get on the plane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 54 minutes ago, TRon said: That's fine, I just hope it doesn't go tits up second half of the season and we don't make Europe for the lack of options in midfield. If it's a cold hard business decision and we think it makes more sense to write the season off and go again next season fair enough. But we will get less money for the same players, so will maybe not be able to afford the better calibre players regardless. If I understand this amortization stuff correctly, the longer we hold a player, the smaller their book value becomes, which increases our FFP boost when we sell them. So we can afford to let a player go for slightly less in the summer and still get the same benefit since it's all monopoly money for us anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 9 minutes ago, Krabbe2 said: Just for Benzema to get on the plane. 2hrs to get a deal done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 It feels so wrong, yet it feels so right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Going to Frankfurt supposedly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 PSG owe us after that farcical penalty. Get him sent over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 2 minutes ago, oldtype said: If I understand this amortization stuff correctly, the longer we hold a player, the smaller their book value becomes, which increases our FFP boost when we sell them. So we can afford to let a player go for slightly less in the summer and still get the same benefit since it's all monopoly money for us anyway. Well that doesn't really help us for the rest of the season in the positions we are short, but at least it justifies not letting anyone go who can still play a part this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 (edited) If we didnt find the money for a midfielder with our current options available, i dont see us having money for a striker sadly. If we do i seriously gotta question why we havent brought in a CM. Edited January 30, 2024 by Displayname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 What happened to the other guy playing in Germany with the low buy out clause? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 go get Zirkzee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Dummett ever played up front? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 One in one out is the club policy. One player gets injured and the previously injured player replaces him. Ad infinitum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 What’s Bas Dost up to these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 We need a dodgy Saudi loan. Go on, get Benzema Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Wilson and Barnes supposedly due back the weekend, we won’t go into the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Hopefully the war chest is still accessible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 A loan is a must, even if it’s just a Wood type as Gordon is wasted up front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Wilson and Barnes supposedly due back the weekend, we won’t go into the market. It's all set up for Callum to repeat his second half of the season heroics from the last time round. He'll probably love that sort of challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 30, 2024 Share Posted January 30, 2024 Also if Shelvey is available why not do a 6 month deal for cover? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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