nufc123 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 6 minutes ago, Tsunami said: We may need to rethink our transfer strategy after missing out on Europe. I’d been told, on pretty good authority (one person removed from the player himself), that Bruno has been told that if we qualify for Europe that we wouldn’t need to sell him (based on current strategy) and he doesn’t want to go. Quite how this now unfolds will be interesting, do we try and offload some other players we weren’t planning to release, do we revise our list of targets to save money? One thing that is now likely to happen is that Clubs will be looking to unsettle the likes of Bruno and Isak with the attraction of European football and it’s something we can’t offer to prospective targets. I think it’s a bigger blow than it may look. Several reports in the media are reporting that Bruno wont be sold after the release clause has expired and no one can afford Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 It’s not like we have a history of signing top players when not in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 16 minutes ago, NSG said: Yep. Offers of any sorts for the following and they should be off: Dubravka Lewis Targett Almiron Hayden Fraser Wilson Plus those out of contract can all go: Ritchie Dummett Karius Hendrick Sure I’ll have forgotten some. Dúbravka Sell Karius Release Ashby Loan Watts Release Targett Sell Dummett Release Bondswell Release Lewis Sell Hayden Sell Hendrick Release Ritchie Release Fraser Sell Kuol Loan Minteh Loan Almirón Sell Wilson Sell Pretty much exactly what my thoughts are, aye. You didn't forget anyone of note. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 17 minutes ago, Tsunami said: We may need to rethink our transfer strategy after missing out on Europe. I’d been told, on pretty good authority (one person removed from the player himself), that Bruno has been told that if we qualify for Europe that we wouldn’t need to sell him (based on current strategy) and he doesn’t want to go. Quite how this now unfolds will be interesting, do we try and offload some other players we weren’t planning to release, do we revise our list of targets to save money? One thing that is now likely to happen is that Clubs will be looking to unsettle the likes of Bruno and Isak with the attraction of European football and it’s something we can’t offer to prospective targets. I think it’s a bigger blow than it may look. I don't see Conference league money being the difference between Bruno leaving or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Might be a daft question, but do players want to be playing in the Conference League? Or want to be playing Thursday–Sunday a lot? They buzz about 'days off' at the best of times . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 No one signed yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I’d listen to offers for anyone other than: Isak Bruno Gordon Tino Hall Sven Tonali Obviously happy to see others stay, but wouldn’t be gutted to see them go either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 18 minutes ago, Tsunami said: We may need to rethink our transfer strategy after missing out on Europe. I’d been told, on pretty good authority (one person removed from the player himself), that Bruno has been told that if we qualify for Europe that we wouldn’t need to sell him (based on current strategy) and he doesn’t want to go. Quite how this now unfolds will be interesting, do we try and offload some other players we weren’t planning to release, do we revise our list of targets to save money? One thing that is now likely to happen is that Clubs will be looking to unsettle the likes of Bruno and Isak with the attraction of European football and it’s something we can’t offer to prospective targets. I think it’s a bigger blow than it may look. Will the Europa Conference make such a large difference? Not being flippant here, genuinely curious. I'm sure I read that trip to Oz was worth more than a run in that tournament unless we get right to the business end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 That will probably affect us in regards to a few next signings, but doubt it'll make any difference to those already here. Next season is now massive for progression though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 2 minutes ago, madras said: I don't see Conference league money being the difference between Bruno leaving or not. Selling a player around 20m will help a lot. Its like selling Bruno is the only way out . its 100m and will transform our transfer ability. Its boring and over dramatic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: I’d listen to offers for anyone other than: Isak Bruno Gordon Tino Hall Sven Tonali Obviously happy to see others stay, but wouldn’t be gutted to see them go either. Not Joelinton for me. He's more valuable to us than he might be to others fighting for the top 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I’m looking at this from a FFP position. Missing out on Europe cuts a revenue stream to grow club income. Every last pound the actual club can generate is a pretty big deal at this stage in our development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 It'd be interesting to know how the Europa Conference is thought of within the game. Obviously its great for fans, but with it effectively being the third rung of European football it'd be interesting to know how much prestige players attach to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 5 minutes ago, madras said: I don't see Conference league money being the difference between Bruno leaving or not. I’m just relaying what the player has said; it’s a more likely thing than it was 3 hours ago. I can’t think anyone actually wants it to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It'd be interesting to know how the Europa Conference is thought of within the game. Obviously its great for fans, but with it effectively being the third rung of European football it'd be interesting to know how much prestige players attach to it. Ah just saw @Rich's post above. It's ab interesting point though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 58 minutes ago, Fezzle said: About £20m all in for winning when you chuck in match income plus the rumoured sponsorship add ons. ffs, hadnt even thought of it that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 We'd have to actually win it though. I wonder if bot having to conform to UEFA rules will have any impact. I doubt it mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Just now, The Prophet said: We'd have to actually win it though. I wonder if bot having to conform to UEFA rules will have any impact. I doubt it mind. On the face of it, can’t we spend more now we aren’t in Europe ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Someone tell Adidas to put the stripes back on the back of the jersey now that we don't have to worry about that rule in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 3 hours ago, Upthemags said: Harvey Barnes has been a very cut and dried miss at 40 million... Stands to make up for his lack of fitness and performance in seasons to come but as of right now, a very poor piece of business with Diaby and Maddison going for around the same price tag Both of the two you've mentioned haven't exactly done much better mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Will the Europa Conference make such a large difference? Not being flippant here, genuinely curious. I'm sure I read that trip to Oz was worth more than a run in that tournament unless we get right to the business end. Maybe the actual competition, but if you include match day revenue if we went all the way, then you're looking at 7 home games, then it would be a lot more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Europe is Europe in my book. A few quid extra another option of winning a trophy. The fans would love it and it will help with coefficientsy in upcoming draws. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: It'd be interesting to know how the Europa Conference is thought of within the game. Obviously it’s jegreat for fans, but with it effectively being the third rung of European football it'd be interesting to know how much prestige players attach to it. The problem with the EC is the lack of so called big league depth: you put 2 teams from England, Italy, France, Germany, Spain and it looks a lot better The CL league literally feeds 10 clubs per season and it’s virtually the same 10 Man Utd getting an extra 25-30m than us in the CL - it’s a joke - filter that money down to the other competitions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) Sad state of affairs when people are more disappointed about missing out on Europe for financial, rather than sporting reasons. Edited May 25 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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