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And if budget is £20m how much have we spent to date ££7-10m including Benie-T? What are we spending the £10m on, does that have to fund loan fees and loan wages?If it's true that we can't afford £4m (allegedly the fee Union were/are paying) that's rather bizarre. That's a bargain for an international centre half with his experience.
Maybe we can afford 4m but not on this position. From the fees we've paid so far, it seems like we're holding some back (potentially for Doyle or the like), and so this position we need a loan to buy, once Fener have said they will only accept a fee, we've moved on to other options which are being worked on now. That's how I see it, not sure if there's any truth in that but it seems plausible.If it's true that we can't afford £4m (allegedly the fee Union were/are paying) that's rather bizarre. That's a bargain for an international centre half with his experience.
Could be loan fees. Could easily be 10 million two take to really good Premier League youngsters for the season.And if budget is £20m how much have we spent to date ££7-10m including Benie-T? What are we spending the £10m on, does that have to fund loan fees and loan wages?
Except we have RND, who is injured, maybe we're not willing to spend on a position we hopefully have a player returning to. To spend £4m on a position we already have a first choice player in our squad but can't currently use, would take up funds from elsewhere.It is bizarre if we don't want to spend 4m on a decent LCB signing. We paid similar on a RCB (Anel) in the league below..
We've needed a decent JOC replacement for 3 seasons
Agree, there is such a premium on the left footed centre back position. If we are going to invest in this position for the next couple of seasons, now when we are Prem, would seem the best time to tie down a permanent. So if we are going to spend a good fee on one position. I don't know if the loan-to-buy is because we don't have the cash for a perm fee, or the player is less likely to sign as a perm at this stage - if he sees the prospect of relegation/salary cut. I have only seen Szalai a couple of times, so don't know if he would be a great signing, but he would seem to fit the bill on paper, as someone who is ready to go into the the starting sign up like Anel, whilst with Larouci you can see there is more of a developing player, we could benefit from seeing how he progresses whilst on loan.This position as well as midfield is a priority, if we've got to spend a chunk of the 20m on this guy I'd be happy with it
38 clean sheets good enough for me
We are absolutely desperate for a PL quality LCB. Robinson isn't, RND might be but plenty of 'what if?' factors at play.Maybe we can afford 4m but not on this position. From the fees we've paid so far, it seems like we're holding some back (potentially for Doyle or the like), and so this position we need a loan to buy, once Fener have said they will only accept a fee, we've moved on to other options which are being worked on now. That's how I see it, not sure if there's any truth in that but it seems plausible.
I'll take the 'what if's' as something the management team are much better placed to consider than usWe are absolutely desperate for a PL quality LCB. Robinson isn't, RND might be but plenty of 'what if?' factors at play.
It's nothing to do with management, it's to do with the fact his hamstring literally detached from his leg. That usually always results in breakdowns and complications after starting playing again.I'll take the 'what if's' as something the management team are much better placed to consider than us
Wasn't the loan fees/Wages a separate pot to the transfer budget? Seem to remember someone saying that was the case but I could be wrongCould be loan fees. Could easily be 10 million two take to really good Premier League youngsters for the season.
No idea to be honest. It would make sense if the wages for loanees were part of the wage budget for the whole squad but I’d expect loan fees to come from the same pot as transfer fees.Wasn't the loan fees/Wages a separate pot to the transfer budget? Seem to remember someone saying that was the case but I could be wrong
RND has played more games at LWB and that's his natural position. This position has been needed for years hence the loan signings of Davies and Clark.Except we have RND, who is injured, maybe we're not willing to spend on a position we hopefully have a player returning to. To spend £4m on a position we already have a first choice player in our squad but can't currently use, would take up funds from elsewhere.
RND has played more games at LWB and that's his natural position. This position has been needed for years hence the loan signings of Davies and Clark.
Just imaging having another Anel on the other sideI'd like to think that if a "no-brainer" player becomes available, then would would revisit the finances and reconsider, as long as it's not financial suicide of course.
I know some think differently, but Bettis et all are not stupid i.e. it could be an excellent investment if we did get relegated.
According to Dazza we've moved on to other targets now because Fenerbache are only interested in permanent transfer, no loan with a view to permanent.
They'll change their tune when the Kocs takeover at SUFC goes through shortly though. #AnnounceKocsAccording to Dazza we've moved on to other targets now because Fenerbache are only interested in permanent transfer, no loan with a view to permanent.
I agree. It seems like it's a position we're actively trying to get someone in as a priority.They'll change that stance at the end of August if nobody else is willing to stump up the cash.
Would think it unlikely that we'll wait til then though.
They'll change their tune when the Kocs takeover at SUFC goes through shortly though. #AnnounceKocs
According to Dazza we've moved on to other targets now because Fenerbache are only interested in permanent transfer, no loan with a view to permanent.
Not sure how much Frieburg or Hoffenheim would be able to offer, but maybe worth having a go at around 8-10 mil with add ons.
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