No, 35.
36 next month. :wacko:
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No, 35.
36 next month. :wacko:
You can see why Lumplard didn't want to give Willian a 3 year deal with him being 32 to all....
Just listening to Arteta’s latest prezzer, and it sounded a lot like he was trying to convince Ainsley of his trust in him and his value to the side - possible sign that the player might be driving that (potential) move and not the club?
It’s also starting to look like Emi could be off (with Brentford’s keeper lined up as Leno’s backup). Again, sounds like it’s the player driving the move.
I’d be sorry to see him go, but I also totally get it - if he gambles on challenging Leno for the no.1 jersey, and he doesn’t come out on top, then he’s destined for a career of 2nd choice obscurity, and may never get another run like this that will draw as much interest. Could be his best chance to secure guaranteed football at a good club, and secure the no.1 status (and wage) that he’s clearly good enough command. He’s come from a poor background, so you can understand him wanting to make the most of his big chance, if this is it.
I just hope we either hold out for at least £20m, or insist on all sorts of buy-back and sell-on clauses, if it’s a lower fee.
i'd say he's worth more than £20m though i don't really know the going rate for a GK
i'd rather let Leno go personally, Emi's a better all-round goalie IMO
If he plays like that across a whole season then, yeah, he’s worth way more than 20. As it is though, I think 20 is about as much as we can hope for, given the current financial crisis, and that fact that his value is based on about 10 games. Guess a lot will depend on the resources of the buying club.
I dunno... I think I prefer Emi over Leno, but it’s really marginal. I like that he catches, but beyond that I think they’re pretty even, and a lot of my preference is probably just sentimentality: I like Emi’s story, and I want to see him do well.
I have to say, though, I think Leno is a top-class keeper too, and I’d be just as delighted with him as our #1. Emi was amazing when he came in, but let’s not forget that Leno was probably one half of the reason that we weren’t already relegated by Christmas, and we shouldn’t forget just how good he is in his own right.
If we sell AMN for less than £40m: :doh:.
Daft twit should stay and be a part of this. He's still young enough to get a good move if things don't work out fully for him this season.
The transfer fees aren't really based on talent any more. It's all about merchandising and marketability. That's why 631mill for Messi is not necessarily as insane as it seems, from a greedy, corporate vampire perspective. Can they shift 631 mill worth of Messi BS during a 3 year contract? Maybe. What can AMN sell? Not much at this stage. Then again, that doesn't explain the mystery of Harry McGuire. Maybe that's an unsolvable one.
Sack this move business off, Ainsley, and have a bit of faith in yourself - you keep playing this well and we’ll make a space in the side for you
That’s because they let Ole sign cheques with a stamp.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn