Nigel Posted December 7, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, nick76 said: But so we could’ve got Haaland in the summer or get Bellingham next summer but the odds on all these are so remote it’s not worth talking about. One is a mathematical probability, the other is reality. Exactly...we will always be interested in this level of player, unfortunately they seem less so in us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 We are a very attractive club, it’s just up to Joao now. A rumour to have fun with as least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 He'll do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSvillain Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, Nigel said: I didn't say we couldn't get him, rather it will be up to him not us You literally said “no we can’t unfortunately” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted December 7, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 minute ago, MSvillain said: You literally said “no we can’t unfortunately” Look at the statement this was the answer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 La Liga ain’t what it used to be. Atletico are massively in debt, we aren’t. Just ask Diego why he left Sevilla for here. He’s a Mendes client like Don Unai. We are filthy rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Joao Felix has a Man United 80 million transfer written all over it then not realising where to play him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 This is all well and good but the main question is does he have gravy with his salted cod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, The_Steve said: La Liga ain’t what it used to be. Atletico are massively in debt, we aren’t. Just ask Diego why he left Sevilla for here. He’s a Mendes client like Don Unai. We are filthy rich. Not filthy rich in that category, though. For a 29 year old defender looking for a big deal? Sure. But a young, rising star? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 He's a player I thought Newcastle might go for if they do finish top 4. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I’m not saying it will happen. But there’s been good reasons stated as to why it could happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, The_Steve said: I’m not saying it will happen. But there’s been good reasons stated as to why it could happen. Has there? He's on about £100,000 more than our highest earner, I've not seen anyone suggest how we would overcome that issue. The ONLY way this happens if it's some sort of dodgy transfer deal involving Mendes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Just now, duke313 said: Has there? He's on about £100,000 more than our highest earner, I've not seen anyone suggest how we would overcome that issue. The ONLY way this happens if it's some sort of dodgy transfer deal involving Mendes. We pay top wages. We pretty much matched City for Grealish’s wages and the club is in a healthy state financially. There’s a strong working relationship with his representatives. If we are looking at such names then we are probably going to shift some names too. The transfer fee is going to be much lower than what Atletico paid given their financial problems. Like, if Wolves can get Neves in the Championship, stranger things have happened. Why are alleged shows of ambition immediately shot down? (This isn’t aimed at you, just more general musings). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, The_Steve said: We are filthy rich. In comparison to other PL teams? If everything is true about atletico being broke and him being up for sale that's one thing but coming from a league winning CL chasing la liga team to a mid table PL team is another, we wouldn't be alone in trying to sign him and you can give whatever sales pitch you want about owner ambition we all know that we don't compete when factors like London and CL football are offered That said can you imagine if we had the players who were the 3rd and 4th most expensive transfers of all time on our books? Madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: In comparison to other PL teams? If everything is true about atletico being broke and him being up for sale that's one thing but coming from a league winning CL chasing la liga team to a mid table PL team is another, we wouldn't be alone in trying to sign him and you can give whatever sales pitch you want about owner ambition we all know that we don't compete when factors like London and CL football are offered That said can you imagine if we had the players who were the 3rd and 4th most expensive transfers of all time on our books? Madness Those are fair points. I don’t think it will happen. But for the factors mentioned, I think there’s a realistic possibility - it really just comes down to the whims of Mendes (which I’m not totally comfortable with). A big ambitious transfer has been something I’m sure NSWE have considered for a long time. And they are prepared to dip their pockets. This is a broader point but I don’t see us getting Unai unless he’s been promised some big signings also. Especially to leave Villarreal before his contract ran down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, The_Steve said: We pay top wages. We pretty much matched City for Grealish’s wages and the club is in a healthy state financially. There’s a strong working relationship with his representatives. If we are looking at such names then we are probably going to shift some names too. The transfer fee is going to be much lower than what Atletico paid given their financial problems. Like, if Wolves can get Neves in the Championship, stranger things have happened. Why are alleged shows of ambition immediately shot down? (This isn’t aimed at you, just more general musings). But since Grealish left, we signed Coutinho, Digne, Carlos and Kamara all on top wages, along with high earners Bailey and Ings and new contract for Martinez. I don't think we currently have the wage budget to offer Joao Felix about £250,000 a week, we just aren't at that level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted December 7, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2022 It's a smokescreen to get Jack back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, The_Steve said: We pay top wages. We pretty much matched City for Grealish’s wages and the club is in a healthy state financially. There’s a strong working relationship with his representatives. If we are looking at such names then we are probably going to shift some names too. The transfer fee is going to be much lower than what Atletico paid given their financial problems. Like, if Wolves can get Neves in the Championship, stranger things have happened. Why are alleged shows of ambition immediately shot down? (This isn’t aimed at you, just more general musings). Do we? I'd be very surprised if we had anyone over £200k/wk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, S-Platt said: It's a smokescreen to get Jack back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 If we somehow pull this off, it will down to the Mendes-Sawiris link. Are we the new Wolves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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