£40m Bid Made For Sigurdsson

[a bell maul]

I think the Captain Fantastic album rates up there with one of my favourites of his. Madman Across the Water was excellent as well

 

[FTY]

Needed this resolving a fortnight ago one way or the either

This ain't good for us, ain't good for Swansea and ain't good for the player

 

[Lanolin]

Is it clear though?

The only reason our 'net spend' is so low so far is because we've sold Lukaku for a £90m (then world record) fee...

We have spent a massive amount of money still. I think Koeman was simply pointing out that our dealings in terms of outgoings will enable us to do more.

Next season, we shouldn't be looking to sell 'any' major player. Or at least, no major players will be looking to leave (hopefully).

Not sure if you've just highlighted the wrong bit or not understood what I was saying.

I think it's clear that he's not a sugar daddy yes, otherwise I don't think we'd have sold Stones or Lukaku, and we'd have brought in at least one massive signing (the type that we would never have dreamt possible before) which we haven't really done. We would also be unlikely to be haggling over transfer fees and be 3/4 light in the squad when our competitive games are already well under way.

It isn't clear what his plan for us is, I was simply postulating on that score.

 

[nsno-chris]

Not sure if you've just highlighted the wrong bit or not understood what I was saying.

I think it's clear that he's not a sugar daddy yes, otherwise I don't think we'd have sold Stones or Lukaku, and we'd have brought in at least one massive signing (the type that we would never have dreamt possible before) which we haven't really done. We would also be unlikely to be haggling over transfer fees and be 3/4 light in the squad when our competitive games are already well under way.

It isn't clear what his plan for us is, I was simply postulating on that score.

Out of interest, how do you keep players who tell you they want out and won't sign a contract extension

 

[Tigger]

Out of interest, how do you keep players who tell you they want out and won't sign a contract extension

The net spend whoppers would be happier to run their contacts down and leave for nowt to show how minted we are.

 

[Lanolin]

Out of interest, how do you keep players who tell you they want out and won't sign a contract extension

By being a sugar daddy, hence me writing in that context.

If Moshiri had sat them both down and said 'here's £150-200k a week or whatever ridiculous amounts we're up to now, here are your new top drawer teammates, I'm being deadly serious we'll be winning trophies and playing in the CL latter stages in 2 years' of course they'd have stayed. I'm not saying he could or should have done that, simply that if he was that type of owner with those type of ambitions it's what would have happened. To be clear here, there's nothing wrong with running things the way he has, I'm just answering your question.

 

[nevsonlymate]

Needed this resolving a fortnight ago one way or the either

This ain't good for us, ain't good for Swansea and ain't good for the player

Wonder if he is being kept in the loop and understands our stance that we are not prepared to pay the £50 million by the looks of it, or he's now thinking they don't want me that much or it would have been sorted by now.

 

[Professor Toffee]

Needed this resolving a fortnight ago one way or the either

This ain't good for us, ain't good for Swansea and ain't good for the player

It ain't even good for SSN, makes them look like they know nothing

 

[mahermi1]

By being a sugar daddy, hence me writing in that context.

If Moshiri had sat them both down and said 'here's £150-200k a week or whatever ridiculous amounts we're up to now, here are your new top drawer teammates, I'm being deadly serious we'll be winning trophies and playing in the CL latter stages in 2 years' of course they'd have stayed. I'm not saying he could or should have done that, simply that if he was that type of owner with those type of ambitions it's what would have happened. To be clear here, there's nothing wrong with running things the way he has, I'm just answering your question.

Think you would be better off supporting Man City or Chelsea, if that's the case mate.

 

[nsno-chris]

By being a sugar daddy, hence me writing in that context.

If Moshiri had sat them both down and said 'here's £150-200k a week or whatever ridiculous amounts we're up to now, here are your new top drawer teammates, I'm being deadly serious we'll be winning trophies and playing in the CL latter stages in 2 years' of course they'd have stayed. I'm not saying he could or should have done that, simply that if he was that type of owner with those type of ambitions it's what would have happened. To be clear here, there's nothing wrong with running things the way he has, I'm just answering your question.

I disagree, Lukaku wanted out from day one. Everton was a stepping stone for him, even if we had spunked £200m he would have wanted out.

Even Barkley now, a massive contract offer on the table and he wants out. It happens, its football. Neymay being the prime example, players move no matter what club they're at.

 

[Lanolin]

Think you would be better off supporting Man City or Chelsea, if that's the case mate.

Sorry to be rude like, but have you ever considered learning to read?

 

[Lanolin]

I disagree, Lukaku wanted out from day one. Everton was a stepping stone for him, even if we had spunked £200m he would have wanted out.

Even Barkley now, a massive contract offer on the table and he wants out. It happens, its football. Neymay being the prime example, players move no matter what club they're at.

The Neymar example doesn't really work in the context you're using it as it's actually the exact opposite of what you're trying to suggest. Neymar is living proof that if you offer someone enough money they'll sign a contract, even when the club is clearly not as successful/famous. That's what a sugar daddy does for you, and you've just proved my point for me. Cheers.

 

[Milkman]

Nothing being done on this until Barkley finds a new club.

 

[Maccablue]

Needed this resolving a fortnight ago one way or the either

This ain't good for us, ain't good for Swansea and ain't good for the player

Go for Van Dyke, hes asked for a move and Southampton dont want to sell to Liverpool

 

[Milkman]

Nothing being done on this until Barkley finds a new club.

Don't anybody dare index me for this.