Why did he sign Chermiti who is clearly not quite ready yet, in a summer where we had no budget?
Because we signed him paying very little up front and probably in many installments, with a lot being performance based. So in fact, bearing in mind his wages are probably relatively modest, he is not really an expensive signing
Dublin blue 75
Player Valuation: £40m
Who knows if it was really him, Moshiri or Kenwright - or who got a slice of the fee on side
That may well be true, but its not really a good reason
I dont understand how we can make so many questionable recruitment decisions. Even by law of averages you'd think we'd get a few more right.
I'm not writing off the lad at all either. He might still become a good player. It was just too much money for pure potential for a club with financial troubles, and an immediate need to improve a squad which barely stayed up.
pfim
Player Valuation: £35m
Chermiti cost practically nothing. Low wages and 2 million amortization. Look at what a 25 year old striker costs, this was a good decision.
The Beto one is a huge miss. He’s barely contributing, doesn’t look like he will anytime soon. We can’t afford a miss at that level.
No fee up front for him.
Baines' left foot
Player Valuation: £90m
Is he crap again?
pfim
Player Valuation: £35m
Jury’s still out obviously, but in our financial position he has to get the big buys right and find real value elsewhere in the market.
Think he did well the first summer. Not so well in 2023. Can’t really say the summer of 2023 improved the squad much.
MACCA75
Player Valuation: £70m
It’s only a good decision if he makes it as a Prem striker, which is anyone’s guess.
Erm, you are aware we do have to pay for him aren’t you?
Of course we do...but over the length of the contract it isn't really an expensive deal. In fact far from it. The hope is that he eventually becomes a good striker. May have to go on loan next season to continue his development
It clearly is an expensive deal if he turns out absolutely crap. It was not a signing we needed at this time.
But they were free?
You don't know that...we have to take chances on young player that have potential. I think we will at the very least get most of the money back in a couple of seasons if he is not the solution to our attacking play.
