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GraemeS1980 said:
Just a little theory. I am still in a state of shock that for one the Lukaku deal wasn't an "undisclosed fee" and two Bill shelled out £28 million pound. So it had me thinking and I have to admit also at the moment I am of the thought that there is an immense amount of corruption, bribery and financial scandal in the game world wide. So in regards to FFP and Chelsea. I wonder how much of the supposed £28m Bill has paid? Could it have been more like £15m and Chelsea are 'swindling' the books a bit to show a higher income for some of the money that they shell out which is relatively just £10 notes to Roman Abramovich? Just a theory as I am still shocked Bill has paid out that sort of coin!
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I've heard £9m over 3 seasons mate.

No idea what's true to be honest. We'll probably never know.
 
GraemeS1980 said:
Just a little theory. I am still in a state of shock that for one the Lukaku deal wasn't an "undisclosed fee" and two Bill shelled out £28 million pound. So it had me thinking and I have to admit also at the moment I am of the thought that there is an immense amount of corruption, bribery and financial scandal in the game world wide. So in regards to FFP and Chelsea. I wonder how much of the supposed £28m Bill has paid? Could it have been more like £15m and Chelsea are 'swindling' the books a bit to show a higher income for some of the money that they shell out which is relatively just £10 notes to Roman Abramovich? Just a theory as I am still shocked Bill has paid out that sort of coin!
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You cant cook the books on transfers as they need to be registered officially with fifa and governing bodies.

Im led to beleive its £25M with £3M in add on dependent on certain success. Not sure what they might be but you would assume FA cup? CL qualification etc.

Much like the Rooney deal was £23M rising to £28M so we told everyone who would listen it was £28M so the fans didnt proper fume. We got all the money in the end like.

It suits both parties to just keep talking about the £28M 'deal'
 
GraemeS1980 said:
Just a little theory. I am still in a state of shock that for one the Lukaku deal wasn't an "undisclosed fee" and two Bill shelled out £28 million pound. So it had me thinking and I have to admit also at the moment I am of the thought that there is an immense amount of corruption, bribery and financial scandal in the game world wide. So in regards to FFP and Chelsea. I wonder how much of the supposed £28m Bill has paid? Could it have been more like £15m and Chelsea are 'swindling' the books a bit to show a higher income for some of the money that they shell out which is relatively just £10 notes to Roman Abramovich? Just a theory as I am still shocked Bill has paid out that sort of coin!
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I've no proof for any of this, but there are a few reasons I believe the fee is overstated:

Roberto wants to raise our profile. By announcing the fee as £28 million (when most fees are "undisclosed") it's a signal to the rest of the footballing world that Everton are a major player and can spend serious money when it suits. Also, it will lower expectations of any fee we pay on other deals this summer, as we can claim to have spent most or all of our money and teams won't be looking to make us pay through the nose. Additionally I do believe it helps Chelsea regarding their FFP status. I'd guess the true fee is somewhere between £20-24 million, with some unlikely add-ons like CL winner and leading scorer etc. taking it to £28m.
 
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GraemeS1980 said:
Just a little theory. I am still in a state of shock that for one the Lukaku deal wasn't an "undisclosed fee" and two Bill shelled out £28 million pound. So it had me thinking and I have to admit also at the moment I am of the thought that there is an immense amount of corruption, bribery and financial scandal in the game world wide. So in regards to FFP and Chelsea. I wonder how much of the supposed £28m Bill has paid? Could it have been more like £15m and Chelsea are 'swindling' the books a bit to show a higher income for some of the money that they shell out which is relatively just £10 notes to Roman Abramovich? Just a theory as I am still shocked Bill has paid out that sort of coin!
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It's the least he could do after over a decade of penny-pinching!
 

zirc said:
I've no proof for any of this, but there are a few reasons I believe the fee is overstated:

Roberto wants to raise our profile. By announcing the fee as £28 million (when most fees are "undisclosed") it's a signal to the rest of the footballing world that Everton are a major player and can spend serious money when it suits. Also, it will lower expectations of any fee we pay on other deals this summer, as we can claim to have spent most or all of our money and teams won't be looking to make us pay through the nose. Additionally I do believe it helps Chelsea regarding their FFP status. I'd guess the true fee is somewhere between £20-24 million, with some unlikely add-ons like CL winner and leading scorer etc. taking it to £28m.
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That theory would do nothing for Chelsea's FFP, as the correct figure will be in the accounts and its the accounts that UEFA judge FFP compliance on.

The fee was £25m over 3 years with up to £3m in add ons.
 

butters said:
On that note, what's Moyesy up to nowadays? Haha!
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Hanging out at jobcentre, hoping to score some of the tix Naisy donated.

Nearly a week since the signing and I'm still buzzing. That running down the sideline, waving four fingers to hug Martinez after scoring against Arsenal still resonates with me months later. I felt hope at that moment he'd end up with Roberto at Everton.
 
What i have noticed is he hasn't done any in depth interviews since his move. Seems absolutely loving it though judging by his instagram pics / kissing the badge / how he was at the presser.
 
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