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Mate, come off it.
Players sign huge contracts all the time. They mean jot. It's more insurance on our part that we knew that two years into his deal, we'd still be able to demand loads because he has three years left.
What's done is done and what's said is said.
He single-handedly dragged us through this season before he tailed off. To me that proves he's not ready. It may prove it to other big clubs as well so we'll just wait and see.
There's no need to get worked up over it. If he goes he goes and we'll get a huge fee for him.
I won't be happy about it but I won't be angry - it happens.
The point is is that it's going to be difficult - even with the money - to replace his goals. We'll have to get it right and as @chazzle_dazzle and @TheHumbleEgg have pointed out that is by going for quality (£25mil/30mil) players rather than 5 £10mil players. However, as a club we aren't in a brilliant position to attract two £25mil forwards.
For one, there aren't that many about and secondly, the ones that are about are at big clubs already.
It'll be interesting, but getting that right is key if Rom does go.
chazzle_dazzle
Player Valuation: £35m
Batshuayi is being banded about for over £25m - I know that because an agency i work with got asked if they could work on introducing agents into the premier league.
Not saying he is worth that like, but i think he will end up going for more then £12m.
I think as a whole, yeah there is a probably disconnect with 1) the club being able to attract these players, and 2) these players being available.
I think there is a massive pull for the premier league and the money thats available here (in england not just with us) which will talk for a lot of players. You look at some of the players who have come the league lately and the prices they cost, a £30m player is not really that no more, its more like a £18m player.
Prices are stupid, and only going to go up - but the fact remains, we shouldn't be looking at massive amount of players, we should be looking at the quality rather the high numbers.
A lot depends on the management too. IE De Boer comes in, id expect him to go after at least 3 players from Ajax, including Bazoer who is quality - but wouldn't cost £30m. Different managers will have us shopping in different markets, regardless it has to be quality we bring in.
Fairs. I was basing the figure off what Marseille accepted for Payet when they were in a similar position with him this time last year. He is gonna leave so I would imagine they'll end up accepting something in between.
And true, there is a massive pull. That's what we've got on our side.
However, it's not a pull that's going to allow us to sign any better striker than Rom. Out of the ones realistically available, Lacazette is probably the closest in quality.
toffeejack
Player Valuation: £100m
he's quite a humble guy, he's ambitious yes, but humble. He wouldn't refer to himself in that calibre ... his dad is the one who's the tit.
He'd be perfect for them. Arsene has Giroud if he wants a player who can hold up the ball. What they need is a striker who can run in behind. Arsenal play a lot quicker than they're given credit for, as well.
The Duke of Garston
Player Valuation: £500k
Yeah they've got Giroud to play the hold up role up top.
chazzle_dazzle
Player Valuation: £35m
Yep i think thats the thing, finding that quality and figuring out what we pay for it. I haven't seen Lacazette so i have no idea how good he is or what he would cost.
The agency i work with are convinced hell go for over the £24m too, shocking like but i think its more the sign of the times. Rom (regardless how good i think he is and could be) isn't work £65m - but put in the factors of age, potential, market, goals and contract and you can probably start talking about £50m.
I am sure there are more then enough good players out there am not thinking about who will improve our team - i think that once we have a manager in place these things will pop into place. If de boer comes in and spends £30m on players from Ajax who have the ability to become £60m players i will be happy with that and a large showcase signing along side them.
Abertonian
Player Valuation: £20m
If we manage to sort out the squad fitness and coaching, then another season here scoring regularly will bring more attention for him and his dad.
Only player I've seen soaked in sweat in the first five minutes of a game.
Frustrates and thrills in equal measure.
So far from the finished article. His old man would do well to watch the likes of Lewandolski, Ibra etc
Only player I've seen soaked in sweat in the first five minutes of a game.
Frustrates and thrills in equal measure.
So far from the finished article. His old man would do well to watch the likes of Lewandolski, Ibra etc
sageyefc
Player Valuation: £90m
Westhams already had 30 mil turned down for lacazette
True but our entire side constantly looked knackered given RM's failure to view fitness as important.
30mil euros wasn't it? So around £25mil then.
He probably will go for around £30mil then, maybe more.
EDIT: Just seen that story. £30mil rejected. Will probably be more like £35mil then.
RE-EDIT: Actually, Gold / Sullivan specifically said 30mil Euros. Yet the papers and sky went with £31m.
Chimpy Glassman
Player Valuation: £30m
Who has got £65m to lash on Rom? Seriously. Send him to Russia.
chazzle_dazzle
Player Valuation: £35m
PFFT sky having nightmare again
"ERM, it says Euros boss, whats that?" "just say its pounds, we can delete the tweets anyways"
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