Popular Post Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I agree leave this one and move on, the price being reported is ridiculous. pete0, Bailey, Wiggytop and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, London Blue said: Depends how much up front and how much in add ons based on us qualifying for euro and champions league, goals and assists etc. No payment structure would ever make the deal worth it. He’d have to be a Ronaldo for us and I just don’t think he’s got it in him. I know I’ve been hard on him, and if he comes he’ll get my full backing, but all my internal alarm bells are ringing that this is Bolaise mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Matt said: Second sources are saying £100m now.... for all you that want him here, do you want him that much? Do I want him? Yes. Do I think he's worth that much? No. Am I paying the money? No. Must I emotionally detach myself from the monies bring paid these days and just look solely at what the player can add to the starting 11? Yes. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 100m is a piss take. He’s 26 and whilst he is good he’s never a 100m winger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Newty82 said: Do I want him? Yes. Do I think he's worth that much? No. Am I paying the money? No. Must I emotionally detach myself from the monies bring paid these days and just look solely at what the player can add to the starting 11? Yes. See, I don’t get what he will bring that we don’t already have. But, since I’ve not watched him week in and out, going only on highlights or when he’s played against us, I’ll hold on passing a final judgement and look forward to being very wrong StevO and Newty82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 100 is too expensive. Hell 70 is too expensive. We could get a much better player from the continent for half that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Matt said: See, I don’t get what he will bring that we don’t already have. But, since I’ve not watched him week in and out, going only on highlights or when he’s played against us, I’ll hold on passing a final judgement and look forward to being very wrong Yeah, same with me except I like what I have seen. But I've not always been a great judge and I don't watch any where near as much footy as I used to, even highlights, at least last season anyway, so I'm having to trust the powers that be. My knowledge is slowly minimising!!! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, Newty82 said: Yeah, same with me except I like what I have seen. But I've not always been a great judge and I don't watch any where near as much footy as I used to, even highlights, at least last season anyway, so I'm having to trust the powers that be. My knowledge is slowly minimising!!! I prefer to think of it as becoming more specialised Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Worry at that price is if he comes and doesn't settle in the North again we'd take a massive hit if he wants to move back to London. As a player I think he'd take us up a step but there's too much risk at £80+m. Bailey and Newty82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Matt said: Second sources are saying £100m now.... for all you that want him here, do you want him that much? I want him here, but the only way I’d consider £100m to be worth while was if Cenk Tosun was £25m of that and McCarthy £10m, plus £65m cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 hours ago, Finn balor said: It’s going to be up till 10 o’clock at least Why? The deadline is 5pm but then you get until 7pm if you've got all the paperwork sorted. We'd hear before 10pm of deals in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 If it’s £100m cash I’d rather offer Real Madrid £70m for Bale and give him a massive signing on fee. I know there is no resale value, but he would be huge. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, StevO said: I want him here, but the only way I’d consider £100m to be worth while was if Cenk Tosun was £25m of that and McCarthy £10m, plus £65m cash. It’s just stupid money for an average player. That’s what’s blinding me here. I’ve said before something like £30-40m would be my limit considering the market, but even that makes me uncomfortable. Just feels like we’re being outplayed again by Palace 10 minutes ago, StevO said: If it’s £100m cash I’d rather offer Real Madrid £70m for Bale and give him a massive signing on fee. I know there is no resale value, but he would be huge. Real want rid, so I think we could get him cheaper but agree with the rest StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, StevO said: If it’s £100m cash I’d rather offer Real Madrid £70m for Bale and give him a massive signing on fee. I know there is no resale value, but he would be huge. £600k a week, he wont drop that wage. He's injury prone. This is why only Chinese clubs was coming in for him and no other big European team. Zaha is easily one of the best players outside the top 6, I don't get why people wouldn't want a very good player who is an upgrade on our squad. A player who wants to join us, even when we don't have European football to offer (which will be putting off the cheaper alternatives on the continent). He's proven in this league, scores goals and wins a lot of freekicks / pens. Prices of footballers have changed, £85m buys you poundland Michael Keane these days so £70m for Zaha isn't "that" bad of a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, Matt said: It’s just stupid money for an average player. That’s what’s blinding me here. I’ve said before something like £30-40m would be my limit considering the market, but even that makes me uncomfortable. Just feels like we’re being outplayed again by Palace I think if they hadn’t sold Bassaka they wouldn’t want so much for him. Now they’ve got cash in the bank they can push it as they don’t need the money. I think he will be great for us if we can get him in though. Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 London Blue, StevO and Newty82 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderToff Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Either way, looks like he won't be playing against us on the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, DownUnderToff said: Either way, looks like he won't be playing against us on the weekend Time to throw a big bid at Neves or someone from wolves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderToff Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 31 minutes ago, Btay said: Time to throw a big bid at Neves or someone from wolves? Hmmm... worth a shot, 60m at Neves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Fully expect Spurs to be in for him now Dybala deal has fallen through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 This could turn to shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 As others have said I think it's time to move on from Zaha at those prices. We went down this road with Siggy and we shouldn't be doing it again. Matt, Zoo 2.0, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, Bailey said: As others have said I think it's time to move on from Zaha at those prices. We went down this road with Siggy and we shouldn't be doing it again. True. And Richarlison aswell. Both turned out well, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Тhe point is, if Zaha is really that good, I don't have opinion as I rarely watch Palace, and they want 60-70 mil for him, we better get him. In two seasons that will be a standard price for any above average premier league forward. As long as he lives up to our expectations, that will be a good deal. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 26 minutes ago, Haiku said: Тhe point is, if Zaha is really that good, I don't have opinion as I rarely watch Palace, and they want 60-70 mil for him, we better get him. In two seasons that will be a standard price for any above average premier league forward. As long as he lives up to our expectations, that will be a good deal. I can never decide how the Premier League compares to American sports in terms of compensation. Salaries are significantly lower in most cases. For instance in baseball a decent pitcher is gonna be $10m-$15m and that can rise to over $30m for the top guys. Basketball is similarly absurd where avg starters command $100m contracts. That being said we don’t have transfer fees which is obviously where a lot of the funds go in football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Staying at Palace, thank god. Matt, Zoo 2.0 and chicagoblue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Yep. SSN reporting that Palace have said their business is done. Zaha will not be leaving. A line SSN use, which may be their own, most probably is, is '...will not be joining Everton in this window'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bill said: Staying at Palace, thank god. For the prices quoted I’d prob rather take a shot on 23 year old Iwobi who is talented and may develop further and use that extra money in the future. Will be interesting to see if that move happens or we just stand pat until the next window. Winger seemed like a slight luxury position for us so I’m not too concerned if we don’t bring one in. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 hours ago, DownUnderToff said: Hmmm... worth a shot, 60m at Neves Just signed a new contract at Ajax so that's a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I’d have loved him here but the prices quoted were ridiculous... it’s not my money to worry about but still. If there was a deal to be done including Tosun and Bolasie then I wouldn’t have minded it being dressed up as ‘worth £80m’ or whatever but Palace clearly wanted silly amounts and fair play to them - he’s got a contract there and is worth far more to them than any other team. Palace fans must see this as priceless as, without Zaha, they’d be pretty toothless in attack. Zoo 2.0, markjazzbassist, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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