Transfer discussion thread

[moomba]

Seen a few reports now that we have a €20m buy back option on Porro.

Can't imagine us not using that, even if we sell on straight away.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Quite an important part left until last. Not sure if I like this loan or not but no doubt Everton need impetus far more than us. So every miss should hurt them more.

It's strange for me. Cannot imagine he'll get much action at Tottenham but I guess the allure of a 'Big 6' club is a strong pull, bench time or not.

Says a lot about the character of a person though to agree to something then back out last second. Personally seen some highlights and not that miffed about him but also means Everton have nothing coming in now.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

 

[Art Vandelay_]

It's strange for me. Cannot imagine he'll get much action at Tottenham but I guess the allure of a 'Big 6' club is a strong pull, bench time or not.

Says a lot about the character of a person though to agree to something then back out last second. Personally seen some highlights and not that miffed about him but also means Everton have nothing coming in now.

There’s a turd with an afro I’ve disliked for close to a decade for the same reason. Getting Willian’d isn’t fun.

Dead corpse > Son at LW atm and Moura possibly goes home this month so who knows.

 

[Toffee Lion]

There’s a turd with an afro I’ve disliked for close to a decade for the same reason. Getting Willian’d isn’t fun.

Dead corpse > Son at LW atm and Moura possibly goes home this month so who knows.

What is going on with Richarlison though? You've literally signed our best player last window and now signed our loanee replacement, for said best player!

 

[RossFC]

 

[jd2010]

Stealing an Everton target is risky business

 

[Bojan KantKick]

 

[jd2010]

Never bad to add depth to our squad but bigger needs than a backup forward. Hopefully doesn't stall Bryan Gil and his minutes too much. Possible angle with this move is it helps us negotiate the permanent transfer of Lo Celso

 

[Bojan KantKick]

 

[chef]

A second club wanting to pay big money for Gordon is pretty strange. Just happy it's not us.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

A second club wanting to pay big money for Gordon is pretty strange. Just happy it's not us.

Not yet

 

[chef]

Not yet

Nah, that ship has sailed. We are done in that area of the pitch.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

Nah, that ship has sailed. We are done in that area of the pitch.

I wouldn't put anything past Todd Lasso. Besides, you are in the market for a full back and I've seen Sterling play there this season. Could be a Potter masterplan.

 

[chef]

I wouldn't put anything past Todd Lasso. Besides, you are in the market for a full back and I've seen Sterling play there this season. Could be a Potter masterplan.

Jeepers. I guess you never know buddy.

Its to early in the morning for me to deal with posts like this haha

 

[Sphynx]

Reminds me of us under Mark Hughes.

Wouldn't look beyond what he already knew.

Like Rutter?

When has he managed McKennie?

Or are you saying any American automatically falls into this?

 

[moomba]

Like Rutter?

When has he managed McKennie?

Or are you saying any American automatically falls into this?

Awkward.

 

[Zidane98]

Seen a few reports now that we have a €20m buy back option on Porro.

Can't imagine us not using that, even if we sell on straight away.

I see. Behaving in a snide fashion is ok if it's your own club doing it.

 

[Zidane98]

Can't think of any valid reason to change the amortisation rules. Just seems typical UEFA reactionary bollocks, no doubt as a result of pressure from clubs that don't want to give out long term contracts (but don't want anyone else to have the benefit either).

Really? Clubs signing players on unrealistically long contracts not a valid reason? That's clearly an FFP cheat/workaround.


And every club will still be free to hand out a 10 year contract if they wish to do so. I suspect when there's no FFP benefit of doing so few will though. The only time I can think of it being used in a legitimate fashion is if a young player developed at the club turns out to be a superstar and is given a long contract. Eg Messi got a 9 year deal at the end of his break out season with Barca. The motivation there is not to cheat FFP rules but rather tie down a potential GOAT (ended up being an actual GOAT) long term.


It must also be mentioned that FIFA, who govern all transfers, stipulate contract lengths should be no longer than 5 years. Not must be, but should be.

 

[SM]

Really? Clubs signing players on unrealistically long contracts not a valid reason? That's clearly an FFP cheat/workaround.


And every club will still be free to hand out a 10 year contract if they wish to do so. I suspect when there's no FFP benefit of doing so few will though. The only time I can think of it being used in a legitimate fashion is if a young player developed at the club turns out to be a superstar and is given a long contract. Eg Messi got a 9 year deal at the end of his break out season with Barca. The motivation there is not to cheat FFP rules but rather tie down a potential GOAT (ended up being an actual GOAT) long term.


It must also be mentioned that FIFA, who govern all transfers, stipulate contract lengths should be no longer than 5 years. Not must be, but should be.

What's unrealistic about it?

 

[chef]

What's unrealistic about it?

And whats cheating about it?

 

[SM]

And whats cheating about it?

It's like the people who were outraged at us giving Buddy 9 years and he's about to play his 10th season..

 

[Magma]

players dont have to sign the contract

 

[Art Vandelay_]

And whats cheating about it?

That you’re doing it

 

[chef]

That you’re doing it

Yep, thats vibe of it.

If it was old money doing it no one would care as much.