Summer Transfer Rumours/Wishlist 22/23

[gola]

yeh seems that way m8

[Don Sholeone]

Not usually a fan of players going on strike, but I honestly can't blame them with the way some clubs mess them about. Atletico deserve a lot of praise imo. They didn't want Trippier to leave but they respected his wishes and found a reasonable solution for all parties.

[Remember Colo]

Not usually a fan of players going on strike, but I honestly can't blame them with the way some clubs mess them about. Atletico deserve a lot of praise imo. They didn't want Trippier to leave but they respected his wishes and found a reasonable solution for all parties.

Don't sign long contracts then. Football is basically the only sport in the world where the length of contracts mean nothing - because instead of players being traded for players, or players frequently moving through free agency, they're sold on. Now I admit it cuts both ways - players often feel entitled to leaving before they fulfill the length of the contract, just like teams want rid of players early if they're underperforming. And in the case of the players we're haggling for, it isn't like the clubs are blocking their short-term football ambitions - they're clubs that have won trophies within the past 2 seasons, are competing for them again this season, and don't want to be bullied by a rich relegation-threatened club.

Edit: I should say, clubs often do mess players about, whether it be lying about their role, retaining them but not playing them, long-term blocking of players who deserve new challenges. I just don't know if Sevilla or LOSC represent that right now.

[bodacious benny]

What are the club doing wrong? The player signed a contract so unless the club agree or see it in their best interests then it's up to the player to honour that contract. They're the one that committed to it in the first place. If anything I think it's gone too far the other way and players/agents have far too much power.

[Donkey Toon]

It is crazy how many players have been linked. Just saw one for Mario Balotelli.

I think the only player we haven't been linked with is Joe Averageman who plays CD for the Dog and Duck in the St Alban's sunday league. Although personally I think he'd be an improvement on Lascalles so why not phone his agent?

[Colly]

What are the club doing wrong? The player signed a contract so unless the club agree or see it in their best interests then it's up to the player to honour that contract. They're the one that committed to it in the first place. If anything I think it's gone too far the other way and players/agents have far too much power.

[overseasTOON]

It is crazy how many players have been linked. Just saw one for Mario Balotelli.

I think the only player we haven't been linked with is Joe Averageman who plays CD for the Dog and Duck in the St Alban's sunday league. Although personally I think he'd be an improvement on Lascalles so why not phone his agent?

I did giggle this morning when I read the link to Balotelli.

Mind you, he'd likely show up in a fur coat like the gun totin, porn loving Tino Asprilla.

[Donkey Toon]

What are the club doing wrong? The player signed a contract so unless the club agree or see it in their best interests then it's up to the player to honour that contract. They're the one that committed to it in the first place. If anything I think it's gone too far the other way and players/agents have far too much power.

[Donkey Toon]

It is crazy how many players have been linked. Just saw one for Mario Balotelli.

I think the only player we haven't been linked with is Joe Averageman who plays CD for the Dog and Duck in the St Alban's sunday league. Although personally I think he'd be an improvement on Lascalles so why not phone his agent?

I did giggle this morning when I read the link to Balotelli.

Mind you, he'd likely show up in a fur coat like the gun totin, porn loving Tino Asprilla.

Would've been great to see those two line up for the same side. They could have a pre-game bling off!

[UlversToon]

According to Sky another Premier League club have matched our bid for Carlos whilst an Italian club is also said to be interested in him.

[beatski]

According to Sky another Premier League club have matched our bid for Carlos whilst an Italian club is also said to be interested in him.

havent they rejected our bid?

[Don Sholeone]

What are the club doing wrong? The player signed a contract so unless the club agree or see it in their best interests then it's up to the player to honour that contract. They're the one that committed to it in the first place. If anything I think it's gone too far the other way and players/agents have far too much power.

Well the talk is that their asking prices have been met but then the clubs have upped the price afterwards.

[Don Sholeone]

Also to add, a lot of reputable sources have reported that personal terms have already been agreed, so at some point down the line Sevilla must have agreed in principle to a deal.

[gola]

According to Sky another Premier League club have matched our bid for Carlos whilst an Italian club is also said to be interested in him.

havent they rejected our bid?

apparently so m8

[gola]

jus shows u nobody knows owt do they lol

[Remember Colo]

Also to add, a lot of reputable sources have reported that personal terms have already been agreed, so at some point down the line Sevilla must have agreed in principle to a deal.

I think you're giving the process and associated agents too much credit. I get the distinct impression a lot of clubs agree to personal terms with the player before agreeing to a fee with the selling club nowadays.

[Colly]

Definitely, "tapping up" is basically how most big transfers happen these days and has been for some time.

[Don Sholeone]

If it was a case of tapping up then I'd imagine Sevilla would be kicking up a fuss about that considering he's handed in a transfer request to push this through.

[Toondes]

I’m sure I read that in Spain you can agree with the player before the club accepts an offer. Seems that way anyway.

[Colly]

Like a new signing!