We already had more than the Casemiro cost committed to FDJ. If we assume that deal doesn't happen, we've then spent less than we expected in that position and have more to apwnd elsewhere.
Yeah, so it was 15 m difference we may not have had at that time
It grates on people to see us being ripped off, as per their perception. The problem, however, is that we needed to make our moves decisively as soon as the window opened. We tried to be clever and invite brinkmanship into the equation, but that only works when your need is less than the party you’re negotiating with; when the threat of walking away or simply pursuing someone else is real. Basically, we’re amateurs playing a hand of poker with players far better than us who could see our bluffs a mile off and were perfectly relaxed in calling them whenever they had to. In fact, Ajax have double-bluffed and turned down our offer… knowing we’ll be back with another.
maybe AWB and Ronaldo are close to leave?
I think this may be true.
Who have they signed for 100M?
That is not an issue, a difference of 15m is not going to be a big deal for us. This is just panic setting in after an awful start and pressure mounting on the owners, while we wasted the entire window.
Not pounds mate.
Firmino was 23 when he joined Liverpool (close to 24), while Mane was 24.
He has been capped by brazil multiple times and scored a few. Also olympic champion and it looks like he is going to the worldcup.
I don't understand what you mean with your part about the Dutch league. Jaap Stam came from the Dutch league. Van Nistelrooy came from there. It's a renowned league for finding young, talented players who then go on to succeed in the Premier League, or La Liga, or Serie A. Ajax aren't some small, unknown football team in the middle of nowhere.
Not pounds as mentioned earlier and he also has 9 caps! Should try researching before having a meltdown
I think it's a valid point because ETH is taking a risk in going back to the Dutch league to sign players. If they fail for him, he will get associated with the failure more so than a player that gets bought from anywhere else.
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Nunez could hit €100m if all add-ons are paid.
I blame google. Its the source of all truths. If it says the sky is green. I believe it.
Could be.
You love to see it
More the price. At £40mil fair enough, but there have been a number of flops out of dutch league recently, our own donny is one.
Yeah that sounds more accurate.
I second this. We cannot do reckless spending of this type, it'll destroy our future. Besides, he's been the Dutch league and that certainly poses significant challenges.
Yeah, both arguments are not mutually exclusive.
Nani and Ronaldo didn't exist
Neres best seasons more productive. Not sure he recovered from his knee
Never gonna happen.
I like where you are going with this
I think everyone in this forum has laugh at the fact they paid that much for Nunez.
I'd expect a similar reaction on opposition forums for this transfer so I hope (for his sake) that he doesn't feel the same pressure that Nunez has because it's a big weight around a young players neck.
Nor will he be given the time to with a transfer fee like this. The second he has a bad game it’ll be all over Twitter just like we’ve seen with Nunez. Antony will need to hit the ground running, really
I got the wrong age in that case, I remember Firminho not being too impressed when he joined from Hoffenheim. Mane I got the wrong age I do think that Mane was somewhat proven I remember Van Gaal wanted him.
I am a bit confused why people think he is going on strike? He was seen at the club but not training. Isn't it more likely the club is closing in on a deal and he won't be attending training anymore until it is official? Same with Martinez.
Haha fair
