He did pocket both of them when Ajax played against Dortmund and Benfica in the CL and don't think it was a one-off, so guess we'll see.
He may play CM, especially if this FDJ deal falls through which it looks like it will now.
Malacia- You would have been the same person moaning why we never signed him for £15m had he shined at Lyon and made a mega money Transfer to Utd or someone else. Laird is a RB that needs a loan, Telles/Williams are GARBAGE and Shaw is solid but injury prone. At £15m he's worth the risk and we'll get that money back from selling Telles and Williams
Martinez- He's already played against Haaland and Nunez in the CL and pocketed them so that's a very biased view just to want to look negative. He was Ajax's POTY for a reason. He'll prove to be a quality signing and will massively improve our build up play
Our business on the side has still been good and we'll make more in form of a replacement for #7, FDJ/an alternative and a RB as it's clear Ten Hag doesn't fancy AWB. That's still a good window
You miss the basis of my point.
We could have gotten away with Shaw / Telles for the season ahead.
Another year without a proper ball playing deep midfielder is the more pressing issue, not full backs.
I'm not saying these signings are bad players, they just don't seem like priorities.
How much are they going to have left of that after paying for their transfers, outstanding transfer obligations and anything else they need to do.
Am thinking it's not going to be very much
I'm not sure.
I don't think Raphina was paid in full up front, they don't have the muscle to ask for something like that. I'd say a portion will be paid up front, 15m perhaps. Throw in the 50m for Lewa you're at 65m.
There's too many hidden fees involved for anyone to really know like agent fees, bonuses like sign on fees etc etc
If they can register these players, that is ultimately all that matters isn't it? Meaning Barca can't use that against him to push him out now, FDJ has no fall back. He just has to stay put and roll out his remaining 4 year deal to get his money.