Joao Felix / on loan to Chelsea

[Andycoleno9]

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This could speed things up regarding Felix

Nooo way this is true. Eth wants depth

 

[Zoo]

Starting tonight.

 

[Drifter]

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[croadyman]

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Called it earlier

 

[Andycoleno9]

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21 mil package? For 6 month? Who would be crazy to do it?

 

[Jim Beam]

Yeah, they can feck off with those demands. Even if we are in financial healthy situation it would raise an eyebrow. If they don't lower those figures, doubt that Arsenal will take him and they have the money.

 

[LawCharltonBest]

Because of what the more reliable journalists are saying and that he’s starting today, I’m going to jump off this train for now

Thanks x

 

[RuudTom83]

Felix is probably the biggest name that could move this January.

So it makes sense for the media to run with the story all day long.

 

[AndySmith1990]

The money involved for a half season loan is daft, and it gets even less sensible with each passing day.

 

[Trex]

If it was Mbappe I'll take it, but Felix a big no!

 

[SinNombre]

They won’t. they need a CM too

This guy is the biggest muppet on this board.

 

[JustinC00]

Atletico just trying to scam someone out of 13m while not having to pay him for 4 months. cnuts on the field. cnuts off the field.

 

[mav_9me]

I still think he will leave Atletico. And they will come down on the loan fee. Remains to be seen whether it's to us or Arsenal

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

A loan fee of 6-8m is a lot of money but a great investment if it secures CL football. Felix can carry the ball which none of our players can do. If there is an obligation to buy at 70m then it is a deal breaker. Ronaldo's wages will save us 15m.

 

[appleman]

Appreciate the two replies.

What I’m struggling with is the whole concept of a loan fee plus a contractual requirement to buy at the end of the loan. This makes no sense at all.

Unless, however, the “must buy” clause at the specified strike price is triggered by some performance criterion, which could be anything such as number of appearances, goals scored or even a club performance criterion such making top four and/or winning the EL.

Probably mostly to do with booking years for either the buyer or the buyee. Say Utd are at the end of their budget for the financial year, but they can afford Felix with their actual funds, this could be an outcome. On the other hand, it could also be that Atleti has good numbers for this year but wants a head start for the next so they're able to splurge in the summer (or for other reasons)

21 mil package? For 6 month? Who would be crazy to do it?

Name one genius who ain't crazy

 

[mu4c_20le]

A loan fee of 6-8m is a lot of money but a great investment if it secures CL football. Felix can carry the ball which none of our players can do. If there is an obligation to buy at 70m then it is a deal breaker. Ronaldo's wages will save us 15m.

For a loan it does seem high, but players of his caliber usually aren't available on loan. We should be taking advantage of this situation. I can even see him doing a job on the right

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

For a loan it does seem high, but players of his caliber usually aren't available on loan. We should be taking advantage of this situation. I can even see him doing a job on the right

Yes. He is the best available player out there, better than Gakpo, and can play in several positions. Right now we have no quality cover for Bruno or Antony. Might struggle with the physicality of the PL though.

 

[cyberman]

Atletico just trying to scam someone out of 13m while not having to pay him for 4 months. cnuts on the field. cnuts off the field.

13m and then a transfer fee on top! It’s the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever heard

 

[DJ_21]

Starting tonight. Doesn’t look like he’s going anywhere.

 

[Infra-red]

The mooted loan fee would only be worthwhile if an option to buy the player is also included in the deal and United also think he might have a long term future at the club. As a short-term loan deal only, the fee is completely unjustifiable.

 

[lex talionis]

Probably mostly to do with booking years for either the buyer or the buyee. Say Utd are at the end of their budget for the financial year, but they can afford Felix with their actual funds, this could be an outcome. On the other hand, it could also be that Atleti has good numbers for this year but wants a head start for the next so they're able to splurge in the summer (or for other reasons)


Name one genius who ain't crazy

It still doesn’t add up to anything that makes sense from United’s point of view. If we’re willing to be bound to buying him in the summer, then buy him now with a contractual obligation to make payments on a schedule that works for both clubs.

 

[fallengt]

Worst player on the pitch so far. Maybe Simeone is the problem

 

[Red Royal]

Watching him versus Barcelona right now (ITV4 in UK) I don't see what he would bring. May be an off night but he seems on the periphery of the game.

 

[Idxomer]

Worst player on the pitch so far. Maybe Simeone is the problem

Based on this half, no one should be paying anything for him.

 

[Escobar]

Overrated. Hyped up but never reached that level many thought he would

 

[Bastian]

Watching him versus Barcelona right now (ITV4 in UK) I don't see what he would bring. May be an off night but he seems on the periphery of the game.

People were saying exactly the same when Gakpo was playing for PSV against Rangers during a period in which he was heavily linked with us (and the window still open). It's almost impossible to evaluate a player properly when he's unsettled. For Gakpo it was the allure of a huge step up, for Felix it is the chance to rescue his career from that terrible mistake that was joining a Simeone side as a creative prospect.

 

[Jim Beam]

Shows an awful lot of frustration. I understand he probably wants out, but so much whining and gesturing ain't gonna help. And personally, something I don't like to see in a player.

 

[Santoryo]

A loan fee of 6-8m is a lot of money but a great investment if it secures CL football. Felix can carry the ball which none of our players can do. If there is an obligation to buy at 70m then it is a deal breaker. Ronaldo's wages will save us 15m.

Post like these are infuriating. This is blatantly false. None of our player can carry the ball? The length some of you are going to hype up your muppet dreams are hilarious.

 

[Sammy McIlroys fan club]

Chelsea will pay the fee. They need a lift from somewhere desperately.

 

[Nicolarra90]

Post like these are infuriating. This is blatantly false. None of our player can carry the ball? The length some of you are going to hype up your muppet dreams are hilarious.

Shawberto must only be carrying his burgers then.

 

[CM]

You can see he wants the ball coming into him far more often than he's getting. It's just a complete clash of styles - Simeone wants most of his players to do their best work without the ball and Joao Felix does his on it.

 

[Judas]

I hope he sulks his way to Manchester.

 

[McGrathsipan]

is he another Morata?

 

[redshaw]

I think he's on 280-300k a week there. I'd hope he's willing to maybe take a slight cut long term to play for a different club, it could be another problem for the prospective club once the loan ends even if he does well enough and you agree a fee with Atletico. Could end up with him being on loan each year if he wants a new club contract to match his current wages unless an oil club come in.

 

[Telsim]

Case in point. And I spent this much time watching Atletico. Mistakes all around.

 

[El Jefe]

I honestly don't get the fanfare for him. I would have thought that after Pogba and Sancho we would've learnt not to get too impressed by fancy dribbles and first touches. Felix as talented as he is a player with no defined role, he's a creator and scorer but doesn't do either well enough so provides a tactical dilemma.

A fancy player that drifts out of games is usually the most disliked type of player here but muppets gonna muppet I guess.

 

[Witchking]

The guy coming in, settling down at the club, settling in the league, these are question marks. Plus the fee quoted is ridiculous. No need to take such a big risk just because he had a good touch.

 

[Giggsyking]

Not good enough. Dont want him.

 

[Idxomer]

I honestly don't get the fanfare for him. I would have thought that after Pogba and Sancho we would've learnt not to get too impressed by fancy dribbles and first touches. Felix as talented as he is a player with no defined role, he's a creator and scorer but doesn't do either well enough so provides a tactical dilemma.

A fancy player that drifts out of games is usually the most disliked type of player here but muppets gonna muppet I guess.

I'm a big fan of his talent but can't really disagree with any of that.

 

[VP89]

The guy coming in, settling down at the club, settling in the league, these are question marks. Plus the fee worried is ridiculous. No need to take such a big risk just because he had a good touch.

Yes. We want him just because he has a good touch.

The hyperbole in this thread, fecking hell