Good point.
Why would they take less based on their need for profit and the cash shortfall is less of an issue now? They're going to want to achieve a level of profit for the squad cost rules. How that's made up might be up for negotiation. This is all a bit myopic from the lens of United and not West Ham in my opinion. The favourable payment terms angle seems to have gone the new ownership pledging to plug the gap for transfer payments.
Interesting angle. Don’t know if true but can see logic… West Ham could “save” a few £m.
Yes, agreed.
I mean, you could do that for sure, but no one would ever take a sell on fee as part of a deal from you ever again.
I'm wasn't talking about it taking time, I was suggesting how I don't see how it could be advancing when there's a gap in valuation. I was discussing what benefits the parties which is profit and cash (less important now) for west ham and us not "overpaying", which could mean different things. I even said in the post you quoted I think it will rumble on until someone blinks. Nothing I said is implying it's taking too long or it's simple.
Engagement farmer, will wait for Whitwell and Ornstein
Just dont make it obvious then.
Hopefully leaves the path clear for us to get this guy, now whether it leaves door ajar for us to get Tchouameni too after World Cup is another thing
A few of the French teams are supposedly interested in Kante at up to €20m.
Oh I didn't realise he was a youth prospect. Makes a lot of sense.
No.
No, Tchouameni is an absolutely infuriating and inconsistent player. This is not a good trade in no way shape or form.
Nah, feck that. We should be wrapping up the Fernandes deal and then going after Tchouaméni as well.
No. Fernandes is an incredible talent and will be better over time, especially as he is also better on the ball
I take it that negotiations are still going well
They are vastly different type of players. It seems that United have built their transfer strategy on Anderson. He was the safe option as his wide skill set made him a great no 6 and a wonderful combative no 8. Tchouameni is the elite no 6 option. He has the physicality, he won't lose the ball under pressure but will keep it safe. Mateus is the elite no 8. His passing range is off the charts. They'll make a brilliant partnership and are an upgrade on Anderson in their respective field yet they lack his wide skill set that makes him the complete midfielder.
Some folk have nae patience mate. Separates the wheat from the chaff when identifying true muppets.
No we’d be stuck with a midfield with no passers.
That's ironic considering that he's got a successful pass rate of 91.5% and an Accurate long balls % of over 60%. Tchoameni is an elite no 6 whose passing ability is flawless. However you can't expect a 6 to play as an 8 just as you can't expect a fork to act like a knife.
You're smart enough to understand what was meant.
I am relaxed about it, but I think the idea that West ham couldn't dig in forever isn't true when we look at Mbeumo. I think a player only wanting us will help us, but I think the selling club will know we probably won't walk away either after putting all the ground work with the player.
What the heck is going on with the fee. General expectation started at something like £50m+ add-ons. Then West Ham anchor £80m through some outlets. Fabrizio then randomly sweeps in, adding another £5m, and now ultimately he's talking about a £100m?? Either there is some really weird negotiation strategy going on, or West Ham have completely lost their marbles
Yes, I felt the same still asking if it is a good deal because it looks like Real want Mateus and they are ok to offload Tchouameni.
It was never £50mil plus add ons. That's what some wanted on here. The more realistic price, including the cut that Southampton get was around £65mil.
