Transfer Tweets - 2021/22 | Check the OP for blacklisted sources before posting

[sparx99]

Oh. Not sure how I feel about that.

so a club that buys the best talent, goes over their limit then probably wins back a portion of it anyway in prize money

Well I suppose so but that’s kind of honest works now anyway. At least this way additional funds would get distributed to the less wealthy European leagues.

 

[theklr]

Ødegaard for 40 million may turn out to be abit of a coup.
Liked what I saw of him last season.

Well, its not bad money at least. If he gets as consistent as he was in Sociedad he's a real player.

 

[Infra-red]

that is what I thought till I saw this, I wouldn't put it pass them over paying like they did on ben white

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Quite surprised that Madrid are letting him go. Very talented and, frankly, with their shambles of a squad, one of Madrid's better players.

Not a bad price for Arsenal.

 

[giggs-beckham]

Yes, but not if we are then paying their stupid wages so a club will take them. Which might be a possibility.

I thought there's usually a loan fee and they pay their wages could be wrong though.

 

[Robbie Boy]

40m for Odegaard, christ. Looks a nothing player.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I thought there's usually a loan fee and they pay their wages could be wrong though.

Southampton were not even willing to pay our loan fee for Williams and his wages were higher than they were paying to some of their established players. We reward players too young when they have barely achieved anything.

 

[golden_blunder]

I meant at the time of negotiation, wasn't he dropped from the Prem registration list because he kicked off about the transfer falling through?

I think so, spent a bit of time in Argentina last season too just training by himself
They really screwed him over for no reason

 

[RUCK4444]

No idea; but IF it’s true and IF it is, the likes of Haaland might find less money next summer for wages. Though I’m sure certain clubs can be creative in getting around it

Hmmmm perhaps it’s thrown into some equation which is relevant to turnover?

 

[HaliRed]

Oh. Not sure how I feel about that.

so a club that buys the best talent, goes over their limit then probably wins back a portion of it anyway in prize money

I'm not sure about it going into prize money either. I agree that's not much of a deterrent. In the NBA, the taxed money is distributed amongst the rest of the league, but in Major League Baseball the first $2,375,400 and 50% of the remaining total are used to fund player benefits, 25% goes to the Industry Growth Fund, and the remaining 25% is used to defray teams' funding obligations from player benefits. I like the MLB version and do think it would make teams think twice.

On top of that, in the MLB, you get penalized more if you are a repeat offender as well as if the amount you exceed is larger.

A club exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold for the first time must pay a 20 percent tax on all overages. A club exceeding the threshold for a second consecutive season will see that figure rise to 30 percent, and three or more straight seasons of exceeding the threshold comes with a 50 percent luxury tax. If a club dips below the luxury tax threshold for a season, the penalty level is reset. So, a club that exceeds the threshold for two straight seasons but then drops below that level would be back at 20 percent the next time it exceeds the threshold.

Clubs that exceed the threshold by $20 million to $40 million are also subject to a 12 percent surtax. Meanwhile, those who exceed it by more than $40 million are taxed at a 42.5 percent rate the first time and a 45 percent rate if they exceed it by more than $40 million again the following year(s).

Beginning in 2018, clubs that are $40 million or more above the threshold shall have their highest selection in the next Rule 4 Draft moved back 10 places unless the pick falls in the top six. In that case, the team will have its second-highest selection moved back 10 places instead.

 

[Lay]

40m for Odegaard, christ. Looks a nothing player.

Agreed. Just is a pretty passer. Might develop a lot more but currently he’s a bit meh

 

[8thWonder]

40m for Odegaard, christ. Looks a nothing player.

Agreed. Just is a pretty passer. Might develop a lot more but currently he’s a bit meh

He's only 22 isn't he? I think statistically in a poor side he stood out for Arsenal pretty well.

If it's a choice between him or a more expensive Maddison then surely un absolute no brainer... 40million to an English side seems like a decent price imo.

 

[Dve]

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[youmeletsfly]

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Was he good for Arsenal to warrant 50mil?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Was he good for Arsenal to warrant 50mil?

He was OK. Not earth shattering.

 

[Zaphod2319]

Was he good for Arsenal to warrant 50mil?

He was an early bloomer that never got bigger or faster. Will have a good career but never live up to the expectations as a young player.

 

[youmeletsfly]

He was OK. Not earth shattering.

He was an early bloomer that never got bigger or faster. Will have a good career but never live up to the expectations as a young player.

With them being a bit tight, the 50 mil investment on him is a bit risky, especially if he doesn't guarantee 5-10 goals and 5-10 assists a season. But hey, any player is a 50 mil one these days.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

With them being a bit tight, the 50 mil investment on him is a bit risky, especially if he doesn't guarantee 5-10 goals and 5-10 assists a season. But hey, any player is a 50 mil one these days.

Arteta hasn't grasped that if he wants to follow Pep you only spend 50m on defenders.

 

[dinostar77]

Quite surprised that Madrid are letting him go. Very talented and, frankly, with their shambles of a squad, one of Madrid's better players.

Not a bad price for Arsenal.

Mbappe is the no1 target this summer (or next if PSG dont sell) and Haaland after that (next summer). Everyone is expendable (i think for perez) so he can get his new galacticos.

 

[P-Nut]

Thought Odegaard caused more problems by shifting ESR out wide rather than playing him at 10 where he looked great.

 

[RDCR07]

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Why they wouldn’t go for Auoar is beyond me and he is cheaper too.

 

[dutchred]

Watched Dumfries for Holland at the euros and he looked like prime Dani Alves on that right side

He can't defend to save his life

 

[Suedesi]

Mbappe is the no1 target this summer (or next if PSG dont sell) and Haaland after that (next summer). Everyone is expendable (i think for perez) so he can get his new galacticos.

Really?

 

[Tom Van Persie]

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[Lash]

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Pau Torres and Romero would be a fantastic pairing for the future if they could gel.

 

[Mickeza]

That’s 2 very good CBs for Spurs if they pull it off.

 

[FPL addict]

That’s 2 very good CBs for Spurs if they pull it off.

More Kane money being spent by Levy ?

 

[romufc]

More Kane money being spent by Levy ?

Looks like they are taking a leaf out of Villa, spending the cash before everyone knows you have £100m to spend.

 

[SAFMUTD]

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Am I missing something? I didn't think he did anything special last season for them.

 

[Matthew84!]

Pau Torres and Romero would be a fantastic pairing for the future if they could gel.

Same people claimed Spurs were offered Laporte from City, that would make more sense if Kane was going to City.

 

[golden_blunder]

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We can give you a similar player, captain of his national team for €50m

 

[nainaisson]

More Kane money being spent by Levy ?

Has to be.

 

[FootyGirl88]

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So why didn’t they just buy him at the start of the window?

 

[Crimson King]

Am I missing something? I didn't think he did anything special last season for them.

He didn't, he's just one of those players people like to wank themselves silly over.

Talented guy mind, but he's hardly a transformational signing at this point.

I'd prefer Maddison at this point in time.

 

[mazhar13]

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[pascell]

Some double standards going on up in here. Pau Torres was labelled as the Spanish Lindelof and not good enough for United, gets linked with Spure and now it'd be deemed as good business?

 

[dinostar77]

Am I missing something? I didn't think he did anything special last season for them.

Still has time to develop into the WC midfielder he could become. Or he wont. Still too early to tell.

 

[dinostar77]

Some double standards going on up in here. Pau Torres was labelled as the Spanish Lindelof and not good enough for United, gets linked with Spure and now it'd be deemed as good business?

Spainish lindelof for me personally glad we avoided that one.

 

[mazhar13]

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[mazhar13]

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Diego Costa has everything agreed to play for the Club Atlético Mineiro [in Brazil]. He will sign for two years. Fire up the beast.

 

[Mickeza]

Some double standards going on up in here. Pau Torres was labelled as the Spanish Lindelof and not good enough for United, gets linked with Spure and now it'd be deemed as good business?

I always rated him. He’s fantastic on the ball and opens up progressive passing lanes. The Caf don’t speak for me!