Half of any transfer fee these days is based on potential. If we get it right then we have a 20yr old striker who can lead the line for the next 10 years.
Indeed, "If" we get it right, we would have finally a decent striker for many years. Although, I doubt he will stay for 10 years but if he stays 5 years, develops greatly and contribtues to our success, and we sell him for the right price to another club, we have done a great business. Unfortunately, nowadays, especially now with the insane money from Saudi Arabia, USA and China, you will not see many players staying at one club for 10 years.
So you want him to throw a public tantrum to force his move? He's been at Atalanta for just a season, by all accounts he's happy there and they treated him well, why would he disrespect the club that way? If he did that I wonder why you guys would be interested. That means in one or two years he'd throw another tantrum to force a transfer to Madrid or Barcelona, and I bet you wouldnt feel the same way about it.
Well, it is a tricky situation for him. He came to Atlanta just a season ago, developed there well and now wants a move to the next stage of his career. Atlanta should also be aware they got him for approx. 15 Mio. from Sturm Graz, and would make an unbelievable move. As regards to the "tantrum situation", there is no disrespect at all, but rather a typical next step in the football business. Look at Haaland, he stayed one year in Austria, two years in Germany and moved to City - and I am pretty sure he will not stay there for many years as he want to move to his next move, most probably to Real or Barca. No club made any problems during every move since they know what talent they had and there has been always found an agreement - of course apart from that release clause. Atlanta is aware we are looking for a striker desperately, hence they want to get the best deal ever. Even PSG who can pay anything for anyone they want, resist to pay more than 50 Mio. I just think Atlanta should not be too greedy with their price tag of 80 Mio. just because it is United and we should not be getting carried too much away. I think it would be a good deal for both clubs if we agree on 60 Mio.