I get that this is supposed to explain why their spending works. But this also means they've got an amortised loss of £160m for about the next 7 years don't they? How are they going to buy anyone of note in the future without selling half a team?
Signing some kid from Lille for €16m. The left-back, Estupinan, looks very tidy as the replacement for Cucurella. The locals are very excited about young Ferguson and the top clubs aren’t exactly swimming in quality strikers so he’ll be another £90m in a year or two.
Kicking the can down the road and hoping FFP gets binned or just not enforced maybe. The £60m+ for Havertz goes on the balance sheet entirely now. They’ll always be able to sell someone mediocre for £40-£50m considering the dross still there. Real Madrid will buy Kepa or something.
Way Brighton have been negotiating you’ll probably need to chuck a 1 in front of that 90 for Ferguson.
Everton have taken English striker Malik Mothersille on trial after the 19-year-old failed to agree a new contract at Chelsea. (Athletic - subscription required) If he can’t get a game at Chelsea…
Dont worry, with our track record, we will buy him off you in 2-3 years time for £100m once he becomes a worldie
Said it weeks ago, no chance he goes to West Ham, too much of a wage disparity. Maguires on 250k p/w at United or thereabouts and West Hams highest ever wage earner was on 80k a week. No way he takes 65% wage cut unless United offer him a stipend or a six figure one off bung!
