Maloney's quote was that this last week has been especially hard for Hughes, which is a little odd so it must be close. The speculation has been going on for a few weeks now so that quote stood out to me. It seems like he wants to come and is just waiting for the green light.
Didn't he score second in our 2-0 over Swansea at the start of the season under phelan? That's all I remember him for.
A fair assessment, seeing he accepted a season contract last year, I wonder if he would be open to pay as you play scenario. He can score goals, but as you say, his fragility in body and mind seems to be an issue.
Not sure how you can come out with a statement like that when he’s played 30 minutes today and wasted our best attacking opportunity in the second half.
Maybe because he played for longer than a minute? I watched him and Millar completely change the game when they came on, despite not having a clue how Walter wants them to play
It does seem mental to basically pay £2m in total for him and then another potential £1m if promoted (if rumours are true).
So basically... its similar to us thinking we were getting 15 for Philo.... if he has a 50% agreement lets say of sale, that would leave wigan with 3.5... I cant see where before he has been mentioned at 5 million... and as an extra.... couldnt City say to the lad... right youre singing. a 4 year deal... your deal with wigan got you 2.5 million (whatever the figure) we'll pay wigan 2.5 and we'll pay you your 2.5 (or whatever the figure) over 4 years...??... surely thats the same..?.
