I think there would be a big difference in a tribunal - selling clubs never get a great amount through that. Plus it impacts any future fees The club will know how likely Watson is to sign a deal, if they believe he might still sign one then they can wait until the summer before making the call to sell him If he's pushing for a move (no idea if he is) then we have to maximise the amount we get for him and then use it to strengthen us for the now We will lose some of our star young players before they truly get the chance to show what they are all about, it's then about using the money to improve the team
Only thing that makes me think we wouldn't do that is that it would mean we'd have to start paying Isidor's wages.
Yep, it’s why I never get worked up when good players get linked with moves away because for once I trust the club, I’ll be sad to see him go if he does go but the club will do what’s best for the player and itself
Could be miles off here but would letting his contract run down not negatively impact the way potential signings and our own academy talent view the club?
Yes it would help us now. If my fees were the accepted amount, we would get good money to use around the squad for a player not guaranteed to start (who i rate very highly btw) The sell on % and additional fees would be vital to me We could reject it, he doesn't sign a new deal, then struggles for game time due to Mundle and we are then in a position in the summer where we would likely have to sell him to maximise our short and long term return It's a difficult decision for sure but if he doesn't want to sign a deal then the clubs hands are tied
I would have thought a world where Watson played first team football for SAFC for most of the next 18 months would yield us a fee that is around the numbers that we may get right now, tbh. It's perhaps a gamble, but every decision is.
It’s a tough decision but with AA deal falling through maybe it helps us a lot. He’s going to be special but still needs developing and having only played briefly I’d be open to it for a good offer and future incentives
Maybe, but that depends on how Watson gets used. If he's playing first team football here at 18 I doubt he'll be that worried. It'll probably get him a bigger next contract.
Think with Watson it's probably one you need the inside info on. He may want to leave and then the club will have their hand forced. He may be really happy and the club have a clear plan with his future minutes and an extension has been verbally agreed if both sides were happy with his development/game time this season. Wouldnt say Im that concerned
