Good news and a good start to the window. With a bit of luck we can get a few more. As for the op's question - no we're not. 12 is good if you ask me. I rate him and a year ago we would of paid 15 for him. Even if it doesn't work out we don't stand to lose much. A good signing and for once at a decent price.
Chelsea have got the better deal here by far. £7m for Ba and recoup £12m for Sturridge, however, Ba has just ended his career. 5 minutes a game for him now.
Just because Chelsea spent less doesn't mean its bad for us. We've both done well out of it. Ba has the added risk of injury which you also need to factor into the reduced price. Ba gets injured tomorrow badly then that 7 mill is worth **** all!! (Thet get 5 back from Sturridge) Both deals are sensible, good deals.
also feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that any transfer over 10mil had to be disclosed? Sturridge's transfer fee was undisclosed unless it's 9mil + 3mil based on appearances or something like that
Nice attempt at WUMming Chelsea pal, shame they are in the CL every season and have been for the last ten years or more eh
wasnt a wum attempt, if its in his contract that the release clause is only for clubs in the champions league, How can chelsea get it?? Pal. and besides, it was meant as a light hearted joke, PAL
Well my only basis is that I can't think of an undisclosed transfer for a fee larger than 10mil As I said though I'm hardly certain on it
Wouldn't have been my first choice but I still hope he turns about to be brilliant Good luck DS and may the goals be with you