English tax has to be factored in I always remember that Lewis potter transfer for Brentford, few moons ago now but the way money is these days I’d want 20m plus comfortably English, his age and potential
it’s crazy you can only give people pro deals at 17 as well Just another loop hole to keep the talent at the top
The important factor here is whether Watson is willing to sign a new deal. If he's willing, then we're in a strong position to say no to Brighton. If he isn't willing, then selling him for, say, £5m now, rather than £5m in the summer when he has just 12 months left, makes a lot of sense to me. It means we can invest that £5m in the next few days towards a player like Edwards, who improves us and the balance of our squad instantly.
I’m hoping we can hold onto Watson until at least the summer, but if we decide to sell lump that money on Clarkes wages until the end of the season
