Once a player hits a certain age, its money all day long imo. he's 32, probably 3 years left in him you'd think.
I think the club feel confident to allow Keith and sacha to tweet regarding our interest to be honest, especially after the last Saudi shenanigans. Also the fact Sacha says KLD is leading the discussions with the player I actually think we might do it
Tom White was saying on a podcast the other day that sky only report it when they have it confirmed by two sources too
I guess we don't entirely control Keith and Sacha so can't stop them reporting what they want. But it is encouraging like you say.
I would have definitely have taken Henderson on the basis that the deal was right for the club. We would still have needed someone else alongside him over and above what we've signed if Neil left mind. Longer it drifts on I think Neil will get sold. Henderson would have been excellent in terms of leadership and influence even though his best days are long behind him. Xhaka is unquestionably a better player currently than Henderson, he's matured over recent years it seems under Alonso, having had a great final season at Arsenal as well. Still think he's got the Cana side to his game if required as well mind. If he comes in (and its still a big if), I'd expect him to captain the side. He's a real leader. Similar to Henderson in that he would command respect from the entire squad immediately.
World cup year, that's a huge influence for him. Play in the best league in the world or play against part time teams in a **** league. P.S. in a fake city.
Sky have those two bellends as their ITK dont they, Kaveh and the other guy. Prancing around as if they know the code to fort knox or the 5 secret herbs and spices.
He is talking to Brighton mate. Hardly going to say Sunderland are this that and tother as well. He has already said his thanks and goodbyes for us. No doubt fans of clubs of players we have signed are frustrated they have come here and said how wonderful we are blah blah. Just media coached platitudes from players when they sign anywhere.
True but you’d imagine they’d want to keep their sources onside, especially if they have contact with KLD etc.