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the only people these ****ers are taking notice of now days is agents lol.

but i do agree with the point you are making, its not so much a pride thing any more, its make the most money as quick as possible, football has been ruined by greedy players and owners.

 

Transfer fees are already wrote down on the books as paid over the length of the contract, so makes it easier to balance the books if you pay out on a big window. If you renew a player's contract who's 2 out of 4 years into a contract for another 4 years, the remaining payment due to be paid over 2 years is now spread over the next 4 years - so clubs can really fiddle FFP and expenses if they're clever with contract extensions. Most clubs do this afaik, but I'm no finance expert so can't explain any better than this!

Anyway, what's really annoying for me is seeing these great players that many of us wanted last season as promising talent in weaker leagues are only now just being noticed when their price has sky rocketed and competition is high; think Firmino and Lacazette. Either our scouts only have permission to travel within the UK and have no access to sports TV channels, or they're ****/lazy. I can't decide which makes more sense.

 

Thats the thing. Owners are willing to throw this silly money at young players so can you really blame them for taking it?

i guess all well and good U.S. Saying should play football first and money is 2nd... But until you're in that position, never know. Maybe these kids think they might not ever get another chance to earn that big money so 40k on 5 year contract has them set up for life really

 

I think some are forgetting that these players have probably been the best players by miles out of the players they've played with at school, youth and club level so probably have a really strong belief (or arrogance) in themselves to be able to nail down a position at a big club.

 

is that right though? As a selling club I'd want my money over the 4 years of that's what is agreed, not over 6 of they get an extension after a couple of years?

if you kept extending it every year could get to a point where never really paying it off until they retire!

 

Nonono, that's how it's wrote down in the books. Not how it's actually paid. It might be paid upfront (rarely is though) but to more easily meet FFP, it's wrote against the entire contract length.

 

Maybe but on the flip side, if that player gets a career ending injury he has missed his opportunity to support his family for life. At the end of the day you'd put your family first. The other thing to consider is that he is wanted now by a big club and he may not be next year etc. All top players need a bit of an ego and think "i'm good enough to start here" if you don't have that attitude you won't be a top player. This kid might feel he can make it there.

However I do understand the point you make.

 

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Liverpool have joined the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Sissoko has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and Chelsea in recent months, with the 25-year-old keen on European football next season.
And now, according to reports in France, Liverpool have entered the battle for his signature.
Newcastle are believed to be open to £17million offers for the former Toulouse man, who bagged five goals last term.
Source: Daily Express

 

£17m?! You're having a laugh..

i I mentioned him in January that wouldn't mind signing him, powerful Cm add a bit of strength in there... But seemed to go missing a bit 2nd half. £8-£10m possibly, no more thoigh

 

Not sure on that. While we could use some steel in midfield, he does seem a bit of a prick and someone who'll sulk when the chips are down. Any Newkie fans got an opinion?

 

He's ****ing ****

Massively overrated.

So he fits the bill perfectly

£17m?

 

Can go to Everton then.

 

No mate, we'll pass. This donkey's all yours

 

Better than Barry #compare #thelevelsetter

 

Only Sissoko isn't a holding midfielder, so #fail I'm afraid

 

Neither was Barry when he was younger #failrebound

 

You're right he was a left back

#doublefail

#shouldhaveleftit

 

See Stones is out of the first two England games. Injured in training.

 

And then a AM at Villa #shouldknowyourownplayers

 

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