They're probably in the same situation as us. Having to free up some space on the wage bill before they can spend. He was probably on quite a high wage as well which they'd not want if they do go down.
Nah, Shelvey wasn't even a guaranteed starter, and had fallen out with the fans / management I think. Ayew is their star player.
My point was not really about the Ayew,s in particular (although I did use them as an example) but our chance to forge links with African football through our Ghanaian contingent a few years back, using John Mensah in some capacity, it may have helped the club in the respect of recruiting young up and comming players.. This would have been a better way of doing buisiness imo than trusting it to polititions, which sadly seems to have been the road we have taken recently. Sorry about any confusion caused
Its being reported here in Spain that we are in for him, could just be a re hash of Skys reporting. A lad out here who says he is ITK reckons: Fletch is off to China, Graham to the championship. Says Johnson will defo get done for gooming but that's it, it will be down to a judge on how serious the punishment is. Nowt mind blowing I know, just reporting what I have been told.
Ayew will not be going anywhere in January, maybe in the summer to a top 6 club, but the fee will be more than Shelvey..........
It would be very strange for them to willingly lose Ayew at this stage. Given their position, his importance to their team and the amount of money they would lose on relegation it wouldn't make any sense unless there was a problem behind the scenes or a raft of new players coming in. The message it sends out about them alone is enough to drop heads. Plus... is he allowed to play for another team yet? I can't remember the exact numbers but isn't it 2 teams in 12 months? Maybe it's 3... Not sure.
I've heard a Chinese club are in for him but only at the end of his contract but expect him to sign for celtic on a free at the end of the season.
The Express claiming an increased bid. But if rejected Islam Salami from Sporting Lisbon. (17goals this seaon) Random press talk.