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I do find it strange that we're in for quality players that have low release clauses (Frimpong, Kerkez, Cherki) without much competition for their signature...<confused>



Here comes Chelsea
 
Several sources saying we've submitted a bid for Wirtz, Kicker being one of them with some saying Kicker is a good source for German football - Nozzer to confirm.
 
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I do find it strange that we're in for quality players that have low release clauses (Frimpong, Kerkez, Cherki) without much competition for their signature...<confused>



Here comes Chelsea
We're in a better position than alot of other clubs perhaps? Players finally want to join us, instead of using us a bargaining tool. And our caution with finances coming out of the covid years have probably put in a better state than alot of our competition.

Kerkez has practically already joined in his head by the looks of it, so what would be the point in other clubs attempting to bid on him
 
Several sources saying we've submitted a bid for Wirtz, Kicker being one of them with some saying Kicker is a good source for German football - Nozzer to confirm.
According to Kicker, Wirtz and his parents have met with Bayern, City and us. He's going to make a decision before the clubs negotiate a price, so no bids have gone in. Leverkusen want €150 million.
 
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City apparently out the running.

still think will end up at Bayern and just using us/city to up the interest a bit - would be brilliant and in theory Leverkusen probably prefer to sell to us so may even be willing to talk a bit less than Bayern offering.
 
City apparently out the running.

still think will end up at Bayern and just using us/city to up the interest a bit - would be brilliant and in theory Leverkusen probably prefer to sell to us so may even be willing to talk a bit less than Bayern offering.
Yep, just saw that on the BBC. Apparently balking at the cost, up to €300m in transfer fees and wages.
 
We're in a better position than alot of other clubs perhaps? Players finally want to join us, instead of using us a bargaining tool. And our caution with finances coming out of the covid years have probably put in a better state than alot of our competition.

Kerkez has practically already joined in his head by the looks of it, so what would be the point in other clubs attempting to bid on him

I get that, but that would just mean we'd win the battle, not be alone in the running
 
Yep, just saw that on the BBC. Apparently balking at the cost, up to €300m in transfer fees and wages.

Can’t see it being near that. I’m assuming that’s based on a transfer fee of 150m which was being talked about. That’s then 150m contract over 5 years which is 570k a week. Bayern aren’t paying that, we aren’t paying anywhere close to that.
 
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So let's play the numbers game again.

Foreign Players
1. Alisson.
2. Marmadashvilli
3. Konate
4. Vvd
5. Kerkez*
6. Robertson/tsimikas (who stays?)
7. Gravenberch
8. Endo/replacement*
9. Macallister
10. Szoboszlai
11. Diaz
12. Gakpo.
13. Salah.
14. Striker 1.*
15. Striker 2.*
16. Chiesa/replacement
17. Spare slot.



Home Grown Players
1. Jaros/Davies (CT and depends on loans)
2. Bradley (CT)
3. Frimpong* (assc)
4. Gomez (CT and depends on him)
5. Quansah (CT)
6. Jones (CT)
7. Elliott (CT)
8. Bajcetic???

Leaving:
Kelleher
Morton
One left full.
Endo?
Nunez?
Jota??
Chiesa?
Ramsay
Phillips
Williams
Doak

It seems to me there's scope here to make some decisions.

There is an element of one in and one out for some positions which is natural and to be expected but there is also score to retain either first traders or squad players depending on what the club decides.

There's room to buy one more foreign player here for sure.

We could replace or keep endo if we really want to (we'd be mad imo)

Slot might move Szoboszlai back and put someone new at 10 (not for 150mil)

Slot might replace chiesa or give him preseason.

Slot might retain one striker and sell another to get the proper 9 in.

Slot might move one lb. Who knows. We know Robertson has 12 months left and is expensive so who knows.

Will we move Elliott on? We might need an english/ hg addition then.

Whatever happens with the assumed additions at the back the age profile there improves and with midfield quite decent if lacking depth it does bring us back to striker as my no 1 priority to improve the first 11.
 
Can’t see it being near that. I’m assuming that’s based on a transfer fee of 150m which was being talked about. That’s then 150m contract over 5 years which is 570k a week. Bayern aren’t paying that, we aren’t paying anywhere close to that.

Signing on fee and agent fee but still won't be near that
 
I would assume.this plan is months old.

They've known full well trents decision, I think they will have had to wait on salah amd vvd.
I think thry know the score at lb for a year.

I think slot has made the striker situation plain as he has done for Elliott and cheisa.

We have not heard that famous phrase yet, (will formally join on July 1)

We could be spending in 24/25 up to July 1st and thereafter spending in 25/26 for psr etc.

In the end the main thing will be the fee structures as 7.5mil over 5 years won't break the bank for frimpong.
We have no PSR worries and i'm really confused why you think we may have .
 
We have no PSR worries and i'm really confused why you think we may have .

I'm not really saying we have. I'm just saying we will be balancing it out and playing the game to.give ourselves more scope over time

It's not about next years accounts par se (or this seasons if you like) it's about spreading things over rolling 3 year cycles so we can help ourselves in a couple seasons time potentitally
 
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I'm not really saying we have. I'm just saying we will be balancing it out and playing the game to.give ourselves more scope over time

It's not about next years accounts par se (or this seasons if you like) it's about spreading things over rolling 3 year cycles so we can help ourselves in a couple seasons time potentitally
yeah but if we do that we never "help ourselves" and now is the time to spend as we need better depth in the squad .