Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[VinnieChase84]

No feckin Spuds cast offs!

Well put.

As sickening as it is, we are currently Miles begind Spurs. They have many players that would walk into our 11. Townsend, Adebayor, walker, dembele, mason etc

[ozzjim]

Staggered payments are standard in football transfers. Almost nobody just spunks the whole amount into the face of the selling club.

If that were true - the 8m plus half the Benteke money - then I think we're going to struggle. It's not enough.

I accept they are part in the norm, but in a buyout clause to be met, I would expect it paid in full.

If it is 25m, then I would go for Cambiasso (1m signing on), Oulere (7m), Adebayor (loan) Praet (8m), Walker (10m). Some potential, some experience and give us balance on the right to the left going forward.

[curiousorange]

I think it's obvious whatever money we have right now has to go primarily on a striker. Praet et al are nice links, but even against Swindon Agbonlahor couldn't rise to the occasion. We're relying too much on a striker that can't score and one who's been out for over a year at this point.

[PeterWithe]

If we aren't getting the full fee the doesn't that simply mean that teams we buy off don't as well, ie Spurs only get £3m up front for Adebayor with the rest to follow?

*baits peg*

[ozzjim]

I think we need 2 strikers, 1 for now, and 1 for the future and a bit now.

[Matt Collins]

Two strikers please. If its adebayor so be It - let's say that takes up £4m or so whether fee or wages
Another for around £10m or less (or more if someone of that calibre will come).

Cambiasso free

Matt Phillips £8m

[DB]

No feckin Spuds cast offs!

Well put.

As sickening as it is, we are currently Miles begind Spurs. They have many players that would walk into our 11. Townsend, Adebayor, walker, dembele, mason etc

I would not touch any that have been linked with us with a barge pole. Especially Adebayor...avoid.

[silhillvilla]

Can't believe we are allowing them to pay for Benteke in installments, we are just far too nice a club.
We'll probably gift wrap him with a big fucking bow for them aswell.
We need the cash all of it for replacements.

[ciggiesnbeer]

I think we need 2 strikers, 1 for now, and 1 for the future and a bit now.

Plus one for the inevitable training ground injury.

[Matt Collins]

Can't believe we are allowing them to pay for Benteke in installments, we are just far too nice a club.
We'll probably gift wrap him with a big fucking bow for them aswell.
We need the cash all of it for replacements.

Yes but our purchases will presumably also be in instalments. It's better to have it  all up front but it's unusual

[PeterWithe]

Can't believe we are allowing them to pay for Benteke in installments, we are just far too nice a club.
We'll probably gift wrap him with a big fucking bow for them aswell.
We need the cash all of it for replacements.

All transfers are done this way.

[peter w]

Can't believe we are allowing them to pay for Benteke in installments, we are just far too nice a club.
We'll probably gift wrap him with a big fucking bow for them aswell.
We need the cash all of it for replacements.

Are you seriously unaware of how transfer fees, especially sizeable ones, are usually paid?

[silhillvilla]

Can't believe we are allowing them to pay for Benteke in installments, we are just far too nice a club.
We'll probably gift wrap him with a big fucking bow for them aswell.
We need the cash all of it for replacements.

All transfers are done this way.

No they aren't. Andy Carroll, Newcastle made the bin dippers pay up front, all of it.

[Monty]

Out of interest, why does it matter? Most of our bigger transfers (all none of them) are probably paid in installments. Are you suggesting Liverpool are going to do a Greece on us and fail to make their payments?

[PeterWithe]

Ok, most transfer fees are spread over the length of contract.

We are over a barrel, he has a release fee and we don't want it dragging on too long. Lets just get it done and move on