In the cold light of day, we have just sold a squad player for £40m.
Maybe, but that is exactly how Unai has used him.
He wants to go and the way I see it is we’re getting a good fee. He’s talented, but for a variety of reasons he has stalled. This move might release his potential or he may have topped out as a good Premier League player. No shame in that, but the move probably makes sense for all parties.
I change my opinion roughly every hour on this sale.
Quote from: PaulWinch again on August 15, 2025, 09:45:50 PMHe wants to go and the way I see it is we’re getting a good fee. He’s talented, but for a variety of reasons he has stalled. This move might release his potential or he may have topped out as a good Premier League player. No shame in that, but the move probably makes sense for all parties.Yep, as much as you like someone and hope they stay, the moment they actually want out, that’s it. Cheerio, off you trott