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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1080 on: January 13, 2026, 09:27:36 PM »
I suppose the thing is that *if* Malen is already concerned by his playing time, *and* we were bringing in a Marmoush type signing … it’d make sense to sell now whilst his stock is high rather than wait for the summer and get derisory bids as everyone knows we’re desperate to get a player who rarely plays off our wage bill.

I think this is the thing clever selling clubs are good at - the sort we used to buy players off in the Championship. You have to sell players when they’re over performing, which necessarily looks like you’re selling the Crown Jewels as it were.

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1081 on: Today at 12:01:51 AM »
Wouldn't be surprised if Evan Ferguson was to come our way. Finally starting to score a few goals for Roma but still being openly criticised by their coach and they are linked to loads of other forwards like Malen. He needs a lot of work, his back to goal play is appalling for starters.

No way. Overrated, enjoyed the Brighton nightlife too much, got phat and is always injured or not scoring. Keinan Davis would do the role much better.

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1082 on: Today at 12:03:37 AM »
That’s the thing, losing a player who has played an important role for very little doesn’t feel great.

Will almost certainly be made perm in the summer. Doesn't look like we'll make a profit on him, mind.

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1083 on: Today at 12:12:04 AM »
That’s the thing, losing a player who has played an important role for very little doesn’t feel great.

Will almost certainly be made perm in the summer. Doesn't look like we'll make a profit on him, mind.

Depends how you look at it.

Cost €22m plus €3m in add-ons (no idea if he triggered them).

One year amortisation - €5m?

Reportedly going for €2m loan fee and €25m (who knows, that’s the figure I’ve seen reported).

Selling Philogene paid for him.
« Last Edit: Today at 12:15:47 AM by Percy McCarthy »

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1084 on: Today at 09:33:06 AM »
Wouldn't be surprised if Evan Ferguson was to come our way. Finally starting to score a few goals for Roma but still being openly criticised by their coach and they are linked to loads of other forwards like Malen. He needs a lot of work, his back to goal play is appalling for starters.

No way. Overrated, enjoyed the Brighton nightlife too much, got phat and is always injured or not scoring. Keinan Davis would do the role much better.

Sure, only 21 though. Very much a project. Parrott is a much better footballer - touch, movement etc - but not sure he's physically suited to the PL. Surprised other PL clubs haven't been in for him this month.

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1085 on: Today at 09:39:52 AM »
Ferguson was shit in the Premier League.

In my view, he has failed the interview.

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1086 on: Today at 09:44:35 AM »
Ferguson was shit in the Premier League.

In my view, he has failed the interview.

Mo Salah and Kevin de Bruyne failed their first round PL interviews too?

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1087 on: Today at 09:47:07 AM »
Wouldn't be surprised if Evan Ferguson was to come our way. Finally starting to score a few goals for Roma but still being openly criticised by their coach and they are linked to loads of other forwards like Malen. He needs a lot of work, his back to goal play is appalling for starters.

No way. Overrated, enjoyed the Brighton nightlife too much, got phat and is always injured or not scoring. Keinan Davis would do the role much better.

Sure, only 21 though. Very much a project. Parrott is a much better footballer - touch, movement etc - but not sure he's physically suited to the PL. Surprised other PL clubs haven't been in for him this month.

Fortunately we're not limited to signing Irish strikers.

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Re: Donyell Malen
« Reply #1088 on: Today at 09:48:12 AM »
Ferguson was shit in the Premier League.

In my view, he has failed the interview.

Mo Salah and Kevin de Bruyne failed their first round PL interviews too?

Probably exceptions to the rule.

 


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