I don't think we'll have the financial headroom for a move like that. Theoretically we'd receive about £40m for Watkins and we'd probably another "£20m" to buy a decent replacement.
I cannot see that sort of shuffle happening in January.
Agreed. What I'd like to see early next year and certainly before the World Cup is an agreement to sign Gonçalo Ramos from PSG. He's not getting the number of minutes his talent deserves, price wise I reckon PSG would be happy to get their money back (£57m) though there is a question of bonuses (£13m) though I've no idea if they've been reached.
If we're to cash in on Watkins next summer, we really need him to finish the season strong otherwise we can kiss goodbye to the £40m sale. The great thing about Ramos is he's very similar to Watkins but with far superior technical ability and he's only 24. The reason I want the deal done before the World Cup is his value could dramatically increase with hopefully him replacing Ronaldo in the Portugal side.
If we want to attract top players it goes without saying we have to be in the CL next season. A trophy wouldn't do any harm either. Over to you, Unai.
