£31m is crazy value for his G&A numbers. Even if he flopped, don't think his resell value would drop too much. We need a long-range option against stubborn packed defences and if KDB gets injured, always good to have an able deputy. Especially if Bernardo's going to play more on the wing.I don't know what to make of this, but SSN have just announced that the representatives of Fernandes are in the UK today looking for potential suitors. Sporting have all but accepted the player will leave, and it's reported that ManUre want to sign him and are favourites for his signature.
Now for the crazy bit! Apparently Fernandes signed a new 5 year deal last summer which has a £31m release clause in it! It's said that Sporting want £50m, but if they don't honour the release clause, they have to compensate Fernandes with £4.5m which they don't want to do!
At £31m and with Silva leaving next summer, surely he's worth a punt for us?
I can see the sense with it, but the only way we fit him in this season until Silva leaves would be to sell Otamendi and replace with a homegrown c.b. Think it depends whether we think we will be banned next summer if we do getting Silva's replacement now makes sense.To be honest mate, it all sounds too good to be true..... :-)
Phil isn't ready yet imo. He needs increased game time, but I wouldn't want to be heavily relying on him in the event of an injury or two for the season. Our managed approach with him will reap the rewards in future years.We have phil and bernie
My thoughts exactly. At that price, he's well worth a punt for all the reasons you've outlined.£31m is crazy value for his G&A numbers. Even if he flopped, don't think his resell value would drop too much. We need a long-range option against stubborn packed defences and if KDB gets injured, always good to have an able deputy. Especially if Bernardo's going to play more on the wing.
We have phil and bernie
We've got 37 year old Bravo hovering over a grave hole.... We should flip him in it and fill the hole up. I doubt anyone would notice or care tbh...I can see the sense with it, but the only way we fit him in this season until Silva leaves would be to sell Otamendi and replace with a homegrown c.b. Think it depends whether we think we will be banned next summer if we do getting Silva's replacement now makes sense.
We still have dave next season,we are well stocked for now and when dave leaves phil will be more than readyPhil isn't ready yet imo. He needs increased game time, but I wouldn't want to be heavily relying on him in the event of an injury or two for the season. Our managed approach with him will reap the rewards in future years.
However, we need to start planning for Dave's departure now. We also have a potential ban hanging over us too. Phil's time will come, we need a Silva alternative now. Silva was visibly on the wane last season, still brilliant, but not his brilliant best. We need to bed in his replacement now. My only reservation with Fernandes is his 75% passing accuracy which is pretty shit for us nowadays.... :-)We still have dave next season,we are well stocked for now and when dave leaves phil will be more than ready
We don't want him,we were clear ages ago,dave was over played because kev was outHowever, we need to start planning for Dave's departure now. We also have a potential ban hanging over us too. Phil's time will come, we need a Silva alternative now. Silva was visibly on the wane last season, still brilliant, but not his brilliant best. We need to bed in his replacement now. My only reservation with Fernandes is his 75% passing accuracy which is pretty shit for us nowadays.... :-)
Excellent sense. Now, sit back and wait to be pummeled by the fanboys!!Phil isn't ready yet imo. He needs increased game time, but I wouldn't want to be heavily relying on him in the event of an injury or two for the season. Our managed approach with him will reap the rewards in future years.
At £31m, I'd be reconsidering that decision! As @Sir Joe Aguero said.We don't want him,we were clear ages ago,dave was over played because kev was out
"£31m is crazy value for his G&A numbers. Even if he flopped, don't think his resell value would drop too much. We need a long-range option against stubborn packed defences and if KDB gets injured, always good to have an able deputy."
You had beter give pep a ringAt £31m, I'd be reconsidering that decision! As @Sir Joe Aguero said.
Baldy's his own man. He needs no assistance from me. :-)You had beter give pep a ring
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