What fan backlash? The Brighton fans want to keep him.Cool, no problem, we walk away then. Let them deal with the fallout of the fan backlash and player unrest.
Every single Brighton fan has repeated that Bloom has never mentioned a price. So 50 million is a made up claim. It won't be the first time media makes up a price.
Besides, Bloom's price is equally dependent on factors outside of himself just like everyone else.
Cucurella handing in a transfer changes Bloom's power. The fans reaction to the player, the teammates reaction him. Agents reaction to the treatment of a player seeking to leave. All these are pressure points. Just like City wanting Cucurella, having an opening at Leftback and Cucurella being a great fit all are pressure points for us.
For the record, you haven't pointed out anything that's factual.
Here are the facts:
We put in a bid that was rejected: 30 million. That's it Everything else is speculation.
Someone posted a screen shot from their forums last night… they were ready to burn him.What fan backlash? The Brighton fans want to keep him.
Someone posted a screen shot from their forums last night… they were ready to burn him.
I’m sure their fans will forgive and forget quickly enough if he stays. It’s a shame, as I thought he’d be a good fit for us but presume we’ll move on to different targets now. Can’t see us paying £50m+.Someone posted a screen shot from their forums last night… they were ready to burn him.
Will get over it after the first game.Someone posted a screen shot from their forums last night… they were ready to burn him.
Agree, no way we pay £50m, even out of principle now to be honest I see us refusing to. However, the fans may forget but only if he pulls his socks up and has a stunner of a seasonI’m sure their fans will forgive and forget quickly enough if he stays. It’s a shame, as I thought he’d be a good fit for us but presume we’ll move on to different targets now. Can’t see us paying £50m+.
I think it’s more the principle than the actual amount. It could adversely affect us in future negotiations if selling clubs know we’ll fold eventually.If the price really is £50m just pay the money. It's ridiculous. Sure, it's a slight overpay but the season is starting and we have a massive hole in our otherwise excellent squad in a year which could be Pep's last and we're trying to win everything. We've just made a record amount of sales (including selling a player at this position) and we're shooting ourselves in the foot to save £5m? Dumb.