Re: £10m + Elano for Kolo Toure
I agree with you there. £18m is too much, but I think we're having to pay a City tax, and if you read Garry Cooke's excellent article, this summer is a one off with a number of players being overpaid for, as we try to play catch up with a top four that have monopolised the top players for years, and have built up a competitive advantage over the rest that won't be easy to break down.
moomba said:hgblue said:I think it's a bit harsh to judge the lad based on his performances after he suffered the bout of malaria. I'm no expert, but I guess it's difficult to compete at the highest level if you're not 100%.
Thats why there are question marks, and thats why I don't think we should be paying the equivalent of £18m+ for him.
I agree with you there. £18m is too much, but I think we're having to pay a City tax, and if you read Garry Cooke's excellent article, this summer is a one off with a number of players being overpaid for, as we try to play catch up with a top four that have monopolised the top players for years, and have built up a competitive advantage over the rest that won't be easy to break down.