flipmode said:I think Lescott is just the type of player we miss. He's solid at the back and is a very strong threat at set pieces. He would feed off Barry's deliveries all day long at free kicks and corners.
18M does seem a bit steep, but I suppose that is the going rate for us now?
Follow this up with Kolo and I'll be very happy indeed ;)
mancboy123 said:DSOB it may be more it may be less but the simple fact like this rightly or wrongly city are in the worlds spotlight every press agency, every tv channel wants to see what we are going to do.
In a world cup year that exposure is very important to a player. Arguably more important than a few games in the europa league. Maybe, maybe not im just saying there could be other factors other than monetary ones to this deal.
Beyond that I dont think any of us know ( as much as wed love to about the financial inner workings of our respective clubs ) so you may think its too little money, but efc might have assessed as a reasonable price and profit for a player.
true but he wants to go and u need the moneyDarker shade of Blue said:mancboy123 said:DSOB it may be more it may be less but the simple fact like this rightly or wrongly city are in the worlds spotlight every press agency, every tv channel wants to see what we are going to do.
In a world cup year that exposure is very important to a player. Arguably more important than a few games in the europa league. Maybe, maybe not im just saying there could be other factors other than monetary ones to this deal.
Beyond that I dont think any of us know ( as much as wed love to about the financial inner workings of our respective clubs ) so you may think its too little money, but efc might have assessed as a reasonable price and profit for a player.
Fair post , but regarding the World cup , it's important to remember that Joleon made the England team by playing for Everton , in one of the best defences in the Prem , with 3 of the back 4 exceptional players . Moyes is looking to bolster the right back slot , and if successful , would possibly have ' the best ' defence in the Prem .
Lescott leaving to a team that can afford any player could prove risky business if he was to fall out of favour . One more good season with Everton , where he knows he will get picked week in week out , and his price will soar , especially if he has a good World Cup ( remember Ferdinand ? ) .
Of course Everton might sell , but it's really not in their interest , or indeed Joleons , to do it simply for the money .
Darker shade of Blue said:stony said:The fact that Lescot has told Everton he wants to leave will have an effect on the fee.
Seriously Stony , with respect , where have you got that info from m8 ?
BLUEMOONBAZ said:true but he wants to go and u kneed the moneyDarker shade of Blue said:mancboy123 said:DSOB it may be more it may be less but the simple fact like this rightly or wrongly city are in the worlds spotlight every press agency, every tv channel wants to see what we are going to do.
In a world cup year that exposure is very important to a player. Arguably more important than a few games in the europa league. Maybe, maybe not im just saying there could be other factors other than monetary ones to this deal.
Beyond that I dont think any of us know ( as much as wed love to about the financial inner workings of our respective clubs ) so you may think its too little money, but efc might have assessed as a reasonable price and profit for a player.
Fair post , but regarding the World cup , it's important to remember that Joleon made the England team by playing for Everton , in one of the best defences in the Prem , with 3 of the back 4 exceptional players . Moyes is looking to bolster the right back slot , and if successful , would possibly have ' the best ' defence in the Prem .
Lescott leaving to a team that can afford any player could prove risky business if he was to fall out of favour . One more good season with Everton , where he knows he will get picked week in week out , and his price will soar , especially if he has a good World Cup ( remember Ferdinand ? ) .
Of course Everton might sell , but it's really not in their interest , or indeed Joleons , to do it simply for the money .