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If I had to guess one thing is that he is a free transfer. And another the hope that he will bring some of that Bayern mentality with him as well as being able to share his knowledge with our younger defenders.I didn’t realise boateng was 32 already. Not sure what the appeal is here.
Bollocks Grand Moff Tarkin lacks mobility he'd be shit in a press.
Should take a look at him anyway. Can play through the middle and on the wing, quick and scores goals in a crap team. He would cost around 20m though, Blackburn could be relegated without him and don't see them accepting less, and I don't think he has a massive ceiling at PL level.
Toney is the one from the championship, ended up with the most goals in a season and also got double figures in assists as well.Should take a look at him anyway. Can play through the middle and on the wing, quick and scores goals in a crap team. He would cost around 20m though, Blackburn could be relegated without him and don't see them accepting less, and I don't think he has a massive ceiling at PL level.
The likes of Malen, Daka, Moffi, Gouiri have more in them and wouldn't cost a huge amount more.
Why would he want to come here?I think Boateng would be great. Look at Tiago Silva at Chelsea this season.
All three would be decent gets.Sander Berge apparently has a £12m release clause due to relegation.
Wouldn't be against him as a signing. Would prefer Bissouma. Also like the lad at Fulham, Anguissa.
His private life is a mess, maybe he wants a new start outside Germany. Maybe Kevin Prince said nice things about us.
FFS. If it weren't for Woolwich, Leicester would replace us in the Big 6 and we'd be on the outside looking in.Hijack Leicester' scouting department and pay them double their current salary to work at Hotspur Way.
We're a fucking circus.
Big name, which is all that Levy seems to care aboutI didn’t realise boateng was 32 already. Not sure what the appeal is here.
and he is out of contract so a free transfer.
Yeah, think Lucas, Lamela, Sanchez + Aurier is all we'll be able to shift. Sissoko if we let him go for a very small fee. And Foyth (unfortunately) to that release clause. Dele if they had any interest in selling him.Article in The Athletic today addressed to any club expecting a major clear-out of bad contracts and unwanted players this summer. I know it's behind a paywall, so here's the TL;DR:
Nobody is buying your (our) deadwood this summer. If you're expecting a clear-out, prepare for disappointment.