I don't think Levy (or most chairmen) expected the market to sky rocket like it has. I think they all expected prices to go up, but not at this rate
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Transfers Summer 2018 transfer window
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More chance of signing Christian Bale than Gareth , it's a non starter.
Alasdair Gold said over and over again last summer that Poch had no interest in signing Aurier due to his attitude problems. . . Trust me nobody ever really knows whats going on!
For those saying they would like Zaha because of his directness and trickiness. That's what we bought Moura for.
I feel like people are forgetting Moura.
I feel like people are forgetting Moura.
Poch kinda did too.
But I agree. He adds an element that others in the squad don't.
I have been saying this as well. The signing of Moura negates the direct need for Zaha
Totally agree, however I'm not sure poch is sold on him yet. Hopefully he kicks on during his first pre season and nails down a spot. If we change to 4-3-3 I can see that happening.
Fair point. However the Bale transfer is probably one of the deals that forced the market to rocket in the first place.
Am I right in saying it was a world record at that time?
It was.
My personal take is everyone involved thought "right, that's that. No one is going to up 80 million for one player for a long time".
Then PSG, United and the lot showed up and went "hold my beer"
Hmmm haven’t seen him play, is he any good?
To think, Bale was a world record fee for £90,000,000 and since then five players have gone for higher fees.
Ridiculous.
Definitely stars on dark and gloomy nights. Been good since the beginning but really rose to prominence a few years agoHmmm haven’t seen him play, is he any good?
Many, many people claim that signings need to be done early, so they can have a pre season and train with the team. They say its paramount, and get all pissy when we sign players in late August.
The same people then go ballistic for January signings, and claim this player and that player are a must to achieve our targets come May.
Suddenly the need for a pre season has zero importance and a new player can suddenly hit the deck running and propel us to glory in 4 months.
Poch didnt forget about Moura, he simply chose not to throw him under the bus. Yet people are still clambering around for a new AM. If we hadnt signed him in January, they'd be shitting it now that Liverpool might sign him.
Now we have him, they want Zaha.
We’re in a price bubble right now with TV rights booming the market. It can’t last forever but it will last for a few more years.
Then consider how many of our first team would currently go for more than £90million, three, maybe 4 at a push.
Fair point. Never claimed he's 100% right no one is...
But why should i trust you....
