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Can’t be, Ben Hamer has already signed for the Wendies

Indeed, and I think it’s clear we’re keeping a tighter control on wages now by refusing to pay Iversen’s 20k a week. Long term contracts on obscene wages really did screw us over.
The fee will be amortised over the length of his contract yeah - I’d guess at 3 years rather than 4

That’s some effort you’ve put in there… more effort than most journalists put into their articles

Now I did like Sibley but you must be his dad or something. He ain’t that good, I’ll be staggered if he even hits 10 goals this season… though he’ll put at least one past us, I’m certain of that.

Exactly. I’m never a massive fan of loans of “older” players. You just end up paying potentially a fortune in wages for a player who isn’t yours at the end of the season - and you can’t derive any value from. Younger loans such as Ozoh are different of course, because their wages tend to be lower and they’re sometimes of a level of quality that you simply cannot purchase in this division. But otherwise, permanent transfers are generally much better imo - you’ve got yourselves an asset that way.

Certainly a lot smarter way of spending. For example let’s say this year we paid the full 750k up front and give Zetterström 10k a week that’s 1.27 million for the year. I’d imagine Leicester would want a small loan fee for Iversen lets say 200k and then + his 20k wages that’s 1.24 million that’s is basically paying roughly 30k just to sort out a long term goalie rather than kicking the can further down the road. Definitely a good investment and Internal decision on our behalf. 

Absolutely, and that’s a very important point. Whilst I’ve obviously never watch Goudmijn or Zetterström play (so they could be complete disasters) - at the very least I’m more impressed by our recruitment strategy than I have been in the past. 
Previously we were very lazy, just signing whichever players had done well the season prior on highly inflated fees - the sort of scouting most on this forum could have done! We’ve taken a much more imaginative approach this window, looking abroad for players other teams may not have considered where there are bargains to be had. Like you say, signing younger players is also very important, as you are much more likely to recoup the fee you spent (and maybe even some profit on top!) when you sell them. 
Overall, much more impressed with the recruitment strategy this summer. Time will tell on how good our scouting is - but at the very least we’re now FINALLY putting the effort in. Kudos to the new head of recruitment, the lazy approach under Mel was the worst part of his running the club imo (and so easy to fix!)

Absolutely, and that’s a very important point. Whilst I’ve obviously never watch Goudmijn or Zetterström play (so they could be complete disasters) - at the very least I’m more impressed by our recruitment strategy than I have been in the past. 
Previously we were very lazy, just signing whichever players had done well the season prior on highly inflated fees - the sort of scouting most on this forum could have done! We’ve taken a much more imaginative approach this window, looking abroad for players other teams may not have considered where there are bargains to be had. Like you say, signing younger players is also very important, as you are much more likely to recoup the fee you spent (and maybe even some profit on top!) when you sell them. 
Overall, much more impressed with the recruitment strategy this summer. Time will tell on how good our scouting is - but at the very least we’re now FINALLY putting the effort in. Kudos to the new head of recruitment, the lazy approach under Mel was the worst part of his running the club imo (and so easy to fix!)

Absolutely, and that’s a very important point. Whilst I’ve obviously never watch Goudmijn or Zetterström play (so they could be complete disasters) - at the very least I’m more impressed by our recruitment strategy than I have been in the past. 
Previously we were very lazy, just signing whichever players had done well the season prior on highly inflated fees - the sort of scouting most on this forum could have done! We’ve taken a much more imaginative approach this window, looking abroad for players other teams may not have considered where there are bargains to be had. Like you say, signing younger players is also very important, as you are much more likely to recoup the fee you spent (and maybe even some profit on top!) when you sell them. 
Overall, much more impressed with the recruitment strategy this summer. Time will tell on how good our scouting is - but at the very least we’re now FINALLY putting the effort in. Kudos to the new head of recruitment, the lazy approach under Mel was the worst part of his running the club imo (and so easy to fix!)

Just in case the Jarrell Quansah link wasn't silly enough, I present to you... 
Remember the Puyol rumour from before?

Been a long time since I’ve posted on here but coincidentally Jacob is actually a friend of a Swedish friend of mine so thought I’d share what I know about him.
I know he wanted to leave Djurgårdens this summer but did not expect Derby to be in for him (heard asking price was around 2 million at the start of the summer). I haven’t been told specific financial details of the deal with Derby but it’s significantly less than that. So far the agreement is only verbal but as of now I would be surprised if he wasn’t a Derby player by early next week.
As a player he’s aggressive coming for the ball especially from crosses. Doesn’t just stand on his line. His best attribute is his shot stopping and he’s agile for a big man. His long balls are good as well, they create chances and he has had some assists from them.
He had a very serious concussion injury when he was younger which nearly made him stop playing football and kept him out for 1.5 years. That’s why he now wears a helmet when playing.
As a person I’ve heard he’s down to earth and very smart and hard working. He actually studied to be a doctor whilst playing for Djurgårdens. His English is also fantastic and definitely fits the type of person Warne looks for.
Personally very excited about this deal, good value for a good player with potential. Recruitment has been very impressive so far!

Absolutely, and that’s a very important point. Whilst I’ve obviously never watch Goudmijn or Zetterström play (so they could be complete disasters) - at the very least I’m more impressed by our recruitment strategy than I have been in the past. 
Previously we were very lazy, just signing whichever players had done well the season prior on highly inflated fees - the sort of scouting most on this forum could have done! We’ve taken a much more imaginative approach this window, looking abroad for players other teams may not have considered where there are bargains to be had. Like you say, signing younger players is also very important, as you are much more likely to recoup the fee you spent (and maybe even some profit on top!) when you sell them. 
Overall, much more impressed with the recruitment strategy this summer. Time will tell on how good our scouting is - but at the very least we’re now FINALLY putting the effort in. Kudos to the new head of recruitment, the lazy approach under Mel was the worst part of his running the club imo (and so easy to fix!)

Absolutely, and that’s a very important point. Whilst I’ve obviously never watch Goudmijn or Zetterström play (so they could be complete disasters) - at the very least I’m more impressed by our recruitment strategy than I have been in the past. 
Previously we were very lazy, just signing whichever players had done well the season prior on highly inflated fees - the sort of scouting most on this forum could have done! We’ve taken a much more imaginative approach this window, looking abroad for players other teams may not have considered where there are bargains to be had. Like you say, signing younger players is also very important, as you are much more likely to recoup the fee you spent (and maybe even some profit on top!) when you sell them. 
Overall, much more impressed with the recruitment strategy this summer. Time will tell on how good our scouting is - but at the very least we’re now FINALLY putting the effort in. Kudos to the new head of recruitment, the lazy approach under Mel was the worst part of his running the club imo (and so easy to fix!)

That'll be that deal with Spreadex you see!

And, particularly in the case of Kenzo and Jacob (easier to spell), if they do well they’ll have a decent sell on fee should we need to sell them, hopefully not!!  There’s a difference between £500k - £1m on players in their early to mid-20’s than £3m on players over or approaching 30.  Shackell, Johnson and Butterfield still bring me out in cold sweats!!  And none were needed!!

He's fine, everyone. Nothing to worry about.

Agree 100%. This level of fee in the Championship is nothing to worry about considering the funds we should have available to us. That’s the point I was making that people shouldn’t panic.
I think years of financial mismanagement by Mel have left people terrified of spending any money at all. £1.5m is absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of fees paid in the Championship - and we have to spend some money to be able to compete. Not obscene amounts which put the club in danger, but enough to be competitive. The deals we have made so far fall into the latter category - and we have the funds to make them given we’ve had additional unexpected income from sell on fees this window.

Agree 100%. This level of fee in the Championship is nothing to worry about considering the funds we should have available to us. That’s the point I was making that people shouldn’t panic.
I think years of financial mismanagement by Mel have left people terrified of spending any money at all. £1.5m is absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of fees paid in the Championship - and we have to spend some money to be able to compete. Not obscene amounts which put the club in danger, but enough to be competitive. The deals we have made so far fall into the latter category - and we have the funds to make them given we’ve had additional unexpected income from sell on fees this window.

Agree 100%. This level of fee in the Championship is nothing to worry about considering the funds we should have available to us. That’s the point I was making that people shouldn’t panic.
I think years of financial mismanagement by Mel have left people terrified of spending any money at all. £1.5m is absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of fees paid in the Championship - and we have to spend some money to be able to compete. Not obscene amounts which put the club in danger, but enough to be competitive. The deals we have made so far fall into the latter category - and we have the funds to make them given we’ve had additional unexpected income from sell on fees this window.

Agree 100%. This level of fee in the Championship is nothing to worry about considering the funds we should have available to us. That’s the point I was making that people shouldn’t panic.
I think years of financial mismanagement by Mel have left people terrified of spending any money at all. £1.5m is absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of fees paid in the Championship - and we have to spend some money to be able to compete. Not obscene amounts which put the club in danger, but enough to be competitive. The deals we have made so far fall into the latter category - and we have the funds to make them given we’ve had additional unexpected income from sell on fees this window.

The guy who’s just gone to warm his arse on a bench, or the younger, taller, infinitely more handsome international goalkeeper playing European football with a cool name?

It’s worth nothing because @SECornerRAM is god, but I have also just separately been told that this one is happening.

It’s worth nothing because @SECornerRAM is god, but I have also just separately been told that this one is happening.

It’s worth nothing because @SECornerRAM is god, but I have also just separately been told that this one is happening.