Gaspode Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I'm finding it quite funny that the PL is being pillaged for talent by the Saudis - for years they've bought the cream of European football - now the boot is on the other foot and a lot of the owners will be thinking that they simply can't compete.... I may feel diferently if we're in the PL in the next few years, but as it stands, I'm loving them losing out.... Anon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Gaspode said: I'm finding it quite funny that the PL is being pillaged for talent by the Saudis - for years they've bought the cream of European football - now the boot is on the other foot and a lot of the owners will be thinking that they simply can't compete.... I may feel diferently if we're in the PL in the next few years, but as it stands, I'm loving them losing out.... That isn't what's happening though. What's happened is the likes of Chelsea have spent way too much on players and put them on way too much per week and the only place they can dump contracts like that to try and comply with FFP is Saudi Arabia. Most of the players going are way past their peak too. Ruben Neves is probably the only one who could be argued is in his prime, but even that that, Wolves are in a tough financial position and were forced to be a selling club... and found the easiest dance partner going to get them out the hole. Edited July 12, 2023 by Srg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 47 minutes ago, Srg said: That isn't what's happening though. What's happened is the likes of Chelsea have spent way too much on players and put them on way too much per week and the only place they can dump contracts like that to try and comply with FFP is Saudi Arabia. Most of the players going are way past their peak too. Ruben Neves is probably the only one who could be argued is in his prime, but even that that, Wolves are in a tough financial position and were forced to be a selling club... and found the easiest dance partner going to get them out the hole. Firminho? Mitrovic? Rodrigo from Leeds? - possibly Henderson? - all more than capable of still playing in the PL, but they're being offered crazy contracts and walking away leaving the PL poorer for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 3 hours ago, StarterForTen said: A good journo friend of mine is claiming that Saudi are after Harry Kane with a $100million a year three season contract and a £100m transfer fee. No chance does he take that move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Gaspode said: Firminho? Mitrovic? Rodrigo from Leeds? - possibly Henderson? - all more than capable of still playing in the PL, but they're being offered crazy contracts and walking away leaving the PL poorer for it.... Firmino is 31, Rodrigo is 32 and Henderson is 33. a bit part player, one who went down and one who is on the cusp of being replaced. You need stronger evidence than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspode Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Srg said: Firmino is 31, Rodrigo is 32 and Henderson is 33. a bit part player, one who went down and one who is on the cusp of being replaced. You need stronger evidence than that. I really don’t - my opinion is equally as valid as yours….and I note that you didn’t mention Mitrovic who’s 28….. i-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, Gaspode said: I really don’t - my opinion is equally as valid as yours….and I note that you didn’t mention Mitrovic who’s 28….. To be fair, haven't Fulham ruled out him leaving? Just as important to them as Kane is to Spurs, would take something nuts to release him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, Gaspode said: I really don’t - my opinion is equally as valid as yours….and I note that you didn’t mention Mitrovic who’s 28….. Your opinion is valid when you give proper evidence to have it. You haven’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reggie Greenwood Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 10 hours ago, David said: Should send the money to Leicester St John’s Ambulance to pay off the debt Fester still haven’t paid after stuffing them when they went into Admin cheating their way into the Prem archram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 If Rooney does end up there, hopefully he will go for Jake. I Iike Jake Rooney and don't want to see him go, but not sure we can turn down 150 million. Ambitious and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I remember Anzhi Makachkala (?) doing this with the likes of Hulk and Roberto Carlos. Didn't work I remember Chinese teams doing it with the likes of Oscar and Feillaini. Didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said: I remember Anzhi Makachkala (?) doing this with the likes of Hulk and Roberto Carlos. Didn't work I remember Chinese teams doing it with the likes of Oscar and Feillaini. Didn't work. Saudi seem far more serious about it though. Buying Newcastle, the whole sport of golf, etc. Not saying it will end up working, but I'd give it a much better chance than Russia and China. TigerTedd and ariotofmyown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 If that’s the genuine offer, then I struggle to see how any involved can reject it. Mbappe. Insane amounts of money, Mbappe ends up at Madrid anyway, PSG avoid any FFP sanctions and Saudi soaks up the financial burden whilst getting a one year reputation boost for the league. Mbappe has won everything except for the Champions League, which probably won’t happen until he goes to Real Madrid anyway. Tamworthram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Insanity. That's what that is. Total, complete and utter insanity. Great player, but you cannot justify those numbers for a one year deal. Premier ram and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, David said: Insanity. That's what that is. Total, complete and utter insanity. Great player, but you cannot justify those numbers for a one year deal. Yet further evidence that football at the top level is irreparably broken. Makes League One more attractive, in all honesty. FlyBritishMidland, ariotofmyown, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alty_Ram Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Wow, just wow.. completely bonkers money and situation. Wonder what that'll do to already insane premier league fees and wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I can’t understand why the Saudi’s would do that just to have Mbappe for one year? Are they really that wealthy that $1bn (fee + wages) is just chump change for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said: I can’t understand why the Saudi’s would do that just to have Mbappe for one year? Are they really that wealthy that $1bn (fee + wages) is just chump change for them? Yes, they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Anyone else think the Saudi’s ultimate goal could be to create a super league themselves? Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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