The Daily ITK Discussion Thread 22nd May
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Also wondering why isn't there a Malcom thread? because In January the Itk were pretty confident of us signing him either in Jan or summer but there hasn't been any news about him now.
doctor stefan Freud
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I bet Daniel's clan is fucking invincible. You probably have to pay him to attack you, that's how good he is
Hercules
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I want to be careful how I say this. De Lgit is our main defensive priority signing. If we get the green light from Ajax and player, we would deal, even with Toby still not sold, as we accept, and both sides are amicable, and he is exploring his options, whilst we negotiate with a noted club over here, and abroad. Citeh were keen, but not so much now. Probably to do with them wanting Lgit as well.
I am very reliably informed we in my connections opinion are his preferred. It is about the auction, as Ajax wants as much as 70m for him. If we feel that if we matched that, he would be ours, Daniel would structure a deal whilst he winces. This is the market we are in. My maths reflects a total cost of circa 170m, were we to get our targets. If Martial does not materialise, there is an under the radar player abroad at same age for under 20m, by some stretch. And this one would be a very good signing.
We have a choice of 4 CM’s, some in media, and one not so. We have a specific target in Germany, if we get our maths right.
We are willing to sanction those deals (if they can be done relatively quick) before selling. We would then recover that through Toby, Sissoko, Serge, Wanyama, The 2 N’s, VJ, FL.
Because major clubs are also in for same players, we have to tread carefully. We have been talking since January in some cases, and earlier in others. The negatives is WC, our window. We have to negotiate through this.
I am very reliably informed we in my connections opinion are his preferred. It is about the auction, as Ajax wants as much as 70m for him. If we feel that if we matched that, he would be ours, Daniel would structure a deal whilst he winces. This is the market we are in. My maths reflects a total cost of circa 170m, were we to get our targets. If Martial does not materialise, there is an under the radar player abroad at same age for under 20m, by some stretch. And this one would be a very good signing.
We have a choice of 4 CM’s, some in media, and one not so. We have a specific target in Germany, if we get our maths right.
We are willing to sanction those deals (if they can be done relatively quick) before selling. We would then recover that through Toby, Sissoko, Serge, Wanyama, The 2 N’s, VJ, FL.
Because major clubs are also in for same players, we have to tread carefully. We have been talking since January in some cases, and earlier in others. The negatives is WC, our window. We have to negotiate through this.
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Lilbaz
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Thanks herc. I'm guessing that the 170m is a gross figure rather thann net especially with ffp 2.0 coming in on the 24th that will limit clubs to a net spend of €100m. Unless that doesn't effect this transfer window. (Not a question just speculation).
Either way exciting times. Hopefully it doesn't all go to shit.
Either way exciting times. Hopefully it doesn't all go to shit.
Hercules
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Correct-Gross
CantSmileWithoutYou
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Thanks Herc. Very comprehensive.
On De ligt, I must admit, even I winced at that figure...
On De ligt, I must admit, even I winced at that figure...
arunspurs
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Atleast Martial & De Ligt not playing world cup. So, should be able to negotiate even during WC.
Indisguise
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I can't believe I'm going to say this but how on earth is an 18/19 year old defender unproven in the PL worth that kind of money. Madness. I don't think I want him now.
CantSmileWithoutYou
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Gross....
Sends shivers down my spine. Reminds me of Travelcards, Hard Verk and Christians....
SpartanSpur
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£150-200m gross spend really would be a statement of intent, especially if only on 3-4 players. Fingers crossed things fall into place!
Cornpattbuck
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Hmm, that sounds mental to be honest...
dirtyh
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Thanks herc as always, just love the way you give the updates as much as the info itself. Fits in with trix too in that we’re willing to sacrifice several tier 2 players for a single tier 1, reducing our squad number but increasing the base quality. This has to be the way to go if we’re truly going to keep competing.
LexingtonSpurs
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De Ligt is considered the better prospect between he and Davinson Sanchez.
There is a reason Man City are in for him - when they could have any defender in the world.
Indisguise
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They're welcome to him at that price.
robertgoulet
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I conflated gross with net at first and was a bit apoplectic.
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