Callum Wilson signs for Newcastle

[wrd]

Sky aren't going to be part of the negotiating so we shouldn't take their valuations with any sense of value.

Bournemouth have a very low turnover and their financial situation means they are going to need to get players off their books just to survive. Fraser has already left on a free transfer. Wilson is said to be on £60k a week though some sources have his wage as high as £110k. That kind of salary can cripple a club like Bournemouth in the Championship.

If we are willing to pay a fee and his salary and there is little other interest then we are in the driving seat. They can ask for £20m all they want in the end they will sell him for the best offer they can get.

I have no idea about big business but I believe Levy's way of doing business could pay dividends in the current situation.

These aren't exactly the key signings this summer either so these are the sort of transfers you'd be happy to leave until the last minute.

 

[mill]

These aren't exactly the key signings this summer either so these are the sort of transfers you'd be happy to leave until the last minute.

At bargain fees though they’ll probably have quite a few suitors

 

[dontcallme]

It’s gonna be a buyers market this summer cash rich clubs could really take advantage of it, shame I can’t see enic grasping this opportunity

I really wouldn't be so sure about that.

In the past Levy and ENIC successfully took advantage of other club's poor financial situation, notably Leeds and West Ham when they got relegated.

If we can buy the likes of Brooks for a reasonable fee now it is very possible that his price will skyrocket if the markets normalise in the next 2 seasons.

This period is an investment opportunity which we have generally done well at.

 

[mill]

I really wouldn't be so sure about that.

In the past Levy and ENIC successfully took advantage of other club's poor financial situation, notably Leeds and West Ham when they got relegated.

If we can buy the likes of Brooks for a reasonable fee now it is very possible that his price will skyrocket if the markets normalise in the next 2 seasons.

This period is an investment opportunity which we have generally done well at.

I hope so

 

[wrd]

At bargain fees though they’ll probably have quite a few suitors

Yeah possibly but right now we only have space for Wilson or King realistically. I know we scouted Ake extensively but I was personally never convinced due to his height and I doubt Jose would go for that either.

 

[yankspurs]

It’s gonna be a buyers market this summer cash rich clubs could really take advantage of it, shame I can’t see enic grasping this opportunity

The club is to be self sufficient. Joe Lewis will not invest in the club, whether to keep it afloat or to help it compete. He’ll for sure reap the benefits when he sells it for £2bn though.

 

[mill]

Yeah possibly but right now we only have space for Wilson or King realistically. I know we scouted Ake extensively but I was personally never convinced due to his height and I doubt Jose would go for that either.

Yeah we know getting players out first is big concern when it comes to bringing players in and I do worry about that being a problem for us this summer, if it is to be a buyers window we won’t get the value we want for our own players we want out

 

[dontcallme]

The club is to be self sufficient. Joe Lewis will not invest in the club, whether to keep it afloat or to help it compete. He’ll for sure reap the benefits when he sells it for £2bn though.

While that is true our turnover has massively increased since ENIC took over. Our turnover is much higher than other club's and we can invest in players with relying on a sugar daddy.

I just hope Levy sees the opportunity and gets the deals done.

 

[Yiddo100]

These aren't exactly the key signings this summer either so these are the sort of transfers you'd be happy to leave until the last minute.

If he’s on 110k a week I’d imagine Bournemouth would want to get rid sharpish, leaving it until the last week of window would cost them at least a million in wages, which I don’t think they can really afford to do

 

[wrd]

If he’s on 110k a week I’d imagine Bournemouth would want to get rid sharpish, leaving it until the last week of window would cost them at least a million in wages, which I don’t think they can really afford to do

Well they'd have to sharpishly drop that alleged 20 mill valuation. 8-10 mill looks like good business for Wilson which could allow us to spend finances in other positions at a time where things are ridiculously tight. however if we're heading to that 15-20 valuation then you question whether we might be best to look elsewhere.

 

[dontcallme]

If he’s on 110k a week I’d imagine Bournemouth would want to get rid sharpish, leaving it until the last week of window would cost them at least a million in wages, which I don’t think they can really afford to do

What is the source of this £110k? Other than a Sun story every other source I have read has him on around £60k.

Not saying the £110k is wrong of course.

 

[Yiddo100]

What is the source of this £110k? Other than a Sun story every other source I have read has him on around £60k.

Not saying the £110k is wrong of course.

I have no idea, just the money I’ve been seeing floating about, could be on 60k though

 

[Yiddo100]

Well they'd have to sharpishly drop that alleged 20 mill valuation. 8-10 mill looks like good business for Wilson which could allow us to spend finances in other positions at a time where things are ridiculously tight. however if we're heading to that 15-20 valuation then you question whether we might be best to look elsewhere.

Think if we could get him for £15m it’s a good price, knows the league, scores goals and is English. There is the case of his injuries but looking at our other supposed target (Milik) he has also had his fair share and he comes with a much bigger price

 

[Dillspur]

I mean, I'm confused by this post because it's the sort of reply I'd expect if I had said we should sign Solanke and not what I actually said which was that I think our 18 year old youth player could overtake him starting for bournemouth quickly

Very strange post.

It was a bit strange, and wasn't meant how it was received. He's a poor player, I don't rate him at all, I still wonder how pool got nearly 20m for him.

 

[kent brockman]

Whereas 100k is quite a hefty wage for a backup player, that is basically what we paid Llorente.

 

[wrd]

Think if we could get him for £15m it’s a good price, knows the league, scores goals and is English. There is the case of his injuries but looking at our other supposed target (Milik) he has also had his fair share and he comes with a much bigger price

Yeah but I think then I'd be looking at different talent like Watkins (admittedly no prem experience) but is a lot younger, has a release clause of 18 mill and hasn't the same history of injuries and looks a very good talent. My real real preference is to sign Gedhart from Wigan and loan him out and bring in some1 experienced on loan ourselves for the short term.

 

[dontcallme]

It was a bit strange, and wasn't meant how it was received. He's a poor player, I don't rate him at all, I still wonder how pool got nearly 20m for him.

Pool have done well in recent years selling players for good fees. There was a time we got good fees for the likes of Wimmer, O'Hara, Dawson etc but for whatever reason haven't sold players for good fees in recent years.

 

[Montalbano]

He's going to be a Tottenham player this season, I can smell it.

Signing him won't be dropping panties but £10m for a striker of his quality and experience is peanuts.

...and we're in the market for peanuts.

 

[rawhide]

If he’s on 110k a week I’d imagine Bournemouth would want to get rid sharpish, leaving it until the last week of window would cost them at least a million in wages, which I don’t think they can really afford to do

Alternatively, if they hold out on their price and get at least £1m more than was originally offered by doing so, their financial situation is improved slightly.

What is the source of this £110k? Other than a Sun story every other source I have read has him on around £60k.

Not saying the £110k is wrong of course.

I don’t know about the source, but I can see it being £60k basic with easily achievable bonuses. You know, like we’ve done in the past...

 

[Japhet]

Whereas 100k is quite a hefty wage for a backup player, that is basically what we paid Llorente.

I don't know what money Wilson is on, but imagine if we had him last season with Kane and Son out and we bagged a few more points and made it to the CL. That would then be a sound investment. Making it into the cash cow that is the CL is what it's all about for us now, like it or not.