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Luis Diaz signs for Liverpool

SpartanSpur

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I love that even the media is starting to point out how we are always £10-15m out on this major transfer attempts and rarely bridge that gap.
 

synththfc

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I love that even the media is starting to point out how we are always £10-15m out on this major transfer attempts and rarely bridge that gap.
Because it happens every single window. We have a target who would be a marquee signing for us, make a derisory bid, and when the club quotes us with a realistic number we say "we don't quite have the finances for that" and it's really fucking tiring when you can see it coming a mile away.
 

SpartanSpur

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Because it happens every single window. We have a target who would be a marquee signing for us, make a derisory bid, and when the club quotes us with a realistic number we say "we don't quite have the finances for that" and it's really fucking tiring when you can see it coming a mile away.

I agree. About time the club got called out with it in public. I genuinely think we are 1-2 poor windows away from ENIC being in a Mike Ashley situation, where all the fans want them out and everyone outside the club knows it and agrees.
 

mil1lion

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As much as I want us to get this guy, is it not a bit weird that we are willing/or at least trying to push the boat out on a LW, when we already have 3 at the club (Bergwijn, Son and Gil). I know Bergwijn is potentially seen as a ST by Conte, Son is two footed, and Gil could potentially evolve into a RW, but it seems just seem like weird squad building from Paratici, considering Gil was only bought in the summer. It's pretty clear to me that Paratici has a list of players he really likes and if they become available he'll push very hard to sign them, even if they aren't the right profile, which is a bit worrying.
I've always had the impression that if a top quality prospect becomes attainable then we will move for them. I don't think position tends to come into it with the clubs thinking. If he turns out to be world class I guess it doesn't matter. I guess we'll have Diaz, Son, Moura, Gil as inside forwards and Kane and Bergwijn central. We just need a number 9 in the summer to replace Bergwijn for better balance. If Bergwijn impresses though maybe we loan Gil and shift Bergwijn to inside forward for next season. This guy just sounds like a too good to lose out on type of signing.
 

Matthew

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dan kp saying porto only own 80% of his rights, making the deal complicated. why do we try this deals with only a week left? was the same with dybala!
 

Pekoni

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Surely a prudent to agree everything with a club before bidding? Not low balling hoping.
Surely you must understand how negotiations work? We say that we're willing to pay this much for the players and they reply with the amount they want. This continues until hopefully you can reach an agreement.
 

Trix

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I am fucking sick to death of ENIC holding this club back, same old shit every window.
Then take it to the fucking Enic thread. I'm sick to death of reading the same anti Enic/Levy stuff in every single thread, every window.
 
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Trix

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dan kp saying porto only own 80% of his rights, making the deal complicated. why do we try this deals with only a week left? was the same with dybala!
Perhaps the reason for the reported 48 hour deadline?
 

Samcthfc

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Then take to the fucking Enic thread. I'm sick to death of reading the same anti Enic/Levy stuff in every single thread, every window.
Okay fair point I do apologise. If we sign this guy I will donate £100 to this site as we’ve all been here before so I think my money is pretty safe however I would love to be proved wrong ?
 

yankspurs

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Then take to the fucking Enic thread. I'm sick to death of reading the same anti Enic/Levy stuff in every single thread, every window.
But in these threads & in transfer windows, you must realize its inevitable. If you dont like seeing ENIC get shit for their nonsense, then just log off the internet & turn off the tv.
 

Spursmatty87

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Surely you must understand how negotiations work? We say that we're willing to pay this much for the players and they reply with the amount they want. This continues until hopefully you can reach an agreement.
I agree but you do it all behind closed doors not with an official bid(if what’s reported is true).
 
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