Article seems to contradict itself somewhat with the content.
Yes theoretically Alderweireld could be here until summer 2020 if we take up option of extra year in summer 2019.
But taking up this option allows a time slot where he can walk for £25 million if release clause met.
Surely Mr Levy is not that naive as the article basically sees him stating "don't worry gaffer it's two and a half years. "
Just highlights the concerns of many of the fans IMO as opposed to calming the situation.
At some point Levy will have to increase the wage ceiling- big time-the question is when.
With Harry`s contract setting the highest amount, which I believe is a little more than a hundred thousand(chicken feed), spurs are left open to nearly any other team-as far as wages are concerned. It seems to be a dangerous game based on the Poch factor. Jenas is convinced there could be a mass exodus and seems to know a little bit about the background situation.
Can only wait and see and only hope Levy has it all in his grip
A figure of speach- if two important players leave that is a mass exodusWhen have these "mass exoduses" ever happened?
A figure of speach- if two important players leave that is a mass exodus
I don't even remember us losing two important players at a time. Certainly not because of wages.
Berbatov & Keane in the same summer was such an example - wages certainly played a part
Berbatov & Keane in the same summer was such an example - wages certainly played a part
But our position is a little different now, compared to recent history. We have way more talent to lose.The only example...
The only example...
Modric and Van Der Vaart left in the same window. But the latter was the manager's (odd) choice. That was also I think the same summer that Ledley retired.