It seems to be an argument we have semi-annually around here, but with our current squad and the greatness of Bale, it begs questioning: Are you in favor of the club taking a bit of risk this summer and spending more than they bring in from outgoing transfers?
I'm not talking about a massive spending spree. Instead Im wondering whether people believe spending 30 million pounds on two players whose wages we could afford (like Cabaye and Michu for instance) is worth going into a bit of debt for in the short term? The purchase of these two players would likely have to occur before current players are sold, but one would expect Levy to at least offload a few players like BAE, Dempsey, Huddledtone, as Defoe, and blunt the initial outlay on two pricier early signings.
However, is this too much to risk? I personally don't believe so, but i suspect there are some very impassioned fans here who believe the club simply cannot afford that relatively modest (compared to past spending afforded to new managers) amount given our stadium ambitions.
Doesn't the potential sale of Bale in one or two years time mitigate the risks associated with a 20 million pound net spend? Again, Im not interested in smashing our wage structure. Instead, the two players I've listed above follow the Dembele model. Prime, proven players who are versatile and will walk into our starting 11.
I believe this is the debate we will be having all summer. Can Daniel Levy justify a modest net spend given the development of Bale and the quality of AVB as a young manager? Ill be interested to read any dissenting opinions, even if you believe we need a heavy dose of austerity in the near term.
I'm not talking about a massive spending spree. Instead Im wondering whether people believe spending 30 million pounds on two players whose wages we could afford (like Cabaye and Michu for instance) is worth going into a bit of debt for in the short term? The purchase of these two players would likely have to occur before current players are sold, but one would expect Levy to at least offload a few players like BAE, Dempsey, Huddledtone, as Defoe, and blunt the initial outlay on two pricier early signings.
However, is this too much to risk? I personally don't believe so, but i suspect there are some very impassioned fans here who believe the club simply cannot afford that relatively modest (compared to past spending afforded to new managers) amount given our stadium ambitions.
Doesn't the potential sale of Bale in one or two years time mitigate the risks associated with a 20 million pound net spend? Again, Im not interested in smashing our wage structure. Instead, the two players I've listed above follow the Dembele model. Prime, proven players who are versatile and will walk into our starting 11.
I believe this is the debate we will be having all summer. Can Daniel Levy justify a modest net spend given the development of Bale and the quality of AVB as a young manager? Ill be interested to read any dissenting opinions, even if you believe we need a heavy dose of austerity in the near term.
