Wouldn’t it be sensible to see the new TV deal before agreeing any more contracts. Saw Amazon May throw hat in ring, if that happens it could go crazy. They could up the money by 30%. With rough calculations that would be an extra £40m a season.
Steven Sessegnon is a right footed RB, who no doubt has versatility but that is definitely his main position. I would go on to say I don't think we need him as we have KWP and Hinds but if he is needed to bring in Ryan then so be it I guessI think everyone does to be honest. I don't know much about Steven but yes, he is his twin. Literally. Left footed left back/left mid. Both are also the cousins of Stephane Sessegnon, played for West Brom and Sunderland.
Pochettino talks about Barkley in his book and how he showed a lack of respect when he celebrated his goal before scoring against Bournemouth in Feb 2017. He speaks in depth about the importance of what players are like as people (their mental attitude) as much as their skills as footballers when considering to sign them. Reading that is at odds with Barkley becoming his number 1 transfer target 6 months later.
I would recommend the book to those who on here who talk about Poch leaving if he is not backed in the transfer market. It is hardly a literary masterpiece but he discusses how big money signings can upset the balance of the team, it is more difficult to leave them on the bench and how academy players bring more desire to win.
It would certainly make for a more informed transfers tread. Imagine that!
Steven Sessegnon is a right footed RB, who no doubt has versatility but that is definitely his main position. I would go on to say I don't think we need him as we have KWP and Hinds but if he is needed to bring in Ryan then so be it I guess
Also I'm pretty sure they're not related to Stephane where did you hear that?
I think they're his cousins.
Got the info from transfermarkt. Says left footed left back. So does Soccerway. May be wrong: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/steven-sessegnon/profil/spieler/406558
Wikipedia says they're cousins of Stephane.
Cheers. It would make sense, it's such a rare surname, but just never came across any information/evidence that suggested it
That reminds me of the brilliant Scooby gif posted in the summer for Ryan SessegnonI'd like to say that I'm enthusiastically anticipating the exciting transfers of both Kouassi Ryan Sessegnon and Zeze Steven Sessegnon, cousins of Sunderland's erstwhile striker Stephane Sessegnon, but sadly I just can't do it.
Bloody lisp.
Cheers. It would make sense, it's such a rare surname, but just never came across any information/evidence that suggested it
WHAT? Some other ITK said they certainly ARE!Rob & A&C Trust me, they are no mugs.
We don’t know who ANY of the potential investors are atm.That stadium still costs £700m+. Unless a huge investor comes in that we dont know about, i think we should temper expectations on the players we sign.
I've followed and heard about them for the last 2/3 years now and one of the first things I did was check if they were related to Stephane as it's such a rare name and never found anything. No ones ever mentioned it in that time as well, and I just did a search on google of Ryan Sessegnon and Stephane and couldn't find anything.
Where did you hear that. I know tiger said they were his nephews
Did anyone seriously expect any different this window, we haven't signed anyone of note in January for years and we wont this month either....!
Levy was never going to back his manager on a player he could sign for free in 6 months, he clearly gambled and it backfired, I don't believe the Poch didn't want him, sorry not ITK bashing but Poch wanted him IMO.
Re this super signing in the summer, sorry bored of this now.... wasn't the same gonna happen in August transfer window? I assume we will be announcing the new season tickets/stadium costs soon for GA.
I truly do believe Levy has taken us as far as he can financially and he has done wonders but days of signing big players and pushing on when we desperately need reinforcement (now) will not happen under his stewardship.
I know a lot will disagree but this is my opinion and would be delighted to be wrong
Great to hear Herc.In one of my earlier posts before this window, I stated we would be upping contracts to be on par with top 4 clubs in the summer.
The more I think about this one the more I’m glad we didn’t get him.15-20mil transfer fee 100k per week for 5 years wages plus agents fees etc is well in excess of 40 mil. That's just for Barkley, and if it doesn't work out injury wise we are stuck with that, or at least the bulk of it.