40m doesnât seem that out of line once you apply the English tax. But why pay the English tax when you have other options? And why not at least have a look at Saliba before you buy another CB at all?
Because Edu and Arteta are hacks. It feels like our talent pool of transfer targets is very narrow tbh, we target alot of âknownâ quantities and players in England. This is an issue when the recruitment is lead by the âmanagerâ
Yup. Its also possible that theyâre worried about their jobs so they only want to look at players that have played in the PL and wonât need an adjustment period.
Not a good situation if the short term career interests of the decision makers are not aligned with the long term interests of the club.
In the end, Iâd be fine with it IF they also kept Saliba and sold Holding. But I donât expect that to happen.
If weâre paying ÂŁ40m for Ben White - which is by all accounts a good signing and a good player - then we are surely spending ÂŁ150m this summer as we try to acquire a star CM, CAM and RB + GK2.
Assessment : Need a first choice right back, backup left back, two first choice midfielders, a backup goalkeeper and possibly a first choice goal keeper.
Absolutely up for this. Young, hungry and only going to improve and ready for a step up the league. Actual completion for CB places too which means nobody can afford stupid fuck ups.