I think it cost him his potential move to Arsenal, but maybe not other clubs. That was Ivan’s opportunity to be humble, admit his mistakes, apologise and then move on. Yet he instead chose to use those moments to make excuses for his actions.
I just do not see that going down well with Arteta at all, because it really speaks to his character.
Plus I get the distinct feeling that some of our players really don’t like him.
No way he is going to cost £100m in the summer…his contract will be run down by then. Reckon we are talking about £50-60m to sign him in the summer. Very affordable for most PL clubs.
It’ll be interesting to see what his market is in the summer. I think he is in an awkward spot at the moment with his age, FFP and Brentford’s potential demands.
There’s also the fact that some of the top sides are already sorted up front.
I think Arsenal and Chelsea being interested was what shot valuation way up and now both are looking elsewhere.
I know for a fact Levy ain’t paying anything crazy for him and Newcastle are up in the air a bit with their European status for next season. Villa have Watkins.
Could he end up at West Ham maybe?
Frank said: “£100m plus?.. What would you pay for a striker that guarantees you 20-plus goals? And this is 20 goals for a mid-table club. What can he do in a bigger club?”
That’s why the 100m fogure is always flying about.
But to be clear, defs agree with you that it’ll be closer to 50m than 100m, Frank and Brentford are just talking a big game.