Summer Transfer Thread 16/17

by **Hero** Tue 10 May 2016, 11:49

First topic message reminder :

Was going to wait a couple of weeks but it's already kicking off today...

Bayern Munich have nabbed what was regarded as one of Man Utd's main transfer targets and signed the 18 year old wonderkid Renato Sanches from Benfica for £28m.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 00:21

Vardy decision today.

West Ham want Feghouli and Tore.

Townsend to leave Newcastle, Stoke or Southampton likely

by Guest Mon 06 Jun 2016, 09:10

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Townsend to leave Newcastle, Stoke or Southampton likely

Inevitable departure, but I heard it was Palace that have met the release clause. Pardew also sniffing around Tim Krul.

by Hammersmith harrier Mon 06 Jun 2016, 09:40

Bailly fits into Mourinho's modus operandi perfectly of signing a young, quick powerful centre back in the mould of Varane and Zouma.

by GSC Mon 06 Jun 2016, 10:02

Kante following Vardy out the exit door it seems, PSG for 20m is the mooted deal. Suspect Mahrez will see which way the winds blowing.

If I'm Leicester, I'm not sure I'm too eager to start a bidding war. Better to sell high before some of these players inevitably return back to regular form. Vardy in particular is 29, wouldn't be that fussed, take the 20m and run.

by Fernando Mon 06 Jun 2016, 10:53

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Vardy decision today.

Not entirely fussed either way. Better then Giroud but doesn't fit the way we play.

PS Feghouli is a Mr Winklechops.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 19:07

John wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Townsend to leave Newcastle, Stoke or Southampton likely

Inevitable departure, but I heard it was Palace that have met the release clause. Pardew also sniffing around Tim Krul.

That was the club I couldnt remember! Pards apparently wants Tomkins too, in if Everton go for Scott Dann.

by **Hero** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 19:43

West Ham priced out of move for Vardy:

"It was reported that one of our targets was Jamie Vardy, and while it is true that we would loved to have had him, the numbers being talked about in a potential move to Arsenal show that the market is going potty," Sullivan told the club's website.

"It is safe to say that signing him would have smashed our current wage structure and we are determined to buy players with good value in this mad market."

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 20:00

Sullivan has also confirmed on Twitter that we have no interest in Walcott or the Ox.

Rumour has it that Vardy upped his original wage demands to West Ham astronomically when Arsenal's interest became apparent. Can't blame him, hes worked up the leagues and got here late, needs to make the money whilst he can.

by GSC Mon 06 Jun 2016, 20:13

Would guess West Ham were always being used to price either Leicester or a bigger club up the ladder.

by **Hero** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 20:13

Presume he's wanting around the 150k mark, currently he's on 80k a week at Leicester which is joint highest with Schlupp.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 20:34

GSC wrote:Would guess West Ham were always being used to price either Leicester or a bigger club up the ladder.

I'd imagine right now that if he were given £150k or so from most clubs he'd have a look.

by Guest Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:30

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Sullivan has also confirmed on Twitter that we have no interest in Walcott or the Ox.

Rumour has it that Vardy upped his original wage demands to West Ham astronomically when Arsenal's interest became apparent. Can't blame him, hes worked up the leagues and got here late, needs to make the money whilst he can.

But he did that with Leicester. £80,000 a week x 3 years = 12.5 million pounds. How much is enough? Stay with Leicester and his loyalty will be amply rewarded even when he decides to hang up his boots. Leave and he may disappear into obscurity, a bench warmer for a bigger side. When he retires he won't be a legend of the bigger team. If the rest of the Leicester team fall apart because other players want out when they see Vardy leaving, then he might lose that hero worship status he currently has at Leicester. Some might even resent him. People are fickle. But good luck to him.

by GSC Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:32

Dont blame anyone who takes the money, I would.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:37

Has he been on £80k a week for three years? And £150K and ample bonuses id imagine, that puts you on stellar life. Im not great on the tax rate of the richest etc but if its 40% I think that takes about 5 mill from his near 13m. Hes got £7m to last a lifetime, and it easily could, but you go for the type of comfort that could give you a luxurious lifestyle and sets up your family for years.

by **Hero** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:43

No it only went to that in February, previously was £40k

by Azzy Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:46

Where on earth do you guys get your figures from? It's been reliably reported that Vardy is on £60k.

Take away pension contributions, tax and national insurance, and the typical high-earning footballer takes home just 40% of his 'pay' - so 'just' £1.3m on a £60k per week deal (per year).

If anything, he needs to sign for Arsenal. £120k a week for 4 years is £10m. I know I'd rather have £10m than £5.2m.

by Ent Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:51

Either way money wise he'll be very, very well off.

He's made it, he's rich, doesn't need to grab money if he doesn't want to. Should make a footballing decision.

by Guest Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:55

No I was assuming his Feb 2016 deal of £60,000 / week for three years was going to be at least improved to £80,000 / week. I am not sure how much Vardy has already - but that would also include various bonuses.

What I was also considering was that Vardy could dine out on reputation after his hangs up his boots if he showed loyalty to Leicester - jobs could appear for him associated with businesses in Leicester, the club itself and the current billionaire owners. He is also likely to make a fortune from his biography, various rights to his story, personal sponsorship, personal brand etc. As a "hero" to a city and football club - there will be money to made on that.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 22:58

I don't get this Vardy should show loyalty/owes it to Leicester rubbish

He's owes them nothing - clubs are more than happy to cut players whenever they see fit, and rarely if ever show real loyalty to players.

Vardy should go make as much money as he can while he can. Let's face it he's hardly an academic, so probably hasn't got a great career post football calling for him...

Any Leicester fans who turn on him if he does move should be outed and shamed as idiots

by **Hero** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 23:01

I've got the Vardy wage at £80k per week from here which shows all the Leicester wages:

WEEKLY WAGE CONTRACT LEFT
Kasper Schmeichel
29 £35,000 2 Year (2018)
Ben Hamer
28 £10,000 2 Year (2018)
Mark Schwarzer
43 £20,000 Last Year (2016)
Robert Huth
31 £45,000 2 Year (2018)
Wes Morgan
32 £30,000 1 Year (2017)
Liam Moore
23 £20,000 1 Year (2017)
Marcin Wasilewski 35 £20,000 Last Year (2016)
Jeffrey Schlupp 23 £30,000 3 Years (2019)
Christian Fuchs
29 £50,000 2 Year (2018)
Danny Simpson 29 £35,000 1 Year (2017)
Daniel Amartey (new signing)
21 £45,000 4 Years (2020)
N’Golo Kanté 24 £55,000 3 Years (2019)
Danny Drinkwater
25 £45,000 2 Year (2018)
Gökhan Inler (new signing)
31 £60,000 2 Year (2018)
Andy King
27 £30,000 2 Year (2018)
Matty James 24 £35,000 2 Year (2018)
Marc Albrighton 26 £35,000 2 Year (2018)
Demarai Gray
19 £5,000 4 Years (2020)
Riyad Mahrez (new deal)
24 £55,000 3 Years (2019)
Nathan Dyer (loaned-in) 28 Last Year (2016)
Jamie Vardy (new deal) 29 £80,000 3 Years (2019)
Shinji Okazaki 29 £60,000 3 Years (2019)
Leonardo Ulloa 29 £40,000

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 23:19

Man United want Matic.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 23:20

Also, Nore, all the things you've just stated he gets way more money on by moving to Arsenal. More prestige at Arsenal and more money to be had.

by Guest Mon 06 Jun 2016, 23:30

If he is a success at Arsenal - then yes. It would be another chapter in his story.

Ps: I think Leicester have to try to do everything to retain him - he was such an important component to Leicester's success. Not sure they could find an equivalent replacement. Leicester have like Arsenal got the Champions League to look forward to.

by **Hero** Mon 06 Jun 2016, 23:34

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Man United want Matic.

Much prefer Pjanic or Gomes.

by Fernando Tue 07 Jun 2016, 00:22

I literally don't care if he stays at Leicester or not. Unless we're going to change the way we play which is highly doubtful it's a waste of £20m.

Won't blame him for taking whoever offers more though all players do. The problem is people saying their going to stay and turn around and go.

by Ent Tue 07 Jun 2016, 00:47

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Man United want Matic.

Don't know why, thought he was rubbish this season.

by Ent Tue 07 Jun 2016, 00:48

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:I don't get this Vardy should show loyalty/owes it to Leicester rubbish

He's owes them nothing - clubs are more than happy to cut players whenever they see fit, and rarely if ever show real loyalty to players.

Vardy should go make as much money as he can while he can. Let's face it he's hardly an academic, so probably hasn't got a great career post football calling for him...

Any Leicester fans who turn on him if he does move should be outed and shamed as idiots

They did buy him from Non league for big money and support him through a big injury.

If there is any pro footballer that owes a club loyalty it is him.

by GSC Tue 07 Jun 2016, 07:07

And he repaid that by helping fire them to a PL title.

by Ent Tue 07 Jun 2016, 08:24

Also didn't fire him after the racism issue, when they had done that with other players. Though that is probably because he had value to the club.

by Guest Tue 07 Jun 2016, 08:27

Footballing decision, you move to Arsenal. Financial decision, you move to Arsenal. No brainer, end off.

by Ent Tue 07 Jun 2016, 08:30

Disagree about the footballing decision.

by Guest Tue 07 Jun 2016, 08:49

Should leave for Arsenal, makes no sense financially or for long term footballing reasons, to stay with Leicester, whereby the fairytale is going to end relatively sharpish. Vardy might not suit the system, but you have no idea how successful or unsuccessful he will be at that club. He will consistently play champions league football, not just for one year, he will challenge for titles, cups & guarantee an England slot for years, by moving to a bigger club. If he stays at Leicester, just to ridiculous stay loyal to this fairytale story, it would be foolish.

by Ent Tue 07 Jun 2016, 09:00

Think he's more likely to keep his international place at Leicester because he will be playing regularly.

I don't really care either just discussing some of the points people raised.

He's a diving chav who is also a racist, gets overlooked for the Cinderella story.

by **Crimey** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 09:30

Higuain to Liverpool rumours growing now. Klopp was seen at the Argentina game with Higuain's brother/agent. Higuain was subbed off in the 74th minute, then Klopp left the game in the 76th minute.

This is the perfect storm for Chelsea to steal him from under Liverpool's noses.

You've surely got to think if Higuain is on the market there will be more clubs interested, PSG need a new striker, he worked under Mourinho before, Chelsea are in the market for a striker and Arsenal are about to pay £20 million for Jamie Vardy.

I'd love to sign him, but just think it's likely to end in another club with Champions League football beating us to the punch.

by Guest Tue 07 Jun 2016, 10:18

Crimey wrote:Higuain to Liverpool rumours growing now. Klopp was seen at the Argentina game with Higuain's brother/agent. Higuain was subbed off in the 74th minute, then Klopp left the game in the 76th minute.

This is the perfect storm for Chelsea to steal him from under Liverpool's noses.

You've surely got to think if Higuain is on the market there will be more clubs interested, PSG need a new striker, he worked under Mourinho before, Chelsea are in the market for a striker and Arsenal are about to pay £20 million for Jamie Vardy.

I'd love to sign him, but just think it's likely to end in another club with Champions League football beating us to the punch.

Shame...cos I was already getting excited by the thought of singing "Higuain again, hallelujah!" to the tune of "It's raining men"

Still, we've got the return of Super Mario to look forward to.............. Crying or Very sad

by **Crimey** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 10:20

I would be quite happy for the club to just buy Balotelli out of his contract. I don't even want him turning up at Liverpool related buildings and disturbing the piece.

My hope is a team from China comes in and pays stupid money for him and Balotelli is happy to go.

by **Hero** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 10:22

Also a few places stating Liverpool are in for Hector Herrera snatching him from out of Napolis grasp.

by **Hero** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 10:23

Crimey wrote:I would be quite happy for the club to just buy Balotelli out of his contract. I don't even want him turning up at Liverpool related buildings and disturbing the piece.

My hope is a team from China comes in and pays stupid money for him and Balotelli is happy to go.

He'd be well happy there with all the fireworks on display.

by nathan Tue 07 Jun 2016, 12:56

Ent wrote:Think he's more likely to keep his international place at Leicester because he will be playing regularly.

I don't really care either just discussing some of the points people raised.

He's a diving chav who is also a racist, gets overlooked for the Cinderella story.

Diving: Lets be honest, he's not the worst diver in the history of the game.

Chav: I'll give you that one

Racist: Although calling someone a Jap is frowned upon, it's not exactly the worst thing i've ever heard. To label him as a racist because of that single incident is a bit harsh. Going by your terms, i would put good money that everyone in this thread is a racist.

by Ent Tue 07 Jun 2016, 13:25

He called an asian guy jap several times in an angry confrontation and had to be physically restrained by a team mate.

I doubt anyone in this thread has ever got on like that.

by **Hero** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 13:37

On the Eu referendum thread though, that's a different story!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 17:28

Yeah I've never aggressively used a racist term towards someone in my life

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 19:38

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by **Hero** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 19:45

Love him as a player but that's an odd move unless Aguero is moving on.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 19:49

Or he plays two. Which would be insane. Imagine those two.

by compelling and rich Tue 07 Jun 2016, 19:53

bailly being confirmed, cant say ive seen much of him but he looks big and quick. a good start to being a defender, but at his age im sure he's still plenty to learn. certainly a position we needed strengthening in though. good start to the summer

by **Hero** Tue 07 Jun 2016, 19:54

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Or he plays two. Which would be insane. Imagine those two.

Think it'd be a shame for Iheanacho.

by GSC Tue 07 Jun 2016, 19:55

Can't really rely on Aguero to stay fit mind. Wouldn't surprise me if Aubameyang played wider when he is fit.

by Guest Tue 07 Jun 2016, 20:06

Aubameyang, Aguero, De Bruyne, Sterling, Silva, Gundogan......

Didn't someone state it's not a great squad on here? I agree with DZ, Pep really hasn't got a difficult job

by BamBam Tue 07 Jun 2016, 20:07

Auba and Aguero is insane on paper, but I'm not sure how he fits into a Guardiola style

He'll probably tear it up though, lets be honest

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