[Albion] Further Transfer Business

[GT49er]

More similar to him than Eden Hazard, Thorgon Hazard probably the most comparable. That napoli side quality though, with Insigne as well.

The point is Trossard might be a natural finisher but playing through the centre on his own probably not ideal. Jahanbaksh or even Alexis would make more sense.

Playing a 3-4-3 with Tross, Ali J and Alexis as the front three wouldn't be the end of the world. Reasonable amount of goal threat there.

 

[Originunknown]

Izquierdo and Andone to come back in.

Don't panic.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Would anyone be surprised if no more came in?

No.

I'm 50/50 on whether we get a new 3rd pick striker or whether we'll end up sticking with Gyökeres in that role.

 

[227 BHA]

Of all the names bandied around (unless we’re going for a curve ball from abroad) Solanke does seem the obvious choice - only just turned 23, 6’2”, played at every level for England (incl 1 senior cap) and should be affordable as no one else seems to be keen on him.
Ok, he had a bad spell at Plucky but there was something wrong there - he could be the gem we’re looking for.
Looks exactly the sort of player Ashworth and Potter would go for - and a different option unlike Brewster

 

[saafend_seagull]

Izquierdo and Andone to come back in.

Don't panic.

Andone is around February..


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[saafend_seagull]

Of all the names bandied around (unless we’re going for a curve ball from abroad) Solanke does seem the obvious choice - only just turned 23, 6’2”, played at every level for England (incl 1 senior cap) and should be affordable as no one else seems to be keen on him.
Ok, he had a bad spell at Plucky but there was something wrong there - he could be the gem we’re looking for.
Looks exactly the sort of player Ashworth and Potter would go for - and a different option unlike Brewster

How much would you be happy to pay considering they paid £20m? They won’t let him leave for anything than than £30m. Big no from me.


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[maltaseagull]

I think we will see one or maybe even 2 come in . Possibly one signed and one loan.
But the club is down over £19 million compared to last year on matchday revenue, plus Sky money is reduced over the next few years so keeping spending low is essential.
I suspect the transfer budget has been reduced to cover this but considering that we have spent up to £50 million the last two seasons, we still have £20 -30 million in the budget in theory.
The club has done a great job in reducing costs by letting some high earners leave for more regular first team football and the academy has done a good job in providing replacements.

 

[227 BHA]

How much would you be happy to pay considering they paid £20m? They won’t let him leave for anything than than £30m. Big no from me.


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They paid £19m - I was assuming they won’t be expecting a profit as he hardly did anything for his CV since signing and Muff need the money ( there were rumours they still owed some £80mill+ In transfers when they went down on top of their massive wage bill)
So I would expect maybe £15-20mill - I see him as better value than say Watkins

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

TV income : £140million.
Other income : around £0.
Tony input : can he afford anything this summer if his other businesses are hit ?


Wage bill : £100 million.
Last season Covid losses : £20 million.
Academy costs, other staff costs, fixed running costs : £20 million.

‐----‐------------
£ 0
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Income from Knockaert, Montoya, Stephens, Murray, Duffy sale/loan fees - fees for Weir, Dendoncker, Van Hecke etc.

= ~£15million.


So we have around £15million left to play with - unless we boost it by selling (for example) Bernardo.

 

[Gabbiano]

TV income : £140million.
Other income : around £0.
Tony input : can he afford anything this summer if his other businesses are hit ?


Wage bill : £100 million.
Last season Covid losses : £20 million.
Academy costs, other staff costs, fixed running costs : £20 million.

‐----‐------------
£ 0
-------------------


Income from Knockaert, Montoya, Stephens, Murray, Duffy sale/loan fees - fees for Weir, Dendoncker, Van Hecke etc.

= ~£15million.


So we have around £15million left to play with - unless we boost it by selling (for example) Bernardo.

Counter argument is that we were willing to bid ~€25m for Nuñez, so clearly there is some money available for the right player. It just won’t be thrown around willy nilly.

 

[dazzer6666]

TV income : £140million.
Other income : around £0.
Tony input : can he afford anything this summer if his other businesses are hit ?


Wage bill : £100 million.
Last season Covid losses : £20 million.
Academy costs, other staff costs, fixed running costs : £20 million.

‐----‐------------
£ 0
-------------------


Income from Knockaert, Montoya, Stephens, Murray, Duffy sale/loan fees - fees for Weir, Dendoncker, Van Hecke etc.

= ~£15million.


So we have around £15million left to play with - unless we boost it by selling (for example) Bernardo.

‘We’ only have to play with what Tony is prepared to put in.........on the basis he’s not getting it back. We’ve also got a TV rebate to pay for last season (deferred) and possibly another this season. I read our TV income was c113m (pre rebate) not 140m so we’re already facing a significant loss before funding any transfers.

https://www.planetfootball.com/quic...wn-of-the-2019-20-premier-league-prize-money/

 

[bobbysmith01]

Counter argument is that we were willing to bid ~€25m for Nuñez, so clearly there is some money available for the right player. It just won’t be thrown around willy nilly.

To be fair, that was reported on the media, nothing official, so we don't really know if we did bid.


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[Uh_huh_him]

Tony won't be basing decisions on this year's books or last year's books.
If the deal is likely to make a profit in the long term, he'll do it.

The problem with the market currently is that sellers and agents are trying to pretend that Covid isn't a factor.
It is and Tony won't pay over the odds when he could be stuck with more losses than he will make back in resale/improved league position.

However if we strike on the right deal, it will happen.

 

[forumwayseagull]

Tony won't be basing decisions on this year's books or last year's books.
If the deal is likely to make a profit in the long term, he'll do it.

The problem with the market currently is that sellers and agents are trying to pretend that Covid isn't a factor.
It is and Tony won't pay over the odds when he could be stuck with more losses than he will make back in resale/improved league position.

However if we strike on the right deal, it will happen.

Can see a number of teams now having to re dress their squads...they have brought players in but not shifted others out... Next few days should see significant movement for loads of clubs as they realise time is against them. Ideal opportunity for some canny business. (much like Burnley have done with us!)

 

[Nameless]

Playing a 3-4-3 with Tross, Ali J and Alexis as the front three wouldn't be the end of the world. Reasonable amount of goal threat there.

I actually really like the look of that. Maybe move Ali J to the right and Alexis down the middle, maybe Potter will trial something similar against United in the cup..

 

[Nameless]

TV income : £140million.
Other income : around £0.
Tony input : can he afford anything this summer if his other businesses are hit ?


Wage bill : £100 million.
Last season Covid losses : £20 million.
Academy costs, other staff costs, fixed running costs : £20 million.

‐----‐------------
£ 0
-------------------


Income from Knockaert, Montoya, Stephens, Murray, Duffy sale/loan fees - fees for Weir, Dendoncker, Van Hecke etc.

= ~£15million.


So we have around £15million left to play with - unless we boost it by selling (for example) Bernardo.

Other income wouldn't be around 0 with all the sponsorship deals, merch sales various other income.. Only really miss out on gate sales and the money people would spend in the stadium. However, you're probably right in your figure though I reckon £25million-£30million is probably more like our budget but we won't spend unless it makes sense.

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Agree with most of what you say, but can't see Izzy as a wingback.
Not the most convincing in defence, if I remember correctly.

You've got a VERY long memory! And you're right.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Of all the names bandied around (unless we’re going for a curve ball from abroad) Solanke does seem the obvious choice - only just turned 23, 6’2”, played at every level for England (incl 1 senior cap) and should be affordable as no one else seems to be keen on him.
Ok, he had a bad spell at Plucky but there was something wrong there - he could be the gem we’re looking for.
Looks exactly the sort of player Ashworth and Potter would go for - and a different option unlike Brewster

I would be massively amused if we signed Solanke for a greatly reduced fee and got him actually scoring goals. But I'd rather have Josh King.

 

[Bakero]

I would be massively amused if we got Solanke for a greatly reduced fee and got him actually scoring goals.

Amused and amazed.

 

[GT49er]

TV income : £140million.
Other income : around £0.
Tony input : can he afford anything this summer if his other businesses are hit ?


Wage bill : £100 million.
Last season Covid losses : £20 million.
Academy costs, other staff costs, fixed running costs : £20 million.

‐----‐------------
£ 0
-------------------


Income from Knockaert, Montoya, Stephens, Murray, Duffy sale/loan fees - fees for Weir, Dendoncker, Van Hecke etc.

= ~£15million.


So we have around £15million left to play with - unless we boost it by selling (for example) Bernardo.

Hope that will help to keep our head above water financially in this spectator free season.