- Jun 20, 2021
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I think Biss and Cucu have both struggled to make the step up to CL clubs, although both may yet come good (Biss took his time to settle in at Brighton). I suspect it would be the same for Tross. I can't see him being a regular starter at any top 6 club at the moment, so would end up the bit part 70-80th minute substitute (almost like he is for Belgium behind Hazard). And although he is probably on his day our best player, as noted by others, he can go missing in action (often during the winter months when we have our barren spells). I hope he looks at what Mac has just done, believe we are going somewhere, and signs another 3 year contract for us. Failing that, if he wants European football, he should probably go abroard where he could get in a CL team more easily (although probably not earn more money). What I hope he doesn't do is go to Newcastle (or of course Chelsea)Given that Leo would get a percentage of any transfer , it would be in his own interest to sign a new deal with us , the more time left on his contract = the bigger his percentage and he knows we will still agree to let him go for the right money .
But i believe Leo`s biggest concern would be ( as others have said ) game time , ask Biss how happy he is with going from 1st on the sheet to maybe getting 10-15 minutes each game . Again as has already been said , if he left at nearly 29 with possibly less game time it would seriously effect his International status and opportunities to represent Belgium . He knows playing regularly for us got him his regular call ups , he loves playing for Belgium so this would be of massive concern for him .
Money and European games is what he wants , money can surely be found to keep such an important player , and he must see that with the team we have and the youngsters coming through , not to forget future signings will give us a genuine chance of that , yesterday should prove that to him .
Anyway the ramblings of a desperate supporter or real belief , one can only hope