Sicario wrote:

Mark Irwin [size=large]of the sun[/size] says we are no longer interested in Upamecano. How reliable is he?

Captain wrote:

Really not on board with selling iwobi.

What price would you let him go for?

Guys, Iwobi was way ahead on our xA and xG chains. He’s the guy who’s dribbling past guys, cutting in yo set up fullbacks. He doesn’t look exciting and explosive, but he’s been incredibly useful. We don’t have an immediate replacement on the squad if we sell him.

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They seemed to have treated him disgracefully. And I think they'll regret not having him around this season. Especially if Mandzukic or Llorente are his replacement

That's great. Showcasing how much class they have yet again.

On Iwobi, forget what he brings, Everton might give top 4 a serious push, no way should we give them Iwobi unless we have a definite upgrade.

Temo wrote:

Shady wrote:

The money they'll get from staying up is worth the £20-£30mil loss on Zaha's value in the next year.

Why would it be a 20-30m loss. He has 4 more years on his contract.

Worst case scenario. He'll be 27, fast approaching 28, and wingers typically decline soon after that point due to a loss of pace or injuries, as they receive more tackles than other players.

Iwobi's ceiling depends on whether he can sort his finishing out. His "progressive play" is all well and good, but we need end product.

Shady wrote:

Iwobi's ceiling depends on whether he can sort his finishing out. His "progressive play" is all well and good, but we need end product.

If we become more fluid as a team, the end product will come. Everyone has to work hard for shots.

if all things were equal, id prefer coutinho at LW over iwobi this season, if we are really going for it.

that said, taking £35m for iwobi and paying £25m in loan fees and salary for coutinho is bad business.

mdgoonah41 wrote:

if all things were equal, id prefer coutinho at LW over iwobi this season, if we are really going for it.

that said, taking £35m for iwobi and paying £25m in loan fees and salary for coutinho is bad business.

All these fees have to be paid at some point. Coutinho, Ceballos, Pépé, etc. sounds like a recipe for financial collapse

I’ve heard the Tierney deal is unlikely and he may even sign an extension.

We have shaved around £20m net from the annual wage bill.

Is there any disadvantage to our doing that or now that the PL have scrapped the rule limiting annual wage growth to £7m?

As far as I am able to see, we could increase the wage bill £100m next summer if we wished to and provided we don't end up making a loss at the end of the 3 year FFP period, we'd be fine in doing so.

Tam wrote:

I’ve heard the Tierney deal is unlikely and he may even sign an extension.

That's a shame.

speedy wrote:

Captain wrote:

Really not on board with selling iwobi.

What price would you let him go for?

150m. 

I like Iwobi. I think he's a good player and I like the fact he has been at the club since he was a kid. Without knowing him, I'd also wager that he is mentally very strong and determined (and not that fake determination like some people).

Imagine if we don't get Tierney nor Upa.

I will be massively shocked if we don't sign Tierney.

Quincy Abeyie wrote:

Imagine if we don't get Tierney nor Upa.

Need a CB by hook or crook.

I think Celtic have already prepared for life without Tierney (didnt they get a replacement LB already?). So I think it will be completed before the end