Bit of a steep price but happy to get this done.
It's a bit high, but the 12m was only ever realistic before it was known that he effectively had 1,5 years left rather than 6 months.
It's £21m plus add-ons potentially rising to £27m according to a few. Sounds about right.
Yeah was hoping for closer to £20m but who gives a shit. PL proven, a good player and gives us cover across the front three.
Pepe LeFrits That is alright then, think it is fair.
JazzG I'm at a stage where I really don't care what any transfer costs anymore. What determines a player's value is the market. Are we seriously shopping or are we not? That's all that matters. If we (the owners) have the funds (and they do) then who cares how much? It's not my money. It's KSE money. It's billionaire money. It's primary purpose is for wasting.
7m is nothing.
Happy with this. Lets fucking go for the title. (still need a CM but unlikely since we put out PR that Rice will move for summer)
Nice, in before the weekend.
Got this done before Todd even got himself out of bed. Smart trategy.
we should wait till official confirmations before creating a thread here
Lol. Transfer police at your service.
We moved fast for once. Now get a CM.
The way he moves reminds me of Santi a bit. Love that goal against Chelsea. Looking forward to seeing him get involved.
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Really good player and a very smart signing from Arteta. Very happy with this tbh.
Big Willie Really good player and a very smart signing from Arteta. Very happy with this tbh.
Big Willie Also knows how to score in the big games. Think he's scored against all of the top 6.
Loved this guy from the start. One of my favourite non Arsenal PL players. He's a true baller with an efficient streak in and around the box.
flobaba Yep exactly. There's where I am at too.
Big Willie Spuds was never seriously interested tbf. Think Marseille was the serious club
we mudryked Marseilles for him. they were in talks for the last few weeks before we swooped in. we took no chances and paid the going rate to get it done asap
So... looks like we Chelsea'd Spurs here.
Didn't even realise there was Marseille interest. Was wondering what @Gazza M post was about haha.
Good player. Good fee. Can go right into the squad and give Saka and Martinelli some much needed rest here and there.
Premier League proven. Fills three positions where depth is needed. Good player, minimal fuss. Happy days.
James 4 I think. He played plenty of matches as a striker at Brighton
James Generally agree with this but has he played on the right? When I checked, it looked like he hadn't really.
