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It was Chelsea that actually matched OUR price for Mudryk. The structure of the payments and addons was the major difference. Chelsea's proposals considered preferable.
We offered the player £50k nett per week which he was happy with but the Chavs offered double.
€25m donated to the Ukranian war effort being made by Shakhtar, was not part of the actual deal but why they wouldn't budge on price.
Source: The Chief Exec of Shakhtar via The Athletic. The interview is available on YouTube.
So those slating Edu and calling the club out for penny pinching take note.
It was Chelsea that actually matched OUR price for Mudryk. The structure of the payments and addons was the major difference. Chelsea's proposals considered preferable.
We offered the player £50k nett per week which he was happy with but the Chavs offered double.
€25m donated to the Ukranian war effort being made by Shakhtar, was not part of the actual deal but why they wouldn't budge on price.
Source: The Chief Exec of Shakhtar via The Athletic. The interview is available on YouTube.
So those slating Edu and calling the club out for penny pinching take note.
#FulhamFC are in talks with Cedric Soares over personal terms. #ArsenalFC gave the player permission to speak to them. More on @SkySportsNews and here: skysports.com/transfer-centre #FFC
Declan Rice is a definite yes from me. One of those players that I don't think you appreciate unless he plays for your own team.
Declan Rice? Don’t appreciate him. Oh wait, looks like I just proved your point!
I actually reckon he would be a good addition to our squad but not at the sort of price West Ham would be looking for. I wouldn’t mind tielemans as a cheapish option given his contract is up in the summer, although not sure if he could play in europa for us or not, given he’s played in Europe already this season (no idea if that’s still a rule or not?)
Declan Rice is a definite yes from me. One of those players that I don't think you appreciate unless he plays for your own team.
Declan Rice? Don’t appreciate him. Oh wait, looks like I just proved your point!
I actually reckon he would be a good addition to our squad but not at the sort of price West Ham would be looking for. I wouldn’t mind tielemans as a cheapish option given his contract is up in the summer, although not sure if he could play in europa for us or not, given he’s played in Europe already this season (no idea if that’s still a rule or not?)
I agree. I've never bought into the media's hype over Rice and I think a lot of it is because he's English. I don't think he's as good as everyone makes out, but I'd happily take him if it was Xhaka he'd be replacing. Mind you, not at the daft figure of 100 millon or the like that's being touted.
Even in these mad times of ridiculous transfer figures, I think 40-50 million is more than enough for Rice. I saw better centre mids at the World Cup that I'm sure we could pick up for less.
Also agree about Tielemans if we could get him at a reasonable price.
Not a dicky bird from Mudryk since his Chelsea transfer on Social Media. Quite weird considering how active he was prior to the move, engaging with Arsenal fans.
Part of me thinks he's been made a pawn in a big political stunt by Shakthar to provide funds for their war effort, Chelski effectively paid that premium, and that's why the fee ended up being so eye-watering.
I recogn he's gonna get a lot of shit from us in April when we play them, and quite rightly too. Would be great to condemn them to a season outside of European competition. They are proper taking the piss with Financial Fair Play at the moment.
Rather more concerning is it seems we clealry have no plan b and have 0 interest in a dm or striker...I'm staggered we are leaving ourselves short in January again especially given the unique opportunity we have this season. We didnt learn last season and I just see history repeating itself. Especially having to play the Europe too. 0 plan b for mudryk let alone a dm is crazy. Don't blame the kroenkes money is there.
I don't for one minute belive raphina was plan b, despite struggling so far he ai t gonna leave barca after half a season.
Please not trossard as he's not good enough but Zaha could fill a wide and fed role and would be cheap.
Too add. The rice in the summer stories have been conveniently timed to distract from the implementation lack of Jan signings... as much as I hop eI'm wrong I think we will regret it massively.
Rather more concerning is it seems we clealry have no plan b and have 0 interest in a dm or striker...I'm staggered we are leaving ourselves short in January again especially given the unique opportunity we have this season. We didnt learn last season and I just see history repeating itself. Especially having to play the Europe too. 0 plan b for mudryk let alone a dm is crazy. Don't blame the kroenkes money is there.
I don't for one minute belive raphina was plan b, despite struggling so far he ai t gonna leave barca after half a season.
Please not trossard as he's not good enough but Zaha could fill a wide and fed role and would be cheap.
Brighton got a couple of terrific midfield players...Caciendos and McAllister....but yes would not go for Trossard....or Vlahovic from Juventus for that matter
Edu is absolutely terrible at his job. He seems to identify one or two targets and when we don't get those players, he has no alternative lined up. Mudryk falling through should provide the opportunity to spend 95 million elsewhere but instead I'm seeing rumours of summer signings. Who gives a fuck about the summer when we are in a title race right now. When our title challenge falls apart it will be due to no squad depth but I shouldn't expect any different from the club.
Fulham FC are closing in on an agreement to sign Cédric Soares. Reports, Simon Jones of @MailSport.
