Because to be blunt, I know things that you don't. When I say I've seen him play a few times it's not because I've paid to go to Ashton gate. In fact I can't remember the last time I paid to watch a football league side. I'm not trying to be patronising here, we've been discussing Scott behind the scenes for well over 18 months.
Very curious to see where he goes. I guess i can see the risk in going from someone like Maddison to Scott but on the other hand how many good HG midfielders are there. JWP would be a really poor signing IMO and Gibbs White (who I think we where vaguely linked with a few weeks ago) would likely cost a lot what with his contract running out in 2027. TBH I think there's probably better value in Europe in this position but if we where determined to get a HG player in midfield then if we loose out on Maddison, Scott for 25 mil doesn't actually look that bad when looking at the other available players an d their price tags.
He’s played 78 games the last 2 years in the championship, I don’t really see any reason why he couldn’t be a squad player straight away. He’s older than Dele was when he joined, and has played at a higher level. I think this is exactly the kind of signing we need to making regularly. Sure individually they are a gamble, but if you buy one a year after 4 years it’s not that optimistic to say you might have one star, one decent player and two busts and that’s good business even at the prices quoted
I'd hope so. I'm only speculating and guessing.
Him and his dad are huge huge spurs fans and his best friend plays for us.
I was hoping not to post on Scott again in this thread so will tie my reply in with Maddison.
That was a long time ago when Madison was a kid and whilst I don't think he is against joining us I also don't think he would rule out any top 8 team.
The last few seasons seems to have been a mix of us spending reasonably high money on at least 1 player to be a first team starter then a few younger players or new players to the league to develop and integrate.
We're all just speculating, we don't know shit.
The sooner this happens the better imo. With Maddison off to Newcastle and Kang-In looking like he’s off to PSG we do need to move on. I can’t help but feels like we end up with Hatate midway through the window tho.
By choosing us the player will benefit from having learnt financial prudence that'll have a lasting impact on how they manage their money after retirement. What's the use of earning more money that'll most likely be spent unwisely and dry up eventually when they can earn less and make it stretch better?
Indeed, I'm the one who posted it. Like I say I have a bit of an inside track Alex Scott.
Which is why I was surprised at you saying he'd "100% come to us."Indeed, I'm the one who posted it. Like I say I have a bit of an inside track Alex Scott.
Will be good fun in 3/4 years when we are linked with Scott for double the fee.
