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The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 19th July 2013

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Mouse!

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The Negredo deal is proof that the summer window isn't always cheaper to do business in than January. Sevilla had serious financial issues in the winter window, and Negredo could've potentially been had for a fee much lower than what City just paid. Of course, they sold Navas to help alleviate their stress, and were able to hold out for significantly more this window.

The problem with the Benteke deal is that there are not a lot of alternatives for us if it happens to fall through. The quality strikers who we could potentially afford (Negredo, Gomez, Villa) have already been sold, or will be sold shortly (Higuain, Damiao). The only other option would be Soldado, who is older and who I doubt Levy will want to pay an exhorbitant amount for.

That could leave us with just Adebayor and Defoe heading into the season, which wouldn't be ideal. If the Benteke deal falls through, it'd probably be worth monitoring the situations of Cisse, Ba, and to a lesser extent, Remy (dependent on his criminal case). I know many here would feel let down by them, but they'll be available for cut rate prices, and would certainly be competitive for a starting spot with Defoe and Adebayor.


Good post. I'd rather gamble on a young striker who is chomping at the bit for a chance to play in a top League than buy these second-rate options though.
 

WiganSpur

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:LOL:

Seriously though, if you offered me Remy, Defoe & Ade now i'd consider taking it.
 

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Christian Benteke agrees a contract extension to keep him at Villa until 2017. bit.ly/13GcBq4 #AVFC

FUCKING HELL

wow...someone make sure Mr. Pink is ok :unsure:

All hopes on Ade? There's almost literally no one available now, except Soldado and Leandro who are both overpriced.
 

talkshowhost86

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Thank god this has happened on a Friday night so I won't be around to see all the carnage that news brings.
 

Fordy

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I'm actually gonna cry...i'm off down the pub
 
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